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Exploring and Sharing

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About us

Exploring and Sharing is for people of all ages and interests who enjoy learning and growing through sharing new experiences together and connecting with others.

Each month there are new opportunities to explore the arts and heritage of Newcastle, the outdoor life around the harbour or to go on nature walks. If you’re new in town, events often include a dedicated guide sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for a special cultural, historic or environmental place. Together we have time to socialise, to make new friends and share conversation with a coffee.

If you’d like to experience the power of friendly co-operative thinking teams and collaboration between creative minds there are also regular Thoughtstorm® sessions.

I am part of the Avatar®Oceania network and together we facilitate the Avatar course which is techniques for exploring consciousness and increasing self-awareness.

Thoughtstorm® and Avatar® are registered trademarks of Star's Edge Inc. All rights reserved.

Upcoming events

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Nobbys Lighthouse Arts | Heritage Walk, Meet the Artist Event & Coffee
Sat, May 9 · 10:30 AM AEST
Customs House Hotel, 1 Bond Street, Newcastle, AU
Join me for a leisurely walk together to Nobbys Lighthouse to enjoy a collective exhibition by Newcastle Printmakers, and join in their Meet the Artist event. On the way we’ll be able to explore some of the intriguing colonial heritage of Newcastle harbour and take in the stunning scenery along the breakwater to the lighthouse.

At Nobbys is an ideal opportunity for landscape photography with the pepper-pot lighthouse surrounded by magnificent views of the city, beaches and harbour. Inside the former light-keepers cottage we’ll have time to appreciate the diversity of works on exhibition and chat with the artists about the people who have inspired and influenced their practice.

On the return we’ll finish at 2300 Café to relax with new and old friends and enjoy a coffee together.

Agenda
I’ll meet you at 10.30AM next to the fountain in front of Customs House.

We’ll set off at 10.40AM across the Foreshore Park, past the historic Boat Harbour and follow the Macquarie Pier breakwater along and up the short access road to Nobbys Lighthouse.

There’ll be time to enjoy the vistas of harbour and city, explore around the heritage buildings and take photographs. Inside the main cottage we’ll be able to explore the exhibition and chat with the artists.

We’ll return through the Newcastle East heritage area to 2300 Café in Scott Street where we’ll have time to socialise and enjoy a coffee together.

Overall the walk is about 3km on easy going paved surfaces with a short 250m uphill section to the Lighthouse.

We’ll go ahead whether its sunny or raining. This is a dog friendly event.

Location
Customs House
Watt and Bond Streets
Newcastle

Parking is available on street, in the Foreshore parking areas or the Bolton Street Carpark. If travelling by light rail use the Newcastle Beach stop.

When you RSVP please click attend on the Event Page and I will be in touch via direct message. I will also be available in the Event Comments on the day.
10 attendees
Sydney Writers Festival | Live and Local Talks in Maitland with Dinner
Sat, May 23 · 2:45 PM AEST
Maitland Town Hall, 263 High Street, Maitland, AU
Join me for the excitement of a Sydney Writers’ Festival Live and Local event being held in the elegant Victorian era Maitland Town Hall. Experience the power of storytelling together as we enjoy an in-person author talk, and then settle in for the live‑streamed festival sessions with some of today’s most celebrated writers.

Over the break for dinner there will be time to socialise with new and old friends and enjoy the delicious food that’s being provided.

Agenda
You will need to purchase a ticket beforehand at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1562750
Cost is $40 for adults including dinner. Dietary choices are included in the booking.

I'll meet you in High Street out the front of the Maitland Town Hall at 2.45PM.

We'll get settled in our seats together ready for the opening talk at 3.00PM with acclaimed Australian author Emma Grey.
This will be followed by Fantastical Worlds, a live‑streamed session with the masters of myth and magic Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang and Garth Nix

During the book talk break from 5-6PM we'll have time to enjoy dinner and discussion with other book lovers .

Then we'll be able to relax with Roddy Doyle in Conversation as he reflects on his celebrated career and latest novel.

We'll finish the evening together shortly after 7PM with time to chat and enjoy dessert.

Location
Maitland Town Hall
263 High Street
Maitland

Free parking is available on-street or at the rear of the Town Hall or adjoining Maitland Administration Centre.

When you RSVP please click attend on the Event Page and I will be in touch via direct message. I will also be available in the Event Comments on the day.
1 attendee

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