VIKINGS Club News FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR INVITED GUESTS
AUTUMN 2016
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VIKINGS BE REWARDED EVERY DAY.
Visit and swipe your Membership Card at the Vikings Rewards Terminals in Autumn to receive...
Bonus promotion entries of your choice
Free birthday drink
Raffle ticket vouchers
Easter bonus raffle vouchers
*Autumn rewards generated randomly throughout the season. Members must swipe their Membership Card at the Vikings Rewards Terminals to be eligible. Date ranges and expire periods apply.
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FROM THE CEO... As CEO of the Vikings Group my overarching aim is to provide Members with vibrant and inviting Clubs, an aim that is shared throughout the whole organisation. All Vikings staff strive to provide Members with engaging events, true hospitality and genuine interaction. This aim gives us the opportunity to provide a range of cultural, sporting, musical and social events throughout the calendar year. This season we commemorate Anzac Day at our Clubs with the traditional game of Two-Up and a complimentary War Memorial Dawn Service bus running for Members to pay their respects. Mother’s Day and Easter will be celebrated across the four clubs, giving Members the chance to take home cash and chocolate at the Easter bonus raffles and a wide variety of affordable dining experiences to treat Mum. The Auditorium will be abuzz with first class acts including The Wiggles, The McClymonts, Justice Crew and Rodney Rude, tickets are on sale now via Ticketek. Focus groups were conducted at the end of last year to ensure all activities and changes we make serve our Members and is consistent with your needs and wants. I look forward to rolling out your feedback and suggestions across all areas of business with my fellow staff support. I encourage all Members to provide feedback via the “Contact” form at vikings.com.au to assist Vikings in becoming an even stronger part of the Valley community.
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NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS COMING SOON Is a 1 year Vikings Membership not enough? Sick of renewing every 12 months? Stay tuned as Vikings are about to launch new Membership options, including extended Membership periods and different Membership packages.
Anthony Hill Chief Executive Officer
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Easter Raffles
EXTRA EGG AND CASH RAFFLES ERINDALE VIKINGS $3,000 EXTRA EASTER EGG HAMPERS Sunday 20 March
Ticket Sales: 5:30pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 6:30pm raffles Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: 10 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
Monday 21 March
Ticket Sales: 5:30pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 6:30pm raffles Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: 10 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
Wednesday 23 March
Ticket Sales: 5:30pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 6:30pm raffles Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: 10 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS $500 CASH AND $500 CHOCOLATE RAFFLES Thursday 24 March
Ticket Sales: 5pm Draws Start: At the completion of the Strike it Rich raffle Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: $1,000 in Easter Eggs and Cash
TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS GOOD FRIDAY MEGA $2,500 CASH RAFFLE Friday 25 March
Ticket Sales: 5pm Draws Start: 6:30pm Draws and Prizes: Draws 1 – 15 = $50 CASH Draws 16 – 20 = $100 CASH Draws 21 – 25 = $250 CASH TOTAL PRIZE POOL = $2500
TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS $5 GOOD FRIDAY MEGA CASH RAFFLE Thursday 3, 10, 17 & 24 March, 5pm-6:15pm
How: Swipe your Membership Card at Vikings Reward Terminal at Town Centre Vikings for the first time in March at any one of the Strike It Rich raffles on the above dates and times, to receive “$5 Good Friday Mega Cash Raffle” Voucher. This Voucher can be redeemed for $5 worth of numbers in the Good Friday Mega Cash Raffle on Friday 25 March.
TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS GOOD FRIDAY DOUBLE YOUR NUMBERS VOUCHER Friday 25 March, 4pm – 6:30pm
How: When a Member swipes their Membership Card at the Vikings Rewards Terminal between 4pm – 6:30pm on Friday 25 March, they will receive 1 “Double Your Numbers” Voucher for use only at the Good Friday Mega Cash Raffle that night. Members simply present the “Double Your Numbers” voucher when purchasing raffle tickets with cash to receive DOUBLE the amount of numbers. i.e. purchase $20 worth of raffle tickets and receive $20 worth FREE.
CHISHOLM VIKINGS $2,000 EXTRA EASTER EGG HAMPERS Friday 18 March
Ticket Sales: 6pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 7pm raffles Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: 10 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
Saturday 19 March
Ticket Sales: 6pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 7pm raffles Bonus Draws: 10 Winners: Maximum 10 winners Prize: 10 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
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LANYON VIKINGS $1,000 EXTRA EASTER EGG HAMPERS Thursday 17 March
Ticket Sales: 6pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 7pm raffles Bonus Draws: 5 Winners: Maximum 5 winners Prize: 5 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
Friday 18 March
Ticket Sales: 6pm Draws Start: At the completion of the normal 7pm raffles Bonus Draws: 5 Winners: Maximum 5 winners Prize: 5 x $100 Easter Egg Hampers
EXCLUSIVE TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS EASTER PROMOTION $1,000 EASTER BUCKS Enter: Swipe your Membership Card at the Vikings Rewards Terminals or play the Gaming Machines with your Membership Card inserted on Thursday 24 March between 5pm – 8:20pm.
SUNDAY BRUNCH, LANYON VIKINGS
Draws and prizes: 10 x $100 cash draws commencing from 7pm – 8:30pm
BAKED GOODS • Freshly baked croissants with dusted cinnamon • Bread basket
Jackpot: Members must be present to win, if the Member is not present, then the $100 will be added to the final draw at 8:30pm. The Final Draw will be for any outstanding amount not previously claimed during the earlier draws with a minimum amount of $100 or maximum amount of $1000.
JUICE BAR AND FRUIT STATION • Chilled orange juice • Fresh fruit salad • Bircher muesli • Greek yoghurt • Wild berries fruit compote
Easter Feasts
GOOD FRIDAY SEAFOOD PLATTERS, CHISHOLM VIKINGS Tuck into a mouth-watering fresh Australian seafood platter available both lunch and dinner at Champs Bistro. • • • • • • •
Seafood bisque Prawns Morton bay bugs Mud crab Scallops Mussels Hot and cold oysters
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Fish fillets Lemon pepper calamari rings Marinated pan fried squid Snapper Ceviche
Date: Friday 25 March Time: Lunch and Dinner Cost: $65.00 Members Price, $120 Couples Bookings: Call 6209 0206 or visit Chisholm Vikings Reception. Book before 21 March to secure a seat
COLD PLATTERS Assorted cold cut meats platter with shaved honey ham and salami BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD COUNTER Cos lettuce, mix lettuce, garlic croutons, crispy bacon, anchovies, boiled egg, parmesan cheese and dressings CARVING STATION Orange and honey glazed roast pork with apple chutney and cider gravy HOT DISHES • Maple glazed bacon rashes • Scrambled eggs with truffle and chopped chives • Chipolata sausages • Hash browns potatoes • Herb roasted pumpkin with garlic, rosemary and crumbled feta Date: Sunday 27 March Time: 11am Cost: $23 Members Price, $13 Children (3- 12 years) *$15 deposit required at time of booking Bookings: Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception
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FORGET ANZAC DAY AT VIKINGS MONDAY 25 APRIL 2016.
FREE DAWN SERVICE BUS
COURTESY BUS
Start Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial Dawn Service.
Two Courtesy Buses will be running on Anzac Day between the four Vikings venues from 11:30am until late.
A free Members bus will be running to the Dawn Service, departing from all four Vikings venues at 4:10am and returning to Erindale Vikings after the service. The Vikings Go Courtesy Bus will then take Members back to their chosen Vikings venue. To obtain a spot on the bus please visit Reception to register your interest, the first 107 Members to register interest will be notified prior to the service and asked to collect their bus ticket for use on the day.
Buses will start at Lanyon and Town Centre Vikings from 11:30am to transport Members to both Chisholm and Erindale Vikings for Two-Up. The buses are also available to take Members back to Lanyon, Town Centre or home. See Reception on the day for more details.
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TWO-UP In recent years Two Up has attracted big crowds at both Chisholm and Erindale Vikings, with both venues considered one of the best spots to play on the south side. Two-Up is a game synonymous with Anzac Day due to its popularity amongst Australian soldiers in the First World War. Players must be over 18 years of age, and all profits from the day will be donated to charities and community groups.
TWO-UP TIMES
Chisholm Vikings: 12 noon – 6pm Erindale Vikings: 12 noon – 6pm
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Vikings House Two-Up Rules
Two Up will commence at 12 noon and cease at 6pm at Erindale Vikings and Chisholm Vikings 2. Spinner spins heads 3. Spinners maximum initial stake is $25 4. Spinners bet must stand for three (3) throws, then he/she may withdraw 5. Maximum stake allowed by spinner is $200.00. If spinner is successful in reaching this amount, he/she will collect winnings then their next bet will revert back to a maximum initial stake of $25 6. Tail better holds the bets 7. Helpers in the ring will assist with placement of your bet but are not responsible for keeping track of your money 8. On the line is in 9. Ringer has last say 10. No percentage taken, but fee of $3 per spinner to a charity or community organisation 11. Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated 12. Offenders may be asked to leave the venue 13. Gamble responsibly and enjoy!
WEAR YOUR MEDALS FOR A FREE DRINK, CHISHOLM VIKINGS Honouring Australia’s most powerful legacy, Chisholm Vikings is offering a free drink on ANZAC Day to anyone wearing military service medals. This offer applies to past and present military service men and women, and also to relatives in possession of their family Member’s military medals.
LIVE MUSIC Escape from the hustle and bustle of Two Up for a few beers at Lanyon Vikings and enjoy some live music by Diversity, a four piece pub band. Time: 2pm-5pm
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ANZAC DAY BREAKFAST, CHISHOLM VIKINGS
What’s cooking? COOKED BREAKFAST
With poached/fried eggs, bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, sautéed garlic mushrooms and thick cut toast $17 Members Price HAM CHEESE CROISSANT
$5 Members Price
EGG BACON ROLLS
$5 Members Price
BACON AND EGGS
$10 Members Price TOASTIES
$5 Members Price Time: From 9am Bookings: Call 6209 0206 or visit Chisholm Vikings Reception
ANZAC DAY LUNCH, LANYON VIKINGS
What’s cooking? THE CLASSIC VEGEMITE MEAT PIE
Beef and mushroom burgundy pie with cheesy mash crust $13.90 Members Price BANGERS & MASH
BBQ snag with kumara mash, onion and beer gravy and buttered green peas $13.90 Members Price HAMBURGER
With bacon, onion, beetroot and barbecue sauce $14.90 Members Price BARRAMUNDI AND CHIPS
Beer battered fish and chips with lemon myrtle aioli $10.90 Members Price SLOW ROASTED LAMB LEG
With lemon, rosemary, double mint sauce and roasted root vegetables $13.90 Members Price AUSSIE PAV
With boozy fruit compote $7.90 Members Price Time: From 12 noon Bookings: Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception
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The Vikings Group have also developed an Alcohol Management Plan to maintain the highest standards of responsible alcohol service and Member welfare. In making this commitment, the Vikings Group will regularly consult with the local community and our staff regarding the safety of our Clubs. The Vikings Group intends to retain a number of existing measures that have reduced alcohol related incidents and anti-social behaviour in our venues. In particular, the Vikings Group will continue to:
This Anzac Day the Vikings Group will launch our Don’t Waste Tomorrow campaign to address and prevent issues surrounding alcohol consumption and violence. It follows an agenda of the Vikings Group to reduce alcohol-related harm and anti-social activities in our venues in conjunction with creating an enjoyable environment for all Members and the community. The objectives of the Don’t Waste Tomorrow campaign is to; •
Create a safe and enjoyable environment for all Members and their guests
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Ensure that our venues are safe and inviting to all Members of the community
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Reduce anti-social behaviour
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Reduce alcohol related violence and disorderly conduct
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Ensure staffs ongoing compliance with Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations.
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Ban all drinking games that involve a level of excessive consumption of alcohol by our Members and guests on premise
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Ensure all Members and their guests have access to free drinking water
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Ensure venues are adequately lit to discourage drug dealing, sexual harassment and unwanted loitering
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Serve alcohol in measured glasses so Members can monitor their standard drinks and consumption
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Ensure public phones are accessible at Reception
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Ensure no person leaves our venues with open containers of alcohol, such as a stubbies, cans or glass
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Do not overcrowd—it is harder for security to observe and can affect safe and effective evacuation
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Run regular staff meetings to discuss issues (e.g. how they have dealt with difficult patrons, responsible service of alcohol, etc.)
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Supply club courtesy buses to ensure patrons can leave the venue safely and prevent/ discourage drink driving
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Cessation of bar service half an hour before closing time (or earlier if required)
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Provide reliable and professional security in order to keep the occurrence of violent incidents on premise to a minimum
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Inform all contracted security staff of their legal and social responsibilities in managing patron’s safety.
The Don’t Waste Tomorrow Campaign will further promote and reduce alcohol related incidents and anti-social behaviour by the use of internal marketing mediums and signage to advise patrons of their rights and responsibilities and advertise safe drinking practices.
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THE BODY CAN ONLY PROCESS ONE ALCOHOLIC DRINK EACH HOUR
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STATE OF ORIGIN super RUGBY Super Rugby has announced the draw for the 2016 Super Rugby season which will feature four new conferences, three new teams and two new countries.
The 2016 Rugby League State of Origin Series is set to be the biggest yet. The NRL has released dates with the three games taking place on the 1st June (Origin I), 22nd June (Origin II) and 13th July (Origin III) 2016. 2016 STATE OF ORIGIN VENUES / FIXTURES
State of Origin Game 1 1st June 2016, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Kick-off 8.15pm local time
The 18 Super Rugby teams will also be playing for a new trophy that will be won by one of the teams on Saturday the 6th of August in the 142nd match of the season. The new season will kick off on Friday, 26th of February and then runs to the end of May when there is a break for the June Internationals and then resumes in July.
NRL
State of Origin Game 2 22nd June 2016, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Kick-off 8.15pm local time State of Origin Game 3
Can’t be at the game? Catch all the footy action live and loud at Vikings.
13th July 2016, ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Kick-off 8.15pm local time
The 2016 NRL season is back! Thursday night will kickstart most of the regular season rounds in 2016 with 18 scheduled in for the season. Perth will host two games this season with Rabbitohs and Titans travelling in round 13 and Manly and the Warriors heading west in round 19. Good Friday will see the Grand Final repeat while Rabbitohs will host the Bulldogs. The Anzac Day triple header in round 8 will see Knights face Sea Eagles, Dragons take on Roosters and Storm host Warriors.
WIN A NSW STATE AFL OF ORIGIN JERSEY 9 x personalised NSW State of Origin jerseys will be up for grabs at each Vikings venue over the State of Origin period. 3 given away at each venue every game. Participate by purchasing a VB, Carlton Dry, Carlton Draught, Reschs or a Great Northern Brewing Co over the State of Origin period.
The 2016 Australian Football League season will be the 120th season of the elite Australian Rules football competition. There will be 18 teams competing in the league, the same as the previous four seasons. The first game will be played on Thursday, 24 March, and the Grand Final will be played on Saturday, 1 October.
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BIG COLD ROUND 1.7 L BIG COLD JUG OF VB OR CARLTON DRAUGHT TO SHARE WITH MATES:
$22 every day or $18 during NRL game times. *NRL game times: Monday, Thursday and Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 3-9pm and Sunday 3-6pm.
GET ON THE BRUMBIES BUS FREE VIKINGS MEMBERS BRUMBIES HOME GAME BUS.
Buses will be provided for Vikings Members for transport out to every Brumbies home game this season. This service is free to Members, tickets will be made available from Reception the Monday prior to the game. Tickets are limited so will be issued on a “first come, first serve” basis.
HOME GAME DRAW Friday 26 February V
BRUMBIES V HURRICANES
Kick Off Time 19:40 Friday 4 March
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BRUMBIES V WARATAHS
Kick Off Time 19:40 Saturday 2 April
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BRUMBIES V CHIEFS
Kick Off Time 19:40 Sunday 24 April
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BRUMBIES V CRUSADERS
Kick Off Time 16:05 Friday 6 May
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BRUMBIES V BULLS
Kick Off Time 19:40 Saturday 28 May
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BRUMBIES V JAPAN
Kick Off Time 19:40 Friday 1 July
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BRUMBIES V REDS
Kick Off Time 19:40 Saturday 16 July
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BRUMBIES V FORCE
Kick Off Time 19:40
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MUM’S BUFFET LUNCH LANYON VIKINGS
TO START Assorted bread loaves, grissini bread sticks SOUP KETTLE Rich old fashioned tomato soup with basil SEAFOOD BAR Tequila and lime cured salmon with capers and pickled onion Beer poached prawns Char grilled squid with chorizo, pork crackle, spring onion, garlic, chili, coriander and lime CHARCUTERIE BOARD PLATTER Hot salami Shaved leg of ham Served with pickle cornichon and chutney
SALAD BAR Beetroot, orange, spanish onion salad with hazelnuts and crumbled feta Pasta salad with grilled asparagus, char grill peppers, arugula and truffle sherry vinaigrette German potato salad with mustard and bacon Roma tomato and fresh mozzarella, warm olives, basil leaves and balsamic glaze CHEFS CARVING STATION Roast pork with honey mustard and orange glaze Slow roasted turkey breast with cranberry sauce and pan gravy TIME - From 12 noon COST - $39.90 Members Price, $18 Children (U12) BOOKINGS - Call 6200 8400 or visit Lanyon Vikings Reception *Full payment required at time of booking
BRUNCH BUFFET CHISHOLM VIKINGS BRUNCH BUFFET MENU Crispy bacon Scrambled eggs Grilled tomatoes Sautéed mushrooms Hash brown Pork chipolatas
Range of fresh bread Muffins Croissants Mixed danishes Fresh fruit platters Barista coffee and tea
TIME - 9am – 11:30am COST - $25 Members price, $12 Children (U10) BOOKINGS - Call 6209 0206 or visit Chisholm Vikings Reception *50% deposit required at time of booking
TABLE BOOK A R MORE FOR 6 O OLM H AT CHIS LUNCH S G IN VIK CEIVE A AND RE F TTLE O FREE BO . WINE
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DELITES CAKES AND SWEETS AT MOO & BREW CAFÉ, LANYON VIKINGS Sweet tooths rejoice! Local baked goods are now available at Moo&Brew café Lanyon Vikings, courtesy of Delites Cakes and Sweets.
at this and I had so much fun doing it. So I guess that’s where it all started.” Sil started making novelty cakes and sweets for family Members and friends and learnt a lot from trial and error. Then in 2012 when Sil was pregnant with her third little one she decided to go back to school to study a Certificate III in Patisserie. In 2014 Sil was approached by a few places to be a supplier and that really gave her the motivation to go for it! Granted a license in 2015 to become a supplier within ACT and NSW Sil has expanded her business across the Canberra region.
Treat yourself to one or more of the tasty treats on display that change every week! Whether you are a choc Malteser Cake enthusiast or Fruit Flan fan the Specialising in novelty cakes Sil’s creations are the cakes on display are sure to entice. centrepiece at many special occasions The mini crazy cake range are by events and now her delicious “SOME PEOPLE and far the best sellers, from mini Sticky desserts can be found on display at Date Pudding and Donut Nutella ARE EVEN Moo&Brew Lanyon Vikings for Members Muffins, the mini cake range not SHOCKED THAT and guests to enjoy. only look great but taste it too! SOMETHING “I have a passion for baking, the best THAT LOOKS SO satisfaction is making a cake and then The Moo&Brew Café at Lanyon observing the look on a person’s face Vikings is an indulgent new GOOD CAN BE when they see it for the first time and addition to Lanyon Vikings after love it, some people are even shocked A CAKE!” the renovations last year. Open 7 that something that looks so good can days till late. Members receive 10% be a cake!” discount when they swipe their Vikings Membership Card. Where does Sil get her crazy cake ideas from? “I get a lot of my inspiration from my husband and kids, they have the most amazing and craziest ides A LITTLE BIT ABOUT DELITES ever, I just try to bring their ideas to life in food”. CAKES AND SWEETS... Silvana Cooper, owner of Delites Cakes and Sweets is a 34 year old mother of three who has a passion for food, in particular the sweet variety. Sil has always loved everything to do with cooking and food, as a child her mother was always making something amazing in the kitchen and Sil’s love of cooking really grew from that. But it was later in life that Sil realised that desserts and baked goods were her calling. “I realised how much I loved cakes and sweets about 7 years ago, I decided to make a novelty cake for my niece and that’s when I realised…hey I’m pretty good
Search “Delites Cakes and Sweets” for more information.
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$10 lunches at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings & Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings $10 burger night - Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $8 schnitzel night at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY CHEAP EAT S $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings & Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings
TUESDAY
$7 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings Bollywood Masala Night $15.90 at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
$10 lunches - Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings & Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings $10 Schnitzel Night at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings Awesome Value $10-$12 Meals at Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings Surf & Turf Night $15.90 at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
MORE SWEETNESS... GO NUTS FOR DONUTS $5 Coffee and Donut deal! Receive a fresh Jam or Custard Doughnut made in house with a choice of coffee for only $5! Only available at Moo&Brew CafĂŠ, Chisholm Vikings.
NEW KITCHEN COOKED SWEETS Wednesday nights at Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings indulge your sweet tooth with a range of homemade desserts for only $7.50 Fresh cannoli filled with homemade ice cream, hot waffles with ice cream and syrup, lemon crepes, suzette crepes & a variety of our sweet pizzas including banana and butterscotch, very berry, apple crumble.
Family Pizza Meal Deal: 1 x large cheesy garlic pizza, 2 x large pizzas and a jug of soft drink $30 at Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $7.50 desserts at Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings
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THURSDAY $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings & Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings $15 Student Deal 1 x burger and 2 x Great Northern Schooners or a Cocktail at Sideline Bar, Erindale Vikings $16.90 Beer & Burger Deal, S Bar Lanyon Vikings
$7.50 roast lunch carvery at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings
$10 lunches at Kutas Bistro, Erindale Vikings & Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
DINE OUT EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
$9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings
Sunday
$9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings $10 Sunday Brunch at Red Rock Bistro, Lanyon Vikings $13.50 Sunday night roast carvery at Champs Bistro, Chisholm Vikings
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Super Saturday Pizza and Drink deal for $15 (12pm to 6pm), Chisholm Vikings
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PROMOTIONS GALORE Your guide to promotions happening across the Group.
MONDAY
THURSDAY
Cash is King $500 on offer from 6pm, Town Centre Vikings
Triple Vikings Rewards Points Accrual from 4pm- close, Group Wide Promotion
NEW SESSION – starting Monday 4 April
Mad Money $50 on offer every 15 minutes from 11:30am, Erindale Vikings Strike it Rich $8,000 to win every month from 6pm, Town Centre Vikings Love Food $500 worth of groceries to be won from 8pm, Lanyon Vikings
The Cash is King the length of TUESDAY every Tuesday evening for Promotion will be held
the promotion.
on each day of Entry tickets will be issued Mad Money ay) from 4:30pm until promotion (namely Tuesd g their11:30AM, $50 on offer every 15 minutes from entries by swipin 11pm. Members may obtain the front entrance terminal membership card through Erindale Vikings Tickets located in the club reception. the
100’s and 100’s Win $100 cash every 30 minutes and the rolling weekly jackpot from 6:30pm, Erindale Vikings
(1 ticket per day) g the gaming machines may also by received by playin card correctly inserted with your membership consoles. Tickets will be into the gaming machine from the ticket dispenser automatically generated each draw. and placed in the barrel before
Love Food $250 worth of groceries to be won from 12 noon, Lanyon Vikings minutes, with the last draw draws conducted every 15 prize for each of these conducted at 11:15pm. The draws will be $50 cash.
WEDNESDAY
have 2 minutes to claim For all draws, members will
does not claim their prize Food or Fuel their prize. If the member redraw. Members must be there will be an immediate Win $500 worth of Coleswillvouchers 5pm, day. be emptied each from present to win. The barrel Chisholm Vikings ZOO 48714
Cash Windfall $1,400 cash on offer plus the jackpot from 6pm, Lanyon Vikings
FRIDAY NEW Fast Cash Friday 10 x $100 given away every week from 5pm, Town Centre Vikings
SUNDAY Sunday Lucky Badge Draw Your chance to win $15,000 or more every Sunday from 4pm, Group wide Bonus Point Bonanza Win 25,000 Vikings Reward Points every Sunday plus a chance to win the jackpot from 8:15pm, Town Centre Vikings
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NEW FRIDAY NIGHT PROMOTION AT TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS
FAST CASH FRIDAY PROMOTION PERIOD Friday 1 April – Friday 24 June
HOW TO ENTER Members get entry tickets through the Vikings Rewards Terminal on Friday’s between 5pm-8:30pm when they swipe their Membership card or play the gaming machines with their Membership Card correctly.
DRAW TIMES 10 x Draws from 7pm
PRIZES 10 x $100
ROLLING JACKPOT If the winning Member is not present at the first draw then the cash prize for that draw will carry over to the next draw. At each subsequent draw, if no winner is present the cash prize continues to carry over. On the final draw of the session at 8:30pm, if the Member drawn is not present, the prize will carry over to the first draw the following Friday. At the final draw night on Friday 24 June, the 8:30pm draw will continue until a winner is found.
COMPLIMENTARY CHOCOLATE, COKE & MORE! NOW AVAILABLE Press the service button on your gaming machine at Town Centre, Lanyon and Erindale Vikings and our friendly staff will bring you a complimentary chocolate, coke or other offerings.
NEW
JUSTICE CREW
THE WIGGLES
Wednesday 20 April
Saturday 14 May
After creating a formable live show through their own headline tours as well as supporting Pitbull & Kiesha in the US, Justice Crew are again excited to be hitting the road with their new live show in January playing there biggest hits “Que Sera” & “Best Night” plus a sneak peak of some of their new material! The group has already amassed an impressive catalogue of music with their #1Aria Single “Boom Boom” (6xPlatinum) and a further two smash Aria Top 10 hit singles - “Best Night” and “Everybody”, both of which were certified double-Platinum in Australia. Followed by their smash hit “Que Sera”, it held the #1 position on the Australian Aria Singles chart for a formidable 7 straight weeks (as well as being a #1 Australian radio airplay single).
The Wiggles are celebrating their 25th birthday in the best way possible! Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy will be performing in over 100 locations around Australia! Wiggle Town is the name of a brand new tour as well as the new Wiggles CD, DVD, and TV series which debut on ABC TV soon. The Wiggle Town tour follows the runaway success of last year, where The Wiggles performed in every state and territory across Australia and sold out over 200 shows, performing to over a quarter of a million fans around the world, making The Wiggles the most successful children’s entertainment group.
Don’t miss out on tickets for Justice Crew’s all new live show!
PRICING
With so many sold out shows last year, you better get a wiggle on and get your tickets now as tickets to The Wiggle Town tour will sell like… Hot Potatoes!
PRICING
*Under 18’s must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult
Shows 1, 2 & 3 SOLD OUT (GA – un-reserved seating) Show Only - Doors open 3pm Member $30.65, Child $30.65
BOOK
BOOK
Show Only - Doors open 7pm (GA – standing) Member $46.75, Non-Member $50.75, Child $46.75
Online ticketek.com Phone 02 6121 2131 Email events@vikings.com.au
Online ticketek.com Phone 02 6121 2131 Email events@vikings.com.au
THE LEGACY TOUR THE MAGIC AND MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON Wednesday 8 June Legacy, the world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer…Michael Jackson! Brought to life in a full-scale production that includes a live band bringing the energy, the dance, and the music that spans generations, starring William Hall as Michael Jackson. William Hall who has travelled the world with this incredible show along with his live band and dancers will give every audience Member an experience that comes as close as ever to seeing the King of Pop himself. The dancers are on stage, final costume adjustments complete, band and vocalists in place, the curtain comes up and William Hall (as the King of Pop) hits the stage and the audience goes wild…
PRICING
Show Only - Doors open 7:30pm Member $54.75, Non-Member $58.75, Child $54.75
BOOK
Online ticketek.com Phone 02 6121 2131 Email events@vikings.com.au
THE McCLYMONTS Saturday 30 July The McClymonts ‘10 Years of Hits’ tour is set to thrill audiences when it kicks off in July. Since releasing their self-titled debut EP in 2006, Brooke, Sam & Mollie have gone on to amass nineteen top charting singles, two ARIA Awards, ten Golden Guitar Awards, two gold albums and sold out shows across Australia & the U.S, all of which will be celebrated in this special show. Don’t miss the stunning harmonies of Australia’s #1 Country Music group along with their incredible live band.
PRICING
Dinner and Show - Doors open at 6pm (Reserved Seating) Member $74.75, Non-Member $78.75, Child $61.75 Show Only - Doors open at 7:30pm (Un-reserved Seating) Member $42.75, Non-Member $46.75, Child $42.75
BOOK
Online ticketek.com Phone 02 6121 2131 Email events@vikings.com.au All Live shows are hosted in The Auditorium, Erindale Vikings.
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RODNEY RUDE
MYSTERY SHOW
Saturday 4 June
Saturday 7 May
Rodney Rude, two shows one ticket price.
Can you guess who our mystery performer is?
First show; Comedy, visual effects, insults, finishing with sing/play You Know What I Hate. Interval: Punters attend to personal ablutions, Rude stays on stage signing stuff, and photo op. Second show: Starts with Quarter Rude, or Harry muff. New song Barista Sista, with short history documenting Rude’s carnival beginnings. Ends with insulting jokes about the clergy. Limerick singing, last segment, jokes and comedy ventriloquism by Rude. Good Night.
Here’s a hint...they are a comedian from California, USA.
Announcement for Rude Fans: Half Rude died, celebrity funeral, famous comedians and rock Acts, Half buried in a tuba case.
PRICING
Show Only - Doors open at 7pm (Reserved Seating) Member $64.25, Non-Member $68.25
BOOK
Online ticketek.com Phone 02 6121 2131 Email events@vikings.com.au All Live shows are hosted in The Auditorium, Erindale Vikings.
The Mystery Show will be announced on 18 March 2016.
THE PERFECT GIFT A Vikings Auditorium Gift Card is the perfect gift for that someone special who loves live shows and entertainment. Purchase an Auditorium Gift Voucher from Erindale Vikings Reception, Phone 6121 2131 or Email events@vikings.com.au.
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MICK’S ANIMAL RESCUE VIKINGS STAFF PROFILE You may have noticed maintenance man Mick Mathes standing high on a ladder or laying low fixing carpet at a Vikings Club over the years and we bet you never imagined that such a handy man could also be a wildlife rescuer.
never a dull moment at our house.” At one stage over the summer months 20 baby magpies took up accommodation with Mick and his wife making for a full and noisy house. When asked whether it was sad to say goodbye to the baby magpies and other animals that they cared for over the years, Mick simply said, “we have had so many animals over the years that the release stage is easy and actually a very rewarding stage.”
“WE WILL KEEP DOING WHAT WE ARE DOING FOR A LONG TIME, IT’S GOOD FOR THE SOUL.”
A beloved and valuable Member of staff, Mick has worked in the maintenance team at Vikings for 5 years. In his spare time however, Mick and his wife Anne protect, home and rehabilitate our native animals. As volunteers for the RSPCA Wild Life Rescue Team for the past 15 years Mick and Anne have looked after hundreds of orphaned animals in their fully set up backyard in Florey. “My wife Anne was interested in volunteering at the RSPCA, so we went to a meeting and now 15 years later we are still taking in animals and loving it,” Mick stated. Predominately caring for possums and birds, Mick and his wife take in an average of a dozen animals at a time that have found themselves in a dire situation. “In the ACT native animals and birds are injured or orphaned because of interaction with humans, vehicle strikes, housing development, predators such as cats, and some invasive species such as Indian Myna birds. As a result of all the risk factors there is
Of course taking care of wild animals has given Mick and Anne some interesting memories and stories to share. Including the times they have repaired a turtles shell by putting the pieces back together like a jigsaw. Or the pet bird they have now adopted who had a severe nicotine addiction and not a single feather thanks to a previous owner!
A purely volunteer role with the RSPCA, the couple have committed both time and money setting up their place to cater to the animals. “You have to have all the gear, proper cages, the right food and equipment – but we are happy to do it.” And they will continue to do it for many years to come “we will keep doing what we are doing for a long time, it’s good for the soul.” For more information about the volunteer positions at the RSCPA visit: rspca.org.au “Volunteering just might change your life - it’s changed ours. And it will certainly change the
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RAFFLES AND BINGO WIN BIG AT THE WEEKLY RAFFLES OR TRY YOUR LUCKY WITH NUMBERS AT BINGO! MONDAY
THURSDAY
Member Raffle, Erindale Vikings
Darts For Dollars, Lanyon Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 5:30pm with the draw commencing at 6:30pm. The drawn winner will win a choice of one of the following prizes; $50 gift card, $50 meat voucher, $50 cash or $75 free raffle tickets.
TUESDAY Joker Poker, Chisholm Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 5pm every Tuesday afternoon with the draws kicking off at 6pm. Winning Members select a card from the Joker Poker cabinet, with the Member winning the prize linked to that card.
WEDNESDAY Wednesday Raffle, Erindale Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 5:30pm with the draw commencing at 6:30pm. The drawn winner will win a choice of one of the following prizes; $50 gift card, $50 meat voucher, $50 cash or $75 free raffle tickets.
Bingo, Lanyon Vikings
Join in the fun every Wednesday at Vikings Bingo at Lanyon Vikings. Doors open at 10am and games begin at 11am.
Tickets can be purchased from 6pm, with the draw commencing at 7pm. Assorted vouchers, cash and other great prizes.
Strike it Rich, Town Centre Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 5pm, with the draw commencing at 6:15pm. Prizes vary from cash to vouchers from JB Hi-Fi, Good Guys, Bunnings and meat vouchers.
FRIDAY Show me the Money, Chisholm Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 6pm, with the draw commencing at 7pm. 20 prizes varying in amounts and a $500 rolling jackpot which increases by $500 every week if not won.
Weekend Kickstart, Lanyon Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 6pm, with the draw commencing at 7pm. Prizes consist of 25 x $50 gift cards from a range of businesses including; Woolworths, Coles, Bunnings, The Hyperdome and BCF. Plus the final three draws are for a choice of $100 cash or 3 cases of beer.
SATURDAY Wheel of Cash, Chisholm Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 6pm, with the draw commencing at 7pm. 25 x $50 meat vouchers to be won plus an opportunity to spin wheel for cash.
SUNDAY Silly Sunday Raffle, Erindale Vikings
Tickets can be purchased from 5:30m, with the draw commencing at 6:30pm. The drawn winner will win a choice of one of the following prizes: $50 Gift Card, $50 Meat Voucher, $50 Cash or $75 worth of free raffle tickets or $75 Kutas voucher.
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LANYON VIKINGS FUNCTION SPACE HAS HAD A LITTLE
FACELIFT
With its own private bar, this room is suitable for birthday parties, presentation evenings, engagement parties and wedding receptions.
Updates include... • • • •
New carpet New bar front Fresh lick of paint Updated lighting
To enquire about hosting a function at Lanyon Vikings phone 6200 8400 or alternatively email us functions@vikings.com.au
VIKINGS GO-BUS...
GET HOME FOR $3!
For only $3 the Vikings Go-Bus can take you from your Vikings venue, direct to your door – provided you live in the Tuggeranong Valley. Why pay for a taxi when the Go-Bus can take you there for a fraction of the price? There will be two buses in operation every Friday and Saturday evening. Buses will depart Erindale and Town Centre Vikings every hour from 9:30pm and will depart Chisholm and Lanyon every hour from 10pm.
LIVE MUSIC AT VIKIN
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ERINDALE VIKINGS Open Mic Night every Thursday in Sidline Bar 8-11pm Friday 4 March Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 5 March Calum Horwath 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 11 March Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 12 March Hold Harbour 8:30pm-12:30am Friday 18 March Hold Harbour 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 19 March FTG 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 25 March Party Mix 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 26 March Diversity Duo 4pm-7pm Friday 1 April Old 45’s 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 2 April Calum Horwath 9:30pm-12:30am
Friday 8 April Amanda Delaney 9:30pm-12:30am
Saturday 14 May Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am
Saturday 9 April Party Mix 9:30pm-12:30am
Saturday 9 April Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am
LANYON VIKINGS
Sunday 10 April Ned Philpot 12pm-3pm
Friday 15 April Boundless 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 16 April Hold Harbour 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 22 April Ned Philpot 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 23 April Party Mix 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 29 April Calum Horwath 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 30 April Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 6 May Rock Or Be Rocked 9:30pm-12:30am Saturday 7 May TBA 9:30pm-12:30am Friday 13 May Ned Philpot 9:30pm-12:30am
Saturday 5 March Ned Philpot 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 6 March Dan G 12pm-3pm Saturday 12 March DJ Sue 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 13 March Se-Lah 12pm-3pm Saturday 19 March Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 20 March Caitlin Plunkett 12pm-3pm Saturday 26 March Calum Horwath 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 27 March Third Party 12pm-3pm Saturday 2 April DJ Sue 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 3 April Mickey Sulit 12pm-3pm
Saturday 16 April Calum Horwath 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 17 April Caitlin Plunkett 12pm-3pm Saturday 23 April Third Party 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 24 April Caitlin Plunkett 12pm-3pm ANZAC DAY @ LANYON Monday 25 April Diversity 4pm-7pm Saturday 30 April Hold Harbour 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 1 May TBA 12pm-3pm Saturday 7 May DJ Sue 9:30pm-12:30am Sunday 8 May Ned Philpot 12pm-3pm
NGS CHISHOLM VIKINGS Saturday 24 March DJ Sue 9pm-12am Saturday 16 April FTG 9pm-12am Saturday 14 May DJ Raven 9pm-12am
TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS Every Friday afternoon 5:308:30pm * Friday 4 March Caitlin Plunkett 6pm-9pm Friday 11 March Ned Philpot 6pm-9pm Friday 18 March Jack Biilmann 6pm-9pm *Live music will cease at Town Centre Vikings after Friday 18 March.
Visit the What’s On page at www.vikings.com. au to view the full live music schedule.
PROUD EMPLOYER OF OVER 200 LOCALS Vikings Group employs over 200 staff across the 4 clubs in a diverse range of casual, part time and permanent positions. We are seen as an employer of choice in the Hospitality industry offering excellent working conditions and dynamic career opportunities. The Vikings Group believe in rewarding effort and have an extensive training scheme in place that will allow you to develop your skills and advance your career. Apart from traditional roles of Bar and Gaming attendants, Vikings employ Club Supervisors, Green Keepers, Cellarman, as well as Marketing, Gaming, Accounting and HR professionals. If you would like to know more about the career opportunities at Vikings head to the employment section on our website.
vikings.com.au
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What’s On a ERINDALE VIKINGS
CHISHOLM VIKINGS
MONDAY
MONDAY
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Monday Member Raffle from 5:30pm $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro
TUESDAY • • • •
$10 Schnitzel Night $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Mad Money $50 on offer every 15 minutes from 11:30am Don’t forget to swipe your Membership Card at the Vikings Rewards Terminals to obtain a Swipe to Win entry ticket for a chance to win a trip to Perisher
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Wednesday Raffle tickets on sale from 5:30PM $10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Hump Day Happy Hour - $4 Tap beers 5-7pm
THURSDAY • • • • • • • •
BIGGEST DAY AT ERINDALE!
$10 lunches at Kutas Bistro Live music in the Sideline Bar, 8pm-11pm $7 Member cocktail happy hour 7pm-10pm Student Deal All Day in Sideline Bar: 1 Burger + 2 Great Northern or 1 cocktail for $15 Food Challenges at Kutas Bistro: Parmagedden and Rump Shaker Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual from 4pm– 4am Mad Money $50 on offer every 15 minutes from 11:30am 100’s and 100s: Win $100 cash every 30 minutes and the rolling weekly jackpot from 6:30pm
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$7.50 Friday Lunch Roast Carvery Live music in the Sideline Bar, 9:30pm -12:30am
SATURDAY •
Live music in the Sideline Bar, 9:30pm -12:30am
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Sunday Lucky Badge Draw: 4pm-8pm; your chance to win $15,000 or more Silly Sunday Raffle from 5:30pm
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$10 lunches at Champs Bistro Awesome value meals $10-$12 from 6pm Monday $10 Burger Deal Happy Hour from 5pm-7pm
TUESDAY • • •
Joker Poker promotion from 5pm $10 lunches at Champs Bistro Awesome value meals $10-$12 from 6pm
WEDNESDAY • • • •
Food or Fuel: Win $500 worth of Coles Vouchers from 5pm $10 lunches at Champs Bistro Family Pizza Meal Deal at Champs Bistro $7.50 Desert menu
THURSDAY • • • •
$7 cocktails from 5pm Vikings Trivia: free entry with cash prizes each week along with a $100 jackpot from 7pm $10 lunches at Champs Bistro Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual 4pm– close
FRIDAY • • •
$7 cocktails from 5pm Show Me The Money promotion from 6pm $10 lunches at Champs Bistro
SATURDAY • • •
$7 cocktails from 5pm Wheel of Cash: 25 x $50 meat vouchers plus an opportunity to spin the wheel for cash. Tickets on sale from 6pm Feature band/DJ nights (see Reception for details)
SUNDAY • •
Sunday night carvery at Champs Bistro from 5:30pm – 8pm Sunday Lucky Badge Draw: 4pm-8pm; your chance to win $15,000 or more
at Vikings? TOWN CENTRE VIKINGS
LANYON VIKINGS
MONDAY
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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Drive-Thru Coffee Cart from 7am-9am Don’t forget to swipe your Membership card at the Vikings Rewards Terminals to obtain a Swipe to Win entry ticket Cash is King $500 cash on offer from 6pm New day from April 4 2016
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Cash is King $500 cash on offer from 6pm
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$9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro Monday Schnitzel Night $8 Free pool from 4pm in S Bar
Tuesday $15.90 Surf and Turf Night Love Food- $250 of groceries to be won from 12pm $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro
Moves to Monday-Last session 29 March 2016
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Drive-Thru Coffee Cart from 7am-9am
WEDNESDAY •
Drive-Thru Coffee Cart from 7am-9am
THURSDAY • • •
Strike it Rich from 6pm - $8,000 to win every month Drive-Thru Coffee Cart from 7am-9am Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual 4pm– close
FRIDAY • • •
Drive-Thru Coffee Cart from 7am-9am Live Music 5:30pm-8:30pm Fast Cash Friday: 10 x $100 given away every week from 5pm, Town Centre Vikings
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Lucky Badge Draw: 4pm-8pm: your chance to win $15,000 or more! Last Sunday of the month Bonus Point Bonanza Draw (See Reception for details)
Cash Windfall Promotion 6pm - 9pm: $1400 cash on offer plus jackpot $7 lunches at Red Rock Bistro Wednesday Bollywood Masala Night $15.90pp Bingo every Wednesday - Doors open 10am
THURSDAY • • • • • •
Darts for Dollars, tickets on sale 6pm, drawn 7pm. $5 cocktails in S Bar 5pm-8pm $16.90 Burgers every Thursday in the S Bar Love Food- $500 of groceries to be won from 8pm Thursday Triple Vikings Reward Points Accrual 4pm– close $16.90 Burger & Beer in Sbar
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Afternoon cocktails from 5pm till late
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WEDNESDAY
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Weekend Kickstart Raffle from 6pm. 25x $50 assorted vouchers of your choice, followed by 3 draws where Members can choose either $100 cash or 3 cases of beer. $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro
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Live Entertainment from 9:30pm to late $9.90 lunches at Red Rock Bistro
SUNDAY • • • •
$9.90 lunch roast buffet 12pm-2pm $10 Sunday brunch from 11am, with kids activity first Sunday of every month Acoustic live entertainment from 12pm-3pm Lucky Badge Draw: 4pm-8pm: your chance to win
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PERISHER GETAWAY SKI PACKAGE ERINDALE VIKINGS
SWIPE AND WIN
ACCOMMODATION FOR 2
PEOPLE AT THE PERISHER RESORT FOR 2 NIGHTS PLUS SKI HIRE AND LIFT PASSES FOR 2 PEOPLE FOR 3 DAYS.
VALUED AT $3,000!
Swipe your Membership Card at Erindale Vikings every day during the promotion period to receive an entry every swipe!
Members may obtain entries by swiping their Membership Card at the bar, bistro or by playing the gaming machines with their Membership Card correctly inserted at Town Centre Vikings. At the end of each month 10 Members are selected using the criteria of points earned throughout the month and will receive exclusive offers and rewards.
PROMOTION PERIOD Tues 1 March - Fri 10 June
Full terms & conditions available at Town Centre Vikings reception.
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VIKINGS GROUP SPREAD THE CHRISTMAS CHEER AT CAROLS IN TOWN PARK
On Sunday, 20 December 2015 in hot and humid conditions, the annual Carols in Town Park event was hosted by the Salvation Army with a huge crowd turning out to don Santa hats and sing Carols in time for Christmas. The event was hosted by ACT Young Australian of the Year, Nip Wijewickrema. There were many special guests on the night including Amber Nichols (from “The Voice”), Katie de Veau, Dallas Atkins, The Salvation Army’s National Capital Band, the Tuggeranong Salvation Army Timbrels and Canberra Community Voices. Of course there were plenty of activities for the kids including jumping castles, pony rides and the animal farm. The Vikings Group handed out helium balloons and goodies to all the children and one of the major highlights of the event was watching Santa arrive and meet all the kids. The Vikings Group are proud to be associated with such a wonderful community event and it is a great pleasure to be involved and spread the Christmas spirit with the Tuggeranong Valley and surrounding region.
RESOLUTION RUN SERIES #1 EVENT On Sunday, 17 January 2016 close to 200 keen runners and walkers participated in the first Resolution Run Series around Lake Tuggeranong in what would have been considered perfect conditions. The organisers of the event were please with the number of registrations and are already excited for the second instalment of the Resolution Run Series on Sunday, 20 March 2016. Here are four (4) Vikings Group staff Members who braved the 7KM track. Well done to the Resolution Run Series Event Organisers and to all participants. For more information regarding the #2 Event. Visit their website resolutionrunseries.com.au and join up today! The events range from a 700m kids dash, 7km walk, 3km run, 7km run and a 14km run. In the #2, #3 and #4 events later in the year they will be introducing a half marathon and a full marathon to the schedule. All the races are designed to be run as individual events or as a series. Whether you are new to running, a seasoned pro or an avid walker there is an event to suit (including the kids too!)
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CANBERRA VIKINGS CREW FINISHES A STRONG SECOND IN TOUGH RACE CONDITIONS The 19th edition of the George Bass Surfboat Marathon held in January 2016 was one of the most challenging events in the races history with torrential rain and challenging surf conditions severely effecting the first 5 days of the 7 day race resulting in days 2 through 5 of the 7 day event being rowed on alternate courses due to the challenging ocean conditions. Days 1, 6 & 7 were the only days that the races traditional course were able to be completed.
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN On Saturday, 21 November 2015, 60 guests relished in the opportunity to hear about feats of courage and determination recounted by Kurt Fearnley, Paralympian and passionate mental health advocate. Kurt shared his experiences of crawling the Kokoda track as well as stories from amazing athletic career. Kurt shared the stage with Will and Maddie Gay, an inspirational brother and sister pairing who dreamed up their mighty 6NIL challenge which was to climb six mountains in five countries on four continents in three months with one goal - to prevent suicide. The pair said they wanted to do something ‘huge’ for suicide prevention following the death of their father Tony in 2009. In just three months the duo climbed Mount Kinabalu (Malaysia), Machu Picchu (Peru), Mount Meru (Tanzania), Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mount Cook (New Zealand) and Mount Kosciusko (Australia). Kurt, who lost a cousin to suicide, said he was honoured to get behind the 6NIL campaign. Curtin’s Nerida Volker, believes Will and Maddie have set a wonderful example for her own children whose lives have been touched by suicide. She decided to take action and help breakdown the stigma around this issue, demonstrating the importance of a wholeof-community approach to suicide prevention by staging the fundraiser at the Erindale Vikings Club dinner with the help of friend Annette Byron. Not content to raise awareness for suicide prevention by climbing mountains, the young adventurers also
The Canberra Vikings crew battled with defending race champions Bulli and the Coogee crew all week with the three crews trading places on a daily basis with the crew from Bulli ultimately running out victors by a solitary point from the Vikings in 2nd place and Coogee who finished in 3rd. It was the closest race result in the marathons history (three crews within a solitary point of each other) and the first event since 2008 where the lead swapped throughout the week with the last three editions of this bi-annual event being dominated by one crew (Vikings in 2010 & 2012 and Bulli in 2014). The Vikings crew managed stage wins on day 3 and on the last leg on day 7 where it needed to win and have Bulli finish in 4th place or worse to claim the overall victory. Whilst the Vikings managed the win, Bulli finished in 3rd place on the last day resulting in the one point overall victory to Bulli. Whilst ultimately disappointed to have missed the overall win, the crew was proud of its achievements during the week and are already planning their assault on the 2018 race where it will aim to go one better! Our thanks and appreciation as always to the Vikings Group for their ongoing support. Camp Viking, ably lead by Geoff Adam and Dave Paull continues to be the envy of all other competitors in the event and the week would not be possible without the support of the Vikings or our camp support crew.
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VIKINGS WATER POLO CLUB FLIPPA BALL PROGRAM The Vikings Water Polo Club would like to announce the opportunity for juniors aged under 12 years to join our Flippa Ball program. The Flippa Ball program is designed to introduce juniors to the sport of water polo. The key objective of the program is to develop fundamental skills and an understanding and enjoyment of the game. Through the program players will learn and develop important ball skills and water skills that are not only needed to play the sport but are also important water survival skills, including the egg-beater kick, that are taught by Royal Life Saving Australia in their Swim & Survive program. Participants will begin the session with a warm-up, followed by individual and team swim and ball drills, followed by a Flippa Ball game. The Flippa Ball game is a modified game of water polo that is designed to reinforce skill development. It is a fun and simple game that can be played by all children regardless of their height, gender and most important of all, their swimming ability. Fun and enjoyment are emphasised at all times throughout the program with activities designed to meet the competitive capabilities of the developing child.–
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
The program is open to all children under 12 years of age with some level of swimming ability. Float devices will be provided to assist those players that require it.
PROGRAM DATES & TIME
The Flippa Ball program will run every Saturday morning from 9-10 am during school terms. The Flippa Ball term dates for 2016 are as follows: Term 1: (10 sessions) Saturday, 6 February to Saturday, 9 April Term 2: (10 sessions) Saturday, 30 April to Saturday, 2 July Term 3: (10 sessions) Saturday, 23 July to Saturday, 24 September Term 4: (10 sessions) Saturday, 15 October to Saturday, 17 December
VENUE:
Lakeside Leisure Centre, Corner Anketell Street and Athlon Drive, Greenway ACT
PROGRAM COST:
$110 per player per term (10 sessions). This includes a $10 Water Polo ACT registration fee and a Vikings Flippa Ball T-shirt for all those joining up to the Program for the first time.
HOW TO REGISTER:
To be a part of the Flippa Ball Program you can register at vikingswaterpolo.com
ACT WALKERS BLITZ THE TRACK From 4 – 6 December 2015, the Australian All Schools Championships were held at the Lakeside Stadium (Albert Park, Victoria). ACT sent its biggest team yet, comprising of approximately 120 kids. This amazing team was made up of various track and field athletes ranging from Under 16’s through to Under 18’s. A team of six ACT walkers, coached by Val Chesterton were involved in this group. In the 300m Boys Race, the ACT placed 1st – Connor Frew, 2nd – Mitchell Baker and 5th – Callum Burns. All of the walkers either got a medal or a personal best time. In the 3000m Girls Race, the ACT placed 2nd. The ACT walker’s team received 11 medals in total over the weekend with three children receiving gold medals. Connor Frew, a Member of the Calwell Little Athletics Club has been race walking since 2010. He left the sport for two years when a Club walking judge told him to change his technique after disqualifying him after breaking the record three times. For the last two years, Connor has been training with his coach Val and in August 2015, Connor came equal 1st in the Australian Road Walking Championships, but was awarded a Bronze medal (due to no electronic timing being used) and in December 2015, Connor was able to prove that he is a champion with his first official Australian Gold Medal. Well done to Connor, his coach Val and the Calwell Littles Athletics Club. Keep up the great work!
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Vikings Sponsor Feature Athlete
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL? Lunch! I ace that class.
LAUREN SMITH TUGGERANONG VIKINGS WATER POLO CLUB Q & A with Lauren Smith Vikings Group Scholarship Recipient, currently attending Calwell High School. 1. HOW DID YOU INITIALLY GET INTO THE SPORT OF WATER POLO? My sister had transferred from swimming to water polo as she could not continue competitive swimming due to injuries, and when I got tired of squad swimming I followed her into the sport. 2. WHAT IS ONE FUN FACT ABOUT WATER POLO THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT? You don’t need to be a specific body type, everybody gets an equal opportunity. Plus whether you are short or tall, everyone is the same in the water.
5. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? Loud, crazy, & loyal. 6. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT IN WATER POLO? When I got to play in a tournament alongside my sister; we have a big age gap between us so we were always in different divisions when it came to tournaments, but when I was able to play in my first open age tournament I was lucky enough to play with my sister.
“WHETHER YOU ARE SHORT OR TALL, EVERYONE IS THE SAME IN THE WATER”
3. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR GREAT SUPPORT AT THE TUGGERANONG VIKINGS WATER POLO CLUB? My Mum and my sister most definitely – but also my amazing coach Matt Swarbrick, he has been a huge support to me over the past 5 years.
7. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL WHEN DINING AT THE VIKINGS CLUB? A big, fat steak with a side of chips and salad. 8. AS A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT, HOW WILL THIS SUPPORT ASSIST YOU? It will assist with my school fees and go towards covering my next water polo tournament.
9. IF YOU WEREN’T PLAYING WATER POLO, WHAT SPORT WOULD YOU BE PLAYING? Quidditch, because why not? 10. WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED IN YOUR SPORTING PURSUITS? Train how you would play, it helps keep us focused while at training so that we can aim to improve ourselves in a game.
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The solar panel installation project at Lanyon Vikings is being implemented by Captain Kilowatt a local based solar power company employing local people. Captain Kilowatt has also offered financial Vikings Members a 10% discount on the price of any Solar Equipment installed upon the presentation of their Vikings Membership Card. Terms and conditions apply.
OFFS! 10% R MEMBE FOR
The installation of a solar power panel system is underway at Lanyon Vikings. The system will provide renewable energy to the club and reduce our carbon footprint. The Vikings Group in its corporate principles and processes aim to maintain and improve the environment through careful use of resources, avoidance of waste and responsible conduct in all environmental issues. The investment in solar energy is an example of our commitment to this.
support this initiative. In conjunction we have a large flat roof making us an ideal candidate for solar power,” Hill added. Having solar power will result in reduced consumption of fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. By using this alternative source, Vikings further expresses our participation in the battle against global warming and our society’s dependence on fossil fuels.
“WE WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE & FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT”
“We wanted to go solar because we wanted to make a difference and feel good about it”, said CEO Anthony Hill. “A club uses a lot of power, but we don’t want to deplete our resources, we want to reduce our carbon footprint.”
HOW DOES SOLAR POWER ACTUALLY WORK? Solar is a renewable energy resource that uses photovoltaic (PV) systems to create electricity. A solar PV system uses light to generate electricity, which can then power our Club.
The solar panel program will initially be rolled out at Lanyon Vikings with future plans to go solar across all four Vikings Group venues. Through the program Members in the Lanyon Vikings club will now for the first time be able to view real time energy harvesting data via an internal monitor which is highly interactive and user friendly.
STEP 1 Sunlight is absorbed into the silicon structure.
“Our decision to go solar was inevitable as we have a highly educated and socially conscious Member base, and our customers and staff
STEP 4 Flowing electrons means current flow to power your equipment.
STEP 2 Electrons are ‘knocked loose’. STEP 3 Electrons flow freely through the panel structure due to the doped silicon semiconductor layers.
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