I’m sure I’m not the only one of us saying HOORAY! It’s nearly autumn after some of the sweltering and changeable weather we’ve had lately.
Coloured Digger Event and Anzac Day March – April 25, Redfern
The Coloured Digger Anzac Day March and Event has been held at Redfern Community Centre for 18 years, to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and women who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front and other conflicts and those who served in a non-military role, often unrecognised, for more than a century. The March can be seen LIVE on Saturday April 25, at 1pm on NITV.
43rd Greek Festival of Sydney 2025
The Greek Festival continues throughout April with films, theatre productions, lectures and the Greek Australian Writers festival on Sunday April 27 from 9am-6pm at the Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Road, Little Bay (cost $15 incl. light refreshments). A fascinating lineup of tales including that of pirates from Hydra sent to Australia as convicts, stories of Delphi and the Silk Road. For a full program of the remaining sessions contact https://greekfestival.com.au
Sydney Comedy Festival – Monday April 21 to Sunday May 18
This is the 20th anniversary of the Sydney Comedy Festival, in venues including Enmore Theatre, Concourse, Chatswood, Sydney Opera House and more, and a lineup of favourites from Australia and overseas. See the full program at https://sydneycomedyfest.com.au
Record Store Day 2025 – April 12
Over 200 independent record shops from all across Australia will burst with limited- edition vinyl, special events, live in-store and special activities. We have lots of these stores in our local areas, so lots of opportunities to stock up on the music you love. For more information: https://recordstoreday.com.au
Why We Love Our Pets photographic exhibition – from March 31
At the Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre on Wed and Thu (April 2 and 3) from 10am-1pm. Photos by Krunal Padhir, Shane Brown and Rebecca Reddin.
Dates for your Diary
Passover: Saturday April 12 to Sunday April 20
Easter: Friday April 18 to Monday April 21
Orthodox Easter: Sunday April 20
Anzac Day: Friday April 25
Sydney Writers Festival: May 19-27 (contact https://swf.org.au)
Farewell to Rev. Andrew Collis
Sadly, this month’s issue of the South Sydney Herald will be Andrew’s last as managing editor, as his ministry placement comes to an end. Andrew has been a wonderful editor, friend, confidant and support to all of us, and an asset to the South Sydney community generally. We wish him every success for the future. More about our new managing editor next month!
Wishing all our volunteers, readers and supporters a Happy Easter, and blessings for the various religious festivals this month. Have a safe and happy school holiday break.
Pat Clarke
volunteers@smh.com.au
