Itinerary
There are three main events planned for the weekend begining on Friday evening and ending after afternoon tea on Saturday. For those who arrive early or who are staying on for a few more days, other activites can be organised.
Join the discussion on Facebook or email Ayya Esika at farquhar1837@yahoo.com to share you ideas for additional activities.
The three main events are detailed below:
Friday Evening Dinner
For those who arrive early, there will be the opportunity to get together with your cousins on the Friday evening for dinner at the Mittagong RSL Club. Head to the Ironstone Bar & Dining area, take a seat at the MacRae table then individually choose and pay for your meals and drinks.
A copy of the menu can be found here.
Time
Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Table reservation is for 30 people.
Parking
There is ample parking within the RSL grounds with a golf cart drop off and pick up service. This service operates in the evening with security staff driving the buggy to ensure you get to your vehicle with a minimum of fuss.
Reservation
To reserve your place, use the Reservation Form. (There is no charge for reservations as guests individually choose and pay for your meals and drinks on the night.)
Visit to Farquhar MacRae's Properties
This a a fabulous opportunity to visit the two properties once owned by Farquhar MacRae. (We will stop for morning tea at one of these properties. See below.)
As well as the properties, we will also be visiting the nearby Chapel Lane Cemetery (also known as the Marist Brothers Cemetery) that is the final resting place of many of our MacRae/McRae ancestors.
Meeting point and parking
To reduced the inconvenience to the owners of these properties, we will be sharing cars and leaving some cars parked at the Welby Community Hall. There is ample parking in the streets adjacent to the hall. See the map and directions under Date and Location above.
Please indicate when booking if you would like to volunteer to be a driver and the number of additional passengers that you can take.
Morning tea
We will be having morning tea at one of the properties of Farquhar MacRae. Please bring a thermos of hot water and something to share. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk will be provided. You might also wish to bring something to sit on: fold up chair, rug etc.
Time
Please arrive at Welby Community Hall before 9.00 am Saturday 26 October 2019.
Reservation
To reserve your place, use the booking form below.
Saturday Lunch
Come and enjoy a buffet lunch with your cousins at the Welby Community Hall.
After the tour there will be time to set up displays of family heirlooms and photos, to share family stories, and to connect or reconnect with your cousins.
For some it will be an opportunity to ‘fill in the gaps’ in their research, for others it will be an opportunity to start your relationship with your Clan - the MacRaes.
Families are welcome. Attached to the hall is a children's play area.
Menu
The buffet lunch will include a selection of hot and cold food: meats, salads, desserts and cakes. There will also be a self-serve tea and coffee bar for the duration of the event. BYO (alcohol).
In addtion to lunch, afternoon tea will also be served.
Time
The doors will be opening early, at 8.00 am, so that volunteers can assist with preparing food and setting up the tables.
Everyone is welcome to come early to help.
Lunch will be served by 1 pm.
Reservation
Please finalise your booking early so that catering can be organised. To finalise your booking a payment is required.
To reserve your place and make your payment, use the booking form below.