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CONTACT
Heidi 0437 441 024
Kay 9453 1436
Sep – Oct Program
Lesmurdie Hills branch meets from 10 am to 12 noon on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
On the fourth Tuesday members meet for a Coffee Club.
In the months that have 5 Tuesdays, we organise an outing for the members. Visitors are always welcome!
We meet at “Falls Farm”, 42 Cagney Way , Lesmurdie
5th September – Our Crowded Planet – David Urquart
On Tues the 5th of Sep 2023, U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch had a very detailed and informed presentation by David Urquart about “The Crowded Planet”. He told us about the most populous countries and the reproduction trends in the world. Yes, the numbers will stabilise eventually, there is a positive outlook! David was thanked by our member Tim O’Brien
29 August – Visit to Parliament House
On Tuesday the 29th of August 2023, 15 of our U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch started the day with Morning Tea at the Riverside Cafe’ on Barrack str. Then up the hill to visit the Parliament House in Perth! Our guides Jacinta and Janet showed us the Chambers of the Legislative Assembly of the Lower House, with its green upholstery and the Legislative Council Chamber of the Upper House with its red upholstery. They told us about the History of the buildings and the beautiful art works! We enjoyed it greatly.
Our lunch was at the Zamia cafe’ again , where we always get great service. A most enjoyable day for everyone.
How to grow Australian Plants
On the 15th of August Jackie Hooper brought a lot of native plants with her from the Zanthorrea Nursery, to show us how ” To grow Australian Plants”. Very much enjoyed by all of us. She was thanked by Elaine Giggins
The History of Guide dogs in WA
On the 1st of August we had a most enjoyable visit from Kay McIntyre, her offsider John and “Eva” the Labrador dog! They told us about “The History of Guiddogs in WA” . Bev Love thanked them for their presentation
Indigenous art – David Hounsome
On the 18th of July David Hounsome showed us pictures of indigenous art. How it evolved from cave paintings and rock engravings to modern paintings on canvases. Very interesting! He was thanked by Kay Fleming
Rocking around Australia
On July the 4th Peter Alcock gave us an entertaining account of “Rocking around Australia” , the creation of Australia , with catchy “Rock music”! Great fun!
He was thanked by Clive Stubbington
Lesmurdie Visit Yanchep
On Sunday the 9th of July 13 of our Group had a pleasant Morning Tea at the Lavender Bistro in West Swan on our way to the Yanchep National Park to see the Koalas. There is so much road work happening and work on the railway to the Northern suburbs! On arriving at the National Park we had a challenge to find 2 out of the 3 resident koalas in the enclosures. A bit disappointing. We remember seeing over 10 koalas some years ago! We admired some beautiful banksia flowers on our way to the Yanchep Inn, where we enjoyed a hearty meal.
Kim was our driver on this trip. He took us home along a different route, which showed us other interesting scenery .
A very enjoyable outing !
Charles I and his Parliament
The early formation of Australia
Power of Attorney
Clive Walks the Bibilum Track
Citizen Science
Biggest Morning Tea
Our latest venture was on the 2nd of May “Biggest Morning Tea ” at our clubhouse . It was again organised by Bev Love , as she has done for 17 years! Kay Fleming made the lovely quilts for the raffle
The Perth Mint
On the 26th of March 15 of our U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch had a very interesting visit to the Perth Mint . We started the day with a coffee at the Coffee Club on Hill str and made our way to the Mint. The highlight was seeing the 1 tonne gold coin, followed by watching pouring of a gold bullion! We had lunch at the Riverside cafe at the Barrack st jetty. A great outing.
The Tivoli Theatre
On the 23rd of April we had an enjoyable visit to the Tivoli Theatre in the old Applecrosse Hall. The theme was “Las Vegas”. Sing along light entertainment!
History of Tea
On Tues the 7th of March Terry Harvey told U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch the story of the accidental discovery of tea by the emperor Shen Nung to our present time of us enjoying a “cuppa”. Very enjoyable presentation. Terry was thanked by our Club member Tim O’Brien.
Whiteman Park
Reg Woods visited our U3ALesmurdie Hills Branch on the 7th of February 2023. He talked full of enthusiasm and knowledge about “Whiteman Park”. How it all started, Lew Whiteman’s and the WA State Government’s involvement with it and how future development will impact on it! Quite an eye opener. Reg was thanked by our member Peter Falconer.
Israeli the Nation, from the Past to the Present
Bob Kucera AMP JP visited us on the 21st of February 2023. His topic was ” Israeli the Nation, from the Past to the Present “. He fascinated us with his insight into the problem over there. He also highlighted the numerous inventions that have come from Israel! Bob was thanked by our Club member Mike Salapak
Why West Australians don’t speak French
On Tuesday the 15th of November , Elton Brown made a very interesting presentation to the U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch. He gave us the explanation “Why West Australians don’t speak French”. Some enlightening reasons! He was thanked by Colin Pember.
Catching a Cold Case Killer
On Tuesday the 15th of November , Elton Brown made a very interesting presentation to the U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch. He gave us the explanation “Why West Australians don’t speak French”. Some enlightening reasons! He was thanked by Colin Pember.
Climate Change
John Happs visited U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch on Tuesday the 4th of Oct 2022. John has qualifications in hydrology, climate and paleoclimate . He gave us a very enlightening presentation about an alternative view on “Climate Change”. The data he showed us made us question the news presented in the general Media regarding “Climate Change”. Very thought provoking.
He was thanked by our club member Colin Pember.Vikings
On Tues the 20th of September Niels Dahl gave U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch a very well researched presentation about the story of the Vikings! How they left their mark between 750AD and 1060AD on many parts of Europe. They even had a large settlement in the South of Greenland when it was warmer and green! Mike Salapak thanked Niels with a bottle of wine.
Two Years in the Antarctic
On Tues the 6th of September 2022 Morris Pavlinovich visited Lesmurdie Hills Branch and gave a very informative and entertaining presentation of his 2 years in the Antarctic.
He was Officer in Charge of Meteorology in 1995 and 2000. He showed us beautiful photos and amused and amazed us with his stories!
Morris was thanked by Peter Falconer .
Wireless Hill
On Tues the 30th of August 2022 , U3A Lesmurdie Hills Branch was on the road again! 15 of us were treated to tour the Wireless Hill complex in Ardross by John Paskulich! John has extensive knowledge of the old wireless station. He showed us the award-winning display of communication devices from Mores Code to modern mobile phones and Modem into our homes! Our next stop was The Round House in Fremantle. The oldest surviving building in Fremantle. Another old history worthwhile looking into! The exciting highlight was the firing of the Time Gun at exactly 1pm. Our members Bev and Elaine pushed the button followed by a big bang and puff of smoke out of the canon and the black ball dropped down from the Mast at the same time! Good fun! Again we had lunch at Kailis’s!