“‘Nutcote’ is a dear little place with a long, long garden. I used to walk around the Gardens, weeding it and loving it, and with a book in my pocket and a pencil and that’s where I got my best ideas, out in the open, gardening.“ – May Gibbs in a 1968 interview for the National Library

Arrangements on the day

Members are to meet at Milsons Point Station on Wednesday 27 June BY NO LATER THAN 10:10AM.
We will then travel by bus (route 222) from Broughton Street at 10:30am.
There will then be a 5 min walk (approx. 200m) from the bus stop to Nutcote. NB: The walk includes a “moderate” hill at the start and Nutcote itself has a number of stairs.
The Tour itself will start at 11:00am and (including time for lunch), we should finish at about 2:00pm.
Members to make their own way home. Melanie will have bus, train & ferry timetables handy for reference.

Accessibility

May Gibbs’ Nutcote is an historic property, and as such can be difficult for people who experience trouble walking up and down stairs and sloping paths. It is not suitable for wheelchair users. There is a disabled toilet, but access is via a flight of stairs. Access to the House itself is via another set of stairs and a steeply sloping path. We will also be walking from the bus stop up a ‘moderate’ hill.

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Members’ Tour: Nutcote, home of May Gibbs

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Members, join us on Wed 27 June for a guided tour of Nutcote, the beautiful harbourside home of May Gibbs, Australia’s foremost children’s author and illustrator.

Details

Cost is $18 including Guided Tour & Lunch (sandwiches, tea & cake) at the Bib & Bub Tea Room.

NB: public transport costs are NOT included—these are to be paid by the member on the day.

RSVP to the Library on 02 9262 7300

About Nutcote

May Gibbs lived at Nutcote, her delightful home on the shores of Sydney Harbour for 44 years and of course the house itself was a large part of her life. It was the inspiration for the Bib and Bub comic strips and later stories such as Mr and Mrs Bear.

SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)