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The Rocks is celebrating the start of Spring with the launch of The Rocks Picnic- a weekly picnic style market experience every Sunday. Sydneysiders will be able to fill up their baskets with snackable and fresh produce from a range of stalls- before finding the perfect spot overlooking Sydney city's iconic Harbour.There's delicious bread- bagels and pastries at Brooklyn Boy Bagels or platter up with gourmet goodies from Backa Sydney and Ritas Farm for the perfect picnic. Indulge your sweet tooth at Gelatissimo or satisfy your cravings with Bondi Oysters. Or splurge on both. We won't judge.Start your day with a morning stretch at the 10am free yoga session or sit back and enjoy some of Sydney's best up and coming musicians who will be joining in the fun from 11am - 3pm- bringing their laidback acoustic sets for you to enjoy.A range of picnic furniture and rugs will be available- all of which are appropriately socially distanced- ensuring groups of friends and families can safely enjoy the atmosphere.Wrap up your Sunday picnic and spend the remainder of the afternoon strolling through The Rocks Markets- discovering the cobblestone laneways full of local- handmade homewares- fashion and fresh treats. Or if you feel like popping indoors for a refreshing drink- check out one of the many local pubs.The Rocks Picnic is a perfect way to shake off the lockdown dust - see you there soon!

The Sydney Connection conducts weekly inner-city dining walks of Surry Hills- Darlinghurst and Potts Point.Accompanied by our Owner-Operator Maree Sheehan a well-connected local guide- our walks are aimed at visitors and Sydneysiders who want to go 'where the locals go' for inspiring food- good service and cool interiors.We offer our guests the chance to experience Sydney's fabulous small bar culture and dine at three different inner-city Sydney restaurants in one evening. If you're a local looking for a new perspective on our fine city this is the perfect experience.For visitors- it's a great opportunity if you are only spending a short time in Sydney and want to gain an understanding of our food culture and night time vibe. You can also ask your guide all your Sydney questions: our history- the demographics of the precinct- the latest real estate prices or just where to go for breakfast.Surry Hills Highlights We begin our dining walk in Surry Hills in the industrial interior of a rum distillery with its own bar. Positioned on a tree-lined street edged by cycle paths next to the latest in modern architecture juxtaposed by grand Victorian terraces dressed in filigree and greenery. With cuisines from Italy- France and the Middle East we are spoilt for choice in this part of inner-city Sydney.The main streets of this precinct are a mix of commercial and residential buildings. Elegant restored pubs stand next to on-trend cafes with street seating and restaurants with secret lush courtyards hidden out the back. Favoured by professional creatives and locals for breakfast- lunch and dinner there is always a new special or cocktail to discover. There's a relaxed vibe with fabulous fashion and interior store windows competing for our eye as we stroll down Crown Street taking in the scene.Group discounts available now - see our website for detailsCOVID Safety measuresWe are limiting our group size to 6 guestsEnjoying 3 courses instead of 4 coursesBooking separate Uber's for guests & guide for pick-upPracticing social distancing on the walk between venuesDining at restaurants that adhere to the 4 square measure rule between tablesIndulging in a sit-down dessert - with sparkling - instead of lining-up for gelato (sorry Riva Reno & Messina - we will be back!)Giving a complimentary bottle of Sydney Distillery sanistiser to each guest on arrivalPlus of course we are packing masks in case you forgot yours!

Ever wondered how you can get this season's must-have looks but also save money and the planet at the same time? This is the free masterclass for you. Hosted by a panel of Australia's biggest names in sustainable styling and fashion- you'll get practical tips to help you uncover secondhand treasure in your neighbourhood. Learn how to style secondhand pieces with help from Hannah Klose and Natalie Shehata at this online workshop.Register hereAbout Hannah KloseNever Ever Pay Retail op shop blogger- Hannah Klose- has been thrifting since birth thanks to her mum's op shop obsession! When she's not blogging about the best secondhand hot spots you can catch her styling recycled runway shows or sniffing out a bargain somewhere in Brisbane. She lives by the mantra 'buy nothing new' (except for underwear) and 99% of her wardrobe is pre-loved. About Natalie ShehateNatalie Shehata is the founder + editor of tommie magazine 'the destination for creative Womxn with a conscience'- as well as the Eco Stylist for Save the Children Australia op shops nationally. Her fashion styling career spans 11 years. She founded tommie magazine with the intention to change the way we consume and interpret fashion- by educating and bringing an awareness to how our clothes are made and what actually happens 'behind the seams' - both in the manufacturing of our clothing and the advertising of them.  About this eventThis event is being delivered as part of City of Sydney council's commitment to reducing landfill and supporting residents to reuse and reduce waste at home. It is brought to you by the City of Sydney and the team behind Garage Sale Trail- Australia's #1 community and sustainability event dedicated to helping us make or save money buying or selling pre-loved.  Join the Garage Sail Trail in person or online on 21 & 22 November and grab a bargain at one of 16-000+ garage sales being held across the country.

Saretta Fielding is an Aboriginal Artist from the Wonaruah Nation- born in Sydney- Australia. Saretta grew up the eldest of 6 siblings in a large close-knit extended family. Much of her work is influenced by family connection and reflective in style to many traditional sand engravings found throughout Wonaruah country. The highly textured pieces embody the age-old sandstone engraved artworks created by our ancestors and add a unique dimension to the works.In 2015 Saretta officially launched her art business full-time. Saretta Art and Design Pty Ltd is a multifaceted business- providing an extensive range of creative goods and services to a broad client base- including Government- Corporate- multinationals and commercially. Saretta works collaboratively- creating unique visual stories- flowing onto design application. Products include: Decor & fashion ranges. Services include fine arts- commissions- business branding & logos- interior and graphic design- event stylisation- public artwork- art consultancy and working alongside major building companies and architects for cultural artwork and community installations.In 2016 Saretta Art & Design established Malang Indigenous Corporation- a not for profit organisation- committed to seeing the Aboriginal community advance towards economic and social inclusion. Combining both Saretta's love of art and working within her community.

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