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Friends of UWA Albany Public Lecture
5.30pm – 6.30pm Monday 26 June 2023
UWA Albany
35 Stirling Tce, Albany
Entry by donation
RSVP uwa-albany@uwa.edu.au or 9842 0800
THE LOST JOURNAL OF THÉODORE LESCHENAULT, BOTANIST OF THE BAUDIN EXPEDITION with guest speaker Dr Paul Gibbard, Senior Lecturer in French Studies at UWA
The original manuscript journal of Théodore Leschenault’s voyage to Australia in 1800 to 1803 was long thought lost. But the journal resurfaced out of the blue in 2016 and was acquired by the French nation. This talk will explore what new information the journal contains and will discuss Leschenault’s encounters with Noongar people in south-west WA and his plant-collecting work at Albany, Geographe Bay and Shark Bay.
Paul Gibbard has now put together this intriguing journal as a book, titled “The French Collector: Journal and Letters of Théodore Leschenault, Botanist of the Baudin Expedition”. The book will be available to purchase at his talk.
Maritime Festival back for 2023
The City of Albany with the support of Tourism Western Australia are bringing the third instalment of the popular Maritime Festival to Albany this July. Check out the progamme.
HMAS Sydney Open Day
When: 8.30am - 2.30pm, Saturday 1 July 2023
Where: Albany Port, 85 Brunswick Road Albany
HMAS Sydney is docking in Albany with Defence Force Recruiting hosting a tour of the ship for students like you to learn more about Navy careers. On this tour you’ll hear first-hand from current Navy members about their lives in the Australian Defence Force and explore different areas of the ship.
Discover more about roles in the Navy ranging from engineering to communications or IT & intelligence by joining us on the HMAS Sydney ship tour.
Register your interest. Please note tour numbers are limited and you will be contacted if you have successfully secured a spot.
July is just around the corner and spaces are filling up fast for our July School Holidays ATAR Revision and Exam Preparation Courses for Years Eleven and Twelve; and for our Skills Development Courses for Years Seven to Ten.
Active Colour Games
The Active Farmers Games are back on Sunday 1 October 2 with a colourful twist. This year you can choose your adventure:
- Will you complete the 1.3km Active Games Challenge that has over 30 obstacles?!
- Or will you join in the Colour Fun Run, an untimed walk, jog or run around the amazing obstacle course while canons cover you and your buddies in all the colours you could imagine
- If you can’t decide, why not do both!?
All registered participants will receive a free t-shirt to get all covered in mud and colours!!
Each team will need 2 participants and we have the following categories to choose from - Men's Open, Women's Open and Mixed Open.
Costs for participants 13 years of age and over will be:
- $35 per person to register in either event (Games or Colour Fun Run), or
- $50 to register in both events (Games AND Colour Fun Run)
Kids 12 years old and under will be free to enter the Colour Run ONLY and do not need to register in a team just singularly (they will receive a free shirt). They will not be able to participate in the Active Games.
For more information and to register: https://activefarmers.com.au/gameswa
The Box Show
29 July 2023 at 4.30pm
Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre
In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a day in the life of a bunch of musical misfits as they reinvigorate the junk that the world has forgotten. Learn about sustainability with this high-energy, imaginative music-in-education performance combining drumming, dance, theatre and comedy. With a language of gibberish and rhythm, this show is accessible to any age and nationality.
Perfect for ages 5+
One show only - get tickets now!
Rhythms of Ireland
6 October 2023 at 7.30pm
Albany Entertainment Centre, Princess Royal Theatre
Direct from Dublin - Ireland’s most celebrated show Rhythms of Ireland returns to Australia in 2023 bringing their worldwide 15 Year Anniversary Tour to our shores.
Highly successful and critically acclaimed, choreographed by two-time world Irish dance champion Michael Donnelan, Rhythms of Ireland is set to captivate audiences young and old with heart pounding music, spectacular dance routines and vibrant costumes. With a cast of talented musicians and world class dancers, this show blends traditional Irish step- dancing with contemporary choreography, creating a thrilling and unique experience for all ages.
Seen by over two-million people worldwide, Rhythms of Ireland takes you on a journey through the rich and colourful history of Ireland, with music and dance that celebrates the nation’s enduring spirit and cultural heritage. Whether you’re a fan of Irish music, dance or simply love to be entertained, Rhythms of Ireland promises to deliver a performance that will leave you breathless and longing for more.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the heartbeat of Ireland in this unforgettable night of music and dance. Simply not to be missed - get tickets now!