November last year the Uluru Statement from the Heart won the Sydney Peace Prize. After the failure of the Yes referendum campaign, the Statement and the reasons for a Voice to Parliament are still relevant and won’t be forgotten.
A long article from Professor Marcia Langton in the Saturday Paper of October 14 is wonderfully compelling and heartfelt, as well as a history lesson of injustices and broken promises.
Buy Nothing Garage Sale – Alexandria Town Hall, Saturday November 11, 12-6pm
Organised by the Alexandria Residents Action Group as part of the Garage Sale Trail, you can bring things you no longer have a use for and maybe find a treasure from someone else for free. This is a free event, but no details currently on the https://arag.com.au website.
Cana Farm Christmas cakes
This is my annual plug for a great organisation and their enterprising farm shop. The highly prized Christmas cakes weigh 1kg and sell for $35 plus delivery. Place your orders at: www.canafarm.com.au/our-shop/p/cana-christmas-cake
Martin Place Christmas Markets 2023
Opening on Friday November 24 to Saturday 26, then on each Thursday to Saturday leading up to Christmas, the Markets will feature artisan stalls, gourmet food and live music.
Summer art blockbusters at the Art Gallery of NSW
Vasily Kandinsky – November 4 until March 10, 2024. Works of this highly influential Russian-born expressionist are from the Guggenheim Museum, New York.
Louise Bourgeois – November 25 until April 28, 2024. Acclaimed French artist’s works will be in the North Wing of the Gallery. Tickets are timed and must be booked. Cost for each is $35 adult, and $32 Concession.
For your diary
Transgender Awareness Week – November 13-19
Buy Nothing Day – November 24
National Fairy Bread Day – November 24
Last Day of Spring – November 30 (Summer Solstice December 22)
Pat Clarke
volunteers@ssh.com.au
