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Nutcote will throw open its doors this Sunday, 15 November, for the annual Gumnut Fair.
By ANNA USHER
Nutcote, May Gibbs’ historic home at Kurraba Point, throws open its doors this Sunday, 15 November, for the annual Gumnut Fair, offering a magical chance for little ones to meet some of Australia’s most beloved literary characters.
Gumnut Babies Snugglepot and Ragged Blossom will roam the grounds from 11 am to 3 pm, with storytime, face painting, scones and early Christmas shopping on offer.
Gumnut Babies Snugglepot and Ragged Blossom will roam the grounds from 11 am to 3 pm.
Entry is free, with Nutcote’s standard charges applying for anyone wishing to experience a house tour.
Storytime will take place in the beautiful harbourside garden at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm, with local author Serena Geddes also visiting with her delightful children’s books available for sale.
“Enjoy face painting with our talented artists, and don’t miss our Bush Babies Throne and May Gibbs-themed backdrops for the perfect photo opportunity,” a Nutcote spokesperson told Mosman Collective.
Kids can enjoy face painting, while the grown-ups can visit the bake sale or sample Nutcote’s famous scones with jam and cream.
Come in costume as a favourite May Gibbs character, or in your best vintage 1920s outfit, and Nutcote will hand you a special gift on arrival, the spokesperson said.
Grown-ups get to enjoy the bake sale, a sausage sizzle and Nutcote’s famous scones with jam and cream, plus a raffle, the May Gibbs prize wheel and guided tours of the house.
Historian and author Dr Fiona Starr will be signing copies of the museum’s new book, Nutcote: Home of May Gibbs, on the day.
Come in costume as a favourite May Gibbs character, or in your best vintage 1920s outfit.
Orders are now open for the famous Nutcote Gingerbread House ($49.95) designed as a perfect table centrepiece or gift this Christmas.
“The limited-edition delight is crafted from the finest ingredients to resemble a charming miniature Nutcote, complete with an adorable Scottie dog in the garden,” the spokesperson said.
Gibbs created the bush fairytales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie at Nutcote, built in 1925, and her NSW Blue Plaque now hangs on the house.
Nutcote’s special Gingerbread Houses are available to order now.
Nutcote has no parking available, so leave the car at home and catch the Neutral Bay ferry from Circular Quay to Hayes Street Wharf, then take a short uphill walk to the destination.
The 225 bus runs from the wharf and from Neutral Bay Junction to Wallaringa Avenue.
Drivers can drop passengers at the front door, entering the narrow one-way Wallaringa Avenue from Lower Wycombe Road.
The Gumnut Fair is on Sunday 15 November, 11 am to 3 pm, at May Gibbs’ Nutcote, 5 Wallaringa Avenue, Kurraba Point.
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