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Masonry, Manuscripts, Music: An inspirational journey through medieval England - Mark Cottle (UK) This lecture opens a window into the architecture, manuscript illumination and music of medieval England. Born on the Isles of Scilly, Mark has lectured at Exeter College on Medieval and Tudor history, St Mark's & St John's University College, Plymouth and at Bath University on Anglo Saxon and medieval England. Doors open 5.30pm.
Streeton Trio - Women Who Dared Bold, brilliant women in chamber music. Join the Streeton Trio for a powerful and inspiring evening celebrating the brilliance and resilience of women in music. This program shines a light on four extraordinary female composers who defied convention and left a lasting mark on the classical world. The concert opens with Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor (Germany), a passionate and lyrical masterpiece that rivals the works of her famous brother, Felix. Despite […]
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]
The Art of the Japanese Garden: From tradition to modernity - Professor Marie Conte-Helm (UK) The Japanese love of nature has manifested itself in paintings and in the intimate and grand-scale gardens surrounding aristocratic palaces and Buddhist temples, as well as Zen-inspired dry landscape gardens with strikingly symbolic content. Marie is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She was Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Marie was awarded an OBE for services to UK-Japan educational and cultural […]
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS - put clocks FORWARED one hour. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 […]
Join us for a walk that changes lives: the Sixth Annual 19 for 19 Challenge! Be part of something extraordinary. Walk 19km or 7.5km across three spectacular New England private properties and help transform the future of children's cancer research. Why Join Us? Make History: In just five years, our community has raised an incredible $1,098,267 for groundbreaking osteosarcoma research at the Children's Cancer Institute. Help us reach our goal of $2,000,000 by 2027. Experience Beauty: Journey through breathtaking New […]
Lee Miller's War: The photojournalism of a combat war photographer through Lee Miller's own words - Antony Penrose (UK) The lecture presents Lee Miller's war photojournalism across Europe. The story is told through extensive use of Lee Miller's own words, et to her own photographs. Antony, who is Lee's son, is the co-director of The Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection at Farley Farm House in Sussex. The movie titled Lee starring Kate Winslet is based on his book The […]
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]
Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official event.
Armidale Choral Society with Armidale Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Graham Maddox Save the date!
On the Wild Side: Filming creatures great and small: David Attenborough and the National Geographic - Pieter de Vries (Australia) Peter will share his techniques for capturing extraordinary images for David Attenborough and the National Geographic. Peter's films have won accolades including Emmys and BAFTAs. His work spans more than 180 countries and territories, filming for organizations like NASA and collaborating with director James Cameron on the exploration of the wreck of the Titanic. Doors open 5.30pm.
Deeargee Woolshed New England Conservatorium of Music's Woolshed & Homestead concerts presents spectacular concerts in iconic locations to celebrate the New England's unique identity and rich cultural heritage, past and present. Join NECOM for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region's wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. This Concert Series has been created to raise funds to support our outreach schools program. Your generous contribution to this program will help us provide music […]
A Christmas Carol: a dramatic reading with music Featuring actors from the High Country Theatre and carols and seasonal music by the Armidale Choral Society. There will also be a full dress rehearsal on Saturday, 28 November for schools and groups with discounted tickets. These are fundraising events in support of Thread Shed Armidale, a not-for-profit group running textiles workshops, sewing lessons and social stitching groups to encourage community building and reduce our collective impact on the environment.
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]
The New England Bach Festival is a biennial festival in Armidale NSW celebrating the music and influence of J S Bach. The next festival is 30 April to 2 May 2027.
