Mayor's Community Message
4 February
RESIDENT ARTIST
City of Ryde’s new Artist in Residence Tom Isaacs has started his Open Studio events at our Westward Cottage studio and interested community members are invited to pop in to see him at work.
Tom is a contemporary artist and academic and through his textile practice he explores themes of wellbeing, care, and the profound importance of human relationships and connection.
Since completing his PhD in 2022, Tom has taught at the University of Sydney and the National Art School. He draws inspiration from diverse sources, including philosophy, poetry, and art history.
The Open Studio events are being held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2.00 – 4.00pm at the 8 Turner Street, Ryde studio space, which is close to Top Ryde City shopping centre. I encourage everyone to take part in this fascinating and rewarding experience.
For details click here.
LIBRARY LOVERS
February is National Library Lovers’ Month and City of Ryde Libraries are joining the celebrations with a fantastic program of events.
You’ll be able to enjoy Lunar New Year workshops, Author Talks, Storytime and Rhymetime sessions, Knitting Groups, Book Clubs, Crafternoons and more.
You can also drop into any City of Ryde Libraries branch until Monday 16 February and tell us your favourite City of Ryde Libraries memory for a chance to win in our grand prize draw, with first prize a Kobo eReader valued at $260.
And our Blind Date with a Book promotion will help you find your perfect literary match, with a Rate the Date card available to let us know all the juicy details.
For more information click here.
MUSICAL MORNING
Ryde Library will be the venue for a wonderful morning of music on Monday 9 February when local choir SydneySiders Express Harmony Chorus bring their beautiful voices to the latest Musical Morning Tea between 10.30am and 11.30am.
The group began in 1989 and over the years they have shared the enjoyment of harmony singing and performing for many different organisations, raising over $190,000 for the Children’s Hospital, Westmead along the way.
They have been a part of the Ryde scene for over 16 years, meeting every Thursday night at St Anne’s Church Centre, singing well-known songs in acapella style.
This is a great chance to celebrate a morning of music while enjoying a cuppa and some biscuits.
For more information click here.
Sincerely,
Trenton Brown – Mayor