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Coal Loader Hike, Wendy's Garden, Wine Festival & Best Beer Garden!!!

Coal Loader Hike, Wendy's Garden, Wine Festival & Best Beer Garden!!!

Sat, May 23, 11:30 PM
From WE HIKE. WE WALK... to the BAR. Social Sessions in Sydney
4.9

How's this for a top event!!! ***\- A delightful Sunday hike / walk that includes Wendy's Secret Garden;*** ***\- A spectacular Sydney Ferry ride with views;*** ***\- A charming Pyrmont Food & Wine Festival for a sip\, perve\, and a pat; and*** ***\- "Cheers" at one of the best \(and secretive\) wine gardens in Sydneytown\.*** Do we do some fun shit in this group or what? **THE HIKE.** We meet at **Wollstonecraft Station** on the western side (you can't miss us) and after a quick chat, off we go. You won't believe that you're in the Aussie bush hiking just 5minutes after we've departed. From there, it's a unique mix of gardens, bush, neighbourhoods, views, and Sydney history: a) **Wendy's Secret Garden** \- a paradise of greenery; b) **McMahon's Point**; c) **Berry's Bay Lookout & Balls Head Reserve**; d) **The Coal Loader (tunnel pic)**; and e) **Berry Island Reserve**. ***[(IMPORTANT: AFTER YOU HIT ATTEND COME BACK HERE AND CLICK ON THIS LINK TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP FOR THIS EVENT)](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JAYsFdxH28eEEUMybCwU4q)*** The hike is 10kms in distance that isn't technically challenging, but there are enough ups / downs to test your fitness. Be chatty, share some laughs, but please be ready to move with passion. We'll finish at **Milson's Point Ferry Stop**, and it's a quick two stops to The Pyrmont Food & Wine Festival. **THE PYRMONT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL.** This is a cracker of an event - right on the water, and it features: *"Free entry - everyone in the community is welcome, 30+ wineries, breweries and distilleries from NSW regions, and local food trucks.* I think 45minutes here is good. Please stay longer, or please leave when you fancy. Or? Please grab my arm and carry on... **THE SECRETIVE WINE GARDEN.** The wine festival will be crowded... so let's finish off properly at **Gallon Wine Bar** \- it's just up the road in Pyrmont\. If you've never been\, you'll grab your drink up front\, and when you get to the rear garden\.\.\. the eyes / mouth will open with that **"Wow. What a place"** look on your face. Transport to Town Hall or Central is easy from there. This will be a super fun Sunday session! See you there. MJ **___________________________________________** **THE DETAILS.** **WHATSAPP.** You’re not 100% confirmed until you’re in the whatsapp group. Join it 'cause we love it, and we use it! Click on the link (above) – if not, sadly you’ll be removed from the event on MeetUP. **Cancels / No shows.** Treat your RSVP like a restaurant reservation. *No show / cancel on the day?* That restaurant is my hiking group – you won’t be welcomed in the future. Respect and manners matter as I put my credit card down for your reservation. Double booked with another group? Come on… be kind. **Gratuity.** $10 PayID or Cash. **Safety.** Let’s chat, let’s have some laughs… but let’s be safe. **Fitness.** Yup. Fitness matters for all of our hikes – especially if we are going into National Park. **Guests.** Bring mates, dates, co-workers. **Good energy, smiles, and laughs…** Bring ‘em all! You’re joining the most fun hiking group in Sydney. ***In pressing the “Attend” button for this hike, you acknowledge that:*** a) You are healthy and fit to complete the hike describe; b) You have read and will follow [NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety Guidelines](https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/safety/bushwalking-safety) for this hike; c) You have no chronic / underlying health issues that deter you from completing this hike; d) You understand your host is just that – your host, not a professional hiker – and that you and you alone are responsible for your hiking health, safety, and wellness; e) You’ve been advised to download the “Emergency Plus App” and f) You’ve been advised to obtain individual [hiking insurance from 1Cover](https://www.1cover.com.au/adventure-travel-insurance/hiking-trekking/?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=gads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13564994076&utm_term=adventure%20travel%20insurance&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13564994076&gbraid=0AAAAAD_bfRAu6Io5ZkHeiIYCP_evtsQ_z&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRLm8Itjn1am8sdPMxVhBtRmsDOWkolLlVATJcXW5jW-9JgB7hb9kMhoC7M0QAvD_BwE). g) Over 60yrs old, and new to the group? Send me a note first please.

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🍄🌲 Wild Mushroom Hunting @ Penrose & Belanglo State Forests🌲🍄‍🟫🌲🍄🌲🍄

🍄🌲 Wild Mushroom Hunting @ Penrose & Belanglo State Forests🌲🍄‍🟫🌲🍄🌲🍄

Fri, May 15, 11:45 PM
From Live Big! Sydney Walking and Social Meetup
4.7

🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s go mushroom foraging at enchanting forests. 🌲🍄🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 🍄

📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 16 May 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am.
🚗 MEETING POINT: 🌲 Kingsbury VC Rest Area, Penrose State Forest NSW 2579 - at the parking area in front of the toilet block. Refer photo no. 2. 🅿️ Carpark located opposite public toilet block.
🚗 END POINT: 🌲 Daly’s Clearing Camping Area, Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7. 🚙 It’s about 15 minutes drive from Penrose State Forest.
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING: 🎒
🥾 Sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, drinking water, snacks, pocket knife, plastic container or paper bag, paper plates, warm jacket and rain jacket just in case of wet weather. 🚶‍♂️ WALKING DISTANCE: 🍄 Short distance from the carpark on a relaxing easy peasy walk in the forest hunting for mushrooms.

🌲 Penrose State Forest Info:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/penrose

🌲 Belanglo State Forest Info:































[https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo](https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo)































































🌲 Penrose and Belanglo State Forests are one of the most well-known forests in NSW, given its location on either side of the Hume Highway just over an hour from Sydney. A pine forest, Penrose and Belanglo also features a flora reserve.
🌲 Forests in this area are a mixture of pine plantations and native forests. The first radiata pines were planted in this area in Belanglo State Forest in 1919. Today, there are around 3,500 hectares of commercial pine plantations in the southern highlands with timber being processed at a local mill.

🍄‍🟫 A Guide on mushrooming in NSW State Forest:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/mushrooming

🍄 ‼️ IMPORTANT NOTES ‼️🍄
✅ Participating in this event are strictly at your own risk!
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
❗️Please be aware that some mushrooms are poisonous. The simple rule to observe when picking mushrooms is: If in doubt, throw it out!
❗️NSW Health do not recommend picking and eating any wild mushrooms as some species can cause poisoning including liver and/or kidney failure. Effects may be delayed and deaths have occurred. ☠️
📞 If you become unwell after eating wild mushrooms, call the Poisons Centre on 13 11 26.
📝 It should also be noted that there is no guarantee that there will be many wild mushrooms on the day. However, it is enchanting and breathtaking walking in the pine forest. 🌲🌲

🥪 LUNCH:
🌭 Sausage sizzles lunch (chicken, beef and vegetarian) and store bought mushrooms from Coles will be served from 12noon-12.30pm at: 🌲 Daly's Clearing Camping Area Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7.
🥘 You may also bring your own packed lunch or snacks if you prefer. 🚗 After lunch, you may visit few wineries nearby or visit few towns on the way home. 🍷 You may require to book online for wine tasting. https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/trip-ideas/wine-trail/ 💵 GRATUITY 💵
$15 per person (PRE-PAID non refundable if you cancel or no show) for research, planning and preparation for this event by cob Tuesday, 12 May for catering purposes. 🥪 Light lunch included as per above. 📝 NOTE! $10 penalty apply for late entry. Yes, we are all busy! 📲 In order to confirm your spot, you MUST send me a TEXT massage on 0405038557 for payment details. 📱Or payment via PayID to my mobile. Ref: (your Meetup name) mushroom hunting. ✅ Please TEXT me receipt of payment. Once payment received, I will TEXT you further information.

🚗 Note that there’s no public transport to/from the meeting place. If you require a lift or able to offer a lift with share petrol, please update on comments section.

ℹ️ Any questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion. 📲 Yes, TEXT only! ❗️Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers and after meeting time. 🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

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OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM
From MOTIVATECommunity Sydney Personal & Professional Development
5.0

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

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Picnic & Connect - Sydney

Picnic & Connect - Sydney

Sat, May 23, 2:30 AM
From BelongOz
4.6

Join us for a relaxing afternoon picnic and connection circle in the Botanical Gardens. This is a beautiful opportunity to connect with creatively curious and open-minded people while enjoying a shared experience together. If you’d enjoy meeting new people and having meaningful conversations, come along. We’d love to meet you and grow this community together. **Contribution:** $10 AUD (**[secure your spot here](https://events.humanitix.com/picnic-and-sharing-circle-belongoz-sydney)**) **What to bring:** Your favourite dish or snack to share (BYO) & something comfortable to sit on **Location:** The exact location in the Botanical Gardens will be shared closer to the date. ***This event is weather dependent. In case of rain, we’ll notify you in advance with an update.*** *Note:* This event is designed to foster genuine connections and friendships. We aim to create a safe, respectful environment for everyone. Inappropriate communication or behaviour will not be tolerated. *Photo & Video Disclaimer:* Please note that photos and videos will be taken throughout the event and may be used on our social media channels or other platforms. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please inform one of the hosts at the beginning of the event. **WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?** BelongOz is a friendly, supportive community for people living in Australia who want to **connect, belong, and grow**. This is a **safe, inclusive space** to make friends, share experiences, and explore personal and professional growth. BelongOz has been founded by Olga Berkovsky & Veerle Beelen Da Costa David. Olga is a certified Life Coach and NLP Practitioner, and the heart behind Samsara Life Coaching & NLP. Originally from Belarus, her journey has taken her across 50 countries before finding home in Australia. Veerle is a certified Travel Coach & Life Coach, experienced meditation teacher, author, host of Beyonder - The Podcast, and founder of Unpackbyveer. She's originally from the Netherlands, but has lived in many different places and now calls Australia home. **What we offer:** * Meaningful conversations and connection * Personal growth tips and tools * Fun social events, workshops, and meet-ups * A warm, inclusive, and supportive environment Whether you’re new to Australia or simply looking for deeper connection, **you’re welcome here**. Come as you are — **you belong!** ✨

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Public speaking and communication every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month

Public speaking and communication every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month

Wed, May 20, 9:00 PM
From Chandos Challengers Toastmasters

Are you afraid of public speaking? 🗣️ Do you want to be a better communicator? Or maybe you just want to be confident enough to deliver the toast at your friend's wedding. 🤵👰 You have been delaying this for years and it's never too late to start. We are part of a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. At each meeting, you will get the opportunity to develop your speaking, communication & leadership skills. You are welcome to attend the first few meetings as a visitor to ensure the club is a good fit for you. Meetings have an agenda that has been published on our interactive website and members are encouraged to nominate themselves for meeting roles in advance. Undertaking roles is part of developing leadership skills 🥇. You will find that our meetings are friendly and fun, welcoming and warm, nurturing and encouraging attendees to achieve their goals. Laughter is guaranteed; you will be amazed that learning can be so much fun! 😃 Join us as a guest every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of the month at 7:00 am at the new St Leonards Library in Mall 88. For more information you can send us a message, email us at vpm-5810@toastmastersclubs.org or simply visit our website https://5810.toastmastersclubs.org/ Public speaking is a skill, not a talent, you can do this 💪

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😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

😄Adrians FREE House Party-Music FireWorks and Dancing @ Kirribilli😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM
From ✨🔆Adrian's Drinks, Dining and Dancing🌟🔆✨(12,000+ members)
4.5

I'm fortunate enough to live at Kirribilli with wonderful views of the harbour, bridge and opera house. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w40X3-zTLPM I plan to begin the evening with drinks at 8.00 pm followed by Music and Dancing. Feel free to bring food and drinks along with you and music DVDs. \*\*\* Only join the activity if you are Certain That You Can Make It.\*\*\* \*\*\* Don't be upset if not selected there's always next month :) \*\*\* Adrian This is a FREE activity.

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Community garden events typically involve group planting, maintenance, exchange activities, or educational sessions about sustainable practices. Details vary by group and event type.

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