InTouch Magazine Mar | Apr | May 2018

Vol 53 Autumn 2018: Mar | April | May

s t r o e-sp N AT BANKSTOW

SPORTS

CHAIRMAN WINS OAM John Murray recognised for his community work

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Contents

Contents VOLUME 53 – AUTUMN 2018

MARCH | APRIL | MAY

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03 Chairman's Report 04 Our new E-Sports Bar and Lounge 06 Welcome Auburn Tennis Club 08 John Murray awarded OAM 10 Flinders Centre building update 12 Greenfield Station Bistro Specials 13 Panania Scouts celebrate 65 years 14 The Brewhouse has expanded 16 What's on this Easter?

18 Turbo Climb is coming 20 Celebrate Mother's Day with us!

21 Asian dining at the club 22 La Piazza: It's bellissimo!

24 Bankstown Sports Weekly Activities 29 What's on this March?

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31 The Sun Record All-Stars 32 What's on this April?

35 April School Holidays 36 What's on this May? 38 Desperado: Take it easy 39 What's on this June?

40 An evening at The Proms: A Musical Spectacular 44 ANZAC Day: Serving our community 46 Birrong Sports: Eat! Eat! Eat! 48 The Acres Club: The ultimate family-friendly destination

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50 Baulkham Hills Sports: Let your tastebuds run wild

Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 BankstownSports.com Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 BaulkhamHillsSports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 BankstownBowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd, Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9645 8600 F: 9645 2602 BirrongSports.com.au

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The Acres Club 1 Moondo St, Greenacre NSW 2190 T: 9759 7445 TheAcresClub.com.au

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Auburn Tennis Club 181 Chisholm Road Auburn NSW 2144 T: 9646 3736 AuburnTennisClub.com.au

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CLUB EXECUTIVES DEDICATED TO THE CLUB AND COMMUNITY

Back Row (from left): Jim Hanna (Director), Jim Ronis (Director), Richard Phillips (Vice-President), Vern Falconer (Director), Martin Klumpp (Director) and Alex Fulcher MBE, OAM (Director). Front Row (seated from left): Mark Condi (Chief Executive Officer) and John Murray OAM (President).

PATRONS Jason Clare MP, Federal Member for Blaxland; Tania Mihailuk MP, Member for Bankstown; David Coleman, Federal Member for Banks;

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Craig Kelly, Federal Member for Hughes.

LIFE MEMBERS N. Barkle*, S. Boddy*, D. Bourne*, M. J. Cook*, E. Evans*,

J. Fitzpatrick OAM*, N. Foley*, W. Hall*, J. Logan*, J. Long*, K. McCormick OAM*, E. McDonald*, K. McDowall*, R. McManus*, H. Neville*, M. O’Connor*, E. C. Roberts*, G. Rudd*, F. Summers*, R. J. Kelly*, C. Glozier*,

D. Jones*, J. Phillips, J. Mackay OAM, J. Burgess*, B. Green*, J. Murray, R. Phillips, R. Madden*, P. Keating, D. Shedden, J. Burling*, J. Donehue*, J. Mackay, T. Stewart, J. Ronis, A. Fulcher MBE, OAM and *Deceased V. Falconer.

Chairman's Report

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOHN MURRAY OAM, CHAIRMAN

We have some big things happening at the club and our associated venues in 2018 as we welcome another club to our family, we watch the Flinders Centre move into the completion stages and we celebrate our 60th anniversary.

WELCOME AUBURN We recently amalgamated with Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club, which means all of our members now have access to a sixth club with great facilities and wonderful staff. This venue has weekly activities, dining and a casual outdoor area that overlooks the courts of the adjoining tennis club, and I encourage all of you to head over for a visit.

FLINDERS CENTRE It’s full steam ahead inside the Flinders Centre at the moment, with the internal fit out taking place in the lobby, and the first two floors. Planning is also underway – pending council approval – for the new rooftop bar, which will offer spectacular views of the city and surrounding suburbs, in a modern, classy and open-air setting.

Bankstown Bowls is gearing up for its annual Mixed Bowls ANZAC Day fundraiser for Legacy, which I will be taking part in. It’s such a great event to be a part of and I would love to see you all down there on 25 April for a special commemoration service, a meal and a few games of bowls.

SENIORS WEEK The 2018 NSW Seniors Festival will be held from Wednesday 4 April to Sunday 15 April with the theme – Lets Do More Together.

This event gives seniors the opportunity to try new things and remain active and engaged in our local community, with hundreds of events and special offers.

Bankstown Sports will be hosting the annual Gala Concert on Sunday 8 April in The Grand Ballroom, and we have some great entertainment lined up for the event.

ASSOCIATED VENUES

THE THEATRE

We recently marked one year since The Acres Club joined the Bankstown Sports family. The venue has come such a long way since we first amalgamated, with new décor and styling, a new food offering, street food events – which have been extremely popular, and the current overhaul of the outdoor space to make way for a special dining and entertainment precinct.

We also have a great line up of entertainment at the club over the coming months including The Sun Records All-Stars which celebrates rock ’n’ roll in the 50s, Desperado – A tribute to the Eagles, and The Proms – A Musical Spectacular, which salutes the famous BBC Proms concerts of London’s Royal Albert Hall. See Bankstownsports.com/whatson for more details and tickets.

We also have plans to upgrade the outdoor area at Birrong Sports to give our members and guests more space to enjoy a meal or some drinks in the sunshine.

PEGGY LONG

WELFARE REPORT March, April and May 2018

It was sad to learn that Peggy Long passed away on 29 November 2017. I had the

privilege of knowing Peggy for many years.

She was born in Lakemba and went to school locally, spending all of her life in the City of Bankstown. She was married to life member John Long, who was a former President of the Bankstown Sports Club from 1981 to 1984.

Peggy joined the Bankstown Sports Ladies Bowling Club at Yagoona, and was their Secretary. Later in the 1990s she served as their President until the club closed in 2002. Subsequently in 2014, she became President of the Bankstown Sports Women’s Bowling Club and I know that they will miss her. Peggy was a foundation member of the Bankstown Chester Hill Ladies Probus Club, serving on the committee until the end, and when she passed away she was their Vice President.

Peggy also served as a weekly volunteer at Bankstown Hospital for well over 20 years, making a significant contribution. She will be fondly remembered by many.

HAPPY EASTER I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a safe and happy Easter. We have plenty of events on at the club over the Easter long weekend (Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April) if you’re looking to enjoy a meal with loved ones, catch up with the Easter Bunny or watch our annual wood chopping show in the Rainforest Lounge. I look forward to seeing you at the club soon.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of members who have recently passed away: Raymond Dean, Denis Buckley, Ronald Thompson, Paul Schumann, Peggy Long, Cecil Taylor, Adell Mills, Imants Liepa, Danny Melnyk, Moira Fisher, Henry Long, George Douglas, Edward Attard, James Moorhead, Bruce Crawley, Marie Kenneally, Eugenia Wolynko, Michael Hughes, Richard Wren, Axelle Marion, Sydney Cootes, Barry Kingman, Gertrude Schneider, Teresa Nieoczym and Carmine Spidalieri.

The following member was reported as being in hospital and on behalf of our President, Directors and all our members we wish them a speedy recovery: Norma Grant.

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E-Sports

BAR & LOUNGE Bankstown Sports has just unveiled its newest entertainment precinct, but it’s a little different to what you’re used to…

You may have heard the term ‘E-Sports’ before, but you weren’t quite sure what it meant or what it was. If you know someone who plays PC, Xbox or Playstation games, then it probably sounds very familiar.

Generally speaking, E-Sports is the playing of PC or Console based games, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the world.

E-Sports tournaments are being held as huge stadium and arena events with competitors battling it out for hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money. It’s even been added as an official event at the Olympic Games*.

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Bankstown Sports has jumped onboard the E-Sports phenomenon, bringing the concept to our own members and guests, right here in the club. We have created the brand Platform Zero E-Sports (PZE), which we are using to promote our new E-Sports events at our venues.

In August last year, we began hosting weekly E-Sports competitions on Thursday evenings, where players register their interest and play against each other on our Xbox consoles. These events have been hugely popular and we have been at capacity most weeks.

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Then in November, we held the first Bankstown Sports FIFA 18 Tournament which was a huge success. We had over 500 participants and hundreds more spectators pack into The Grand Ballroom to watch players battle it out on the E-Sports football pitch. We gave away $10,000 in cash and prizes and the feedback we had from guests at the event was overwhelmingly positive.

Bankstown Sports General Manager Andrew Kelly, has been working with a number of staff who have experience in this field, as well as external organisations, to get it off the ground.

“The whole concept for PZE is all about building E-Sports at a grassroots level and offering people a unique opportunity to play their favourite games in a group setting, rather than at home on their own. That’s something that doesn’t exist anywhere else at the moment”.

“We want to provide a space to get the community together where traditionally e-sports is played at home, online. Just like the club is here in the community to bring people together, this is the same idea; to get groups of friends together to interact with one another, and grow the sport”.

As a result of the success we’ve had so far, we have expanded our E-Sports offering at the club and we want you to be involved!

We have transformed part of The Loft into the new PZE Bar, which is a dedicated space for our E-Sports events and future tournaments. There are nine TV screens permanently mounted to the wall which are all connected to Xbox consoles, and we are looking to install several PC’s in the same area so we can run a variety of competitions for our gaming fans.

To celebrate the new venue, we are holding a launch event in March, which will involve several gaming tournaments and free play, and gives our members and guests a chance to come and see what it’s all about.

On Saturday 17 March, there will be a CS:GO PC tournament and then free play on the consoles with a variety of games available to try. On Sunday 18 March, we will run competitions for Tekken 7 and FIFA, with a first prize of $500 and a second prize of $200 cash for each tournament. There will also be a hot lap competition for Forza that you can all get involved in!

Following the launch weekend, our Thursday night FIFA tournaments will continue, and we will roll out a weekly Tekken tournament on Friday nights, with plans to expand on this based on demand for other game titles.

Andrew says the club wants to be a part of transitioning grassroots E-Sports through to a higher level.

“We want to start that competitive scene that’s not available in Sydney or Australia at the moment, to get good gamers from the grassroots level of their bedrooms and loungerooms, to the professional level. At the moment, there is no pathway to make that transition, so we are working with outside organisations to try and set that set up”.

“One of those pathways is potentially the Olympic Games, which will be in 2020 in Tokyo and 2024 in Paris. We want to be part of setting that up and potentially produce some future Olympic stars, right here in the club”.

For more information about PZE and our upcoming E-Sports tournaments, visit BankstownSports.com/pze *Only a demonstration sport at this stage.

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Welcome!

Auburn Tennis Club Bankstown Sports has amalgamated with another great club in Sydney’s west, with Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club joining the family.

The Bankstown Sports Club family has expanded to six clubs as we welcome Auburn Tennis and Recreation Club to the group. The venue has been struggling to make ends meet in recent years, and made contact with us in late 2016 about a possible merger. The venture was formally approved by the state government in December 2017.

Auburn Tennis Club has been located at 181 Chisholm Road in Auburn for almost 50 years, servicing the local community and providing a casual meeting place for locals to enjoy a meal and a few drinks. It has a proud history and is very popular with the locals with weekly activities, a dining area and a casual outdoor area overlooking the courts of the adjoining tennis club.

The facilities at the venue have been well-maintained and recently, they underwent a small makeover, updating their décor and bar area with bright and vibrant colours, to give it a more modern look.

Auburn Tennis Club is open from 10am everyday and there’s a courtesy bus that runs every Friday and Saturday night from 5pm.

Phone 9646 3736 for bookings.

"Auburn Tennis Club is open from 10am everyday and there’s a courtesy bus that runs every Friday and Saturday night from 5pm."

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Congratulations

JOHN MURRAY OAM Our Bankstown Sports Club President was recognised at the Australia Day Honours 2018, with an Order of Australia Medal, for his services to the community of Bankstown.

For all those who know him – and if you ask the man himself – John Murray is just your average, knock-about bloke from Bankstown.

‘Nothing special’ he says.

John has been a well-known face around Bankstown for decades. He was born and raised here, and ran a successful spare parts business on Milperra Road for many years. He has been a member of Bankstown Sports Club since 1962 – our President since 2006 – and is also a Life Member.

As well as having an incredible impact on our club over the years, he has also been heavily involved in many other community initiatives, and has dedicated much of his life to volunteering. On Australia Day this year, he was recognised for his contribution to the Bankstown Community, with an Order of Australia Medal.

John says while the award was unexpected, he is honoured and humbled to receive it.

“I hope it inspires other people to get up and do something. There are plenty of times when people need help, and you don’t have to do everything all at once. There are things like Meals on Wheels, or you can even go and mow your elderly neighbour’s lawn. I’ve been looking after my neighbour’s cows for about 8 years, because I know it helps her out”.

“All of us living in Australia are privileged and blessed to live in such a beautiful country.

I consider it my duty to volunteer and make a contribution wherever I can”.

John was introduced to volunteering at the tender age of 7, by a local lady who was a member of the Red Cross. She was fundraising for our troops who were fighting overseas in World War 2.

In January 1988, he joined the Cobbitty Bush Fire Brigade and would go on to

volunteer with the NSW Rural Fire Service for over 30 years. He helped fight bushfires, attended serious car accidents and light plane crashes, and helped with the clean-up after storms and natural disasters.

As he got older and when he could no longer be on the front line, he then joined the catering team for the RFS. “We used to drive around with a food truck and feed the volunteers who were fighting fires. We also used to feed the police if they were in the area investigating a crime.

Basically, we helped anyone who needed help in the community – whether it be a fire or natural disaster – we really enjoyed helping people”.

As well as his RFS duties, John was an active member of the Bankstown Lions Club for 10 years, and ran many fundraising initiatives and community events.

He has also been heavily involved in raising money for several Sydney hospitals. One of his grand-daughters was born with Rett Syndrome – a rare genetic disorder – so he and his wife Lily devoted a lot of time and effort to raise over $1.5 million for The Children’s Hospital in Westmead, to fund research into the condition.

But it wasn’t just family that he offered to help.

“There was a lady in Cobbitty who had Leukaemia and she wanted to do something to raise money to try and support the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where she was being treated. So, I joined in. Over the 10 years that I was involved, we ran bush dances and auctions, and we raised a lot of money”.

John is an incredible role model for our staff, members and guests and we would like to congratulate him on this accolade.

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WHAT’S

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The brand-new Flinders Centre commercial tower is set to open in a few months, bringing state-of-the-art A-grade office space to the heart of Bankstown.

If you glance across the Bankstown CBD skyline at the moment, you can’t miss the many signs of progress. With multiple construction projects taking place and huge cranes dotting the cityscape, it’s exciting to see how our community is growing and changing to plan for the future.

Among the new additions is the Flinders Centre 9-storey office tower, located on Restwell Street, which boasts efficient and sustainable facilities with the added resources of Bankstown Sports Club, as well as incredible views of Bankstown, the greater west, and the Sydney CBD. In December last year, we held a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony to mark the end the structural phase. This is a traditional practice that can be traced back to ancient Scandinavian times, where a tree is placed atop of a new building to appease the tree-dwelling spirits who may have been displaced by construction. Usually,

this tree would be left to die so it could be cut up and used for firewood, but ours will be relocated to the garden area of the Bankstown Sports administration offices.

The internal fitout for the Flinders Centre main foyer is underway, with chic, modern décor providing a professional yet comfortable meeting point for tenants and guests. It will also feature a convenience store, commercial space and lounge area, as well as direct access to the club and all amenities.

Levels 1 and 2 are also taking shape and its anticipated that UFC Gym, Flinders Centre Early Learning School and Bankstown Sports Administration will move into their new spaces from June.

We have also proposed plans for a new rooftop restaurant and bar to be located on Level 10 of the Flinders Centre. The venue will be stylish and modern, with views of the city to the east, and of greater Sydney to the west.

It will be open-air, with a roof covering certain areas so we can still accommodate for guests in poor weather.

The focal point of Level 10 will be a trendy bar in the middle of the floor. There will be fun, trendy areas to dine, or just relax and enjoy a craft beer or cocktail in one of our private cabanas, lounges or seating around fire pits.

Pending council approval, we are hoping the new rooftop restaurant and bar will be open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, catering for everything from casual dinners, business meetings, Friday evening drinks and special events.

We can’t wait to see the office tower come to life and we’re looking forward to hearing your feedback. For more information on Flinders Centre, visit flinderscentreleasing.com.au

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Panania Scouts celebrate

65 Years

Bankstown Sports is proud to support the 2nd Panania Scout Group with a financial contribution towards an upgrade of their clubhouse, through ClubGRANTS. The art of Scouting has a long history dating back to the start of the 20th Century when Lord Robert Baden-Powell held the first ever Scouts camp on Brownsea Island, off the Dorset Coast in England. Back then, young men were taught how to hunt in the woods, how to fend for themselves and how to give themselves an advantage if they ever found themselves on the front line of a battlefield.

Times have changed a lot since then, and while today’s scouts may not be going off to war, they are still being taught skills of observation, resourcefulness and survival through some of the oldest and best-known programs for young people around the world.

The 2nd Panania Scout group was first registered on 18 March 1952 and is one of the oldest Scout Groups still operating in the southwest region of Sydney. The group regularly designs and develops different crafts, games and badge workshops for its young members to challenge them and develop their leadership skills. The Scouts are taught the value of embedding ‘Duty to Self’, ‘Duty to Others’ and ‘Duty to God’ as their moral compass.

In the 2015-16 round of ClubGRANTS, Bankstown Sports Club supported the 2nd

Panania Scout Group with $11,320.35 so they could repair the roof of their scout hall and re-lay the floor, which was beginning to rot and had become quite dangerous. On Sunday 5 November 2017, as part of their 65th birthday celebrations, the renovations were unveiled in front of more than 80 guests.

Bankstown Sports Vice President Richard Phillips was on hand to officially dedicate the new floor, while special guests of the event were made honorary members of 2nd Panania Scout Group and were presented with scarves. Among the attendees were Michael Baden-Powell, the grandson of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, his wife Joan, Chief Commissioner of Scouting NSW Neville Tomkins, Federal Member for Banks David Coleman MP and Canterbury Bankstown Councillor Steve Tuntevski.

2nd Panania Scout Group Leader Lionel Pascoe says this funding has secured their future in the area.

“The grant by Bankstown Sports has ensured that the Scout Hall is now a safe place for the youth of the Panania area.”

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$25 MARCH

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Burger, Pint of Bee * r & Fries

The Wood Chopper

2 cape grim beef patties, 8hr smoked beef brisket, double jack cheese, Smiths potato chips and aioli sauce on a milk bun. Served with shoe string fries.

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The Peri Peri Delight Beef patty, bacon, caramelised onions, Swiss cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato and peri peri sauce on a brioche bun. Served with beer battered fries.

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Found Dory

Grilled silver dory fillet, iceberg lettuce, potato chips, pico de galo and tartare sauce on a milk bun.

Served with beer battered fries. *A pint of one of our Basement Brewhouse beers brewed in-house. Monthly Specials strictly available for their dedicated month only.

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THE BREWHOUSE

HAS EXPANDED! Basement Brewhouse has been open for 18 months and is now a premier destination for craft beer in Sydney’s west. We’ve just introduced two new serving tanks to keep up with high demand.

The Brewhouse has been steadily growing in popularity since its opening in November 2016, with over 25 craft and boutique beers on tap including 10 of our own, which have been brewed in our very own microbrewery.

or get inspiration from what I have been seeing around at other venues”.

Our members and guests are loving the beers we are creating and brewing in the Brewhouse, and due to their growing popularity, we have found the need to expand our capacity and storage space. We have introduced two new beer serving tanks which lead directly to our taps behind the bar, which are able to hold and serve Basement Brewhouse beers after they have been transferred from our brewing tanks.

“Our brewing process begins with loading wort in into the fermentation vessel and pumping the water in for it to then go through a 7-day fermentation. After that, we dry hop for 48 hours to add flavour and aroma, and then we use finings to improve the clarity. Next, the carbonation starts. This process – depending on the beer – typically takes 14 to 15 days, however lagers take longer”.

The serving tanks are large copper vessels which are situated at the end of the bar, near the sunken lounge. Each tank holds approximately 1000L of beer – the equivalent of 20 kegs – and they’re already hooked up to our beer pipes, which means we can call on them for fresh, cold beer, whenever we need it.

Head brewer Mark Neal has helped create many of our in-house beers and says the range and variety at Basement Brewhouse keeps him very busy.

“Craft beer is really interesting because you can basically make whatever you want. It is not hard to pick a new beer to brew, I take suggestions from what has been selling well

Mark says despite his many years of brewing craft beer, he still loves the whole process.

Due to the success of our Brewhouse beers, they are now being distributed to our associated venues at Baulkham Hills Sports, The Acres Club and Bankstown Bowling Club where they are proving to be popular. Our beers are also available to other pubs and clubs around the state through online hospitality wholesaler CLUBCO, which delivers within 24 hours.

We have just added another Brewhouse beer to our range; it’s a New England IPA, which is generally smoother than a traditional IPA, with a ‘fruit bowl of flavour’.

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FUN AT THE CLUB Easter is just around the corner and if you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, Bankstown Sports is the place to be.

A Mega Easter Raffle, free entertainment and a visit from the Easter Bunny… it’s all happening this Easter at Bankstown Sports Club!

Apprentices party band gets you up out of your seat to sing and dance the night away to all your favourite dance floor hits from 8.30pm-12.30am.

It all kicks off on Monday 26 March when we hold our Easter raffle in the Rainforest Lounge, with plenty of delicious meat trays and Easter chocolates to be won! Tickets start from $1 each and will be on sale from 6pm, with the draw to begin at 7pm. Plus, you might just catch the Easter Bunny hopping around handing out eggs!

Then on Easter Sunday 1 April, the Easter Bunny and Alice will pop in for a visit between 12pm-3pm and again from 6pm-8pm, handing out free chocolate eggs to our members and guests!

On Good Friday 30 March, the Joanna Melas Trio will kick off our free entertainment in the Rainforest Lounge, playing modern covers and some of your favourite old classics from 7-11pm.

On Saturday 31 March, Gabby will warm everyone up with her range of modern covers from 5.30-8pm, before the Masterton

And of course, it wouldn’t be Easter Sunday at Bankstown Sports without a heart-stopping performance from world champion axeman David Foster, who will showcase his incredible skills in his special woodchopping show in the Rainforest Lounge.

David has been a professional woodchopper for over 40 years and has been involved with Bankstown Sports for almost two decades. His show will be held in the Rainforest Lounge between 7.30pm-8.30pm.

TRY THE WOODCHOPPER BURGER AT BREWHOUSE To celebrate David’s visit to Bankstown Sports, we have created a burger in Basement Brewhouse in his honour as part of our monthly special! Throughout the month of March and right up until Monday 2 April, you can try our Wood Chopper Burger; featuring two Cape Grim beef patties, 8-hour smoked beef brisket, double jack cheese, Smiths potato chips and aioli sauce on a milk bun, served with potato fries and a Basement Brewhouse in-house brew, for $25!

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… IS COMING If you’re looking for a great day out with the kids or a fun team-building challenge for your work colleagues, the brand-new Turbo Climb at Bankstown Sports is for you.

There’s an exciting new activity for you to try at Bankstown Sports Club.

Turbo Climb is the newest addition at Bankstown Sports Club, situated next to the Monkey Mania play structure precinct, featuring indoor climbing walls up to 11 metres tall, which are suitable for ages 5 and up. With qualified instructors, the latest equipment and safety briefings for every climber, Turbo Climb is the perfect place to bring the family for a fun day out!

Climbing sessions are $18 per person and run for an hour, which includes a full equipment and safety rundown, and all the climbing you can fit in! Bookings are highly recommended so visit TurboClimb.com.au to lock in a time.

Why not host your next party at Turbo Climb? Our party area can cater for large groups and our party package includes invitations, a dedicated party host, pizza and nibbles, unlimited water and cordial, 5 arcade tokens per child and of course, 1 hour of awesome climbing! We can also assist with ordering a standard or custom-made birthday cake for the lucky birthday boy or girl! Book a party now for $250 for up to 8 guests, with additional attendees $29 each.

Turbo Climb can also cater for older groups with adult platters and Churros platters available to order.

For more information, visit TurboClimb. com.au, call us on 9722 9863 or come into Bankstown Sports and check out our new climbing walls today!

Climbing sessions are $18 per person and run for an hour, which includes a full equipment and safety rundown, and all the climbing you can fit in!

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Mother's Day Celebrate your mum and all of the wonderful things she does for you!

We think your Mum deserves the best, so make her feel extra special this Mother’s Day with an indulgent High Tea at Platform One from 12pm – 2pm. She will love sitting back and relaxing in our Victorian-era train carriages, whilst being waited on by our lovely staff.

Enjoy a decadent 3-tiered selection of hot and cold sweet and savoury treats, and a tea or coffee of your choice.

There will be mini sandwiches, sliders, arancini balls, croissants and pies, as well as assorted macarons, opera cake, berry tartlets and boutique lamingtons. There’s so much to choose from!

But of course, High Tea wouldn’t be complete without one delicious item… scones!

Our classic blueberry scones will be served alongside triple berry conserve and Chantilly cream. And just in case you have room for more, there will also be a lolly buffet and chocolate fountain.

To compliment your meal, there will be Vittoria Coffee and an array of teas on offer, including Earl Grey, Camomile, Peppermint, English Breakfast or Green Tea. Tickets for Platform One's High Tea are $63 for adults and $29 for children (3-13 years), and bookings are essential.

MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY 13 MAY, 12PM - 2PM

Delectable Sweets, Savoury Treats, Lolly Buffet and Tea & Scones Adults: $63 - Includes a glass of Chandon or soft drink.

Children: $29 (3-13 years) Includes a glass of soft drink.

Children under 3 eat free.

High Tea

Image is a guide only.

Bookings and pre-payment essential.

Call 9722 9888, or speak to Platform One Staff.

See menu at BankstownSports.com. Dine in only.

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Asian dining

AT THE CLUB Peking Sq. marks a milestone and releases a range of lunch specials, and Lucky Cheng’s launches a delicious new menu!

PEKING SQ. It’s been a successful first year of operation for the latest addition to our Asian dining precinct, with customers loving our signature handmade noodles and dumplings, and of course, our Peking Duck dishes which are made fresh in-house.

We’ve gathered plenty of feedback since the restaurant opened in December 2016, and apart from loving the impressive styling and authentic décor, our freshly roasted Peking Duck has been the most popular item. The live mud crab with ginger and shallots served with pan-fried egg noodles, has been one of the top dishes as well.

You can also get Peking Sq. delivered to your home or office now! We have partnered up with UberEats so our members and guests can enjoy a selection of delicious starters and mains, even when they aren’t in the club.

To view the Peking Sq. UberEats menu, visit www.ubereats.com and select Bankstown as your delivery destination. Then search for Peking Sq. and select from our list of dishes.

NEW LUNCH SPECIAL! If you’re stuck for lunch ideas, why not try one of our $13.80 lunch specials at Peking Sq.?

Choose from BBQ Pork, Roast Duck, Soya Chicken, Mongolian Lamb, Honey Chicken, Satay Chicken, Curry Beef, Black Bean Beef or Sweet and Sour Pork, all served with steamed rice or fried rice.

If you prefer a noodle dish, there’s our Combination Chow Mein, Seasonal Vegetable

Chow Mein, Wonton Egg Noodle Soup, Seasonal Vegetable Egg Noodle Soup, Stir Fried Beef with rice noodles in Soya Sauce, Seafood Laksa and a Singaporean-style Vermicelli Noodles.

The $13.80 lunch specials are available Monday to Friday between 11am and 3pm.

For more information, visit BankstownSports. com/PekingSq

LUCKY CHENG’S NEW MENU New year, new menu! Lucky Cheng’s Noodle House has introduced a range of new dishes for members and guests with new tastes and flavours.

There’s the Malaysian Gado-Gado Salad with peanut sauce, the Shredded Roast Duck Salad which is topped with Quail eggs and a Thai dressing, or the new King Prawn Salad which comes with Goma dressing and bean sprouts.

Our talented chefs have expanded the range of Cheng-made wonton dishes to include a spicy soup and a hot and sour soup in pork broth. If you love something a little sweeter, you can’t go past the hand-made custard filled pancakes.

And for lovers of spicy food, the new Sambal Prawns with rice noodles and a boiled egg or the Dan Dan BBQ Pork with handmade noodles in a spicy peanut sauce will be right up your alley.

To see the full menu, visit BankstownSports. com/lucky-chengs Bankstown Sports InTouch

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There’s some exciting new menu items for you to try at Pizzeria Bellucci and Stuzzichino in La Piazza!

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It’s Autumn, which means the weather is starting to cool and the days are getting shorter, and many of us are preparing to bunker down for the winter. But don’t hide away just yet – you have to try the new look menus in La Piazza! Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer has worked closely with Restaurant Manager Mario Libertini to bring in some delicious, traditional Italian meals, while still keeping all of your menu favourites!

Olive Tapenade, Pane de Casa and Grissini with fig and walnut rolada.

New to the Starters menu in Stuzzichino, there’s the Cipollata Pizza with olive oil, caramelised onion and rosemary, and the Salumi di Parma e Formaggi, which serves four adults, and includes San Daniele Prosciutto, Salami Norica, Cacciatorini, Capocollo, Pancette, Gorgonzola Picante,

In both Stuzzichino and Pizzeria Bellucci, there are two new Risotto dishes with the Risotto Pollo e Asparagi with chicken, asparagus, Swiss brown mushroom, pesto, rocket and Grana Padano, or the Risotto All’ Aragosta with Florida Key lobster, peas, Italian sausage, crème fraise and truffle oil.

If you’re after a Tapas option, try the Aphrodite Halloumi with watermelon, hazelnuts, mint, olive tapenade and lemon oregano drizzle, the Arancini trio of traditional Italian risotto balls coated in breadcrumbs with truffle aioli, or the Salmone Carpaccio with Baby Capers, avocado, red onions, roasted corn kernels, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.

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We’ve added new pasta options, including the Penne Tarvisio with chicken, Swiss brown mushroom, asparagus, avocado and cherry tomatoes in a pink sauce, the Linguine Terra e Mare with Italian sausage, salmon, mussel, avocado and Napolitano sauce, and Spaghetti con Pipis with pipis, heirloom tomatoes, baby spinach, basil, olive oil and crispy breadcrumb.

We have expanded our Mains selection with a 400g Pinnacle Rib Eye Cutlet, a 250g Black Angus Sirloin Steak, the Vitello Al Funghi Porcini which includes thin slices of veal in a red wine and northern Italian porcini mushroom sauce and a Saltimbocca Alla Romana with veal scaloppini, prosciutto and sage in a white wine sauce.

If you love your pizza, try the new Casalinga with garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, zucchini, corn and crispy prawns, the Greco with mozzarella, pulled lamb, roasted capsicum, caramelized onions, parsley and tzatziki, the Pollo Verdi with mozzarella, chicken, eggplant, capsicum, caramelised onion and kale, the Toscana with mozzarella, hot salami, eggplant, ricotta and caramelised onions or the Primavera with mozzarella, mushroom, tomato bruschetta, rocket and prosciutto.

And for the kids, they will now get one scoop of gelato for free with every kids meal purchased!

Bring the whole family to La Piazza for your next night out, and indulge in our delicious new menu items today!

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If you’re looking for something to do during the week that won’t break the budget, Bankstown Sports has a variety of activities for you to enjoy.

Whether you’re after a game of bingo, live entertainment or e-sports, Bankstown Sports has events and activities for all members and guests, every day of the week.

On Monday and Tuesday mornings, come along for a few games of Bingo. We get quite a crowd at our 10.45am sessions which creates a fun and friendly atmosphere, and there’s over 20 prizes to be won.

We hold a meat raffle in the Rainforest Lounge on the last Monday of every month, with 60 delicious meat trays and a bunch of club gift cards on offer. Tickets go on sale from 6pm and the raffle begins at 7pm.

Every Tuesday evening, we have live entertainment in the Rainforest Lounge from 7.30pm with the Music Man Trio covering a range of songs and music styles in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Wednesday mornings begin with Cash Housie sessions from 10.45am with all proceeds going to the Little Wings foundation. Then you can try your luck in our Members' Draw on Wednesday nights with a share of over

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$55,000 up for grabs throughout the promotion. And dance the night away in The Theatre with our Vietnamese Song and Dance night, featuring Thanh Tam and Kim Thug from 7.30pm.

On Thursday nights, try your hand at some trivia in the Rainforest Lounge, with weekly and jackpot prizes up for grabs. Every week, there are four rounds of trivia with novelty games in between, and best of all – it’s FREE! If you love E-sports and you’re up for a bit of healthy competition, join in our Thursday night FIFA 18 tournaments located in the PZE BAR. Registration is from 7pm and games kick off from 7.30pm, with $250 cash up for grabs each week. Starting in April, we will also have weekly tournaments on Friday nights in the PZE Bar with registration from 7pm and play from 7.30pm plus $250 cash up for grabs.

Welcome in the weekend with free live music in the Rainforest Lounge every Friday night from 7pm, Saturdays from 5.30pm and Sunday afternoons from 2.30pm. For more information, visit www.bankstownsports.com/ weekly-activities

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ACTIVITIES Monday

10.45am | Bingo, Garrison Room

Tuesday

10.45am | Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm | Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

Wednesday

Thursday

Plus Monthly Meat Raffle Last Monday of the Month 7pm, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am | Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7.00pm | Members’ Draw 7.30pm | Vietnamese Song and Dance, The Theatre 7.00pm | Trivia, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm | Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

Friday

7.00pm | Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm | Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar*

Saturday

5.30pm | Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm | Free Live Band, Rainforest Lounge

Sunday

2.30pm | Free Variety Concert, Rainforest Lounge 5.00pm | Mahjong, Level One Function Centre 5.30pm | Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge

Find out more at BankstownSports.com *From Friday 6 April

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It's a CHURROS PARTY! Serves 6 people

PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE

I8 CHURROS AND 6 DIP-CUPS FOR $20* (SAVE $I4.95) 1914

*Offer available at San Churro Bankstown only. Present this voucher in store to redeem. Valid for one Churros Fiesta. Extras not included. Not valid in conjunction with other offers or discounts. Not redeemable for cash or other products. Valid until 31 May 2018.

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LIVE SHOWS

THE SUN RECORDS ALL STARS

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

THE PROMS

DESPERADO THE EAGLES SHOW

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BACK TO THE

Jay Justin In Concert

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH

WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL

Jay Justin is one of Australia’s top singersongwriters who has had many top 40 hits over the years, and has written number ones including Reminiscing, So Much Love In The World and Proud of You. Supported by a trio of the finest musicians, Jay will deliver a morning of music to remember as he treats you to popular tunes throughout the decades.

$8 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns with another show featuring tenor Daniel Tambasco, comedian Brett Thomas, instrumentalist John Macdonald, vocalist/comedian Toni Stevens, host Jenifer Green, Tivoli Showgirls and The Tivoli Band. Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea!

$15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

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WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 2 MAY Sharon Calabro delivers a wonderful array of songs from The Carpenters, with an endless list of hit songs including Close To You, Please Mr Postman, We’ve Only Just Begun, Sing, Yesterday Once More, Ticket to Ride and many more.

Supported by an incredible band, Sharon will move from front of stage to the drums, to relive the memories of Karen, as we remember her sensational vocal talent. Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea.

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$8 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns with another incredible show featuring vivacious vocalist Alex Blandino, magician Joel Howlett, vocalist W.P Brennan, mulit-award winning instrumentalist Danny Elliott, host Jenifer Green, Tivoli Showgirls and Tivoli Band. Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea!

$15 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 11.00AM UNRESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge 7.30pm Manpower, The Theatre

7pm David Agius Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Frankie Valli & The Beach Boys, The Theatre 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Vicki Welch & Tony Hogan, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Johnny V Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Musical Mornings, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Elvis: An American Trilogy, The Theatre 8.30pm Matchbox Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Shane Peters & Mercedes, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Diamond Rhythm, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Celtic Beat, The Theatre 8.30pm Over The Edge, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Kerryn Grant & Greg Hayes, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Celebration Mix, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Sun Records Allstars, The Theatre 8.30pm Clever Little Secretaries, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Joel Howlett & Bosco Bosanac, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction Trio, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 6.30pm Easter Bunny & Alice 7pm Mega Meat & Easter Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

1.30pm The Jody Stubbs Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Masterton Apprentices, Rainforest Lounge

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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THURSDAY 1 MARCH In one of the most sought after girls’ night out events in the country, Manpower Australia is back, direct from Las Vegas, showing off their dance moves and cheeky humour, just for you!

SATURDAY 10 MARCH What do you get when you take three of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists and bring them together for one show?

You get ‘The Complete Story’. Direct from the US, Vic Trevino Jnr, Gino Monopoli and Steve Michaels will take you through the Rockabilly years, the movie soundtracks and the famous white jump suit 70s era. All of the moves, the songs and the nuances that made The King the most recognisable figure in music history will be live on stage.

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$35 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.00PM SHOWTIME 7.30PM RESERVED SEATING

$50 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

SATURDAY 3 MARCH

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

When two of the most exciting harmony bands in pop music history get together, you’re in for a memorable experience! You’ll hear the songs from Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons including Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like a Man, followed by a rendition of The Beach Boys’ greatest hits, such as California Girls, Surfin’ USA and many more.

SATURDAY 17 MARCH This Saint Patrick’s Day, go on an inspirational journey through 60 years of Irish music and humour, with the award winning and captivating artistry of multi-talented performers Peter Byrne, Paul Martell, Eileen McCann and Shannon Bacall.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

$20 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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THE SUN RECORDS ALL-STARS Celebrate the birth of Rock 'n' Roll in the 1950s, tracing the music from its humble roots in Memphis, Tennessee, to its dramatic peak worldwide.

Sun Records was founded by legendary American producer Sam Phillips in 1952, and became the launch pad for many Rock ’n’ Roll greats including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison.

The Sun Records All-Stars comes to Bankstown Sports direct from the US, featuring the talents of four well-known tribute artists performing the hits produced at Sun Records, mixing witty and interesting dialogue to create a unique experience that is engaging, entertaining and informative.

The show is presented in two parts; the first half of the performance recaps the story of the label and features hits such as It’s Alright Mama, Blue Suede Shoes, Folsom Prison

Blues, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk The Line and more. The second half of the show looks at the expansion of the music and the artists, with songs like Heartbreak Hotel, All Shook Up, Ring of Fire, and medleys from Little Richard and Chuck Berry.

The Sun Records All-Stars captures the music, the imagination, the passion and the magic of the Sun Records phenomenon, and promises to be a truly enjoyable experience for all.

Join us on Saturday 24 March! Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at BankstownSports.com/live-shows or from main reception.

"Sun Records became the launch pad for many Rock ’n’ Roll greats including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison."

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12pm Easter Bunny & Alice 2.30pm Mare Montgomery & Keith Scott, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Jo Karas Duo, Rainforest Lounge 6pm Easter Bunny & Alice 7:30pm David Foster Wood Chopping Show

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 1.30pm Sean & Miss Bow, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Back to the Tivoli, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Chris Connolly Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Groovin Hard, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paul Hayman & Francessca Bresia, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Sweet Talk Trio, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

10:30am Lah Lah’s 10th Birthday Party, The Grand Ballroom 5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Melinda Does Doris, The Theatre 8.30pm Uptown Funk, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Shayne O’Leary & Roy Cooper, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm James Lees Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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10.30am Make Your Own Churros, San Churro 10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 12pm Make Your Own Churros, San Churro 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 1.30pm Just Kidz Stars of Tomorrow, The Theatre 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

10.30am Make Your Own Churros, San Churro 10:30am Minecraft Workshop, Level One 12.00pm Make Your Own Churros, San Churro 2.00pm Minecraft Workshop, Level One 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

10.30am Sand Art Class, ABCD Room 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Danny Elliot, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Running in the Shadows, The Theatre 8.30pm Everyday People Band, Rainforest Lounge

1pm Poker Regional Final, Georges River Room 2pm Cardistry Show, The Theatre 2.30pm Leigh Archer & Joey Fimmano, Rainforest Lounge 3.20pm Cardistry Workshop, Level 2 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Twin Set, Rainforest Lounge

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10.30am Art Class, ABCD Room 10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 1pm Art Class, ABCD Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 1.30pm Take Two, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

10am Kid’s Yoga, Level One 10:30am Minecraft Workshop, Level One 2.00pm Minecraft Workshop, Level One 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

10am Cake It Up, ABCD Room 11am Cake It Up, ABCD Room 1pm Cake It Up, ABCD Room 2pm Cake It Up, ABCD Room 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Sparks & Company Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Lionel Robinson, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Rockin Eddie Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Christine Tyrrell & Roddy Montez, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Lumiere Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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SATURDAY 14 APRIL Come and party with stars of ABC KIDS Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band as they celebrate their 10th birthday at Bankstown Sports! It’s an hour of singing and dancing fun full of Lah-Lah hits and laughs. And don’t forget everyone gets to meet the band and the instruments after the show. It’s going to be a great party and you’re invited!

$26.50 ALL THE GRAND BALLROOM DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 10.30AM UNRESERVED SEATING

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All adults and children 12months+ require a ticket.

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WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Hosted by international and award-winning star Jenifer Green, JUST KIDZ will feature seven talented performers including singers, dancers, instrumentalists, jugglers, magician’s acrobats, ventriloquists and more!

The show will also include the JUST KIDZ dancers and the Back To The Tivoli band. Don’t miss this one!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.00PM SHOWTIME 1.30PM RESERVED SEATING

All children must be accompanied by a paying responsible adult.

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

School Holiday Fun Entertainment

Kids Bingo

Monday 16 & 23 April Rainforest Lounge 10.30am | $5 A variety of great prizes.

Happy Kids Sand Art Class

Friday 20 April Level One Room ABCD 10.30am | $20

Cake It Up Class

Friday 27 April Level One Room ABCD 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm | $10

Make Your Own Churros Class

Minecraft Masters Filmmaking

Kids Art Class

Kid’s Yoga Class

Movies

Monkey Mania

Tuesday 17 & Thursday 19 April San Churro 10.30am & 12pm | $14.95

Tuesday 24 April Level One Room ABCD 10.30am & 1pm | $10

These School Holidays BankstownSports.com/Movies for session times.

Adults $10 | Children $5

Thursday 19 & 26 April Garrison Room 10.30am & 2pm | $30

Thursday 26 April Level One 10am | $15

Open everyday during the school holidays.

Find out more at MonkeyMania.com.au

Children must be accompanied by an adult to all activities. Adults do not need to pay for activity.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Musical Mornings, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Backburners Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 8pm Swingshift & Boys Light Up, The Theatre

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Ipanema Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Barbara Montgomery & Roland Storm, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Time Machine, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Ed Manego, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Vallies, The Theatre 8.30pm Fabba, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paul de Martin & Abba Experience, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Diamond Rhythm, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Roc a Tac, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Danni Hodson & Latin Vibe, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Skyz the Limit, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm The Fab Three, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Cambo, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Desperado The Eagles Show, The Theatre 8.30pm The Bandits Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paul Fisher & Lisa Crouch, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Girls Talk, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7pm Mega Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

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Entertainment

SATURDAY 12 MAY $10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING The Vallies are an all singing, all dancing tribute to the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Bringing you hits like Oh What A Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, this incredible tribute band perform all the classic hits with a modern flare.

They also pay homage to the classic boy bands of Motown including The Drifters, The Temptations and The Bee Gees. Don’t miss out on this!

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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DESPERADO

TAKE IT EASY The Eagles are arguably among the most popular bands in the world, and their classic melodic country-rock sounds are coming to Bankstown Sports this May. If Hotel California, Take It Easy and Tequila Sunrise are all at the top of your music playlist, make sure you keep Saturday 26 May free for Desperado – The Eagles Show at Bankstown Sports Club.

Created to fill the void left by the original band, this incredible stage production combines awesome vocals, harmonies and great musicianship, to capture the timeless classics that have won the hearts of millions of fans all over the world. Their attention to detail is second to none, as they produce the exact guitar sounds you would expect when listening to an original Eagles song.

Six talented musicians make up Desperado – The Eagles Show and together, they celebrate and faithfully reproduce iconic hits from the 70s and 80’s, including Heartache Tonight, Peaceful Easy Feeling, New Kid In Town and of course, Desperado.

Desperado – The Eagles Show will perform in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 26 May. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and are available from main reception, or online at BankstownSports.com/live-shows

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"Desperado – The Eagles Show will perform in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday 26 May."

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5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Big Radio Dynamite, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Narelle Winters & Beau Smith, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Katie & AJ, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Back to the Tivoli, The Grand Ballroom 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm The Kamis, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Steve Murphy & Amber Jade, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Oscar Duo, Rainforest Lounge

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 7.30pm Music Man Trio, Rainforest Lounge

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Australian Beach Boys Show, The Theatre 8.30pm The Shy Guys, Rainforest Lounge

1pm Poker Regional Final, Georges River Room 2.30pm Samantha Shirley & Daniel Tabasco, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm INXSive & Elevation U2, The Theatre 8.30pm Jellybean Jam, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Christopher Booth & Davidia 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Two for the Show, Rainforest Lounge

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7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar 7pm Trivia, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Buzz Trio, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Platform Zero E-Sports, PZE Bar

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Mesa Groove, Rainforest Lounge

An evening at The Proms:

a musical spectacular This stunning spectacular salutes the famous BBC Proms Concerts of London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Since 1895, London has played host to the BBC Proms – an annual classical music concert series held at Royal Albert Hall, described as the world’s largest and most celebrated music festival.

Bankstown Sports is giving you the chance to experience the music of The Proms, when Australia’s most acclaimed international violinist Ian Cooper is joined by opera stars, prima ballerinas, Australia’s champion Pipe Band and the Blue Danube Orchestra to evoke the sheer exuberance of ‘An Evening At The Proms – A Musical Spectacular’.

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Featuring selections from The Sound of Music, The Merry Widow, Carmen and ‘The Waltz King’ – Johann Strauss, plus Can-Can and Tango dancers. Feel the romance and emotion of the Hungarian Gypsy Orchestras, haunting renditions of Irish Favourites and the Pipers’ tribute to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The Proms – A Musical Spectacular will perform in The Theatre on Friday 1 June.

Tickets are $35 and are available online at BankstownSports.com/live-shows or from main reception.

Entertainment

SATURDAY 16 JUNE

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING The Beach Boys are one of the greatest bands of all time with a string of hits including Good Vibrations, California Girls and many more. The Australian Beach Boys Show has captured their lush production numbers and vocal masterpieces, delivering a real striped blue and white shirt and Hawaiian flowers experience. The show will also feature a big 1960’s TV playing the original Beach Boys clips for each song!

SATURDAY 23 JUNE

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Hits from one of the most popular groups in Australia and music from one of the biggest bands in history, come together for this incredible double tribute show. You’ll be treated to the unmistakable sounds of U2, taking you from U2 beginnings to U2 today, with hits from Boy to No Line on the Horizon, plus many more. INXSIVE will then belt out all of your INXS favourites from their KICK, Shaboo Shooba and Listen Like Thieves albums.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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complete night out Show tickets for two

Overnight stay for two at Travelodge Bankstown

$279

$50 dining voucher to be used in any of our restaurants and a bottle of wine!

Buffet Breakfast at Greenfield Station Bistro

Get in quick, book online!

Manpower

Thursday 1 March Booked separately: $377 Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons

Saturday 3 March Booked separately: $327 O U

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Elvis an American Triology

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Saturday 10 March Booked separately: $407

The Sun Records Allstars

Saturday 24 March Booked separately: $397 Melinda Does Doris

Saturday 14 April Booked separately: $377 Running in the Shadows

Saturday 21 April Booked separately: $327

Swingshift & Boys Light Up

Friday 4 May Booked separately: $327 The Vallies

Saturday 12 May Booked separately: $327 Desperado Eagles Show

Saturday 26 May Booked separately: $327

For bookings, visit BankstownSports.com/Accommodation or call Travelodge Bankstown on 9793 0000.

Limited packages available. If you plan to dine at one of the restaurants at Bankstown Sports, please book in advance by calling 9722 9888.

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The Proms: A Music Spectacular

Friday 1 June Booked separately: $377 Australian Beach Boys

Saturday 16 June Booked separately: $327

INXSive | U2 Elevation

Saturday 23 June Booked separately: $327

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Serving our community!

Bankstown Sports Bowls Club is preparing for its annual Mixed Bowls ANZAC Day fundraiser for Legacy, and some of our members have been very busy getting everything ready.

Marcus Kearns has been a member of Bankstown Sports Bowls Club since 1985 and is the current Secretary/Treasurer there. Over the years, he has held several committee positions and has acted as a bowls mentor for new members and guests, devoting a lot of his time to getting the community involved with the club.

“ANZAC Day to me is a day to reflect and appreciate what tremendous sacrifices the members of our armed services made to help keep this country safe for all of us, for generations to come”.

In 2017, he was acknowledged for his service to the club with a Service to Sport Medal for his 34 years of service as the Secretary/Treasurer of both Bankstown Sports Yagoona and Bankstown Bowls Club.

“Most of our members usually attend and some bring their families. We are hoping to attract more people from the local community this year, as it really is a day to celebrate together”.

Marcus has been involved with the club’s ANZAC Day commemorations since they began in 2013, assisting with the official commemoration ceremony, the friendly bowls matches and the lunch that follows. He says ANZAC Day is one of the most important dates in the calendar for him.

Last year, the event raised $4,720 for Legacy and the club is hoping to top that figure this year. For more information about the event, please contact Bankstown Bowls Club on 9790 0176, or just come along and join in the fun!

Marcus is hoping for a record turnout this year and wants to encourage everyone to come along and take part.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS TRADING HOURS 41 Northam Ave, Bankstown, NSW 2200 T | 9790 0176 F | 9796 2445 W | BankstownBowling.com.au

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Open 7 days: 9am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Bankstown Sports Bowls

ACTIVITIES Monday 10.30am | Line Dancing

Tuesday 7.00pm | Poker

Wednesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Thursday 6.00pm | Piano Nights

Friday 7.00pm | Poker

Mother’s Day Roast Lunch

Sunday 13 May

Sunday

$35 Adults $16 Children (4-12 years)

4.30pm | Meat & Veggie Raffle

12pm to 2pm Treat mum to a delicious self serve buffet roast style lunch at Btown Bistro.

Full menu at BankstownBowling.com.au For bookings please call 9790 0176.

TO BOOK THE

COURTESY BUS

CALL 0401 140 589 Door to door pick up service from your home within a 5km radius of Bankstown Sports Bowls.

Please see BankstownBowling.com.au for more details.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Sunday: 4pm – 7pm

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EAT! EAT! EAT! Lunch specials, UberEats, Mother’s Day and kids eat free… there’s something for everyone at The Italian Bistro.

The Italian Bistro inside Birrong Sports Club will be a hive of activity in the coming months, with food offers the whole family can enjoy, special Mother’s Day lunch sittings and UberEats.

Our $15 lunch specials are available Monday to Friday, with different meals to try every week. Specials range from pastas to pizzas, and delicious seafood and meats, and include a soft drink or coffee with every order.

They are available for dine-in only so pop into the club and check out what’s on offer.

If you love dining with the family but you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a night out, Tuesday nights at The Italian Bistro are for you. Every Tuesday night, the kids eat free! Receive any meal from our Bambini menu absolutely free with the purchase of any main meal. The little ones will also get a special activity bag to keep them occupied. This offer is available for

dinner only. To view the kids menu, please visit BirrongSports.com.au Mother’s Day is almost here and if you want to really spoil mum this year, book a table at The Italian Bistro for lunch on Sunday 13 May and treat her to a scrumptious meal from our extensive a-la-carte menu. There will be two sittings from 11am-1pm and from 1.30pm onwards with live entertainment from the Jo Karas Duo. Bookings are essential so please call 9645 8600 and there will be a set menu for large groups. To view the full menu, visit BirrongSports.com.au And The Italian Bistro is now available on UberEats! A huge selection of their delicious entrées, pastas, pizzas, risotto, sides and salads, chef’s specials and desserts can be delivered straight to your home or office for lunch and dinner, every day of the week. To view the full menu, visit www.ubereats.com and search for The Italian Bistro.

BIRRONG SPORTS TRADING HOURS Corner Rodd Street and Gascoigne Road, Birrong, NSW 2143 T | 9645 8600 F | 9645 2602 W | BirrongSports.com.au

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Open 7 days: 9.30am – late* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Birrong Sports

Easter Raffle

Wednesday 21 March $750 in Easter Hampers to be WON On sale 6pm. Drawn 7.30pm Tickets from $1

$15 Lunch Specials Available Monday to Friday Choose from 3 selections.

ACTIVITIES Monday 7.00pm | Poker

See BirrongSports.com.au for details.

Includes a soft drink or coffee.

Lunch specials are available for eat in only.

Tuesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Sunday 13 May

Mother’s Day Lunch

2 sittings 11am - 1pm & 1.30pm onwards

Treat mum to a scrumptious meal from the extensive a-la-carte menu in the warm atmosphere of The Italian Bistro.

For bookings please call 9645 8600.

Full menu at BirrongSports.com.au Set menu for large groups compulsory.

Wednesday 10.00am | Bingo

Thursday 6.30pm | Poker

Friday 6.00pm | Meat Raffle

KIDS

HOLIDAY BINGO

KIDS EAT FREE

Thursday 19 & 26 April, 11am

Every Tuesday night at the Italian Bistro

Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

Receive a free kids meal with the purchase of a main meal.

$5

Dinner only.

Sunday 5.00pm | Creative Gifts Homewares Raffle

Please see BirrongSports.com.au for more details.

THE ITALIAN BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5.30pm – 9.00pm Phone 9645 8666 for bookings.

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The ultimate

FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION

We’ve made some changes to the outdoor area at The Acres Club, transforming it into a one-stop dining and entertainment precinct.

If you haven’t stopped by The Acres Club yet, now is the time to pop in for a visit! We have just finished a major upgrade of the outdoor space with some incredible new additions we know you’re going to love! It’s all part of our plan to create a unique family-friendly dining and entertainment destination in Sydney’s southwest, catering for large and small groups, casual dining, functions and special events.

The new features include a huge outdoor cinema-style screen that will showcase movies and sporting events, a picnic-style area with bean bags and fire pits, and a new function space which can be booked for private events, which has plenty of seating and a children’s play area to keep the little ones occupied.

We have also designed new herb and vegetable gardens which will provide our chefs with fresh produce for customer meals in The Acres Kitchen.

Of course, we will still be hosting regular food truck events on the green, and why not let us cater for your next party with a special Barefoot Bowls package?

Our weekly activities include poker tournaments and a meat raffle, and at The Acres Kitchen, there’s $12 lunch specials, a monthly burger special, and kids eat free every day for lunch and dinner!

For more information, please visit TheAcresClub.com.au

THE ACRES CLUB TRADING HOURS 1 Moondo Street, Greenacre, NSW 2190 T | 9759 7445 W | TheAcresClub.com.au

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Sunday to Wednesday: 10am – 10pm* Thursday to Saturday: 10am – 12am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

The Acres Club

ACTIVITIES Wednesday 7.00pm | Poker

Friday

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7.00pm | Meat Raffle

Saturday 7.00pm | Poker

Sunday 13 May

Sunday

Treat mum this Mother’s Day to a delicious lunch at The Acres Kitchen. Plus a jumping castle for the kids.

7.00pm | Poker

Bookings from 11.30am.

Bookings essential please call 9759 7445. Full menu at TheAcresClub.com.au

Easter Raffle

Friday 30 March

$1000 in prizes to be WON On sale 6pm. Drawn 7.30pm

Tickets from $1

Please see TheAcresClub.com.au for more details.

Kids Eat Free *

Every day Lunch & Dinner *One free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal from the mains, pasta, burgers and salads section of the menu only.

EASTER TRADING HOURS Good Friday: 12pm – 10pm Easter Saturday: Standard Trading Hours Easter Sunday: Standard Trading Hours Easter Monday: 12pm – 10pm

THE ACRES CLUB BISTRO TRADING HOURS Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 3pm Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5pm – 9pm Phone 9759 7445 for bookings.

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Let your tastebuds run wild!

We have some deliciously tempting events coming up at Baulkham Hills Sports in the coming months…

WINE DEGUSTATION Following the success of our degustation dinners last year, we have partnered with The Lane Vineyard from Adelaide Hills to bring you another spectacular food and wine event on Thursday 8 March.

The Lane is an environmentally friendly, small batch winery located about 25 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, which produces outstanding single vineyard wines. With complex flavours with increasing clarity, structure and finesse, these wines are the perfect accompaniment to fine food.

Guests attending the Baulkham Hills Sports Wine Degustation dinner will enjoy a 5-course meal which has been specially designed to suit The Lane Vineyard’s range. On arrival, you will be treated to a glass of Lois Sparkling

Blanc de Blancs before sitting down for the first course; Fried Prawn and Chive Gyoza with Chilli Jam and Sweet Soy Glaze paired with the 2017 Block 10 Sauvignon Blanc.

The second course is Lobster and Braised Fennel on Brioche with Pomegranate reduction, Avocado puree and Salmon Pearls, matched with a 2016 Beginning Chardonnay.

This will be followed by a Shallot Pancake with Pulled Roast Duck and Fine Asian Greens with a 2017 Adelaide Hills Rose.

A veal Loin and Sage Sabayon with Gremolata Fine Garden Vegetables is presented with a 2015 Block 5 Shiraz.

The final course will be Baked Prosciuttowrapped Figs with Zesty Granola and Salty Sweet Maple Glaze, paired with a 2014 Reunion Shiraz.

BREWHOUSE BEERS YET? Did you know, Baulkham Hills Sports serves Basement Brewhouse beers on tap? Come in and try the IPL or Pale Ale now. Can’t decide which one to try? Ask our staff for a sample.

Tickets for The Baulkham Hills Sports Wine Degustation dinner are priced at $79 per person, all inclusive. To reserve your seat call the club on 9639 2100.

MOTHER’S DAY If you really want to impress mum this Mother’s Day, book a table at The Gallery Restaurant on Sunday 13 May for lunch or dinner, and indulge in a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. We’ll be serving up a selection of entrees and mains including seafood, chicken, steak and vegetarian dishes, a variety of kids meals and sweet treats for dessert.

Bookings are essential. To reserve your table call the club on 9639 2100.

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS TRADING HOURS 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 T | 9639 2100 F | 9639 1100 W | BaulkhamHillsSports.com

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Sunday to Thursday: 9am – late* Friday and Saturday: 9am – 2am* *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion.

Baulkham Hills Sports

Wine Degustation Dinner

Let us wine and dine you Thursday 8 March | 6.45pm View full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com.

Over 18s only. Pre-payment required.

For tickets see reception or call 9639 2100

$

79 per person

Kids

$5

Bingo 11am

Tuesday 17 April Wednesday 18 April Tuesday 24 April Price includes bingo, book, soft drink and lolly bag.

ACTIVITIES Monday 10.00am | Bingo

Tuesday 7.30pm | Cash Housie

Wednesday

Sunday 13 May Special Menu

Treat mum to a delicious specialy crafted menu at The Gallery Restaurant.

Full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com For bookings please call 9639 2100.

7.30pm | Poker 7.30pm | Meat Raffle

Thursday 7.30pm | Trivia

Friday 10.00am | Bingo 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Golf Club

Easter Raffle

Saturday 31 March

$300 in Easter Hampers to be WON Tickets $2 each On sale from 4.30pm Drawn from 6pm

PARCEL POINT

Collect & Return your parcels at Baulkham Hills Sports ParcelPoint.com.au

7.30pm | Poker 10.30pm | Poker

Saturday 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Cricket Club

7.30pm | Poker

Please see BaulkhamHillsSports.com for more details.

THE GALLERY TRADING HOURS Lunhc: Monday to Sunday: 12pm – 2.30pm

Phone 9639 2100 for bookings.

Dinner: Sunday to Thursday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9pm

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T R O P E R S T R O SP WE SHARE THE NEWS FROM OUR SPORTING CLUBS

Supporting our

SPORTING CLUBS Every year, Bankstown Sports conducts several rounds of funding grants for its associated sporting clubs, and many of them have just received a cash injection to assist them in their upcoming seasons.

Bankstown Sports Club is proud to be associated with 43 local sporting clubs. In a recent round of funding grants, we contributed over $175,000 to help with the overall operations of these clubs. This funding assists our grassroots sporting clubs and provides participation opportunities for junior and senior sporting players in our local community.

Bankstown Sports Men’s Golf Club received financial support for their seniors’ strategy, which encourages their senior golfers to stay actively involved in the sport. The Golf Club conducted a raffle at the beginning of the year to help raise money for this project, with Bankstown Sports contributing towards the initiative as well.

Bankstown Sports Strikers Football Club also accepted a contribution towards the cost

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of registration fees, ground hire, participation trophies and presentation ceremonies.

Bankstown Sports Touch received funding for their annual State Cup which is held in Port Macquarie, with the cost of hiring a marquee for the event covered by the Sports Club.

Baulkham Hills Netball Club put the money they received towards participation trophies, premiership jackets and presentations to celebrate the end of a great season. Our contribution to Bankstown Sports AFL Club will go towards covering the cost of participation trophies and lighting fees, which facilitates night time games.

Bankstown Sports Ladies Golf will now be able to engrave their end-of-season presentation trophies, and Greenacre Bowling Club will continue to hold their social games,

"Bankstown Sports Club is proud to be associated with 43 local sporting clubs.

In a recent round of funding grants, we contributed over $175,000 to help with the overall operations of these clubs." tournaments and open days, thanks to funding from Bankstown Sports.

Bankstown Sports Mixed Indoor Bowls and Mixed Darts received funding for their championship prizes, and Baulkham Hills Football Club – who have successfully retained large registration numbers each season – received financial assistance to subsidise the registration costs for junior players and cover ground hire fees.

These contributions will be put to good use by our associated sporting clubs, all of which are entirely run by volunteer committees and club officials. To enquire about a sports funding grant, please contact sportsadministration@bankstownsports.com.

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HOCKEY A GO? Bankstown Sports Hockey Club has a long and proud history within our local community.

The organisation recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, and attributes a lot of its success to being able to continuously evolve over the years to meet the needs of its members. The club has a strong family culture and a focus on sportsmanship and growth, with both social and elite teams in men’s and women’s divisions, as well as the junior league.

As with any sport, there are many benefits of playing hockey, whether it’s for recreation or professional competition. Games are fast-paced with constant movement, which makes it a great activity to include in your weekly exercise regime, and because of the start-stop nature of the game, the cardio benefits are huge. Hockey is a great muscular strength workout and can improve your endurance, coordination and balance. As well as the physical benefits, hockey also builds teamwork, enhances mental strength and improves communication.

Barry Deer joined Bankstown Sports Hockey Club at the age of 10 and is now a Life Member.

He says it’s been incredible to watch the evolution of the sport over the years.

“The highlight of being involved with the club for such a long period of time has been seeing the progression of games from grass fields in the 1960s at Jensen Oval at Sefton, to playing on AstroTurf at The Crest. Lifelong friendships have been made over the years from playing and there is a place for everybody to enjoy themselves. Winning is nice but having fun is better.”

Bankstown Sports Hockey Club’s Publicity Officer Paul Bryant, believes there is one thing that sets them apart from other clubs.

“The family atmosphere is what makes us stand out. We have families playing throughout the club, fathers in the same team as their sons, and mothers, daughters and siblings all have the opportunity of playing together. Hockey is a very inclusive sport.”

If you would like more information on Bankstown Sports Hockey Club, contact their Secretary at the Club on secretary@bankstownhockey.org.au or visit www.revolutionise.com.au/bankstownhockey

Like us on Facebook: Associated Sporting Clubs – Bankstown Sports

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Birrong Ladies Lawn Bowls

CHANGING OF THE GUARD “In 2008, our club travelled to Tamworth to participate in the State Pennant finals. Much to our surprise, we won the competition.

I think that was one of my greatest memories during my time with the club."

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For over 20 years, Elaine Fearnside, Shirley Frost and Margaret Bodle have been active members of the Birrong Ladies Bowls Club.

They have all been part of the committee in some way, helping out with the weekly running of bowls games, and ensuring the future of their club.

At the end of last year, there was a changing of the guard, and these three ladies handed over their badges to other members, who would take on the leadership responsibilities into the future.

of them were there for the social aspect of the club and not for the bowling games”.

Elaine joined in 1994 after a friend convinced her to get involved, and she ended up being the Club’s Secretary for almost 20 years.

“In 2008, our club travelled to Tamworth to participate in the State Pennant finals. Much to our surprise, we won the competition.

I think that was one of my greatest memories during my time with the club."

We caught up with Elaine, Shirley and Margaret who shared some fond memories.

Lorraine Smith has taken over the role of Secretary from Elaine, and says she’s excited about her new duties.

Margaret and Shirley both joined the club in 1973 and were heavily involved in organising social outings for the group.

Margaret took on the role of Club Treasurer and Shirley was Club President for a number of years. Shirley says she has seen plenty of things change during her time.

“I see the role as one to communicate with the members and club management to make sure the club continues to prosper and grow.

It involves keeping accurate records and working closely with other members of our committee.”

“Particularly the uniforms. I remember when I first joined it was compulsory for female bowlers to wear white stockings and white skirts, that had to be 15 inches off the floor. Over time, there has been a steady decline in participation. Back in the day, there were 128 players. Last year (2017), we only had 21 players, and many

“Times have changed now and the majority of the ladies who participate also work, so we need to work out a solution to move forward to suit everyone’s schedules.”

If you would like to get involved with Birrong Ladies Bowling Club, contact Lorraine Smith on lsmith62@bigpond.com or 0407 912 788.

SPORTING CLUBS CONTACTS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB

Sport

Name

Email

Phone

AFL

Tim Hall

president@bankstownafl.com.au

0414 017 369

ATHLETICS

Matthew Whitbread

matthewwhitbread@msn.com

0410 588 321

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Leanne McDonald

secretary@bslac.com

0413 622 888

BASEBALL

Craig Jedrzejczk

bs.baseball@hotmail.com

0478 729 508

BOWLS (INDOOR MIXED)

Paul Criminale

paulmich32@hotmail.com

9772 2572

BOWLS (THURSDAY LADIES)

Val Austen

valerieja@optusnet.com.au

0414 974 754

CRICKET (JUNIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (SENIOR)

Andrew Honey

enquiries@bscc.org.au

0410 777 870

CRICKET (WOMEN'S)

Justin Newman

bankstownwomenscricket@gmail.com

0409 151 573

CYCLING

Craig Moiler

cycling.secretary@tpg.com.au

0407 406 322

FISHING

Larry Ilic

oliljuba@optusnet.com.au

0424 341 975

FOOTBALL (STARS)

Louie Taouk

louie@iqplumbing.net.au

0414 466 556

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Kylee Freeman

secretary@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 005 753

GOLF (LADIES)

Norma Jurd

jurdbird@hotmail.com

9771 2605

GOLF (MEN'S)

Lee Dunks

bdsc.mensgolf@gmail.com

0412 572 274

HOCKEY

Graeme Barnard

president@bankstownhockey.org.au

0403 770 624

NETBALL

Michelle Boulais

secretary.sportsnetball@gmail.com

0412 384 127

RUGBY LEAGUE

Ahed Afiouni

bsjrl@hotmail.com.au

0413 569 746

SQUASH

Graeme Horsnell

horsnell50@hotmail.com

0408 756 034

SWIMMING

Neil Rogers

nro85578@bigpond.net.au

0410 663 143

TENNIS

Geoff Wirth

geoffwirth@bigpond.com

0411 788 456

TOUCH FOOTBALL (JUNIOR)

Mette Kitiona

bankstownjetstouch@gmail.com

0418 680 080

TOUCH FOOTBALL (SENIOR)

Nathan Loveday

bankstowntouch@gmail.com

0416 636 006

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

kearnsm8@bigpond.com

0421 977 618

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Gladys McInnes

DARTS

Cheryl Smith

cathy@atdec.com

9771 3073

DARTS (TUESDAY)

Robert Cornford

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB 9644 3014

9771 3347

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS CLUB BASEBALL

Don Beileiter

donbeileiter@nbnco.com.au

0447 404 194

CRICKET

Rick Thomas

secretary@baulkocricket.com.au

0409 150 703

FOOTBALL

Tony Hughes

ahughes@parra.catholic.edu.au

0432 056 959

GOLF

Ray Millers

raywmillers@gmail.com

0437 778 477

HOCKEY

Andrew Attard

communications.bhhc@gmail.com

0449 697 852

HOCKEY (MEN'S)

Carolyn Campbell

ccampbell@netballnsw.com

0410 522 268

HOCKEY (WOMEN'S)

Margaret Sargant

alan.sargant1@bigpond.com

0438 320 775

NETBALL

Michelle Bullock

housie7475@hotmail.com

0416 041 751

TENNIS

Marek Bogatek

marekb@testcomdata.com.au

0409 887 140

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Ian Stone

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB

FOOTBALL

Tyrone Wait

president@birrongfc.com.au

0419 010 793

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

lee_hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

Martin Billam

acresbowlscoordinator@bankstownsports.com

THE ACRES CLUB (GREENACRE) BOWLS

0411 145 347 Bankstown Sports InTouch 55

MEMBER & GUEST NOTICEBOARD DRESS CODE

VALET

MOVIES

Neat, clean, work attire is permitted at all times.*

We can park for you!

Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm to late*

Screening in The Theatre Adults $10 • Children $5

*Excludes Platform One. Work attire, running shoes and tracksuits are not permitted.

Leave your car with the valet attendant on the Mona Street Ramp and we will return your car when you want to leave.

VOLUNTARY PRECOMMITMENT

CARWASH

Set a limit • Track gaming spend Exclusion from gaming promotions Cooling off periods • Real-time implementation of reduced limits

From $30*, available Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

To participate, please see one of our duty managers. For help with information, counselling and referral call Gambling Help 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelpnsw.gov.au

*Member price for external wash. Located on the Green Level of the Bankstown Sports carpark.

Visit BankstownSports.com for movies and session times. Children price is for 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

UBER Get home safe with Uber!

Get $20 off your first trip to, or from Bankstown Sports Club when you enter the promo code BANKSTOWN17

UBER EATS Now available at...

UPDATE YOUR DETAILS Let us know of any of your contact detail changes.

Visit our Online Membership Portal at BankstownSports.com/updateyourdetails

RENEW NOW AND BE REWARDED Continue to enjoy these benefits today: • Birthday and New Year Rewards • Accrue Reward Points to spend on benefits • Discounts at Travelodge Bankstown and many more • Renew at BankstownSports.com/ RenewNow

COURTESY BUS Free Courtesy Bus for members and your guests. Enjoy our door to door pick up service for homes within a 5km radius of our clubs.

TO BOOK: • Bankstown Sports and Bankstown Sports Bowls – call 0401 140 589 • Birrong Sports – call 0401 759 606 • Baulkham Hills Sports – call 0411 118 440 See BankstownSports.com or reception for schedule.

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP Being sustainable is very important to us. Help us be more environmentally friendly and let us send communication to you via email only. As a thank you, we will discount when you renew your membership.

Pizzeria Bellucci, Stuzzichino, San Churro, Basement Brewhouse, Peking Sq. plus The Acres Club and Birrong Sports.

Order at UberEats.com

PARCEL POINT Collect and return your parcels at Bankstown Sports Visit parcelpoint.com.au and enquire at Bankstown Sports or Baulkham Hills Sports Reception.

FLINDERS CENTRE Flinders Centre Bankstown is NOW LEASING! For Leasing Enquiries please contact Stephen on 9891 3330 or 0423 796 820 or email Stephen.p@cbre.com.au

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Bankstown Sports InTouch

TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB OPEN 7 DAYS

Everyday

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE 9am – 6am

CORNERSTONE COFFEE & KITCHEN

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO

7am – 12am 7am – 2am 7am – 3am

Everyday

6.30am – 9.30am

LUNCH

Monday to Tuesday Wednesday to Sunday

11.30am – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm 5.30pm – 9pm

PLATFORM ONE Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

Sundays and public holidays Closed

12pm – 9pm 12pm – 11pm

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am* Phone 9722 9863

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 8.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Please note the first session daily is at 10am and the last session will be Monday to Thursday 4pm, Friday 7pm, Saturday 9pm and Sunday 5pm MONKEY MANIA

Phone 9722 9864 Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9.30am – 5pm 9.30am – 8.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Friday and Saturday

6pm – late*

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

8am – 5pm 8am – 9pm 9am – 5pm

VALET SERVICE

LUNCH

Monday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – late* 12pm – 9pm

Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day Closed

CLUB CARWASH

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS

Phone 9722 9810 for bookings

LUNCH

Wednesday to Friday Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm

DINNER

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday Saturday Friday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 10.30pm 6pm – 10pm

Closed Monday to Tuesday and Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

OPEN 7 DAYS

Everyday

9am – late*

BOWLS BISTRO

Phone 9790 0176 for group bookings

LUNCH

Tuesday to Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm

DINNER

Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

TURBO CLIMB

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA

11am – late*

KITCHEN

Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

LUNCH

Everyday

ATRIUM BAR

Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

BREAKFAST

See BankstownSports.com for bookings

BAR

OPEN 7 DAYS

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

Public Holidays

9am – late 4pm – 2am* 10am – late*

THE GALLERY RESTAURANT

Phone 9639 2100 for bookings

Please call 9722 9810 for private functions.

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

10am – 11pm 10am – 12am

DINNER

Monday to Wednesday Thursday and Sunday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9.00pm

Public holidays Christmas Day

1pm – late* Closed

SAN CHURRO

BIRRONG SPORTS OPEN 7 DAYS

LUCKY CHENG’S

Monday to Thursday, Sunday 11.30am – 11pm Friday and Saturday 11.30am – 12am

PEKING SQUARE LUNCH

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

11am – 3pm 11am – 3pm

DINNER

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

5.30pm – 9.30pm 5pm – 10.30pm

9.30am – late* Phone 9645 8666 for bookings

LUNCH

Daily

11.30am – 2.30pm

DINNER

Daily

5.30pm – 9pm

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

10am – 10pm 10am – 12am*

THE ACRES CLUB OPEN 7 DAYS

THE ACRES KITCHEN

PZE BAR

Everyday

THE ITALIAN BISTRO

Visit BankstownSports.com/pze for trading hours

Phone 9759 7445 for bookings

LUNCH

Monday to Sunday

DINNER

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion

EASTER TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB

STUZZICHINO

PLATFORM ONE

Good Friday

CLOSED

CORNERSTONE COFFEE AND KITCHEN

CLOSED (normal)

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday

CLOSED

TURBO CLIMB Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday Easter Sunday

10am-5pm 11am-4pm

Good Friday

CLOSED

Easter Monday

Easter Saturday

CLOSED

LUCKY CHENGS

Easter Sunday

CLOSED

Good Friday

12pm-10pm

Good Friday

CLOSED

Good Friday

10am-5pm

Easter Monday

CLOSED

Easter Monday

12pm-10pm

Easter Saturday

1pm–10pm

Easter Saturday

10am-5pm

Easter Sunday

1pm–10pm

Easter Sunday

11am-4pm

Easter Monday

1pm-10pm

Easter Monday

10am-5pm

PIZZERIA BELUCCI Good Friday

Good Friday

MONKEY MANIA

SAN CHURRO

PEKING SQ. CLOSED

Open until 3am

CLOSED

Unless noted, normal trade will occur for each venue listed above.