MEMBERS MAGAZINE I VOLUME 15 I EDITION 2 MAY - SEPTEMBER 2018
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a Holden
SPARK
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Entering is as
easy as 1,2,3,4 PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANY WESTS CLUB POINT OF SALE ON OR BEFORE THURSDAY 2 AUGUST 2018 TICKETS ARE 250 WESTS REWARD POINTS OR $2.50 EACH COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY TICKET(S) AND PLACE THEM IN THE BARREL PROVIDED AT YOUR PREFERRED WESTS CLUB BE HERE ON THE NIGHT OF THE DRAW AND IF YOU’RE A LUCKY WINNER YOU WILL RECEIVE A BONUS $250 WESTS GIFT CARD!
DRAW All entries (including winners) will be placed in the minor and major draws at Wests New Lambton at 6.30pm on Monday 6 August 2018.
MAJOR PRIZE holden SPARK
MINOR PRIZES holiday CRUISE
Drive away in a 2018 Holden Spark LS 4-door automatic 1.4L in summit white. Prize includes dealer delivery, stamp duty, 12 months’ private registration, 12 months’ CTP insurance and black and white premium plates. RRP $17,990.
Depart for an eight-night cruise on 2 October 2018 on Pacific Eden. Enjoy the Taste of New Caledonia trip in an interior twin share cabin for 2 adults. RRP $2,300. Two cruises to be won!
Winners will be notified by phone. Winners names will be published on our website. Terms and conditions apply and are available online at westsnewcastle.com.au
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO
Welcome to the latest edition of Wests
board, replacing Jack Ashman, who stood
magazine. In this issue you will find
down from his role after 16 years.
the Club’s financial results, along with the President’s & CEO’s reports.
to Jack for his significant contribution to
It’s always pleasing to see a project reach
the business over the years, and secondly
completion, and as a business we have taken
welcome Katie to the board. Katie brings a
great pride in the work that’s been undertaken
wide range of skills and experience which will
over the past 18 months at Wests City.
benefit the business over the coming years.
The site on the corner of King Street and Union
Of course, The Newcastle Knights are now
Street in the centre of Newcastle has been home
part of The Wests Group, and while it’s a long
to a club for many years, however we can safely
season the team has got off to a good start.
say that the facilities at Wests City today are truly world class – exactly what this city deserves.
The way the draw has fallen means that, only two of our first eight games are at home,
We’ve shown you the new Kingstown Bar in
so if you haven’t managed to get along to a
previous issues of Wests magazine, however
game yet there is still plenty of opportunity.
that’s only the start of what Wests City now has to offer. A new pizza oven direct from Italy is a star of the show, while our short order Mr Philip Gardner Chief Executive Officer
I’d like to firstly place on record our thanks
menu offers probably the best value in town.
There’s nothing quite like being in the thick of the action there in the stadium, and membership is by far the most cost effective way of enjoying the game. Two and three game memberships are
Live acoustic music on weekends will only
available, while a full season membership is still
add to the atmosphere, while upstairs
very worthwhile in terms of value for money.
at NEX we have a wide array of headline music acts from around the world.
I hope to see you at one of our venues, or indeed at a Knights game, very soon.
Of course, as one project reaches completion another one begins, and Wests Mayfield will soon be getting a makeover of its own, with lots of exciting developments in the works. As you may have read in the press, Katie Brassil has recently been appointed to the
Philip Gardner Chief Executive Officer
LIFE MEMBERS CLUB OFFICERS Mr Owen Kilpatrick President
Mrs Katie Brassil Director
Mr Geoff Coburn Director
Mr Wayne Hore Director
Prof Scott Holmes Director
Mr John McLaughlin Director
1962 L.B. O’Sullivan* 1963 G. Maloney* 1964 H. Harding*, J. Aitchison*, D. Carroll*, J. Harvey*, W. Jukes*, J. Bell* 1971 J. McDermott* 1972 K. McDougall*, A. Kentish* 1976 M. Woolford*, H. Bond*, C. Cook*, N. Smith*, L. Cook*, J. Kempnich* 1980 O. Kilpatrick 1991 W. Hore, R. Ferris 1998 M. Braggett* 2000 D. McDougall* 2004 G. Coburn 2013 J. McLaughlin, J. Ashman *Denotes deceased Life Member
Mr Robert Darcy Director
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CHARITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Little Wings is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free ongoing flight and ground transport for seriously ill children living in rural and regional NSW to get to city hospitals for their much needed specialist appointments. Little Wings transports families with regular and ongoing medical appointments, and brings
LOBSTER
WESTS GROUP
MONDAY!
JOLLY JULY
If you love a bit of lobster without
Wests members can
feeling the pinch, then head into any
celebrate Christmas in July with a free
Wests club on the first Monday evening
hot brandy custard
of every month for a delicious half
Christmas pudding
lobster mornay, in exchange for your
with any regular roast
Wests Rewards Monday and Tuesday
purchased on Friday
dinner voucher. Valid for dine in only,
or Saturday night
Monday dinner time. Available for a
at any Wests club.
limited time only while stocks last.
Valid for dine-in only.
children home for short breaks during their treatment to be with family and friends. Little Wings’ Newcastle operations commenced in November 2015 and during this time Little Wings has completed
WESTS GROUP
R U OK DAY
NEW LAMBTON
MAY Monday: The Grill 300g rump steak. $15M/$21G
R U OK? is a suicide
CHECK OUT
Tuesday: New Beijing Bento box. $12M/$18G
prevention charity in
THESE MONDAY
JUNE
Australia, reminding people that
AND TUESDAY
Monday: The Grill
to and from the John Hunter
having meaningful conversations with
SPECIALS AT
Grilled barramundi. $15M/$21G
Children’s Hospital from regional
Tuesday: New Beijing crispy pork
a total of 85 flights and drives
hometowns across the State.
mates and loved
NEW LAMBTON
Ground transport is made
ones could save
FOOD COURT.
belly main. $11M/$16G Patisserie - Any regular hot beverage and
possible through a team of 9
lives. Their mission
Little Wings volunteer drivers
is to inspire and
sticky date pudding with butterscotch
empower everyone to
sauce and double cream $7M/ $10G
meaningfully connect
JULY
from the local Newcastle region. The Wests Group has supported
with the people
Little Wings since day one of it's
around them and
Newcastle operations, providing
to support anyone
Tuesday: New Beijing Banh Mi Thit. $8M/$13G
over $90,000 in funding over
struggling with life.
Patisserie - Any regular hot beverage
Wests is supporting
and chocolate fondant pudding with
the charity and the
double cream $7M/ $10G
people in the local
AUGUST
the past three years, which has helped ease the journey for numerous families experiencing difficult times with a seriously
community by holding
ill child. Visit littlewings.org.au
R U OK? Day at
for more details.
Wests Mayfield, the
steak $15M/$21G
morning of Thursday
Tuesday: New Beijing Pho $10M/$14G Patisserie - Any regular hot beverage and
The event is open to
toasted mango and coconut banana bread
our Wests staff, so if you feel like having a chat and seeing a friendly face, we’d love to see you. For further details visit
boy Max coming to the John
Monday: The Grill 300g T-bone
13 September 2018.
everyone including
The Hyles family with their beautiful
Monday: The Grill Mexican nachos. $10M/$15G
westsnewcastle.com.au
with whipped maple butter $7M/$10G SEPTEMBER Monday: The Grill big boss burger $11M/$16G Tuesday: New Beijing ¼ Chinese roasted duck $11M/$16G Patisserie - Any regular hot beverage and homemade scone with strawberry jam and cream $4.15M/$6.15G
Hunter Children’s Hospital for an important medical appointment
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IT’S ORIGIN
GOING PLACES Congratulations to Debra (Member #169122), who was the winner of our Going Places draw to win a Holden Astra, valued at $21,990! Meanwhile, Andrew (Member
TIME! It’s State of Origin time, so head into Wests to watch the games! Each fixture will be shown on big screens, and our bistro specials
#163423), Wilma (Member #48432)
before the match
and Erica (Member #233608) were the
will keep you well
winners of the draw’s minor prize - an
fed before battle
8 night cruise on the Taste of the New
commences.
Caledonia on the Pacific Eden valued at $2,300 each! Don’t forget to make sure you enter our next draw to win a new Holden Spark in club – full details on inside cover of this magazine.
Game fixtures:
RETIRES FROM WESTS GROUP BOARD
Order before 6.30pm any Wednesday or Thursday night throughout winter and enjoy an 18-hr blackened slow-cooked 300g rib eye steak, garnished
June 2018, MCG,
with house made dill pickles, vegetable of the day, skin on fries, and jus for $20. Promotion
8pm, Sunday 24
is for the 300g steak only. No
June 2018, ANZ
further discounts apply. Must
Stadium, Sydney.
order between 5pm and 6.30pm.
GAME THREE: 8pm, Wednesday 11 July 2018, Suncorp
LIFE MEMBER - Western Suburbs Rugby League Football Club Ltd
STEAK AT CHOPHOUSE
8pm, Wednesday 6
GAME TWO:
JACK ASHMAN
$20 300G RIB EYE
GAME ONE:
Melbourne.
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NEW LAMBTON
Offer available until 31st May 2018. Bookings essential. chophousegrill.com.au
Stadium, Brisbane.
LIFE MEMBER - Western Suburbs (Ncle) Leagues Club Ltd The Wests Group would like to place on record its appreciation of the work of Jack Ashman, who stepped down from The Wests Group board earlier this year after 16 years. Mr Ashman, a licensed bookmaker and retired university lecturer, has been an instrumental part of The Wests Group’s development. “I would like to thank Jack for his significant contribution to The Wests Group over the past 16 years,” says Owen Kilpatrick, chairman of the Wests Group. “Jack’s knowledge and prompt decision making
CARDIFF
FATHER’S DAY SPECIALS – THE KITCHEN LUNCH AND DINNER Head to Wests
CAREERING AHEAD! The Wests Group is one of the largest employers in the Hunter region, and with a diverse portfolio of businesses we can offer excellent career opportunities and pathways. Many jobs at Wests are advertised internally first,
Cardiff on Father’s
was a huge benefit to me as chairman.”
and recently people working
Day – Sunday 2
in food and beverage roles
Philip Gardner, CEO of The Wests Group, says,
September for a
have successfully applied
“Jack’s contribution to the continual development of The Wests Group cannot be understated, and I thank him for the part he has played.” Over his time on the board the club’s assets
couple of specials
and our marketing and
250g 18 hour slow
communications team.
roast scotch fillet
have grown from $74m to over $300m.
topped with a garlic
Sound governance is the hallmark of all successful
prawn sauce served
organisations. Jack’s input as part of the board has allowed the club, over the last 16 years, to expand by merging with Nelson Bay RSL, Cardiff Panthers, City Panthers, as well as recently acquiring the Newcastle Knights. Jack’s advice and good humour will be missed around the board table.
for roles in our events team
just for dad!
with chips and salad. $28M/$31G
We are always looking out for people who demonstrate exceptional customer service and have a great work ethic, so if you or someone you
½kg chicken
know is interested in enquiring
parmigiana with
about careers at Wests, email
chips and salad.
recruitment@westsnewcastle.
$18M/$20G
com.au with your resume.
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NEW LAMBTON
B-ACTIVE
LATE NIGHT EATS
VOUCHERS
@ EMPORIUM 88
The government’s
Emporium 88 is the spot to go to scratch that late
Active Kids program
night dining itch. Located on the ground floor at
offers parents,
Wests New Lambton it serves delicious fresh food,
guardians and carers
fast. The hero dish, the Gyros, is served in traditional
of youngsters aged
warm chargrilled souvlaki bread with a choice of
4.5 to 18 yrs a $100
chicken, lamb or falafel, red onions, tomatoes and
KNIGHTS GAME DAY
voucher towards
tzatziki - and a few fries for good measure for just
sporting activities.
$9M*. Emporium 88 is also known for its range of
@ THE KITCHEN
Balance Collective
pizzas, burgers, crispy fried chicken wings and quick
CARDIFF
Catch all the action on our big screens and enjoy Knights game day lunch and dinner specials at The Kitchen. ½kg chicken schnitzel with chips, salad and gravy $18M/$20G
accepts these can be used towards children’s sporting programs including B-Active. Visit sport. nsw.gov.au/activekids or contact the
chicken wings with a ranch
NSW Government
dipping sauce $8M/$10G
on 13 77 88
with Mexican salsa, cheese
a community of services.
businesses, support services and medical services are coming together to ensure that any new parent in the region can make an informed decision and offer a wide selection of services which they may require. With 39 exhibiting businesses, Q&A sessions with local experts, The Baby Collective Expo is set to be the mustvisit event for all parents.
Braised beef cheek ragu. Tossed through
MONTHLY SPECIALS
bacon and mushroom
tagliatelle pasta, fresh
sauce served with chips
tomato, baby spinach and
and salad or mash and
finished with parmesan
voucher with Balance
veg. Includes a slice of
cheese. Includes a slice
Collective, please call
chocolate mud cake.
of apple crumble.
MAY
JULY
SEPTEMBER
Poached chicken
Slow cooked lamb tajine
Twice cooked chicken
and prawn laksa with
with a warm almond and
Maryland with a pork,
dumplings, fresh noodles,
raisin cous cous, mango
chorizo and white bean
Asian veg, shoots and
chutney and poppadums.
cassoulet and salsa
crispy onion. Includes
Includes a slice of
verde. Includes a slice
a slice of carrot cake.
passionfruit cheesecake.
of berry cheesecake.
nsw.gov.au. For
of your Active Kids
(02) 4903 6200.
N E L S O N B AY
FATHER’S DAY BAY BRASSERIE MEAL DEAL
CARDIFF
@ THE KITCHEN
Sunday 2 September 12 – 2pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm
NEW ON TAP AT WESTS
The Big Grill with a
Furphy Refreshing Ale is a clean and crisp, balanced
200 g T-bone steak,
beer with subtle fruit flavours and aromas. Inspired
fried eggs, sausage,
by German Kolsch style, this is an approachable
bacon, grilled tomato, mushrooms with onion gravy served with chips and salad.
ale brewed with 100% Victorian Hops and Malt including Victoria’s Secret and Topaz hops as well as Vienna and Wheat malt. This new ale is now on tap at all public bars across Wests.
Includes a middy of beer or soft drink and $1.00 Keno ticket for your chance to win a million#.
For further information, visit thebabycollectiveexpo.com.au
(valued at $53) and ½ rack (500g) $18 (valued at $37).
schnitzel, topped with
On 9 September at NEX, a collective group of local
of July, August, and September. Full Rack (1kg) $26.50
$14 MEMBER
activekids@sport.
experiences you can go through. right support and access from
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday throughout the months
AUGUST
the hardest, yet most rewarding It can become easier with the
you order before 6:30pm at T-Bones Tex Mex every
Golden fried pork
about redemption
Becoming a parent is one of
Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, streak fries and salad when
JUNE
program or email
more information
THE BABY COLLECTIVE
Enjoy half price BBQ pork ribs served with our homemade
for eligibility to the
and sour cream $18M/$20G
NEX
T-BONES TEX MEX EARLY DINER SPECIAL
Learn to Swim and
½kg Jack Daniels BBQ
Pulled beef nachos topped
hot eats. Open 10am – 2.30am, 7 days a week.
vouchers, so they
$25(M) $30(G) #
FURPHY FRIDAY - PINT FOR THE PRICE OF A SCHOONER It's no furphy that Wests members can now enjoy a pint of Furphy Refreshing Ale for the price of a schooner every Friday from 6 – 8pm until September 30*. Available at all Wests Clubs: New Lambton, Mayfield, Cardiff, City and Nelson Bay.
Keno T&C's apply *(M) Member (G) Guest. *Full Wests membership card must be swiped to receive discount.
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ANOTHER WESTS MEMBERS BENEFIT Wests members receive $500 worth of accessories free with the purchase of a new Holden, Suzuki or Mistubishi from Kelly Trotter Motor Group Cardiff. Contact the team today at KTMG on
T H E A N C H O RAG E
(02) 4904 6222.
WINTER WONDERLAND
T&C's apply.
– CHRISTMAS IN JULY A beautiful winter wonderland
T H E A N C H O RAG E
4 GREAT
1. MAKE MUM’S DAY Treat mum to a fabulous seaside lunch this Mother’s Day at The Anchorage. With sumptuous shared entrees,
is set to blanket The Anchorage T H E G AT E WAY I N N
KNIGHTS’
REASONS TO
a selection of mains and wonderful dessert platters for
VISIT THE
your table, petit fours, tea and coffee and a gift for mum
GETAWAY
from Spa Lucca, even mum will be surprised that its only
If you’re visiting
$89pp. Or stay the night from $399 including Mother’s Day
Newcastle for a
lunch, overnight accommodation and breakfast for two!
Knights game in
ANCHORAGE THIS AUTUMN
2. ANCHORAGE WINTER OFFER! Enjoy luxury in Port Stephens from $239 B&B in an Anchorage Room – subject to availability. Book now for stays 1st July – 30th September 2018. 3. SUNDAY SESSIONS LIVE MUSIC AND HIGH TEA EVERY SUNDAY While away your Sunday afternoons this aAutumn
June, July or August, take advantage of this fantastic family deal at The Gateway Inn, Mayfield. For only $295 you can enjoy a one bedroom apartment
Hotel & Spa this July with mulled wine by the fireplace, carolers, and the property decorated as if Christmas was just around the corner. Guests who stay throughout July will be treated to breakfast with some holiday twists and a special Christmas in July menu at The Galley Kitchen. Santa has left a few special gifts for the little ones and our spa therapists are awaiting your booking for a beautiful warming Spa Lucca treatment.
with live music by Nathan Lo Monaco, high tea and
with king bed and
endless bubbles, what better place is there to be?
double sofa bed for
Each night guests can enjoy a
Sunday afternoons 2.30 - 4.30pm
kids sharing under
warm whiskey or mulled wine
•Unlimited Australian Sparkling Wine $49pp
13 years for the
at Hemingway’s Bar at 6pm for
•Unlimited Champagne Veuve Clicquot $89pp
night, continental
the opening of that days advent
breakfast plus
calendar. The gift revealed will be
4. MIDWEEK DINING FROM ONLY $50
two adult and two
given to each guest in attendance
Dine in luxurious surrounds by the sea at The Galley Kitchen
children’s general
as a special Christmas surprise
admission tickets
from The Anchorage team.
$50 Two Course Lunch including a glass of wine. Available Monday to Friday only. $65 Three Course Dinner including a glass of wine. Available Sunday to Thursday only. Available until 31 August 2018.
for the game! T&C's apply. Valid
Bookings essential. For more information call
9 June – 27 August
(02) 4984 2555 or visit
2018. Booking must
anchorageportstephens.com.au
be made direct on (02) 4903 6300
Bookings essential. For more information call
quoting VIPNRL.
(02) 4984 2555 or visit anchorageportstephens.com.au
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OVER $52,000 TO BE WON EACH WEEK!
WESTS REGULAR ACTIVITIES MAYFIELD
NEW LAMBTON
SUNDAY Sales 3.30pm - Drawn 4.30pm
NELSON BAY
BINGO MONDAY TO FRIDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am
BINGO MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am
Over $1800 in prizes to be won each week
MONDAY Sales 6.30pm - Play 7.30pm
MONDAY AND THURSDAY Sales 6.30pm - Play Starts 7.30pm
BINGO MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am
Electronic Bingo is available at all sessions. Playing for $40 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards
Electronic Bingo is available at all sessions. Playing for $40 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards. $7000 in cards to be won each week
CASH HOUSIE WEDNESDAY Sales 6pm - Play 7pm Presented by Hunter Life Education. Over $8000 in cards to be won each week from bingo and cash housie. Cash housie prizes subject to sales. RAFFLES WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Sales 5.30pm - Drawn 6.30pm
HOY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am Playing for $30 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards. $3150 in cards to be won each week RAFFLES WEDNESDAY Sales 4.30pm - Drawn 6pm SUNDAY Sales 10.30am - Drawn 12pm
SATURDAY Sales 12.30pm - Drawn 1.30pm
$3700 in Charlestown Square Eftpos cards to be won each week
SUNDAY Sales 11am - Drawn 12pm
BINGO BONANZA SATURDAY 26 MAY Starlight Room Sales 10am – Play 11am Over $2,500 in prizes to be won
$5000 in prizes to be won each week POKER* Weekly prize dependent on players EVERY DAY 6.30pm, play from 7.30pm
CITY
MONDAY 12.30pm, play from 1.30pm
HOY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am
FRIDAY 11.15pm, play from 12am SATURDAY 7pm, play from 8pm SUNDAY 4pm, play from 5pm
Playing for $20 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards. Over $1200 in vouchers to be won each week RAFFLES FRIDAY Sales 5.30pm - Drawn 6.30pm
Electronic Bingo is available at all sessions. Playing for $40 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards
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CASH HOUSIE THURSDAY Sales 10am - Play 11am In support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
BINGO Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Sales 10.15am - Play 11am Electronic bingo is available at all sessions. Playing for $40 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards WEDNESDAY Sales 6.15pm - Play 7pm Electronic bingo is available. Playing for $40 Charlestown Square Eftpos cards. Over $5200 in cards to be won each week HOY WEDNESDAY Sales 10.15am - Play 11am
Over $4500 in cards to be won each week from bingo and cash housie. Cash housie prizes subject to sales. RAFFLES WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY Sales 4.30pm - Drawn 6.15pm Over $2000 in prizes to be won each week POKER* Weekly prize dependent on players. SUNDAY 12.30pm, play from 1pm
Playing for Charlestown Square Eftpos cards. Over $875 in cards to be won each week RAFFLES WEDNESDAY Members free raffle Sales 5pm - Drawn 6pm
TWO PERSON TOURNAMENT SUNDAY 3 JUNE 10am, play from 11am $4,000 prize pool
Present your Wests membership card to receive $10 worth of tickets THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Sales 6pm - Drawn 7pm SUNDAY Sales 11.30am - Drawn 12.30pm Over $3000 in prizes to be won each week
*Entry fees payable
*No further discounts apply. Members discount not applicable. Available Wednesday and Thursdays only from 4th July–27th September 2018 when ribs ordered 5pm–6.30pm While supplies last.
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SCHOONERS WINE & HOUSE SPIRITS 4-6PM • 7 DAYS Visit westsnewcastle.com.au
T&C’s: Happy Hours promotion is available 7 days at all Wests public bars between 4pm – 6pm until 30th June 2018. Wests membership card must be swiped to receive discount. No further discounts apply. Please see Happy Hours promotion beverage list on display at public bars for beer, wine and spirit selection available at $4 members price. Offer includes $3 schooners of post mix soft drink.
MEMBERS BUY ANY TOOHEYS BETWEEN 4PM - 6PM TO RECEIVE AN ENTRY*
*LIMIT APPLIES OF ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER DAY. SEE STAFF FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
WESTS CITY IN
NEW-LOOK WESTS CITY. HERE’S 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PAY IT A VISIT. 309 KING ST, NEWCASTLE WEST
1
ENJOY A DRINK IN STYLE The new look Kings Town and 1801 bars are some of the most stylish in town. Enjoy big screen sport and a relaxed atmosphere.
2
COFFEE AND CAKE? DON’T MIND IF I DO! A delicious range of sweet treats are available from our City Espresso, with barista-made coffee.
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3
MAMMA MIA! Our new wood fired pizza oven comes direct from Italy and is a sight to behold!
4
GRAB A DELICIOUS MEAL Delicious cooked fresh to order meals are available for lunch and dinner, seven days a week at our fresh food kitchen 32o South.
5 6 7 8
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! Every Friday and Saturday nights enjoy free live entertainment from 8pm. KICK BACK AND CHILL Our luxurious new lounge area is perfect for relaxing with friends. FEELING LUCKY? Wests City has full TAB and Keno facilities.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY Join in our regular calendar of events including darts, housie and raffles.
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WORLD CLASS SHOWS AT NEX Upstairs you'll find Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre (NEX), which has a whole range of world class shows and event facilities on offer.
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ON-SITE PARKING Underground parking accessible from the club puts your safety first.
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BOOT SCOOTERS SATURDAY 9 JUNE REGISTRATION 9.30AM DJ’S CHRIS & BEV 12.30PM – 4PM FREE ENTRY
7-10 J UN
KARAOKE THURSDAY 7 JUNE 7PM –11PM FREE ENTRY
LINE DANCING SUNDAY 10 JUNE 11AM– 4PM FREE ENTRY
THE FOOTLOOSE BAND SUNDAY 10 JUNE 8PM–11PM FREE ENTRY
BUSH POETS LUNCH WITH THE RHYMER FROM RYDE (GRAEME JOHNSON) BAY BRASSERIE, SATURDAY 9 JUNE 12PM –2PM FREE ENTRY ^
KIM & MIK FRIDAY 8 JUNE 9.30PM –1AM FREE ENTRY
HURRICANE FALL FROM 8PM SATURDAY 9 JUNE TICKETS $10 (BONUS $10 RESTAURANT VOUCHER INCL) TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WESTS NELSON BAY CLUB RECEPTION OR CALL 02 4981 1344
BAY BRASSERIE 2-COURSE COUNTRY ROAST SPECIAL $22.50 MEMBERS* $25 GUESTS Traditional mixed roast with a selection of gourmet vegetables + hot apple crumble & warm custard + middy tap beer or glass of wine + free $1 Keno chance to win a million ticket (Keno T&C’s apply) *Full Wests membership card must be swiped to receive discount ^Meal not included. Available for dinner from 5:30pm and Saturday Lunch from 12 noon..
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BUSH POETS LUNCH WITH MINMI MAGSTER BOB SKELTON SUNDAY 10 JUNE 12PM–2PM FREE ENTRY ^
JADE HOLLAND & BAND SATURDAY 9 JUNE 9.30PM–1AM FREE ENTRY Pick up a programme of events when next at the Club or visit westsnewcastle.com.au
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2018
PRESIDENT & CEO REPORTS NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Below are some of the organisations
The strategy applied in acquiring
I am happy to report that the year
supported during the year:
the Knights licence from the N.R.L
ended 31st January, 2018 was another successful year for The Wests Group. I would like to thank my fellow Directors for their support and guidance throughout the year and congratulate Philip and his management
Calvary Mater Newcastle Camp Quality Ltd Centre for Hope Cerebral Palsy Alliance
proved to be financially successful for The Wests Group. With appropriate procedures in place the acquisition should be beneficial to The Wests Group and to the community. I am very pleased to welcome Katie
team for their efforts in delivering
Got Your Back Sista Ltd
Brassil to The Wests Group board.
another strong financial result.
Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Inc
Katie’s appointment follows Jack
The Wests Group’s importance as
Hunter Medical Research
a major economic contributor to
(Mark Hughes Foundation)
our region is significant in relation to employee benefits, government taxes and community support.
Hunter Melanoma Foundation Inc
The board and I would like to thank Jack for his significant contribution to The Wests Group over the past
Hunter Surf Life Saving Inc
16 years, particularly in his role as
Jenny's Place Incorporated
Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Lifeline
My thanks go to the dedicated
Little Wings Ltd Lord's Taverners Australia, Hunter Branch Inc
people involved in the successful running of the intra clubs that are supported by The Wests Group. On behalf of the board, I would like to
Northcott Newcastle
thank members and guests for their
OzHarvest Ltd
continued support and patronage.
Prostate Survival Alliance Inc Reach Homeless Services Salvation Army Australia Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League Youth Off The Streets Limited
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Ashman’s retirement from the Board.
Thanks also to our many employees for their friendly and dedicated service which helps members and guests enjoy their visits to our various locations. Owen Kilpatrick President
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT I am pleased to present the Annual
to continue to diversify its income
Jack Ashman has stepped down in
Report to Members for the year
base, and drive efficiencies while
2018 after sixteen years of dedicated
ended 31st January 2018.
continuing to provide and indeed
service. Jack epitomises all the
improve on the products and services
qualities that a great director needs.
we offer to members and guests.
Katie Brassil has filled the vacancy
The growth of the group has continued throughout 2017, with turnover hitting a record one hundred and forty six million
That then allows us to strive to be
dollars and a record E.B.I.T.D.A (earnings
every member’s third place; home is
before interest tax depreciation and
first, work is second and Wests aim
amortisation) of $24.2 million dollars.
to be the third place for members.
One of the great challenges this year, as I am sure it has been for all members is the incredible increase in energy prices. On a like for like basis the group’s energy costs has increased by over a million dollars for the full twelve months. This cost increase
on the 1st of November 2017. It is
member’s job to strive for this goal
very early days but “so far so good”.
and The Wests Group is blessed with
Community and corporate support
a caring, dedicated team committed to
has been very strong with an early
excellence in customer service, service
expectation to be able to break even
with a smile and genuine courtesy.
on a cash basis for the 2018 season.
have been possible without the strategic
through changed business practices
direction and governance provided by
or capital investment into solar etc.
the Board. Over many years, the Board
This impact makes the above quoted
has shown the business acumen and
EBITDA result all the more impressive.
courage to take the risks necessary
were nearly complete at Wests City. In keeping with the group’s “as new” policy minor renovations were carried
to grow and prosper. The Board at all
systems that will allow the group
optimistic and have lots of opportunity in “OUR TOWN, OUR TEAM, OUR TURF”.
accounts (available on the Club’s website
necessary to succeed in the most
or at New Lambton Administration) to
competitive industry in Australia.
put your question in writing at least
personally I would like to thank them
is investing in the developments of
some time. But we are cautiously
a question about my report or the
will be evident in coming years.
weaken the model. As such, the group
starting point this success will take
embraced the change and innovation
I thank the Board for their vision and
change and regulating risk that might
success of the business. Given the
I would ask any member who has
the investments in the properties
of digital disruption and demographic
drive to a large part the commercial
mitigated as much as possible but have
I know I speak for all members when
has to be tempered with the certainty
The Knights on field performance will
times has ensured these risks were
out across all sites. The benefit of
This investment in the existing model
commitment to diversity and renewal. The Wests Group acquired the Knights
and will take some time to mitigate
were completed at the Anchorage and
the appointment reflects the Boards
and be entertained. It is every staff
None of the group’s successes would
change across the group. Renovations
credentialed for this position as well
The place they want to be to stay, play
has come straight off the bottom line
2017 was a year of consolidation and
on the Board. Katie is extremely well
seven days before the AGM so we can thoroughly research your questions and provide a detailed response.
for their support and guidance over
A review of operations from the Directors
many years. Chair Owen Kilpatrick,
Report is re-printed over the page.
Wayne Hore, Geoff Coburn, John McLaughlin, Jack Ashman, Robert Darcy and Professor Scott Holmes
Philip Gardner Chief Executive Officer
all know that success is not the result of accidents or luck, it is through planning and hard work.
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
ALL SEGMENTS OF THE BUSINESS HAVE POSTED A RECORD GROSS REVENUE RESULT FOR THE GROUP.
SEGMENT REVENUES ($'000)
Licensed Club Hotel Football operations
SEGMENT RESULTS ($'000)
2018
2017
2018
2017
121,845
124,122
8,304
10,250
19,750
18,801
3,054
1,667
5,176
-
236
-
146,411
142,923
11,594
11,917
11,594
11,917
Profit before income tax Income tax benefit Net profit
11,317 11,594
23,234
The consolidated results from ordinary activities before tax for the period amounted to $11,594,291 compared to $11,917,839 for the prior year. This resulted after charging $11,658,173 (2017: $10,581,772) for depreciation/ amortisation and before tax benefit of $nil 2017: ($11,317,075). Revenue excluding other income for the past year was $146,291,349 (2017: $142,895,946) reflecting an increase of$3,395,403 (2%) in trading revenues from 2017.
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CORE AND NON-CORE PROPERTY Pursuant to Section 41J(2) of the Registered Clubs Act for the financial year ended 31 January 2018, the following land and buildings are considered to be non-core property with all other land and buildings being core property:
73 Hobart Road, New Lambton
90 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay
79 Hobart Road, New Lambton
71 Achilles Street, Nelson Bay
80 Hobart Road, New Lambton
73 Achilles Street, Nelson Bay
82 Hobart Road, New Lambton
91 Achilles Street, Nelson Bay
84 Hobart Road, New Lambton
26 Corlette Point Road, Corlette
98 Hobart Road, New Lambton
11 Merewether Street, Cardiff
94 Hobart Road, New Lambton
16 Merewether Street, Cardiff
92 Hobart Road, New Lambton
14 Munibung Road, Cardiff
7 Rugby Road, New Lambton
16 Munibung Road, Cardiff
10 Rugby Road, New Lambton
18 Munibung Road, Cardiff
41 Thalaba Road, New Lambton
27 Lachlan Road, Cardiff
1A Tauranga Road, New Lambton
309 King Street, Newcastle
68 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay
36 Union Street, Newcastle
70 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay
42 Union Street, Newcastle
72 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay
605 Hunter Street, Newcastle
76 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay
32 Industrial Drive, Mayfield
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WESTERN SUBURBS (N'CLE) LEAGUES CLUB LIMITED NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
to the Board of Directors or are Officers of the Club: (a) reasonable meals and refreshments for each Director in conjunction with each Board or Committee meeting; (b) reasonable costs or expenses in relation to the professional development and education of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Annual General Meeting of the Western Suburbs (N’cle) Leagues Club Limited is to be held at the Club premises on the 27th day of May, 2018 at the hour 9.30am. The Financial Accounts can be viewed in PDF format on the Club’s website at www.westsnewcastle.com. au or by application from the Company Secretary. BUSINESS: 1 To confirm the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held 28th May 2017. 2 Adoption of Annual reports.
(i) attending meetings of associations of which the Club is a member or Directors and Officers of the Club are members; (ii) attending seminars, lectures, trade displays, organised study tours, fact finding tours and other similar events as may be determined by the Board from time to time; (iii) attending other registered clubs or gaming venues for the purpose of observing their facilities and methods of operation; (iv) attending conferences and training sessions
3 Declaration of the result of the ballot
in relation to their roles and responsibilities
(if any) for the election of Directors.
under the Registered Clubs Act, the Corporations
4 To consider, and, if thought fit, to pass the following
Act 2001 and any other relevant legislation;
resolution with such amendment, if any, as shall be
(c) reasonable costs or expenses of attending
determined at the meeting, as an Ordinary Resolution:
functions or above events whilst representing
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 1
the Club, with partners where appropriate;
"That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, as
(d) reasonable costs or expenses in relation to such
amended, the members hereby approve and agree to
other duties including entertainment of guests of
the members of the Board and Officers of the Club,
the Club and other promotional activities including
during the period preceding the next Annual General
Newcastle Knights events as approved by the Board;
Meeting, receiving the following benefits and the members further acknowledge that the benefits outlined in subparagraphs (a) to (e) are not available to members equally, but only to those members who are elected
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Directors and Officers of the Club including:
(e) the provision of specially reserved parking spaces at the Club for Directors' and Club Officers’ use when attending the Club.”
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(ii) attending presentations to members or other
Pursuant to the requirements of the Registered Clubs
persons acknowledging services deemed by
Act, 1976 the Club is required at each Annual General
the Directors and Officers of the Club to be of
Meeting to have approved by ordinary resolution,
benefit to the Club and/or the community;
the benefits to be provided to the Directors and Officers of the Club. The benefits, which are provided, are the standard benefits to have been provided to Directors and Officers of the Club over a number of years. The purpose of this resolution is to comply with the requirements of the Registered Clubs Act. To be passed, Ordinary Resolution 1 must receive a simple majority of votes in its favour from those members present at the meeting who are eligible to vote.
(iii) attending sporting matches, functions, corporate box activities, promotions, dinners, events or official functions with partners and guests whilst representing the Club in its corporate capacity as owners of the Newcastle Knights or pursuant to any sponsorship arrangement or other similar arrangement. EXPLANATORY NOTE Pursuant to the requirements of the Registered Clubs Act, 1976 the Club is required at each Annual General Meeting to have approved by ordinary
The Board recommends Ordinary
resolution, the benefits to be provided to the Directors
Resolution 1 to the meeting.
and Officers of the Club. Ordinary Resolution 2 deals with the benefits, which are provided as part
5 To consider, and, if thought fit, to pass the following
of corporate/community activities by the Club.
resolution with such amendment, if any, as shall be
The purpose of this resolution is to comply with
determined at the meeting, as an Ordinary Resolution:
the requirements of the Registered Clubs Act.
ORDINARY RESOLUTION 2
To be passed, Ordinary Resolution 2 must
"That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, as
receive a simple majority of votes in its
amended, the members hereby approve and agree
favour from those members present at the
to the members of the Board and Officers of the
meeting who are eligible to vote.
Club, during the period preceding the next Annual General Meeting, receiving the following benefits and the members further acknowledge that the benefits outlined are not available to members equally, but only to those members who are elected to the Board of Directors or are Officers of the Club:
The Board recommends Ordinary Resolution 2 to the meeting. The Club conducts its business in the commercial world. From time to time, as a result of the Club engaging in corporate activities including sponsorships,
The reasonable costs or expenses in relation to:
or ancillary to the Club's commercial dealings with
(i) sponsorship of sub clubs;
become entitled to benefits. The benefits may take
trade suppliers and service providers, the Club may
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the form of invitations to functions, events, sporting
members at the Annual General Meeting. The
matches, dinners or other forms of benefits. The
purpose of this resolution is to comply with the
members acknowledge that it is not appropriate in
requirements of the Registered Clubs Act.
every case to make the benefits available equally to all members. The members acknowledge that it is appropriate for the Board to determine which benefits should be offered to the members equally, and which benefits should be offered to persons who are in the best position to represent the Club in its corporate capacity. Accordingly, the members acknowledge that
To be passed, Ordinary Resolution 3 must receive a simple majority of votes in its favour from those members present at the meeting who are eligible to vote. The Board recommends Ordinary Resolution 3 to the meeting.
the Board and Officers of the Club may receive benefits which are not offered equally to all members."
7 To consider and if thought fit to pass the following resolution with such amendment if
6 To consider, and, if thought fit, to pass the following
any as shall be determined at the meeting as a
resolution with such amendment, if any, as shall be
Special Resolution (requires a 75% majority)
determined at the meeting, as an Ordinary Resolution: That Clauses (0) (i) (ii) and (iv) be deleted ORDINARY RESOLUTION 3
from the Constitution of the Western
Approval of Honoraria for Directors
Suburbs (Ncle) Leagues Club Limited
for the year 2017/2018. (i) A person who: is a financial full member of the "That pursuant to the Registered Clubs Act 1976, as
Club, or, who makes application and is elected
amended, the members hereby approve and agree to
as a full member of the Club in accordance
the members of the Board during the period preceding
with the Memorandum of Understanding for
the next Annual General Meeting receiving Honoraria for
amalgamation between the Club and Belmont
the positions named and for the sums referred to below
Sportsman’s Club Co-operative; and
in respect of services rendered to the Club and the members further acknowledge that the Honoraria are not
(ii) is a financial full member (as defined in the
available to members equally but only those members
Registered Clubs Act) of Belmont Sportsman’s Club
who are elected to the Board of Directors of the Club:
Co-operative and whose name is entered in the register of members of Belmont Sportsman’s Club Co-operative,
(i) $35,000 to the President;
on the date of transfer of the club licence of Belmont
(ii) $25,000 to each other Director.”
Sportsman’s Club Co-operative to the Club by the
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority; will:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Registered
(v) for the purposes of the Registered Clubs Act only,
Clubs Act, 1976 the Club is required to have
be identified in the Club’s register of members as a
the honoraria for Directors approved by the
‘Belmont Sportsman’s Club Co-operative Member’; and
(vi) be given credit for any subscription pre-paid in respect of their membership of
DATED: 28th March 2018
Belmont Sportsman’s Club Co-operative.
BY Direction of the Board
The above Clauses relate to the proposed
Chief Executive Officer –
amalgamation with the Belmont Sportsman’s
Company Secretary
Club Co-operative, which did not proceed.
P Gardner
Directors:
8. To consider and if thought fit to pass the
O. Kilpatrick
following resolution with such amendment if
W. Hore
any as shall be determined at the meeting as a
G. Coburn
Special Resolution (requires a 75% majority)
J. McLaughlin
If the office of any officer becomes vacant the Board of Directors shall within a period of three calendar months of such vacancy occurring appoint
R. Darcy S. Holmes K. Brassil
a successor to that office until the Next Annual
Chief Executive Officer:
General Meeting of the members. Subject to 39(a)
Philip Patrick Gardner
(a) (1) The elected members of the Governing
Bankers:
Body of a registered Club may appoint up to 2
National Australia Bank – Newcastle Branch
persons as members of the governing body.
Westpac Banking Corporation
(2) A person appointed under subclause (1):
Auditors:
a) May be appointed for a term of no more than 3 years, and b) Must be an ordinary member of the Club at the time of, and for the duration of his or her appointment, and
PricewaterhouseCoopers Chartered Accountants Registered Office: Cnr. Hobart & Tauranga Roads New Lambton
c) Is not eligible for re-appointment under sub-clause 1, including re-appointment after the end of that term. Note: This change is to reflect the Registered Clubs Act that overrides the Constitution. 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS (of which due notice has been given) that may be brought before the meeting in accordance with the rules of the Club.
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WHAT’S ON
YOUR GUIDE TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT WESTS
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS FOR ANY EVENT AT WESTS, VISIT WESTSNEWCASTLE.COM.AU WESTS NEW LAMBTON
SONGS OF JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING Saturday 16 June Doors open 7.45pm Time 8.30pm Ticket price M: $39 G: $44 A wonderful celebration of the music of legendary singer/ songwriters James Taylor and Carole King. Plus a selection of classic 70’s hits from artists such as Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills Nash, Neil Young and more.
26 may WESTS NEW LAMBTON
STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPO Saturday 26 May Time 8.30pm Doors open 7.45pm Ticket price $49.50 The boys are back! Award winning producer, Joe Avati, has put together another show, Straight Outta Compo, starring the guys from Here Come The Habibs and Fat Pizza (Rob and Tahir), plus George Kapiniaris and Joe Avati himself.
NEX AT WESTS CITY
JET – GET RE-BORN TOUR TUESDAY 29 May Time 7.30pm Doors open 7pm Ticket price $79.90 It’s been fifteen years since the now infamous hooks and riffs of JET’s debut album Get Born were unleashed on the world, and in celebration the band will tour Australia on the Get Re-Born 15th Anniversary tour.
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29 may CASH ONLY – THE JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE Wests New Lambton Friday 1 June Time 8.30pm Doors open 7.45pm Ticket prices M: $15 G: $20
WESTS NELSON BAY Saturday 2 June
NEX AT WESTS CITY
WESTS NELSON BAY
ALEX WILLIAMSON LIVE BABY LIVE! Saturday 9 June THE INXS TRIBUTE SHOW Time 8.30pm Doors open 8pm Ticket price A: $37.50 C: $29.90 M15+ Don’t miss the latest and greatest live comedy show from the brilliantly twisted mind of the “Loosest Aussie Bloke” Alex Williamson.
Time 8pm Doors open 7.15pm Ticket prices M: $15 G: $20 18+ event
Saturday 16 June Time: 8.30pm Doors Open 7.30pm Ticket price $25 18+ event Live Baby Live! is Australia’s premier tribute to one of the most iconic bands in music history.
WESTS FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every week be entertained by a variety of live music. These events are free of charge, and open to those aged 18 and over. Visit westsnewcastle.com.au for line up.
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
WESTS CARDIFF
WESTS NELSON BAY
Marble Bar
Macquarie Room
Lounge
Tuesday and Thursday
Saturday
Friday and Saturday
Time 4pm–5.30pm
Time 8pm–11.30pm
Time 9:30pm–late
Friday and Saturday
Sunday
Time 9.30pm–12.30am
Time 12pm-2.30pm
WESTS MATINEE CONCERTS Every month, spend an afternoon being entertained by guest artists, selected with senior members in mind. These events are free of charge, and open to those aged 18 and over.
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
THE NAKED MAGICIANS
Saturday 30 June Time 8.30pm Doors open 7.45pm Ticket price A: $49.90 C: $44.90 Group of 8: $44.90/ticket VIP Meet & Greet Package $79.90 18+ event Seen on London’s West End, in 200+ cities around the world, and by over 50 million on TV – The Naked Magicians is undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show! This boisterous R-rated magic show strips away the top hats and capes, promising full-frontal illusions.
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
BAY CITY ROLLERS Sunday 15 July Time 8pm Doors open 7.15pm Ticket price $59.90 VIP Meet & Greet Package $159.90 This is your chance to re-live treasured moments and create new memories with your tartan-clad hero Les McKeown and his Bay City Rollers. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of another chapter in Rollermania history!
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
WESTS MAYFIELD
WESTS NELSON BAY
WESTS CARDIFF
Starlight Room
The Showroom
Auditorium
Macquarie Room
Second Sunday of every month
Third Sunday of every month
Last Sunday of every month
Second Friday of every month
Time 1pm
Time 2pm
Time 2pm
Time 1.30pm
Doors open 12pm
Doors open 1pm
Doors open 1pm
Doors open 1pm
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
BRITISH INVASION Sunday 22 July Time 8pm Doors open 7.15pm Ticket price A: $39 Get ready for the best BRITISH INVASION of all time. If you are a fan of Bowie, Elton John or Rod Stewart you simply can’t miss it. Promising a once in a lifetime chance to see the superstars and legends of British rock perform not only all your favourite hits, but together.
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
THE FORTUNES Wednesday 29 August Time 8pm Doors Open 7.15pm Ticket price M: $40 G: $45 Hailing from Birmingham, England, The Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim during that Golden Era of Popular Music - the ‘swinging’ mid-sixties. The Fortunes added another dimension to the sound of the classic pop song with their special ingredients of sophisticated orchestration, dual lead vocals and stylish counter-melodies.
21 sept WESTS NEW LAMBTON
WESTS NEW LAMBTON
Friday 21 September
Tuesday 16 October
Time 8.30pm Doors Open 7.45pm Ticket price $40 Australia’s favourite and most successful country group, The McClymonts are returning to the road after a year off and they’re ready to kick it up in style. Despite the break, Brooke, Sam & Mollie have been anything but quiet with their best-selling latest album ‘Endless’ debuting #1 Country & #3 ARIA all-genre album chart upon release and generating three smash hits. On top of that, the girls took home three awards at the 2018 Golden Guitar Awards. The girls & their band are fired up and ready to go and with over 20 smash hit singles from their 5 much-loved albums, you are sure to be in for an unforgettable night.
Time 8pm Doors open 7.15pm Ticket price $79.90 BONEY M (Feat. Maizie Williams) are back performing all of their GREATEST HITS. The Euro Pop SUPERSTARS bring with them their incredible chart-topping singles - Daddy Cool, Sunny, Ma Baker, Rivers of Babylon, Ra-Ra-Rasputin plus more.
THE MCCLYMONTS
BONEY M
Did you know: Wests members receive discounts on selected events. Please present your membership card at time of purchase, or if purchasing online enter your membership number in the discount code field.
Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Smart casual attire is required in all areas of the club. No further discounts apply. M = Member’s Price. G = Guest’s Price. C = Children’s Price. A = Adult Price. CN = Concession Price. BF = Booking Fee. M15+ Minors must be accompanied by parent / guardian.
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THE WESTS DIRECTORY SOCIAL & SPORTING CLUB DIRECTORY
CLUB NAME
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
CONTACT
CLUB NAME
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
CONTACT
Wests Football Club
Neil Scarr
0435 892 305
Sue Moodie
0438 984 211
Central Newcastle Swimming Club
Nicole Quinn (President) nicole@safealert.com.au
0438 538 531
Wests Schoolboys Football Club
Wests Arts & Crafts
Cath Parry
02 4958 3079
Russell Durrant
02 4984 8323
Stephanie Bortkevitch (Secretary) Marilyn Welham
0412 525 900
Nelson Bay RSL Sub Branch (Secretary)
02 4955 6969
02 4984 1535
Karyn Audet
0414 359 497
Nelson Bay Boot Scooters
Mel Smith
West Seniors Basketball Club
02 4981 1471
Robert Redpath (Secretary)
0414 237 086
Nelson Bay Rock & Roll Club
Keith Barnard
Wests Junior Cricket Wests Cricket Club
Steve Petherbridge
0432 634 772
Neil Van Oosterom
0410 272 068
Wests Junior Hockey Club
Matt Lewsam
0410 443 418
Nelson Bay Social Bridge Club
Wests Social Golf Club
Michael Pearce
0488 102 227
Nelson Bay Euchre Club
Elizabeth Skillicorn
0474 522 896
Wests New Lambton Men’s Bowling Club
Stan Wrzeczycki (President) John Fowler (Secretary)
02 4967 1760 02 4943 9906
Diggers Bowls Club
Tom Ford
02 4981 4076
Diggers Swimming Club
Don Forsyth
02 4984 4441
Diggers Fishing Club
Barry Malvern
02 4984 7274
Nelson Bay Craft Club
Heather King
02 4981 2055
Wests City Bridge Club
Andrew Toyne (President) Lynne Saunders (Secretary)
02 4965 6881 02 4929 5427
West Leagues Netball Club
Wests New Lambton Women’s Bowling Club
Marcia Dockrill
02 4930 5500
Phoenix Sports Social (Golf) Club
Bruce Terry
02 4969 3666
With a reputation for friendly, attentive service, Craig and Martin offer competitive prices without sacrificing quality.
02 4952 3533 for appointments
Cnr Hobart and Rugby Rd New Lambton NSW 2305 Open Monday to Friday 8.30am–5pm Open Saturday 8.30am–1pm
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – MEMBERSHIP CARD To gain entry into all Wests clubs, the Registered Clubs Act requires that you present a valid membership card or proof that you reside outside the 5km radius of the Club. Upon entry you will be requested to show your card or proof of residence to our staff.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – DRESS CODE The Club Dress Code requires all clothing to be neat and tidy. Offensive clothing, untidy, dirty or torn clothes/
T&C’s Apply. Join today.
shoes, gang colours, swimwear, hoodies or bare feet are not permitted. Helmets to be removed while on Club premises. Caps must be removed if requested by staff.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – UNDER 18 YEARS A responsible adult must accompany anyone under 18 years on Club premises and be carefully supervised at all times.
Wests supports the responsible service of alcohol and the responsible conduct of gambling.
All details correct at time of going to press. Please contact your local Wests club for updates or visit westsnewcastle.com.au. Trading hours are subject to change. Please call club reception for holiday trading hours. Member entry only after 1am. 22 westsnewcastle.com.au
CLUB DIRECTORY WESTS NEW LAMBTON
open 7 days
Sunday – Thursday (and public holidays) 9am – 4am Friday and Saturday 9am – 6am Address 88 Hobart Road, New Lambton NSW 2305 Phone 02 4935 1200 Web westsnewcastle.com.au Email info@westsnewcastle.com.au RESTAURANTS
02 4935 1200
Lure (Level 1) Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
open 5 nights 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Chophouse Grill (Level 1) Dinner Reservations recommended
open 7 nights 5pm – 10pm
Emerald Gardens (Level 1) Dinner Reservations recommended
open 7 nights 5.30pm – late
Cantina Mexican Restaurant (Ground Floor) Dinner
open 7 nights 5pm – 9pm
Wests Bistro (Ground Floor) open 7 days (Takeaway meals available till 8.30pm) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner 5pm – 8.30pm
WESTS MAYFIELD
open 7 days
Sunday – Thursday 9.30am – 1am Friday and Saturday 9.30am – 3am Address 32 Industrial Drive, Mayfield NSW 2304 Phone 02 4903 6100 Email mayfield@westsnewcastle.com.au Web westsnewcastle.com.au RESTAURANTS 02 4903 6393 Pizza & Grill open 7 days Breakfast Monday - Friday 6am - 9.30am Breakfast Saturday and Sunday 7am - 10am Lunch Saturday – Sunday 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner 5pm – 9pm Patisserie Monday – Sunday
open 7 days 9.30am – 8.30pm
Wests Bistro (Takeaway meals available) open 7 days Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm Dinner 5pm – 8.30pm Beijing Buffet (Takeaway meals available) Lunch Saturday and Sunday Dinner Monday – Sunday Reload Café Monday – Friday Saturday and Sunday
open 7 days 11.30am – 2.30pm 5pm – 8.30pm open 7 days 7am – 6pm 8am – 1pm
Breakfast on the Terrace (Level 1) Monday – Friday 6.30am – 9.30am Saturday and Sunday (and public holidays) 7am – 10am Large group bookings recommended
BARS Players Bar Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday
open 7 days 9.30am – 12.30am 9.30am – 2.30am
Emporium 88 (Ground Floor) Monday – Sunday
FoodCourt Bar Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday
open 7 days 11.30am – 9pm 11.30am – 10pm
Patisserie (Ground Floor) Monday – Sunday
open 7 days 10am – 2.30am open 7 days 6.30am – 8.30pm
New Beijing (Ground Floor) Lunch Dinner
open 7 days 11.30am – 2.30pm 5pm – 8.30pm
The Grill (Ground Floor) Lunch Dinner
open 7 days 11.30am – 2.30pm 5pm – 8.30pm
Chocolate Café (Level 1) Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday BARS
open 7 days 4pm – 10pm 4pm – midnight
Hopsmith Sports Bar (TAB) (Level 1)
open 7 days
Sunday – Thursday
10am – 12am
Friday and Saturday
10am – 3am
Marble Bar (Level 1) Friday – Saturday Entertainment Fri and Sat Bar 88 (Ground Floor) Monday – Sunday FoodCourt Bar (Ground Floor) Monday – Sunday Players Bar (Ground Floor) Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday Light snacks available
4pm – late 9.30pm – 12.30am open 7 days 9am – late open 7 days 11.30am – 8.30pm open 7 days 10am – 3am 10am – 4.30am 10am – late
WESTS NEW LAMBTON BOWLING CLUB Address 1A Tauranga Road, New Lambton For full opening hours please contact the Help Desk on 02 4935 1200 THE EXECUTIVE INN, NEWCASTLE open 7 days Address 10 Rugby Road, New Lambton NSW 2305 Phone 02 4935 1100 Email exec@executiveinn.com.au Web executiveinn.com.au THE GATEWAY INN, NEWCASTLE open 7 days Address 26 William Street, Mayfield NSW 2304 Phone 02 4903 6300 Email stay@gatewayinn.net.au Web gatewayinn.net.au
WESTS NELSON BAY
open 7 days
Sunday – Thursday 9am – 12.30am Friday and Saturday 9am – 2.30am Address 88 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Phone 02 4981 1344 Email nb@westsnewcastle.com.au Web westsnewcastle.com.au RESTAURANTS Bay Brasserie (Level 1) Lunch Sunday Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday Bay Diner (Ground Floor) Lunch Monday – Saturday Dinner Tuesday – Thursday Friday and Saturday
02 4981 1344 open 7 nights 12noon – 2pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm 5.30pm – 9pm 12noon – 2pm 5pm – 9pm 5pm – 10pm
Bay Café (Ground Floor)
open 7 days 9am – late
BARS Main Bar
open 7 days 9am – late
Brasserie Bar
WESTS CITY open 7 days Sunday – Thursday 10am – 1am Friday and Saturday 10am – 3am No entry after 1.30am due to Newcastle CBD lockout laws Address 309 King St, Newcastle West NSW 2302 Phone 02 4926 6200 Email city@westsnewcastle.com.au Web westsnewcastle.com.au RESTAURANTS 32o South Lunch Dinner
open 7 days 11.30am – 2pm 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Patisserie Monday – Sunday
open 7 days 10am – 9pm
BARS Kingstown Bar Monday – Sunday
open 7 days 10am – late
1801 Bar Monday – Sunday
open 7 days 10am – late
THE ANCHORAGE open 7 days Address Corlette Point Road, Corlette NSW 2315 Phone 02 4984 2555 Email info@anchorageportstephens.com.au Web anchorageportstephens.com.au RESTAURANTS The Galley Kitchen Breakfast 7am-10:30am
open 7 days
Lunch 12pm-3pm Dinner 6pm–10pm The Wild Herring Dinner 6pm to late
open Friday-Sunday
BARS Hemingway’s Bar open 7 days 3.30pm to late Spa Lucca open 7 Days Address Corlette Point Road, Corlette NSW 2315 Phone 02 4984 0330 Email info@spalucca.com.au Web spalucca.com.au BALANCE NEW LAMBTON open 7 days 24/7 ACCESS for 24/7 members Monday – Friday 6am – 10pm Saturday 7am – 10pm Sunday 9am – 10pm Address Tauranga Road, New Lambton NSW 2305 Phone 02 4903 6200 Email gym@balancecollective.com.au Web balancecollective.com.au BALANCE MAYFIELD open 7 days Monday – Friday 5.30am – 10pm Saturday and Sunday 7am – 6pm Address 32 Industrial Drive, Mayfield NSW 2304 Phone 02 4903 6200 Email info@balancecollective.com.au NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
open 7 nights from 5.30pm – late
WESTS CARDIFF
open 7 days
Sunday – Thursday 9.30am – 1am Friday and Saturday 9.30am – 3am Address 18 Munibung Road, Cardiff NSW 2285 Phone 02 4979 1900 Email cardiff@westsnewcastle.com.au Web westsnewcastle.com.au RESTAURANTS T-Bones Tex-Mex Dinner The Kitchen Lunch Dinner Espresso Gelato Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday BARS Jordan Bar Sunday – Thursday Friday and Saturday Light snacks available
02 4979 1900 open Tues – Sat 5.30pm – 9.30pm open 7 days 11.30am – 2.30pm 5pm – 8.30pm open 7 days 10am – 8.30pm 10am – 9pm open 7 days 10am – 1am 10am – 3am 3pm – close
General enquiries Membership
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BALANCE NELSON BAY open 7 days Monday – Friday 6am – 9pm Saturday and Sunday 8am – 6pm Address 88 Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Phone 02 4903 6200 Email nb@balancecollective.com.au BALANCE CARDIFF open 7 days 24/7 ACCESS for 24/7 members Monday – Friday 6am – 11am Monday – Wednesday 3pm – 5pm Thursday 3pm – 6pm Saturday and Sunday 7am – 10pm Address 18 Munibung Road, Cardiff NSW 2285 Phone 02 4903 6200 Email cardiffgym@balancecollective.com.au BALANCE CITY open 7 days Monday – Friday 5am – 9pm Saturday and Sunday 7am – 6pm Address 593-597 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone 02 4903 6200 Email city@balancecollective.com.au CAFÉ Nourish Café Monday – Friday
6am – 3pm
MINUTES WITH
KATIE BRASSIL
road. And most of those roads
You obviously think about your
were dirt, so I had to know how
learnings and you think about
to drive a four-wheel drive, how
the information you have, but I
to change a tyre and how to drive
NEWLY-APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER OF THE WESTS GROUP
think following your gut, from a
in the mud.
business perspective, is a very
Wests is an iconic regional
important skill.
brand. It’s regarded regionally as
I’m an avid mountain bike rider
I finished school in 1984 and
an organisation that is extremely
consultant, when one of my
astute and conservative, but
and I started riding mountain
I worked in a whole range of
clients, which was Centennial
also extremely successful. It’s
areas. I worked in retail and in
Coal, made me an offer that I
in an industry sector that I don’t
early childhood - I actually ran a
couldn’t refuse!
have any prior experience, so it’s
mobile pre-school at one stage
The mobile preschool was a
like when I went into the mining
- and I also taught long-term
four-wheel drive, dual cab with a
industry, it was a very steep
unemployed and disadvantaged
canopy on the back. And I used
learning curve but you have
groups, particularly mature
to average 750 kilometres a
a whole range of transferable
aged women. I then took those
week visiting isolated schools,
skills.
skillsets into the political area
rural properties and Aboriginal
The best bit of advice I have
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter
and have been an advisor and
missions. I had everything in
been given was by the late Ken
Service. It keeps me fit and it’s
worked for a Federal MP and
the back of that vehicle - dolly’s
Moss, who was Chair of the
also just really different and it’s
also a State Minister. I had an
dress ups, Play-Doh, arts and
Centennial board, who said,
very grounding. I’m built for long
interesting couple of years as
crafts, story corner. I loved it. It
“Follow your gut”. Gut instinct,
distance, not for speed.
CEO of the Hunter Economic
was just an absolutely fantastic
particularly, is really often right
So I’m never going to be the first
Development Corporation, and
job but very tiring because four
and I’ve often followed my gut
across the finish line, but I’ll
then tried a little stint as a
days out of five I was on the
on a whole range of things.
always finish.
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bikes about ten years ago to raise money for charity. I participate in a whole range of events all over the country. My kids think I’m mad. But I still come back to that annual event, which is the West Cycle Classic, which raises funds for
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