Edition
Oct 19 - Jan 20
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What’s On
MONDAY
THURSDAY
1PM-3.30PM 500 CARD CLUB
10AM-12:15PM VOUCHER BINGO
7PM APL POKER
1PM - 3:30PM 500 CARD CLUB
FRIDAY
TUESDAY 9AM-12NOON INDOOR BOWLS 10AM-12PM MORNING MEMORIES (2nd Tuesday of the month)
10.30AM-2PM GOOD MORNING ETTALONG (last Tuesday of the month)
1.30PM-5PM CHESS CLUB 6.30PM-9PM EUCHRE CLUB
5.30PM FISHING CLUB –MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLES 8PM FREE LIVE MUSIC IN RILEY’S (subject to change)
FROM 7PM MEMBERS $10,000 MEGA CASH DRAW
Pool starts at $1000 & jackpots by $1000 at the end of the week if not won. When jackpot reaches $10,000 it must be won. LTPS/18/29592
FROM 7PM MEMBERS $10,000 MEGA CASH DRAW
Pool starts at $1000 & jackpots by $1000 at the end of the week if not won. When jackpot reaches $10,000 it must be won. LTPS/18/29592
7PM-9PM GAME SHOW
with Entertainer Dave Patten
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY 1.30PM-5PM CHESS CLUB 7PM APL POKER 8.30PM TO LATE FREE LIVE MUSIC IN SPORTS BAR (subject to change)
SUNDAY
7PM $3000 BIRTHDAY WISH
$3000 must be won on the last Wednesday of the month. LTPS/18/24061
12PM-3PM FREE LIVE MUSIC ON TERRACE(subject to change) 3PM SURF & TURF IN RILEY’S Raffle
CONTENTS WHAT’S ON DAILY/2 THEATRE COMES TO ETTALONG – INTO THE WOODS /3 GOOD MORNING ETTALONG /4-5 MENTALS & THE RADIATORS /6 MICHAEL JACKSON – THE LEGACY TOUR /7 The robertson brothers /8 ELVIS - An American Trilogy /9 PJ LANE – the Don Lane Story /10 Street food kitchen /11 MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH / 12-13 TOURISM /14-15 SUMMER MENU preview /16 KIDS MAGAZINE /17-22 AGM /23-29 poker /30 KIDS MAGAZINE /31-35 XMAS TOY & HAM RAFFLES /36 SWING INTO XMAS /37 QUEEN FOREVER /38 JOHN WATERS - BOB DYLAN SHOW /39 XMAS DAY BUFFET LUNCH /40-41 NYE /42-43 TOURISM /44-45 TUSK - FLEETWOOD MAC SHOW /46 Back to 70’s & 80’s show /47 RILEY’S & SPORTS BAR ENTERTAINMENT /48 TERRACE ENTERTAINMENT /49 THE MORNING CLUB /50 AUST DAY BBQ /51 THIRSTY MERC /52
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A Musical Theatre experience at Ettalong Diggers
Tickets Are Available At Reception For Members & Guests This production is performed by the full-time students of Palm College, a professional performing arts school on the Central Coast. Ettalong Diggers are proud to support and promote the talented
Central Coast performers in this event. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia). All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
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SATURDAY NIGHT ON A TUESDAY MORNING.....
GOOD MORNING Good Morning Ettalong is a live entertainment format put together especially for our members and guests on the last Tuesday of every month.
The Good Morning Ettalong band feature at every show as the backing band for the talented entertainers we have every month
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NOVEMBER 26
Drawing from the same well as Patsy Cline, Linda Ronstadt, you’ll also sense a dash of Anne Murray and Dolly Parton and Dusty Springfield. The ‘Pocket Rocket’ has an energy and passion for entertaining, equally matched with her strong and emotive voice and dynamic stage presence. Reflections is a show that takes you on a journey through the 50’s & 60’s with timeless songs such as, Crazy (Patsy Cline), It’s My Party (Leslie Gore), Puppet on a String (Sandie Shaw), You’re My World (Cilla Black), Then He Kissed Me(The Crystals), Be My Baby(The Ronettes), Downtown (Petula Clark),Will you Still Love Me Tomorrow(The Shirelles), Son of a Preacher Man (Dusty Springfield) and many more!
After private classical vocal classes and dance training in Sydney, Grant has had a career that has seen him work as a performer all over the world. After performing for seven months in a revue theatre in Barcelona he moved to Paris to achieve some of his early goals in the “Lido”, and the “Moulin Rouge” which were to be a foundation of his “Entertainer” status. Grant then had a wonderful opportunity to perform in the most successful musical of all time, “Cats”, where he starred in Paris, Hamburg, and Zürich, playing all three lead male roles of Munkustrap, Rum Tum Tugger, and Gus. Between engagements Grant toured extensively through Europe and most recently, Grant has been having great success with his own “one man” Shows, and enjoys the freedom to work freelance, performing his shows on Cruise Ships, Galas, Events, etc. Grant is back home now and excited to perform many classic Pop and Rock hits, and ballads, together with some of his continental European repertoire, to give his Australian audiences a culturally rich, elegant and exciting show.
REFLECTIONS FROM CLASSIC COUNTRY TO 60’S POP STARRING KEL-ANNE BRANDT
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ETTALONG THE GME BAND FEATURES:
Show resumes approximately: 1.10pm, finishes by 2pm
Logan McCrory (Drums & MD) Dave Tavendar (Keys) Peter Gray (Bass)
TICKETS $8 MEMBERS | $13 NON- MEMBERS
Doors open: 10.30am Show starts: 11am Break for lunch: 11.50am-12.50pm Bingo: 12.50pm
All tickets include a lucky door ticket, raffle ticket, Bingo, prizes and of course the GME band, special guest artists and comperes.
DECEMBER 24
JANUARY 28
From Abba to Mamma Mia to FABBA! This show will take you on a musical journey playing all the favorite Abba songs and adding the fun and comedy of Mamma Mia the movie...... with a little bit of Xmas glitter! this show is suitable for all ages - so bring the grandkids and share the Abba love.
The story, the songs of Olivia Newton-John. Beginning with the great J.O.K. who launched her career on the “SING SING SING” show. This show follows Olivia’s career from her early country beginnings to Grease, Xanadu, The Main Event to today. This show is jam packed with hits and will have you singing along with all the songs you love from both Olivia and J.O.K. plus the stories that will warm your heart.
FABBA-ULOUS XMAS
TWO OF A KIND
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THE MENTALS AND THE RADS IN ONE SHOW!
ONE MASSIVE NIGHT
TWO CLASSIC BANDS
THIS OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND…YOU WILL WISH THAT YOU WERE 17 AGAIN!
MENTAL AS ANYTHING with nearly 40 years of recording and non-stop touring. 25 top 40 hits (not many bands can boast that!) – this iconic Aussie band are still as popular and relevant as ever. Sustained local and international airplay, a live sound that never dates and fronted by one of the most likable characters in Australian music history, Greedy Smith. THE RADIATORS have carved a niche in Australian rock history. They have shared the stage with all the great Aussie acts with over 4000 shows to their credit. The Radiators have recorded over 100 original songs with two albums being awarded platinum status and two achieving gold. These boys are a true Aussie working rock band.
SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND
MEMBERS $40 NON-MEMBERS $45
DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 8.30PM
STANDING ROOM EVENT
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DIRECT FROM USA
LEGACY, THE WORLD’S GREATEST TRIBUTE TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENTERTAINER…MICHAEL JACKSON
Brought to life in a full-scale production that includes a live band bringing the energy, the dance, and the music that spans generations. Starring William Hall as Michael Jackson.
WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
$40 MEMBERS $45 NON-MEMBERS
William Hall who has travelled the World with this incredible show along with his live band and dancers will give every audience member an experience that comes as close as ever to seeing the King of Pop himself.
DOORS OPEN 7.30PM SHOW STARTS 8PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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DO YOU DREAM OF RELIVING THE GOOD OLD DAYS? Were you a fan of The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Everly Brothers and The Hollies?
Well don’t miss THE ROBERTSON BROTHERS VARIETY SHOW featuring Simon Brook McLaughlan from the original cast of Jersey Boys...... This amazing interactive live Variety TV style Show will have you singing, dancing, laughing and crying!
Seating SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
$49 MEMBERS $54 NON-MEMBERS
DOORS OPEN 7.30PM SHOW STARTS 8PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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ROY ORTUSO PRESENTS / DIRECT FROM THE USA
STARRING VIC TREVINO JNR / JUSTIN SHANDOR / BEN THOMPSON AMERICAN TRILOGY The show begins with Vic Trevino Junior, who is returning to Australia for his fifth tour. Vic captures the audience with his raw rockabilly sound and feel combined with some of the best Elvis dance moves. Ben Thompson, winner of the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13TH
$50 MEMBERS $55 NON-MEMBERS
contest, takes the role of Elvis in his movie years and the ‘68 comeback special. Since the passing of Elvis there has never been a tribute artist that has captivated the look, moves and sound, more than Justin Shandor. Don’t miss the ultimate Elvis experience!
DOORS OPEN 6.30PM SHOW STARTS 7PM
Seating NO RESERVED SEATING
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Award winning entertainer PJ LANE pays homage to his iconic father in
The Don Lane Story THE DON LANE STORY He is the son of show business royalty who refuses to live in the shadow of his famous father, in fact PJ Lane is shining a spotlight on the life of Don Lane like only he can. After TV roles in Underbelly: Badness, Neighbours, Serangoon Road and the US feature film Freedom, alongside Cuba Gooding Jr, Lane is headed back to the stage to tell the story of his father’s journey through journey from the old Vegas showrooms through to the golden years of Australian entertainment.
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
$25 MEMBERS $30 NON-MEMBERS
“I have always wanted to journey through my dad’s fascinating life with music. After a few years of working on stage and performing for audiences all over the country, I’m ready to tell my dad’s story and perform his numbers the way they’re supposed to be performed”. ‘The Don Lane Story’ is an exciting dose of nostalgia with some of Australia’s best musicians helping to create a dazzling spectacle that chronicles the life of an entertainment legend.
DOORS OPEN 6PM SHOW STARTS 6.30PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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Barramundi spring rolls Asian skewers Sushi Korean fried chicken Pork and prawn dumpling
Drunken Thai noodles pad kee mao English fish and chips New York burger Authentic Street tacos
with coriander and tomato chutney
Mexican street corn elotes
Sabih
Classic margherita pizza
with spiced chickpeas
Canadian loaded fries
Asian salad Onion pakoras with tamarind chutney
COMING SOON!
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THE PENINSULA
MELBOURNE Tuesday November 5th experience the event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place…
• Fashion parades • Magnificent food 3 course sit down menu • Prizes for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female, Best hat and Sweeps
Ettalong Diggers, we have a trifecta on it all!
• Large Screen to watch the race
Join us for Melbourne Cup Day 2019 – we know you will have a great time playing the field with us. It’s definitely a Hi 5 event!
• Award winning entertainment with: NATHAN FOLEY and the ETTALONG DIGGERS BAND
TUESDAY MBER 5TH NOVE T I C K E T S:
• Hosted by SHANE EDWARDS
ERS $65 MEMB EMBERS $70 NON-M
DOORS OP
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11.30AM
BOOK A GROUP OF 10
PLACE YOUR BETS!
10 (in one transaction) and receive
The operating hours for the TAB located in our Sports Bar are:
a free bottle of Bubbly!
7am – 7pm access externally at side of club 8.30am-7pm internally
*Members and guests wishing to place their bets early to avoid the rush can place their bets for the Cup from Sunday 3rd November 11am till 6.15pm and on Monday 4th November from 10.30am -6.30pm. Think! About Your Choices. Call Gambling Help 1800 858 858
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This year (in between cruise ship engagements) Nathan auditioned for ‘The Voice’ and was placed in Team Delta.
NATHAN FOLEY Nathan has had vast experience for 29 years on stage & television known primarily for his success as a singer/ presenter for 10 years on Channel 9’s “HI -5”. Currently Nathan is touring the world as a guest entertainer showcasing his energy packed solo variety shows for all the major cruise liners and he WON “Princess Cruises Entertainer Of The Year” 2016 out of over 2000 entertainers worldwide being the first Australian ever to win the title in the Caribbean.
Ettalong Diggers are thrilled to have him as our guest entertainer (with the fabulous Ettalong Diggers Band) for our 2019 Melbourne Cup Luncheon.
” I love your tones, I love listening to you sing, You have soul” - KELLY ROWLAND (International Rnb Singer & Member of Destiny’s Child)
THE START
THE MAIN RACE
THE FINISH LINE
Classic Caesar salad
Garlic and thyme scented chicken supreme, potato, broccolini
Selection of chocolate
Beetroot cured salmon with sourdough crisp
Tea & Coffee station Herb crumbed barramundi, potato, heirloom tomatoes
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DISCOVER ET TALONG W I T H E T TA LO N G D I G G E R S V I S I TO R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T R E
CALL IN AND MEET OUR FRIENDLY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL ASSIST YOU WITH: • The best things to see and do when visiting our beautiful region
TRADING TIMES Mon 10am – 2pm Tues – 8.30am – 3pm Wed – Sat 8.30am – 5pm
• Accomodation • Assistance in planning your stay with us
• Tour Bookings
BROCHURE STANDS ARE ACCESSIBLE
• Advise on the best walking trails, cycle routes & lookouts throughout the Central Coast
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3am Sat & Sun 7.30am - 3am
• Maps and directions • Transfers
WE AIM TO MAKE YOUR STAY AT ETTALONG BEACH A MEMORABLE ONE 51-52 THE ESPLANADE ETTALONG BEACH | (02) 4343 0140
S H A RE YO UR E T TA LO NG B EAC H E X P E R I E N C E S #V I SI TO U R PE N I N SU L A
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YOUR ITINERARY TO A MAGICAL S TAY I N E T TA LO N G B E A C H • Take a walk around our seaside town centre which consists of several boutique, homewares and giftshops for you to discover that something special for someone or why not treat yourself.
• Book a Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour and learn more about the lustrous and rare Akoya Pearl grown here in our stunning waterways. www.pearlsofaustralia.com.au
• Take a little adventure into the Bouddi National Park and experience the wonders of the Bouddi Coastal Walk. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-todo/walking-tracks/bouddi-coastal-walk
• No visit is complete without taking a stroll along the Ettalong Foreshore walkway with views of Lion Island & Palm Beach in the distance to the crystal clear water washing ashore.
• Catch the Ferry to Palm Beach and check out where “Home and Away is filmed or take a walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse. www.palmbeachferries.com.au
• After exploring our beautiful region you will need somewhere to stay. Here are our top 4 picks
• From the heart of Ettalong there are over 40 cafes and restaurants to send your taste buds into a spin. • Hire BBQ Boat from Andersons Boatshed, drop in a line and cook up a few snags for a day out on the water you will never forget. www.andersonsmarina.com.au • Hire a Kayak or learn how to Paddleboard on our calm waterways. www.ettalongsup.com.au
• Mantra Ettalong Beach (02) 4344 8888 • Accom Holidays & Short Term Stays (02) 4344 6152 • Ettalong Beach Premium Waterview Apartments 0490 074 366 • Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort (02) 4341 1999
• Pamper yourself with a beauty treatment or massage from the Advance Skin Spa. www. advancedskinspa.com.au • Eat, Shop & Play at the Galleria Ettalong with its charming Italian feel, numerous restaurants, Cinema , markets and much more. www.galleriaettalongbeach.com.au/ • Love photography—well why not check out the views from 2 great lookouts— Warrah Trigg & Mt Ettalong Lookouts in the Brisbane Water National Park. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-apark/parks/brisbane-water-national-park
#VISITOU RPENINSU L A #D ISCOVERET TALONGBEAC H Only a 90 minute drive from Sydney & Newcastle Airports. Only 4kms from Woy Woy train station.
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The Chef has given us a little preview of some of the exciting new choices on our
Plates to share Marinated olives Tomato bruschetta sourdough parmesan, basil Sydney rock oysters Selection of cured meats, pickled vegetables, in house focaccia Pumpkin & sage arancini (vegan) Sweet potato & chorizo croquettes w saffron aioli Freshly baked focaccia, selection of dips Bucket of prawns with cocktail sauce Salads Quinoa & buckwheat grain bowl, pickled carrot & spinach slaw, Soft-boiled egg, avocado, harissa Burmese chicken salad Heirloom tomato salad The grill Aussie burger, in house relish, cos, tomato, bacon, beetroot, burger cheese Portobello mushroom burger, peppernata, rocket, Turkish roll
The pans section Vegan Pumpkin & sage ravioli, carrots, tomato, spinach Veal cutlet parmesan & herb crumb, spiced roast tomato chutney, potato salad, rocket & radish The ocean Barramundi, zucchini salad Zucchini flower, seeds, parmesan, & mint, lemon dressing Kids menu Chicken nuggets Grilled chicken breast Cheeseburger Fish & chips Penne pasta tomato sauce Choice of chats & steamed vegetables or chips Desserts Chocolate brownie, vanilla bean ice cream berry compote Strawberry tart, rose fairy floss White chocolate panna cotta
This is just a snippet of the new menu.... don’t worry there will still be lots of your favourites. Plus we have a special Seniors Member’s Menu, Weekly Specials Monday to Friday evenings as well as the Chef’s Daily Specials.
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CRAZY SCIENCE The Magical World of Crazy Science is a delightful mixture of magical visual science demonstrations, illusion and the arts that will have children spellbound!
Take a wild ride with your host Richard Scholes & witness…. giant columns of Elephant Toothpaste, Rockets Zooming, massive Smoke Rings, Toilet Paper flying, giant Bubbles and billowing Concoctions. Have you ever seen someone’s head growing before your very eyes?
(Children 12mths and under free with paying adult)
FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
MEMBERS $10 NON MEMBERS $15
DOORS OPEN 2.30PM SHOW STARTS 3PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY DRAMA FUN! There are two fabulous NEW workshops to choose from:
Shhhh! Can you keep a secret? At Diggers Spy School today you will design our own secret agent identity card and play drama activities to help when next undercover. You will invent spy gadgets to defeat the world’s baddies - lazer eyes, spring socks, invisibility guns let your imagination go wild! Agent profiles will be presented to trustworthy parents at the end of the workshop.
WHEN
WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER & FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
TICKETS STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
Ages
HOURS
5 - 12 YEARS
9.30AM - 11.00AM
Limited to 20 children per class
Join our drama and craft workshop exploring all things Halloween. Keep your eyes out for zombies, skeletons, ghosts, witches and mummies as we create the scariest characters we can think of and devise a spooky script to perform for unsuspecting parents at the end of the workshop...beware...scary children about!
WHEN
WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER & FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
TICKETS STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
Ages
HOURS
5 - 12 YEARS
11.00AM - 12.30PM
Limited to 20 children per class
SPECIAL PRICE FOR BOOKING BOTH WORKSHOPS: $30 Starfish Kids Club Members | $40 Non-Members (includes both workshops) All parents invited in last 5 minutes of the class to see your child perform.
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Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure ever – High School.
jungle inhabitant, and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.
Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, a mysterious
WHERE TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER
$5.00 FOR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS & FAMILIES.
CINEMA PARADISO ETTALONG BEACH
DOORS OPEN 9.30AM MOVIE STARTS 10AM
NO RESERVED SEATING | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ETTALONG DIGGERS RECEPTION – BOOK EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT!
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Kids Hula-Hoop Workshop with
HOOPYLOO - Learn cool on & off body tricks - Play hoop Games - Choreograph a hoop Dance Routine
LEARN HOW TO HULA HOOP Hula Hooping is not only good exercise but it’s a great way to have fun too!
Workshop includes learning cool tricks, playing hilarious hoop games and choreographing a hoop dance routine.
Seating THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER
$5 STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS
10AM-11AM (DOORS OPEN 10MINS PRIOR TO SESSION)*
LIMIT OF 20 KID PER SESSION *LATER SESSION ADDED IF 10AM SELLS OUT
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Who will be the contestants in this special Christmas Game Show? You might be asked to join in & win a special prize.
Featuring one of Australia’s top Youtubers with over 1.1 million followers JAYDEN RODRIQUES as the Game Show M.C. ‘RONNIE RAZZLE’
Sparkle & Rainbow really want to win the main prize & may need your help to do so.
Seating THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER
THIS IS A FREE SHOW FOR ALL OUR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS BUT THERE ARE LIMITED TICKETS SO MAKE SURE YOU GET THEM EARLY.
DOORS OPEN 12.30PM SHOW STARTS 1PM
ON THE FLOOR WITH SOME CHAIRS FOR PARENTS AT BACK OF ROOM
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NOTICE OF 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGM – Sunday 27th October 2019 commencing at 4:00pm NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Limited will be held in the Club’s premises at 51-52 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach on Sunday, 27th October 2019, commencing at 4:00pm.
BUSINESS OF MEETING a) b) c) d) e) f)
Apologies. To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Club, held on Sunday 28th October 2018. To receive and consider the Chairman’s Report. To receive and consider the CEO’s Report. To receive and consider the Directors’ Report. To receive and consider the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Financial Statements for the period ending 30th June 2019. g) To consider and if thought fit to pass the Special Resolution to amend the Constitution – see page 2. h) To consider and if thought fit to pass two Ordinary Resolutions conferring benefits and privileges on the Directors of the Club pursuant to section 10(6A) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976. – see page 3. i) To declare the result of the election. For & on behalf of the Board of Directors W.J. (Bill) Jackson Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
PROCEDURAL MATTERS FOR RESOLUTIONS
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Only Life Members and Financial Service and Club Members of the Club are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting. Members will be required to produce their 2019-2020 card or current valid 3-year, 5-year or 10-year membership card before entry to the Annual General Meeting will be permitted. To be passed, a Special Resolution must each receive votes in favour from not less than a 75% of those Members who being eligible to do so, vote in person on the Resolution at the meeting. 2. To be passed, an Ordinary Resolution must each receive votes in favour from not less than a majority (50%+1) of those Members who being eligible to do so, vote in person on the Resolution at the meeting. 3. Members should read the proposed Resolutions and the Explanatory Notes set out after the Resolutions, which explains the nature and effects of each resolution. 4. Under the Registered Clubs Act: a. members who are employees of the Club are not entitled to vote; and b. proxy voting is prohibited. 5. Please direct any questions or concerns about the Resolutions to the CEO of the Club before the meeting. 6. The Board of the Club recommends the Resolutions to members.
FIRST SPECIAL RESOLUTION That the Constitution of Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Limited be amended by: (a) deleting the full stop at the end of Rule 44.1(c), replacing it with a semi colon,; inserting the following new Rule 44.1(d): “by notifying the member in accordance with Rule 44.1A in the case of notices of general meetings. inserting the following new Rule 44.1A: “If a member nominates: (a) an electronic means (nominated notification means) by which the member may be notified that notices of general meetings are available and (b) an electronic means (nominated access means) the member may use to access the notice of meeting; the Club may give the member notice of a meeting by notifying the member using the nominated notification means that: (c) the notice of meeting is available; and (d) how the member may use the nominated access means to access the notice of meeting.”
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EXPLANATORY NOTE REGARDING THE FIRST SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1. The Special Resolution makes the minor amendment to the Club’s Constitution in relation to sending notices of meeting. 2. Currently, unless a member nominates otherwise, the Club must send notices of meeting to members by post. A number of members have nominated to receive notices of meeting by email. 3. However, the Corporations Act also provides that a member can nominate an electronic means of receiving notice that the notice of meeting is available. That is, a member may elect to receive notification of general meetings by receiving a notice electronically that: (a) the notice of meeting is now available; and (b) being informed of how to access the notice of meeting electronically. 4. Specifically, a member could request to receive notices of general meetings by: (a) having the Club send to them a text message/sms advising them that the notice is now published on the Club’s website; (b) publishing the notice on the Club’s website. 5. The Club is very conscious of the both the monetary and environmental costs involved in printing and sending notices of general meetings to members. The Club continually strives to reduce the consumption of energy, waste and natural resources as well as the generation of waste. Furthermore, more members wish to engage with the Club electronically. 6. Accordingly, if the Special Resolution is passed, the Club will be able to use even more forms of technology to engage with the membership and inform them that the notices of general meetings available. 7. It is important to note that the new notification means only apply if a member elects to receive notice of meeting in that way. If a member does not elect to receive notices of meeting using technology, the Club will still send notices of general meeting to them by post.
SECOND SPECIAL RESOLUTION That the Constitution of Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Limited be amended by: (a) deleting Rule 10.13 and inserting the following new Rule 10.13: “Candidates for Life membership shall be proposed by one and seconded by another Service member, Club member or Life member. Proposals for Life membership must be made in writing, and signed by the proposer and seconder. The proposal must include the reasons why the proposer and seconder are nominating the member for Life membership; and the proposal must contain the consent of the proposer and seconder for those reasons to be published in the notice of annual general meeting. Proposals for Life membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval.” (b) deleting Rule 10.14 and inserting the following new Rule 10.14: Proposals for Life membership shall be submitted to the Board for approval. 10.14 If a nomination for Life membership is approved by the Board, the nomination shall be referred to the next general meeting of the Club. Not less than twenty-one (21) days written notice of the nomination and a copy the reasons for the proposal for Life membership given by the proposer and the seconder in accordance with Rule 10.13 shall be given to all members eligible to vote on that resolution at that meeting. (c) deleting Rule 10.16 and inserting the following new Rule 10.16: “If a nomination for Life membership is approved by a resolution passed by at least 75% of the members present and voting on the resolution at the general meeting, the member nominated shall thereby be a Life member of the Club.”
EXPLANATORY NOTE REGARDING THE SECOND SPECIAL RESOLUTION 1. The Second Special Resolution proposes to introduce changes in relation to the procedure for members to become Life members of the Club. 2. If passed, nominations for Life membership will need to include written reasons as to why the nominator and seconder are proposing a member for Life membership. If the application for Life membership is approved by the Board, those reasons will then have to be printed in the notice of annual general meeting. 3. The second change will be to the majority required for a resolution to be passed at a general meeting to elect a member to Life membership. Currently, such a resolution is passed if a simple majority (i.e., 50% plus one) of the votes cast are cast in favour of the resolution. If the second resolution is passed, at least 75% of the votes cast on the resolution will need to be in favour of it for the member to become a Life member. 4. The Board is proposing these changes to ensure that proposals for Life membership are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Life membership is the highest honour the Cub can bestow on a member.
DIRECTORS’ BENEFITS FIRST ORDINARY RESOLUTION a) That members hereby approve and agree to expenditure by the Club, until the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, on the following activities of Directors: I. The reasonable cost of a meal and beverage for each director immediately before or immediately after a Board, Special Board, or Committee Meeting on the day of that meeting when that meeting corresponds with a normal mealtime; II. Each new Board Member to receive a Director’s uniform and/or replacement of any damaged uniform for existing Board Members; III. The provision and marking out of car parking spaces for exclusive use by Directors and Management; IV. The provision of being allocated a membership number between 2 and 10 on the Club’s Membership database during the term of their directorship. V. Payment of the premium for Directors’ and Officers’ insurance cover; b) The Members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above are not available to Members generally but only for those who
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are Directors of the Club and persons directly involved.
SECOND ORDINARY RESOLUTION a) The members hereby approve and agree to expenditure by the Club for the professional development and education of Directors until the next Annual General Meeting and including: I. The reasonable cost of Directors attending seminars, lectures, trade displays and other similar events as may be determined by the Board from time to time including the cost of seminars etc and the reasonable costs of meals and beverages when attending the seminar etc. II. The cost of Directors attending mandatory training as required and the reasonable costs of meals and beverages when attending the mandatory training. III. The reasonable cost of a meal and refreshments for spouses/partners of Directors attending industry activities and functions and other similar events as approved by the Board from time to time. b) The Members acknowledge that the benefits in paragraph (a) above are not available to Members generally but only for those who are Directors of the Club and persons directly involved. EXPLANATORY NOTE REGARDING THE ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS The purpose of the First Ordinary Resolution is to have the Members at the Annual General Meeting approve, in accordance with section 10(6) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, reasonable expenditure by the Club in relation to the duties performed by the Club’s Directors. The purpose of the Second Ordinary Resolution is to have the Members at the Annual General Meeting approve, in accordance with section 10(6) of the Registered Clubs Act 1976, reasonable expenditure by the Club in relation to the Club’s Directors attending seminars, lectures, trade displays, mandatory training and other similar events for the education of Directors. For & on behalf of the Board of Directors _________________________ W.J. (Bill) Jackson Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
2019 ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION NOTICE Australian Election Company has been appointed Returning Officer for the Election of the Board of Directors for Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Ltd. Nominations this year are invited for 1 position for a term of three years. One election will be conducted. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be declared elected to the three-year position. If just one (1) nomination is received and accepted, that nominee will be elected to a 3-year term. Nominations must be in writing and be signed by the nominee (candidate). Nominees must be nominated in writing by two (2) financial full members. Nomination forms are available from the CEO of the Club, the Office Secretary Joy Allan or Club Reception from 27th September 2019. Pre Nomination for Directors Information Session - It is a requirement of the ClubsNSW Code of Practice and Best Practice Guidelines for Ettalong Diggers Club Members who are considering nominating for the position of Club Director to attend this very important and informative session. By attending the Pre-Nomination Information Session, Club Members wishing to nominate for the 2019 Elections will be informed of the significant responsibilities that are associated with the role of Club Director. The information session is to be held in the Boardroom of Ettalong Diggers on Tuesday 8th October 2019 at 6.00pm. Lodgement of Nominations - Nominations must be received by the CEO not later than 4pm, Friday 11th October 2019. Nominations may be lodged: By hand: 51-52 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257. By post: PO Box 17, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 By fax: (02) 4342 3639 Should more than the required number of nominations be received and accepted, a draw will be conducted to determine the order of candidates’ names on the ballot paper at Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club by the Returning Officer, 2pm Monday 14th October 2019. Election of Directors - If more than the required nominations are received and accepted, an election of Nominated Directors will be conducted at the Club on the following days and times: Sunday 20th October 2019 to Saturday 26th October 2019 inclusive | From 12noon to 2:00pm and from 4:30pm to 7:00pm each day.
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Eligible financial members of the Club are invited to vote and must produce their current membership card.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING TO MEMBERS In accordance with amendments made to the Corporations Act in 2007, the Club is not required to send to Members a copy of the Financial Report, Directors’ Report and Auditor’s Report in respect of the financial year. However, financial Members are able to request in writing to the Club’s Secretary to receive a copy of the Financial Statements in either printed form or via email. Alternatively, the Financial Report can be accessed via the Club’s website at www.ettalongdiggers.com. A copy of the Club’s Constitution and Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 28th October 2018 are available from Reception. To provide the Club with the opportunity to respond to any questions Members may wish to raise relating to the Financial Report at the Club’s AGM, Members are requested to provide written notice to the Chief Executive Officer by 5:00pm on Friday 18th October 2019.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Board of Directors: Mrs Judy Gribble (Deputy Chairman), Mrs Joy Conroy, Tim Johnson and Michael Duffy. Dear members - on behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, welcome to this year’s Chairman’s report for 2019. As indicated in the 2018-2019 Financial Report, Ettalong Diggers recorded a net profit from operations of $1.6 million. This result has been built on the hard work, dedication and pride of our employees, the outstanding loyalty of our members, and the vision and trust of our CEO, Board of Directors and Management team. The Club has an ongoing commitment and investment to the economy of the community and to date has in its employment, 125 staff members (both full and part-time roles) directly employed from within the community. Excellent customer service is the lifeblood of any organization and our club policy resonates this with all our new and current staff members. Ettalong Diggers membership continues to grow and as of August 2019, we have approximately 22,400 financial members. In addition, 240 loyal children belong to the Starfish Kids Club and Teen Beach Club. Many thanks to the parents of our Junior membership clubs and the Mother’s group that support the amenities, activities and events we provide for the families in our communities. During the 2019 calendar year, I am proud to inform the following members that they are eligible to receive the Ettalong Digger 50year membership badge. These recipients are: Mr Roy Burke, Mr Michael Cashin, Mr John Knock, Mr Ronald Manning, Mr Jack McGuiggan, Mr Brian Meredith, Mr Ronald Thomsen, Mr Stewart Tumelty, Mr Gary Wall, Mr Graeme Wootton and Mr William Young. On behalf of the team at Ettalong Diggers, I would like to thank these members for their support and loyalty of the club over the last 50 years. The last few years has seen substantial change and development with all the renovations and refurbishments …. all with the goal of bringing Ettalong Diggers into the future for our members and guests. Every year the Board of Directors and Senior Management team collaborate with a strategic planning meeting to review the club’s policies and endeavour to find ways to continue to provide the best possible facilities and services for our members and guests. Reflecting on the recent physical changes the club has completed, we are now confidently moving forward with Stage 2. Our Architecture Consultant is E.J.E Newcastle and they are putting the final plans into place for an upgrade of our Terrace area. On completion of these plans, and with approval pending by the Board of Directors and Senior Management team, these renovations will be scheduled for 2020, funded by our capital expenditure programme with a budget of $1million. I would like to extend our thanks to the Office Bearers of all the Sub-clubs for their continued weekly patronage and support. These clubs include: • Ettalong RSL Women’s and Men’s Auxiliaries • Vietnam Veterans Women’s and Men’s Auxiliaries • Indoor Bowls • Euchre – Five Hundred Club • Chess Club • Ettalong Diggers Fishing Club Full details of our daily promotions, weekly events, entertainment, dining and sub club activities are available on our website www.ettalongdiggers.com
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‘Peninsula People’, our premium full colour club magazine, lists all our upcoming and regular events till January 2020. This magazine is compiled by Anthea Johnson our Entertainment Manager and Joy Allan, our Marketing Manager. It is now in a four monthly edition cycle. There is also input from our Tourist Information Officer, Kim Cole who, along with our friendly reception staff, is always on hand to assist with any of your enquiries. Mention must be made of our dedicated Citation Committee Members consisting of Judy Gribble (Chair), Joy Conroy (director), Anne O’Donnell (Members Representative), Luke White (Security) and Nathan McColm and Kyra Walker (Staff Representative). These people all volunteer their time for the monthly meetings. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow board members for your contribution, dedication and support as we together propel this club to higher heights. Each of our Directors possess skills and experiences, which taken together result in a balanced, effective and efficient board. The board, management and the entire Ettalong Diggers team says a big THANK YOU for the support of our members. We commit ourselves to growing member value and providing unprecedented member experience. We sincerely appreciate your support and patronage. Indeed, Ettalong Diggers would not be the club it is today without the consistent, unequalled loyalty and confidence you have for us. We look forward to serving you better. I am extremely humbled to have been your Chairman through what has been another incredible year. I wish you all a prosperous year 2020. John Wood, Chairman.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Dear Member, It gives me great pleasure and pride to present the latest Annual Report to the Members of Ettalong Diggers. Financially your Club has over the last 6 years had six successful trading years. This year’s Statement of Comprehensive Income shows a Total income after Tax for the year of $2,216,464 (2018: $2,250,363). When we look at the Club’s cash operations this year the Club operated with a Net Profit from Operations of $1,616,464. After adding back depreciation ($1,785,997) and Interest paid ($824,596) along with Income Tax of $15,683 our EBITDA comes in at a very healthy $4,242,740 (18.45%). Poker Machine revenue and Membership have continued to increase during the last 12 months despite the state-wide trend of holding or a downturn in these areas. As at 30 June 2018 the Club’s total debt was $15,473,521 and as at the 30 June 2019 this debt has been further reduced to a total debt of $14,235,000. On the 20 January 2019 the Club officially changed Banks from the Suncorp Bank to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) as the CBA paid out the Suncorp’s Debt. This move resulted in a much lower interest rate on our debt than the Suncorp Bank could afford to offer. We sincerely thanked the Suncorp Bank for their assistance over the last 14 years since taking on the Club’s debt back in 2005 and for the fact that during periods in which they could have closed our Doors they persevered with the Club and kept us trading. Thank You Suncorp. We have now completed the first stage of our renovations and not only are we extremely proud of the results we have achieved so far with the $’s we have had to spend we are equally proud of how the renovated Club has been accepted by our Members. Thanks, must go to Col Murphy, the Club’s Deputy CEO, who has worked hard on making this project work to maximum benefit of the Club along with the Ettalong Diggers Team who have ensured that this project has been beneficial to our Members. YOUR CLUB AND THE COMMUNITY: We have continued to regain market share that had been lost in prior years due to not participating in the Community. This has meant that the Club has devoted a great deal of time to restabilising its commitment to the local community. This has been achieved through grants to local charities, sporting bodies and participation in fundraising events. During the last year we have worked with other members of the Ettalong Community to establish a Peninsula Tourism Partners Inc. with your Club taking the Tourism one step further by setting up an Approved Visitor Information Centre in the Foyer with our Tourism Officer being Kim Cole. Kim has been doing a fantastic job for the Club and for Peninsula Tourism and her role has now become Tourism Co-Ordinator with the ability to utilise some volunteers to assist in getting the job completed. Your Club is always very keen to support the local Peninsula organisations requiring funding and we are currently looking at funding
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various items around the area. Ettalong Diggers total Club Grants for the 2018 – 2019 gaming year (1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019) amounted to $291,538. An amount of $117,840 was in the form of Category 1 Grants to local organisations. Another $173,698 was paid out in the form Category 2 Grants. Almost 90% of this amount was paid out to local Peninsula based organisations. Over the last 24 months this involvement with the Community has expanded to being involved beside the community with respect to the Passenger Ferry Services and access to Brisbane Water via Ettalong Channel and Little Box Head. Several Community Meetings have now been held and as part of our Community we are trying to understand or at least follow the politics that is involved in decision making at all three levels of government. The loss of the passenger ferry service from 2 May 2018 has unfortunately resulted in the unnecessary closure of five businesses and a large downturn in revenue to a large number of businesses around the Peninsula. The subsequent six months without Passenger Ferry Services to Wagstaffe and Ettalong Beach has resulted in a lot of our Northern Beaches regulars finding alternate places to go and spend their money which is something that we are currently working with our friends on the Peninsula to rectify. In association with this matter we have assisted in the formation of the Peninsula Waterways Committee which is chaired by Michael Allsop (Killcare) and his very capable committee. YOUR CLUB AND GROWTH: Over the last two years Your Club has had an opportunity to diversify our operations and expand our revenue streams by operating our catering operations totally inhouse. The Club’s Head Chef, Matthew Fayers, commenced in this role October 2017 and has been integral to the success of this operation and leading us into the future. For the current 12 months this operation contributed an amazing $297,275 towards the total net profit and had just over $3,938,050 in total sales revenue. Having now taken control of our operations within the Club’s current footprint and having consolidated our financial situation and reduced our total debt to a more realistic amount we feel that the time is now right for this Club to step up and help our community protect the assets that have been built up over many years across several sites on the Peninsula. We would like everyone to be aware that Ettalong Diggers are in a position now to assist any other Club on the Peninsula. This assistance can take any form, not always amalgamation, that ensures the assets that have been built up on the Peninsula remain under the control of the Peninsula Community. THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT: As you can see in the October 2019 to January 2020 “Peninsula People” our entertainment continues with great shows and dinner shows for the Melbourne Cup, New Year’s Eve as well as a whole host of items for Christmas. Yes, we will be open for Christmas Lunch again this year, following the success of our 2018 Christmas Luncheon at which over 300 people attended. Our trading hours are from 11.30am to 3.30pm with the only operating areas being the Luncheon and Bar facilities. Our Entertainment and Communications Manager, Anthea Johnson, is ensuring that you get the best entertainment available. We have been surprised of recent that we are now being approached to run major shows. Our Magazine, “Peninsula People” has proven to be very popular with members and patrons particularly in getting the entertainment program into the marketplace. Anthea and Joy Allan, Marketing Manager, work extremely hard every quarter to ensure that you receive the latest and best information about your Club. This year your Club was again a Finalist 2019 ACE Award for Venue Excellence and Commitment to Entertainment (Small to Medium Club), we won this award in 2017. Thank you to the continued good work of the team here at the Club. THE FUTURE: Six years down the track with an excellent average Operating Profit of over $2 million each year and I continue to be so proud of the way your Clubs’ team have worked so hard to ensure its success. In March 2019 the Board of Directors and Senior Management met and refined our Strategic Plan. This Plan is constantly reviewed by the Board and Management at Regular Meetings. One thing that came out of the Strategic Plan was the Clubs Vision and Mission Statements which is just as relevant today as it was when first written: Our Vision “The destination of choice for hospitality, entertainment and lifestyles to benefit the community” Our Mission To be a profitable and sustainable business, Grow through diversification and expansion opportunities, Be recognised as the employer of choice, Provide exceptional customer service, Engage and evolve with the community, Provide a safe environment for everyone and Achieve environmental sustainability As our circumstances change with time so too does our strategy moving forward. For this reason, your Club is continuing to undertake a five year Strategic Planning Session that will incorporate the Clubs Master Plan for the future that we are currently working on. At our Strategic Planning Meeting the Club will be committed to thoroughly examining all opportunities as they arise and after performing a due diligence to take advantage of those opportunities that represent a prospective advantage to your Club. This Strategic Plan incorporates a Capital Expenditure program in conjunction with our Bank which will include not only maintenance of the current facilities but further development of the Club providing enhanced first-class amenities for members and guests. THE TIMES ARE CHANGING: Over the years that I have been in the Club Industry I have seen many changes but the most recent is and will continue to be the Dress Regulations that we have at our front door. Equality of the genders has become more prevalent and gone are the days wherein we could
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differentiate between Male and Female dress regulations, we must now be able to set rules that apply equally to both men and ladies. Over the last few years the matter of discrimination between genders has come to the top with our Dress Regulations and the fact that what is acceptable on one gender should be allowed on both genders. In order to make some meaningful changes to this Club’s Dress Rules we will be presenting several versions of our new regulations that take into consideration that we can no longer be in anyway discriminatory toward one gender or the other. From what is presented the New Board will ask for your assistance so as to make the final rulings. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE TEAM): During the last twelve months the Chairman, John Wood, and the Board of Directors at this Club (Judy Gribble, Joy Conroy, Tim Johnson and Michael Duffy) have combined to form a very progressive, positive and cohesive Board that it is a pleasure to work alongside. This attitude by the Board of Directors has resulted in any potential problems being converted to potential beneficial situations for your Club not least of all being the recent negotiations with Suncorp Bank and CBA. I would like to thank the Chairman and the Directors for their hard and continuous efforts over the last 12 months. My thanks must also go to the partners of the Directors for their patience and friendship. Thank you one and all.
Chairman John Wood
Deputy Chair Judy Gribble
Director Joy Conroy
Director Michael Duffy
Director Tim Johnson
THE STAFF (MORE OF THE TEAM): Each year this is my opportunity to thank the Team. This year the team is even larger now being approximately 125 people strong.The results posted in the Annual Report are a direct result of the Team’s efforts and customer service. Both of these areas have continued to be improved under the guidance of your Club’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr Colin Murphy. Col has shown himself to be a very good operator and it has been a pleasure to work alongside such a dedicated and effective man, thank you Col. I would also like to publicly thank the management team, Vanessa Harvey, Joy Allan, Elaine Fleming, Joanne Campbell, Mardi Belle, Anthea Johnson, Gemma Bancroft, Simone Halloran, Kerry Smith, Dion White, Nathan McColm, Kathy Ibbotson, Shaun Drury, Peter Hoare, Kyra Walker, Michelle Banks, Sam Pratt, Matthew Fayers, Ines Murselovic and all of the fabulous staff that are the Ettalong Diggers team for their hard work and unending effort through all the changes that has seen the result being such a positive result for our Club. THE CONTRACTORS (EVEN MORE OF THE TEAM): This result would not have been possible without the assistance of our cleaners who have continued to make their presence felt with a cleaner fresher smelling club to greet our patrons daily, QN Smile Property Management and Site Supervisor One and his team, thank you very much. Safety and Security has become a major matter in this industry, and we thank Glad Security Pty Ltd., Site Supervisor Luke and his team for providing this over the last twelve months. VALE: It is always very sad to hear of the passing of our members or members of their family. To the Members or Members families who may have lost someone over the past twelve months on behalf of the Chairman, Board of Directors, Fellow Members, Management and Staff, I offer you our most heartfelt condolences. It is with regret that this year I have to record the passing of two members of the Ettalong Diggers Team, September 2018 we had Jason Rebellato pass away and this was followed in January 2019 by the passing of Saffron Fyvie. Both taken far to young but will be remembered forever. RIP Jason and Saffron.
YOU AND YOUR CLUB: Your Club is making every endeavour to renovate and renew the facilities so that you are proud to be a member. I wish to thank all our members for making 2019 such a successful year and sincerely look forward to your continued loyalty and support during 2020. Finally, if we don’t catch up over the festive season, I wish you and yours all the very best for a Happy, Safe and Healthy Christmas and a most enjoyable & prosperous 2020. With sincere thanks Bill Jackson Chief Executive Officer 2/9/2019
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In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect.
The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
WHERE WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY
$5.00 FOR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
CINEMA PARADISO ETTALONG BEACH
DOORS OPEN 9.30AM MOVIE STARTS 10AM
NO RESERVED SEATING | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ETTALONG DIGGERS RECEPTION – BOOK EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT!
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY DRAMA FUN! There are two fabulous NEW workshops to choose from:
Cool down in the air conditioning while we create craft that celebrates summer. Everyone will make something to take home and enjoy plenty of drama games to build confidence and have fun. A wonderful morning activity that will leave the children with positive feelings about their creative abilities.
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WEDNESDAY 15TH JANUARY & FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY
TICKETS STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
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5 - 12 YEARS
9.30AM - 11.00AM
Limited to 20 children per class
Let’s bring some Avatars to life! Create a character, give them a name, strengths, weaknesses and we’ll play the game - JUMANJI! Let’s take the best of the new game and some of the old, roll the dice and have fun...the only requirement is your imagination.
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WEDNESDAY 15TH JANUARY & FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY
TICKETS STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
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5 - 12 YEARS
11.00AM - 12.30PM
Limited to 20 children per class
SPECIAL PRICE FOR BOOKING BOTH WORKSHOPS: $30 Starfish Kids Club Members | $40 Non-Members (includes both workshops) All parents invited in last 5 minutes of the class to see your child perform.
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DANCE PARTY THE STARFISH KIDS DISCO IS A FREE MONTHLY EVENT FOR OUR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS AND FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR MEMBERS.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times. Footwear must be worn on children's feet at all times. Times: 6pm-8.30pm Ages: strictly 12yrs and under Where: The Function Room
Our Starfish Disco includes: • • • •
Kid’s Party DJ Fabulous Face Painters Fun Party Games Magician and/or Balloon Sculpting
Birthday Parties are catered for. Just contact reception for information on our Birthday Party Packages. While our Starfish Kids Disco is fully staffed, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to supervise their children at all times.
OCTOBER: FRIDAY 11TH
NOVEMBER: FRIDAY 8TH *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MAY: FRIDAY 11TH
JANUARY: FRIDAY 17TH
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DINOMANIA is a family show that’s fun, interactive, entertaining and out of this world!
Make sure you come dressed up as your favourite dinosaur. There are prizes to be won for the best dressed!
The audience will come face to face with FOUR dinosaurs and a quirky cast as the battle unfolds to find out who is the real champion of dinosaurs - the T-Rex or the Raptor!
You may even be lucky enough to be picked out of the audience to join these prehistoric Dino’s on stage.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST HOLD A TICKET | THE SHOW IS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES FROM 1-100 YEARS OLD
TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY
$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS CHILDREN 12MTHS AND UNDER FREE
DOORS OPEN 10AM SHOW STARTS 10.30PM
FLOOR SEATING EVENT WITH LIMITED SEATING AT BACK
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“AUTOBOTS, ROLL OUT! Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are returning to Ettalong Diggers to transform your day with a highly interactive show that everyone will enjoy!
With beloved, lifelike characters, memorable quotes from the movies, popular dance moves and songs, they will have you laughing, singing along and dancing up on your feet!” The show is interactive and there is a meet & greet/photo opportunity after the show.
ADULTS AND CHILDREN MUST HOLD A TICKET
SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY
$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS CHILDREN 12MTHS AND UNDER FREE
DOORS OPEN 10AM SHOW STARTS 10.30PM
FLOOR SEATING EVENT WITH LIMITED SEATING AT BACK
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HEY KIDS! SANTA AND MRS CLAUS ARE COMING
TO ETTALONG DIGGERS ON
MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER & MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER for our TWO enormous Christmas Toy Raffles!
THERE IS OVER $10,000 IN TOYS TO WIN (each toy raffle is valued at over $5,000) Tickets are on sale from 5pm and drawn at 7pm. Santa and Mrs Claus will be here to meet and greet everyone from 5pm-7pm. Santa’s Letterbox will be in our foyer from Friday 8th November so don’t forget to write a letter to Santa and drop it in – Santa will collect them when he is here.
SANTA, ER SAND, SUMM & HAMS
3 X CHRISTMAS HAM RAFFLES Monday 18TH November Monday 2nd December Monday 16TH December
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5PM | DRAWN AT 7PM WITH A TOTAL OF 70 HAMS, PORK & TURKEYS TO WIN AT EVERY RAFFLE!!
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THE BRAT PACK! SHANE EDWARDS & DAVE PAT TEN
CELEBRATING THE MUSIC THAT IS FOREVER TIMELESS
From Bing to Buble, Sinatra to Dean Martin, Pavarotti to Robbie Williams Shane Edwards and Dave Patten possess the vocals, stage presence, charisma and perfectly capture not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who rule the entertainment world. INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY DRINK ON ARRIVAL
Seating MON 18, TUES 19, WED 20 & THUR 21 NOVEMBER
$45 FOR MEMBERS AND $50 FOR NON MEMBERS FOR 2 COURSE MEAL AND SHOW – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
DOORS OPEN 11:30AM COMMENCES 12:00PM
GROUP BOOKINGS: FUNCTIONS2@ ETTALONGDIGGERS.COM
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SEAFOOD ON ICE
DESSERTS
Whole cooked prawns
White chocolate panna cotta
Steamed mussels
Pavlova with macerated strawberry’s
Smoked salmon
Fresh fruit salad Passion fruit cheesecake
COLD MEATS Whole glazed smoked ham on the bone Chicken and pork terrine with pistachio Charcuterie selection
SALADS Summer pasta salad Chefs garden salad Pumpkin, feta, spinach Greek salad Minted potato salad
HOT BUFFET Traditional roast turkey Seared salmon fillet with charred corn salsa Salt and pepper squid Pork belly with orange and sage rub Honey chicken Steamed rice Roasted chat potatoes Selection of bread, and condiments
Chocolate brownie
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Our main event will be held in The Gatsby Room (Showroom), where the King of Soul, DOUG WILLIAMS will light up the stage with international vocalist performers, DAVE PATTEN and ELIZA KING in a brand new musical show THE SOUL TRAIN – where the last stop is 2020!
TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER
$120 MEMBERS $125 NON-MEMBERS
They will be joined by fabulous & talented Ettalong Diggers Band…. plus enjoy the magic and comedy of JOEL HOWLETT. Book your table featuring a delicious 3-course dinner, live entertainment all night long and fireworks on the big screen at midnight.
DOORS OPEN 7PM MEAL SERVICE FROM 7.30PM SHOW STARTS 9.30PM
ON ARRIVAL TABLES OF 10
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ETTALONG LUNCH CRUISE Enjoy a relaxing 30 minute cruise from Palm Beach to Ettalong. Passing Lion Island and Barrenjoy Headland. Then take your complimentary shuttle to Ettalong Diggers for a delicious lunch. A return 30 minute cruise to Palm Beach is also included.
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Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre is working with local business to bring our valued members discounts and special offers from 101 businesses around the Central Coast
101 REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF ETTALONG DIGGERS
1 Aboriginal Guided Tours Girri Girra Pty Ltd 2 Accom Holidays & Short Term Stays Ettalong Beach 3 Adams Coastal Electrical Services 4 Advanced Skin Spa - Mantra Ettalong Beach 5 Alison Homestead Museum - Wyong 6 Amazement Farm & Fun Park - Wyong Creek 7 Andersons Boatshed - Booker Bay 8 AngelRock Jewellers 9 Aquafun - Avoca Beach 10 Armstrong Tag Archery 11 Arrive First Class 12 Arty Merchant 13 Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park 14 Australian Reptile Park - Somersby 15 Avoca Beachside Markets 16 Bakers Delight Umina Beach 17 Bakers Delight Woy Woy 18 Bay Blinds & Doors 19 Bella Vista Motel 20 Best Friends Pets 21 Boat, Bike & Paddle ( Killcare Marina) 22 BOLD Mobile Vehicle Detailing 23 Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP 24 Book Bazaar - Umina Beach 25 Byvonne Candles & Gift Shop Wyong Milk Factory 26 Celebrant - Lesley Kerl J.P. 27 Central Coast Yacht Charter 28 Central Coast Babysitting 29 Central Coast Limousines 30 Central Coast Shuttle Express 31 Central Coast Surf School 32 Central Coast Tool Doctor 33 Cinema Paradiso - Ettalong Beach 34 DC Home & Garden Services 35 diVine Tours - Hunter Valley 36 D-Print 37 Ettalong Beach Premium Day Tours 38 Ettalong Beach Premium Waterview Apartments 39 Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort 40 Ettalong Diggers Gym & Swim 41 Fah’s Thai Kitchen - Woy Woy 42 Feather & Seed - Ettalong Beach 43 Firescreek Wines - Holgate 44 First National G.L Jackson Real Estate Ettalong Beach 45 Fletch Designs & Installs 46 Flight Centre Woy Woy 47 Flip Out West Gosford 48 Goddess by the Sea - Ettalong Beach 49 Hatter’s Tea House - Ettalong Beach 50 Helloworld Travel Woy Woy 51 Hideaway Café - Ettalong Beach 52 Instyle Real Estate
53 Irez Enterprise - Small Business Website Specialists 54 Lambert Smash Repairs - Woy Woy 55 Laser Tag Central Coast 56 LINK & PIN Licensed Café - Woy Woy 57 Lion Limousines - Stretch Hummer Hire 58 Lois Jones Real Estate - Umina Beach 59 Lord Ashley Lounge - Terrigal 60 Love of a Lifestyle - Gifts Homewares Garden - Ettalong Beach 61 Mantra Ettalong Beach 62 Matt Bells Locksmiths 63 Men on Wheels Removals & Home Services 64 Merry’s Treasurers- Ettalong Beach 65 Microlight Adventures 66 Official Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay! Pick-up/drop-off at Palm Beach, (includes free return ferry from Ettalong). 67 Passion Hair & Beauty Bateau Bay 68 Passion Hair & Beauty Woy Woy 69 Passion Pop Glam Up Birthday Parties 70 Paws N Claws Pet Sitting Service 71 Peninsular Office Supplies - Umina Beach 72 Plus Fitness 24/7 Ettalong Beach 73 Rainbows & Fairies 74 Ray White Point Clare 75 Re:Publik Café - Ettalong Beach 76 Rochelle Kirk Consulting 77 Sals Surf School - Umina Beach 78 Sanitair Central Coast 79 Seasalt Restaurant - Terrigal 80 Seaspray Valuations & Fine Jewellery Umina Beach 81 Sid’s Barbershop Ettalong Beach 82 Six String Brewing Company 83 Skydive Sydney-Newcastle 84 Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant 85 St.John Imagery 86 Style In Tiling NSW 87 Sunshine Vibe Café-Ettalong Beach 88 Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments 89 Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments 90 That Home on the Coast - Umina Beach 91 The Entertainment Grounds, home of Gosford Race Club 92 Chocolate & Nougat Factory Gosford 93 The Headlice Removal Clinic - Bateau Bay 94 The Headlice Removal Clinic - Woy Woy 95 THE View Woodfired Pizza - Hardys Bay 96 Trike Tours 97 Two Ewes Boutique & Gift Shop West Gosford 98 Tyne’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Dog Wash 99 VIP Car Care 100 Viva La Vintage Photography 101 Zumba Fitness with Vicki
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THE STORYBOOK TRIBUTE TO
FLEETWOOD MAC TUSK - THE STORYBOOK TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC From the emotionally charged beginnings of this iconic band to Stevie Nicks solo journey, An interpretation of the songs that changed the world, ‘Tusk- a Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’ is not just a tribute band, but a journey through the intimate stories that are behind the song’s creations. This intense performance gives the audience a peek into what makes Fleetwood Mac one of the greatest bands of all time.
FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY
MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 8.30PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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BACK TO THE 70’S 80’S REVIVAL NIGHT! Melbourne party band “Back to the 70s & 80s” are back by popular demand, recycling all that was good (& bad) from an era where leg warmers & spandex, fingerless gloves & big hair ruled the day.
only the music, but also with costume changes depicting various artists like: Tina Turner, The Sweet, Guns & Roses, Pseudo Echo, Rocky Horror, Brian Ferry, KC & the Sunshine Band, Earth Wind & Fire, Village People, Devo, A-Ha, Abba, Buggles, Meatloaf, Michael Jackson, Flock of Seagulls.
This show captures the 70’s & 80’s, with not
SATURDAY 11TH JANUARY
MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS $25
DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 8.30PM
NO RESERVED SEATING
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FRIDAY FROM 8PM-11.30PM
RILEY’S STAGE ARTISTS.
Oct 4 11 18 25
JO KARAS MANDI JARRY KELLY GRIFFITH SHANE EDWARDS
Nov
FRIDAY
1 SHANE EDWARDS 8 ASHLEY KNIGHT 15 THE GEORGIA PROJECT 22 HARRISON HOVEN 29 SHANE EDWARDS
SATURDAY 6PM - 9PM
Dec
Jan
6 MANDI JARRY 13 MANDI JARRY 20 2SONS 27 SHANE EDWARDS
3 TIME MACHINE 10 DREW PARSONS 17 MIKE MATHIESON DUO 24 SHANE EDWARDS 31 SHANE EDWARDS
GET DRAWN @ ETTALONG DIGGERS WITH RESIDENT CARATURIST STEVE PANOZZO
5 MANDI JARRY 12 SHANE EDWARDS 19 THE GEORGIA PROJECT 26 ASHLEY KNIGHT
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS 6.30PM - 9.30PM, SUNDAY 12PM-3PM
OCTOBER: Sunday 13th Friday 18th Saturday 26th
NOVEMBER: Sunday 17th Saturday 23rd Friday 29th
DECEMBER: Saturday 14th Sunday 22nd Saturday 28th
JANUARY 2020 Sunday 5th Friday 24th Saturday 25th
*This is a complementary experience provided by Ettalong Diggers
SATURDAY NIGHTS - 8.30PM – LATE
7 ZOLTAN 14 CARAMEL SESSIONS 21 SHANE EDWARDS BAND 28 KARAOKE BAND
4 CARAMEL SESSIONS 11 SEB (Shane Edwards Band) 18 SHANE EDWARDS 25 KARAOKE BAND
Caramel Sessions
2 ZOLTAN 9 SEB (Shane Edwards Band) 16 CARAMEL SESSIONS 23 SHANE EDWARDS 30 KARAOKE BAND
Mike M
Time Machine
5 VIBEOLOGY 12 CARAMEL SESSIONS 19 SHANE EDWARDS 26 KARAOKE BAND
*Artists, location & times subject to change without notice *Due to some programming changes entertainment in Riley’s on Saturday nights will cease from October 2019 until further notice
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SUmmer sounds on The Terrace SUNDAYS 12PM-3PM
Oct SHANE EDWARDS GROOVE ALLIANCE JO KARAS DREW PARSONS
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FRIDAYS
GROOVE ALLIANCE TIME MACHINE SHANE EDWARDS JO KARAS
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Jan
1 JALAPENO DELUXE 8 SHANE EDWARDS 15 JO KARAS 22 MIKE MATHIESON DUO 29 GROOVE ALLIANCE
5 12 19 26
GROOVE ALLIANCE JO KARAS JALAPENO DELUXE JONNY GARDINER
*subject to weather
Jo Karas
Shane Edwards
6 13 20 27
Nov
NYE
FREE ENTERTAINMENT ALL NIGHT:
The Foxtrot Terrace – featuring Mandi Jarry 6.30pm-9.30pm The Cagney & Lacey Stage (Brasserie) – with The Georgia Project 8pm-12am The Speakeasy Room (Sports Bar) – featuring Shane Edwards 10.30pm-2.30am
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Welcome to The Morning Club, Ettalong Diggers free entertainment Morning Melodies style show, where every second Tuesday of each month we present entertainment from the Central Coast, from around Australia, and even from around the world…... backed by our fabulous house band.
THE MORNING CLUB SHOW IS COMPLETELY FREE FOR MEMBERS OF ETTALONG DIGGERS ONLY Doors open at 9.30am and showtime kicks off at 10am So, grab your husband, your wife, your friends, and your dancing shoes, and we’ll see you at The Morning Club show.
UPCOMING ARTIST - JANUARY TUESDAY 14TH
Joey Fimmano
From the age of five Joey displayed an extraordinary musical talent. He began piano lessons and soon scored a gig on Young Talent Time at age 11, about the same time Tina Arena appeared on the show. A brilliant pianist, vocalist and accordionist, Joey is a true showman with a versatility and energy that captures audiences wherever he performs. Fimmano has played in shows across the world and now regularly has gigs on cruise ships. Joey has won many multiple awards throughout his career including the ‘Mo Award’ for best Vocal & Instrumental Performer; and the ‘Australian Club Entertainment Award’ (‘ACE’) for best Vocal & Instrumental Performer and Variety Performer of the Year. Joey holds the record for winning the most consecutive ACE Awards – 8 ACE Awards in 8 years. Joey will be giving our Morning Club members a sneak peak at his new theatre show as well as performing all the songs everyone loves.
Show your membership card at the door to receive free entry and lucky door ticket All members must be current financial members. Location, times and dates are subject to change without notice
SALAD BAR Chilled whole prawns Summer pasta salad Roast pumpkin w honey, feta, sesame Kipfler potato salad Tomatoes, bocconcini, olives, basil Condiments, selection of breads
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AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ & AUSSIE ROCK SING-A-LONG. Come down to the Diggers on Australia day for a dinky
FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY
di Aussie BBQ and sing along with Jonny Gardiner (The Neville’s) playing Aussie Rock classics in acoustic mode. You can’t get more Aussie than that!
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$25 MEMBERS 12PM-3PM $30 NON-MEMBERS CHILDREN (12 YEARS AND UNDER) MAIN BBQ $15 MEMBERS Lamb skewers w lemon myrtle and garlic $20 NON-MEMBERS
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WITH PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS
Aussie beef sausages Lamb burgers choice of condiments served in a damper roll SALAD BAR Chilled whole prawns Summer pasta salad Roast pumpkin w honey, feta, sesame Kipfler potato salad Tomatoes, bocconcini, olives, basil Condiments, selection of breads TO FINISH Traditional pavlova w passionfruit Lamingtons
MEMBERS $35 SUNDAY 26TH NON-MEMBERS $45 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ & AUSSIE ROCK
CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND UNDER
SING-A-LONG. MEMBERS $15 Come down to the Diggers onNON-MEMBERS Australia day$20 for a dinky
12PM-3PM
BOOKINGS
WITH di Aussie BBQ andESSENTIAL sing along with Jonny Gardiner (The PRE-PURCHASED Neville’s) playing Aussie Rock classics in acoustic mode. You can’t get moreTICKETS Aussie than that!
Seating FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY
$25 MEMBERS $30 NON-MEMBERS CHILDREN (12 YEARS AND UNDER)
12PM-3PM
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WITH PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS
THIRSTY MERC
ROCKING AUSTRALIA
DAY WEEKEND!
THIRSTY MERC are unquestionably one of Australia’s finest live acts. Such a claim is rarely upheld but even the most hardened media agree: Thirsty Merc’s live shows demonstrate some of the best musicianship Australia has to offer. They have sold over 200,000 albums, scored a #1 iTunes single with ’20 Good Reasons’ and been nominated for a handful of ARIA & APRA awards. With three critically acclaimed studio
SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY
$35 MEMBERS $40 NON-MEMBERS
albums under their belt, this year sees the ‘Merc’ back in action with the release of their Acoustic Anniversary Album comprised of acoustic interpretations of fan favourites like ‘Someday Someday’, ‘In The Summertime’, and ‘Mousetrap Heart’. These new recordings showcase the band’s exemplary level of musicianship and show-off their backgrounds as accomplished jazz musicians.
DOORS OPEN 8PM SUPPORT STARTS 8.30PM
STANDING ROOM EVENT ONLY