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25.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM is excited about our "Fame & Fortune" session about to start. Especially the fun we plan for our 57th INFAMOUS BIRTHDAY coming soon - 14 March. Gathering interest fast - programme includes Guest Speaker - Coral Cogzell (Life Member of Forum), a Roast of Ipswich Forum, members daring to give Speeches for Special Occasions honouring infamous characters/people throughout history and of course... Notorious Nursery Rhymes. 1st meeting tomorrow - Thursday 31 January - 10:30am- 12noon - Ipswich Trades Hall, 4 Bell Streeet, Ipswich... My Moment of Fame! DON'T MISS ANY OF THIS FUN!

25.01.2022 "IN THE EYE OF THE STORM" - WARNING! Forecasters are `predicting' this will bring a flood of interesting speeches at IPSWICH FORUM on Thursday 27 February. Expected to arrive10am and should last from 10:30am-12noon. Please come and seek shelter in Rm 2, 3rd Flr, Ipswich Trades Hall Building, 4 Bell Street... especially if you have a FEAR of PUBLIC SPEAKING. contact us first. 0448 377 543.

25.01.2022 Don't go through life WONDERING WHAT HAPPENED - come to Ipswich Forum and MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!

24.01.2022 WHO WILL JOIN US? IPSWICH FORUM will celebrate their 58th BIRTHDAY Thursday 12 March - 10am for 10:30 to 12noon. HIP! HIP! HOORAY! ... you are welcome to join with members and friends for an exciting time of intellectual stimulation, fun and meaningful fellowship.

23.01.2022 FORUM is proud once again to offer an NCWQ Forum Speaking Bursary of $1000.00 through the NCWQ Bursary Program. Do you know someone who meets the criteria? Please make sure they are sent the information to follow up prior to the deadline - 20 May 2019.

23.01.2022 WINNERS ARE GRINNERS... and they are all WINNERS... in IPSWICH FORUM... meeting the challenges and growing in confidence and leadership skills every meeting.

23.01.2022 "Keeping Abreast of... " what Ipswich Forum is doing during this Covid19 Pandemic - we regret that our meetings have been suspended until further notice. Ensuring that the health of our members comes first. We shall keep you all up-to-date with what our group will be doing from time to time. STAY SAFE and STRONG EVERYONE...

22.01.2022 When `all is said and done' at IPSWICH FORUM - we love that 'we took a leap of faith'... and it gave us greater CONFIDENCE. Next meeting is Thursday 23 May - 10:30am-12noon, 3rd Floor, Ipswich Trades Hall, 4 Bell St, Ipswich. WHY DON'T YOU TRY IT TOO!

21.01.2022 If your desire is to enrich your life... through gaining more confidence... follow directions that lead you to IPSWICH FORUM.. become a confident speaker - this will enable you to speak out for justice, fairness or any special moments in life. Next meeting 11 April - 10am for 10:30am to 12noon - 3rd floor, Ipswich Trades Hall Building, 4 Bell St, Ipswich.

21.01.2022 HO! HO! HO!... and a MERRY CHRISTMAS to all - see you in 2020

20.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM members discovered `how to say poetry' and how to use this to develop better public speaking skills. FORUM is a whole stimulating experience... whether speaking or listening. Always intellectual rigour involved; always opportunity to practice and develop communication and leadership skills and to share opinions in a friendly, nurturing atmosphere - while building friendships.

18.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM SPEAKERS were absolutely inspiring, definitely educational, and extremely CONFIDENT while delivering their individual topics to FAME or FORTUNE - Lewis Thomas's influence on early Ipswich - was only 1 of 7 interesting topics. YOU TOO COULD ENJOY GOOD FORTUNE ... and CONFIDENCE - if you joined us at our next meeting - (due to Anzac Day Holiday) Thurs 9 May - Ipswich Trades Hall Building 4 Bell Street.

18.01.2022 NO STRESS! When we receive regular opportunity to practice with encouraging, nurturing support from experienced friendly members. Certainly overcomes these stress responses.

17.01.2022 HERE'S A BLAST from THE PAST for FORUM MEMBERS.... a stylish group from Ashgrove Forum at a Forum event approx 50 yrs ago - LETTIE MORELLE (far right) with Denise R (in white) & her husband. Need help to identify the 2 ladies on LHS. Denise was a member of Ashgrove Forum about 50 years ago - 2nd photo is Denise today - having rejoined Forum 26.7.18 - in IPSWICH... lucky us.

17.01.2022 If you want to FIND YOUR VOICE... but FEAR HOLDS YOU BACK. FORUM COMMUNICATORS will help you. IPSWICH FORUM meets 2nd and 4th Thursday at the Ipswich Trades Hall Building, 4 Bell St, Ipswich. 10am arrival for 10:30am-12noon meeting. All welcome. Next meeting 24 October.

16.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM has an INFAMOUS BIRTHDAY coming up... Thursday 14 March - a funfilled programme of `Roasting' our Forum plus legendary Life Member, CORAL COGZELL, as keynote speaker. Members will give "Speeches for Special Occasions" in the Life of the Infamous. Should be loaded with fun - including notorious nursery rhymes... hope we don't die laughing!

16.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM members will be searching for "The Seekers" this Thursday 14 Feb - we know they will find MORE CONFIDENCE at FORUM. Ipswich Trades Hall - 3rd Flr, 4 Bell St, Ipswich. 10am for 10:30 to 12noon. SEEK US OUT - via Private Message.

15.01.2022 Seek and ye shall find... deep and intellectual portrayals at IPSWICH FORUM. An entertaining morning unfolded when "The Seekers" led to topics - `We are all boat people'; Gold discovery's influence on Australia's migration; Job seekers have it tough; Profound life lessons learned from struggles of Ancestors; Warning - check facts when researching ancestry; Success of legendary Australian pop music group; and humour in personal fail when seeking to be more gracious.

15.01.2022 Four (4) IPSWICH FORUM members beaming after sharing the special opportunity to speak about GAINING CONFIDENCE and the intellectual rigour they enjoy at every meeting - thanks to ABLE AUSTRALIA for organising this fun and fabulous food for seniors in the community - allowing local services and organisations SUCH AS IPSWICH FORUM... to spread awareness of what is available in Ipswich.

14.01.2022 Ipswich Forum committee members are ready for action with a new programme commencing Thursday 9 July 2020. Meetings to be held 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Ipswich Trades Hall Building - 10am arrival, 10:30am-12noon. If you would like to gain confidence as a speaker/presenter; practice chairmanship; learn to voice an opinion; or simply meet new friends contact for further details via this Facebook page.

13.01.2022 WINNERS are GRINNERS... Clancy the Koala was happy to present a lucky door prize to IPSWICH FORUM member at the Seniors Expo & Gala Lunch today. Thanks ABLE AUSTRALIA for organising this opportunity for seniors in the community to explore options of services and organisations SUCH AS IPSWICH FORUM... available in Ipswich.

11.01.2022 If your aim in 2020 is to GAIN CONFIDENCE... IPSWICH FORUM's 1st meeting will be Thursday 13 February. 10am for 10:30am to 12noon Room 2, 3rd Floor, 4 Bell Street, Ipswich. ENQUIRIES Lorraine 0448 377 543 or Email [email protected]

10.01.2022 Forum Members are encouraged to practice a variety of speaking styles. The Community: Heads-up segment used recently in Ipswich Forum improved persuasive speaking skills while spreading the word about something important in the community. Member, Cora, took this opportunity to inform about a group of volunteers she is proud to be involved with - Days for Girls. Women from Ipswich to Boonah, who dedicate time to creating and supplying individual packages for disadvantaged young girls in other countries dealing with lack of feminine hygiene. We are proud of you Cora! Check out her group - daysforgirls.org

09.01.2022 It is with great sadness - that we inform our members, former members and friends that one of Ipswich Forum's longest standing members and a dear friend - DAPHNE BURROWS - passed away on the 2 September 2019. Daphne was a Foundation Member of our Forum joining in March 1962 to 1976 - rejoining in 1992 to 2016. Daphne was always a willing contributor, with a bright and bubbly personality... we were Blessed to have her as a loyal member - our sincerest condolences to her large and loving family. REST-in-PEACE dear friend. Daphne's funeral will be held 10:30am at the KARANA DOWNS UNITING CHURCH, 180 Swensons Rd, Mt Crosby. All members & friends welcome.

08.01.2022 A special HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - for anyone who is a Mother or has loved and cherished a MUM in their life... HAVE A GREAT DAY THIS MOTHER'S DAY! Go forth and spread the message of love in this world ....

07.01.2022 "A QUESTION OF INNOCENCE..." looking forward to this exercise in "Good Speech/Bad Speech" with FORUM LIFE MEMBER - Coral. We never stop growing/learning in FORUM. Ipswich Forum meets 2nd & 4th Thurs at - 3rd Flr, Ipswich Trades Hall, 4 Bell St, Ipswich. 10am for 10:30 to 12noon.

06.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUM invites you to a Workshop on "Good Speech/Bad Speech" plus much more... Thurs 10 Oct. 10am for 10:30-12 noon. Is it OUT OF THE QUESTION for you? ... or will you join us ...3rd floor of Ipswich Trades Hall Building.

05.01.2022 I just love being able to connect with our BREMER and IPSWICH FORUM members and some of our other FORUM groups during this time of isolation (without leaving the house). However, it will never replace the adrenalin rush that we get from meeting face-to-face and speaking and presenting to an actual live audience. However, this fun FB post gives a little idea of what can go wrong in such online video conferencing.

04.01.2022 FORUM COMMUNICATORS offers another great opportunity to gain skills in more effective communication. Don't miss this!

03.01.2022 You don't have to sing like Elvis to be CONFIDENT... IPSWICH FORUM can help you develop the Confidence to speak in any situation in life. We are about to launch our FAME and FORTUNE theme for the session. THURSDAY 31 January, 2019 - 10:30am to 12noon - Ipswich Trades Hall Building, 4 Bell St, Ipswich.

03.01.2022 "Here is the World - Beautiful & Terrible"... the President's theme for Ipswich Forum's 2nd session 2020. Members recently shared their perspective on "How We Look at It"... what ever `it' may be... once again proving that Forum members do this in so many ways. IPSWICH FORUM would love to give you the opportunity to speak out... about - HOW YOU LOOK AT IT?

03.01.2022 Absolute GEMS at IPSWICH FORUM - with fascinating tales of Diamonds & bloodshed... dangerous bedfellows indeed; the business built on salad rolls-$1000-and a handshake; dangers of fishing & rescuing shags; it brought about the downfall of Gough Whitlam; and grand plans to travel Australia inspired by Harry Butler. Sparkling examples of `lateral thinking' arising out of... "Who Thought That Was a Good Idea?".

02.01.2022 "All in a Days Work" - it's fun and intellectually stimulating ... for IPSWICH FORUM members. Why don't you join us for our 10:30am to 12noon meeting? Thursday 24 October - at the 3rd floor, Ipswich Trades Hall, 4 Bell Street, Ipswich.

02.01.2022 A bright start to Ipswich Forum's 2020 session - with all members accepting the stimulating challenge of Impromptu Speaking - "Skeletons in the Cupboard" - following a tutorial on "Funny Bones" ... giving tips on using humour in a speech. Excellent feed-back by the experienced Toni Risson topped off our experience. A GREAT WAY TO GET THE ADRENALIN PUMPING! We love it!

02.01.2022 A QUESTION of INNOCENCE... was a golden opportunity to learn from the wisdom of a Life Member with more than 50 years experience. Plenty of questions raised and opinions expressed by presenters, speakers and audience... another memorable event at IPSWICH FORUM.

01.01.2022 Two members of Ipswich Forum enjoyed the privilege of being with a very special group of longstanding friends from their community. Surprised to hear that their original group, which started 48 years ago, included a number of Ipswich Forum members of that era.

01.01.2022 IPSWICH FORUMs INFAMOUS 57th Birthday... has come and gone... but the memory shall live on. Lots of laughter, active involvement and reflection on some infamous people who made their mark in history for the wrong reasons. Ipswich members spoke of Jesse James, the Big Bad Wolf, Imelda Marcos, Angus McMillan and Lola Montez. Guest speaker, Forum Life Member, exposed the dark world of Kate Leigh & Tilly Devine, Queens of the early 1900s in the Sydney underworld. The `Roast-M...aster laid bare a list of bizarre situations experienced by various Ipswich members... all taken in great spirit as was the deflection by the responder who shared a number of misdemeanours by some notable Forum hierarchy present on the day. Each table group created a Notorious Nursery Rhyme to share with the gathering. In all... extremely different, hilarious fun, and absolutely memorable. THANKS to ALL WHO PLAYED A PART! See more

01.01.2022 Entertaining, informative and imaginative - well done IPSWICH FORUM - on your ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW... Sharing precious antiques from Tibet; legend in jewellery revealing possible royal ancestry; tragic story exposed behind unique door-knocker; family keepsakes awarded for rising above hardship; proof of existence of Devonian fish; dilemma of who should inherit family treasured gold bracelet; and secret solution to overcoming fear. BRILLIANT beyond belief...