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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Bound for Glory
DESCRIPTION:October 8\n@\n7:30 pm\n–\n9:00 pm \nMinerva Room \nDustbowl Folk Singer Elegy \n \nFolk legend Woody Guthrie\, an extraordinary hard-driving\, ‘truth-telling man’ from the Oklahoma Plains\, who left the American mid-west Dust Bowl in the 1930s for the promise of California and on his journey became one of America’s most noted poet-folk singers.   \nGuthrie\, through years of travelling\, penned more than 1000 songs\, many in protest about injustice and inequality.  He sang about historic events\, migrant workers\, hoboes\, stories of the disenfranchised and ignored\, love\, and the fight against fascism. He even penned a song called “Old Man Trump” (1954) about Donald’s father\, whom he accused of stirring up racism through residential segregation in his Beach Haven apartment complex.  \nOne of his best-known songs\, “This Land is Your Land” (1940)\, has become an alternative anthem in America. His songs have been reimagined by dozens of folk singers such as Bob Dylan\, Pete Seeger\, Joan Baez\, Billy Bragg\, and many more. Nearly 60 years after his death\, an album with refined original songs Woody at Home\, was released in 2025.  Roadshow. \n \nUSA\, 1976\, 147 min. Dir: Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude\, 1971).  Stars: David Harradine as Woody Guthrie. \nBallarat Film Society \n  \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60\nFeb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-bound-for-glory/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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SUMMARY:Telegraph Road - The Dire Straits Legacy: Matt Arthur and The Lazybones
DESCRIPTION:October 9\n@\n7:00 pm\n–\n10:00 pm \n$40 – $49 \nBallaarat Mechanics’ Institute \n\n\nGet Tickets\n \nTelegraph Road — The Dire Straits Legacy. \n \nA celebration of the legendary British rock band known for their clean guitar tone\, understated style\, and poetic storytelling. \n“Matt Arthur\, an expressive vocalist and blues guitarist from Central West NSW\, leads The Lazybones—a five-piece group drawing on decades of musical experience.  \nFollowing the 2024 release of the album Then & Now\, they have toured NSW\, Victoria\, and Queensland\, receiving positive reviews for their engaging performances. \nMatt Arthur | Photo Frank Galdys Photography\n\n \nKeyboardist Sam McNally\, based in the NSW Blue Mountains\, is a founding member of Melbourne’s 80s band Stylus\, has toured with Air Supply\, John Farnham\, Tommy Emmanuel\, and Tim Finn. He also performs with Doug Williams & The Mix and Coloured Stone. \n \nBassist Michael Vidale\, based on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula\, currently tours with Don Walker (Cold Chisel)\, Jeff Lang & The Bushwackers.\nAn original member of Jimmy & The Boys. \n \nDrummer Dave Egan\, based in Sydney\, has worked with Matt Arthur for over two decades\, previously serving as the go-to drummer for major theatre shows and holding a long-running position in Sydney’s The Enormous Horns.\n” \nFollow Matt Arthur \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nTickets: $49 adults\, $40 children under 17 years. \n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/telegraph-road-the-dire-straits-legacy/
LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, Understanding the Language of your Body
DESCRIPTION:November 25\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nCreate Better Health by Understanding the Language of Your Body:\nAncient Wisdom\, Modern Science\n& the Microbiome Connection. \nSpeaker: \nDr Meredith O’Loughlan\nMAppSc(Res)\, BAppSc(HB)\, BAppSc(CM)\, BSW\, ACNEM \nThe Language of your body\nNeurobiome Wheel \n \nInner circle: regulatory domains \nOuter circle: biopatterns \nThe Neurobiome Wheel is a simple framework that helps decode the body’s signals by connecting symptoms into meaningful health patterns. Combinging ancient wisdom with modern science\, it offers practical insights into the gut-brain-body connection and pathways to better health and wellbeing. \nTopic Synopsis: \nThis presentation explores how ancient wisdom and modern science can help us better understand the body’s signals and the factors that influence health and wellbeing. Drawing on insights from neuroscience\, microbiome research\, nutrition\, functional medicine and Eastern medicine\, Dr Meredith O’Loughlan examines the interconnected relationship between the gut\, brain\, immune system and whole body. \nParticipants will be introduced to the Neurobiome Wheel\, an innovative framework that brings together common physical\, emotional and cognitive symptoms into recognisable Biopatterns. Rather than viewing symptoms in isolation\, the Neurobiome approach helps identify underlying patterns that may contribute to fatigue\, stress\, digestive issues\, anxiety\, inflammation\, poor sleep and other chronic health concerns. \nThis engaging presentation offers practical insights into understanding the body’s innate intelligence and provides a fresh perspective on creating greater health\, resilience and wellbeing from the inside out. \nAbout the speaker \nDr Meredith O’Loughlan\nDr Meredith O’Loughlan \nFor over 20 years\, Meredith O’Loughlan has dedicated her life and work to exploring the meeting place between ancient wisdom\, modern science and human wellbeing. \nAs a practitioner\, researcher and educator\, Meredith shares insights on how our bodies\, as interconnected systems\, communicate through symptoms\, sensations\, emotions and health patterns. Drawing on neuroscience\, nutrition\, microbiome science\, functional medicine and the wisdom of Eastern medicine\, she helps people better understand the language of their body. \nLiving well with Multiple sclerosis for over 25 years\, drug-free\, has profoundly shaped her understanding of wellbeing and the body’s innate capacity for healing. \nDrawing on both professional expertise and lived experience\, Meredith translates complex health science into practical\, engaging insights. Her work empowers people to recognise the connection between the gut\, brain and microbiome\, understand the body’s signals\, and make informed choices that support lasting health and vitality. \nPassionate about bridging ancient wisdom with modern science\, Meredith supports people in reconnecting with their body’s innate intelligence and creating well-being from the inside out. \nMore topic related information – Neurobieme > \n  \nMore about Spring Health > \n\n\n \nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-the-language-of-your-body/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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SUMMARY:Twilight Talks: Season 2\, 100 Year History of Legacy\, Ballarat
DESCRIPTION:December 2\n@\n5:30 pm\n–\n6:30 pm \n$9 – $13 \nHumffray Room \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \n100 Year History of Legacy in Ballarat \nSpeaker: \nRichard McRoberts  \nIsabella Bates and Lorraine Ellis pass the torch at Ballarat’s iconic Arch of Victory\, marking a proud moment in the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023. The event honours 100 years of Legacy Australia’s support for veterans’ families.\nThe Ballarat Legacy Club \nThe Ballarat Legacy Club\, now 100 years old\, was set up after the Great War to take care of the widows and orphans of fallen servicemen. Its founders dedicated themselves to the grieving mothers and their children\, whom they cared for thereafter. They did so on a purely voluntary basis\, without any government assistance – finding the funds to cover the massive outgoings down all the decades since. \nBallarat Legacy has seen more than six wars\, the Great Depression\, the GFC\, and innumerable other economic and social shocks. For each crisis these men and women found a way to help out. They did not seek compensation or praise. Their reward was seeing the difference they could make to these vulnerable people. \nBallarat Legacy: 100 years of Service surveys the history of Australia over the past century and relates it closely to what the Club was doing to fulfil its noble goals. There are some amazing war stories. There are many touching stories of great kindness. Each chapter features the intimate details of individual mothers and children helped by Legacy. \nThe author\, Richard McRoberts\, takes you through the challenge of writing a history book covering 100 years. He surveys the sources\, the difficulties and the delights that he found in this project. He shares many funny and moving stories from the book\, and offers you a fascinating glimpse inside the pages. You will get a strong sense of the history\, but more importantly\, a warm sense of how Legacy’s grateful wards experienced this century long mission of selfless charity. \nBill Wilkie – Rear Gunner\, Lancaster Bomber \nBill Wilkie’s remarkable survival story — a WWII rear gunner who cheated death over Germany in 1944. His extraordinary tale is featured in the Ballarat Legacy 100 Years of Service publication.\nBill Wilkie – a lucky man \nOn 29 January 1944\, Bill was the rear gunner in a Lancaster bomber\, flying his eighth mission over Germany. It was the most dangerous position in the plane. \nThe aircaft was hit by flak and caught fire. The plane was carrying a full bomb load\, and the fire was spreading towards the wing tanks. It was about to explode. The pilot ordered his crew to bail out. \nUnfortunately the fire had disabled the hydraulic pump that operated Bill’s turret. Bill had to manually crank it back until the hatch at the back was accessible. He emerged into the plane\, which was plunging towards the ground. All the other crew had gone. He crawled to the door\, pulled the ripcord\, and fell out. The plane was at 23\,000 feet. He blacked out from lack of oxygen. \n‘The descent seemed to take a terribly long time and\, once I entered the cloud\, it got darker and darker. I came out of the cloud at 150 metres above the ground\, it rushed up to meet me. It was mid-winter in Germany and the snow which was about 1/2 metre deep cushioned my fall.’ \nExcerpt from Ballarat Legacy 100 Years of Service \nFatherless… Dagmar \nThe van der Linden family’s story of resilience — a widow and her nine children supported by Ballarat Legacy after losing their father and husband. Their journey highlights the vital role Legacy plays in supporting Australian military families.\nFatherless… \nWhile it seems that Australia has enjoyed peace for years\, there are still servicemen out there whose lives are cut short\, and inevitably they leave widows and children behind. Here is one\, the story of Dagmar van der Linden. \n‘We got involved with Legacy in 2020\, after my husband’s death. Damian was an electronic engineer in the Air Force\, a wing commander. He worked on various projects\, like Over the Horizon  and the Wedgetail program. He served overseas\, including some years in Seattle (USA). We made some wonderful friends there and still keep in contact with them. \nWhen he died\, it was a terrible blow for me and the kids – I have nine children. After his death\, one of Damian’s workmates was helping me arrange things\, and he said\, ‘I think you should get in touch with Legacy’. It was the best decision I could have made. \nI got in touch. They referred me to Deb Robinson. She immediately came out ot our home\, had a cup of tea and a chat with me\, and started things going. \nAfter that\, everyone came and checked in on us to make sure we were okay. Deb was always there to listen or hlep out. Sometimes it was just a text message… but that was really important (to make us feel supported). \nI had that fear… how an I go on? How can I support these children on my own? The whole world was tumbling down for me. It was so good tohave people who could calm me down\, saying ‘it’ll all be ine\, we can work it all out.’ It was such a relief.’ \nExcerpt from Ballarat Legacy 100 Years of Service \nAbout the speaker \nRichard McRoberts\nRichard McRoberts \nRichard McRoberts has been a professional writer for four decades. He started out as an English teacher\, working in schools both in Australia and overseas. In 1980  he began writing for publication – English textbooks\, for Macmillan Education (he wrote about 20 books for them) and other clients. He also wrote children’s books and play scripts. \nIn 1992\, together with his wife\, he founded founded a publishing company called Wizard Books which began supplying highly research study guides to schools in Australia. The company later branched out in publishing more general books for\nprimary and secondary schools. \nThe company grew rapidly and became well known throughout Australia. It was acquired in 2002 by Cambridge University Press and Curriculum Corporation. Richard subsequently worked as an in-house consultant\, editor and publisher at Cambridge. \nIn 2002 he moved into digital publishing with an innovative online business called Ziptales – specialising in high interest reading material for primary age children. This too grew\, with clients throughout Australia\, New Zealand\, South Africa\, Ireland\, the UK and USA. It was sold to vantage labs US in June 2020. \nRichard has also written innumerable children’s stories and several adult novels. In his retirement he continues to work writing\, editing and ghostwriting. \nLegacy: 100 years of service is his first commissioned history book. \nLegacy\, Ballarat > \n  \nWhy not become a Legatee > \n\n\n \nThis event will be supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n$13 per person plus booking fee\, general admission | $9 for BMI members plus booking fee. \nBook on-line or contact Rosemary at the Libary via email library@ballaratmi.org.au or phone (03) 5331 3042 \n\nGet Tickets\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-season-2-100-year-history-of-legacy-ballarat/
LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Twilight Talks
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SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Smiley Gets a Gun
DESCRIPTION:December 10\n	  @\n7:30 pm\n	  –\n9:00 pm\n		[event-location]					 \nFurther Adventures of Smiley \n																										 \nOur screening of Smiley (1956) two years ago was popular with film society members.  In this sequel\, Smiley is a young Aussie upstart and cheeky home-grown hero\, who sets out to turn over a new leaf and become a ‘responsible citizen’ after his past misadventures.  \nSergeant Flaxman (Chips Rafferty) keeps a keen eye on the rapscallion and promises to award him a brand new .22 rifle if he stays out of trouble. Smiley of course scoots around in his mad-cap daily life desperately trying to keep his word\, but eventually getting accused of stealing gold from little old granny McKinley (Sybil Thorndike).  Filmed over an eight week period towards the end of 1957\, shooting took place at Camden and then Pagewood Studios in Sydney.  Have a walk down memory lane to a time when a Christmas present for a kid could be a .22 rifle! Roadshow. \n										 \nAustralia\, 1958\, 90 min. Dir: Anthony Kimmins. Stars Keith Calvert as Smiley\, Sybil Thorndike\, Leonard Thiele and Ruth Cracknell in her first feature film. \nBallarat Film Society \n			\n						 \nMembership \n12 months – Feb-December: $60Feb-July: $35 – July-Dec: $30 \nTo join or renew your membership\, please e-mail or phone Angus McLachlan (5374 2474)\, or come with cash on the night. \nMembership can be paid by bank transfer or with cash. \nFor film enquiries\, phone Sue Nunn: 5341 2266 or visit the  Ballarat Film Society website  \nAll films are subject to availability. If there is no next film shown below it means the BFS is working on next season’s programme.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-film-society-smiley-gets-a-gun/
LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350
CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Film
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SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Christmas reading
DESCRIPTION:December 12\n	  @\n10:00 am\n	  –\n	December 13\n	  @\n2:00 pm \n\nFree \nLibrary Ground Floor  \nBooks priced from $5 – more for collectable items. \n\n										The perfect gift for every bookworm! The BMI Library’s Book Sale is your chance to find a wonderful read at a great price.\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday\, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs\, framed prints from our image collection and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \n\n										Support the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute through our exciting fundraising events. Every contribution helps preserve a vital piece of Australian heritage.\n\n										\n\n										\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours.  \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \nHoliday Season Closures. \nThe Library will be closed from Monday 21 December to Sunday 3 January and re-open on Monday 4 January 2027. \n												\n									membership\n					\n														\n									Library\n					\n														\n									Author Talks\n					\n																														 \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-christmas-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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SUMMARY:Book Sale | Reward yourself with some excellent Autumn reading
DESCRIPTION:May 1\n@\n10:00 am\n–\nMay 2\n@\n2:00 pm \nFree \nLibrary Ground Floor  \nBooks priced from $5 – more for collectable items. \nDiscover hidden treasures at The BMI Library Book Sale! Browse through a wonderful collection of books and more this autumn season.\nDon’t miss our book sale this weekend. \nAdmission and parking are free (one hour on Saturday\, all day Sunday). There are hundreds of books – some of which are in gently used condition and some in mint condition – and many start at a dollar or two. And it’s not just books – there are CDs\, DVDs\, framed prints from our image collection and more! \nWe will have some children’s books for your kids and grand kids. Plus\, all proceeds are help to support our Library programs. \nSupport the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute through our exciting fundraising events. Every contribution helps preserve a vital piece of Australian heritage.\n\n\nBook Donations. \nOur book sales are an important fundraiser for our independent BMI Library\, if you would like to clear your book shelves we are happy to take donations of books that have been loved. We will also accept\, DVDs\, Vinyl Records and CDs. We can take delivery during our usual Library operating hours. \nVintage & Collectables Shop  \nOur Vintage Shop will be open from 11 until 3pm on Saturday 1 May. \nLibrary Operating Hours. \nMonday\, Wednesday & Friday – 10am to 4pm \nTuesday & Thursday – 10am to 3pm \nSaturday – 9.30am to 12noon. \n\nmembership\n\n\nLibrary\n\n\nAuthor Talks\n\n \nThis event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work\, learn and create. Always Was\, Always Will Be\, Aboriginal Land.
URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/book-sale-reward-yourself-with-some-excellent-autumn-reading/
LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Library
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