Kitschenette

We're doing a house swap with friends in Sydney (Seaforth, Northern Beaches area) for 3 months, just about to book flights for the start of April. The last time we went was about 20 years ago so we would love some more recent tips on things to do /see (other than the obvious touristy stuff) The friends we're swapping with will be giving us loads of tips anyway but it's always good to get other people's suggestions. We're artists/ designers so would be interested in suggestions of any lesser known contemporary art galleries or events etc. We're planning to paint whilst there. Wondering if art supplies are likely to be more expensive here or there? What about getting a cheap phone for a local sim card - any idea if it's better to get the cheapest phone we can here or in Sydney? Also any suggestions of off the beaten track places to visit would be great. We'll have access to a car and are up for long distance travel by road too. All tips / suggestions welcome, thanks.

I've just visited the Paxton centre - I loved the landscapes of the Yorkshire Moors and also the ones with Industrial buildings on the horizon, and the linocuts too.

How about OG shops on Lordship Lane like Farmers or Dulwich DIY ?

We found out about it via this leaflet handed out at the station yesterday, and will be going along to protest today. Hope you can join us!

This is the flyer for 'Turning Point UK's "rally" and 'Stand up to racism's flyer for balance. I hope plenty of other people are going out in the rain and wind and cold to protest against Turning Point UK too.

Referring to reForm Architects? design for Rotherhithe Bridge Ian R wrote; ?It didn't get any prize or mention in the main competition.? It?s a shame if someone is going to the trouble of commenting that they don?t bother to check their facts. ReForm?s design in fact won one of the Special Awards which are the most prestigious of the NLA Awards. This is recorded in the first section of the NLA book celebrating all the shortlisted and award winning entries- see attached page. All shortlisted projects in all categories were eligible, and rather than being decided by a group of professionals was decided by a vote open to anyone. Ian R got one thing right though, when he quoted the NLA who said that the design ?...celebrates the will of two communities to have a link across the river. Receiving an overwhelming number of votes from these two neighbourhoods...? I voted for it as it will benefit East Dulwich and all South East London, and needs support to get the funding it needs. Ian R... If you want to be miserable and negative about others? posts, at least get your facts right!