COMMEMORATING ANZAC DAY APRIL 25, 2022
In lieu of our annual ANZAC Day event here in Winnipeg, here are a few links to online services that might be of interest to you.
Be sure to search around online for other opportunities to remember those killed in war and to honour returned service personnel. Continue reading
Manitoba Theatre for Young People is digitally staging a performance of this award-winning Australian production from now until October 24.
“The seas have risen, billions have died and those who are left live on farms atop skyscrapers, atop mountains. The scientists have tried everything. Floating islands sank, space probes found nothing, and the giant sponges, visible from the moon, are now rotting icons of failure.”
The play explores the unknown and the magic that exists deep in the oceans. Watch the trailer and then book a stream of The Last Great Hunt’s The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer today and enjoy the magic in your home.
Tickets are only $15, available at MTYP or by calling 204-942-8898.
“I was happy to introduce His Excellency Martin Harvey, High Commissioner of New Zealand in Canada to Honourable Kelvin Goertzen, Deputy Premier of Manitoba for the first diplomatic engagement between New Zealand and Manitoba.” – Brad Robertson, Chief of Protocol, Province of Manitoba.
This from Toby Elson …
“I ran out of Vegemite in November. As you know, Stonewall FF hasn’t been able to get any for a while and I needed my Vegemite fix.
“So, I ordered custom jars from Australia for the same price (with shipping) compared to what I’d been paying locally for the small jars.
“All in, it was $70 for 5 large jars and took 4 weeks to arrive. It was packed really well and fun to have my named jars.
“Sign up at the Vegemite store and get 10% off your first order.”
Thanks, Toby!
We love getting recommendations for events, movies, TV shows and books from our members. Two of these are in the Dec 2020/Jan 2021 issue of the Yarn – repeated below as reminders – and the first one was sent to us by Chris Brasher.
The new live-action movie “Mulan” is directed by New Zealander Niki Caro, who also directed “Whale Rider”. “Mulan” is on Disney+ and it’s very good. Thanks for letting us know, Chris.
Netflix is showing “The Dressmaker”, an excellent Aussie flick based on the book of the same name by Rosalie Ham, directed by Jocelyn Moorehouse, and starring an extraordinary cast including Kate Winslet and Judy Davis. Highly recommended by Jenny Gates.
And CBC Gem is currently screening a program on the show The Nature of Things titled “Wild Australia: After the Fires”. Signs of life and hope emerge from the scorched landscapes of the worst wildlife disaster in modern history. This recommendation comes to us from Brian Hydesmith.
Any suggestions for things to watch or do? Email us at info@downunderclub.mb.ca and we’ll share them with members.