Lectures for Term 4

Lecture 1            Wednesday 16 October

Topic: Can you spot a scam?

Speaker: Ashleigh Ward from Aldinga Library

The presentation will improve our knowledge of the various types of scams and make us more alert to the latest ones. U3A members will remember the excellent presentation on AI given by Asleigh earlier this year.

Lecture 2      Wednesday 30 October

Topic: Poles Apart

Speaker: John Bartlett

John will present stories of heroism, adversity, courage and failure in the exploration of the polar regions. John has had a lifelong interest in the Artic and Antarctica and looks forward to sharing his knowledge.

Lecture 3      Wednesday  13 November

Topic: McDouall Stuart Hitches a Ride

Speaker: Rosemary Cadden

Journalist and adventurer Rosemary Cadden discusses how her solo road trip to follow the tracks of fellow Scot, John McDouall Stuart, evolved into a book. Rosemary is a most entertaining speaker with a great story to share with us. Her book will be available for purchase.

Lecture 4       Wednesday 27 November

Topic: Those Stone Walls Revisited

Speaker: Bruce Munday

South Australia is blessed with beautiful stone – stone with colour, texture and light. Some of our stone structures have stood for 150 years, never touched by mortar. Bruce’s original book on stone walls sold out four times. He has added more information in his new edition published this year. Copies will be available for purchase.