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‘At the Podium’ with Ian Burnet: Topic – The Remarkable life of Joseph Conrad

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

26th April:  Ian Burnet: Joseph Conrad’s Eastern Voyages: Tales of Singapore and an East Borneo River. Ian Burnet is the author of five books related to Maritime History and the Indonesian Archipelago. In this talk he will discuss the remarkable life of Joseph Conrad, sailor and distinguished novelist, who wandered extensively through the “mysterious East” […]

WAIG Women’s Discussion Group – Lane Cove Residents for Reconcilation

Lane Cove Library

Co-convenor of Lane Cove Residents for Reconciliation, Kerrie McKenzie, will talk with us about the work of this local voluntary, non-funded, non-party-political and not-for-profit group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working together to raise awareness of the issues involved in the process of Reconciliation and Social Justice; and consistent with the National Reconciliation Corroboree 2000  […]

Geoff Huntington guest speaker ‘At the Podium’~ topic: “Holtermann’s Gold”

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

24th May: Geoff Huntington: Holtermann’s Gold ‘Lane Cove Historical Society is pleased to welcome Geoff Huntington as our guest speaker May 24th. Geoff, who is the editor of the North Shore Historical Society Journal will be talking about ‘Holtermann’s Gold’. Bernhard Otto Holtermann was an adventurous young German who arrived in Sydney in 1858. After some […]

WritePublishGrow Workshop: Find the Heart of Your Story and Heal

Pottery Green Oval 1 Phoenix Street, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Writing memoir is a healing process. You travel to all those times you were misunderstood by your family and to all the joys you shared together. In seeing those moments and your life's journey, you bring understanding and healing to others who may be going through similar experiences. Our presenter Amanda Asquith is a screenwriter […]

At the Podium with David Hunt author of Girt Nation

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

26th July: David Hunt: Girt Nation, the Unauthorised History of Australia Vol. 3. David Hunt is a local historian and writer who also works in television. He has written several books, including his irreverent and entertaining account of Australian history volumes: Girt and True Girt. In this presentation he will talk about his most recent […]

Reusable Nappy Workshop: Cloth Nappies 101

Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Reusable Nappy Workshop: Cloth Nappies 101 Tuesday 15 November, 11:30am - 12:30pm, Lane Cove Library Join this free workshop for a comprehensive introduction to cloth nappies. It suits both expectant parents and those who already have children in nappies. Laura from One Little Sprout will take you through the benefits of cloth nappies and dispel any […]

Seniors Drivers Workshop

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Senior Drivers Workshop Wednesday 19 October, 10:00am – 1:00pm, Lane Cove Library This free workshop will include specific risk factors for Senior Drivers, low risk driving strategies, what you need to know about new car technology, road rule refreshers, and understanding the NSW Older Driver Assessment. To book, please contact Council's Road Safety Officer on 9911 […]

Free

LCHS: “At the Podium” with Chris Schofield A ‘Saint’ from All Saints

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

AT THE PODIUM NOVEMBER 22: A 'Saint' from All Saints. Chris Schofield is the President of the Hunters Hill Historical Society. He is a long-time resident of Hunters Hill, and has served as a Councillor in the past. He is a retired radio and television journalist, having worked both in Australia and the UK.  He […]

Free

At the Podium with Bill McLaughlin

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

The next Speaker at the Podium February 28th 7pm Lane Cove Library Bill McLaughlin Stories from the Black Inn Bill McLaughlin, former President of the Lane Cove Historical Society, has created a two-volume study, drawing on the lives his own ancestors and those of his late wife, Elaine. Bill discovered that he and Elaine both […]

Lane Cove Historical Society presents ‘At the Podium with Ronald Besdansky’

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Tuesday 27th  June 7pm  Lane Cove Library Ronald Besdansky: A Brief History of the tramways of the North Shore. Ron Besdansky is a retired Communications Engineer and IT Developer. Now aged 73, he has been interested in the tramways of Sydney since first reading about them when he was 15. He contributes photos and videos […]

Gold coin donation appreciated for tea and coffee

Sound Healing Workshop

Soulful Fitness Shop 9, 43-45 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

  Saturday 12th of August | 6:00 - 7:00pm Join our sound healer Tamara for a beautiful journey diving deep into relaxation.  Sound Healing uses bowls to send sound vibrations through your cells, muscles, nerve fibres and chakras to balance the body and restore it back to its natural vibration creating a safe space for […]

$55.00

Mental Fitness Breakfast for parents

Navigating adolescence can pose unique challenges for some individuals towards their dynamics with friends, school, siblings and parents. Vicky Worland and Dr Ally Nicolopoulos are sharing their insights at a Breakfast Talk for Parents and Carers on Wednesday 11th October, equipping you with valuable strategies and knowledge on how to navigate through these (can be) […]

$66

Solo Across The Pacific -Australian Geographic Society

Hayden Orpheum 380 Military Rd, Cremorne, new south wales, Australia

Australian Geographic Society Awards Roadshow - Sydney - Solo Across The Pacific. Dr Richard Barnes became the first person to kayak solo, unassisted and non-stop across the Tasman Sea in February 2023. He spent 67 days alone in his hand-built kayak, Blue Moon, paddling for up to 10 hours a day. He was awarded the Australian […]

$30

At the Podium with Jim Haynes OAM

Lane Cove Library 1 Library Place, Lane Cove, NSW, Australia

Lane Cove Library 7pm Jim Haynes OAM will speak on his most recent book, Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia (Allen and Unwin, 2023. Jim Haynes was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016. He is a notable writer, entertainer, broadcaster, humorist, songwriter and historian. Educated in Sydney he trained as […]

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