Morpeth Museum

We plan to visit the Morpeth Museum this month, which is in the old historic Courthouse. It houses a variety of exhibitions and displays, which range from family history to specific industries and the modern perspective, and should be very interesting.

Meet at the church at 9.30 for anyone who wishes to carpool up to Morpeth. Meet at the museum at 10.30am and we will be met by the curator who will give us an interesting and informative talk. Then we will be free to wander the exhibits.

Lunch will be at the Servants Quarters (under new management) at 12.00 in the big room. 

Welcome to roam the many shops in Morpeth afterwards – there are some unique items for sale in these heritage buildings!

WHEN: Thursday, 5 Feb
WHERE: Morpeth Museum, 123 Swan St, Morpeth
LUNCH: Servant’s Quarters Tearooms, 175 Swan St
TIMES: 9.30 at church, 10.30 at Museum, 12.00 at Lunch

Coliseum Antiques

Meet at the church at 10.00am for a fascinating talk by Graeme Tretheway on the history of the coliseum, spiced with the interesting story of the last owner, the irascible Leo. He was a local identity, well known to the businesses around Mayfield. You will be intrigued and entertained by Graeme as he tells us of this unique character and his untimely end.

Today, Leo's old, run-down shop has been renovated to become a stunning heritage-listed building. Coliseum Antiques is the largest Antique Centre in Newcastle with 26 different shops displaying a range of ever-changing stock.

Browse through their amazing collections. Be welcomed by the friendly, knowledgeable dealers, find a treasure, go hunting for a fabulous bargain and enjoy a trip down memory lane.

We will then enjoy lunch at the adjoining Sonny & Betty Cafe before returning home.

WHEN: Thursday, 5 March
WHERE: Coliseum Antiques, 116-122 Maitland Road, Mayfield
LUNCH: Adjoining cafe
TIMES: 10.00 at church, 11.30 at Museum, 12.30 Lunch

More details to come. This may also be on a Sunday, depending on what is available.

Glass blowing at Mandalong with James Fletcher.

More details to come.

More details to come but it will be a full, delicious meal at a reasonable price! You won't want to miss it.

Numerous dolls are donated to the op shop in Morisset and Ann lovingly mends and dresses them and turns them into every little girl's dream. Ann helps to raise thousands of dollars through her ministry. 

More details to come.