CBC NEWS May - June 2015

Explanation of Grading codes used in the CBC News Each walk is graded on expected difficulty, the distance proposed and the prevailing terrain. Walks are graded: Easy (3) to Exploratory (0). Please regard the grades and descriptions as a guide only.

Grade Type Km Details G3 Easy 2 to 5 Relatively level and well-formed track up to 5 km. G2 Medium 6 to 14 Mainly on track. Up to 14kms. Ascents up to 300m. G2+ Medium to 15 to 18 Light scrubby vegetation often off-track. Ascents up to 800m. Rock hopping Hard creek crossings. G1 Hard 18+ Substantial off- track walking. Ascents over 800m. Possible rock hopping. Possible exposure (can include spikes and chains). G1+ Difficult ? Any negotiable terrain, heavy scrub, off-track. Ascents 1200m plus. Scrambling ability required. G0 Exploratory ? Exploratory walk.

Abseil Trips are graded on a similar basis but using an A as the prefix – these walks should only be attended by walkers who have attended a club abseil practice day and who have the necessary experience and equipment. Grade 2 is recommended for prospectives and new walkers

Explanation of Meeting Arrangements Strathfield: The Everton Rd entrance of Strathfield Railway Station (the Parramatta Rd side – nearest Platform 1) is the meeting place for the walk. This allows for vehicles to be rationalised. Glenbrook: In the parking area adjacent to the rear of the Caltex Service Station, Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook. Katoomba: In the railway station car park on the Great Western Hwy side of the railway adjacent to Gearin’s Hotel. MT: Indicates Motor Transport (private vehicles) is required to and from the walk. When travelling with others, please offer to share the cost of the journey, including motorway tolls. Remember the cost of operating a motor vehicle can be up to 40¢/km. Train: Indicates train travel is used to and from the walk. Departure time usually refers to Central. Members generally travel in the second carriage. Each member must check the train times prior to the walk due to possible track work. DN: Indicates that the leader must be contacted to register for the walk. The number denotes the number of days notice prior to the walk. e.g. DN3 means that at least 3 Day’s Notice must be given to the leader. Committee Chaplain Fr Peter Blayney 0457 717 220 Membership Secretary Sue Russell 9365 5935 President Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 Walks Secretary (Actg) Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 Vice President Katherine Pawson 0420 379 991 Walks Recorder Helena Johnston 9484 5421 General Secretary Jane Millgate 9481 0821 Social Secretary Thaïs Turner 4739 9778 Assistant Secretary Linda Hager 9743 3973 Treasurer Matt Zillman 0432 981 167

Overdue Parties – Procedure All participating on a walk must leave details with family or friend. Where members are overdue first contact one of:

Angela Barton (hm) 9481 8013 Jim Cook (hm) 4784 2164 Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 Linda or Tim Hager 0405 806 752 Fr Peter Blayney 0457 717 220 Peter Marshall (hm) 9597 1216

The Catholic Bushwalking Club Inc was founded in 1943 For membership information contact the Membership Secretary. Write to PO Box 393, Pennant Hills NSW 1715, or email to [email protected] Walk suggestions to be emailed to [email protected] The Club maintains a Web Page at http://www.cbcnsw.org.au CBC News May - June 2015 Page 2

Valuable Information for Walkers Visitors are welcome at the invitation of a member – the member must ask the leader's permission and must accompany and be responsible for the visitor. Visitors may not attend walks without the inviting member being present. Prospective members may attend day walks but must consult the Membership Secretary before attending camp trips. All walkers MUST carry – a working torch, first aid kit, matches, water, emergency food & protective clothing. Leaders are the recognised authority on all walks, and act on behalf of the club. Attendance Record to be completed before start. Information for Leaders Leaders must check that the walk area is open on the day and if needs be must obtain entry permission.

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Walks Programme If you feel the walks programme lacks variety or interest then feel free to offer to lead walks on future programmes. The committee assembles the walks programme from walks submitted by members so it is up to all members to submit walks and to ensure that the club has a full and interesting walks programme.

Acknowledgement and Waiver The Catholic Bushwalking Club Inc (“Club”) advises all intending and actual participants in any of the Club’s activities that any or all of those activities may be considered “adventure sport” require appropriate physical fitness, competence and equipment and may involve an element of risk. Participants in any Club activity do so voluntarily and in the knowledge of the fitness, competence and the equipment required and fully understanding and accepting the risks involved. All participants acknowledge that they take part in such activities at their own risk and will hold none of the Club, the leader(s), others involved in organising or assisting with the activity or any of the other participants in an activity responsible for any death, injury or loss that may result to them or to others through participation in the activity whether due to negligence, misadventure, accident or otherwise. Those inviting visitors on activities or deliberately or otherwise making the CBC News or details of Club activities available to others indemnify the Club and agree that in doing so they have made the terms of this Acknowledgement and Waiver clear and that those participating in an activity as a consequence do so in full acceptance of this Acknowledgement and Waiver. The Club, its leaders, those assisting in organising and those participating in an activity may, to the fullest extent permitted by the law, rely on this Acknowledgement and Waiver as a bar or limitation to any claim for death, injury or loss that may result from participation in such activity.

Sat Manly Dam Council Map 12094 2 May King St Manly - Park Entrance - Manly Dam Wall - Park Circuit - Heath Track - Wildflower Track - Nature Track - Park Entrance. G2 Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri by 4pm) 9km, 150m Bus: 08:45 Carrington St Wynyard Stand C Bus L85. TPV

Sun Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12095 3 May Malaita Point Abseil Trip. A2+ Joy Burgess 9832 4856 or 0408 477 382 5km, 250m DN3 (Thur 30 Apr). This is an abseil trip. Wear a helmet for safety. AMV

Sun Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12096 3 May Hazelbrook R/Stn - Hall Parade - Hazelbrook Creek - Blue Mountain Trig - Frederica Falls - Empire Pass - Fairy Falls - Lawson R/Stn. G2 Maureen & Bob Anderson 4758 9829 or 0417 279 346 10km, 150m Train: 08:18 Central, 09:58 Hazelbrook (Meet leaders). A delightful stroll along Hazelbrook Creek and PTV north Lawson waterfalls.

Tue Lane Cove River Walk Sydney Street Directory 12097 5 May Hunters Hill Hotel - Boronia Park - Buffalo Crk Reserve - Magdala Park - Epping Rd - Blackman Park - Hunters Hill Hotel. G2 John Langford 9543 4331 10km, 100m Bus: 09:17 cnr Druitt & Kent Sts Sydney Bus 506, 09:36 cnr Gladesville Rd & Pitt St Hunters Hill. PT Parking available in Joubert St.

A - abseiling ability & equipment essential; B - bush bash, all off track; C – cycle trip, helmet required; D - opportunity for a dip, pack swimmers; F - flora or fauna interest; G - the pace will be gentle, but all welcome;, H - historical interest; J – Junior walk, but all welcome; L - lilo required; M – mostly on formed track; O - mostly off track; P - recommended for prospectives; R - rope to be used for scrambling; S - swimming ability essential; T – all on track; U – urban, mostly street or paved surface walking; V - good views; W - wet feet, creek walking; X - cross country skiing; ? - a sense of adventure, navigation opportunity CBC News May - June 2015 Page 3

Thu La Perouse National Park Sydney Street Directory 12098 7 May Grey Robins walk. Route may vary but the intention is to walk the perimeter of the park, visit Congwong Bay Beach and walk up to Bare Island, the museum and the port. G3 Colleen Sisson 4757 1867 or 0448 100 005 2km, 30m Meet 10:30 Circular Quay Alfred Street Stand E to catch 10:46 Bus L94 to La Perouse or meet 11:30 GHT at La Perouse Bus Terminal. Return on 1:54pm bus. See social program for further details.

Sat Lower Blue Mountains Penrith 12099 9 May Glenbrook Rangers Station - Campfire Ck - The Ironbarks - Tunnel View Lookout - Mount Portal - Euroka walking track - Glenbrook Rangers Station. G2 Peter & Martha Gould 9743 4705 8km, 150m Train: 08:18 Central, 09:24 Glenbrook (meet leaders at Glenbrook). PTV

Sun Narrabeen Lagoon Council Map 12100 10 May Boardwalk around Narrabeen Lakes with an extension to the base of Narrabeen Headland. G2 Tony & Carmel Smith 9451 7653 or 0412 532 657 12km, 50m Bus: 08:30 Carrington St Wynyard Stand C Bus L88 or L90, 09:12 Stop 210115 Pittwater Rd PTV Narrabeen. Meet leaders 09:30 at Tram Shed Narrabeen Lakes.

Fri - Sun Megalong Valley (Frassati Walk) Katoomba, Jamison, Jenolan 12101 15-17 May Carlons Farm - Tinpot Hill - Galong Creek - Carlons Farm. G1 Rodney Spaz 0425 278 907 12km, 490m DN5 (Sun 10 May). Stay in cabins in Megalong Valley. A Frassati walk ALL WELCOME (but please POV note the walking pace will be brisk, so check with the leader if you feel you may be too slow).

Fri - Sun Megalong Valley (Frassati Walk) Jenolan 12102 15-17 May Carlons Farm – Carlons Creek - Breakfast Creek to junction with Coxs River – Ironmonger Spur - Ironpot Mtn - Ironpot Ridge - Carlons Farm. G2 Katherine Pawson 0420 379 991 14km, 580m DN5 (Sun 10 May). Stay in cabins in Megalong Valley. A Frassati walk ALL WELCOME (but please MPV note the walking pace will be brisk, so check with the leader if you feel you may be too slow).

Fri - Sun Megalong Valley (Frassati Walk) Katoomba, Jamison, Jenolan 12103 15-17 May Carlons Farm - Blackhorse Ridge - Yellow Pup Track - Mt Mouin - Splendour Rock - Wild Dogs Mts - Medlow Gap – Carlons Farm. G2 Rodney Spaz 0425 278 907 24km, 300m DN5 (Sun 10 May). Stay in cabins in Megalong Valley. A Frassati walk ALL WELCOME (but please MPV note the walking pace will be brisk, so check with the leader if you feel you may be too slow).

Fri - Sun Megalong Valley (Frassati Walk) Katoomba, Jamison, Jenolan 12104 15-17 May Carlons Farm - Tinpot Mountain - Carlons Farm. G2 Paul Wilcock 9736 3686 12km, 120m DN5 (Sun 10 May). Stay in cabins in Megalong Valley. A Frassati walk ALL WELCOME (but please FMPV note the walking pace will be brisk, so check with the leader if you feel you may be too slow).

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12105 16 May Explore inside and outside the historic and recently restored Hydro Majestic Hotel followed by a short talk and then a walk in the Megalong Valley. G2 Terry Ryan 9150 5888 or 0490 177 195 8km, 150m Train: 08:18 Central, 08:31 Strathfield, 10:27 Medlow Bath. The Hydro Majestic has historical HPTV significance for the Blue Mountains - it was built as a spa and resort in the early 1900's by retailer Mark Foy.

Sat Watagans Quorrobolong 12106 16 May Watagan Forest HQ Camp 517503 - 509486 - W to 483489 - N to Georges Road 481504 - E to 505510 - HQ 517503. G2 Paul Wijngaarden 9736 3686 or 0400 564 663 11km, 350m DN4 (Tue 12 May). Car based base camp. Day walk mostly on forest roads and fire trails. 2km bush MPV bash expected. Great views from Watagan escarpment.

Sun Lower Blue Mountains Penrith 12107 17 May Glenbrook R/Stn. - Red Hands Cave - Campfire Ck - Causeway - Glenbrook R/Stn. G2 Thaïs Turner 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 10km, 200m DN2 (Fri 15 May). Contact Leader for details. HMPV

Sun Watagans Quorrobolong 12108 17 May Start from 481505 - 483489 - 435482 - 436490 - Up probable scrubby 2km ridge to Myall Range 432508 - E along Georges Road to 481505. G2+ Paul Wijngaarden 0400 564 663 17km, 400m DN4 Car based Base Camp. Day walk all on forest roads and fire trails. Excellent views from nearby MPV lookouts.

Tue Royal National Park Royal National Park 12109 19 May Waterfall R/Stn - Uloola Falls Track - Uloola Falls - Karloo Pool - Karloo Track - Heathcote R/Stn. G2 Jim Gothard 9522 9519 10km, 250m Train: 08:37 Central, 09:35 Waterfall. MPV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12110 23 May Leura R/Stn - Leura Forest - Federal Pass - Ferber Steps - Katoomba R/Stn. G2 Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri 22 by 4pm) 10km, 250m DN1 (Fri 22 May, before 4pm). Plan is to catch Train: 08:18 Central, 08:31 Strathfield, 08:42 Granville MPV (meet leader), 10:16 Leura.

Sat Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Street Directory 12111 23 May Walk the numerous tracks in the Royal Botanic Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Chair headlands. G3 Thaïs Turner 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 5km, 50m DN1 (Fri 22 May, before 4pm). Enjoy some rambles in the Botanic Gardens in the heart of the city. FGHJTUV Explore further afield after we cover the tracks in the Gardens. See Social Program for information about VIVID Sydney Festival events this weekend.

Sun Wooglemai 24 May CBC Annual Mass to Our Lady of the Way. Mass time 11:00. Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 See Social Program for details.

Tue The Rocks, Sydney Sydney Street Directory 12112 26 May Cadman's Cottage Circular Quay - Dawes Point Park - Lower Fort Street - Argyle Place - St Brigid's Church - St Patrick's Church. G3 Marion Ryan 9743 2544 6km, 50m Meet: 09:30 Cadman's Cottage Circular Quay. HPUV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12113 30 May Sublime Point - Lindeman Pass - Gordon Falls - Leura Falls - Leura Cascades - Prince Henry Cliff Top Walk - Sublime Point. G1 Jim Cook 4784 2164 or 0408 494 042 7km, 230m DN2 (Thur 28 May). Plan is to meet: 09:30 Sublime Point carpark. The track is rough in places with HORV some scrambling and exposure. Those also doing Owen's engineers track on Sunday are welcome to stay at the Cook residence Sat night (DN3 if staying).

Sat Brisbane Waters National Park Gosford, Gunderman 12114 30 May Wondabyne R/Stn - Kariong Brook Falls - Mt Wondabyne - Return. G2+ Jane Millgate 9481 0821 or 0419 617 559 16km, 600m DN2 (Thur 28 May). Plan is to meet at Hornsby R/Stn 08:00. MPV

Sun Upper Grose River Mount Wilson 12115 31 May Darling Causeway - Engineers Track - Grose River - Koombanda Brook - Grose Valley Colliery Road - Darling Causeway. G2+ Owen Holmwood 9744 7599 or 0427 419 628 8km, 250m DN3 (Wed 27 May). Plan is to meet with cars at Mt Vic R/Stn at 09:45. Explore the historic bridle track HO - overgrown in places.

Tue Parramatta River Sydney Street Directory 12116 2 Jun Cabarita Wharf - Mortlake Point - Cabarita Wharf - Cabarita Park Rotunda. G3 Lindsay Kiddell 0405 900 147 5km, 20m Ferry: 10:07 Circular Quay, 10:48 Cabarita or Bus: 10:15 Strathfield R/Stn south side Bus 466 to PTV Cabarita wharf. Morning Tea & Lunch at Rotunda.

Wed Woy Woy Sydney Street Directory 12117 3 Jun Grey Robins Walk. Walk from Woy Woy R/Stn to the fisherman's wharf and continue along the foreshore path. G3 Colleen Sisson 4757 1867 or 0448 100 005 5km Train: 10:15 Central, 10:28 Strathfield, 11:28 Woy Woy. See social program for further details. GTV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Springwood 12118 6 Jun Whitecross Rd - Shaws Ridge - Beehive - Blue Gum Swamp - Old Grotto - Whitecross Rd. G2 Madeline Leslie 9639 8998 or 0429 008 998 9km, 200m Train: 08:18 Central, 09:40 Springwood. Cars are needed for transport to Whitecross Rd. Visit the FHJMPV original site of the shrine to Our Lady of the Way.

JUNE LONG WEEKEND AT KIARAMBA Early notice, DN7 (Sat 30 May), required for catering purposes - ring Pauline 0418 479 905 Donation (per night at Kiaramba) Dinner $15.00 Drinks $2.00 each Kowmung House $4.00, Kiaramba $4.00, Camping $3.00

Sat - Mon Kanangra Boyd National Park Bimlow, Kanangra 12119 6-8 Jun Kanangra Walls - Cloudmaker - Dex Creek - High Gangerangs - Gentles Pass - East Wonga - Kowmung R - Chapel Ridge - Kiaramba. Return via Scotts Main Range - Mt Feld - Kowmung R - Roots Ridge - Gingra - Kanangra Walls. G1 Bob Chambers 9449 9112 or 0413 377 224 42km, 1812m DN5 (Mon 1 Jun). A classic walk to the Shack, descending Gentle’s Pass found in the 20's by SBW MOPV walker Max Gentle. The route stays high until a final descent from East Wonga to Chapel Ridge. Sunday night at Kiaramba.

Sat - Mon Kanangra Boyd National Park Bimlow, Kanangra 12120 6-8 Jun Kanangra Walls - Gingra - Kowmung R - Wide Opening - Scotts Main - Kiaramba. Return via Scotts Main Range - Mt Feld - Kowmung R - Roots Ridge - Gingra - Kanangra Walls. G2+ Owen Holmwood 9744 7599 or 0427 419 628 56km, 1100m DN7 (Sat 30May). Cars to Kanangra Walls. Ideal intro camp trip. Sat night camp on idyllic Kowmung MPV River. Sunday 3 hrs walking to Kiaramba, Sunday night at Kiaramba.

Sun City Beaches Sydney Street Directory 12121 7 Jun Maroubra Beach - Malabar Beach - Long Bay - Little Bay - Cape Banks - La Perouse (possible opportunity to see whales). G2 Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri by 4pm) 11km, 50m DN2 (Fri 5 Jun before 4pm). Plan is to catch 08:25 Bus 396 from Circular Quay. PTV

Sun Kanangra Boyd National Park Bimlow 12122 7 Jun Day walk from the Shack - final route to be decided on the day. G2 Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 10km, 200m 09:30 at the Shack. JPTV

Mon Lower Blue Mountains Springwood 12123 8 Jun Springwood R/Stn - Fairy Dell Walk - Magdala Creek -Magdalla Falls - Sassafras Reserve - Sassafras Gully - Springwood R/Stn. G2 Terry Ryan 9150 5888 or 0490 177 195 9km, 125m Train: 09:18 Central, 09:31 Strathfield, 10:40 Springwood. MPV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Mount Wilson 12124 13 Jun Mirrorball Abseil Trip. A1 Joy Burgess 9832 4856 or 0408 477 382 5km, 310m DN3 (Wed 10 Jun). Serious exposure on this trip. This is an abseil trip. Wear a helmet for safety. ABV

Sat Port Botany National Park Sydney Street Directory 12125 13 Jun Captain Cook's Landing Place - Yenna Track - Cape Bailey Track - Boat Harbour - Cronulla. G2 Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri by 4pm) 13km, 50m DN1 (Fri 12 Jun before 4pm). Plan is to catch Train: 07:22 Central, 08:14 Cronulla, then catch Bus MPV 987 at 08:20.

Sat Centennial Park Sydney Street Directory 12126 13 Jun Bike ride around Centennial Park. G3 Madeline Leslie 9639 8998 or 0429 008 998 30km, 20m Meet 10:30 at Centennial Parklands Dining Precinct. Helmets required. Bikes can be hired there. FHJMP Recommended for juniors.

Sun Paddy Pallin Rogaine Map provided at event 12127 14 Jun Paddy Pallin 6hr Rogaine. G2 Thaïs Turner 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 ? km, ?m DN18 (Wed 27 May). Entry fees and deadlines apply. Learn navigation skills, location revealed 1 MPV? week prior. Best event for those new to rogaines. Rogaining is a sport of long distance cross-country navigation. Website: www.nswrogaining.org

Tue Lower Blue Mountains Penrith 12128 16 Jun Glenbrook R/Stn. - Glenbrook Ck - Red Hands Cave - Campfire Ck - Causeway - Glenbrook R/Stn. G2 Brian Etherington 0418 223 002 12km, 200m Train: 08:18 Central, 9:19 Glenbrook. PTV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Wollangambe 12129 20 Jun Clarence - (461908) - point 1070m - Wollangambe R - side creek 464940 - Goochs Crater - point 477940 - Wollangambe R - point 994m - Clarence. G2 Joy Burgess 9832 4856 or 0408 477 382 11km, 200m DN3 (Wed 17 Jun). A lovely walk giving access to some wonderful pagoda country and the mysterious OPV Goochs Crater.

Sun Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12130 21 Jun Wentworth Falls R/Stn - Darwins Walk - National Pass - Valley of the Waters - Conservation Hut - Wentworth Falls R/Stn. G2 Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri by 4pm) 12km, 170m Train: 08:18 Central, 08:31 Strathfield, 08:42 Granville (meet leader), 10:10 Wentworth Falls. HPTV

Sat Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba 12131 27 Jun Blackheath R/Stn - Centennial Glen - Wall's Ledge - Collier's Causeway - Porter's Pass - Fort Rock - Blackheath R/Stn. G2 Lyn Cook 4784 2164 or 0409 341 735 8km, 250m DN2 (Thur 25 Jun). All on track, a little rough in places. FHPTV

Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 12132 27 Jun Berowra to Mt-Ku-ring-gai via Cowan Creek. G2 Helena Johnston 9484 5421 9km, 550m Train (Central Coast & Newcastle Line): 08:45 Central, 09:31 Berowra. MPV

Sun Blue Mountains National Park Jamison, Katoomba 12133 28 Jun Castle Head Abseil Trip. A2+ Jim Cook 4784 2164 or 0408 494 042 8km, 250m DN3 (Thur 25 Jun). Great views & an excellent abseil trip for those with a head for heights. This is an AMV abseil trip. Wear a helmet for safety.

Sun Blue Mountains National Park Jamison, Katoomba 12134 28 Jun Golden Stairs - Ruined Castle Track - Ruined Castle - Return. G2 Pauline Goymour 0418 479 905 8km, 200m Meet: 10:00 at Golden Stairs. Watch the abseil group descend from Castle Head and join them for PTV lunch at Ruined Castle.

Tue Royal National Park Royal National Park 12135 30 Jun Bundeena - Coast Track - Marley Beach - Little Marley Beach - Return. G2 Ian Morrison 0414 711 100 11km, 80m Train: 08:30 Central, 09:21 Cronulla R/Stn, then catch the 09:30 ferry to Bundeena. MPV

Sat Wollemi NP Mt Morgan 4 Jul Spiral Canyon. A1 Jim Cook 4784 2164 or 0408 494 042 16km, 400m DN3 (Wed 1 Jul). Re-visit the canyon where we discovered a yabbie killing a tiger snake. Long walk ABRW in and some possible rock climbing on exit. Mainly dry, but you never know! This is an abseil trip. Wear a helmet for safety.

Sat Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park 4 Jul Mt Ku-ring-gai R/Stn - Apple Tree Bay - Bobbin Head - Walleroo Track - Sphinx Track - Bobbin Head Rd - Mt Ku-ring-gai R/Stn. G2+ Hedi Hockin 0478 053 822 or work 9352 4820 (Fri by 4pm) 20km, 520m Train: 07:28 Central, 08:33 Mt Ku-ring-gai (leader will catch the 07:08 train from Lidcombe). PTV

Sat - Sun NavShield Rogaine Map provided at event 4-5 Jul NavShield Rogaine - run by BWRS. Website: www.bwrs.org.au G2+ Thaïs Turner 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 ? km, ?m DN17 (Wed 17 Jun). Entry Fees apply. Choice of 1 or 2 day event and bushwalkers or rogainer MPV? categories.

Tue Royal National Park Royal National Park 7 Jul Otford R/Stn -Palm Jungle -Burning Palms - Burgh Ridge - Garrawarra Rangers Station - Cliff Track - Otford R/Stn. G2 Wendy Yates 0402 250 030 12km, 200m Train: 08:13 Central, 09:14 Otford R/Stn (meet leader). MPV

CBC Social Program May 2015

Proposed walks and Email [email protected] for proposed walks and proposed social Email [email protected] for proposed social events activities for the Jul / Aug 2015 program - by Tue Jun 2, 2015.

Sat Bushdance - Beecroft Community Hall, corner of Beecroft Rd and Copeland Rd Beecroft. All May 2 dances are taught, walked through and called, so it’s even suitable for beginners. Cost (including light supper) $17 ea – group price. You must tell the person on the door you’re with the group or you will be charged $19. Details -Trecialee - 9639 0417.

Thur Grey Robins Outing – Although the Museum and Bare Island are closed during weekdays (unless May 7 La Perouse one books a tour) it is still worth visiting and seeing the improvements to the area and local environment. Many cafes available or bring your lunch and enjoy it in the park. If it’s raining, we’ll still meet at Circular Quay & decide. (See Walks Program). Details – Colleen Sisson.

Thur Mountain Film Festival Mountain Film Festival, from the Banff Centre – these films highlight May 7 – City incredible outdoor activities world-wide. Prepare to be amazed! Seymour Centre - Sydney Uni. 7pm. Thaïs already has her ticket. If you bought tickets for the same night, let Thaïs know on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 or email [email protected] and we can meet up before or after the show. Check the Banff Mountain Film Festival website for other venues in Sydney, Blue Mountains, & regional centres in NSW - may also be available on other dates.

Sun Sculpture exhibition - Sculpture at Scenic World - exhibition in the rainforest walkway including May 10 Katoomba works by national and international artists. Ticket prices (day pass $35 also includes all Scenic World rides + Sculpture Otherwise at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Metalheads exhibition is also on at BMCC, Scenic World & The Carrington. Exhibitions run from 15 April - 10 May. Contact Thaïs, by Sat May 9, on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 to go on 10 May - Mother’s Day.

Wed Climbing night - Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, corner of Woodville Road and River Avenue, May 13 Villawood Villawood. Cost approx $15. If coming call Thaïs on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404

Fri Meal / Stage Play – Join us for a Meal and/or Stage Play. If coming for meal, meet approx 6:30pm May 22 Genesian Theatre – at Bona Fides Café Restaurant (free drink for theatre goers) 70 Druitt Street, City close to Town Hall, on QVB side of street. Followed by ‘The Three Musketeers’ at the Genesian Theatre, 420 Kent Street, starting at 8pm. Tickets $30 adult, $25 conc. If coming for Theatre only, meet there at 7:45pm. Please ring Mary Rose 0427 447819 by Fri May 15 for further details. Synopsis: This hit adaptation is an exciting & funny adventure based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexander Dumas. A tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes and above all, honour.

Fri May 22 VIVID Festival – After Genesian Theatre show, (& maybe before), walk around to see famous Sydney Sydney icons - Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art etc., lit up with beautiful light shows during VIVID. Festival runs from 22 May Sat May 23 Easy walk in Royal – 8 Jun (includes Lights / Music / Ideas events & installations at various venues). Light shows - free, open from 6pm – midnight each night of the Botanic Gardens (see Festival. Contact Thaïs on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 for details, and Walks Program) options after Sat walk in RBG.

Fri May 22 – Working Bee - Come for the weekend or a day. Whatever time you can spare – there’s Sun May 24 Wooglemai always a happy group of workers. Bunk accommodation – contact Maureen Anderson on 4758 9829 or 0417 279 346 for details. Cannot arrive before 4pm on Friday as the venue is in use by others.

Sun May Devotions - Our Members and friends are again invited for Our Lady of the Way celebrations May 24 Lady of the Way - at Wooglemai - Sheehys Creek Road, Oakdale. A great opportunity to Wooglemai socialize in a unique beautiful bush setting with all weather facilities, close to Sydney. Mass to be celebrated at 11am, followed by lunch (BBQ and salad provided). Rosary at the Shrine & afternoon tea end the formal part of the day. Please bring own drinks & a plate to share for afternoon tea & prepare for a sociable day. Details from Pauline on 0418 479 905 or [email protected]

CBC Social Program June 2015

Proposed walks and Email [email protected] for proposed walks and proposed social Email [email protected] for proposed social events activities for the Jul / Aug 2015 program - by Tue Jun 2, 2015.

Wed Grey Robins Outing – Easy walk to the wharf and one may choose fish and chips or bring your Jun 3 Woy Woy lunch. If raining, it will still go ahead. (See Walks Program). Details – Colleen Sisson.

Wed Jun 3 Committee meeting Committee members.

Fri Jun 5 – Long Weekend at the Shack long weekend. Another chance to visit the tranquil property and Mon Jun 8 Shack - Kiaramba enjoy the camaraderie of the CBC community who gather here at every opportunity. For more information contact Pauline on 0418 479 905 or email her at [email protected]

Wed Walks and Social Come together at Pauline’s place at 6pm, to provide input into the Jul/Aug Jun 10 Program - ideas night program. We hope to have lots of great ideas around the table when we meet. Here’s your chance to be involved. Contact Pauline for the address, on 0418 479 905 or email her at [email protected]

Fri Meal / Movie night – Depending which movies are showing we will decide which cinema we will Jun 12 Glenbrook or Penrith go to, and where we will eat, nearer the day. Ring Thaïs on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 or email [email protected] for info by Wed Jun 10.

Wed Climbing night - Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym, corner of Woodville Road and River Jun 17 Villawood Avenue, Villawood. Cost approx $15. If coming ring Thaïs on 4739 9778 or 0448 828 404 or email [email protected]

Sat Winter Magic Festival - Annual celebratory festival in Katoomba. Parade (groups on foot only, no Jun 20 Katoomba vehicles involved) starts at 11:30 am. Food, music, dancing, and exhibitions around the town to enjoy. Travelling to Katoomba by train is a scenic journey. Contact Thaïs on 02 47 399 778 or 0448 828404 or email [email protected] for further details by Fri Jun 19..

Wed Waysider put-together St Joseph’s Rockdale school hall, Parker Street, Rockdale 7:30pm. We Jun 24 need many hands to make light work on this night. Bring something to share after the put-together.

Fri Meal / Movie night - Meet Ritz Hotel Hurstville (corner of Forest Road and Macmahon Street Jun 26 Hurstville Hurstville) at 5:30pm for dinner, where we will decide on which movie to see. We will then go to Hurstville Cinema in Westfield shopping centre. Parking available on same level as the cinema. Contact Robert Simms on 9771-1863 for further info.

Fri Jun 26 – Working Bee - Come for the weekend or a day. Whatever time you can spare – there’s Sun Jun 28 Wooglemai always a happy group of workers. Bunk accommodation – contact Maureen Anderson on 4758 9829 or 0417 279 346 for details. Cannot arrive before 4pm on Friday as the venue is in use by others.

Advance Notices:  No Grey Robins outing in July.  Fri Jul 10 – Fr Coughlan’s Memorial Mass – Wooglemai  Sat Jul 11(one night only) - Raglan Road 28 year Reunion Concert. At Petersham Bowling Club. Book at http://raglanroadreunion.com/reunion-concert/ (Details - Sue Russell).  Fri Aug 28 - Sun Aug 30 - CBC Marathon weekend  Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 – Weekend at Berrara - South Coast – choose your activity - cycling/canoeing/kayaking/beach/camping/bunks/walking etc. (Details – Bob and Maureen Anderson).