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Expressions of Interest are sought for this newCourse commencing Friday 17 July 2026:Beginners GuitarTutor Wayne Curran11.00am – 12.30pm FridayCommencing Friday 17 July2026 AuditoriumThis course is for students who are wanting to learn the basics of acoustic guitar playing. The sessions will be hands on and fun with lots of opportunities to practice the skills taught. Members of the class will need to have an acoustic guitar along with a capo, tuner and music stand.Topics covered include.Guitar parts and hardwareTuningStrumming PatternsBasic Open ChordsBasic Music TheoryGuitar TablatureParticipants will also practice and learn simple songs mainly from 60s and 70s during most sessions. Please bring your singing voice as the tutor needs all the help he can muster.The TutorLike many people Wayne learnt guitar at school but after leaving did not pick up the instrument for forty years. Just over ten years ago he decided to become involved again, had several lessons and joined various courses to slowly improve his knowledge and skills with the instrument. He is currently a member of a four-piece guitar group called Gecko and also involved with a larger guitar and sing a long ensemble called The Tanawha Troupe. He greatly enjoys playing guitar and is happy to help others find similar happiness learning to slowly master the guitar.If you think this class is for you please telephone the tutor Wayne Curran on 0419 669 131 to discuss equipment. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Expressions of Interest are sought for this Semester 2Course commencing Monday 20 July 2026:Military History 2026Mondays 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm20th July – 14th September 2026Margaret Christie StudioCourse Coordinator:Alan RobertsThe outline for the course is:The causes of war, the social and cultural foundations, military doctrine on each side, the logistics, leadership, technology, strategy, and tactics used, and how these changed over time. The details of battles, equipment, personalities and personal experiences are included. Also, moral issues such as the Just War Theory which discusses the moral dimensions of warfare, and how to better limit the destructive reality caused by war and seeks to establish a doctrine of military ethics.The scope will be:Military History worldwide and the time frame from the ancient to the modern. I.e. from the Trojan War to the Afghan war.2026 Semester 2 Topics: Day Date Presenter SubjectMonday 20-Jul-26 Alan Roberts Ukraine Update & Iran warMonday 27-Jul-26 Samarica Payne My time in IraqMonday 3-Aug-26 Jerry McBrien War in the PacificMonday 10-Aug-26 Steve Blount Mata Hari Monday 17-Aug-26 Garry Reynolds The Australian Railways in WW2Monday 24-Aug-26 Greg Passmore Alexander the Great Monday 31-Aug-26 Paul Ryan Wars of the East India Company Monday 7-Sep-26 Simon Klapish 1948 Israel Arab ConflictMonday 14-Sep-26 Alan Roberts Battle of Crete Register for this course by emailing Reception ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Expressions of Interest are sought for this newCourse commencing Tuesday19 May 2026:A Guide to Genealogy & DNA 2026Tutor: Abby Slinger12noon – 1.00pm Tuesday 19th May – 23rd June 2026 (6 weeks) Language RoomDiscover Your Family Story: A Guide to Genealogy & DNAHave you ever wondered where your family came from, or wanted to learn more about your parents, grandparents, and beyond? This friendly, step-by-step course will show you how to start building your family tree and uncover the stories behind it.Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to find and understand historical records, organise your research, and explore simple online tools such as Ancestry and FamilySearch. We’ll also introduce DNA testing in a clear and practical way—no technical knowledge required.This course is designed for all levels of experience, with plenty of guidance, printed materials, and time to ask questions. By the end, you’ll have started your own family tree and gained the confidence to continue your research at home.Come along and start discovering your family story—no experience needed, just curiosity!About the TutorAbby Slinger is a genealogist with over 30 years experience. For the last 10 years she has worked as a genealogist in various organisations as well as writing biographies for the Australian Dictionary of Biographies. Abby is an expert in genetic genealogy and has helped many adoptees find their birth families using DNA ... See MoreSee Less

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