Annual Pre-Christmas BBQ

Join us for the popular annual Christmas BBQ beside the Yarra River in a tranquil, little-known park in Hawthorn. 

GRADE: Social. 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:Join your friends on the banks of the Yarra River at Hawthorn for a pre-Christmas BBQ in lieu of our monthly indoors social evening. The venue is a secluded spot that is protected from wind and extreme sun. The reserve has four tables with bench seats and two BBQs. Water is on-tap and a public toilet is located on Creswick St.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: From 6:30pm in Yarra Bank Reserve, on the Hawthorn side of the Yarra River (“under” the Bridge Rd bridge). 

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 2H grid H6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/mjZWxZRLASy. 

DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 5 km by car – enter the reserve via the corner of Creswick and Denham Streets, Hawthorn or park in Creswick St. Public transport is to Tram Stop 23 (Burwood Road / Church Street junction) via either route 48 (from Collins St) or route 75 (from Flinders St).

FOOD and BEVERAGES: The Nomads will supply pre-meal nibbles plus bread and salads to accompany the main meal. You need to BYO your preferred main meal item for the BBQ. All beverages are BYO. A limited supply of disposable plates, cups and cutlery will be available. You are recommended to bring your preferred utensils.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Daylight saving will be active. Bring insect repellent plus a lightweight and waterproof jacket if showers are forecast. It is likely to turn cool once the sun sets.

LEADER | BOOKING: Garry O. | by Sunday 1st December. Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

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