This month’s book has John Doyle delving into the humble beginnings of his alter ego “Rampaging” Roy Slaven. It is the story of the fictional Roy Slaven as an adolescent in 1967 growing up in Lithgow, NSW. It is often humorous, as would be expected. It is also very moving in parts as we [...]
A sell out! Whilst maybe words rampaging Roy Slaven would religiously employ to lambast anyone from FIFA to Greco-Roman wrestling, this is the good kind! For those who were unable to secure tickets in time, we have a waitlist, please contact Camille at [email protected]. As we gear up to welcome the acclaimed comedian, actor and [...]
The brilliant playwright, Bennett, invents a scenario where the late Queen Elizabeth takes up reading as almost a full-time occupation. This opens her eyes to the world of fiction and causes great consternation to her staff. It gives Bennett the opportunity of poking fun at politicians and palace staff while praising the benefits of [...]
Thursday 11th May from 12:00 John Doyle will be speaking at the Club about his book Blessed: The breakout year of rampaging Roy Slaven. Who is Rampaging Roy Slaven? An Australian icon, a raconteur, an athlete of unsurpassable - and some may say improbable - sporting feats. Whether it was riding Rooting King to [...]
By Member Dr Nina Mistilis Our Book Club was resurrected in 2020 during the lockdown and has always operated online via zoom due to the nature of the circumstances during COVID. But it’s finally come home with its first in-person meet held on Tuesday 28 February at the Members’ Bar. Eight Members attended, [...]
The historical biography by author Michael Pembroke "Arthur Phillip – Sailor, Mercenary, Governor, Spy " was discussed at the February book club meeting on Tuesday last. While best known as the founding Governor of the colony, the surprising element to all, was the highly diversified and unexpected background of the man. The book [...]
17:00 Tuesday 31 January on Zoom We are commencing the 2023 Book Club on a powerful note with Michael Pembroke's Arthur Phillip: sailor, mercenary, governor, spy. This historical biography is based on the life of Arthur Phillip, While most Australians recognise this name, few seem to know much about him. Michael Pembroke delves into [...]
By our Book Club Member Mr David Castle For our last Book Club event of this year, we choose the Women of Troy by Pat Barker. With this book, we were taken into the entrails of the wooden horse sitting outside Troy in pre-biblical times – loaded with Greek warriors. This book is [...]
Last month, the Book Club covered the Booker prize shortlist 2021 novel by Sunjeev Dahota, China Room. It is a heartbreaking story of love, family, survival and betrayal which focuses on the story of a forbidden love that echoes across generations. Mehar, a young bride in rural Punjab, is trying to discover the identity [...]
By Book Club Member David Castle Despite Covid, Tattersalls Book Club has met every single month over the last two years, most of this online. This year we have read six books with two more to go. How the book Club meets work is that six people, especially those who recommend the book [...]
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