Sunday, January 24, 2010

REAL Talk @ ACON this Thur 28th

REAL Talk @ ACON
Thu, 28 January, 6pm – 8pm
ACON Illawarra
Come along to this informal meeting. Have a cuppa and a chat. This is a regular monthly meeting on the last Thursday of each month @ ACON.
Looking forward to meeting new women :-)

Cheers
Wendy
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REAL News: call for entries Jan 2010

Hi,

The team at REAL are currently putting together the next newsletter. We would love to have your contibutions. If you have articles, news, information, poems, pictures, artwork or funnies that you would like to share with your lesbian community nows the time to send them in. If you are keen to help with newsletter design or mail outs also please let us know.

Cheers
Wendy

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REAL: DOB Bike and Tattoo Show Feb 13th

Bike & Tattoo Show 2010

Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time:
1:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Oxford Hotel, Taylor Square

Dykes On Bikes Sydney are proud to present our annual show. This year The Oxford Hotel is hosting an afternoon of not too serious motorbike & tattoo competition amongs others. There are heaps of prizes, great entertainment & some surprise performers & judges.
Bike categories include: cruiser, tourer, rat bike, sports, naked, vintage, up to 250cc/scooter, people's choice. Please have bikes in at 1pm
Tattoo Categories: arm, leg back, front, best tattoo story, best modification, people's choice.
Cost: gold coins donation, with proceeds going to our club's elected charities.
There will also be a club history exhibition, stalls & more...

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/event.php?eid=285909725745&index=1


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REAL: FWD: Circus WOW 2010

Wollongong's very own womens' circus......
New classes starting soon, with a great bunch of friendly women :-)
W


Hi All -
if your not on WOW mailing list please note the new classes starting soon. Remember payment plans can be arranged if you can't pay full amount upfront. cheers All of these are for ADULT women & at Fairymedadow More workshops to be added.CHEERS Ellen for WOW traiing

Enquires/BOOK IN BY EMAILING circuswow@gmail.com.au

AERIALS : from 1st feb

* Monday 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Start Mon 1st Feb
Wed 6.30 to 8,30 pm. Start Wed 3rd Feb [ depending on enrollments]
fees are $160 [ or $320 for 2 nights] for a eight week term . This is special rate offer for all, so cannot offer further concession this term.
this term is an all levels class, so beginners and intermediate should be able to nominate either night to enrol.

HOOPING [ Hula hoops] Start Tues the 9th of FEB
Tues 7.30 to 8.30 pm all levels, including beginners. Intermediate students may stay back until 9,00.
Fees for the 1 hour class are $120/$102 concession for eight weeks . Intermediate students check with trainer for when do extra times.

CIRCUIT CONDITIONING CLASS
Thursday 6.30 to 7 pm. Starts Thursday 11th of Feb,
fees are $64 for eight weeks [ both full and concession rate]
Get fit fast with our half an hour circuit at circus class An all levels class that you can attend for fun & fitness. You don't have to be attending any other classes; but it will help with conditioning for other classes.


ACRO & DANCE with Wendy
Begins Friday Feb 5th, 6.15 to 7.45 pm for a four week block only.
Fees are $60 / $51 concession, for the 4 weeks.
This is an all levels class, so beginners welcome. This class develops body awareness and skills in acrobatics / acrobalance as well as playing with dance moves. Any further enquires please let me know by email and will confirm with Wendy.


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

REAL: FW: New Lemon Zest group - Car Lemons! (31 January)


 

                                       

 

 


New Lemon Zest group The Car Lemons!!!

A group of women who enjoy going for a drive, exploring different areas, and having fun whilst doing it!

 

Our inaugural outing will take us to Mount Tomah Botanical Gardens on Sunday 31 January 2010, at 11.30am.

We will meet at Blackheath train station and can carpool from there.

We will have a picnic at the gardens, so bring food and drink!

 

Please RSVP by Saturday 30 January so we will have an idea who is coming! Please email johana_iren@iprimus.com.au

 

This is a nice weather event, if in doubt on the day please ring Johana (Deleted) to check!

 

See you then!

Johana




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REAL: Illawarra Mardi Gras - deadline for Sign-ups is NEXT TUESDAY 19th January

FWD:

Hi all,

Please send the following to your networks if you know if anyone that indicated that they want to be involved in the Illawarra Rising Mardi Gras Float.

The deadline for Sign-ups is NEXT TUESDAY 19th January. If you want to be in the float you must attend this meeting or notify myself or Steen to let us know that you are not attending.

Sorry to be abrupt, but it's decision making time. If you can't attend the meeting or have the organisation to RSVP, then you might as well just go and watch the parade because you're obviously not that interested in taking part.

The sign-up form can be found on the following link, send me a message if you have problems accessing it.

Download your entry form here:
http://phoenixtheatre.net.au/MgFloatMemberForm2010.pdf

The float is cheap compared to lots of the other floats (only $20), from which you will get your own T-shirt (If you signed up earlier it would have been cheaper).

There are also reports that being in the parade will get you into the after party for free, so you'll be saving money if you intended going to that.

Only a few weeks out now, so invite your friends (today) sign-up, and come along to the meeting to find out what you can wear and how you can help out!

Cheers,

Trevor


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REAL News: Illawarra Mardi Gras Float Update

Illawarra Mardi Gras Float Entry 2010

Be Quick!

This year the GLBTI Community of the Illawarra will be marching in the Mardi Gras Parade! YAY!
Rumour has it that there is a FREE after march party at Moore Park or all those partiipating in this years MG Parade. Our theme is Illawarra Rising: A Feast of Fools, so some of our costumes will be wonderfully outrageous.

You will need to register and come along to the next meeting if you are keen to be involved. Hope to see you there.

Please forward this to all your GLBTI friends in the Illawarra and surrounds, lets fill our marching crew with friends and celebration

Float Title "Illawarra Rising"
PO Box 1073
Wollongong, NSW. 2500
(02) 4226 1163
0407 067 343
office@phoenixtheatre.net.au


Download your entry form here:
http://phoenixtheatre.net.au/MgFloatMemberForm2010.pdf

Cheers Wendy
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Monday, January 11, 2010

REAL 2010 Planning meeting, Tomorrow night

Just a reminder for all those keen to help set the direction for REAL over the next 12 months.

REAL 2010 Planning meeting
6-7.30pm, Tue, 12 January 2010,
Thirroul- text 0431 88 7770 for details

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A social and support group for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
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REAL: Fwd: Bundanon Trust Riversdale Festival - 16 January 2010

Riversdale Festival 2010

The Riversdale Festival will bring iconic Australian performers and local community groups together to create a magical environment of interactive performances, workshops and sound-scapes along the banks of the Shoalhaven River, the inspiration for much of Arthur Boyd's work.

Internationally acclaimed artists Stalker Theatre, Erth (pictured), TaikOz Drummers and Circus Monoxide will transform Riversdale into a place of fantasy and discovery with interactive workshops to engage both young and old.

Saturday 16 January 2010

Gates open 9.30am
Circus Workshops 10.00am-12.00pm
Festival Events 1.00-5.00pm

Cost:
$60 family discount (2 adults, 2 children)
$25 adult
$20 concession
$10 children 5 to 16
FREE children under 5

http://www.bundanon.com.au/content/riversdale-festival-2010



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REAL: Gay Camping NSW, Fri 22- Tue 26 Jan, west of Nowra

FWD

Australia Day weekend hasn't been busier for Gay Camping NSW with two camps scheduled to cater for the growing number of keen campers willing to enjoy the great outdoors.

The guys putting this trip together have been drawn to Coolendel for it's reasonable proximity to the Pretty Beach camp for a possible day trip and also the challenging fire trails in the area for 4 wheel driving, an activity which has been gaining interest amongst members lately.

COST: $24.00 per person/per night camping fee. (subject to confirmation)

Coolendel is a privately owned & managed bush reserve on the South Coast, west of Nowra. Sadly no Pets are welcome, but neither are motor bikes or generators!

Bush camping here comes with some luxuries other sites don't normally offer - hot showers and flushing toilets! There's the large Shoalhaven river with canoe hire, loads of kangaroos, wombats, possums, goannas and even peacocks.

Onsite is a small shop but make sure you bring everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one.

At this stage the proprietors aren't taking bookings & it will be first in first served with payment on arrival.

ACCESS: Regular passenger vehicles can access the campground although the last 10 km are well maintained dirt road.

TRAVEL: Head south on the Princess Hwy to Nowra. Cross the Shoalhaven River at the Nowra Road Bridge. At the 5th set of traffic lights, turn right into Kalandar Street and continue to the roundabout. Take second turn from the roundabout into Albatross Road, then turn right into Yalwal Road (Yalwal, Burrier, Coolendel turnoff). Stay on this road, following Coolendel signs. The road will turn from bitumen to dirt, but don't give up. Slow down so you don't damage the car and enjoy the scenery. It's about 10km down the dirt road, passing some great views of the Shoalhaven River. See the map link below for campsite marker and travel directions from Sydney CBD.

For more info,
http://www.coolendel.com.au/


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Thursday, January 7, 2010

FWD: Circus WOW 2010

Hi,

Circus WOW is a womens' circus based in Wollongong, they run classes for women and children in circus skills. It's a great way to keep fit and meet new women.

If you are interested in becoming involve, please contact them.

email: CIRCUS WOW <circuswow@gmail.com>
Web: http://www.circuswow.org.au/


From WOW:
Happy new year and may 2010 be a fabulous year full of all things joyful & fun.  We are excited to let you know that WOW can start the new decade of classes with Aerials!! After a whole year without any swinging and climbing and spinning around upside down !!
Aerials will kick off the term on Monday 25th January 7.30-9.30 and
Wednesday 27th January 6.30-9.00pm.  Let us know what night your interested in or if there is another time slot that suites you better. 
 Stay tuned for the finalized program for January/Feb 2010.  See below for the program so far. 


 Mondays - Aerials  - 7:30 to 9:30
 Tuesdays - Hoops  - 7:30 to 9:00
 Wednesdays - Aerials -  6:30 to 8:30
 Thursdays - Circuit - 6:30 to 7:00
 Fridays - Acro Dance  - 6:15 to 7:45
Saturday – Workshops and act development -  3:15 to 5:15

All classes will take place at the Monoxide Space Jardine St Fairy Meadow

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REAL: Tonights Dinner Cancelled

Dear REALers,

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances this months REAL dinner has had to be canceled.
However if you were planning to go, TRANGS is a great cheap friendly restaurant I hope you still do, and have a great night.
REAL Illawarra Dinner
6-8pm, first Thursday of month,
TRANGS, Kiera St, Wollongong
6pm, Thu, 7 Jan 2010
TRANGS, Kiera St, Wollongong


The planning meeting is still on, if you are keen, please let us know....
REAL 2010 Planning meeting
6-7.30pm, Tue, 12 January 2010,
Thirroul- text 0431 88 7770 for details

Cheers Wendy


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Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts
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Fwd: BLUSH Hawkesbury Car Rally Sunday 7th Feb 2010

fwd.....

BLUSH CAR RALLY      
Sunday 7th Feb 2010
 
Come and join us and see a bit of the Hawkesbury Area
on our second car rally.
 
After the rally enjoy a Free Sausage sizzle and a drink
to every participant and weather permitting join in or
just cheer on the pool volley ball ,prizes and a great
time.
All you have to do is bring your car, or bike or any mode
of transport you choose,  and a smile.
 
Major Prize   4 Nights Accommodation  Spa Cottage Pamper Package
"Little Auburge"
 
Entry fee : $25.00 (driver and passenger)
               $10.00 per extra passenger
Registration and payment by the 2nd Feb 09
 
 email: b.l.u.s.h_@hotmail.com 
Phone Kathryn 0438774267

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