Mainly for Men - BYO timepieces for a talk on rare and antique clocks

Phillip Gore, Ferntree Gully's own horologist, will share his passion in his collection of rare and antique clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches.

Included in his display will be an 18th century chronometer, which revolutionised maritime navigation by enabling ships to accurately determine longitude.

Feel free to bring your own curious timepiece.

This session marks the start of Ferntree Gully Library's 2012 Mainly for Men program.

When: Wednesday 8th February 7-8pm
Where: Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
Cost: Free event
Bookings requested phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

Victoria's daylight saving starts this weekend

Victoria's daylight saving starts at 2am on Sunday 3rd October 2010. At 2am move clocks forward one hour to 3am. Daylight saving ends on Sunday 3rd April 2011.

Cheers, Maryanne

Got a Minute? A fascinating look at clocks and watches, get yours appraised

Take the time to join Kevin Arendse from A Watch in Time at Heathmont for a fascinating look at clocks and watches. Bring along a clock or watch for valuation and discussion.

Kevin is a qualified watchmaker and a member of the Horological Guild of Australasia.


When: Wednesday 11th August 7pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Crescent, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099

Cheers, Maryanne

Timepieces

Join us for a chat with Kevin from A Watch in Time about the concerns, history and care of timepieces. Patrons are welcome to bring along an item for Kevin to look at and chat about. This event is related to our Antiques Collection at the Croydon Library.

When: Thursday 29th October 7pm
Where: Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92945640

Cheers, Maryanne