***Everyone welcome - including newcomers, Christmas orphans, people who are single, married, couples, families, students, tourists, migrants, local residents, Australian citizens, children, adults, young or old - if you are looking for an alternative option for Christmas Day you can register below to be on our mailing list or just TURN UP on the day - we will be there, rain hail or shine. Free to attend, bring your own food.***
Media interviews or if you cannot find us, phone John Aggus 0410 195 009.
1. Details
Christmas Day can be a lonely occasion if you are a long way away from family and friends.
It is also difficult if the traditional rituals cannot be recreated - as far as I know, there has never been snow in Perth on Christmas Day!
Even if you do not normally celebrate this religious occasion, it is still nice to have 'something to do' on Christmas Day as plenty of people at work will ask you 'what are you doing for Christmas?'
In 2006, Newcomers Network started hosting Christmas Day Picnic lunches in Melbourne and has done so every year since. On Saturday 25 December 2010, we will host the very first events in Sydney and Perth.
John Aggus is now helping us establish this tradition in Perth!
Group from the distance in Melbourne 25/12/08
The event is open to everyone - singles, couples and families. If you have the time available, you can attend for part or all of the event.
You can come on your own, with a partner, a friend, your family, children, your neighbour, everyone is welcome.
You do not need to be a newcomer to Perth to attend. If you don't have somewhere to go on Christmas Day, you can join us - consider yourself invited!!
We also host free Living, Working and Networking in Perth events on the second Thursday of every month. See all upcoming events on the right hand side of every page of the Newcomers Network website.
2.
Host
John Aggus
Perth Representative of Newcomers Network
Mobile/Cell Phone 0410 195 009
Email perth@newcomersnetwork.com
John will be personally attending and if the weather turns bad please telephone John to find out where the group has moved to. All children are welcome.
3. Venue and time
12pm (midday) to 3:00pm (join us for any part of this time).
Kings Park
War Memorial
Lot 47 Mounts Bay Road
Kings Park WA 6005, Australia
-31.960846,115.844672
We will be there, rain, hail or shine.
If it starts pouring with rain, the group may move, so please phone John to find out where.
Map Courtesy of Google Maps
Toilets are around the area but will require a short walk.
4.
Transport
See the Transperth website for public transport details. On Christmas Day the Public Holiday Timetable is used and trains run every half hour.
Some car parks in the city may be closed on Christmas Day. More information on the City of Perth Parkin
g information website - and of course, please do not drink and drive.
5. Cost
There is no cost to attend this event - please bring your own refreshments.
6. Refreshments
Bring your own food and drinks - that you may like to share with some other guests. Remember to keep certain foods cold (like chicken, meat, ham, dips etc using ice or icepacks). You may not be able to buy something to eat or drink close by.
You can bring alcohol if you wish (but please do not drink and drive).
The closest public toilet facilities are a short walk away.
7. This event is designed for
This event is particularly suitable for people who have moved to Perth, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes new migrants, expatriates, international students, backpackers, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment, people visiting Perth, tourists, local residents and people without family or friends in Perth at lunchtime on Christmas Day.
All ages will be there - remember, EVERYONE is welcome.
You can come on your own or with other people. You can be any age, children can come with you. You can stay for five minutes or three hours!
In the past, this event has attracted both men and women, some single, some in relationships, some who have come on their own, some who have come with other people and several children of various ages.
Whatever your story, you will be welcome at our events.
Ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!
8. What to bring
You can bring your own picnic blanket and/or chairs, hat, umbrella, sunscreen, food, drinks and outdoor games equipment - like a football to kick, cricket bat and tennis ball etc.
You can either eat your food on your own or share it with others (but if it is really hot, please avoid bringing foods that need to be kept cooled unless you have icepacks).
9. On arrival
When you arrive, see John for a sticky label name tag and then make yourself comfortable and enjoy your time with our group.
We look forward to meeting you! Several people attend on their own - so don't be shy - you can talk to anyone wearing a name tag or ask your host to introduce you to people.
You are more than welcome to share this information with other people you know.
If you forget to tell us you are coming, just turn up!
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