Brisbane Events Guide
Brisbane Events: 17 - 23 August
Haylie 21 July, 2009 - 1:48 PM
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Brisbane City Council says
From basic self defence strategies to learning about the myths relating to violence…Brisbane City Council’s second round of free personal safety seminars will empower women and men in feeling more safe and confident in public places.
These free seminars will equip both men and women with skills to reduce the risk of personal attack and manage aggressive or threatening behaviour.
Participants will learn about the importance of body language and how to deal positively with confrontation. They will also learn how to use communication and negotiation skills in the two-and-a-half hour seminars.
Only a small element of physical self defence strategy is covered in the session – the expert personal safety facilitators cover most of the material in a seminar-style so participants can absorb the information.
The seminars are free for all Brisbane residents aged over 14 years. Separate sessions are run for men and women to address the specific needs of each group. Individuals of all fitness levels and ages are encouraged to attend.
To find out about session times and locations in your area, to book a place in your area or to organise a group booking visit the website or phone 3403 8888.
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/personalsafetyseminars
Posted Wednesday 5 August, 2009 12:04 PM -
Anne Vickers says
The Friends of the Abbey Museum invite you to take part
Posted Wednesday 12 August, 2009 4:29 PM
in a walkathon to raise money for the restoration of two panels
of medieval glass, originally from Winchester Cathedral.
These panels – once found in the Lady Chapel in Winchester
Cathedral, England – date to the 15th century and are in urgent
need of conservation. The Friends of the Abbey Museum have
undertaken this venture to raise the $30,000 required.
Pilgrimage – a Walk for Winchester is based on the medieval tradition of journeying to a sacred
place to gain heavenly merit. On this 'Pilgrimage', participants will walk from Bribie Island* to the
Abbey Museum – a journey that is sure to be an enlightening experience!
All participants are encouraged to organise sponsorship to raise much needed
funds to help save these unique treasures.
Bus transport will take 'Pilgrims' to Bribie Island (just beside the bridge)
where the walk begins. Following morning tea at Ningi Park, a short bus
ride* takes participants to Lee Road. Here the route travels through a
forestry firebreak to Saints Road then on to the Abbey Museum and the
ancient medieval stained glass windows in the Abbey Church.
As a participant you have the opportunity to visit the Abbey Museum
and Church and view the collections – including the magnificent
Winchester Windows themselves.
Date: Saturday 22 August
Time: 9:00 am
Place: Meet at the Abbey Hall (next to the Abbey Museum)
Cost: Adults $15 Children (under 12) $10
All participants receive: water, morning tea, lunch,
a certificate and a Pilgrim’s Medal.
* Bus transport required as there is no safe place to walk along the road edge. -
Rachael Sutcliffe says
Following the brilliant and Successful Nudgee arts Festival, we have 3 paintings donated to us to auction. The money from these auctions will go to support the Big Brekkie program operated by Nudgee.
Please follow the link for further information.
Auction will close 28 August 2009http://www.nudgee.com/public/news/community/bid-online-b105-art
Posted Monday 17 August, 2009 12:06 AM
