Friends Of The Village

Stage K - Weekly Picnic @ LLV
2023-03-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Lindfield Learning Village, 100 Eton Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Every Wednesday afternoon at pick up. Stay for a play and grab a smoothie or coffee from the cafe on school grounds.

Stage 2/3 (3-6 Hub): Weekend away @ Glenworth Valley
2023-03-10 15:00 - 2023-03-12 16:00 | Glenworth Valley, 69 Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, NSW, 2250, Australia
Book camping online at glenworth.com.au for 2 nights 10&11 March, with the LLV 3-6 Hub group in the blue Gum paddock. Cost is $30 adults + $15 kids p/night +bf.
Then ring up to book laser tag (as we’ve reserved them).
10am-1pm or 2-5pm. Cost is $75 +bf. Only space for 30-40 kids per session so they will book out.
Be sure to join your Stage’s WhatsApp Group to keep in the loop. If you need access to your Stage WhatsApp Group please contact FOTV at friends@llv.community.

Stage K - Afternoon Catch up @ West Pymble Bowlo
2023-03-11 16:00 - 19:00 | West Pymble Bowling Club, 2 Prince of Wales Drive, West Pymble, NSW, 2073, Australia
Kindy families afternoon play at West Pymble Bowlo – see you there!

Stage 4: Kids + adults catch up @ The Diddy
2023-03-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Longueville Sporting Club, 243 Longueville Rd, Longueville, NSW, 2066, Australia
Stage 4 – Kids and Adults catch up at “The Diddy” (aka Longueville Sporting Club), Saturday 18th March 2023 from 4pm – Join us for a catch up and early dinner at this bowling club, located at 243 Longueville Rd, Longueville. We have booked outdoor tables and there is plenty of space for the kids to hang out on the greens. Buy your own drinks / dinner on the day (menu available on their website here).

Sword Fighting Workshop for Dads & Kids
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Blair Wark VC Community Centre, 1 Dunstan Grove, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Ever wanted to sword fight like Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride? Or one of the Skywalkers from Star Wars? Well now is your chance. We’re putting on a Dads & Kids activity that’ll be fun, educational and a great dad/child bonding experience.

Cost is $10 pp and will help cover costs. Please email Jason to register with details of names and ages of attendees (dad’s age optional).

Stage 2 - Dinner @ The Diddy
2023-03-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Longueville Sporting Club, 243 Longueville Rd, Longueville, NSW, 2066, Australia
Join Stage 2 families for a fun catch up at The Diddy (aka Longueville Sporting Club).

Stage K - Surviving Term 1 Park Play @ Lane Cove National Park
2023-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Lane Cove National Park, 2 Max Allen Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Come and join kindy families for a park play at Lane Cove National Park to celebrate surviving the first term of Big School!

Stage 2: Coffee catch up after drop off @ Moore St Cafe
2023-04-06 08:45 - 10:00

Stage 3: Kids + Adults at the Diddy
2023-04-29 15:00 - 19:00

FOTV Trivia Night
2023-05-13 18:00 - 23:30 | Lindfield Sports Centre, 76 Highfield Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Teams of 8

Best named and dressed team wins a prize

Every winning team member receives a prize

Ticket price includes entry, trivia & games, door prizes, treats and feel-good vibes

Trivia Master Jason Montgomery returns

Featuring a special LLV round of questions

Food available to purchase from Dope Fusion Food Truck

Full bar service at the club

Doors open 6pm, Trivia starts 8pm

$45 a ticket / $360 a table – on sale from 31 March from the FOTV website

Kindy: Coffee catch up after drop off
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 | 153 Moore Ave Coffee, 22 Moore Ave, West Lindfield, 2070, Australia
Kindy parents and carers – join for coffee catch up after drop off at Moore Ave Cafe in West Lindfield.

Stage 1: Dinner at West Pymble Bowlo
2023-05-20 16:00 - 19:00

3-6 Hub: Apple Picking @ Bilpin
2023-05-21 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for a day of apple picking at Bilpin Springs Orchard, 2550 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin. We have hired an area under an oak tree, so bring a picnic! Details TBC.

Kindy: Park play
2023-05-28 10:00 - 12:00
Kindy families – join us for a play date! Park location and times tbc.

Kindy: Winter Party!
2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00
Kindy families – it may be winter, but we still need to play – so let’s have a Winter party! Time and details tbc.

Stage 1: Mr Stink at The Opera House!
2023-07-01 12:45 - 13:45 | Sydney Opera House, Bennalong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Stage 1 families are going to see Mr Stink – a play by Maryan Master, based on the book by David Walliams, on 1st of July at the Sydney Opera House

Stage 3: Ice Skating @ Macquarie Ice Rink
2023-07-30 13:00 - 16:15
Embrace the cold! Stage 3 kids & families / carers are invited to show us your moves and twirls at the Sunday Mega Skate session at Macquarie Ice Rink.Prices for the Mega Skate session are:– Kids (5-15 years old) $25 including skate hire– Adults $27 including skate hire– No entry fee for non-skatersYour ticket includes unlimited skating from 10:45am-4:15pm. LLV Stage 3 are planning to join just for the afternoon session, from 1pm – 4.15pm (but you can get there early if you want to).Adults & siblings are very welcome to skate too, or grab a coffee and have a chat to other parents & carers in the bleachers to the left hand side of the rink (opposite side to the shoe hire).

Stage 1 Coffee Catch Up
2023-09-01 09:00 - 22:00 | 153 Moore Ave Coffee, 22 Moore Ave, West Lindfield, 2070, Australia
Coffee catch up after school drop off. No RSVP needed.

2023 FOTV Family Play Day
2023-09-10 12:00 - 18:00 | Lindfield Learning Village, 100 Eton Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
We’ve dreamt up something big for the whole family to enjoy. It’s time to play, LLV!Sunday 10 September from 12 noon.Lindfield Learning Village100 Eton Rd, Lindfield

More info: https://fotv.org.au/events/family-play-day-2023/

LLV Student Silent Disco
2023-09-10 12:00 - 19:00

LLV Ski Trip 2023 (Stages 2, 3 & 4)
2023-09-24 08:00 - 2023-09-29 19:00 | Ski Rider Hotel, PMB 10, Kosciuszko Road, Wilsons Valley, NSW, 2627, Australia
Stages 2, 3 & 4 are going to the snow!!!

Book Club #2: The Dictionary of Lost Words
2023-10-15 17:00 - 19:30 | The Alcott, 1 Birdwood Ave, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066, Australia
Start reading!

Stages 2 & 3- Picnic @ Clifton Gardens
2023-11-11 15:00 - 18:30 | Clifton Gardens, Morella Road Clifton Gardens, Mosman, NSW, 2088
Stages 2 & 3 families end of year picnic at Clifton Gardens!

Stage 4 (+ Yr 6): Camping trip @ Del Rio
2023-11-17 10:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 | Del Rio Riverside Resort, Riverside Dr NSW, Webbs Creek, NSW, 2775, Australia
Stage 4 families camping trip (and, as per tradition, Year 6 families invited too to help with transition to high school).It’s November 17th & 18th (2 nights) at Del Rio, just 1.5 hours away, tucked between mountains and river!Choose a cabins, villas or a powered or unpowered campsite. Enjoy Del Rio’s bush and cycling trails, direct river access with fishing, water sports and space for football, netball and basketball. There’s also a swimming pool and a water park for the younger ones!1. Book now by calling 02 4566 4330 quoting LLV (to be near other LLV families)2. Join the camp Whatsapp (link provided in the usual whatsapp chats) for more info closer to the time

Stage 1 Camping @ Toowoon Bay Holiday Park
2023-11-17 16:00 - 2023-11-19 13:00
Most campers are already booked in, but if you want to come up on the Saturday to enjoy th day with the campers, details will be provided closer to the date

Stage 1: End of Year Celebration @ Ryde Aquatic Centre
2023-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Ryde Aquatic Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW, 2112, Australia
End of year ‘splash’ for Stage 1 kids & adults at Ryde Aquatic Centre. Exact timing tbc closer to the date.

2024 Kindy Playdate
2023-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Queen Elizabeth Reserve, Lindfield, 19-43 Bradfield Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
A chance for our soon to be newest LLV families to play & connect!

Book Club: Dictionary of Lost Words Theatre
2023-12-11 17:30 - 19:00
https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2023/the-dictionary-of-lost-words

Kindy Holiday Hang
2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Queen Elizabeth Reserve, Lindfield, 19-43 Bradfield Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
A chance for our newest LLV families to play & connect

Stage 1 Holiday Hang
2024-01-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Clifton Gardens, Morella Road Clifton Gardens, Mosman, NSW, 2088
A chance for our 2024 Stage 1 families (Years 1 & 2) to play and connect

Stages 2 & 3 Holiday Hang
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Clifton Gardens, Morella Road Clifton Gardens, Mosman, NSW, 2088
A chance for our 2024 Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) families to play and connect. This group form LLV’s ‘3-6 hub’.

Stage 4 Holiday Hang
2024-01-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Northbridge Baths, 2 Widgiewa Rd, Northbridge, NSW, 2063, Australia
A chance for our 2024 Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8) families to hang out and connect

Welcome Coffee & Chats
2024-02-05 08:30 - 09:30 | The Bitter Pea, Lindfield Learning Village
Stage 1-6 parents and carers are welcome to come along and purchase a coffee at The Bitter Pea on the first day where all students from Stages 1-6 will be at school.

Stage 1: Swim & play @ Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre
2024-02-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Ryde Aquatic Centre, 504 Victoria Rd, Ryde, NSW, 2112, Australia

Book Club: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow + Lessons in Chemistry @ The Alcott
2024-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Alcott, 1 Birdwood Ave, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066, Australia

Stages 2 & 3 Coffee Catch Up
2024-02-23 09:15 - 10:15
Catch up with friends old and new for a coffee after drop off! Location tbc.

Kindy: "How were the first few weeks of school" coffee catch up
2024-03-01 09:15 - 10:30 | The Bitter Pea, Lindfield Learning Village

Stages 2, 3 & 4 Camping Trip to Glenworth Valley
2024-03-01 17:00 - 2024-03-03 15:00 | Glenworth Valley, 69 Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, NSW, 2250, Australia

Stage 1: West Pymble Bowling Club family dinner
2024-03-23 17:00 - 20:00 | West Pymble Bowling Club, 2 Prince of Wales Drive, West Pymble, NSW, 2073, Australia
Our next Stage 1 social event is dinner catch up at West Pymble Club on 23rd March 5 pm onwards. Please let us know if you are coming by filling the Google spreadsheet we create so we can make reservations according. Thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Kindy: Easter Egg Hunt!!
2024-03-27 15:45 - 16:45 | LLV, 100 Eton Rd, Lindfield, NSW, Australia
Come join us for a kindy easter egg hunt, in the top playground of LLV! Details to come.

Stage 1: Parents & Carers dinner at The Diddy
2024-05-04 18:00 - 22:30 | Longueville Sporting Club, 243 Longueville Rd, Longueville, NSW, 2066, Australia
A chance for the grown ups to have a night out!

Book Club: Violetta by Isabel Allende
2024-06-01 14:00 - 17:00

Stage 5 Parents & Carers Dinner, Bevvies & Chats @ The Greengate
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Greengate Hotel, Cnr Pacific Hwy &, Greengate Rd, Killara, NSW, 2071, Australia

Stages 2 & 3: Coffee catch up @ The Bitter Pea
2024-06-14 09:00 - 10:30
Stages 2 & 3 coffee catchup, 14th June after drop off at the Bitter Pea

Stage 1: MOVIE day at Events Cinema
2024-06-23 15:30 - 18:30
Unfortunately due to costs and numbers we will not be able to run the Christmas in July Movie Night as planned on 23rd June, BUT we have an alternative. We are going to go to the same movie session at Events Cinema in Macquarie. This includes a play area for kids 8 and under which is an optional extra. More details to be provided closer to the date including what movie and timing.

The I am Project - PRIMARY students Holiday workshop
2024-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The I am Project Australia, 106 Pacific Highway, Roseville, Australia
Candyland Is Calling Workshop

Goats Milk Candy themed Soap & Shea Butter Lip Balm – YEARS 3-6 students only

The I am Project - HIGH SCHOOLERS workshop
2024-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The I am Project Australia, 106 Pacific Highway, Roseville, Australia
Skincare Essentials Workshop

Plant Based Gentle Moisturiser & Lip Oil – Workshop for High School Students only

2024 LLV Families Ski Trip!!
2024-07-18 14:00 - 2024-07-22 10:00 | Ski Rider Hotel, PMB 10, Kosciuszko Road, Wilsons Valley, NSW, 2627, Australia

First day of term 3 for students
2024-07-23 09:00 - 15:00

Stage 1: Ice skating at Macquarie Ice Rink
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Macquarie Ice Rink

The I am Project Carer's workshop
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The I am Project Australia, 106 Pacific Highway, Roseville, Australia
The Ultimate Detox

The Ultimate Detox workshop – make your own customised Clay Mask & Face Serum; bookings via the FOTV shop only

Stage 1: Play park date @ Wadanggari Park, St Leonards
2024-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Wadanggari Park, St Leonards, 564 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards, NSW, Australia

Stage 1: Camping at Toowoon Bay
2024-11-01 17:00 - 2024-11-03 15:00

Year 6 & High School Families Camping Trip @ Del Rio
2024-11-15 18:00 - 2024-11-17 14:00 | Del Rio Riverside Resort, Riverside Dr NSW, Webbs Creek, NSW, 2775, Australia
It’s become a bit of a tradition that we organise an end-of-year camping trip for the families of high school students, and to also invite families of Year 6 students to help them transition into high school. In 2024 we’re going back to the same place we went to last year as it was just so much fun for this age group.

Del Rio Riverside Resortwww.delrioresort.com.auAbout 1-1.5 hours drive from LLV.15 & 16 November (2 nights, departing 17 November).

Call up and book your own family in, and mention you’re with the LLV group. There’s a range of accommodation options at different price points, including camp sites, powered sites if you have a caravan (and these sites are dog friendly), cheaper cabins, gorgeous (but a bit more expensive) villas, and whole houses if you want to bunk in with a few other families.

There’s loads for the kids to do – pool & river swimming, fishing, basketball, BMX tracks, putt putt, go carts, and lots more.Join the LLV Del Rio 2024 whatsapp group for more info.

2024 FOTV SPLASH DASH
2024-11-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Lindfield Learning Village, 100 Eton Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia
Save the date – this is a family event organised by the Fundraising and Events team.

Stage 1: End of Year Picnic at Clifton Gardens
2024-12-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Clifton Gardens, Morella Road Clifton Gardens, Mosman, NSW, 2088

2025 Stage 2 Summer Picnic @ Clifton Gardens
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:30

2025 Stage 4 Families Summer Picnic @ Northbridge Baths
2025-01-18 14:00 - 17:00

2025 Stage 1 Families Picnic @ Lane Cove National Park
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:30

Stage 6 Parents and Carer Catch-up
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Greengate Hotel, Cnr Pacific Hwy &, Greengate Rd, Killara, NSW, 2071, Australia

Stage 1: Fruit Picking in Bilpin
2025-04-06 10:30 - 14:00

Stage 5 Parents and Carers Catch up
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Greengate Hotel, Cnr Pacific Hwy &, Greengate Rd, Killara, NSW, 2071, Australia
Come & join us for dinner and/or drinks, meet other parents

Stage 2/3 Coffee catch up
2025-05-02 09:15 - 10:30, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-24 09:00 - 10:00 | The Bitter Pea, Lindfield Learning Village

Stage 2/3 Family Dinner
2025-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | West Lindfield Sports Club, 76 Highfield Rd, Lindfield, NSW, 2070, Australia

CANCELLED Stage 1: Middle Head Exploration
2025-06-15 10:00 - 14:00

2025 FOTV Trivia Night
2025-06-21 19:00 - 23:00
Put on your thinking caps, dust off those random facts, and join us for the most electrifying event of the year: the FOTV Trivia Night!

Mark your calendars for June 21st at the Lindfield Sports Centre – a night to meet new and old friends, where laughter echoes, and the trivia questions will keep you on your toes! Doors open 5.30pm – Trivia starts at 7pm.

Ticket are on sale now for just $50 per person – but hurry, they’ll disappear faster than a magician’s rabbit! You can book as a team of 8 or book solo (we are here to help put together stage tables – just email us at friends@llv.community).

Oh, and did we mention? There are fabulous prizes for the Best Dressed Team, so think of a creative team name and design your costumes accordingly. Dust off those feather boas, crazy hats, or superhero capes and come ready to dazzle!

It’s time to gather your wittiest mates and unleash your inner quiz master! See you there!

Stage 1: Family Dinner
2025-08-10 17:00 - 19:30 | The Diddy, 243 Longueville Road, Londgueville, NSW, Australia

Stage 2/3 Family Picnic and Bike Ride
2025-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Golden Jubilee Field, Wahroonga, Esk St,, North Wahroonga, NSW, 2076, Australia

KINDY Playdate
2025-08-31 10:30 - 11:30
at the Belrose Hotel, please RSVP on the Kindy Whatsapp chat

Stage 1: Bobbin Head Picnic
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00

Stage 2/3 Families to Aquatopia Water Park
2025-11-23 10:45 - 11:00 | Aquatopia Water Park
Check your stage chats for further details
