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24.01.2022 Our final 2019 lecture is almost here, with just a few days to go! ‘Patrons of the Arts as Deadly Rivals the Earl of Arundel, the Duke of Buckingham and Charles I’, with Tom Duncan. (event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2742093312509078/ ) ABOUT TOM DUNCAN Tom Duncan was educated at Trinity College, Dublin where he studied History of Art, Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. He then studied for his Masters in the US and moved to England in 1984 to complete his Ph.D. He regularly leads tours through Ireland, Italy and the Middle East as well as leading musical and opera festivals.

22.01.2022 ADFAS 2020 Membership We have a wonderful program prepared for next year (info coming soon!) so be quick to renew your membership or join for the first time! ADFAS memberships before 31st Jan will receive a $10 discount, a great Christmas gift to yourself or a loved one! ... Membership form attached below

22.01.2022 Our next lecture 'The Power and Glory of England’s Country Houses their evolution and changing role' is almost here, on the 20th of September! If you're eager to know a little bit more about what this lecture is all about, we've got a short summary to get you excited, so keep on reading! Event info: www.facebook.com/events/406940083295744/ This lecture goes back in time to explain the origins in British history, the changing nature of society and the way country houses hav...e evolved. This journey through their history illustrates the most magnificent examples in all their grandeur and beauty, while considering the impact they have had on society and its development. Consideration is given to changing roles and if they can still exert a powerful hold on society; how should we look on them today and how are they to survive and evolve in the future? To stay updated, click 'going' or 'interested' on the event page, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @adfasriverina

21.01.2022 Wow, our Half Interest Day with Tom Duncan has now sold out! Sorry to those who missed out, but for those who have tickets we really hope you enjoy the event!

21.01.2022 Our lecture for this August is 'Persephone's Isle- The Heritage of Sicily' by Sue Rollin. Click 'going' or 'interested' on the Facebook event to stay updated. More info on our website: www.adfas.org.au/societies/new-south-wales-act/riverina/

18.01.2022 Our September lecture is almost here, with just a few days to go! ‘The Power and Glory of England’s Country Houses their evolution and changing role’, with Anthony Russell. (event info: www.facebook.com/events/406940083295744/) ABOUT ANTHONY RUSSELL Anthony Russell is a cultural historian, writer and artist. Committed to the 'search for civilisation' and as an advocate of nonviolence, he is the founder of the Chandos Foundation whose motto is "Working for a better world through the arts and without awarding grants". He is the author of the book 'Evolving the Spirit- from Democracy to Peace'

16.01.2022 For anyone following or interested in ADFAS Riverina

16.01.2022 Dear ADFAS members, we have an exciting travel opportunity for you! As part of ADFAS travel please find attached details of a very special Archaeological tour with Dr Pam Gordon to Jordan in 2020. Dr Gordon has been involved with this archaeological project for almost 40 years! Images below show more information. Please do not hesitate to contact ADFAS with any questions you may have

12.01.2022 Our next lecture 'Persephone’s Isle The Heritage of Sicily' is almost upon us next Friday August 23! Here's some interesting info about our wonderful Lecturer, Sue Rollin. Event info: www.facebook.com/events/469664536928556/ ABOUT SUE ROLLIN... Sue Rollin studied at the Institue of Archaeology at London University and Heidelberg University. She speaks three ancient near-Eastern languages and several modern European ones. She has written two books with Jane Streetly- 'Blue Guide: Jordan' and 'Istanbul: A Traveller's Guide'

11.01.2022 We had a most entertaining evening with Charles Harris on Friday night. He took us to the world of Railway posters in the early part of the 20th Century and it was his style of presentation that made the whole thing such fun. Here are some examples of the works of art.

09.01.2022 Our next lecture 'Patrons of the Arts as Deadly Rivals the Earl of Arundel, the Duke of Buckingham and Charles I' is almost here, on the 18th of October! If you'd like to find out what it's all about, keep reading! Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2742093312509078/ Charles I created a court where architecture, painting and the visual arts received unprecedented encouragement from an English king. He deliberately set out to create a rival to the great courts of Eu...rope. This led to great rivalries within the English noble families and this lecture will explore this interesting period for the Arts. To stay updated, click 'going' or 'interested' on the event page, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @adfasriverina

06.01.2022 We hope you enjoyed our last lecture! Coming up next on October 18 we have 'Patrons of the Arts as Deadly Rivals the Earl of Arundel, the Duke of Buckingham and Charles I' presented by Tom Duncan. Click 'going' or 'interested' on the Facebook event to stay updated. https://www.facebook.com/events/2742093312509078/... More info on our website: www.adfas.org.au/societies/new-south-wales-act/riverina/

06.01.2022 Our lecture for September is 'The Power and Glory of England’s Country Houses their evolution and changing role' by Anthony Russell. Click 'going' or 'interested' on the Facebook event to stay updated. More info on our website: www.adfas.org.au/societies/new-south-wales-act/riverina/

04.01.2022 Our second and final interest day of the year is on October 19; 'Art and Architecture in Ireland', presented by Tom Duncan, who is also our final lecturer for the 2019 series. Bookings are essential; $35 non-members, $30 members. Please contact Sabina Cloros to secure your booking at [email protected] For more information see the event link below, and click 'going' or 'interested' to stay updated https://www.facebook.com/events/436322060337853/

03.01.2022 We're delighted to announce our AGM and Christmas Party for 2019! When: 19th November Where: 98 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga... Guest speaker: Lucy Fife- Gemmologist Contact Pat Castine, 0438875647 or [email protected] We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/468056157145061/

02.01.2022 ADFAS Riverina Committee had a meeting yesterday (see us all "Social Distancing") and we have decided to suspend the April and May lectures due to the COVID - 19 virus. We will keep you up to date as things change. We may be able to have Paul Brunton to speak at a later date, but Karin Fernald will not be coming to Australia (at least not this year). Email [email protected] if you have any queries.