Intouch Magazine June/July/August

Vol 50 Winter 2017: June | July | August

g n i m o c l e W THE ACRES CLUB

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Bingo, poker and much more!

NEW MENUS

Check out our winter specials

FOR THE KIDS

Lah Lah's Big Live Band and the Creepy Carnival Halloween Show

Renew Now RENEW BEFORE 1 JULY TO RECEIVE THESE EXTRA BENEFITS

RENEW FOR 3 YEARS & RECEIVE $5 REWARD POINTS*

RENEW FOR 5 YEARS & RECEIVE $10 REWARD POINTS*

Ways to Renew

USE YOUR POINTS TO RENEW BEFORE THEY EXPIRE ON 30 JUNE.

ONLINE

IN PERSON

Visit BankstownSports.com/RenewNow

Visit Bankstown Sports, Baulkham Hills Sports or Birrong Sports and renew at reception.

BPAY

POST

Please use the unique BPAY Code and Customer Reference Number posted to you.

Complete the form posted to you and return to: Membership Renewal, Bankstown Sports PO Box 213, Bankstown NSW 1885

*Terms and conditions apply.

Contents

CONTENTS VOLUME 50 – WINTER 2017: JUNE | JULY | AUGUST

OUR CLUB 03 Chairman’s Report 46 Sport’s Report

EDITORIAL

04 Bankstown Sports Club 8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9722 9888 F: 9793 9355 www.bankstownsports.com Baulkham Hills Sports Club 11 Renown Rd, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 T: 9639 2100 F: 9639 1100 www.baulkhamhillssports.com Bankstown Sports Bowls Club 41 Northam Avenue Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790 0176 F: 9796 2445 www.bankstownbowling.com.au Birrong Sports Club Cnr Rodd St and Gascoigne Rd Birrong NSW 2143 T: 9645 8600 F: 9645 2602 www.birrongsports.com.au The Acres Club Cnr Roberts Road and Moondo Street Greenacre NSW 2190 www.theacresclub.com.au

04 Welcome to The Acres Club 09 Looking to expand your business?

10 La Piazza celebrates 10 years 12 Weekly activities at your club 15 Basement Brewhouse Untappd 17 New winter menus 18 Treat yourself… and your car 20 World’s best whisky at Bankstown Sports

ENTERTAINMENT 25 The King is here!

31 Killer Queen 34 Lah Lah’s Big Live Band 36 What’s happening this Halloween?

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38 The Acres Club: New bistro 40 Birrong Sports: Shave for a Cure 42 Baulkham Hills Sports: Beanies for Baldies 44 Bankstown Sports Bowls: New bites

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CLUB EXECUTIVE 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 (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.

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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT JOHN MURRAY, CHAIRMAN

As we celebrate the 50th edition of InTouch Magazine, there’s no better time to be a part of Bankstown Sports Club and our associated venues, as we continue to grow and develop our organisation into the ultimate dining and entertainment destination for all of our members and guests.

WELCOME GREENACRE I would like to officially welcome The Acres Club to the Bankstown Sports Club family. This great venue at Greenacre has been around for 63 years and had a very dedicated board of directors and a loyal group of members.

Renovations and upgrades to the facilities have already begun, and more details will be revealed over the coming pages of this magazine. We have big plans for this club and we’ve already had a very positive response to the changes we’ve made so far.

SHAVE FOR A CURE I would like to congratulate the members and staff at Birrong Sports Club after their incredible fundraising efforts for the Leukaemia Foundation earlier this year.

On 26 March, they hosted a World’s Greatest Shave event and raised $10,000 to help people suffering from blood cancer. More than 30 people shaved, cut or coloured their hair for the cause. Thank you to everyone who donated to this great cause.

ANZAC DAY Our ANZAC Day Mixed Bowls Legacy fundraiser at Bankstown Bowls Club has been a huge success once again this year, and we managed to raise $4,720 for the widows and children of our Defence Force personnel who have been injured or killed while serving our country. On a beautiful Autumn day, the directors and I joined

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some of our members and their guests for a day of reflection, some friendly games of lawn bowls and some lunch to raise money for a good cause. This was the 5th year the event has been held and in that time, it’s managed to raise more than $15,000 for Legacy Bankstown. Birrong Sports Club also held an ANZAC Day fundraiser on behalf of Legacy, to support their local Defence Force families. They enjoyed some casual games of bowls and some lunch, before holding a commemoration service under the flags as the Yagoona Brass Band played alongside. Thank you to everyone who came along to support this great event!

CLUBGRANTS Bankstown Sports has recently funded some very worthwhile initiatives through the ClubGRANTS scheme. A special sensory garden, designed specifically to meet the needs of dementia patients, has just been finished at Bankstown City Aged Care. It features an outdoor entertainment space, new trees and shrubs, and plenty of garden-based activities to keep patients occupied. The residents have been enjoying the garden for a couple of weeks now, and staff say it has already made a huge difference to their moods and outlook on life. Our support for this project follows the success of the Elder Clowns program, which also aims to brighten the lives of dementia patients at BCAC. I have had glowing reports about the initiative from selected Bankstown Sports staff, who witnessed

the clowns in action and were deeply moved by the experience. I am also pleased to report we have made a $10,000 donation to help the victims of last year’s deadly floods in the NSW Central west region. The town of Forbes was declared a natural disaster zone in September following the largest flood in over 50 years.

Hundreds of homes were inundated, residents were forced to evacuate, crops and livestock were lost and one man lost his life. The funds were given to the local SES who have purchased a sandbagging machine, which will be used to protect homes in future flood events.

NURSES AND MIDWIVES The board and I were also invited to celebrate International Nurses & Midwives Day at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital on 12 May, where we donated funding for another round of scholarship programs, which will further the education of the staff there. This is the 11th year the club has supported the hospital through this program, with a $40,000 donation.

LA PIAZZA La Piazza is celebrating its 10th year at Bankstown Sports and continues to be one of our most popular dining venues. Its reputation within the local community and its impressive patronage is a testament to co-owners Mario Libertini and Gary Di Paola, who work tirelessly to bring ‘the taste of Italy’ to Bankstown.

Congratulations to Mario and Gary, and to all of their staff for reaching this milestone.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of members who have recently passed away: Robert Everett, Thomas Jilbert, Peter Casey, Amine Joukhadar, John Mc Neill, Carol Ho- Elder, Richard Brinsmead, Margaret Wright, Allan Barton, John Siommonds, Pamela Chaffen, Gwen Wilkins, Raymond Lucre, Peter Hicks, Gina Woods, Joseph Condello, Max Mc Leay, Brian Bruce, John Sills, Mario Naudi, Donald Sclater, Susan Holmes, Brian Blair, Kenneth Robins, George Smith and Pele Lututui-Palmer.

The following members were reported as being in hospital and on behalf of our President, Directors and all our members we wish them a speedy recovery: Maria Damianou, Peggy Long and Said Hanna.

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Exciting times ahead for The Acres Club in Greenacre, which is being spruced up and refurbished for its members and guests.

There’s a new addition to the Bankstown Sports Club family, with the state government formally approving our amalgamation with Greenacre Bowling Club, which will now be known as The Acres Club.

The Greenacre venue was in need of a makeover, so Bankstown Sports has stepped in to help.

Bankstown Sports has begun the process of upgrading all of The Acres Club’s services and facilities, aiming to give the venue a fresh, modern look. Carpet throughout the building has been replaced, with wooden floorboards now covering 4

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some of the floor space. There are new tables and chairs in the dining and bar areas, creating a more comfortable and relaxed feel. The bathrooms have been updated, as have the bar and gaming areas, and there are plans for a significant overhaul of the outdoor space, with a new kid’s play area and a 208-seat beer garden in the final design stages.

We have a new team in the bistro, who have come up with a great selection of delicious meals. We have also introduced a number of craft beers and boutique wines to the beverage menu.

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Our aim is to make The Acres Club a favourite with your family, which is why we’re creating a club that can cater for all ages.

Every Sunday we’ll have a jumping castle for the kids and on the first Sunday of each month, there will be more free entertainment and a special activity to keep the little ones occupied.

We are currently in the process of merging all members from The Acres Club onto a Bankstown Sports Club membership. This is to ensure all members of Bankstown Sports and our associated venues have access to all of our great benefits, including birthday and New Year rewards, entry into exclusive member-only promotions, automatic membership to all five of our clubs, the ability to accrue and use membership points across all of our venues, and access to all dining and entertainment offerings at each of our clubs.

We look forward to seeing you at The Acres Club soon.

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Bankstown City Aged Care residents Bankstown City Aged Care has created a beautiful new space for its elderly residents to relax in and enjoy, and Bankstown Sports Club is proud to be a part of it.

Dementia is defined as a long-term loss of mental ability that interferes with normal daily activities. People living with dementia often lose their memory and the ability to complete familiar tasks, they misplace things, get confused with times and places, have trouble understanding words and visual images, and withdraw from work and social activities.

More than 350,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, and that number is expected to climb steadily over the next 5 years.

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Bankstown City Aged Care (BCAC) has been looking after our community since 1973, providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment for its elderly residents. As well as residential care, it provides in-home support, respite care, advice and wellness programs to cater for all.

BCAC currently has over 100 residents living with dementia. The facility has a range of activities and services available to improve their quality of life and offer the highest level of care. This includes the Elder Clown project, which has been funded by Bankstown Sports Club, and has seen a significant decrease in the agitation levels of residents, a decline in behavioural disturbances and an improvement to the quality of family life.

Another project the club has been happy to support through the ClubGRANTS scheme is the creation of a special sensory garden, designed specifically to meet the needs of dementia patients. The club has contributed $55,000 to fund the design and creation stage of this initiative.

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space in the middle of the Gillawarna unit. It incorporates a range of different elements to tap into all five senses including colourful flowers, animal statues, usable gardening equipment and a new outdoor entertainment space. Residents, under the supervision of staff, are encouraged to maintain the garden themselves, and there are also plans to hold regular working bees with staff from Bankstown Sports Club.

Research indicates that physical and visual access to nature can have a range of positive impacts on sufferers, including quicker recovery from illness, reduction in stress, better sleep patterns and improved absorption of Vitamin D, which is important for maintaining strong bones. It’s hoped this garden will do just that for the residents at Bankstown City Aged Care.

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NOW LEASING Leasing Enquiries Contact Stephen 9891 3330 0423 796 820 Stephen.p@cbre.com.au

Construction has commenced and due to be completed mid-2018.

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10,500sqm A-grade office space 450sqm retail space 1,350sqm efficient floor plates Ground floor retail space Natural light on every side

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Targeting 5-Star Green Star and 5-Star NABERS energy ratings Up to 300 secure car spaces On-site childcare and gym Adjacent to Bankstown Sports Club

Adjacent to Bankstown Sports Flinders Centre Bankstown | 57 Restwell Street Bankstown NSW 2200 FlindersCentreBankstown.com.au

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Looking to expand

YOUR BUSINESS? If you’re looking for a new location to grow and develop your business in one of the busiest and most ethnically diverse regions in greater Sydney, look no further than Flinders Centre, Bankstown.

The new Flinders Centre which is currently under construction on the corner of Restwell Street and Greenfield Parade in Bankstown, is a 9-storey commercial tower, offering contemporary, efficient and sustainable A-grade office space. Located adjacent to Bankstown Sports Club, right in the heart of Bankstown, the centre will be environmentally friendly with energy saving equipment, technology and design. Two floors of the tower have already been leased; one floor will be occupied by UFC Gym and an early learning childcare centre, and another will house the Bankstown Sports administration offices and some of the club’s training and development facilities. Flinders Centre is currently leasing other floors, looking for businesses keen to branch out into western Sydney to grow their brand.

So, why should you choose Flinders Centre?

CITY OF BANKSTOWN Bankstown is a suburb in the south-west of Sydney, located within the CanterburyBankstown Council area, approximately 20km from the CBD. Its estimated population is over 203,200 (2015) and over 60 different languages are spoken by the residents. Bankstown, along with other suburbs in greater Sydney, recorded the second largest growth area out of all capital cities in Australia with a population increase of 1.7% (June 2014-June 2015).

INFRASTRUCTURE The region is rich in infrastructure and features well-established schools, TAFE Bankstown and the University of Sydney – Bankstown Campus, Bankstown Central Shopping Centre, Bankstown Central Library, BankstownLidcombe Hospital and Bankstown City Gardens. It is also surrounded by several major industrial precincts including Bankstown Aerodrome, Chullora, Chester Hill, Condell Park, Milperra, Padstow, Regents Park, Revesby, Sefton and Villawood.

TRANSPORT Bankstown is located in close proximity to major motorways with easy access to the

M4, M5 and M7, and is just 30-35 minutes from the Sydney and Parramatta CBD’s.

There is a major bus interchange and a busy train station on the Bankstown Line, which is being upgraded as part of the Sydney Metro project. Bankstown also has its own airport with three runways and a large business park containing over 170 businesses.

LOCAL AMENITIES Bankstown has a range of first-class facilities to accommodate dozens of junior and senior sporting teams, including Memorial Oval, Dunc Grey Velodrome, Bankstown Basketball Stadium, The Crest of Bankstown and Sefton Golf Course, as well as multiple tennis courts and skate parks.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB Bankstown Sports was founded in 1958 and now supports over 40 local sporting organisations and more than 8,000 individuals who participate in sport. It has 65,000 members and employs over 500 staff. It has associated venues at Baulkham Hills Sports Club, Bankstown Bowls, Birrong Sports Club and The Acres Club, Greenacre.

Bankstown Sports features 10 restaurants, a brewhouse, 8 bars, a movie theatre, a ballroom, Monkey Mania indoor play structure and a wide variety of weekly activities and entertainment offerings.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY Bankstown Sports contributed more than $2.4 million to the local community through the 2015-2016 ClubGRANTS program.

The club supports hospitals, aged care and disability services, social services, schools and educational programs. It also supports local grassroots sporting groups by subsidising the cost of registration fees, ground fees, uniforms and trophies, and contributes to the development and maintenance of sporting infrastructure in the Bankstown area.

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La Piazza CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Pizzeria Bellucci and Stuzzichino have been bringing the 'taste of Italy’ to Bankstown for a decade and to mark the milestone, we’re giving away a dinner for 10!

La Piazza has been serving good quality, traditional Italian cuisine to the people of Bankstown since September 2007, offering pizzas, seafood, pasta, tapas and gelato in an authentic Italian streetscape setting, with a feel for the old country.

to a guest appearance by comedians Rob Shehadie and Tahir, who will pop by for a visit.

Over the years, it has welcomed politicians, local celebrities, sports stars and of course, our favourite regulars and their guests, creating some amazing memories. In recognition of La Piazza’s 10 years in business, we want to know what your favourite memory is of La Piazza!

MIDDAY MADNESS TAKES OVER LA PIAZZA!

Maybe you got engaged in La Piazza’s garden area, or you celebrated your parents wedding anniversary in Stuzzichino? It might be where you and your girlfriends have your regular catch-up or it could be your children’s favourite place to eat?

Visit bankstownsports.com/lapiazza10, complete an entry form and share your fondest La Piazza memory in 25 words or less, to go in the draw to win a dinner for 10 in our exclusive VINO dining room, valued at $1,000.

The winner and their party will also be treated

The competition runs from 1 June to 31 August 2017, with the winner selected on Friday, 1 September 2017.

Come and dine at La Piazza for lunch on a weekday and get HALF PRICE pizza and pasta! You’ll also receive a FREE coffee!

Get your friends and family together for a Popolo, Duomo, Bellini or Parma white base pizza, or maybe you’re up for a tomato base like the Minerva, BBQ Meat Lovers or the Dante?

Or choose from our delicious range of pastas including the Penne Arrabiata, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Tortellini Boscaiola.

Midday Madness at La Piazza is available Monday-Friday between 2pm to 2.30pm at Pizzeria Bellucci and Stuzzichino. This special excludes seafood dishes and does not apply on public holidays.

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ACTIVITIES There’s so much to see and do at Bankstown Sports Club every week, with daily activities, free entertainment and special member promotions for you to enjoy.

Whether it’s a spot of bingo, a game of poker or a relaxing afternoon of live music in the Rainforest Lounge, Bankstown Sports has entertainment lined up for you every day of the week.

The dabbers come out on Monday’s and Tuesdays for bingo, with one FREE book per player and over 20 prizes to be won each day.

Games kick off from 10.45am and everyone is welcome. See our friendly reception staff for weekly locations.

Come and join us for poker on Mondays with a $5 buy in and $2 option for extra chips.

Registration is open from 1pm and games begin at 2pm, with a guaranteed prize pool of $400. Terms & Conditions apply.

There’s free mid-week entertainment in the Rainforest Lounge on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm with the Music Man Trio covering all your favourite pop, rock, RnB, disco, rock’n’roll and ballroom songs in English, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin.

On Wednesdays, Cash Housie raises money for the Little Wings Charity. It’s just like bingo but it’s $12 to play, with 27 games each session.

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There are cash prizes and gift cards to be won!

Doors open from 9.45am and games begin at 10.45am, with all proceeds going to help sick kids in rural areas.

On Wednesday nights, Vietnamese song and dance takes over the Theatre from 7.30pm. You can also win a share of our major jackpot with our Members' Draw. There are draws every 30 minutes between 7pm and 9pm, with a bonus draw for $500 cash at 9.30pm. Simply swipe your membership card from 5pm Wednesdays for your chance to win!

50 meat trays are up for grabs every Thursday night from 7.30pm in the Rainforest Lounge. Tickets start from just $1 and are available from 6pm.

On Fridays, we treat you to some free, easy listening music from 8pm with good quality cover bands playing songs from your favourite artists. On Saturdays, the entertainment kicks off from 5.30pm in the Rainforest Lounge with a warm-up act and then an upbeat party band that will have you singing and dancing late into the night.

And the fun starts from 2.30pm on Sundays

with free live concerts by our talented entertainers, helping you wind down and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Everyone is welcome to come along to our weekly activities. We look forward to seeing you at the club soon.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE CLUB Loyalty can be described as somewhat of a devotion or a faithfulness to a place, person or thing that someone holds dear.

For Beverly Wood and Maria Losapio, that loyalty lies with Bankstown Sports. These two delightful ladies have both been coming to our club for roughly 30 years and say they’ll continue to pop in every week, until they physically aren’t able to get here anymore.

So why do they keep coming back week in, week out? “This is the best club in the world.

We’ve watched this club grow and progress over the years and we love it” says Maria, with a sense of pride in her voice.

For Beverly, it’s about the friendships she’s made. “We’ve seen this club move in

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ACTIVITIES Monday 10.45am | Bingo, Garrison Room 2.00pm | Poker, The Loft

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

Wednesday 10.45am | Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7.00pm | Members’ Draw 7.30pm | Vietnamese Song and Dance, The Theatre

Thursday 7.30pm | Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

Friday leaps and bounds compared to others in the area. I actually live at Revesby, but because I’ve met friends here and we like the entertainment and the atmosphere, we all just meet here”.

“We used to come here to play bingo on Monday and Tuesday, and then on Wednesday and Friday we would go up to Yagoona Bowling Club to play. We’ve both been coming to bingo forever and that’s how we first met” says Bev. “We have coffee every morning before we go upstairs for the games and we chat and catch up. There used to be a big group of us, but there’s usually only Maria and I, and maybe a couple of others now”.

Maria says the club is a huge part of her life. “I’m here almost every day. I

come to play bingo a few times a week and then on weekends I come to eat.

And some of the other days I am here with my family. One day I even asked the CEO, Mark Condi if I could just move a bed in here!”

There’s also plenty of activities and entertainment to keep them busy!

“I come to some of the live shows, often with my sister. And her children sometimes dance in the concerts they have up in The Theatre. They’re always fun! I also really like the pictures they have up in The Theatre… much better than going to those other places. Much cheaper too!” chuckles Bev. For more information on our weekly activities, live shows, entertainment and dining options, visit BankstownSports.com

7.00pm | Free Entertainment, Rainforest Lounge

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 7.00pm | Poker, The Loft

"I come to some of the live shows, often with my sister. And her children sometimes dance in the concerts they have up in The Theatre."

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$25 JUNE

Includes

Burger, Pint of Bee * r& Shoe String Fries

The Spicy Squid

Panko crumbed calamari rings, butter lettuce, garlic aioli and tomato chilli sauce on a brioche bun.

JULY

The Peking Duck

Peking duck, butter lettuce, shallots, cucumber and hoisin mayonnaise on a milk bun.

AUGUST

The Tangy Mexican

Chipotle pulled beef, butter lettuce, slaw, seeded mustard, Swiss cheese and Pico de galo on a milk bun. *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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This new social networking app connects beer-lovers around the world so they can compare notes on their favourite brews… and Basement Brewhouse is a part of it.

Sign up or login to Untappd 1. Subscribe to Basement Brewhouse as a venue (you can skip this step if you are already subscribed to us!)

2. Check-in the beer you are drinking at Basement Brewhouse 3. Reach the following levels and show our staff our Basement Brewhouse Dweller badge to receive these great prizes: • Level 2: Bottle opener • Level 4: Stubbie holder

Untappd is a new web app that’s been developed for people looking to share their beer endeavours with other like-minded drinkers, from brews they loved to ones they’d rather forget. It allows you to check in to a venue and rate the beers you are drinking there. You can keep track of what you’ve tried and tell others what you thought of it.

Untappd can also track your location and show you popular bars and venues nearby, and what they have on tap. It gives you recommendations on beers you might like to try, based on what you’ve liked in the past, and it also has a list of special events at venues and breweries near you.

There is also a new feature on the app which lets you unlock ‘badges’ as you check in at different places and try different beers.

‘Beer badges’ are based on the number of different beers you have tried, how many you have tried from one country, or how many times you have rated a particular type of beer. ‘Venue badges’ are for checking in

at different locations, while ‘Special badges’ are available when a beer is checked in on special days like Christmas or NYE. Basement Brewhouse is on Untappd with our full list of craft beers and cider, tasting notes and pricing, along with photos of our beers and recent ratings and reviews we’ve received. It’s really easy to get involved – simply sign up at untappd.com or download the app to your mobile device, and start checking in and rating your beers when you come to visit us. You can also sign up to receive alerts about the Brewhouse on your mobile phone, so you’ll know when we add a new brew or host an event.

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE OFFERS COMPLIMENTARY WIFI TO ALL PATRONS, SO YOU CAN KEEP UP TO DATE WITH UNTAPPD WHILST IN VENUE.

We also have our own Basement Brewhouse venue badge, Basement Dweller, that you can earn on your check-ins on the Untappd app to receive great prizes!

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Be tempted this winter...…

Come and take a look at our new menus in Greenfield Station Bistro, Platform One and Atrium Bar. There’s something to tempt even the fussiest of food palates…

Executive Chef Helmut Gundendorfer has been very busy recreating our bistro, fine dining and Atrium bar menus, to make sure there are winter warmers to cater for everyone. He’s drawn inspiration from all corners of the globe, and we think you’re really going to like what he’s come up with!

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO To start, try the Cheesy Mushroom Arancini Balls with pesto, rocket and aioli, or for something with a bit of bite, tuck into the Tennessee Hot Fried Chicken Wings. If you’re after something light but full of flavour, dig into our Peking Duck Salad with rice noodles, bean sprouts, coriander, chilli, carrot, peanuts, sesame and mint, and if you simply can’t decide what you feel like, sample the tastes of Europe with The Euro share plate, with Grilled Victorian Baby Squid, chorizo, haloumi, Pane de case, Greek Salad and peri peri sauce.

We also have a couple of burgers for you to try; The Argentinean Burger comes with smoky BBQ pulled beef, tomato, cos lettuce, jack cheese and chimichurri sauce. There’s also the Texas Burger with beef brisket, coleslaw, lettuce, aioli and pickles.

Winter Family Favourites These dishes are guaranteed to keep you warm through the cooler months! There’s a Beef Noodle Soup, Classic Italian Minestrone Soup, Slow Cooked Lamb Shank with creamy mash and vegetables, Creamy Chicken Risotto with chorizo, mushroom, peas and feta and a Thai Red Curry Chicken with green beans, baby corn, beansprouts, coconut cream and basil.

PLATFORM ONE As you relax in our authentic fine-dining Victorian-era train carriages, enjoy our new Sticky Chilli Chicken Spare Ribs served with coriander, fresh jalapeno and sesame seeds,

or perhaps the Roasted Cauliflower Risotto with chorizo and Hudson Bay scallops is more to your liking? Of course, you can’t go wrong with the Salt and Pepper Soft-shell Crab Slider with butter lettuce, shoestring fries and kewpie chilli jam, or our new Spelt Pasta and Roasted Vegetable Lasagne… delicious!

ATRIUM BAR We’ve spiced up our tapas menu with several new additions to suit any of our cocktails, boutique beer and cider, wine and spirits.

There’s the Rodriquez Award-winning Chorizo served with lemon, aioli and pita bread, 5 Cheese Mushroom Arancini Balls with pesto aioli and balsamic glaze, a Cheeseburger Spring Roll with beef, pickles, cheddar and tomato relish and Tuscan Sweet Potato Fries served with cinnamon, sea salt and truffle mayonnaise.

These accompany our popular Sydney Rock Oysters, Arabic Spiced Za’atar Nuts, Cypriot Aphrodite Haloumi and the Cheese Board.

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Treat yourself...

AND YOUR CAR! Bankstown Sports Club offers valet car parking and a range of carwash and interior cleaning services for members and guests, all conveniently located within our carpark.

TRADING HOURS VALET PARKING Friday – Saturday 6pm to late*

CARWASH Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm Friday and Saturday 8am – 9pm Sunday 9am – 5pm *Subject to manager’s discretion

Everyone loves that ‘new car’ feel… the smell of the upholstery and the way the paint polish glistens in the light on the drive home.

boot space vacuumed. Members $35, non-members $40.There are also a range of detailing packages available.

Members and guests of Bankstown Sports can have that feeling whenever they visit the club with our in-house Club Carwash, which offers a variety of cleaning packages to suit your needs.

Club Carwash is located on the Green level of the carpark. Simply follow the signs from Greenfield Parade or Mona Street, leave your car with our friendly staff and enjoy all of the club’s facilities while our attendants carefully tend to your car. You can then either collect your keys from the carwash during operating hours, or from reception after-hours.

CARWASH PACKAGES External Wash: hand wash and chamois dry, external windows and door surroundings, tyre shine and internal fragrance. Members $25, non-members $30.

Deluxe Wash: all inclusions of External Wash and interior vacuum, internal windows, dashboard and console and mudflaps shined.

Members $30, non-members $35.

Executive Wash: all inclusions of Deluxe Wash and insect and stain removal and

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VALET PARKING There is also the option of valet service from our Mona Street entrance, where our staff will carefully move your car to our secure, undercover parking until you are ready to leave the club. Valet parking costs just $10 and is FREE if you opt for a carwash at the same time.

Warm up THIS WINTER

PRESENT THIS VOUCHER TO RECEIVE

WINTER WARMER for $25* (SAVE $6.85)

Includes Churros for Two with two extras and Two Hot Chocolates *Voucher must be surrendered at time of redemption. Offer valid at San Churro Bankstown only. Offer valid for a Churros for Two with two extras and two hot chocolates only. One voucher per person, per day. Not redeemable for cash or other product. Offer expires 31 August 2017.

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World's best whisky

AT BANKSTOWN SPORTS Sullivans Cove French Oak Single Malt Whisky is one of the top whiskies in the world and you can now enjoy it at Basement Brewhouse and Atrium Bar. For the past two years, down in the cellar of the Sullivans Cove whisky and gin distillery in Tasmania, two 20L barrels of their awardwinning French Oak Single Malt have been ageing, slowly developing their colour and flavour, until the taste was just right.

A short time ago, one of the barrels was poured into 700ml bottles and was sent directly to Bankstown Sports Club, and we are now ready for you to try.

Sullivans Cove whisky was established in 1994. It produces three types of whisky; A French Oak or ‘Winter Whisky’, an American Oak, and a Double Barrel, which is 1-part French and 2-parts American with a lighter taste. Their spirits are described as the quintessential small-batch luxury whisky, inspired by nature using traditional methods and only the purest Tasmanian ingredients.

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Bankstown Sports Club purchased two barrels of the Sullivans Cove French Oak back in 2015 when it was voted the World’s Best Single Malt Whisky at the World Whisky Awards – the first time a whisky from somewhere other than Scotland or Japan had been awarded this honour.

from somewhere other than Scotland or Japan has been awarded this honour.

It is now one of the most sought after whiskies in the world, and Bankstown Sports is one of the only venues in NSW to purchase private stock for members and guests to enjoy. We will also have one of the original barrels that our whisky was distilled in, on display in Atrium Bar.

Sullivans Cove French Oak single malt whisky is now available at Basement Brewhouse and Atrium Bar for a limited time.

Another barrel will arrive in late October.

ABOUT SULLIVAN’S COVE FRENCH OAK The HH525 was voted the World’s Best Single Malt Whisky at the 2014 World Whisky Awards, which was the first time a whisky

It’s described as a “big, fat, chewy whisky, full of rich toffee and molasses notes. You could almost be forgiven for mistaking it for Demerara rum on first taste!” (extract from sullivanscove.com)

Tasting Notes: Full, rich dark chocolate with cinnamon, orange peel, hazelnut and licorice mint. Palate: Rich and sweet front palate with flavours of chocolate, pepper, toffee and fruit cake. Finish: Long, lingering finish of dried fruit and dark chocolate.

LIVE SHOWS

INTERNATIONAL ELVIS

KILLER QUEEN

LAH LAH

BACK TO THE

Trans-Atlantic

Rock & Roll

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns 7 June with another show featuring vivacious vocalist Kerryn Grant, comedian Greg Hayes, female impersonator Wayne Rogers, award-winning vocal instrumentalists Aubrey & Martin, 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

BACK TO THE

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY John Smith and Dorathy Cooper with The Journey Band will take you on a trip back to the 1940’s and 50’s, where Rock‘n’Roll began in the USA where Elvis was king, Doris Day was a big band singer and The Chantays were famous for ‘Pipeline’. Then enjoy the best of British pop with hits from The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits and Gerry & The Pacemakers. PLUS – enjoy Devonshire Tea before the show.

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

LUCKY STARR PRESENTS ONE FOR THE ROAD

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY MORNING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST

WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

The multi-award winning ‘Back To The Tivoli’ concert returns 2 August with another show featuring vocalist Jennifer Gray, international vocalist Christian Guerrero, instrumentalist Amber Jade, masked impressionist Peter Kaye, host Jenifer Green, Tivoli Showgirls and Tivoli Band.

Come and join us for 90 minutes of fabulous variety and enjoy Devonshire tea!

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

Australian country rock icon Lucky Starr presents One For The Road, paying tribute to popular songs from the 50s’ to now, including his tongue-twisting hit I’ve Been Everywhere. Without a doubt one of the most popular entertainers in Australia today, Lucky will take you on a wonderful 90 minute ride back through the years of classic hits.

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

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

JUNE WHAT’S ON? MONDAY

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6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 8pm A Tribute to the Music of Celine Dion, The Theatre

5.30pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Everyday People Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Sylvana & Allan Caswell, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Two for The Show, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8pm I Wanna Dance with Somebody, The Theatre 8.30pm The Kamis, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm David Hayes & Mercedes, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Skyz The Limit, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 1pm Poker, The Loft 1.30pm Girl Talk, 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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Over The Edge, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Christine Tyrell & The Lee Dancers and Daniel & Laurie Webb, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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 8pm State of Origin, The Theatre

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Backburners Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8pm International Elvis One Night In Vegas, The Theatre 8.30pm Big Radio Dynamite, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Marienne Sheperd & Graeme Wright, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Jo Karas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

FRIDAY 2 JUNE $10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Award-winning vocalist Ria showcases her 30 years of showbiz experience in a truly breathtaking tribute to one of the greatest contemporary voices of our generation.

Backed by some of Australia’s greatest musicians, her vocal delivery is second to none and her stage presence is dramatic, energetic and exciting.

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Don’t miss this spectacular tribute to Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Prince and George Michael. I Wanna Dance With Somebody features all your favourite hit songs from the ‘80s performed by some of Australia’s top vocalists.

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THE KING IS HERE… Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland USA, Elvis – One Night in Vegas celebrates The King’s triumphant return to the stage…

"Mark Anthony is one of the most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today."

Mark Anthony is one of the most dynamic Elvis tribute artists in the world today, and his Elvis – One Night in Vegas show recreates the period in 1969 when after 9 years in Hollywood, The King of Rock 'n' Roll returned to the stage.

Sit back and listen to classics like Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Return to Sender, Jailhouse Rock and Love Me Tender, as Mark Anthony takes on the persona of Elvis and all of his hip shaking moves!

The iconic songs, the costumes, the emotion, the energy and the raw power of Elvis Presley are all brought together in a two-hour concert spectacular, taking you back to the time when he ruled the music world and dominated the record charts in the '50s, '60s and '70s.

Elvis – One Night in Vegas is on at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday, 24 June in The Theatre. Doors open at 7.15pm for an 8pm show. Tickets are $50.

Book now, BankstownSports.com/live-shows

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JULY WHAT’S ON? MONDAY

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5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Glenn Shorrock, The Theatre 8.30pm Rockin Eddy Band, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paula Watt & David Bond, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Oscar Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge 11am Musical Mornings, The Grand Ballroom 1.30pm Below the Sea Song and Dance Spectacular, The Theatre 6pm Below the Sea Song and Dance Spectacular , The Theatre 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Clever Little Secretaries, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Lynne Fletcher & Rodney Vincent, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, The Theatre 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 7pm Members’ Draw 8pm State of Origin, The Theatre

11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge 1.30pm The Ultimate Magic Show, The Theatre 6pm The Ultimate Magic Show, The Theatre 6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm The Backburners, Rainforest Lounge

10.30am Lah - Lah – Having Fun, The Theatre 5.30pm Gabby, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Universal Carnivale, The Theatre 8.30pm The Shy Guys, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Sharna La Grande & Danny Elliott, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Sweet Talk, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Akmal Transparent, The Theatre 8.30pm Matchbox, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Jennifer Gray & Beau Smith, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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

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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Chris Connolly Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Lionel Robinson, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Bee Gees Tribute, The Theatre 8.30pm Groovin Hard, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Robby Thomas & Davidia, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Time Machine, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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SATURDAY 1 JULY With a career spanning over 50 years, Glenn Shorrock is one of the elder statesmen of Australian contemporary show business. After founding pop groups The Twilights and Axiom, before having major success with Little River Band, Glenn will treat you to an unforgettable performance including hits like Home on Monday, Help is on its Way and Reminiscing. Featuring bonus act Chelsea Basham, this is one show you won’t want to miss!

SATURDAY 22 JULY Comedian Akmal Saleh returns to Sydney with his funniest show ever! Nothing is off limits in Transparent, where he admits to signing up for I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here for the money, he takes aim at Pauline Hanson and Tony Abbott, and even has a go at Bunnings! If you’re up for a night of hilarious entertainment, don’t miss this!

$35 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

$42 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

SATURDAY 15 JULY

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Music and dance from all corners of the world will come together onstage for this incredibly breath-taking show. Featuring a vibrant, colourful and talented dance ensemble and some of the most exquisite rhythm and beats from across the globe.

SATURDAY 29 JULY Featuring an 8-piece band and some of the best musicians in the Australian music industry, Best of the Bee Gees will take the audience through many different styles the original band was famous for.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

$30 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Buzz trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian King, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Ipanema, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Simon Gillespie & Susie G, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Joanna Melas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Kim Gock, Rainforest Lounge 8pm The Eagles Show – The Heart of the Matter, The Theatre 8.30pm Uptown Funk, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Darren Johnston & Ross Maio, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Girls Talk, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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5.30pm Cambo, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Mesa Groove, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Paul Hayman & Monique Montez, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong,

10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Hot August Nights, The Theatre

Level One 5.30pm Jo Karas Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Di Solomon, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Mamamia, The Theatre 8.30pm Big Radio Dynamite, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Rebecca Hayes & Vov Dylan, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Re Groove, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

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HOT AUGUST NIGHT

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST

$50 MEMBERS $55 NON-MEMBERS THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING Celebrating 45 years since the legendary recording of Hot August Night, Neil Diamond is brought to life once again by the incredible Peter Byrne, and a 30-piece symphony orchestra. Featuring the classics Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Crunchy Granola Suite and I Am I Said, this superb production pays tribute to one of the greatest live albums of all time.

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST

$10 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS

Dust off your platform shoes, pull out the flares and come and celebrate 40 years since ABBA first graced our shores back in 1977! Mamamia – The ABBA Spectacular will entertain audiences of all ages, performing singalong hits like Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Fernando and Ring Ring.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 7.15PM SHOWTIME 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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7pm The Backburners, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Paul Fisher, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm The Shy Guys, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Al Showman & Shannon Bacall, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Twin Set, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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10.45am Bingo, Garrison Room 2pm Poker, The Loft

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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Atomic, Rainforest Lounge

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

2.30pm Christine Savanah & Stephen Fisher-King, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Johnny V Duo, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Cherie Lucas Trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Brian Gillett, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Neon Nights, Rainforest Lounge

12.30pm Natalie Colavito & Bob Howe, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Pop Fiction, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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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

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Matt Jones trio, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Joanna Melas, Rainforest Lounge 8pm Killer Queen, The Theatre 8.30pm Andy & the Cruisers, Rainforest Lounge

2.30pm Terry Mack & Lisa Crouch, Rainforest Lounge 5pm Mahjong, Level One 5.30pm Cover Notes, Rainforest Lounge 7pm Poker, The Loft

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

10.45am Cash Housie, Garrison Room 11am Kids Bingo, Rainforest Lounge 1.30pm Sleeping Beauty , The Theatre 6pm Sleeping Beauty, The Theatre 7pm Members’ Draw 7.30pm Vietnamese Song and Dance Night, The Theatre

6.00pm Meat Raffle, Rainforest Lounge

7pm Chris Connolly, Rainforest Lounge

5.30pm Lionel Robinson, Rainforest Lounge 8.30pm Over the Edge, Rainforest Lounge

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Guaranteed to blow your mind…

ANYTIME! This Brisbane-based quartet pay homage to QUEEN, with full costumes, superb musicianship, and a cast that resembles the original members of the band.

Killer Queen is one of Australia’s most popular internationally touring acts, having performed in Singapore, Norway, France, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea over the last 7 years. They’ve headlined music festivals with Journey, Foreigner, Twisted Sister and Thin Lizzy, and have sold out countless shows around Australia.

When you’re in the audience watching these guys on stage, you will be forgiven for thinking you’re in the presence of the real band. Lead singer John Blunt bares a startling resemblance to the original Freddie Mercury, and along with his crew members,

they’ve been perfecting their look and sound for almost 15 years.

Be taken back to the days of those legendary hits Another One Bites The Dust, Flash’s Theme, A Kind of Magic, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Killer Queen is coming to The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club on Saturday, 23 September. Doors open at 7.15pm for an 8pm show. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Book now at bankstownsports.com/live-shows

$25 MEMBERS SATURDAY $30 NON-MEMBERS 23 SEPTEMBER This Brisbane-based tribute band have been touring internationally since 2010, paying homage to Britain’s regal rock quartet, Queen. With full costumes, superb musicianship and a cast that resembles the original members of the band, this show is guaranteed to blow your mind!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN: 7.15PM SHOWTIME: 8.00PM RESERVED SEATING

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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!

A tribute to the music of Celine Dion – Experience the Power of Love

Friday 2 June Booked separately: $327 I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Saturday 10 June Booked separately: $327

International Elvis – One Night in Vegas

Bee Gees Tribute

Mamamia

Universal Carnivale

The Eagles Show – The Heart of the Matter

Killer Queen

Akmal

Hot August Nights

Saturday 24 June Booked separately: $407 Saturday 15 July Booked separately: $327 Saturday 22 July Booked separately: $391

Saturday 29 July Booked separately: $367

Saturday 12 August Booked separately: $327 Friday 18 August Booked separately: $407

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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Saturday 26 August Booked separately: $327 Saturday 23 September Booked separately: $357

Entertainment

Below The Sea

SONG AND DANCE SPECTACULAR

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Join us for a mystical journey below the sea to the Octopus’ magic garden! There’ll be singing and dancing, and a performance by a live magician! Come and see all of your favourite sea creatures, live on stage in this musical spectacular.

THE THEATRE SHOW ONE 1.30PM SHOW TWO 6.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

THURSDAY 13 JULY

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

THE THEATRE SHOW ONE 1.30PM SHOW TWO 6.00PM RESERVED SEATING

The kids are going to LOVE Jonas Jost and his action-packed family show, featuring hilarious comedy and mind-blowing magic, for kids and adults alike.

This show is highly interactive and gets the kids involved on stage!

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

Fresh Popcorn

$3.50

Free kids

BINGO WEDNESDAY 5 JULY THURSDAY 13 JULY WEDNESDAY 27 SEPT TUESDAY 3 OCT These school holidays bring the family and enjoy free holiday kids bingo. Unreserved seating.

Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

FREE RAINFOREST LOUNGE 11AM – 12PM

Visit BankstownSports.com for session times.

Adults $10 Children $5

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

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It's Big Live Band The stars of ABC KIDS are coming to Bankstown Sports Club this July to celebrate their brand new album – Having Fun!

"Pull on your best red, white and black stripes and have fun with Lah Lah."

If your kids love to dance, they’re going to love Lah Lah’s Big Live Band!

Having fun is the best way to learn, and that’s exactly what happens at a Lah Lah show. It’s different from any other family concert and uses live music, played by some of Australia’s best musicians, to introduce children and their families to the world of music and musical instruments.

Lah Lah are celebrating the 2017 SONY Music release of their new album Having Fun with a national live concert tour, and they’re coming to Bankstown Sports Club

on Saturday 15 July in The Theatre at 10.30am. The show will feature brand new songs from the album including I Love Books, Number Jive and a funny twist on Old McDonald Had a Band, as well as some of their old favourites including Brush Your Teeth and Lola Loves to Dance.

So get ready to pull on your best red, white and black stripes and have fun with Lah Lah and the gang!

You can also see Lah Lah on TV daily, on ABC KIDS and CBEEBIES (Foxtel/Austar), and via online streaming on STAN.

SATURDAY 15 JULY If you only see one family concert this year, Having Fun with Lah-Lah’s Big Live Band is not to be missed! This show is different from any other production; it’s not just singing and dancing… it’s educational too! The stars of ABC KIDS will take the audience through some tunes from their new album, as well as old favourites including Brush Your Teeth and Lola Loves to Dance.

$25.50 ALL THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 10.00AM SHOWTIME 10.30AM RESERVED SEATING

Children must be accompanied by an adult. All adults and children 12months+ require a ticket.

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Entertainment A Tribute to

Sleeping Beauty A MINI MUS ICA L FO R CHILDREN

WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Enter the magical world of Sleeping Beauty. All singing, dancing and entertainment for kids of all ages! The integration of this age-old story will have kids captivated by the spectacular costumes and performance!

THE THEATRE SHOW ONE 1.30PM SHOW TWO 6.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER

$5 MEMBERS $7 NON-MEMBERS

Get your dancing shows and sing along to all the latest pop stars on the charts! Including songs

by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and many more. PLUS – this dance spectacular features a live magician, don’t miss out!

THE THEATRE SHOW ONE 1.30PM SHOW TWO 6.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Children 3-13 years. Under 3 free. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime.

Mon to Thu 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 10.30pm Sat 9.30am - 10.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 6pm

monkeymania.com.au

9722 9863 Purchase tickets at BankstownSports.com or at main reception.

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Creepy Halloween

CARNIVAL SHOW Join us for an afternoon of spooky celebrations at our Halloween party in The Theatre! But beware of the creepy clowns and ghastly zombies…

On Sunday, 29 October, one of the SCARIEST Halloween parties in Sydney will be held in The Theatre at Bankstown Sports Club!

The Creepy Halloween Carnival Show begins with a disco, with special Halloween dance moves displayed on the big screen for your kids to follow, before the stage show bursts to life featuring spooky clowns, spine-chilling zombies and a magical magician.

Come dressed as your favourite scary goblin, witch, skeleton, pirate or clown… or maybe something a little brighter like a princess, fairy or minion is more your style! And to top off your look, get your face painted by one of our artists.

The Creepy Halloween Carnival Show will be at Bankstown Sports Club on Sunday, 29 October in The Theatre.

Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm show.

Tickets are $7 for members, $10 for non-members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All adults and children 12 months+ require a ticket.

CREEPY HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL SHOW

SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER

$7 MEMBERS $10 NON-MEMBERS

Come along to our Creepy Halloween Carnival Show… if you dare! There’ll be face painting and a kids disco with plenty of dancing, before the creepy zombies, clowns and special guest magician, Joel Howlett, take the stage. Come dressed in your favourite scary costume!

THE THEATRE DOORS OPEN 1.30PM SHOWTIME 2.00PM RESERVED SEATING

Children must be accompanied by an adult. All adults and children 12months+ require a ticket.

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YOURCLUBS The Ac r is your es Club new fa milyfriendly d in ing and en tertainm ent destina tion in Greena cre.

Fun for the whole family...

The Acres Club at Greenacre has a newly renovated bistro, a new menu and a fresh entertainment line-up that will keep the whole family smiling.

If you love good food and want to keep the kids entertained, The Acres Club is the perfect place to bring the family. With a new menu, Sunday Family Fun Days, a kids’ meal offer and Barefoot Bowls, it’s the newest dining and family entertainment destination in Greenacre that won’t break the budget.

The bistro has been fully refurbished with a new dining area, new furniture and a new team looking after our members and guests.

The casual, relaxed setting is the perfect location for a range of events, from quiet and intimate lunches, to larger group gatherings and celebrations.

KIDS EAT FREE No, your eyes are not deceiving you. You will get 1 free kids meal with every adult meal purchased at The Acres Club, any day of the week for lunch and dinner, and the little ones will get a free activity bag as well! The deal applies to children under the age of 13, and there’s a limit of 1 free kids meal per paying adult.

SUNDAY FAMILY FUN DAYS Let us take the stress out of keeping the kids entertained! Our Family Fun Days are held on the first Sunday of every month, and on special occasions like Father’s Day. Bring the kids along and as you sit back, relax and enjoy some lunch and a drink, while listening to one of our acoustic duo’s, the kids can play on the jumping castle or take part in one our fun activities.

The Acres Club Family Fun Days are free, and are held from 12-5pm on the first Sunday of the month. We will also have a free jumping castle from 12-5pm every Sunday.

BAREFOOT BOWLS If you’re planning a family get together, birthday party, corporate function, team building event or fundraiser, book a session of Barefoot Bowls at The Acres Club and make it an event to remember. Barefoot Bowls is a modern take on the traditional game of lawn

bowls; the rules are the same, the setup is the same, but there’s one little difference … yep, you guessed it … you do it bare foot!

Barefoot Bowls is suitable for ages 10+ and can be played all year round. Adults are $10 and kids under 15 years are $6. Price includes a 2-hour bowls session, equipment hire and basic instructions from one of our friendly staff members.

There are catering packages available for all event types, from casual afternoon drinks and nibbles to more formal sit-down lunches.

For more information, please contact the club on 9759 744.

THE ACRES CLUB TRADING HOURS Cnr Roberts Road & 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

BAREFOOT BOWLS Planning a family get together, birthday, corporate function, team building event or fundraiser?

Try Barefoot Bowls at The Acres Club!

Suitable for ages 10+ Adults $10 | Kids under 15 years $6

ACTIVITIES Wednesday

(Includes 2-hour bowls session, equipment hire and basic instructions from a staff member)

Catering packages available.

7.00pm | Poker

For more information, call The Acres Club on 9759 7445

Friday 7.00pm | Meat Raffle

Family Fun Days

Saturday 7.00pm | Poker

Jumping Castle & ree Kids Eat F day

Live Entertain me & Activit nt ies Firs

Every Sun

t Sunda each mo y nth

Please see TheAcresClub.com.au for more details.

Kids Eat Free *

Everyday Lunch & Dinner *One free kids meal per adult meal purchased.

Kids under 13 years.

BOOK YOUR NEXT

FUNCTION

WITH US! Call 9759 7445 for details.

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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Birrong Sports shaved

FOR A CURE! Birrong Sports members and their families have raised over $10,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave.

On the afternoon of Sunday, 26 March, something very special happened at Birrong Sports Club. A small group of members banded together and decided to raise money for a very important cause. They put the word out to other members and guests to get involved, but never expected the response they would receive.

The group, led by long-time member Michelle Hillyer, organised a Shave for a Cure event at the club, to fundraise for the Leukaemia Foundation, which funds research and provides free services to support people with blood cancer.

More than 30 people put their hands up to either shave or colour their hair in front of dozens of locals who turned out in support.

Member Simon Hawthorne – who hadn’t had a haircut in over 7 years – had all of his hair and beard shaved off, while bowler Phil Woodley managed to raise $870 himself.

Michelle Hillyer also ended up shaving her head to a number 4!

Birrong Sports Bowls Coordinator, Ian Stone, raised over $600 to shave off his moustache. In the 35 years they have been together, his wife has never seen him without a moustache! Their daughter Katie also got involved, and had all of her hair cut off.

Birrong Sports contributed $1,000 to the event and a raffle was held with gift cards, wine and meat trays given away as prizes. All up, the group raised more than $10,000!

Congratulations to everyone involved.

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

$15 Lunch Specials

ACTIVITIES

Available Monday to Friday

Monday

Choose from 3 selections.

7.00pm | Poker

See BirrongSports.com.au for details.

Includes a softdrink or coffee.

Lunch specials are available for eat in only.

Tuesday 7.30pm | Trivia Sunday 3 September 2 sittings only 11am-1pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm Treat dad to a scrumptious meal from the extensive a-la-carte menu in the warm atmosphere of The Italian Bistro.

Bookings essential. Call 9645 8666.

Full Menu at BirrongSports.com.au

Wednesday 10.00am | Bingo

Thursday 6.30pm | Poker

Friday

KIDS

HOLIDAY BINGO Thursday 6 & 13 July, 11am

$5

Price includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

KIDS EAT FREE

Every Tuesday night at the Italian Bistro Receive a free kids meal and kid's activity bag with the purchase of a main meal.

Dinner only.

6.00pm | Meat Raffle

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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Beanies for BALDIES! The Baulkham Hills Sports Club bingo players have been knitting away to help sick kids at The Children’s Hospital in Westmead.

The Baulkham Hills Sports Club bingo players have been very busy. Our members and guests are always finding ways to help the local community and a couple of months ago, some of our beautiful bingo gals jumped on board the Beanies for Baldies (B4B) initiative for The Children’s Hospital in Westmead.

B4B delivers handmade knitted beanies, booties, mittens and scarfs to patients in the Variety Ward. These patients are children suffering from cancer and other immunodeficiency illnesses, as well as infectious diseases. Immunodeficiency disorders disrupt the body’s ability to defend itself against bacteria, viruses and parasites, which means sufferers get sick easily and often contract infections.

Our bingo players decided to help, and got together to make more than 160 beanies, 4 pairs of booties, 2 pairs of mittens and a scarf!

The donation was the biggest single donation

to B4B to date, and means they can officially expand beyond the walls of the Variety Ward into other areas of the Children’s Hospital, and out to other hospitals.

Lorraine Harrington goes to bingo at the club every week and knitted 4 beanies. She says the project is something very close to her heart.

“My neighbour’s grandchild had cancer and unfortunately passed away in the ward, so this is a bit of a personal thing for me. I think it’s really important that we have initiatives like this, to try and make them cheery. Most people put a pom pom on or something bright and colourful”.

Some of the other ladies in the group have knitted more than 20 beanies each. They say they’ll keep going and will continue to support this incredible cause. If you would like to play bingo at Baulkham Hills Sports, it is on every Monday and Friday from 10am.

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

NEW MENU

OUT NOW

KIDS

HOLIDAY BINGO Wednesday 5 & 12 July from 11am Includes bingo book, soft drink and lolly bag.

ACTIVITIES Monday

$5

10.00am | Bingo

Tuesday 7.30pm | Cash Housie

Wednesday 7.30pm | Poker 7.30pm | Meat Raffle Sunday 3 September Treat dad to our special Father’s Day menu for lunch or dinner.

Bookings essential. Call 9639 2100.

Full menu at BaulkhamHillsSports.com

Thursday 7.30pm | Trivia

Friday 10.00am | Bingo 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Golf Club

MEET WITH US WiFi | Private events space Up to 80 attendees Catering packages from $8.50pp Culinary excellence Free parking Personalised event co-ordinator

bhevents@bankstownsports.com 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills | P: 9639 2100 BaulkhamHillsSports.com

7.30pm | Poker 10.30pm | Poker

Saturday 6.30pm | Meat Raffle

Supporting Baulkham Hills Cricket Club

7.30pm | Poker

Please see BaulkhamHillsSports.com.au for more details.

THE GALLERY TRADING HOURS Monday to Wednesday: 6.00pm – 8.30pm Thursday and Sunday: 5.30pm – 8.30pm Friday and Saturday: 5.30pm – 9.00pm Phone 9639 2100 for bookings.

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What's new at the

B'TOWN BISTRO? There’s a new team running the kitchen inside Bankstown Sports Bowls Club, and they’ve revamped the food offering so there’s something to tempt everyone’s tastebuds!

Exciting times at B’town Bistro with a new chef and a fresh menu creating the ultimate destination for lovers of modern Australian cuisine in the local Bankstown area.

Using only high quality ingredients, our kitchen team are creating delicious burgers, pasta, chicken schnitzel, fish and chips, steaks and lamb cutlets, served with your favourite trimmings. The kids have their own special menu and there is a selection of cakes, tarts and coffee for a sweet treat afterwards.

If you’re up for trying something new, pop in for lunch and check out our $10 daily chalkboard specials! Or there’s the $12 rump steak served with chips and salad or vegetables, and your choice of sauce, available every day for lunch and dinner.

B'TOWN BISTRO ALSO HAS DAILY SPECIALS! Tuesday: BBQ Spare Ribs with chips and coleslaw or jacket potato and coleslaw Wednesday: Chicken Schnitzel with chips and coleslaw or vegetables Thursday: Pizza Friday: Skewers with chips, salad and tabouli Sunday: Surf & Turf with spiced wedges, green beans and creamy tiger prawns

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

MEATBALL

ACTIVITIES

COMBO

Monday

Treat yourself to our delicious beef meatballs in a tomato sugo with cheese melt, served with toasted Turkish bread and a glass of house red wine.

$

10.30am | Line Dancing

Tuesday

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7.00pm | Poker

Wednesday 7.30pm | Trivia

Thursday 6.00pm | Piano Nights

Friday 7.00pm | Poker

BOOK YOUR NEXT

Sunday

FUNCTION WITH US!

4.30pm | Meat & Veggie Raffle

Anniversaries | Birthdays | Social Events Engagements Call 9790 0176 for details.

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

G.O.A.L.

Bankstown Sports Club has introduced a new accreditation system to help our associated sporting clubs operate as productively and efficiently as possible.

Bankstown Sports supports 42 sporting clubs in the Bankstown, Birrong, Baulkham Hills and Greenacre areas, providing financial, in-kind and administrative assistance to help them run effectively and in the best interests of their members. Each club is governed by its own committee which is responsible for the day-to-day operations.

By way of ensuring each club is being run the best way possible, the G.O.A.L. (Governance and Operations Accreditation Level) program has been established to identify any areas that may need improvement, and where Bankstown Sports could offer more support and training.

There are five key focus areas: 1. Finance Management and Governance 2. Communication, Information Management and Community Engagement 3. Player, Volunteer Management and Codes of Behaviour 4. Health & Safety and Risk Management 5. Equipment and Facilities Management In a survey administered by consultants Crowe Horwath late last year, 33 clubs were asked to mark themselves on the above areas and based on these results, were given an Accreditation level from 1-5; the higher the

rating, the better the governance of the club.

That score was then converted to a star rating with recommendations given to clubs as to how they can improve their governance and operations in key areas.

The survey will be re-administered in the first half of 2018 to chart the improvement across our clubs. In time, we may look to make this star-rating system a public branding for our sporting clubs to reassure members and the public that our sporting clubs are operating according to best practice.

That’s the GOAL!

Sports Report

Summer Sport Registrations

Looking to get out, get active and make some new friends over the summer months? Why not get involved in one of our many associated sporting clubs! Our clubs are always looking for players and volunteers and will soon be taking registrations. Search ‘Associated Sporting Clubs – Bankstown Sports’ on Facebook and ‘LIKE’ the page to keep up to date with registration details as they become available. For more information on any of our associated sporting clubs' summer sports programs please use the contact details below.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB SPORT

NAME

PHONE

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Leanne McDonald

0413 622 888

ATHLETICS

Matthew Whitbread

0410 588 321

BASEBALL

Craig Jedrzejczk

0478 729 508

BASKETBALL

Joseph Lattouf

0455 140 016

BOWLS (THURSDAY LADIES)

Val Austen

0414 974 754

BOWLS (INDOOR MIXED)

Paul Criminale

9772 2572

CRICKET (JUNIOR)

Andrew Honey

0410 777 870

CRICKET (WOMEN'S)

Justin Newman

0409 151 573

CYCLING

Craig Moiler

0407 406 322

FISHING

Larry Ilic

0424 341 975

GOLF (LADIES)

Elaine Ward

9771 1450

GOLF (MEN'S)

Lee Dunks

0412 572 274

SQUASH

Graeme Horsnell

0408 756 034

SWIMMING

Neil Rogers

0410 663 143

TENNIS

Michael Clunie

0419 464 317

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

0421 977 618

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Marie Smith

9790 1339

DARTS (MONDAY)

Cheryl Smith

9771 3073

DARTS (TUESDAY MIXED)

John Taylor

0418 629 168

BASEBALL

Don Beileiter

0447 404 194

CRICKET

Rick Thomas

0409 150 703

GOLF

Peter Thomson

0421 610 228

TENNIS

Marek Bogatek

0409 887 140

BOWLS (MEN'S)

Ian Stone

9644 1600

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Elaine Fearnside

0434 245 716

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

0407 912 788

Martin Billam

0411 145 347

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS CLUB

Troy Freeman

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB

THE ACRES CLUB (GREENACRE) BOWLS

Bankstown Sports Club proudly supports 42 sporting clubs. These clubs are run by volunteers for the community. To get involved as a participant or volunteer, see the sports secretaries list over the page.

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SPORTING CLUBS CONTACTS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB SPORT

NAME

EMAIL

PHONE

AFL

Tim Hall

bankstownjafl@gmail.com

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

BASKETBALL

Narelle Hargreaves

narelle2605@hotmail.com.au

0431 994 834

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)

Spero Semann

sperosemann@hotmail.com

0407 787 135

FOOTBALL (STRIKERS)

Kylee Freeman

secretary@bankstownsportsstrikers.com.au

0417 005 753

GOLF (LADIES)

Elaine Ward

elainei40@yahoo.com.au

9771 1450

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

Michael Clunie

mclunie@iconco.com.au

0419 464 317

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Nathan Loveday

bankstowntouch@gmail.com

0416 636 006

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S)

Marcus Kearns

kearnsm8@bigpond.com

0421 977 618

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Marie Smith

nationsmith@optusnet.com.au

9790 1339

DARTS

Cheryl Smith

cathy@atdec.com

9771 3073

DARTS (TUESDAY)

Phil Conford

philconford@hotmail.com

0404 900 909

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

BIRRONG SPORTS CLUB BOWLS (MEN'S)

Ian Stone

bowls@bankstownsports.com

9644 1600

BOWLS (WOMEN'S)

Elaine Fearnside

mefearn@yahoo.com.au

0434 245 716

FOOTBALL

Susan Kanisek

secretary@birrongfc.com.au

0438 620 816

GOLF

Lorraine Smith

lsmith62@bigpond.com

0407 912 788

NETBALL

Lee Hill

lee_hill@codea.com.au

0418 759 874

acresbowlscoordinator@bankstownsports.com

0411 145 347

THE ACRES CLUB (GREENACRE) BOWLS

Martin Billam

DRESS REGULATIONS Neat clean work attire is permitted at all times.* *Excludes Platform One. Work attire, running shoes and tracksuits are not permitted.

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

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.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au

TRADING HOURS BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB Open 7 Days, 9am – 6am

LA PIAZZA Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

GREENFIELD STATION BISTRO – Phone 9722 9888 for bookings

PIZZERIA BELLUCCI AT LA PIAZZA

Breakfast

Everyday

6.30am – 9.30am

Lunch

Monday to Tuesday Wednesday to Sunday

11.30am – 2.30pm 12pm – 2.30pm

Lunch

Monday to Saturday Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm 12pm – 9.30pm

Dinner

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

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

Dinner

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

6pm – 9.30pm 6pm – late 12pm – 9.30pm

Sunday to Thursday Friday Saturday

7am – 12am 7am – 2am 7am –3am

STUZZICHINO AT LA PIAZZA – Phone 9722 9810 for bookings. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

INTOUCH CAFÉ

PLATFORM ONE – Phone 9722 9888 for bookings. Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.

Lunch

Wednesday to Friday Saturday Sunday

Dinner

Wednesday to Friday & Sunday 6pm – 9.30pm Saturday 6pm – 10.30pm

Lunch

Monday to Friday

12pm – 2.30pm

VINO AT LA PIAZZA

Dinner

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday

6pm – 9pm 6pm – 9.30pm 5.30pm – 10pm

LUCKY CHENG’S

6pm – 10pm

BOWLS BISTRO – Phone 9790 0176 for group bookings

PEKING SQUARE Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

Friday and Saturday

BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS Open 7 Days, 9am – late*

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

12pm – 2.30pm Closed 12pm – 3pm

11am – 3pm/5.30pm – 9.30pm 11am – 3pm/5pm – 10.30pm

Lunch

Tuesday to Saturday

12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner

Tuesday to Saturday Sunday

5.30pm – 8.30pm 4pm – 7pm

ATRIUM BAR

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

5pm – 12am* 2pm – 2.30am* 2pm – 12am*

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS Open 7 Days, 9am to late, Friday & Saturday: 9am to 2am* THE GALLERY RESTAURANT – Phone 9639 2100 for bookings

BASEMENT BREWHOUSE – See BankstownSports.com for bookings Venue

Everyday

11am – late*

Kitchen

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

12pm – 9pm 12pm – 11pm

Lunch

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 2.30pm

Dinner

Monday to Wednesday Thursday and Sunday Friday and Saturday

6.00pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9.00pm

SAN CHURRO – Public Holidays open from 1pm. Christmas Day closed

Sunday to Thursday Friday and Saturday

10am – 11pm 10am – 12am

BIRRONG SPORTS Open 7 Days, 9:30am – late*

MONKEY MANIA – Phone 9722 9864

Monday to Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10am – 5pm 10am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 10.30pm 9.30am – 6pm

Friday and Saturday

6pm – late*

THE ITALIAN BISTRO – Phone 9645 8666 for bookings Lunch

Daily

11.30am – 2.30pm

Dinner

Daily

5.30pm – 9pm

VALET SERVICE

THE ACRES CLUB Open 7 Days, 10am to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 12am*

CLUB CARWASH

Monday to Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

THE ACRES CLUB BISTRO – Phone 9759 7445 for bookings

8am – 5pm 8am – 9pm 9am – 5pm

Lunch

Monday to Sunday

Dinner

Monday to Sunday

12pm – 3pm 5pm – 9pm *Closing times subject to manager’s discretion

Door up r pick to doo om your fr e ic serv a 5km within home s of our radiu clubs.

BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB AND BANKSTOWN SPORTS BOWLS

FREE

COURTESY BUS FOR MEMBERS AND YOUR GUESTS MILPERRA, PICNIC POINT AND EAST HILLS

CALL 0401 140 589

VALET PARKING $10 WE CAN PARK FOR YOU! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 6PM TO LATE*

CALL 0401 140 589

See BankstownSports.com or reception for schedule.

CALL 0401 759 606

BAULKHAM HILLS SPORTS

Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday/Saturday/ Sunday 5pm-late

Friday/Saturday 6pm-12am

BIRRONG SPORTS

CALL 0411 118 440

CARWASH FROM $25*

LOCATED ON THE GREEN LEVEL

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

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm Friday and Saturday: 8am to 9pm Sunday: 9am to 5pm

*Subject to manager's discretion.

*Member price for external wash. Inside Bankstown Sports.

Commences 24 May 2017 & concludes 26 July 2017. Terms & conditions at BankstownSports.com. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPS/17/11947.