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The Welsh Society and Friends of the Sunshine Coast will be celebrating 29 years of gatherings on the Sunshine Coast this year with a family picnic to recover a Time Capsule and reveal the contents on Sunday July 3, 2022.
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The society began on Sunday, October 8, 1993, when members and friends gathered for a family picnic and buried a Time Capsule, containing secret contents, on the ‘Cwm Glas’ property at Belli, Eumundi. The site is guarded by a stone circle and two Custodians of the Capsule were appointed. Five children who were at the first gathering of the Society were appointed Junior Custodians of the Capsule.
The society began on March 1, 1993 when founders of the Welsh Society and Friends of the Sunshine Coast, James and Gwenllian O’Neil joined 22 adults and five children gathered at The Lions’ Park, Coolum Beach. They introduced themselves, sang the Welsh National Anthem and later enjoyed a picnic. These gatherings have continued with an annual luncheon on St. David’s Day on March 1; an annual Cymanfa Ganu celebration of Welsh music, singing, and culture; a shared Christmas luncheon in December together with various social gatherings such as a lunch or barbecues to provide further opportunities to meet with like-minded friends.
The Society welcomes those born in Wales, those who have lived in Wales, have Welsh roots or have an interest in Wales. The Society provides opportunities to meet together to celebrate Welsh culture and history in a warm, friendly atmosphere. For those interested in this event, more detailed information on location and time, or interest in the Welsh Society activities, please contact Evan Jenkins (President, Welsh Society Sunshine Coast) on 0428 224 503
Visit: www.welshsunshinecoast.com which eventuated in a deep and enduring friendship. Now that Shaimaa is in Australia as the BBC’s Australian correspondent, the two of them have shared their fascinating correspondence, their experiences and their friendship in the form of a twohanded memoir, Runaways. Shelly Davidow and Shaimaa Khalil are in conversation with ABC radio’s Sheridan Stewart for the book launch and author talk. It will be held on Friday, June 10 at 6pm at Peregian Beach Community House (the brand-new community house next to the tennis courts in Rufous St) Wine and finger food will be served on the evening.
RUNAWAYS
BOOK LAUNCH
This is an opportunity to hear two highly skilled intelligent writers introduce an exciting book. Shelly Davidow and Shaimaa Khalil met twenty years ago at the University of Qatar, where Shelley was a teacher and Shaimaa a student. Shelley is an Ashkenazi Jew from South Africa and Shaimaa is a Muslim from Egypt. Despite their geographical, religious and cultural differences, these two women found common ground,
CCTC SPECIAL SHOW
THE Lounge Suite is starring Dale Pengelley, a leading light in Australian Musical Theatre and dance. He played the role of Peter Allen in Boy from Oz when it premiered on the coast. High energy and full of song and dance, this stage show will have you swooning and swaying to the timeless tunes of Nat King Cole and The Rat Pack, and musical theatre classics like Singin’ in the Rain, The Boy from Oz, Chicago and Hot Show Shuffle. The Lounge Suite features just the right amount of romance, cabaret and swing to make it a sensation you won’t forget. Hurry!
CCTC Theatre, Saturday, July 2, 2pm and 7pm. Adults $40 Concession $38, Group price $35 a ticket.
Bookings essential 5448 2053, info@anniesbooks.com.au
