ADJUNCT PROFESSOR ROD STOWE PSM, FRSN Career summary Rod Stowe formally retired from the NSW Public Service in November 2018 following a distinguished career spanning 41 years. Over this period, Rod spent 30 years in the Fair Trading/Consumer Affairs portfolio where he held various positions, including six years as Commissioner for Fair Trading. Other roles...
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10th April 2026 – Geoff Nadin – ‘Treasure House’ – The Stewart Dawson Story
Geoff Nadin – Author Geoff is a retired business consultant who wrote too many dry-as-dust reports for too many indifferent readers! Seeking an outlet for his unacknowledged talents, he turned over a stone and found, right on his doorstep, a whole world hidden in plain sight: the long-forgotten saga of the Stewart Dawsons. The path...
6th March 2026 – Chris Webber – Historian
Chris Webber – Historian Christopher Webber was born in England and lived in Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka before moving to Australia. He has been bushwalking in Australia and overseas for more than 50 years, and led walks for the All Nations Bushwalking Club. At the beginning of 2020, after the Federal government cut TAFE...
6th February 2026 – Rosie – The Exotic Animal Inn
Rosie – Owner of The Exotic Animal Inn & Animal Lover With over 10 years of experience as a vet nurse and a lifelong love for animals, Rosie is the heart and soul of the Exotic Animal Inn. Raised on property and surrounded by pets her entire life, she brings unparalleled expertise and passion to...
7th November 2025 – Phii Isaacs – the work of Rotary
Phil Isaacs will talk about Rotary and the great work he is associated with PHILLIP JOHN ISAACS OAM JP MSc EARLY HISTORY Schooling in Public School system in a single parent Family. Won cadetship to attend Sydney University Was a Scout achieving Queen Scout. Was on the NSW Training Team for Scouts. Later became a...
3rd October 2025 – Peter Perry – General Manager Blue Mountains Food Services
Peter Perry joined Blue Mountains Food Services in 2023 as General Manager. Prior to this, he has had a long career across many sectors, including government, manufacturing, banking, property, technology, education, disability, and aged care. His last role prior to joining Blue Mountains Food Services was as the CEO of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. He...
5th September 2025 – Hobbies and Craft Expo
On this day we will have over 25 exhibitors including Wool spinning, Arts and Crafts, Wood turning, Artists, Collectables. Jam making, Quilts, Pewter collection; First Day covers; Family History, Photography, Travel, Ukulele exhibition and strumming lessons, Wood carving, Table games, Outdoor adventure plus more. Exhibitors will be on hand to discuss their Hobby or Craft....
1st August 2025 – Chris McGullian – Crime Stories as set in East Timor
Chris joined the Sydney Morning Herald in 1984 and worked as a leader writer, Opinion page editor, Editorial page editor and Religious Affairs editor over the next 16 years. During this time he was also published in other newspapers and magazines in Australia, the United States and the UK. While still a regular columnist he...
4th July 2025 – Paul Kearney – Big Bands 1940-1950
Paul started presenting these Nostalgia Video shows in his mother’s retirement home at John Paul Village at Heathcote back in 2010. These shows were video clips from the 1930’s & 1940” featuring artists such as Bing Crosby, Shirley Temple, Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynne, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra etc. The residents...
6th June 2025 – Maurice Cooper – Bygone Beauties
Maurice will be talking about teapots. .