Tuesday with U3A - List of Topics
2pm weekly, Lismore Workers Club, Keen Street, Lismore
*Note: Change of Venue*
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| April 24 | Stories from Sandakan Author of three books, including Stories from Sandakan, today's presenter will focus on the lives & ordeals of members of the 2/18th battalion in Australia, Singapore, Malaya & those sent as prisoners to Borneo, many of whom lived in the Northern Rivers Region. Presenter: Dr Kevin Smith OAM. |
| May 1 | Sanctuary Northern Rivers. Since 2003, when Sanctuary Northern Rivers was founded by Dr Michael Douglas, the main aim of their endeavours has been to assist refugees gain a humanitarian visa in order to find a home where security, harmony and peace provides them with a new hope for their future. Presenter: Dr Michael Douglas, President, Sanctuary Northern Rivers. |
| May 8 | Vision, Values & Future Plans for Greater Lismore Although today is an informative discussion, we at U3A are invited to voice our thoughts about vision, values and future plans for the well-being of our wider community in Lismore. This is our opportunity to put forward our ideas for incorporation & implementation into strategic local planning for the future. Presenter: Casie Hughes, Customer Advocate, Lismore City Council. |
| May 15 | Mountain View Blueberry Farming, Alstonville & wider Australia. Gain an insight into the world of blueberry production from a well-known local grower who was instrumental in setting up the Australian Blueberry Growers Association; and who, in 2010, was awarded the honour of Farmer of the Year by the NSW Farmers Association. Presenter: Ridley Bell, owner/manager, Mountain Blue Orchards, Alstonville. |
| May 22 | Focus on Cancer Council Support & Research Has any friend or relative close to you ever been haunted by cancer of any type? Melanoma? Breast? Skin? Prostate? A common thread, regardless of type, is the important support, research and accurate information provided under the auspices of the Cancer Council. Presenter: David Hughes, Clinical Nurse & U3A member. |
| May 29 | Deciphering Ancient Scripts. Today's presenter will examine the historical background of the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt and the strange script, known as Linear B, found in Crete. He will show how these scripts were deciphered, with considerable biographical detail of those involved with these intellectual triumphs. Presenter: Des Wann, U3A member, Brunswick Valley U3A.. |
| June 5 | An Insight into Life in Lebanon Gain an insight into life in Lebanon, as experienced by one of our local dignitaries. Presenter: Thomas George MP. |
| June 12 | Amazing Overseas Adventures Having worked and studied in many countries from Thailand, Cambodia, China, South America, to India, this retiree will share many aspects of his travel experiences. Travelling by bicycle through remote areas and small villages in various countries, away from the tourist trail, discovering each country's people, culture, food and language in intimate detail. Presenter: Rod Grierson, retired Phys. Ed. & language teacher. |
| June 19 | Birds & Beauty within Cocos Islands & Christmas Island. Seasoned travellers & experienced bird watchers, June & Norm will unravel the delights they discovered on Christmas Island with its craggy cliffs & crab-lined shores, complete with croaking birds. On contrasting Cocos/Keeling Islands we'll discover cryptic birds among coconut palm-lined beaches. Presenters: June & Norm Harris, U3A Northern Rivers members. |
| June 26 | A Young Man's Experiences in the Snowy. This will be an interesting & amusing afternoon, as our very own Man from Snowy River shares with us his experiences and escapades as a young man working in the Snowy area. Presenter: Ron Whittaker, U3A member. |