Monday 23 September 2013

In view of the popularity of our picnics, we have again organised two this year. Our second will be on Monday, 23 September 2013 in our popular spot in Rhodes Park, near the Kokoda kiosk. We have booked the shelter, which should cope well with most weather conditions. Please note this is the fourth Monday of September, owing to unavailability of the shelter on the third Monday. The shelter provides spacious bench seating for 48 people, so in the expectation that our numbers may exceed this, those travelling by car please consider bringing folding chairs and a small table.

Travel can be by own vehicle, in which case parking can be accessed via Hospital Road, following the signs to the kiosk. Limited free 2-hour parking exists adjacent to the kiosk, and all street parking is 2-hour for non-locals. The Concord hospital car park offers substantial all day parking, and is a 5-minute walk from the shelter along the memorial track, starting from a gate at the north-west corner of the car park. Currently $5 in gold coins or a note is required to enter the hospital car park. Close by there is also a 3 hour free car park accessed via Mary Street East. A location map will be available when booking. For those wishing to travel by train, the site is a 600-metre walk from Rhodes Station. As usual, morning tea and a BBQ lunch will be provided, starting at around 10.30 a.m. Plastic plates, cutlery and mugs will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Please come along with your partners and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship. The cost for the picnic is $20. To ensure adequate catering, PLEASE book by the previous Tuesday.

Outings Organiser: John Peters, phone: 9869-1957 or 0414-452-565