Events

I have secured a number of seats for Jesus Christ Supersar at the Princess Theatre, Spring St Melbourne. Wednesday April 30 at 1 pm.

The cost is $70.90 for seniors. Guests will not be permitted, unless all tickets are not sold. Payment needs to be made by Feb 28. Please pay stating your surname and JC Superstar ( eg Hanan JC Superstar ). 
BSB 633 000 Account 174 771 725. 

If you would like to stay afterwards for a drink and/or meal afterwards, please say so in the comments. 

I have also made a tentative booking for Annie, starring Anthony Warlow for August 6. Invitation for this will be sent out in June.

Come along to the Mission to Seafarers on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

Please:

1. read the agenda for this meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting, as attached
2. indicate in your response if you plan to join us for lunch at Tap 831 for lunch, following the meeting..

Peter  will take us on an imaginary trip to this prehistoric Games.  

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

The May Sunday lunch is back in its usual spot - the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Details

We have a booking at The Prince Hotel for 20 people at 12:30pm

Transport

It is easiest to get to the Prince Hotel in St Kilda by tram – any of routes #12, 16 or 96 have a stop within a few minutes’ walk of the venue.

Call to action

The booking is strictly limited to 20 people, so if you are interested, register promptly on receiving the invitation! Click on the link below to register – remember to also click save. If you don’t receive an acknowledgement email almost immediately, you haven’t registered.

RSVP timeline

Bookings close at noon on Thursday 15^th May OR when 20 members have registered.

Final note

It won’t be possible to accommodate people who elect not to register but just walk up on the day as part of the Bearbrass booking.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in May is "The Childhood of Jesus" by J.M. Coetzee and the discussion leader is Cate. 

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

Come along to the Mission to Seafarers on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.

Venture beyond the bluestone and explore the sombre complexity behind this heritage listed prison with a National Trust Guide and immersive audio guide.

The tour runs for approximately 90 minutes and involves a 45-minute guided tour and a 45-minute audio self-guided component.

THIS IS NOT AN EVENT INVITATION

In our annual survey of Bearbrass members in October 2024, a number of respondents suggested that we organise visits and guided tours at a range of National Trust properties.

In response, a visit to Pentridge H Block is in the planning stage for Thursday 29^th May 2025.

The plan is for the tour to run 11:30am – 1:00pm, with the option of lunch nearby afterwards.

The 90 minute tour involves a 45-minute guided tour and a 45-minute audio self-guided component. The ticket price (concession) is $32 per person.

There is undercover parking available on site – free for the first 3 hours. There are good public transport options as well:

• #19 tram up Elizabeth Street, alight at either stop 34 or 36 – look for the Pentridge clock tower – then a short walk OR
• Upfield line train – alight at either Coburg or Batman station – then a short walk

RSVP for EOI process

If you would be interested in taking part on the 29th May please click and register.  If you are not interested at all OR you are not able to participate on the 29th May, please click and decline.

Please repond one way or the other by Friday 4th April

Once the likely group size has been established a firm booking will be made.  An event invitation will be issued on or around 5th May with request for payment.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before. Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously.

Details for May

For something different, Anne will curate a collection of liqueurs this month.

Logistics

Assemble in the foyer of Clarendon Towers when you arrive.  You will be invited into the tasting room a little before 5:00pm to permit an “on time” start. Please bring a pen or pencil.

Come along to the Mission to Seafarers on the first and third Tuesday of each month for a friendly board game or Mahjong.

No prior experience needed. Mahjong coaches will happily introduce new players to this fascinating game. 

Otherwise, join in on Scrabble or bring along your favourite game.

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

Our reporter Tony will interview on-stage Susan about her career in TV and film production.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Bearbrass members meet at a nominated pub on the third Sunday of each month to enjoy one another's company and the joys of a roast lunch.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in June is "The Convent" by Maureen McCarthy and the discussion leader is Colleen. 

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting will be $25 per head and the group size will be capped at 12.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

Grab one of the few remaining tickets to do a guided tour of the Australian Ballet Centre. Go backstage, tour the facilities and, with luck, get to see some of the dancers practising!

The tour lasts for 60 minutes. It is a walking tour with no bathroom breaks or opportunities to sit down. Photography of any sort is not permitted.

Tickets are $44 per person and are selling very quickly, so act quickly or miss out. There are currently 10 tickets still available for sale.

If you are interested in taking this guided tour then

- wast no time in going to https://australianballet.com.au/events/tours and purchase your ticket for the 10th July tour.

AND

-please also click the link to register so that we know who is coming.

On the morning of 10th July the meeting place is the foyer at ground floor level of The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre. Participants must be there no later than 10:20 am. We will be met by a member of the Australian Ballet staff and the tour is conducted from there.

Participants who are interested in having lunch together at a nearby café after the tour can do so.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Details TBA

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

Bearbrass members meet at a nominated pub on the third Sunday of each month to enjoy one another's company and the joys of a roast lunch.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in July is "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austin and the discussion leader is Linda. 

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised.

Cost for the tasting will be $25 per head and the group size will be capped at 12.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

Bearbrass members meet at a nominated pub on the third Sunday of each month to enjoy one another's company and the joys of a roast lunch.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in August is "The Painter's Daughters" by Emily Howes and the discussion leader is Pam. 

The Morning Melodies expanded program in 2025 is as rich in its depth as it is in its diversity; providing something for everyone. Here is an opportunity to experience the joy that only live performance can bring.

Tickets are $34 per head. Participants must transfer the $34 into the Club’s bank account before the RSVP deadline of 8th August to secure your spot. The cap on group size for a given concert will be dictated by ticket availability.

Hearing loops and accessible seating is available – please put a note in the comments field if you require either or both.

Meet at the St Kilda Road entry to Hamer Hall at 1:15pm on 18th August to collect your ticket from the convenor.

The afternoon concerts run from 1:30pm – 3:00pm. If you are interested in a coffee and snack afterwards, please indicate that in the comments field.

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised

Cost for the tasting will be $25 per head and the group size will be capped at 12.

 A spring time get away to Warrnambool!

A variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets is available.

A variety of daytime activities will be suggested/provided for participants and dinner will be at a set venue on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

More details coming.

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in September is "The Power of Geography" by Tim Marshall and the discussion leader is Julie. 

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

Bearbrass members meet at a nominated pub on the third Sunday of each month to enjoy one another's company and the joys of a roast lunch.

The wine aficionados of Bearbrass Probus Club gather on the last Friday of the month to sample a collection of wines we may not have tried before.

Apart from having as much fun as possible, the aim of each session is to taste a range of wines which we might not have considered buying previously - for whatever reason.

After the tidy up, tasters may choose to go on for a cheap and cheerful dinner at a venue nearby, to be advised

Cost for the tasting will be $25 per head and the group size will be capped at 12.

The aim of this interest group is to have lots of fun with friends and then to enjoy some fellowship with others at a neaby cafe at the conclusion of the event.  The event will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month, from February to November inclusive, except for the months of  April and July in 2025 due to clashing with Victorian school holidays.  

No experience is necessary, and it is not a competition, so come along and enjoy some fun with other like minded people.

Melbourne in particular and Victoria more broadly have a well-deserved reputation as the Cultural Centre of Australia. On the 2^nd Monday of each month Bearbrass members with an interest in the visual arts explore 3 major forms: Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, at venues in Melbourne’s CBD suburbs as well as in regional Victoria.

The format each month is as follows:

Details of venue, transport and timing for that month will be published in the event invitation.

The venue for the monthly general meeting is the Community Hub at the Dock which  is  located next to the Library at The Dock and Buluk Park, on the extension of Collins Street in Docklands (in the direction of North Wharf Road towards the Bolte Bridge).

We will be meeting in the large multipurpose room on the first floor.  Go up the stairs or in the lift and walk down the hall towards the back of the building.

This group meets on the 3^rd Friday of the month to walk around various landmarks close to the city. Walks are generally around 5k and certainly no further than 8k with big hills avoided. A suitable stop for coffee is normally part of the walk.  It is a good opportunity to get some exercise and have a chat at the same time. The actual destination will be advised with the invitation or earlier if available.

Bearbrass members meet at a nominated pub on the third Sunday of each month to enjoy one another's company and the joys of a roast lunch.

Bearbrass Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month in the meeting room at Concavo-Convesso Apartments, Docklands 3008.  Members usually have a morning coffee at Saluministi Cafe, ground floor Concavo-Convesso Apartments, before officially beginning the meeting at 11:30am.  There is always the option to stay on for lunch following the meeting.  Each month, the discussion is led by a club member, with books and leaders planned ahead for the year.  New members are warmly welcomed! 

The book under discussion in October is "Victoria" by Julia Baird and the discussion leader is Sue. 

The Morning Melodies expanded program in 2025 is as rich in its depth as it is in its diversity; providing something for everyone. Here is an opportunity to experience the joy that only live performance can bring.

Tickets are $34 per head. Participants must transfer the $34 into the Club’s bank account before the RSVP deadline of 10th Ocotber to secure their spot. The cap on group size for a given concert will be dictated by ticket availability.

Hearing loops and accessible seating is available – please put a note in the comments field if you require either or both.

Meet at the St Kilda Road entry to Hamer Hall at 1:15pm on 20th Ocotber to collect your ticket from the convenor.

The afternoon concerts run from 1:30pm – 3:00pm. If you are interested in a coffee and snack afterwards, please indicate that in the comments field.

Come along and join other embroiderers, knitters, jewellers, and artists with pieces you are working on or anything you would like to share or learn.

Susan (or her delegate) nominates a movie, cinema and screening time the week before.

The cinema is frequently the Nova in Carlton, sometimes the Kino in Collins Street and infrequently Hoyts Docklands or somewhere further afield such as Elsternwick – it depends on what is showing where, and when.

Movie goers buy their own tickets and meet at the cinema.

Those interested in going on for dinner nearby  are asked to advise the convenor of that in the notes field in the event invitation.