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| Locations - Melbourne Victoria Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Written by Sue Ellson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monday, 20 August 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Welcome to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Dates and time | 6:00pm - 8:00pm on the Second Friday of every month Future Events 14 March 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 11 April 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 9 May 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 13 June 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 11 July 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 8 August 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 12 September 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 10 October 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 14 November 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 12 December 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel Past Events 8 February 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 11 January 2008 - Rendezvous Hotel 14 December 2007 - Rendezvous Hotel - special event - wear something red/green/gold or Christmas related - it is the end of the year so time to have fun! 9 November 2007 - Rendezvous Hotel (guest hosts Ase and Eduardo) 12 October 2007 - Rendezvous Hotel 17 August 2007 - Third Friday - Rendezvous Hotel 13 July 2007 - Rendezvous Hotel 15 June 2007 - Third Friday - The Trust 11 May 2007 - Second Friday - The Trust 13 April 2007 - Second Friday - The Library at GPO 9 March 2007 - Second Friday - The Library at GPO 9 February 2007 - Second Friday - The Library at GPO 19 January 2007 - Third Friday - The Library at GPO 8 December 2006 - Second Friday - EQ Cafe Bar 10 November 2006 - Second Friday - EQ Cafe Bar 13 October 2006 - Second Friday - EQ Cafe Bar 8 September 2006 - Second Friday - EQ Cafe Bar 11 August 2006 - Second Friday - EQ Cafe Bar 14 July 2006 - Second Friday - Welcome to the AFL (Australian Football League) 9 June 2006 - Second Friday - Blue Train Cafe 12 May 2006 (changed to Second Friday) - Money Order Office Bar 9 April 2006 (held on Second Sunday) Federation Square 12 March 2006 (held on Second Sunday) Federation Square 12 February 2006 (held on Second Sunday) Federation Square 8 January 2006 (held on Second Sunday) Federation Square also held every month during 2005 |
Venue
| The Bar Level 1 The Rendezvous Hotel 328 Flinders Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Melways map 1A ref G11 It is between Elizabeth and Queen Streets on the opposite side of the road to Flinders Street Railway Station. There are pictures of the venue and further details online at http://www.rendezvous.com.au/melbourne_city/ To find The Bar where we will be meeting, come into the foyer (up a few stairs from the street) and then look for the stairs on the front wall (timber panelling on the sides) and go up to the first floor - The Bar overlooks Flinders Street and has leadlight windows. You can arrive anytime after 6pm and ask for 'Newcomers Network' or 'Sue Ellson' and I will give you a sticky label name tag and then you can start socialising. You can order and pay for your own drinks from the bar. Come and join us for a conversation about something other than the weather and sport! All ages and backgrounds welcome. Please bring sufficient cash to pay for your own drinks and food (you don't need to buy a round of drinks for other guests). You may choose to purchase food items from the bar menu or invite other guests to join you at an alternative venue for dinner later in the evening. You do not need to order an alcoholic beverage. Some guests remain until very late - you can stay as long as you like. If you would like a name tag, please arrive before 8:00pm. You need to book to attend using the registration form below so that we can tell the venue how many people will be coming. It is an entirely self selected group - everyone who attends is looking to meet new people (whether you are a local, have moved to Melbourne recently or moved here some time ago). |
Transport | See the Metlink Melbourne http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au website for public transport details. The venue is closest to Flinders Street Railway Station. Several trams run along Flinders Street. Car parking in the city can be expensive, although several car parks offer a special rate after 6pm - usually around $12 for the evening. On street car parking can sometimes be found but cannot be relied upon - and of course, please do not drink and drive. The car park on the eastern side of the hotel on Flinders Street has a special offer if you enter after 5:30pm. |
Refreshments | To be purchased by you on the night. You may like to bring some smaller notes and coins so that you can easily pay for your own refreshments. |
Cost | You will need to tell us that you are coming by completing the registration form below. There is no additional cost. |
Designed for | People who have moved to Melbourne, from the country, interstate or overseas. This includes expatriates, migrants, international students, Australian repatriates, people on work assignment etc. People visiting Melbourne. You can come on your own or with other people. You can be any age, children can come with you. 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. Some people come on a regular basis and others only come once. These people have moved to Melbourne from countries all over the world, and have spoken many different languages and had many different faiths. Some are Australians who have returned to Australia after time overseas and others have lived in Australia a long time but still felt the need to connect with other newcomers (and share their wisdom and advice). Whatever your story, you will be welcome at our events. |
Event Description | This informal social event has been designed to help you meet other people who have moved to Melbourne. You may like to bring your own business or personal card to share with other people you meet or a small notepad and pen if you are given information from others that you would like to keep. We usually attract between 50 and 100 people each month. We encourage everyone to move around during the evening so it is easy to meet other people. Everyone is most welcome and you can continue to attend other Welcome to Melbourne events as frequently or as infrequently as you like. These events are also held in Adelaide on the Second Friday of the month (since July 2007) http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/nn/content/view/108/29/ and in Sydney on the Second Sunday of the month (since March 2005) http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/nn/content/view/173/29/ |
On arrival | You can introduce yourself to Sue and she will introduce you to others. Sue will also give you a sticky label name tag. |
Assistance received from | These events are sometimes hosted by other representatives of Newcomers Network - please visit this page of the website for the latest information. |
Further information | You can contact Sue Ellson directly via [melbourne @ newcomersnetwork.com] or telephone 0402 243 271 |
Other events and information | Details of our past events can be found at http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/events/ You may like to join the Newcomers Network Melbourne Social Group if you would like to be in regular contact with other newcomers You may like to connect virtually with people via the Newcomers Network Melbourne Australia Facebook Group |
How to tell | You must tell us you are coming, so that we know how many people will be joining us. You can send an email to If you are bringing a friend or a family member, please provide their details too. When you register, you will be added to the monthly Melbourne Event Reminder Email Mailing List and you can unsubscribe at any time. When you choose 'Submit' a copy will be sent to your email address. |
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Author (Sue Ellson)
First Published (Monday, 20 August 2007)
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