The good thing about memories is that you can keep them forever! Over the years we have held many parties, picnics and bus tours. Here is a collection of some of these events. You can download additional photographs and stories by clicking on the highlighted text.

The Southside Cabaret became the premier event on Sydney's square dance calendar and was known as the "best dance of the year".
1983 David Smythe & dancers  1997 Greg Brown & Chris 
1992 Jason Dean  1995 Brian Hotchkies in jail  1995 working bee
1996 Mike Davey 1998 Laurel Eddie-Mosely & Howard Cockburn
The Southside Cabaret Story

Fun in the sun, fresh air, good food and good company.
1980 Katie & Mum  1982 Three-legged race  1988 Bushwalkers 
1995 Dancing in the shelter  1996 Off for a walk  2000 Cooking the snags  2000 Linda & Dougal 2001 Time to eat

Knee-Deep Birthday Parties were the chance to use your imagination! Each year we picked a theme and everyone was encouraged to come dressed for the part. Have a look at some of the fun:
1982 Change of Sex  1984 Music Hall  1985 The Circus 
1986 Song Titles  1987 Halloween  1994 International theme
1995 Childhood  1997 Occupations 2000 Olympics  2001 Federation

Christmas time is always special. The highlights were always Santa and the Hamper Raffles (we did some dancing too)!
1996 Santa & kids  2000 Santa and Michael  2000 Santa & kids
Daisy & Alf's stage decorations  1996 Sylvania Hts dance floor

We had a great deal of pleasure hosting bus tours to National Conventions and other special dances. There was always lots to see and do along the way thanks to Linda's organization.
1985 Bundanoon dancing  1982 Bundanoon dining room
1986 Calling in USA  1986 wrapped in USA  1987 State Convention 1994 Armidale  1995 Newcastle Cabaret  1995 Sydney Convention
1996 Kiama Half-way dance 1997 Gympie Muster  
1997 Zorroes (Adelaide)  1997 Townsville  2000 Melbourne 
2000 Armidale Woolshed  Upside down in Newcastle