We hold general meetings of the Melbourne Dickens Fellowship on the 3rd Wednesdays from March to November. These commence with updates on Fellowship matters via brief reports from the President, Secretary and Treasurer. They may also include news on the library, newsletter and social activities. Then the speakers present topics as listed in the syllabus and the evening concludes with light refreshments.
Meetings are held at The Faichney Room, Toorak Uniting Church, 603 Toorak Rd, Toorak, Victoria starting 7:30pm for 7:45pm.
We welcome visitors unless the event is for members only. Please email the Secretary in advance at info@dickens.asn.au of your intention to attend to ensure a seat and a guest name tag.(Map)
If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please CONTACT US.
Upcoming presentations and speakers are also listed on the home page.
Date |
Event / Presentation |
|---|---|
Friday February 6th |
The Dickens 214th Birthday Commemoration Dinner: Guest Speaker: Ted Reilly6:30pm for 7:00pm, Matthaei Room, University House, Cnr Tin Alley & 112 Professors’ Walk, University of Melbourne, Parkville. |
Wednesday March 18th |
Introduction to The Old Curiosity Shop: Andrew Gemmell |
Wednesday April 15th |
Madeline Bray and the Feminine Gaze: Barbara Sharpe |
Wednesday May 20th |
Neither oar nor sail – birth of the Comet steamboat: Veronica Delafosse |
Wednesday June 17th |
The President’s Night – Angela Burdett-Coutts: Warren Collins |
Wednesday July 15th |
Table top telling of The Old Curiosity Shop: Terry Hayes, Elizabeth McKenzie and Pamela Chaikin-Badoer |
Wednesday August 19th |
What is curious about The Old Curiosity Shop: Michelle Prawer |
Wednesday September 16th |
(1) Annual General Meeting and Elections(2) Members’ Night: Members read and discuss a favourite piece of Dickens |
Wednesday October 21st |
Table top telling of The Old Curiosity Shop: Terry Hayes, Elizabeth McKenzie and Pamela Chaikin-Badoer |
Wednesday November 18th |
Wares for sale: advertising in Dickens’ time: Terry Hayes |
Wednesday December 9th (Second Wednesday) |
Christmas Party (for Members only)Traditional Readings, Knowledge Bee, Singing, and Supper. |