December in the Hawkesbury - What's on
Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney / Photographer Simone Cottrell
 The Visitors Information Centre will be closed on the following days:
* Wednesday 24th December 2008 from 3.00pm Xmas Eve
*Thursday25th December 2008 - Christmas Day
* Friday26th December 2008 - Boxing Day
18th October - 28 December 2008
Meryl Bell Botanic Art Exhibition
Inspiring Australian floral art exhibition by acclaimed Western Australian artist Meryl Bell. Her images of brilliant colour and tactile appeal are botanically accurate while demonstrating masterful artistry.
10am - 5pm
Garden entry fee applies
Visitor Centre - Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
Ph: 4567 2154
December 2008
Clydesdales Restaurant Christmas Parties
Mid week special - Parties of 8 during November & December
3 Course dinner $145pp (Wednesday - Friday) includes beer, wine & champagne.
This elegant evening commences with a pre-dinner drink at the Sebel Resort & Spa, prior to departing for an enchanting 2.5 hr journey back in time on-board your private horse drawn restaurant!
Enjoy a gourmet 3 course dinner with premium beer, wine & champagne served throughout the evening. Relax to the rhythmic sound of horses hooves as 3 majestic Clydesdales guide you through the picturesque streets of historical Windsor as you enjoy the end of the year celebrations in air conditioned comfort & style.
Gift Vouchers for Christmas - Spoil that `someone special' this Chrismas with unique dining experience on-board the World's first Horse Drawn Restaurant. Vouchers are valid for 6 months and are available for all tours.
Clydesdales Restaurant
Phone : 4577 4544
www.clydesdalesrestaurant.com.au
5th December 2008 (Friday) 4pm to 8pm
Christmas Twilight Fair - Hills Craft Market
Castle Hill Showground
Showground Road,
Castle Hill. NSW 2154 (Enter off Carrington Road)
For more information phone: (02) 9548 0709
www.hillscraftmarket.com.au
6th 13th 20th 27th December (Saturday)
'Old Time New Vogue' Dance at The Richmond Club Ltd
The Dance is free to both members and visitors of the Club and starts at 7.30pm and ends at 10.30pm
http://home.iprimus.com.au/laleham/
6 East Market Street, Richmond 2753
Phone 4578 1144
7th December 2008 (Sunday)
Macquarie Towns Proclamation Day
To commemorate the naming of the Five Macquarie Towns by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810.
Be apart of the days celebrations
Enquiries John Miller 4577 6882
Thompson Square, Windsor
12th December - 6th February 2008
The Beanie Festival
The beanie has been celebrated by the Alice Springs Beanie Festival since 1996, attracting contributors from all over the world and celebrating its tenth anniversary with a touring exhibition of fabulous beanies.
12th December - 6 February 2008
Knit one, purl one, knit one...
Is it just us or have others noticed that we appear to be in the midst of a knitting revolution? The art of knitting has certainly made a resurgence of late. There are social groups and guerilla groupls and then there is art! Knit one, purl one, knit one will explore the practice of artists who knit or are otherwise inspired and influenced by this traditional practice.
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
Gallery Hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm
(Closed Tuesdays and public holidays)
Weekends: 10am to 3pm
Phone: 4560 4441
21st Decembar 2008 (Sunday) 9am to 3pm
Hills Craft Market
Castle Hill Showground
Showground Road,
Castle Hill. NSW 2154 (Enter off Carrington Road)
* Australian Handmade Arts, Craft, Plant &
Gourmet Foods Market
This market is on rain, hail or shine!
(In wet weather the market moves to undercover pavilions within the showground)
For more information phone: (02) 9548 0709
www.hillscraftmarket.com.au
20th December 2008 (Saturday) - 27th January 2009 (Tuesday)
School Holidays
25th December 2008 - Christmas Day - Merry Christmas
Visitor Centre Closed
25th December 2008 (Thursday)
Toque Restaurant and Cafe - Christmas Day
Toque Restaurant will be open for Christmas Day this year with two sittings. The first at 11.30am - 2.30pm and the second from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.
3 Course menu : Entree - Balmain Bug salad, poached Crystal Bay prawns, smoked salmon, garlic aioli & micro herbs
Main - Eight hour roast pork belly or slow roasted turkey breast, served with roasted root vegetables, cranberry, apple green beans and cider jus
Dessert - Boiled traditional Christmas pudding with hard sauce & bandy anglaise
Tea, coffee and petit fours
Cost : Adults 3 course $150 p/h, children under 10yrs 2course $75ph
Booking are essential Ph 4573 2724
Toque restaurant and cafe
85 Old Bells Line of Road
Kurrajong Village NSW
26th December 2008 - Boxing Day
Visitor Centre Closed
Please Note:
Although we do our best to confirm all event information published, sometimes event dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check event details with the phone contact provided for individual events or the Customer Service Officer at our Visitor Information Centre. Phone: 02 4578 0233
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