An evening in Antarctica, Marion’s spin on the frozen continent

Join expert spinner Marion Wheatland as she talks about her adventures and take the opportunity to donate to Mawson’s Hut Foundations to help preserve Antarctica’s history. All welcome.

When: Friday 18th November 6:30pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Antarctica

Cheers, Maryanne

Down South - Australian Tradies in Antarctica

The great explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson, led the first Australian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) 100 years ago this year. One of the activities celebrating a centenary of Australia's involvement and Mawson's historic achievements is a photographic exhibition Down South, which tells the stories of the fabulous men and women who have ventured to the Antarctic from 1947 to the 1980’s.

Susan Gordon-Brown, the photographer, has spoken to 25 tradespeople and photographed them as they are now, aged between 50 and 90 years old. You are invited to learn more about this successful touring exhibition which is a combination of these portraits and their stories, as written by Gayl O’Connor.

When: Wednesday 14th September 2pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Antarctica

Cheers, Maryanne

Fancy spinning a yarn? Marion Wheatland demonstrates this craft

Marion Wheatland will demonstrate spinning and speak about her recent experiences in Antarctica.

When: Wednesday 14th September 6:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099 or book online - Spinning

Cheers, Maryanne

Spinning a yarn in Antarctica - hear Marion Wheatland's amazing adventure

Spinner Marion Wheatland recently travelled to Antarctica. She fulfilled her dream of visiting the coldest place on the planet and spinning yarn there to raise money for the restoration of Mawsons Hut. Join us and hear more about her amazing adventure.

Tea and coffee provided.

When: Tuesday 24th May 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92943120 or book online - Spinning

Cheers, Maryanne

Antarctica - Spinning on Ice with Marion Wheatland

Marion captures the imagination of people she speaks to about Antarctica. She has just "lived her dream" of visiting the coldest place on the planet and spinning yarn there to raise money for the restoration of Mawsons Hut. What an adventure!

www.spinningyarninantarctica.com

When: Thursday 28th April 2pm
Where: Montrose Library, Cnr Mt. Dandenong Tourist Road & Swansea Road, Montrose
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97284224 or book online - Spinning

Cheers, Maryanne

Armchair Travellers returns to Mooroolbark - Spinning a Yarn in Antarctica

Marion captures the imagination of people she speaks to about Antarctica. She has just "lived her dream" of visiting the coldest place on the planet and spinning yarn there to raise money for the restoration of Mawsons Hut. What an adventure!

Tea & coffee provided.

When: Thursday 3rd February 2pm
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Gold coin donation please
Bookings preferred phone 97268200 or book online - Antarctica

Cheers, Maryanne

Marion Wheatland discusses Antarctica and spinning

Marion is leaving for Antarctica this December and she will be taking her spinning wheel. Marion will spin on the ice and the yarn will be auctioned proceeds going to Mawson's Hut Foundation. Her results will be presented in an event in March.

www.spinningyarninantarctica.com
When: Thursday 21st October 2pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne

Meet Coral Tulloch, author of Sydney of the Antarctic at Mooroolbark Library

Sydney Walton Mouse dreams of a life of adventure. Most of all, he wants to go to the Antarctica, where it is wild and white and wonderful. Then one day, Sydney's dream comes true.

Coral Tulloch has written over 50 books for children and is a recipient of an Antarctic Arts Fellowship. Coral has voyaged to Antarctica several times as artist-in-residence on tourism expeditions. 

When: Thursday 26th August 10am
Where: Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97268200

Cheers, Maryanne

Journey to Antarctica

Join John Larsen for stories and memories of his six voyages to Antarctica. See his unique film of the Nella Dan.

When: Thursday 4th June 1:30pm
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588

Cheers, Maryanne