Upcoming:   $2.50 Club Eastwood Outing.       Organiser: Sarnie Hay

Wednesday 3 rd September
How to Get There:
Take the 144 bus from Mosman to Chatswood Station, the 114 bus to Crowsnest Metro and then to Chatswood Station, or alternatively, catch the Metro from North Sydney to Chatswood. We will meet at 10:00 am outside the main entrance to Chatswood Station.
On arrival at Eastwood Station, we will make our way to the CWA Tea Rooms just across the road to partake of their famous Devonshire teas—two scones with jam and cream and a tea or coffee. They also sell local honey, homemade jams, handicrafts and second-hand books. Bulk orders of scones can be made in advance. After the tea rooms, we will head up to Brush Farm House, about a 20 minute easy walk.
Brush Farm was built circa 1820 by Gregory Blaxland. It's not only one of Australia’s oldest houses but also one of the most substantial houses to survive from the Macquarie period.
Lunch:
For those who would like to lunch on Peking duck or a Korean BBQ, there are a couple of great restaurants, or if you prefer you can pick from any number of restaurants along the Rowe Street strip.

Past Outings

OUTING 2: The $2.50 Club Outing to Leura 

Date : 13 August

Coordinator: Pam McCloud

"I wouldn’t have believed that the $25 Loulou’s ‘steak frites sandwich’ with a glass of wine that we had on Graham and Trish's inaugural trip of the $2.50 Club could be matched but there we were sitting in a cafe and deli, aptly named the ‘Leura Gourmet’, with a great view to Katoomba.
Our leader, Pam McLeland, managed to get all seven of us safely boarded on the train at Central. If you want to see the Nepean River in its full glory, well check it out from the upstairs of a country train carriage.
Leaving the bustle of Sydney behind, we headed for the breathtaking World Heritage Blue Mountains, just a two hour train journey. It was a crisp, clear winter’s day, perfect for enjoying the scenery and cozying up by a fireplace.
After lunch we took a gentle stroll around the mall, stopping to shop. On the trip home we shared some old-fashioned lollies we bought from the Leura Candy shop. An unforgettable day out. Thank you Pam!!"

Outing 1: The $2.50 Club Outing to Australia Square & Opera House

• Time & Date: Tuesday, July 22, 10:30am

• Coordinator: Graham Levido

• The first $2.50 Club outing will not be too adventurous.

• Independent public transport travel to the city by members wishing to participate.
• Meet in the forecourt or lobby of Australia Square Building (corner of George St & Bond St) at 10:30am.

• “Wander around” Australia Square site while being held spellbound by Graham with tales of his (and Trish’s) personal experiences of the early history and construction of the building and its environs (much of which would not be suitable for publication).

• Stop for coffee somewhere at Australia Square.

• If there is sufficient interest, we will take the light rail to Circular Quay for a stroll around the Opera House with a few more of Graham’s personal experiences during its construction, or somewhere else by agreement.

• Also, if there is still enough interest, we will get a bite to eat somewhere.

• WEATHER: Graham, Trish or Sarnie will be there come “hell or high water,” so it doesn’t matter if 3 or 30 people turn up. • No pre-registration or expression of interest required. Just turn up.

• If in doubt, please phone Graham Levido on 0403 997 625