Twilight Talks | Season 3
WHAT ARE TWILIGHT TALKS?
Twilight Talks have been held at the BMI since 2001, providing a great opportunity to hear some fantastic speakers and meet up with friends over drinks.
Generally participants arrive at the Humffray Room from 5.30pm for drinks and conversation, followed by a 30 to 40 minutes at 6pm.
There may be exceptions to this timing subject to speaker availability and associated events.
ADMISSION
BMI Members $8.00 per person, non-members$12.00. There may be exceptions to these attendance prices subject to program content.
Proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong
Refer to our events page for upcoming events.
Contact Rosemary in the BMI Library for information on 5331 3042.
Refer to the event listings for any event updates
Dr Phil Roberts OAM | Twilight Talks Host
Former school teacher and Principal, Phil is the author of 15 local history books, member Ballarat Golf Club, Royal Tennis Club and a keen cyclist.
His extraordinary knowledge of the BMI continues to be invaluable.
Neil Leckie | Twilight Talks Host
Neil Leckie is a BMI Member and is a former Electrical Engineer, TAFE Teacher and BMI Employee with an interest in Ballarat’s history. He is one of the BMI Tour Guides. Neil is also a former Army Reservist with an interest in Ballarat’s military history. He manages the military museum at Ranger Barracks in Alfredton.
Neil’s family has also donated a collection of photos that now belong to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institue Image Collection, the Arthur Leckie Collection.
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