Writing Your Family History
Would you like to write your family history? For more information on this proposed new group, please contact Nick Watson by phone 027 398 8861 or email nwatson500@gmail.com.
U3A Manawatu the first 20 years
This book, a history of U3A Manawatu researched and written by Carol Phillips, is available now for $10 a copy plus $4.50 pp. You can download further information and guidelines on how to purchase a copy here.
Collectors’ Circle
City Archives Time Capsule
Book Group 1
Book Group 1 has vacancies. For more information please contact Carol Phillips on 021 055 9164 or at carolphillips@inspire.net.nz
JAZZ and BIG BAND
Are you interested in Jazz and Big Band music? If you think you would like to join this new group, please contact John Ward by phone 358 7117 or email contact@gramophoneroom.co.nz
ZOOM – video and audio conferencing, chat and webinars
Michael Lawrence is happy to help members one-on-one if they need help setting up or using Zoom. Please contact him by email preferably on michael.lawrence97@gmail.com or ring 323 2456.
Recording & Broadcast Group
Now has a weekly programme on Manawatu People’s Radio. It is called “Manawatu Conversations” and focuses primarily on oral history. It is broadcast on Tuesdays at 1pm on 999AM. You can also hear the station here, or follow the link on the station’s web page: http://www.mpr.nz/. Past episodes are available as podcasts here. Queries to kstuartbirks@gmail.com