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Thoughts, Rorts and Farming Sorts, Robyn's second collection of poetry, will be the special feature at A Brush with Poetry at the Black Swan, Binalong on May 27. Victoria McGrath will launch the book and CD out into an unsuspecting world.

http://blackswanbinalong.com.au/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

Robyn will share some tips and tricks of performing with the students.

Robyn will join the judging panel to select students to progress to the Yass Rostrum Public Speaking.

Presented by Not Very Quiet literary journal for women. Not Very Quiet has a regular slot (third Monday of the month) as part of That Poetry Thing That Happens at Smith’s Every Monday. $5.

Featuring Lizz Murphy, Victoria McGrath, Jane Baker and Robyn Sykes.

https://www.smithsalternative.com/

Robyn presents Bushrangers, Bards and Ballads.

Characters are the heart of your story. Whether it’s prose or poetry, living, breathing characters give your writing the pulse of life.

Join prize-winning writer and poet Robyn Sykes for a workshop to help you create characters to remember. Learn how to distil the essence of your characters; how to turn characters into people who think, feel, act on emotions… people who are rational, irrational, quirky and real.

Bring pen and paper and an open mind.

When: Sunday 8^thJuly, 1.30-4.30pm

Where: The Hub

Cost: $10 per head, $15 for two if you bring a friend

Class limited to 15.

Bookings and more info: robynsykespoet@gmail.com

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

Feature poet: Dr Robyn Rowland AO

http://blackswanbinalong.com.au/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Check out Charleville Bush Caravan Park & Cottage - Lot 1 Frawley Street

http://www.charlevillecaravanpark.com.au/

Check out Bedrock Village Caravan Park, Mt Surprise

http://www.bedrockvillage.com.au/

A lovely little event to raise money for the under privileged. Contact Robyn for details.

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

With Irish and Celtic Music Festival Yass.

No Turning Wave Festival this year, but a brand new you-beaut festival. More info as it comes to hand.

Join us at Folk by the Sea. Robyn will perform Friday and Saturday

http://folkbythesea.com.au/

Cafe on Queen is a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly operated as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower's studio out the back.

If it's poetry you are after, Sunday September 30 is your lucky day!

On that auspicious day, Binalong Arts Group presents the inaugural Cafe on Queen version of A Brush with Poetry, formerly held at the Black Swan. Do yourself a favour and BE THERE! 1.30 for 2pm. Free open mike. Donations appreciated.

See more about Cafe on Queen at https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/?fb_dtsg_ag=Adz-0O6Llwmtx5I6IUUdYY6EydQ_fVDKU6OPBbjc3GPH6g%3AAdzBxD7H1VqRdhU4W6-IdRIbAWiatPjDDvkkB_OYqGT1rg

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

Celebrate John O'Brien's birthday in style at the birthplace of his nom de plume's creator, Patrick Joseph Hartigan.

Murrumburrah Writers' Group operates under the Harden-Murrumburrah Arts Council umbrella.

https://www.facebook.com/hmarts.org/

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

An hour of poetry, followed by chatting to residents and friends over a cuppa. A delightful way to bring light and life and poetry to our senior citizens.

Find out more about the fabulous Illawarra Folk Festival:

https://illawarrafolkfestival.com.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Robyn will be on the panel of judges for this competition for original poetry.

High School, Primary School and Novice Reading entrants are on in the morning, starting at 10 am and finishing at 12.30 pm. The Novice Recital, Mayoral Challenge and Open sections are in the afternoon, starting at 1.30 pm and finishing at 5 pm.

More info: https://www.visitorange.com.au/whats-on/festivals/banjo-paterson-australian-poetry-festival

More info: http://johnobrien.org.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Listen to Robyn chat with Brian Haydon about poetry. Hear her verse for the day. Fortnightly on Monday mornings. https://www.highlandfm.org.au/show/monday-magazine-brian-haydon/

Noel and Ann Stallard's efforts for Vinnies continues... I'm pleased to support them.

Listen to Robyn chat with Brian Haydon about poetry. Hear her verse for the day. Fortnightly on Monday mornings. https://www.highlandfm.org.au/show/monday-magazine-brian-haydon/

An hour of Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson and other old favourites, plus original work, with a few modern poems thrown in for good measure.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Friday night: Meet and Greet, walk-ups. Beenleigh Tavern from 6pm

Saturday: Competition Day. Three big events. Beenleigh Showground Hall, 8.30am-4.30pm

Sunday: Wind Down. Sausage Sizzle. Walk-ups. Beenleigh Historical Village, 9-11am

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Logan-Performance-Bush-Poets-799074706822343/

More info: https://irishcelticmusicfestival.weebly.com/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

For more on the fabulous Folk by the Sea visit https://www.folkbythesea.com.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance! Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome. More info on Cafe on Queen: https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

Binalong's annual welcome to new residents: music, poetry, sausage sizzle and extended hands of friendship. In Pioneer Park, or if the weather is inclement, Binalong Mechanics Institute. All welcome.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

More info: https://www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au/

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

I'm delighted to have my poem From waltz to rock'n'roll included in this wonderful journal. I'm thrilled to be invited to present my work at the launch of Issue 5.

Read From waltz to rock'n'roll at https://not-very-quiet.com/2019/09/21/from-waltz-to-rock-n-roll/

More info: https://not-very-quiet.com/

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

Due to the predicted RAIN (Yay!) the Fair has been postponed until Saturday November 9.

More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1069235556594988/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance! Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome. More info on Cafe on Queen: https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Looking forward to presenting my work alongside my poetry buddies Lizz Murphy and Victoria McGrath.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/manningclarkhouseinc/

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

More info: https://www.highlandfm.org.au/

For more info: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

I'm delighted to be performing at Illawarra Folk Festival 2020.

Check out https://illawarrafolkfestival.com.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.facebook.com/events/779677155873072/

What a great initiative! I'm thrilled to be part of the action.

I'm delighted to be part of the program along side so many talented and generous performers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/219136032426517/

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Cobargo, a little place with a big-hearted festival. More info: https://cobargofolkfestival.com/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

https://www.folkfestival.org.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Whether we write prose or poetry, nature can inspire us. In the lead-up to Earth Day, Robyn presents a topical and inspirational workshop that will help you to:

• explore landscape and its impacts on us
• the natural world and our position in it.
• play with the sense of place and space

Lots of writing exercises and discussion. Afternoon tea provided.

Details to follow. Watch this space!

Whether we write prose or poetry, nature can inspire us. To mark Earth Day, Robyn presents a topical and inspirational workshop that will help you to:

• explore landscape and its impacts on us
• the natural world and our position in it.
• play with the sense of place and space

Lots of writing exercises and discussion. Afternoon tea provided.

Details to follow. Watch this space!

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

For more information: https://clubarham.com.au/festivals/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

https://www.yassvalleyagedcare.com.au/

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Taking a trip down Memory Lane with the residents of the aged care hostel and nursing home.

https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/st-lawrence-residential-aged-care

For 31 years, the Boorowa Balladeers have entertained their loyal followers on Australia Day with poems and yarns, all with a decidedly Australian flavour.

Robyn Sykes has presented on many occasions, and is delighted to join the throng again this year.

Cafe on Queen operates in a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly functioned as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Nestled on the banks of the Balgalal Creek, part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old glassblower’s studio out the back?

A Brush with Poetry is your chance!

Free Open Mic event. All welcome. Donations welcome.

More info on Cafe on Queen:

https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event.

Be part of the fun at the Molong Poetry Brawl, judged by yours truly, who'll also perform.

Juniors and Adults. Don't miss it!

Can't make it to Binalong for A Brush with Poetry? Don't worry, Brush will tour!

For one day only, Brush with Poetry will be in Haig Park. So seize the day. Come along and take part, or just sit back and listen.

Open mic, all styles welcome. MC Robyn Sykes.

Workshop to follow.

Cryptic crosswords: juggling practice for poets

Workshop with Robyn Sykes

Saturday 3 April 2021

Haig Park, Braddon

$10/$5 - bookings essential

For more info visit CluBarham https://clubarham.com.au/

A Brush with Poetry is an eclectic mix of poetry and other arts, held in the delightful ambience of Cafe on Queen, Binalong. Due to COVID it migrated online, and is currently A Room and Zoom event. Sometimes there’s music, sometimes a guest poet or MC, always a surprise because it’s open microphone.

Enjoy lunch, coffee, cake and more on the last Sunday of every odd month except January (ie March, May, July, September and November). All welcome.

A Brush with Poetry is a Binalong Arts Group Inc event, organised by Robyn Sykes. Lizz Murphy, one of the original co-organisers, remains a vibrant presence at the event. We are grateful to Jan and Adrian at Cafe on Queen for allowing us to use the old glassblower’s studio. It’s a great venue for poetry!

Follong the phenomenal success of last year's Poetry Brawl, Molong's Poetry Brawl will be back again this year. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Join on Zoom to discover the winners of the iconic Blackened Billy, plus enjoy tributes to previous winners and more. Hear some of the best that modern bush poetry has to offer.  More details to follow.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=161983122999456&set=a.120848763779559

A Brush with Poetry is an eclectic mix of poetry and other arts, held in the delightful ambience of Cafe on Queen, Binalong. Due to COVID it migrated online, and is currently A Room and Zoom event. Sometimes there’s music, sometimes a guest poet or MC, always a surprise because it’s open microphone.

Enjoy lunch, coffee, cake and more on the last Sunday of every odd month (sometimes January), March, May, July, September and November. All welcome.

A Brush with Poetry is a Binalong Arts Group Inc event, organised by Robyn Sykes. Lizz Murphy, one of the original co-organisers, remains a vibrant presence at the event. We are grateful to Jan and Adrian at Cafe on Queen for allowing us to use the old studio. It’s a great venue for poetry!

Poets Breakfasts Saturday and Sunday, 8-10am. Robyn performing Saturday morning only.

Robyn is performing at 9am and 6.30pm: Morning Poets and After Dinner Poets.

Folk by the Sea 2022

Join in the fun and the poetry at the famous Boorowa Wool Festival.

Pop up Brush with Poetry
Tree theme. Part of Yass Valley Arts Trail 2022

Come and salute and celebrate our trees and the essential role they play in our world. Featuring Sarah St Vincent Welsh, poet and founder of Kindred Trees http://Kindred Treeshttps://kindredtrees.com.au .

Sunday 6th Nov, 2-4pm
Open mic. All ages welcome.
Studio/Garden, Cafe on Queen.
Please note Cafe on Queen will be closed. Enter via side gate.

Light refreshments provided.
Lunch available at the Binalong P&C Spring School Fair, Dickinson St Binalong, 9-1. Coffee and light snacks at Peter Minson Art Glass.
A Binalong Arts Group Inc event presented as part of Yass Arts Trail.
More info: Robyn Sykes 0401 289 178, robynsykespoet@gmail.com

More on Sarah St Vincent Welch
Sarah St Vincent Welch is a Canberra based writer and image maker who is known for chalking her poetry on footpaths at arts festivals. Her poetry can be read in ‘chalk borders’ (Flying Islands Books) and ‘Open’ (Rochford Press) and in anthologies and magazines. She has also published short stories. She is the founder of Kindred Trees, a project that asks Canberra poets to respond to a local tree, and which encourages a love of trees through poetry (kindredtrees.com.au). St Vincent Welch has worked in film preservation, (specialising in early film), and has facilitated creative writing in the community.

Always different, always exciting! An open mic event usually at Cafe on Queen, on the banks of the Balgalal Creek. All styles and genres welcome.

Cafe on Queen is a iconic building in Binalong. Over a century in age, it formerly operated as a General Store. It is also the site of the former Binalong Tea Rooms.

Part of the character of the place is the numerous nooks and crannies where people can congregate or be alone. Fancy lunch/coffee/cakes in the garden on a warm spring day? Or a toastie around the wood heater on a frosty morning? Or some great poetry in the old studio out the back.

If it’s poetry you are after, A Brush with Poetry is not to be missed! Held the last Sunday of every 2nd month, 1.30 for 2pm. Free open mike. Donations appreciated.

See more about Cafe on Queen at https://www.facebook.com/cafeonqueenbinalong/

A Binalong Arts Group Inc event, supported by Southern Tablelands Arts. Contact BAG President and A Brush with Poetry Coordinator, Robyn Sykes, for more details.

Part of the Banjo Paterson Festival.

Watch this space for more details!

Come along and meet the friends you haven't yet met!

Sausage sizzle in Pioneer Park
An opportunity for those who have recently moved to the area or have yet to meet the wonderful people in our community!
Everyone Welcome
Newcomers and Locals
Free entertainment
Sausage sandwich $3.00
Tea, Coffee and Cordial for sale or BYO
If raining event will be at the Hall.

Irish & Celtic Music Festival Yass is organising a St Paddy's Day Celebration. Watch this space for details.

Advance notice! Watch this space for further details.

Workshop, Prize-giving, Poetry Performance, Social Poetry. Promises to be a fabulous weekend.

This project is supported by the Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Southern Tablelands Arts on behalf of the NSW Government.

This project is supported by the Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Southern Tablelands Arts on behalf of the NSW Government.

This project is supported by the Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Southern Tablelands Arts on behalf of the NSW Government.

Watch this space for more details.

Join in the fun and the poetry at the famous Boorowa Wool Festival.

Tickets $15, available at https://events.humanitix.com/robyn-sykes-poetry?fbclid=IwAR0-OjAYMzbo04LWwZg5rwG6GTHZpQ8iBoR59B6PKuMfJ-TvS62TJX93B6Q

Catch Robyn onstage 10.30-11am.

Catch Robyn onstage at 7-7.10pm

Tix and more info at: https://events.humanitix.com/twilight2023?fbclid=IwAR3DVLgiTMdaPFkJldXjjyAGN4EqKQ3fUJL8ItspMEa20xG5HFG22dFRM8E

Robyn will judge, run a workshop and be part of the Poetry Showcase on Saturday night. Details to follow

So much to see and do at this year's Cherry Festival in Young. I'm looking forward to open-air performing at the Poets Breakfast, and also to judging the Junior Performance Poets.

Last year's event (pictured) was a lot of fun!

I'll also be on hand at the old railway station for the award ceremony for the Lambing Flat FAW Writing Competition at 10.30. I had the pleasure of judging the primary and junior primary sections. There were some terrific entries!

Here's a link to the festival program: https://nationalcherryfestival.com.au/online-program/

Come along to my Writing Workshop at 1pm in the Chill Out Room, Northern Illawarra Uniting Church, 191 Princes Highway, Bulli. Bring writing tools and an open mind!

Tickets on sale now.

Visit https://illawarrafolkfestival.com.au/

• Freemasons Hotel, Bank Street, Molong
• Contestants must perform a 1-minute original poem to include a secret phrase (released in January)
• Good prize money
• Judge is Robyn Sykes, award winning bush poet.
• Section 1: Under 18 / Section 2: Open (competition starts at 7pm).
• Under 18: Free; Open: entry $5.
• Guests free but booking preferred / walk-ups welcome.
• Booking contact: Jude Taylor 0405 021 265

Enjoy poetry and refreshments as well as the great collection in the museum on Sunday 18.02.24.  Walk ups welcome!  MCs Jim Lamb and Robyn Sykes

See Robyn in action on Saturday morning at the school.

Join Robyn in Binalong for an interactive poetry concert for Seniors. Expect lots of laughs, quirky poems and audience participation. Poetry to surprise and entertain, from creative interpretations of the Old Master’s to Robyn’s original work.

Come out to Binalong Hall Monday 11th March at 11am to be entertained and then followed by a light lunch.

Robbyn is delighted to share the stage in Binalong with singer/songwriterPeter Campbell, who is the Brush with POetry Feature Artist for July 2024. All welcome.

BAG Posters New Brand Peter Campbell

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Don't miss the craic in Yass.

I'm delighted to be part of the fabulous lineup for Folk by the Sea 2024. Hope to see you there!

Robyn performed at Boorowa !rish Woolfest 2023 and will take a main stage spot in 2024. Don't miss it!

I'm pleased to be supporting CanAssist again this year with poetry in the morning.

Super excited to be part of the great line-up for Bundanoon Fok Festival.

The Rhymer's Roundup is on for 10 big days in January, Friday 17th through to Sunday 26th. Robyn features for the last five days, Tuesday to Sunday. All events 10.30am to 12.30pm.

What a wonderful festival Cobargo is. Don't miss it!

A Brush with Poetry happens on the fourth Sunday of every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Cafe on Queen Binalong. Open mic. All welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.

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A Brush with Poetry happens on the fourth Sunday of every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Cafe on Queen Binalong. Open mic. All welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.

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A Brush with Poetry happens on the fourth Sunday of every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Cafe on Queen Binalong. Open mic. All welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.

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A Brush with Poetry happens on the fourth Sunday of every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Cafe on Queen Binalong. Open mic. All welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.

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A Brush with Poetry happens on the fourth Sunday of every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at Cafe on Queen Binalong. Open mic. All welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.

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