Margaret is a painter, photographer, potter and print-maker. She studied at the School of Art, Hobart, from 1974-78 and was awarded the Diploma of Arts (Visual) in 1978. In 1988 she was awarded a TAFE Certificate in Ceramics from Rosny College. She lived for 19 years at Tea Tree where painting with acrylics, water colour and mixed media was a consuming passion.
Margaret is a keen bushwalker which is reflected in the subject matter of her paintings. She conducted a drawing and painting class at her home in 1981 and carried on that tradition in later years with Adult Education painting and drawing classes.
She was listed in `Tasmanian Artists of 20th Century' edited by Sue Backhouse and `A Dictionary of Women Artists of Australia' by Max Germaine.
She has exhibited in selected exhibitions at the Art Society of Tasmania for many years and she has also exhibited with the Australian Society of Miniature Art, Tasmania. Her work is represented in Private Collections in Tasmania, NSW, ACT and PNG.

Brenda is a retired teacher. She has been researching her own family for 18 years and for 15 years she has been helping members and visitors to the Tasmanian Family History Society Library with their research.

Alison has been dancing literally for as long as she can remember - she has collected teaching qualifications and taken part in displays and keeps in touch with teachers all over Australia.

Frances was teacher trained and spent much of her professional life in administration. She was Principal of Jane Franklin Hall in the 1960s and PLC Armidale in the 1980s. Since retirement she has traveled widely, lectured for U3A and recorded for Hear-a-book etc.

Ruth is an ex-history teacher at Rosny College and Director of RAST.
Jewel is a Gemmology Education Officer and Director of the National Gem Association.

Karle was Executive Officer of the Tasmanian Government's multicultural affairs unit from 1981 until his retirement in 1994. He was a major participant in the development of the International Wall of Friendship in association with Tasmanian historian, the late Basil Rait, M.B.E., and is widely credited with the concept coming to fruition. Karle is the author of `A History of Tasmania's International Well of Friendship' published in 1998.

Annesley is a registered psychologist in private practice, a registered teacher and trained mediator. He has had a variety of life experiences and has a strong belief in the use of appropriate psychology for a variety of situations. He has extensive experience in music and some drama.

Hugo once taught at University of Tasmania and has given previous U3A courses including 'The Poetry of W.B.Yeats', a prepared reading of Alan Bennett's 'History Boys' and A Review of Human Rights.

Louis trained at Tasmanian School of Art and worked in art departments in Hobart and Sydney. He operates his own art/advertising studio and has tutored with Adult Education.

Noela has a background in teaching maths and science in secondary schools. She has been giving courses at U3A for a number of years.

Ian was the Professor of Child Health at UTAS from 1969-1988, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at UTAS from 1984-1988, Dean of the Fiji School of Medicine from 1989-1991 and WHO Consultant in Bangladesh in 1993.

Krista is a dance addict who just can't give it up. She has been dancing in one form or another for at least 60 years.

Noela has a background in teaching maths and science in secondary schools. She has been giving courses at U3A for a number of years.

Chris was a radio broadcaster for 12 years and has sung roles in opera, oratorio and on ABC radio.