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By Kitschenette · Posted
We're doing a house swap with friends in Sydney (Seaforth, Northern Beaches area) for 3 months, just about to book flights for the start of April. The last time we went was about 20 years ago so we would love some more recent tips on things to do /see (other than the obvious touristy stuff) The friends we're swapping with will be giving us loads of tips anyway but it's always good to get other people's suggestions. We're artists/ designers so would be interested in suggestions of any lesser known contemporary art galleries or events etc. We're planning to paint whilst there. Wondering if art supplies are likely to be more expensive here or there? What about getting a cheap phone for a local sim card - any idea if it's better to get the cheapest phone we can here or in Sydney? Also any suggestions of off the beaten track places to visit would be great. We'll have access to a car and are up for long distance travel by road too. All tips / suggestions welcome, thanks. -
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Sadly The Palmerston has (imo) gone the same way. A gradual deterioration from the quirky charm it once had to a bland sort of corporate style and (imo) a horrid font for the pub name over the door outside and terrible (imo) art inside (apologies if you are one of the artists, but I understand the art was shipped in by the pubco). Tastes differ, obviously, but it all sets my teeth on edge. In one of its incarnations, it used to have regularly changing art displays by local artists. These were much more interesting and engaging, and if one particular set were not to your personal taste, at least they weren't there permanently. I will still continue to go there, because the manager and the staff are lovely. The changes aren't their fault, and I'm sure the pub will do well, because - as with the EDT - it is presumably meeting what research has shown the present East Dulwich residents want. ETA: To be fair, some of the most recent changes have been an improvement, eg changing some of the lighting to fit in better with its surroundings. -
Re fit/sickness notes - it used to be that the patient would self certify themselves for the first week and then request a certificate from the GP. If that’s not the case, when did it change?
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