Bridge Night is held every Wednesday of the month and is not restricted to Members of the Association. Players of all levels are most welcomed, with novices given full support from the friendly and more experienced players. Contact Graham at this email for more information and to book in. Please feel free also to call […]
Celebrated for centuries by different cultures, the origin of April Fool's Day is unknown though it is speculated to date back to 1582 when France changed from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. In the Julian calendar, as in the Hindu calendar, the new year begins with the spring equinox around 1st April. Those who […]
As explained by the World Health Organization, autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 160 children. It refers to a range of conditions that manifest as challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. ASDs begin in childhood and tend to persist into adolescence and adulthood, and while some can live […]
A day of sorrow, penance, and fasting, Christians observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday annually. Also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday and Black Friday, this is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday and with church services. In Australia, it is first day of the Easter public holiday […]
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) marks the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen and has been celebrated annually since 1967 to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. The Day is organised by The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a not-for-profit organisation that promotes international understanding through children's […]
Landmines are called the perfect soldiers because they can lie hidden for years after a conflict until triggered by a victim to explode. Laid in strategic areas by parties at war to protect military position and important infrastructure, or to deny access to enemy forces, they are also used to terrorise civilian populations. Innocent civilians […]
At 3.00am In Victoria, Australia, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 4 April 2021, 2:00AM local standard time