Annual Pre-Christmas BBQ

Join us for the popular annual Christmas BBQ beside the Yarra River in a tranquil, little-known park in Hawthorn. 

GRADE: Social. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join your friends on the banks of the Yarra River at Hawthorn for a pre-Christmas BBQ in lieu of our monthly indoors social evening. The venue is a secluded spot that is protected from wind and extreme sun. The reserve has four tables with bench seats and two BBQs. Water is on tap and a public toilet is located nearby on Creswick St.

BOOKING: By Sunday 29th November. To register, click on Get Tickets.
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MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 6:30pm at Yarra Bank Reserve, on the Hawthorn side of the Yarra River (“under” the Bridge Rd bridge). 

MAP REFERENCE: Google map goo.gl/maps/mjZWxZRLASy. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 5 km by car – enter the reserve via the corner of Creswick and Denham Streets, Hawthorn or else park in Creswick St.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Trams are best, to tram stop 23 - Hawthorn Bridge (aka Burwood Road / Church Street junction) via either route 48 (from Collins St) or route 75 (from Flinders St). Alternatively, it's a 15 minute walk in a westerly direction from Hawthorn Station, on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines.

FOOD: The Nomads will supply pre-meal nibbles plus bread and salads to accompany the main meal. You need to BYO your preferred main meal item for the BBQ. All beverages are BYO. A limited supply of disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be available. NOTE: single use plastic cutlery is no longer sold in Australia - thus - You are recommended to bring your preferred utensils.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Daylight saving will be active. Bring insect repellent plus a lightweight and waterproof jacket if showers are forecast. It is likely to turn cool once the sun sets.

LEADER: Garry O. | Email LeaderGarryO@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
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