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Armidale Events

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No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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HASS Research Seminar

A3 Lecture Theatre Arts Building, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

Classical Mythology and Children's Literature: An Alphabetical Odyssey - Elizabeth Hale (Associate Professor of English, University of New England) Elizabeth Hale will speak about her new book, co-authored by Miriam Riverlea (illustrations by Steve K Simons). From the fauns of Narnia to the centaurs of Harry Potter, children's texts are inspired by classical mythology. They retell, adapt, allude to, and revise the ancient myths for modern audiences, introducing young readers to worlds of mythological thought. This book takes readers on a […]