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Alexander’s 150th Birthday
19/01/2019 - 20/01/2019
$150
The Celebration 0f the anniversary of FM Alexander’s 150th Birthday
Event: Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Matthias Alexander, founder of the Alexander Technique
Date: Sunday 20 January 2019
Time: 3pm
Venue: Wonders of Wynyard, 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard
General public are invited to join us to celebrate Alexander’s Birthday. A chance for us to demonstrate and talk about the technique at The Wonders of Wynyard (WOW). This local exhibition space will also have stalls. Photo of the paper exhibition of Alexander on display at the Wonders of Wynyard.
Saturday January 19th and Sunday January 20th 2019 in Wynyard Tasmania, where Alexander was born.
This is a sharing weekend for Alexander Teachers to come together and swap work, run workshops for each other, have discussions and celebrate the anniversary of the 150th Birthday of FM Alexander.
Accommodation :
The 3 rooms at the Alexandria are full. You are responsible for booking your own accommodation.
Extra accommodation is available at the Waterfront. 1 Goldie St, Wynyard. (This is a short walk along the river to Alexandria) Ph 6442 2351 http://waterfrontwynyard.com/
This lovely motel is situated on the waterfront and they have created a special deal for us. Prices below. They have rooms on hold till the end of September.
| Classic | Queen | King | Coastal Pod | |
| 1 Adult | $ 105.00 | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 | $ 240.00 |
| 2 Adult | $ 115.00 | $ 125.00 | $ 135.00 | $ 270.00 |
| Extra Adult | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 | $ 30.00 |
This not include breakfast. Group rate of $10 PP for breakfast.
Wynyard is very short drive from Burnie airport. Transport from the airport can be arranged. Wynyard also has a caravan park.
This weekend will be more exciting if those of you coming offer to run a workshop. Please list any ideas you have on the registration form.
Cost of the weekend: $150.00. This includes venue hire, Saturday morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Sunday morning tea and lunch, and contribution to the big Birthday cake for the public Birthday Afternoon Tea.
To register, complete this form and return to Penny McDonald – Registration Form 2019 birthday
How to pay – bring cash or credit card to the weekend or deposit to BSB 733 082 Acct no 519313
Time Table
Saturday
- 10.00am to 11.30am Welcome, Introductions and Hands on swapping
- 11.30am morning tea
- 11.45 am to 1.00pm Hands on swapping and/or workshops
- 1.00pm to 2.00pm lunch
- 2.00pm to 3.15pm Hands on swapping and/or workshops
- 3.15 to 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
- 3.30pm 5.00pm Hands on swapping and/or workshops
- 6.00pm Dinner
Sunday
- 10.00am to 11.30am Hands on swapping and/or workshops
- 11.30am morning tea
- 11.45 am to 12.30pm Hands on swapping and/or workshops
- 12.30pm to 1.30pm lunch
- 1.30pm to 3.00pm visit to Alexanders plaque and set up for afternoon tea
- 3.00pm to 5.00pm public afternoon tea and birthday celebrations. General public will be invited to join us to celebrate Alexander’s Birthday. A chance for us to demonstrate and talk about the technique at The Wonders of Wynyard (WOW). This local exhibition space will also have stalls. Potential publicity opportunities. Photo of the paper exhibition of Alexander on display at the Wonders of Wynyard.
