Who We Are
Glyde-In Community Learning Centre, 42 Glyde Street, East Fremantle, offers courses, talks and activities that we hope will enrich your enjoyment and knowledge, and foster a healthy community life.
We aim to be a source of learning that doesn't cost the earth, that doesn't need prior knowledge or qualifications, and doesn't ask for a huge commitment of your time. Our courses are non-competitive and informal, including art and craft classes, language classes and computer classes. Tutors are from all walks of life, and we welcome more! Glyde-In is committed to the inclusion and recognition of all members. The premises are wheelchair accessible. The Centre is run by a volunteer Management Committee, and four part-time staff members. We generate much of our funding through membership and course fees, and are also supported greatly by the Town of East Fremantle, who provides our building and its maintenance, and substantial funding. For a copy of the Chair's 2022 report, please click HERE
Glyde-In gratefully acknowledges the support of staff and councillors of East Fremantle Council.
Enrolments for Term 1, 2023 open on Wednesday 1 February - book in person from 8.30am, online from 9am and continue throughout the term, spaces permitting.
Whilst masks are not mandatory, we do encourage everyone to wear a mask when attending indoor events and to keep your vaccinations up to date. Please stay home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms and seek medical assistance where appropriate.
Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
In this second talk, Professor Steven Tingay will explain the telescopes that operate across the electromagnetic spectrum, from earth and in space, that are used to explore the Universe. Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
Join Andrew to learn about threatened plant species in WA and the role of the Western Australian Seed Centre in helping conserve them. Youll find out what is involved in conserving seed over the long term, from collecting the seed through to storage. Andrew will also explain how the seed collections are being used to improve our knowledge and the conservation status of our threatened plants through research and translocation. Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
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In Perth, the sea and its use for leisure pursuits is an intrinsic part of our culture. But using the coastline for such purposes has not always been fashionable. In this talk, local historian Richard Offen will trace the history of the seaside holiday from its roots in the UK and Continental Europe. Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
Dr David Cook will demonstrate a new aspect of virtual reality that allows people to ''re-invent'' their hands. Dexterity can be a challenge for some and it is described by the World Health Organisation as a ''perishable skill''. This talk will shine a light on recent progress that shows the benefit of using Virtual Reality (VR) to get around some of the common challenges such as hand tremors and arthritis. David will share new areas of research that shows evidence of enabling older hands to write letters, repair muscle memory in the hands and fingers and restore movement. Cost $18, $14 for Members, $11 Concession
Do you know whats going on in astronomy in Western Australia? Have you heard about WAs Square Kilometre Array? To learn why this ground breaking structure will be one of the most powerful facilities for astrophysics ever conceived, attend the final talk in Professor Steven Tingay''s three-part series. Cost $163, $158 for Members, $144 Concession
Bus trip. Board a luxury minibus for a trip into the middle of the Pinnacles Desert. Stopping at Lancelin around 2.30pm to visit a bakery, we'll take a short walk to the lookout, and maybe visit the pub for a drink (each at own cost). Then a 50-minute drive to Hangover Bay where we'll enjoy a bush tucker/bush medicine walk and a walk on the beach. After that we'll drive to the Pinnacles and while we wait for the stars and planets to arrive we'll enjoy a traditional Australian barbeque dinner in the Pinnacles Desert with a glass of Swan Valley wine as we watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. Telescopes and Astro binoculars for star gazing are supplied, allowing you to see the planets and stars and our moon in great detail. There is also the option to attach your smartphone to the telescope to take stunning pictures of the moon. There will also be storytelling from Indigenous astronomy including an explanation of the creation of the universe. Meet at Prinsep Road, Melville at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm departure. Book by 28 February.
Cost $30, $25 for Members, $25 Concession
Meet there. After the unexpected death of her husband, Iris inherits a house in Lunenburg, Nova
Scotia. Accompanied by her best friend, Iris travels to Lunenburg and discovers that her husband had another life that she knew nothing about. A romantic comedy with a touch of lust from the pen of Norm Foster (The Love List, On A First Name Basis, The Ladies Foursome). Book by 10 March. Venue: Mosman Park Memorial Hall, 16 Lochee St,Mosman Park.
Cost $40, $35 for Members, $32 Concession
Meet there. Fremantle''s Victoria Quay is rich in history - if only the Quay could talk! Join John Dowson, historian with the Fremantle Society, on a heritage walking tour that''ll bring Fremantle Quay to life while tapping into the rich and vibrant history of the area. You''ll have the unique opportunity to visit little-known areas of Slipway Precinct, Slip Street and the Steamship Buildings where much happened concerning Lumpers wages, strikes and other colourful business of the Port. Along with John''s professional commentary, this tour will also include a special, private interior visit to the former Adelaide Steamship Company Offices in Mouat Street. At the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a coffee with the group and reflect on the ships and shipping of days gone by! You might even decide to stay on for lunch at Gage Roads brewery (all drinks and food at own cost). Meet at 10.15am on the front steps of the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle Cost $46, $41 for Members, $37 Concession
Meet there. Escape rooms are live-action team-based games where players discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to accomplish a specific goal (usually escaping from the room) in a limited amount of time. Games take place in brilliantly themed rooms designed with incredible attention to detail. Once the door closes, you must work together to solve a series of fiendishly clever clues. You have just one hour of pulse-racing excitement to win your freedom - if you can! Afterwards, we will lunch at the Spice Market Restaurant in the High St Mall (at own cost). Meet at the venue, U29A/36 The Piazza, South Terrace, Fremantle at 10.45am. Book by 1 March Coming Up...
...Click on an activity below for details or, visit our programme page for a complete list and to enrol into multiple activities.
Date Monday 27-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Wednesday 29-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Thursday 30-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Friday 31-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 9:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Monday 3-Apr-2023
Single session
Time 10:00am (1 hr)
Venue Glyde-In Garden Room
(Open)
Date Friday 24-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 12:00pm (10 hr)
Full (Full)
Date Sunday 26-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 2:00pm (2 hr)
(Closed)
Date Wednesday 29-Mar-2023
Single session
Time 10:15am (1 hr, 30 min)
Full (Full)
Date Tuesday 4-Apr-2023
Single session
Time 10:45am (2 hr, 45 min)
(Closed)
Glyde-In is grateful for the support of:
The Town of East Fremantle 
Lotterywest
Glyde-In is a proud member of:
Linkwest Community Learning & Development 
Adult Learners Week 
WA Council of Social Services