Ann Cleeves | In Conversation with Jock Serong | Now fully booked

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Ballarat Libraries in partnership with BMI Meet Ann CleevesMeet Ann Cleeves on her 2022 Australian tour as she discusses Vera Stanhope'sreturn in her newest book, The Rising Tide.Ann Cleeves is the creator of popular detictives Vera Stanhome (ITV's Vera), Jimmy Perez (BBC One's Shetland), and Matthew Venn IITV's The Long Call). Bookings are essential. Contact the […]

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Ann Cleeves | In Conversation with Jock Serong | Now fully booked Copy

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Ballarat Libraries in partnership with BMI Meet Ann CleevesMeet Ann Cleeves on her 2022 Australian tour as she discusses Vera Stanhope'sreturn in her newest book, The Rising Tide.Ann Cleeves is the creator of popular detictives Vera Stanhome (ITV's Vera), Jimmy Perez (BBC One's Shetland), and Matthew Venn IITV's The Long Call). Bookings are essential. Contact the […]

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Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

NEXT CAD: Thursday 25 August 1.30 – 3.00 p.m. Heritage Reading RoomTopic: The USA: what’s the state of the union and why? Three core issues are suggested toframe discussion:Mass shootings and the gun culture;Division around the Supreme Court overturning the Roe v Wade ruling on abortion;The ongoing fall-out from the contested 2020 Presidential election.1pm for […]

The Reading Room | 30 August

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am - 12noon) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of […]

The Reading Room | 27 September 2022

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am - 12noon) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of […]

Event Series The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room  This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we […]

Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

NEXT CAD: Subject will be “Russia’s War on Ukraine: Whys, Wherefores and Global Implications”. Keep it in mind in your viewing, listening and reading over the next few weeks. Come along and contribute; leave more aware and thoughtful. (Hey, Thursday 29th is just four days after THE major current affair of September, the Grand Final!! […]

Current Affairs Dialogue | Discussion Group | NOW POSTPONED

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

Last months Summary: Three members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. Several apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. Another stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires, various peace […]

Chris Hammer | Now cancelled

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Ballarat Libraries in partnership with BMI Join bestselling crime writer Chris Hammer in conversation with 2022 Indie Book Award winner for debut fiction Lyn Yeowart.  Hammer, the multi-award-winning author of Scrublands will be discussing his highly anticipated novel The Tilt. A must attend event for lovers of gripping, homegrown Australian crime writing. Yeowart’s debut novel (The […]

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Event Series The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

The Reading Room | NOW CANCELLED

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

The Reading Room  This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance. If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of Interest. We welcome your feedback through this form as we […]

Current Affairs Dialogue | NOW POSTPONED TO 24 NOVEMBER

Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up 512 Macarthur Street, Soldiers Hill, Victoria, Australia

Last months Summary: Three members met at the BMI on Thursday 29 September at 1.30 – 3.00 pm for the scheduled CAD session. Several apologies received. Subject was the Ukraine situation. Another stimulating discussion. It covered the centuries-old background to the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, rooted as it is in break-up of past empires, various peace […]

In conversation with Fleur McDonald

BMI - Humffray Room 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Having sold over 700,000 copies of her books, Fleur has solidified her position as one of the country’s favourite storytellers. Australia’s leading rural literature author, Fleur’s books become best sellers almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. Her story lines are drawn from inspiration from having lived and worked for much of her life on […]

$10

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing