Show and Tell a BMCC Seniors Festival Event 11 March 2025

When: Tuesday 11 March 2025 9.30am to 12 noon

Where: Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, (Meeting Room 2), 106 Macquarie Rd, Springwood

Cost $10: Bookings can be made through EVENTBRITE

A few years ago (2016) BMACHO’s history conference at Mt Victoria had the theme of ‘Artefact’, when we were treated to a fascinating day of storytelling by numerous speakers who captured our imagination.

We are holding this event to allow people to once again tell their stories.

We urge you to drag out the family or town memorabilia and bring it along with a short story describing its provenance. It could be a photo, or an old tool, some jewellery or a doll, a precious book, a certificate or a pipe!

Each speaker will be given 10 -15 minutes to share their tale of days gone by. (The time allowed will depend on the number of people attending with items and willing to give a talk). We would like to compile a list of items before the day so we might contact you by email once you have booked.

Morning tea will be provided.

Out of interest, Professor Tanya Evans has written an interesting book Inheriting the Family: Objects, Identities and Emotions which is free to download. There is an interesting chapter which talks about Woodford Academy and Tarella Cottage Museum which you can access HERE

Short video ‘The Precious Family Keepsakes that hold meaning for generations on AEON

This presentation is supported by the 2024 BMCC Community Assistance Grant and is being held during the 2025 BMCC Seniors Festival

The full BMCC Seniors Festival Program can be accessed HERE