Scout’s January Guide
Make It A Glorious First Month Of 2023!
Jibbon Beach. Image by: Fly Candy
Last Chance To Check Out This Vintage Pop-Up Store
Pop Up Paddy is only in The Shire for a few more weeks. Cruise the aisles and explore their range of quirky vintage, retro, antique and collectible items. Think movie posters, vinyl records, books, magazines, vintage fashion, glassware, furniture, art and more. Located in the old Triple Bull Building on the Kingsway in Cronulla, we promise you’ll find things you never knew existed.
Attend This Sunset Cultural Ceremony At Burnum Burnum Sanctuary
Presented by local Aboriginal elders, this sunset ceremony involves traditional dance, music, a yarning circle, workshops, art stalls and displays by local community leaders. The ceremony acknowledges that for First Nations Peoples, Australia Day carries different connotations and provides a solemn and respectful way to engage with the profound significance of this day. The ceremony will take place at Burnum Burnum Sanctuary in Woronora from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday 25th January. Find more details here.
Indulge In An Evening of Painting And Pinot
Shire institutions Highfield and Pinot & Picasso are joining forces on January 19th to deliver an evening of creative fun. Channeling summer vibes, you’ll be painting a tropical sunset setting. The ticket price includes two glasses of wine, a cheese platter and everything you need to paint your masterpiece. Pop over here to secure your spot.
Cruise The Port Hacking And Enjoy The Shire’s Best Boating Bays
It’s arguably the best month for boating of the whole year so be sure to get out there! The Sutherland Shire is home to some of the best waterways in Sydney and we’ve rounded up our favourite bays to take the boat for a spin, fish, picnic or afternoon cruise. Head here for the lowdown.
Enjoy This Arty Pop-Up
For a limited time only, Cronulla Mall is playing host to Shire Arthouse. You'll find gorgeous photographs of Cronulla and beyond available in small, ready-to-go prints through to statement pieces. All about flexibility, you can select something off the shelf or customise your favourite photograph based on size, frame colour and more. Swing by before the 9th of January.
Try Some Of The Shire’s Best Fish And Chips
The sun is setting late and the weather is warm so there’s no better time for a picnic! Blessed with an abundance of iconic fish and chip shops in The Shire, we recently put together your essential summer guide to The Shire’s Best Fish & Chips. Serving up crispy, salty and freshly cooked fish & chips, try one each week this Jan and let us know what you think!
Make It Your Mission To Try The Shire’s Most Iconic Dishes
When the foodie scene is as good as it is in The Shire, icons are bound to emerge. Here we’ve rounded up the Shire’s 12 most iconic dishes. From the reimagined classic of deep-fried ice cream to the best guac known to mankind, your tastebuds will appreciate this list.
Catch Bangarra Dance Theatre At The New Performing Arts Centre
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre in Sutherland will be opening its doors this January for its first public performance. They are kicking things off with Waru-Journey Of A Small Turtle by the Bangarra Dance Theatre. A journey of survival and discovery, the story is inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, in an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance. Great for children three and up, the performance also includes hands-on activities for kids to engage in before and after the show. Grab tickets here.
Snag A Bargain At The Prince
The Prince is ringing in the New Year with 31 days of deals and we’re about it! Ranging from 2-for-1 deals to half-price cocktails and $10 burgers, there will be a new deal every day. Click here for all the details.
Posted: 1st January 2023