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Teasday at Flo Tea Lab
Tue, Oct 6, 12:00 AMFLO Tea Lab is a new hosted gongfu cha venue in Crows Nest. If you're new to the Chinese tea practice of gongfu cha, this session is for you. Host Phoebe offers a Tea Discovery hour where you'll taste two teas and learn more about the practice. **Cost is $30** *The venue is [upstairs at 65 Hume Street, Crows Nest](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vT8LaE17YWT7nZd1A), between St Leonards Station and Crows Nest Metro Station. We regret that there is no lift, only stairs to the tea studio.*

Skeptics in the Pub - CHASING A MOVING TARGET: VIRUS EVOLUTION
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 AM**Chasing a Moving Target: how virus evolution shapes and complicates our defences** This month, Scott Thomson will talk about the mechanics of the evolution of viruses from the perspective of evolutionary biology. Using case studies, he will illustrate how different viruses such as measles, influenza and HIV evolve in different ways and how the science, virus evolution and public trust interact. Scott Thomson is a research biologist specialising in Evolutionary Biology, with degrees and post graduate work in Taxonomy and Anatomy specialising in turtles and other vertebrates, both living and fossil. He also has degrees in Political Science and Software Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Statistics, and has studied at the University of Canberra, Australian National University and the Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil). He currently holds Research and Teaching Associates with Charles Darwin University, Centro de Estudos dos Quelônios da Amazônia - CEQUA (Brazil) and the Universidade de Sao Paulo. Currently he serves on the IUCN Climate Crisis Commission, the Catalogue of Life Global Team and the Ombuds Commission of the Wikimedia Foundation and is a member of the IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. From 2015 to 2020 he was Curator of the Chelonian Research Institute with approximately 20 thousand specimens under his care and the most complete collection of turtles in existence. Scott has spent the last 35-odd years finding and describing new species of turtles, and also looking at how species evolve through time and how they go extinct. Viruses, and other rapidly reproducing organisms help form the basis for modelling rates of evolution and hence are integral to these types of studies. He has named 7 species and 3 genera of turtles. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On the first Thursday of each month, Australian Skeptics and friends get together for Skeptics in the Pub. People generally start arriving at around 6pm after work. The talk begins at 7pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. The night finishes when the last person leaves. Enjoy a meal and a drink accompanied by lively discussion, free spoon bending lessons and the company of other sceptics, as we cover a variety of interesting topics. There is no need to belong to Australian Skeptics - all are welcome. Bring friends too. Please take a moment to read our [Code of Conduct](https://www.skeptics.com.au/code-of-conduct/). **REMINDER - If you are feeling ill or showing any signs or symptoms of a possible COVID (or indeed any) infection, please do not attend.** Parking is available nearby at: * 71 York Street Car Park (Wilson Parking) * Landmark Car Park (Secure Parking), 24 York Street * 321 Kent Street Car Park (Wilson Parking), ENTRY 86 Sussex Street * Queen Victoria Building Car Park (Wilson Parking), 111 York Street

Badminton training Granville - Advanced & intermediate 🏸
Sun, Oct 11, 5:00 AMTraining 🏸 for advanced and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

Aussie Free Social Chess night
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 AM♟ \*\*Chess Night at Carlingford Bowling Club – Free Social Chess! \*\* **Love chess? Want to play a few games, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed Saturday evening?** Come along to our \*\***Social Chess Night at Carlingford Bowling Club**\*\*. Whether you play regularly, haven't touched a chessboard in years, or simply enjoy a casual game, you're welcome to join us. This is \*\*social chess – not a tournament and definitely not professional competition\*\*. There are no ratings, no pressure and no expectation that you need to be an amazing player. Just turn up, find an opponent, play a few games and enjoy the night. 📅 \*\***When: \*\*** Every Saturday 🕔 \*\***Time: \*\*** 5:30 PM 📍 \*\***Where: \*\*** Carlingford Bowling Club 💡 \*\***Duration: \*\*** Approximately 2 hours 💰 \*\***Cost: \*\*** Completely FREE 😊 \*\* **Enjoyable Atmosphere:** Connect professionally and socially! There are \*\***no event fees or charges**\*\*. You can simply come along, play as much or as little as you like, have a chat with other chess players and leave whenever you're ready. **\#\#\# ♟ what kind of chess night is this?** The idea is simple: \*\*people getting together and playing chess for fun\*\*. You might play someone completely new, have a rematch, try an unusual opening, spend 20 minutes analysing one position, or just enjoy a few relaxed games. There is no formal tournament structure and no requirement to stay for the full session. **\*\*Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. \*\*** **IMPORTANT – Please Bring Your ID** **\*\*You must bring your ID with you. \*\*** **Carlingford Bowling Club requires visitors to have ID for entry, so please make sure you bring it. Unfortunately, the club may not allow you to enter without ID.** **🔞 Adults Only** Please note that \*\*children are not permitted at this event due to the club's entry requirements. \*\* **This is an \*\*adults-only social chess meetup\*\*.** \#\#\# A few things to know **This is an independent social gathering for people who enjoy chess. \*\*We are not affiliated with FIDE, Chess Australia, the NSW Chess Association or any other official chess organisation.\*\*But your rating in chess will definitely help you in the chess night.** There are no memberships to buy, no coaching packages and no obligation to purchase anything. Just \*\*bring your ID, bring your chess brain and come ready for a game. **\*\* ♟** If you're looking for a relaxed place to play chess on a Saturday evening and meet other people who enjoy the game, come join us. **\*\*See you across the board!** 😊 **\*\*** **https://socialtabletennis.com.au/social-chess-carlingford/** **Sponsored:** ## **Struggling with Math?** **Sharpen your skills with [FREE practice tests](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/practice-tests-math-topics) from [Aussie Math Tutor NSW](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/)!** Master any topic & boost your confidence. #Math #Tutoring #NSW **We are** **[Digital Marketing Company Sydney](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/), a digital marketing agency** that provides Affordable [Website Design](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/website-design/), [SEO,](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/seo/) [Social Media Marketing](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/social-media-marketing/), [PPC](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/pay-per-click-ppc-marketing/), Content Writing, and Email Marketing services, all tailored to accelerate your business growth and enhance online visibility. We build **Professional Websites Starting from $1100.**

Badminton training Granville - Beginner & intermediate 🏸
Sun, Oct 4, 3:00 AMTraining 🏸 for beginner and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim
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