Pat Clarke

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OUT & ABOUT – July 2026

NSW Winter School Holidays 6 July to 17 July Plenty of winter activities these school holidays including Skate at Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh...

Out & About – June 2026

Counterpoint Community Services National Volunteer Week Awards 2026 I was fortunate to attend the 20th Counterpoint Community Services Volunteer Week Awards at Alexandria Town Hall...

OUT & ABOUT – May 2026

Welcome to Autumn, to enjoying the sunny days (hopefully), and looking at last year’s winter wardrobe. Sydney is alight with things to entertain us...

Out & About – April 2026

Sydney Comedy Festival, until May 17 Now in its 21st year, this festival of humour and outrage will make you laugh at 13 Festival Hubs...

Out & About – March 2026

25th Biennale of Sydney, 14 March to 14 June Works on display will feature 83 artists and collections from 37 countries. The Biennale is themed ‘Rememory’....

Out & About – February 2026

Welcome to 2026, and the 25th year of the South Sydney Herald, online and in print! It is also the Chinese Year of the Fire...

Out & About – December 2025

Can you believe it’s December, and the start of the holiday season? There are plenty of activities this summer to get out and about! Alexandria...

Out & About – November 2025

University of Sydney Community Festival – Saturday November 8 Bring the family along for a free day of fun, discovery and celebration at the University of...

Out & About – October 2025

Spring always heralds a huge amount of things to do in Sydney, and this October is no different. Dangerously Modern – Australian Women Artists in...

Out & About – September 2025

Pancake Morning Tea at Cliff Noble Community Centre, Corner Renwick and Suttor Streets, Alexandria, Friday September 12, 9.30am-11.30am Student Council representatives from local high schools...

Out & About – August 2025

Welcome to our new name, and farewell to “Volunteers’ News”.

Volunteers’ News – July 2025

Now that the Winter Solstice, and the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere is behind us, let’s hope that the rest of winter isn’t too bitingly cold.

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Volunteers’ News – May 2024

As I write this column on Anzac Day 2024, I reflect on the members of my own family who served in various theatres of war, including my uncle John, killed at the Battle of the Somme in 1917, and my maternal grandfather James, the Boer War and WWI.

Volunteers’ News – April 2024

I know I always seem to start off my April column with an acknowledgement of Autumn, because I love the cooler nights (not always days!) and the lovely trees in flower in my area. There always seem to be plenty of activities at this time of year.

Volunteers’ News – March 2024

March is shaping up as a very busy month, with lots of activities and religious festivals.

Volunteers’ News – February 2024

Welcome back to another year of the South Sydney Herald, still being published in our 23rd year, thanks to your support and readership. In the...

Volunteers’ News – December 2023

Martin Place Christmas tree and fairy lights until January 1 The City of Sydney is again showcasing the lights at Martin Place, with the tallest...

Volunteers’ News – November 2023

November last year the Uluru Statement from the Heart won the Sydney Peace Prize. After the failure of the Yes referendum campaign, the Statement...

Volunteers’ News – October 2023

Firstly, on behalf of all our wonderful volunteers I’d like to acknowledge our managing editor Marjorie Lewis-Jones, who has inspired us all to deeper...

Volunteers’ News – September 2023

By the time this goes to print, spring will be upon us. My trip to Queensland last month turned into a bit of a...

Volunteers’ News – August 2023

NAIDOC Week, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, Computer classes at Redfern Community Centre ... and so much more!

Volunteers’ News – July 2023

There's plenty to enjoy throughout July – so rug up and make the most of it!

Volunteers’ News – June 2023

It’s June already ... and Sydney is jam-packed with things to be part of and plan for! The Convict Years, Hyde Park Barracks, Queens Square...

Volunteers’ News – May 2023

Welcome to autumn and it’s probably time to get out the jumpers, socks and coats, but also time to enjoy the beautiful colours of...

Volunteers’ News – March 2023

The talents of our volunteers never cease to amaze me!

Volunteers’ News – February 2023

Hello and welcome to another year of the South Sydney Herald. We are in our 22nd year of publication!

Volunteers’ News – December 2022

It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is upon us. The time seems to have passed so quickly.

Volunteers’ News – November 2022

Christmas cakes, a peace lecture, rebates for older people ... take a look!

Volunteers’ News – October 2022

This month you will note that my thoughts and writing have turned to art, and especially the heritage-listed National Art School in Darlinghurst.

Volunteers’ News – September 2022

There's a lot happening ... take a look! Especially note: We're having an SSH Volunteers and Supporters Picnic – October 15, Redfern Park, 12-2pm – all volunteers and supporters are welcome.

Volunteers’ News – August 2022

Dear readers, it is great to have a bit of sunshine to dry up the damp from the rain. Best wishes and good health...

Volunteers’ News – July 2022

Congratulations John Lanzky SSH volunteer John Lanzky has been recognised in the recent Waterloo & Redfern Volunteer Awards presented by Counterpoint Community Services and the...

Volunteers’ News – June 2022

Refugee Week, NAIDOC week, Vivid Sydney and the 69th Sydney Film Festival are just some of significant activities to get involved in and enjoy this winter ...

Volunteers’ News – May 2022

Autumn bursts upon us and as always Sydney is full of things to do in May. Events like: Neighbourhood Centre Week, Sydney Park Community Planting Day, Sydney Writers’ Festival and more ...

Volunteers’ News – April 2022

As I look out my window today, the sun is shining after lots of rain overnight. I’m hoping it will last, though the weather forecast tells me differently. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to those in northern NSW and Queensland who continue to suffer severe weather activity.

Volunteers’ News – March 2022

Sydney's events calendar is hotting up now Covid restrictions have been scaled back. There's Harmony Week, St Patrick's Day, the International Women’s Day rally and march ... and much more.

Volunteers’ News – February 2022

This is Year of the Tiger (the Water Tiger) in many Asian communities, and as always Sydney is putting on a show with style.

Volunteers’ News – December 2021

Last December, when I wrote about easing of restrictions, who would have thought we’d be expecting the same again this year. The information below...