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FREE COPY | TAKE ME HOME NEWS Refurbishment Update 2018 | JUNE JULY MAY WE REVEAL THE CLUBS’ NEW LOOK EDITION 44 + Events, Entertainment, Beverage News and More.... “see you at the club” MEMBERS OFFERS | EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE | COMMUNITY NEWS Cnr Canterbury & Colchester Roads Cnr Oban Road & Maroondah Hwy Bayswater North, Victoria 3153 Ringwood,Victoria 3134 T (03) 9761 4233 T (03) 9879 8733 www.clubkilsyth.com.au www.clubringwood.com.au Licensee: Kilsyth and Mountain District Basketball Association Inc. We’re also happy to announce that Club Ringwood will have the addition of a new accessibility ramp at the main, front entrance. This improvement will assist access to Letter from the Club and we hope to commence construction in the near future. the Editor Also, in the next edition of the Club News we will Over the past 3 months celebrate Club Kilsyth’s 20th Birthday. To celebrate, we’ll the Clubs have been a be giving you the gifts! With a range of offers and give- hive of activity with the aways it will be a month long celebration. refurbishments at both sites. The Clubs are finalists in this year’s Community Clubs of We felt that the venues Victoria awards - keep an eye out in the next edition to had become a bit drab and now feel that the hear how we went! new atmosphere and furniture will ensure our members enjoy their time with us in comfort “see you at the club” for years to come. We’ve already received great Anne-Maree feedback, with many already visiting to ‘check it Below: Artist impression of the new ramp at the out’. front entrance of Club Ringwood Our Chefs are busily preparing our Autumn/ Winter menus and behind the bar you’ll find a tipple to tempt your taste buds. At Club Kilsyth, our calendar is full with fantastic events, with ‘I Still Call Australia Home’, and Clairvoyant Night, as well as the introduction of the half price meals for kids on Tuesday. There really is something for everyone! Club Ringwood has launched ‘Wine on Tap’ with great success, with a range of white wines available by the glass or carafe. They have also installed a new beer tap system, presenting the opportunity to offer our members a greater range of beer. Membership is due for renewal on 1st of July, 2018 Renew your membership at the reception desk before the 1st of July to continue to receive discounts, offers, benefits and promotions. Members points must also be used by the 30th of June. Simply present your card at the bar or bistro to use your points or see our reception team for assistance to use your points to purchase a gift card from your favourite retailer. Please see our friendly staff to renew your membership today. Club Membership 5 Year - $35 | 3 Year - $25 | 1 Year - $10 2 | Club News | Edition 44 FAREWELL..... TO ONE OF THE CLUBS FINEST FILLIES This May the Club will bid a sad farewell to one of our longest serving staff members. After more than 13 years as matriarch of Club Kilsyth’s TAB Sharon has decided to hang up her boots and call it a day. During her time at Club Kilsyth, Sharon’s work ethic Nothing is ever too much to ask for – and Sharon has earned her respect and admiration amongst the is always ready to deliver excellence in customer staff, management and our members and guests. Sharon service to the patrons in the TAB. prides herself on her customer service and regularly She always has time for her co-workers, lending goes above and beyond the call of duty. an ear and always has a full jar of gummy lollies to Sharon is always there with a smile and her passion for tempt people to pop over to the TAB for a quick the industry is truly admired by all staff, managers and hello. members. We would like to wish Sharon all the best for Sharon has been an integral part of our team in the her retirement, where she hopes to spend some TAB, forming close friendships with many customers. time travelling and enjoying her time with her Her personal service has created strong bonds with grandchildren. We look forward to seeing her on our members who quite often just drop in to say “hi”. the other side of the counter soon! Are you earning points? Do you want to be rewarded with gift cards & prizes? Swipe your Members Card at the Kiosk to redeem your Loyalty Points for Club Gift Vouchers & Gift Cards from your Favourite Retailers. Club News | Edition 44 | 3 KIDS EAT HALF PRICE Tuesdays Lunch and& Dinner + KIDS ENTERTAINMENT Magician or Balloon Artist IN THE BISTRO FROM 6PM TO 8PM Kids eat for Half Price with any adult purchasing a main meal Terms and Conditions: Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. Must be used in one transaction in the Bistro. Valid at Club Kilsyth. Conditions apply. 4 | Club News | Edition 44 Room with a View Nestled just off the Warburton Highway, Seville Estate is one of the Yarra Valley’s finest producers. Surprisingly in a region more renowned for its red wines produced from Cabernet and Pinot Noir, it was the Seville Estate Shiraz that received the most attention, quickly becoming one of Victoria’s most sought after wines. With a wine making heritage of over 35 years, the winery continues to be a favourite with wine enthusiasts. Seville Estate has extended its hospitality and now offers boutique style accommodation on the property overlooking the vineyard and lake with a backdrop of soaring views of the Upper Valley. The Estate offers a perfect destination for a weekend or short break away and consists of three beautifully designed and uniquely styled self-contained apartments for couples to enjoy. Offering king-sized beds, en suite bathroom, a kitchen and a private balcony to enjoy the Estate’s award winning wines, fresh air and an abundance of native wildlife and birds. Rooms start at $270 a night. Check out their website for more information or to make a booking. Enjoy a Glass from the Estate Sewn Rosé Sewn Pinot Noir Dine in the Bistro Beautiful light salmon Lifted cherry and pink with a pale all-spice fill the aroma, Mothers Day hue. Lifted showing whilst underneath a for a chance to floral, spice and nutty more savory tone, WIN two nights at characters. The palate with clove and displays fresh red earthy characters. Seville Estate, Yarra Valley berry fruit adding The palate is delicate depth and intrigue. showing red berry The barrel ferment fruit, cinnamon and extended lees and toasted oak. contact give a layer of The tannins are nutty texture. A fresh fine and silky which yet textural style to complement the drink and enjoy now. darker earthy tones. Club News | Edition 44 | 5 Interview with Stevie Performing at Club Ringwood on the 28th of July and featuring the show-stopping talents of Peta Balcombe as Stevie Nicks, Julee Johnson as Christine McVie, Mike Amber on lead guitar, Chris Smith on bass/vocals and Greg Latham on drums, this is the ultimate fan experience not to be missed. Delivering the authentic sounds and visual styles, ‘Gypsy’ captures the true essence of what made Fleetwood Mac the global success they continue to be today. We caught up with the band and asked them a few questions… You’ve been together for a long time, since I’m very proud of the show. 2006. How did you come together? Personally, I have put a huge amount of study into The idea for the show came about from a comment my role as Stevie. My presentation of the music from a muso friend of mine, David. she writes is so important. There are diehard fans He said “You move across the stage like Stevie in Australia who want to see a performance with Nicks” I said “Oh wow really?” the essence of Stevie and her songs. I truly respect that and strive for that in all my shows. At the time I was thinking about a new show we could do as a transition from the Cover Band What’s your favorite Fleetwood Mac song Scene. It was the answer I was looking for, and and why? so the first Tribute to Stevie and The Mac in Really hard to pick one, I love them all. For me it’s Melbourne was born! And 12 years later we are ‘Dreams’ and ‘Silver Springs’. still performing. Each song is a gem. I get requests to sing ‘Silver What makes yours one of the best Springs’ so much, it’s beautiful. It was left out of the Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows? Rumours Album but shines on its own! Both songs are about love and heartache. ‘Dreams’ is the only Well I have found the most amazing musicians to #1 hit song that Fleetwood Mac had, written by work in Gypsy. Talent shines and they are all stars. Stevie Julee Johnson vocals, Chris Smith vocals / Bass, Michael Balcombe Guitar/Musical arranger, and If you met your band counterpart, what Greg Latham Drums. would you ask them? These guys are among Melbourne’s top musicians, OMG that’s a hard question. Can we do a song who not only “get” the music, but can play it like together? they own it. This is definitely part of what our now What advice would you have for someone large audiences are relating to about our shows. putting together a tribute show? Gypsy charismatically draws the audience into the Choose carefully an iconic artist or band, study the journey of Fleetwood Macs unique music.