Ettalong Diggers Peninsula People Jan-March 2018

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Jan - Mar 18

AUSTRALIA DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS EASTER RAFFLE SENIORS WEEK

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Plus Live Entertainment & Shows

Proud to be Australian....

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ALL YEAR ROUND!

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CONTENTS What’s on Daily / 2 CEO & CHAIRMANS MESSAGE / 3 Good Morning Ettalong / 4-5

MONDAY 1PM-3.30PM 500 CARD CLUB

TUESDAY

THURSDAY 10AM-12:15PM VOUCHER BINGO 1PM - 3:30PM 500 CARD CLUB

9AM-12NOON INDOOR BOWLS

FRIDAY

10AM-12.30PM MORNING MEMORIES

5.30PM FISHING CLUB –MEAT & VOUCHER RAFFLES

10.30AM-2PM GOOD MORNING ETTALONG

7PM-10PM FREE LIVE MUSIC IN RILEY’S

(2nd Tuesday of the month)

(last Tuesday of the month)

1.30PM-5PM CHESS CLUB 6.30PM-9PM EUCHRE CLUB FROM 7PM MEMBERS $10,000 MEGA CASH DRAW

(subject to change)

FROM 7PM MEMBERS $10,000 MEGA CASH DRAW

Pool starts at $1000 & jackpots by $1000 at the end of the week if not won.

When jackpot reaches $10,000 it must be won. LTPS17/20307

Pool starts at $1000 & jackpots by $1000 at the end of the week if not won. When jackpot reaches $10,000 it must be won. LTPS17/20307

7PM-9PM NEW GAME SHOW

with Entertainer Dave Patten

SATURDAY

7PM $3000 BIRTHDAY WISH

(1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month)

official blues brothers/ 8 the ultimates / 9 australia day bbq/ 10 inxs & divinyls / 11 mental as anything / 12 kids magazine / 13-24 THE EVERLY BROTHERS & FRANKIE VALLI / 25

12PM-3PM FREE LIVE MUSIC ON TERRACE(subject to change) 3PM SURF & TURF IN RILEY’S Raffle

Happy New Year, and warmest greetings as we begin 2018!

While I am personally not making them for myself, I am applying New Year’s resolutions for Ettalong Diggers on behalf of the Board of Directors and management team.

‘New ideas, renovations, refurbishments and perfecting our catering are our goals for 2018’ With the New Year comes new opportunities and Ettalong Diggers is looking forward to creating new ideas to meet our customers’ needs and requests.

We want to continue to be the best and provide quality customer service and positive experiences consistently to all our members and guests.

In 2018 we are embarking on some wonderful changes, challenges and goals with a newly appointed team of Directors.

Sound the fanfare! It’s with great pleasure that we announce the new Board of Directors for Ettalong Diggers – Michael Duffy, Joy Conroy and Tim Johnson. They join Judy Gribble (Deputy Chairman) and John Wood (Chairman).

We honor and thank Luke Parsons and Mel Saunders for their immense service on the board as they step down and also Stephen Karsai who resigned before the end of his term. We’re so grateful for everything they have done and everything they continue to do for the Peninsula community.

tourism desk / 27 Gina Jeffries / 29

The major refurbishments and renovations will take place during February with an expected conclusion in July. We are taking great measures to implement these changes in stages so that they will in no way inconvenience or cause disruption to our members and guests experience to the club.

CHARMAINE WILSON / 30

A detailed plan of these renovations and changes will be available for members to see shortly.

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MEET THE AUTHOR / 32

SUNDAY

Did you know only 45% of people make New Year’s resolutions?

Mr Bill Jackson

At this very moment, new furniture is arriving in our dining area for our Stage 1 phase of refurbishments.

7PM-10PM FREE LIVE MUSIC IN RILEY’S 10PM TO LATE FREE LIVE MUSIC IN SPORTS BAR (subject to change)

From the CHAIRMAN

for your eyes only / 26

DIGGER REVELL & VICKY O’KEEFE / 31

$3000 must be won on the last Wednesday of the month. LTPS17/10272

7.30PM MUSIC TRIVIA

music trivia & live band / 7

1.30PM-5PM CHESS CLUB

(subject to change)

WEDNESDAY

game show / 6

From the CEO

PSEUDO ECHO /33 GIG GUIDE /34-35 the angels /36

2018 will also see Ettalong Diggers continuing to do what we feel we do best, being involved in and supporting our community. All the initiatives we have in place will continue to grow and there will be many more exciting projects we are looking forward to creating and completing successfully.

Happy New Year to all our Members and Guests – feel confident Ettalong Diggers will be ticking off goals in line with our 2018 resolutions!

Mr JOHN WOOD

We have just finished another year of unpredictable change in the world we live in. It seems like every year just goes faster and the changes in technology, business and traditions are constantly being redefined.

The club industry’s competitive landscape is also changing significantly, including the catering side of clubs and at Ettalong Diggers we working hard to meet the needs of our members and guests in regards to our menu options.

Our Vision and Challenges Despite the sometimes challenging changes to our industry, our long-term vision remains unchanged—we still aim to be your ‘destination of choice for lifestyle, hospitality and entertainment’.

Our main challenges also remain unchanged from last year: •

Renovate interior and upgrade furniture to move the club more into the future.

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Maintain and continue to improve our catering department to meet the needs of our members and guests.

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Continued training in customer service, communication and technical skills of our personnel to ensure sustainable growth.

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Continued communication between our Senior Management team and Board of Directors to ensure the club is working effectively and consistently for and in the community.

Looking Ahead Our current situation shows that we are on target and heading in a very positive direction in all areas of the club in 2018, and I want to convey this to you. We are forecasting a full-year of success and growth. It is important to all our team that this year produces tangible and positive results.

In closing, please accept my very best wishes to you and your family for a prosperous 2018!

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Fabulous shows in the morning with a live band at an affordable price that’s….

GOOD MORNING ETTALONG SATURDAY NIGHT ON A TUESDAY MORNING.....

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TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY

OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN & JOK In keeping with the Australia day theme – this show shares the great songs and stories behind Olivia’s career including her introduction on Sing Sing Sing by JOK. Dorathy Cooper & Lonnie Brabender perform the wonderful songs including duets that showcase the Australian music scene from the 60’s to now.

TUESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY:

FALLON PRESENTS: FARNHAM/ JONES SHOW

Good Morning Ettalong has been created to combine fantastic shows and talented musicians in a daytime format for all our members and guests to enjoy.

Back by popular demand – Fallon performs the songs of John Farnham and Tom Jones with his unique voice and effortless swagger. This is a high energy show - and Fallon will have you up dancing!

On the last Tuesday of every month, Good Morning Ettalong will present a wonderful show hosted by our very own Anthea J and occasionally guest host is popular entertainer, Shane Edwards.

TUESDAY 27TH MARCH

THE GME BAND FEATURES: Logan McCrory (Drums & MD) Dave Tavendar (Keys) Peter Gray (Bass) Doors open: 10.30am Show starts: 11am Break for lunch: 11.50am-12.50pm

Bingo: 12.50pm Show resumes approximately: 1.10pm TICKETS $8 MEMBERS $13 NON- MEMBERS All tickets include a lucky door ticket, raffle ticket, Bingo, prizes and of course the GME band, special guest artists and comperes.

THE SWING SISTERS The Swing Sisters show pays tribute to the wartime era with the greatest hits of the Andrews Sisters, Edith Piaf and Vera Lynn..... plus great songs from musical legends such as George Gershwin and the many swing bands of the era.

These are songs that inspired nations and raised spirits in times of war. The show features fabulous costumes, old time sing-along’s and plenty to get the audience involved and is guaranteed to recreate the magic of the forties.

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THE NEW P OPULAR GAMES SHO W CRAZE! HOSTED BY

Music TRIVIA

IT’S ONLY ROCK AND ROLL

January 3rd & 17th February 7th & 21st March 7th & 21st

ENTERTAINER

DAVE PATTEN NO PENS! NO PAPER! ELECTRONIC BUZZERS! THIS SHOW IS A COMBINATION OF ALL THE GREAT GAME SHOWS INCLUDING MILLIONAIRE HOTSEAT, FAMILY FEUD, JEOPARDY AND MORE! *SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 7PM

Special LIVE Band Summer Edition on Wednesday January 17.

Play the game with Jonny and his 4-piece live rock band!

Book a table for this one!

More than just your average Trivia Night, ITS ONLY ROCK’N’ROLL Music We aim to bring the best of Rockwiz, Spicks and Specks and live entertainment.

Hosted by professional musician JONNY GARDINER (THE NEVILLES)

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n t i h e k c b a u b i l s d i ing! s i v l E THE ELVIS EXPRESS IS HEADING OFF ….BUT FIRST STOP IS ETTALONG DIGGERS!

CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY WEEKEND OF ELVIS WITH THE SHOW THAT IS A HEADLINER AT THE PARKES FESTIVAL.

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The only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and wife of the late John Belushi, Judith Belushi.

Together, they created ‘The Blues Brothers Revival’.

The Official Blues Brothers Revue combines the comedy, music and mayhem from the original movie, as well as songs from the popular albums put out by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.

It is a faithful recreation of the characters, Jake and Elwood, played with the same soul and conviction of the original Blues Brothers Band.

Seating WEDNESDAY JANUARY 3

MEMBERS $25 NON MEMBERS $30

DOORS OPEN 7PM FOR 7:30PM SHOW

NO RESERVED SEATING

Seaview Show Platters available on this event. See reception for more details.

Performing together backed by the “Memphis Showband” Australia’s premium Elvis backing band with the gorgeous voices of the “Memphis Angel’s”

Hosted by JOHN ‘ELVIS’ COLLINS ... 25 years’ experience in portraying “Elvis” SATURDAY 6TH JANUARY

MEMBERS $20 NON MEMBERS $25

DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 8:30PM

Happy Birthday Elvis xxx

NO RESERVED SEATING

Seaview Show Platters available on this event. See reception for more details.

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ETTALONG DIGGERS ROCKS AUSTRALIA DAY

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MAIN BBQ Lamb skewers w lemon myrtle and garlic Aussie beef sausages Lamb burgers choice of condiments served in a damper roll SALAD BAR Chilled whole prawns Summer pasta salad Roast pumpkin w honey, feta, sesame Kipfler potato salad Tomatoes, bocconcini, olives, basil Condiments, selection of breads Two Iconic Australian rock bands in one amazing show.

WILD THING – The Australian Divinyls Show is without a doubt the best Divinyls tribute show in the country. Xen Halvales is Chrissy Amphlett – she sounds like, looks like her and captures the outrageous stage antics of a live show.

TO FINISH Traditional pavlova w passionfruit Lamingtons AUSTRALIA DAY BBQ & AUSSIE ROCK SING-A-LONG. Come down to the Diggers on Australia day for a dinky

Seating FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY

$25 MEMBERS $30 NON-MEMBERS CHILDREN (12 YEARS AND UNDER) $15 MEMBERS $20 NON-MEMBERS

NEVER TEAR US APART – The Australian INXS Show recreate the sound that made the band famous worldwide. This show has it all…the sound, the swagger, the stage presence and they truly bring to life what it was like to see INXS with Michael Hutchence as front man!

di Aussie BBQ and sing along with Jonny Gardiner (The Neville’s) playing Aussie Rock classics in acoustic mode.

You can’t get more Aussie than that!

12PM-3PM

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL WITH PRE-PURCHASED TICKETS

This show is direct from Melbourne & sold out last time so book early!

Seating AUSTRALIA DAY FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY

$20 MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW STARTS 8.30PM

NO RESERVED SEATING

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LIVE IT UP WITH

AUSSIE ICONS

JANUARY - MARCH 2018

In 1979 the song “Nips are getting Bigger” became the band’s first nationwide hit. This was followed with a solid stream of hit records through the 1980s and into the 1990s: “Come Around”, “Just Like Romeo and Juliet”, “Too Many Times”, “If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?”, “Spirit Got Lost”, “I Didn’t Mean To Be Mean”, “Working For The Man”, “Live It Up”, “You’re So Strong”, “Date With Destiny”, “Let’s Go To Paradise”, “He’s Just No Good For You”, The

SATURDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

$25 MEMBERS $30 NON-MEMBERS

World Seems Difficult”, “Rock’n‘Roll Music” and “Mr Natural” were ALL in the Australian Top 30.

Mental As Anything with original lead vocalist Greedy Smith have been touring since the late 1970s honing the craft of performing their songs live and perfecting the art of just being Mental.

DOOR OPEN 8PM SUPPORT: 8.30PM MENTALS: 9.30PM

Seating

NO RESERVED SEATING

Traditional pantomime magic is here!

Come on a magical, musical journey with songs from all your favourite princes and princesses!

See all your favourite princesses and princes come to life on stage from your favourite movies and musicals: Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Snow White, Trolls and more.

TUESDAY 9TH JANUARY

Be swept away to magical worlds and the most memorable moments.

An enchanted, fun-filled hour of singing and dancing, this show will be loved by all from the young to the young at heart.

$12 MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS (PARENTS & CHILDREN MUST ALL HOLD A TICKET) BABIES 12MTHS AND UNDER FREE

DOORS OPEN 2PM FOR 2.30PM SHOW

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Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of

odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

JUMANJI 2: Welcome to the Jungle In the brand new adventure Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, the tables are turned as four teenagers in detention are sucked into the world of Jumanji.

When they discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of, they are immediately

WHERE WEDNESDAY 10TH JANUARY

$5 FOR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS AND FAMILIES

CINEMA PARADISO ETTALONG BEACH

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thrust into the game’s jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.

What they discover is that you don’t just play Jumanji –Jumanji plays you. They’ll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they’ll be stuck in the game forever…

WHERE DOORS IN CINEMA OPEN 9.30AM MOVIE STARTS AT 10AM

NO RESERVED SEATING | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ETTALONG DIGGERS RECEPTION – BOOK EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT!

WEDNESDAY 17TH JANUARY

$5 FOR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS AND FAMILIES

CINEMA PARADISO ETTALONG BEACH

DOORS IN CINEMA OPEN 9.30AM MOVIE STARTS AT 10AM

NO RESERVED SEATING | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ETTALONG DIGGERS RECEPTION – BOOK EARLY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT!

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L O CO TO BE A STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBER…

THE STARFISH KIDS DISCO IS A FREE MONTHLY EVENT FOR OUR STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS AND FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR MEMBERS.

Children must be under adult supervision at all times.

Footwear must be worn on children's feet at all times.

Times: 6pm-8.30pm Ages: strictly 12yrs and under Where: The Seaview Ballroom

Our Starfish Disco includes: • • • • •

Kid’s Party DJ Fabulous Face Painters Fun Party Games Balloon Sculpting & Twisting Competitions & prizes for our Starfish Kids Members throughout the year.

Birthday Parties are catered for. Just contact reception for information on our Birthday Party Packages.

While our Starfish Kids Disco is fully staffed, it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to supervise their children at all times.

NEXT DATES

JANUARY: FRIDAY 12TH

FEBRUARY: FRIDAY 9TH

MARCH: FRIDAY 9TH

Membership Advantages & Benefits of the Starfish Kids Club: • Starfish Kids Club Members receive their very own membership card.

• Regular newsletters to keep members informed of exciting news, entertainment and special events.

• Birthday cards are sent to all financial Starfish Kids Club members.

• Competitions and promotions are offered regularly through newsletters and/or emails including the monthly prize give-aways at our Starfish disco.

• Invitations to exclusive events throughout the year, including the end of year Christmas show.

• Family Movie Day during school holidays in conjunction with Cinema Paradiso • Discount on selected events during the year.

• If you choose to celebrate your birthday at our Starfish Disco, you will be free (so you just have to pay for your guests).

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM FOR STARFISH KIDS CLUB

Children must have a parent who is a current financial member of Ettalong Diggers.

MANDATORY INFORMATION

Kids Hula-Hoop Workshop with

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Child’s First Name: Child’s Surname: M/F Residential Address:

- Learn cool on & off body tricks - Play hoop Games - Choreograph a hoop Dance Routine

Parent or Guardians Membership No: Parents email address (for notification of kids events)

Phone: Child’s Date of Birth:

OFFICE USE ONLY Parent/Guardian membership card sighted: Parents membership no: Starfish Kids Club No:

LEARN HOW TO HULA HOOP Hula Hooping is not only good exercise but it’s a great way to have fun too!

Workshop includes learning cool tricks, playing hilarious hoop games and choreographing a hoop dance routine.

Date Joined:

YOUR PRIVACY The personal information provided by you on this form/application will be used to process your membership application. Ettalong Diggers does not usually disclose your personal information to any other organisation or person unless there is a legal requirement to do so.

Seating TUESDAY 23RD JANUARY

$5 STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $10 NON-MEMBERS

10AM-11AM 5-8YRS 11.30AM-12.30PM 9YRS+ DOORS OPEN 10MINS PRIOR TO SESSIONS

LIMITED SPOTS IN EACH SESSION SO BOOK EARLY

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Y P A A D R H T T I E R I S K I D S H S D I I F S R C A B O @ ST child’s Birthd olding your ay Pa h f o g r ty n i a t r f S i s s h k r e K g i d g n s Disc Di g n Thi o l o ? ta at Et LET US TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF PLANNING YOUR CHILD’S NEXT BIRTHDAY.

Starfish Parties provide lots of fun and excitement for all children including: • An interactive & fun DJ playing all the latest hits and favourites • Games and Activities • Face-painting • Balloon sculpting • Choice of 6 chicken nuggets or fish cocktails with hot chips in a kids party box • Lollies, party hats, balloons and reserved tables.

• If birthday child is a Starfish Kids Club Member – that child will be free.

• Party invitation for party child to give out.

• A 20% deposit must be paid at reception when party is booked.

• One parent or legal guardian of birthday child must be a member of Ettalong Diggers.

• If you are not a member you may join for just $5.00 for 1 year.

• Party must be paid for in full 1 week prior to party.

• List of children’s names attending party is also required 1 week prior to the party.

• Please bring your own Birthday Cake.

• Child receives a birthday gift from Ettalong Diggers • Please let us know if any child has any food allergies • Parent or Guardian of birthday child must remain in the disco Sign–in regulations apply to all Parents and Guardians of children attending the Starfish Kids Disco Birthday Party.

If you have any other enquiries please contact our friendly staff at Ettalong Diggers on (02) 4343 0111.

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Put down the iPad, turn off the X-Box and Laugh Out Loud!

HOLIDAY FUN with our popular DRAMA & CRAFT WORKSHOPS

School Holiday Drama Workshops

There are two fabulous NEW workshops to choose from:

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Let’s bring some Avatars to life!

Create a character, give them a name, strengths, weaknesses and we’ll play the game – JUMANJI! Let’s take the best of the new game and some of the old, roll the dice and have fun…the only requirement is your imagination!

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TICKETS

FRIDAY 12TH & 19TH JANUARY

$20STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $25NON-MEMBERS

Ages

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5 - 12 YEARS

9.30AM - 11.00AM

Limited to 20 children per class

Scripts & Props & Plays A drama workshop for all ages, come along and play some improvisation games to get your brain in the mood and then pick a script, grab some props and put on a show.

Script options include a kid friendly ‘Game Show’, scenes from ‘Moana’, ‘Harry Potter’ and an option to create your own script using the props as inspiration.

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TICKETS

FRIDAY 12TH & 19TH JANUARY

$20 STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

Ages

HOURS

5 - 12 YEARS

Time

DOORS OPEN FROM 6PM TILL 8.30PM.

11.00AM - 12.30PM

Limited to 20 children per class

COST PER CHILD IS $15 (MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CHILDREN).

SPECIAL PRICE FOR BOOKING BOTH WORKSHOPS: $30 Starfish Kids Club Members | $40 Non-Members (includes both workshops) All parents invited in last 5 minutes of the class to see your child perform.

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EASTER SHOW & DISCO FUN ON FRIDAY 6TH APRIL Have some fun with all the wonderful Jitterbug characters.

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Plus a special visit from Hopsie the Ballerina Bunny …….the Easter Bunny’s little sister!

She will be bringing some Easter goodies and lots of hugs!

Seating FRIDAY 6TH APRIL

FREE SHOW ONLY FOR CURRENT STARFISH KIDS CLUB MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES

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6PM-8.30PM

TO RESERVE A PLACE CONTACT RECEPTION WITH YOUR CHILD’S STARFISH MEMBERSHIP DETAILS.

*MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $2 (SEE FORM TO JOIN)

This brand new show is similar to a Young Talent Time format featuring talented kids from all over Australia. G’Day Hollywood Productions has been instrumental in providing many shows over the years that have featured a young talent segment which

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has produced many wonderful talented Australian kids. Many have gone onto becoming headline performers locally, as well as internationally. This also includes contracts on international cruise ships all over the world.

$5 MEMBERS | $10 NON-MEMBERS PARENTS AND CHILDREN MUST ALL HOLD TICKETS | BABIES 12MTHS AND UNDER FREE

DOORS OPEN 10AM FOR 10.30AM SHOW

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The magical sounds of The Everly Brothers & Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons come alive again with Australia’s very own Multi Award Winning vocal harmony Duo & Internationally Renowned The Robertson Brothers & Simon Brook McLachlan together with a Rockin Live Band.

With half a million record sales, 22 Mo and ACE Awards, along with two ARIA and Golden Guitar nominations, The Robertson Brothers are one of Australia’s leading vocal groups.

MONDAY 26 MARCH

TICKETS ARE ON SALE FROM 5.30PM DRAWN AT 7.30PM

Simon Brook McLachlan – Direct From Jersey Boys will absolutely mesmerize and astound you with his dynamic and distinct vocals as he performs all the sensational hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

This International Production show will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

Seating SATURDAY 3RD MARCH

MEMBERS $45 NON-MEMBERS $49

DOORS OPEN 7.30PM 8PM SHOW

NO RESERVED SEATING

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ETTALONG DIGGERS & OUR VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE PROUDLY SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES LOCAL BUSINESS

F O R Y O U R E Y E S O N LY THE WAY FOR MEMBERS TO UNCOVER DISCOUNTS ON THE COAST. OUR TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER HAS PARTNERED WITH SOME OF THE LOCAL BUSINESSES TO OFFER OUR MEMBERS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS WHEN THEY SHOP LOCAL. 1 byvonne Candles - Wyong 2 Accom Holidays & Short term stays - Ettalong Beach 3 Advanced Beauty & Spa - Mantra Ettalong Beach 4 Amazement Farm & Fun Park - Wyong Creek 5 Andersons Boatshed - Booker Bay 6 Aquafun - Avoca Beach 7 Armstrong Archery 8 Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park 9 Avoca Beachside Markets 10 Big Boys Boards- Ettalong Beach 11 Bombora Supfit - Ettalong Beach 12 Block n Tackle Brewery - Kincumber 13 Boat, Bike & Paddle ( Killcare Marina) 14 Bombora Ettalong Beach Sup 15 Central Coast Interactive War Exhibit - Gosford 16 Central Coast Limousines 17 Central Coast Mountain Bike Tours 18 Central Coast Shuttle Express 19 Central Coast Surf School - Umina Beach 20 Cinema Paradiso - Ettalong Beach 21 Clara Shoes - Ettalong Beach 22 Close Combat - West Gosford 23 Cosy Home-Ettalong Beach 24 Dale Montgomery Photography 25 diVine Tours - Hunter Valley 26 dotcom Property Sales 27 drøm Clothing 28 Ettalong Beach Apartments 29 Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort 30 Ettalong Diggers Gym & Swim 31 FineArt Photography Australia - Brendon &

Jude Weston 32 Firescreek Wines - Holgate 33 First National G.L Jackson Real Estate Ettalong Beach

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Forest of Tranquility - Ourimbah Go Beyond Tours - Northern Beaches Goddess by the Sea - Ettalong Beach Gosford Classic Car Museum - West Gosford Heavenly Gelato - Ettalong Beach Helado - Ettalong Beach Helloworld Woy Woy Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum Hideaway Café - Ettalong Beach Jasmine Greens - Umina Beach Jetbuzz - Cams Wharf Kayak Central Coast KB Thai - Woy Woy Lois Jones Real Estate - Umina Beach Lord Ashley Lounge - Terrigal Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club & Golf Course Mantra Ettalong Beach Microlight Adventures Norah Head Lighthouse Nutmeg Cakes & Cookies Peninsula Office Supplies - Woy Woy Re:Publik Café - Ettalong Beach Saigon Garden Restaurant and Cafe Sal’s Surf School - Umina Beach Seasalt Restaurant - Terrigal Six Strings Brewery - Erina Skydive Australia Speedy Keys - Woy Woy Terrigal Sails Serviced Apartments Thai Space - Ettalong Beach The Entertainment Grounds - Gosford The Settlers Tavern - Gosford Vidler Avenue Skin Cancer Clinic - Woy Woy Workpics

For more information on the discounts offered - see Kim our Tourism & AVIC Administrator or check our website Pick up a copy of For your eyes only members discounts from the Ettalong Diggers Visitors Information Centre or Reception Present membership card at the time of purchase or quote membership number if booking online

Ettalong Lunch Cruise Enjoy a relaxing 30 minute cruise from Palm Beach to Ettalong. Passing Lion Island and Barrenjoey Headland. Then take your complimentary shuttle to Ettalong Diggers for a delicious lunch. A return 30 minute cruise to Palm Beach is also included.

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Monday to Friday (groups of 10 people or more) Departure: 10:30am or 12:00pm From: Palm Beach Wharf Bookings: Call: (02) 4343 0140 or email: kim.cole@ettalongdiggers.com

Choose from the daily specials menu!

E T TA L O N G D I G G E R S V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T R E PRESENTS

Peninsula Dollars

OV E R $ 20 0 W O RT H O F D I S C O U N T S F RO M LO C A L B U S I N E SS E S

Over 20 local businesses have joined forces to create the Peninsula Dollars Voucher book.

Book accommodation through Accom Holiday Ettalong Beach and receive a Peninsula Dollars voucher book valued at over $200 to spend at participating businesses.

U N L O C K Y O U R S P E C I A L O F F E R S T O D AY

Contact Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre (02) 4343 0140

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THE AUSTRALIAN PRINCESS OF COUNTRY MUSIC I N A LO N G A N T I C I PAT E D L I V E S H OW

GinaJeffries Gina has toured with the legendary Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Keith Urban – and performed with Kenny Rogers.

The Australian Crawl Show is a fun and true-to original live show, focused solely on the sound of the original Australian Crawl Band.

Join them for night of fun; dancing and singing like it was 1984 again. You won’t be disappointed!

But magic doesn’t just happen by itself — Gina has worked incredibly hard to develop her career, and continues to emerge with fresh new sounds and stunning new looks to delight her fans and win over new supporters for her music.

Seating Seating SATURDAY 13TH JANUARY

$20 MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

DOORS OPEN 8PM SHOW 8.30PM

NO RESERVED SEATING

SATURDAY 10TH MARCH ALL AGES EVENT

$30 MEMBERS $35 NON-MEMBERS $15 CHILDREN (14 YEARS AND UNDER)

DOORS OPEN 8PM SUPPORT ARTIST 8.30PM GINA PERFORMS FROM 9.20PM

NO RESERVED SEATING

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Seniors Week Show

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DIGGER and VICKY IN CONCERT the best years of our lives

Charmaine Wilson is a worldrenowned Australian medium, who has been consistently recognised for her skill and compassion since awakening to her gift in 1999.

She was the winner of Channel Seven’s inaugural season of ‘The One’, and was also honoured as Queensland Psychic of the Year in 2008 and Australian Psychic of the Year for 2005.

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Her show runs for 2 hours with a book signing after the show.

DIGGER REVELL (Pioneer of Aussie R ‘n R) VICKY O’KEEFE (Daughter of Australia’s King of R ‘n R –JOK)

DIGGER REVELL

A Pioneer and Legend of Australian RnR !

Together in concert with a live band (featuring some of the Delltones) 2hrs of music, memories, wonderful stories, fun and laughter.

VICKY O’KEEFE

Seating SATURDAY 7TH APRIL

$40 MEMBERS $45 NON-MEMBERS

DOORS OPEN 7PM FOR NO RESERVED 7.30PM SHOW SEATING

A Tribute to her father, Johnny O’Keefe.

SUNDAY 8TH APRIL

$20 MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

DOORS OPEN 2.30PM SHOW STARTS 3.00PM

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NO RESERVED SEATING

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AU ST R A L I A N VO I C E S I N P R I N T & E T TA LO N G D I G G E R S P R E S E N T S :

An exclusive event where you can see and meet authors introducing their books in their own words.

Gail Bell is an Australian author of short stories, two non-fiction books, travel writing, book reviews, critical essays and long form journalism. Her books and essays have won acclaim and prizes.

Bell began publishing short stories and journalism for specialty magazines in the 1990s.

Her first book, The Poison Principle became a bestseller and won the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Award for non-fiction in 2002. The Poison Principle is part memoir, part mystery, part journey through the dark corridors of poison history. It took ten years, off and on, to complete, much of that time spent reading through libraries in Australia, America and England—anywhere there was an archive of good poison stories.

Her second book, SHOT: A Personal Response to Guns and Trauma was shortlisted for the Nita Kibble Literary Award.

Her third major publication, the Quarterly Essay # 18 The Worried Well led to strong public responses and national debate.

Bell’s journalism has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, in Australia and overseas. She has written for The New York Times and the UK Sunday Telegraph Special Members Only exclusive - receive a complimentary copy of an Australian novel from AVIP on arrival. for a

WEDNESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY

Copies of Gail Bell’s books will be available purchase & signing on the day.

Cost includes a glass of bubbly on arrival and Magnificent high tea with a French flair and tea & coffee.

$40 MEMBERS $45 NON-MEMBERS

DOORS OPEN 11.30AM FOR 12PM HIGH TEA

THERE WILL BE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS AVAILABLE AND THE TABLES WILL SEAT 10 PEOPLE PER TABLE

Pseudo Echo pioneered the 1980s electro sound in Australia and quickly established themselves as one of the most successful and influential bands in the country.

With smash hits like “Listening” and “A Beat for You” from their debut gold album

FRIDAY 13TH APRIL

$30 MEMBERS $35 NON-MEMBERS

“Autumnal Park” followed by the platinum selling “Love An Adventure” album which featured the hits “Don’t Go”, “Living in a Dream” and the title track “Love an Adventure” the band was set to make its mark on the international stage.

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DOORS OPEN 8PM SUPPORT 8.30PM PSEUDO ECHO PERFORM FROM 9.30PM

NO RESERVED SEATING

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thank god it’s the WEEKEND!

SUNDAY SESSIONS & ALL THAT JAZZ on

THE TERRACE

RILEY’S STAGE ARTISTS. FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS: 7PM-10PM

January

SUNDAYS 12PM-3PM

February

January

March

February

FRIDAYS 5 SHANE EDWARDS 12 GRACELAND 19 DREW PARSONS 26 AUSSIE HITS SUPRISE

2 MIKE CARR 9 JO KARAS 16 ANDY MAMMERS 23 GRACELAND

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March

SUNDAY 2 9 16 23 30

DREW PARSONS MIKE CARR ANDY MAMMERS ZOLTAN DREW PARSONS

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Funk up your Sunday with GROOVE ALLIANCE SHANE EDWARDS FRENCH & PHILLIPS SHANE EDWARDS & BAND – Bon Voyage Shane!

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Funk up your Sunday with GROOVE ALLIANCE DREW PARSONS MIKE CARR CHRIS BALL

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Funk up your Sunday with GROOVE ALLIANCE RACHEL LAING DREW PARSONS JO KARAS

3 MIKE CARR 10 RACHEL LAING 17 BALL BROTHERS (St Pats style) 24 DREW PARSONS 31 GRACELAND

SPORTS BAR

The Groove Alliance

3 GRACELAND 10 ALLSTAR DUO 17 TIM PRINGLE 24 DREW PARSONS

MIKE CARR RACHEL LAING TIM PRINGLE DREW PARSONS

Drew Parsons

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Rachel Laing

SATURDAYS

SATURDAY NIGHTS - 10PM TILL LATE

January 6 KARAOKE BAND 13 REBECCA JOHNSON BAND 20 SHANE EDWARDS BAND 27 CELEBRATION MIX

February 4 KARAOKE BAND 10 ROB HENRY BAND 17 REBECCA JOHNSON BAND 24 ROAD CREW

March 4 KARAOKE BAND 10 REBECCA JOHNSON BAND 17 CELEBRATION MIX 24 ELEVATE 31 ED SHEERAN TRIBUTE

Thank God it’s a Long Weekend!

Special Free Event in Sportsbar Saturday 31st March from 10pm ED SHEERAN TRIBUTE SHOW Alex Toole fronts this show and he is an amazing vocalist/acoustic guitarist. He is a young professional musician and has worked tirelessly to recreate an energetic and powerful interpretation of Ed’s songs. Supported by highly professional and experienced musicians, all band members provide strong vocal harmonies and play live to bring you a brilliant show.

*Artists, location & times subject to change without notice

Bon Voyage to Shane Edwards.

Shane performs with live band on Terrace.

SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY SHANE AND A LIVE BAND WILL BE ON THE TERRACE FOR SHANE'S LAST GIG BEFORE HE HEADS ON HIS OVERSEAS ADVENTURE. JOIN THEM FROM 12PM-3PM

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The Angels are taking Face to Face on the road in 2018, paying homage to the album that made an indelible imprint on the Aussie music scene four decades ago. The two-hour show features two sets, the complete album Face To Face and all The Angels classics.

FRIDAY JUNE 29

$40 MEMBERS $45 NON-MEMBERS

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of these special nights of music history with the Brewster Brothers and Dave Gleeson as front man.

Jimmy Barnes quite simply describes The Angels as being “A band that changed Australian music forever”.

DOORS OPEN 8PM BAND START 8.30PM

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STANDING ROOM EVENT