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February - 'Souvenirs'

25/2/2019

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​At our first meeting for the year we welcomed four new members and of course our returning members at a well attended meeting.  Our theme was ‘Souvenirs’ and we had a wonderful display and were fortunate to hear some very interesting stories and reminiscences about the pieces.  Many of the items were holiday souvenirs.

Margaret brought along a London Festival Theatre Program actually signed by Rudolph Nureyev.  She was lucky enough to go backstage and meet Rudolph following the ballet, a lasting memory.

Jacquie brought along a family heirloom, a Royal Stafford trinket box, produced for a ‘Back-to’ to Horsham in 1929.  A picture of Horsham featured on the lid.  Jan showed some Chinese artifacts and we were privileged to hear how she because interested in them as she told us about her background and growing up in Tasmania.

An unusual item - and a first for Collectors - was a bottle of wine from HDC winery in the Glenrowan area.  This winery no longer exists but we were reliably informed that they produced some very nice wines.  The bottle had been purchased and put away for a special occasion and then forgotten.  It was souvenir of the winery and many happy days out.   The wine looked as if it hadn’t improved with age and was most unlikely to be opened.

Robyn brought along a selection of souvenirs from London, Norway, Russia, Germany and Spain.  Wilma  showed  a pendant and necklet from Greece, and a drawn thread cotton and silk table mat bought from a lady at a church in Moni on Naxos Island, a Murano Red glass pendant from Venice  and wooden figures “The Deepings”, Nicholls Rivulet – Huon Valley.

Lynne had Cats from Istanbul, Italy and a reproduction of the Book of Kells.  Elaine brought along items from Switzerland  and Barbara items from Cairo, a Henry VIII fridge magnet, and an item from the Wedgewood factory.  Judith showed glass lollies purchased at Port Douglas and Venice as well as an ornament from Olympia in Greece.

Our scheduled March meeting falls on the 11th March which is a long weekend.  It was decided to hold the meeting for those who are around.  A theme was not set so please  bring along one or more of your favourite items.  The meeting will be held as usual in the U3A room at the Seniors Community Centre at 10.00 am.
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Judith Borthwick
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'The theme in February will be Souvenirs'

6/2/2019

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Collectors had a meeting in December where our theme was Christmas and once again we had some lovely items to admire.  Those who attended received a small plant in a tiny pot as a Christmas token.

Our February meeting will be held on February 11th at 10 am in the Seniors Community Centre.  We have several new enrolments who will be very welcome as will our returning members.

The theme for February will be ‘Souvenirs’.  This covers a wide range of items which could include holiday souvenirs, theatre programs, tickets or wedding souvenirs, etc.  The theme is a suggestion only and you are welcome to bring along another item if you prefer.  Looking forward to seeing you there on Feb 11th.
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Judith Borthwick
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    About the Collectors' group


    ​Do you enjoy 'Antiques Roadshow' and 'Bargain Hunt' on TV?  Have you a collection or the beginnings of one?  ‘Collectors’ is for people who enjoy collecting and seeing the collections of others.   Sessions take the form of ‘show and tell’, with participants bringing along an item or a collection to share with others in the group.  Items shown last year ranged from the quirky to the beautiful.  They may be inherited, be valuable antiques or items purchased from the Op Shop but which you enjoy.  It is hoped to have a guest speaker for one session to help us develop skills in identifying and valuing our purchases.  Please bring along to the first session one or two of your favourite items and be prepared to ‘show and tell’. 

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    Dorothy Webber -
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