Old Colonists' Club Ballarat in Ballarat, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Old Colonists' Club Ballarat

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5331 2461

Address: 20 Lydiard 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Reminder the Association will be holding a CHRISTMAS PARTY AT CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE (together with the Residents AGM) at approximately 6.00 pm on Monday, 2nd December 2019. Please note that the Club will not be open on this date. (With this weather it is lucky we have the community centre!!!)

24.01.2022 If you are interested in the award winning film our own Gene Geoffrey worked on you can see a teaser here.

24.01.2022 Fantastic news for our retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove. We are thrilled to be included in this initiative.

24.01.2022 We are grateful to Hilton White Estate for their financial support towards the Hilton White Cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. The cottage was officially named last Sunday with Andrew Tweedie cuttong the ribbon.

23.01.2022 From our balcony

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23.01.2022 Thinking its too wet for White Night? Think again, and join us on the balcony.

21.01.2022 Members enjoying White Night on the Balcony. Photo by Clare Gervasoni

21.01.2022 We are grateful to Melville and Marie Charles for their financial support towards the Charles Cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. The cottage was officially named last Sunday.

20.01.2022 Don't forget Members Night tonight since the club is closed on Good Friday. Wishing everyone a happy and safe easter.

20.01.2022 O Welcome Members and guests to MEMBERS NIGHT and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year. o The MOVIE CLUB will be meeting on Sunday, 20th January at 5.00 pm at The Regent for coffee/drinks prior to the movies at approximately 6.00 pm. ... o The END OF THE MONTH DINNER will be held Friday 25th January and will be gourmet pizzas at a cost of $10.00 per head. o The CLUB will be closed Monday 28th January next for the AUSTRALIA DAY HOLIDAY. o Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase. See Maurice. o Please support the Associations fundraiser for the further development of 15 new units at CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE. Tax deductable donations can be made to the Association. For further information, email [email protected] or make a direct deposit to Westpac BSB 033 605 Account 702217 and provide your details for receipting purposes.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Gene Geoffrey on your part in making an award winning film.

19.01.2022 Gerald's made the front page of The Courier!

19.01.2022 Last Sunday we officially launched 15 new cottages at our retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove. Last year Ian S. Fraser , Chairman of the Joe White Estate, opened the Community Centre. This is now recornised on a plaque at the entrance of the Community Centre, and reestablished plaques from earlier donors.

18.01.2022 Eat and drink with friends.. The LAST FRIDAY DINNER will be held tomorrow Friday 31st January and will be a Gourmet pizzas at a cost of $10.00 per head.... The FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH LUNCH will be held Friday 7th February, please let the Neil know if you or any guests are attending for catering purposes. An updated CALENDAR OF EVENTS is attached and also on display on our notice board. Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase..

18.01.2022 Well done Penny! https://www.abc.net.au//scientist-names-tiny-ant/12176788

18.01.2022 In the news ...

17.01.2022 Great to see Jo in The Courier. Not just an entrepreneur, Jo is also an OCA Councillor!

16.01.2022 We are grateful to Joe White Estate for their financial support towards the Hilton White Cottage at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. The cottage was officially named last Sunday, with the ribbon being cut by Ian S. Fraser, Chair of the Joe White Bequest and Hilton White Estate.

15.01.2022 THE LAST FRIDAY DINNER Will be Friday 30th August next and will be Gourmet Pizzas at a cost of $10.00 per head. Please ensure you have purchased your ticket by 6.45pm. ... Due to supplier increases, beer, wine & spirits will increase by 50c per glass from the 1st September next. An updated CALENDAR OF EVENTS to the end of October 2019 is on display on the Noticeboard. o Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase.. o Please support the Associations fundraiser for the further development of 15 new units at CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE. Tax deductable donations can be made to the Association. For further information, email [email protected] or make a direct deposit to Westpac BSB 033 605 Account 702217 and provide your details for receipting purposes.

14.01.2022 How good is our retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove looking !? Thanks to Jamie Sleep for the update. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php

14.01.2022 Unfortunately The OLD COLONISTS CLUB Heritage dinner has been cancelled. The Club once again will be opening on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May for HERITAGE WEEKEND and we still require some volunteers for the preparation and serving of Devonshire Teas. Speak with Marg or Judy. The MOVIE CLUB will be meeting on Sunday, 19th May at 5.00 pm at The Regent for coffee/drinks prior to the movies at approximately 6.00 pm. ... o Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase.. o Please support the Associations fundraiser for the further development of 15 new units at CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE. Tax deductable donations can be made to the Association. For further information, email [email protected] or make a direct deposit to Westpac BSB 033 605 Account 702217 and provide your details for receipting purposes.

12.01.2022 We have made it onto the front page of the Ballarat Heritage Festival Website. Don't miss out on scones and tours during the last weekend in May.

12.01.2022 Consider joining us on the balcony at the Old Colonists Club on Saturday 21st of September - White Night - Ballarat 2019 Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BFGYQ

11.01.2022 Seasons greetings to members and friends.

11.01.2022 Our beautuful hall on White Night. Photo by Joy Robson

11.01.2022 Dear Members, Further to our September update, the Committee is pleased to confirm that the Club will be re-opening on Thursday, 5 November, 2020. As previously advised, at this stage we will only be opening on Thursdays and Fridays at 4.30 pm, with table service only in the front two rooms and the balcony no sitting in the Wine Room or at the bar. Pursuant to CURRENT Covid restrictions (as at 28.10.2020), numbers permitted to attend are limited. Due to the room sizes, ...we are able to accommodate up to 10 people in each of the two front rooms on tables of 4 persons, and up to 20 people on the balcony, seated at the tables as set up for social distancing. As a result of the limitation on numbers attending, the Committee has decided that only Members will be able to attend for the time being. This is to ensure that Members wishing to attend will not be turned away due to insufficient space. We will advise Members when they are able to invite non-member visitors. Bookings to attend are recommended to ensure seating availability. Please call the Club after 3.30 on 5331 2461 on the day you wish to attend to make a booking. As previously advised, all Members attending will be required to sign in on our Covid Register on arrival and provide a contact number and set out the date and time of attendance. The Register will be located just outside the door to the Bar and once Members have signed in, they will be able to enter the Bar to order and pay for their drinks and then take a seat in one of the front rooms or balcony. Drinks will be delivered to the tables. It is requested that Members adhere to the Covid signage in the Club regarding the numbers at the tables and the maximum capacity of each area. Please also note that there will be designated entry and exit doors. Due to the Covid requirements, we will be unable to offer the usual finger food but we will have the usual chips and twisties available (at their usual cost) and will also provide, free of charge, individually packaged cheese and biscuits. The Committee has decided, due to the limitation on numbers, that we will run a raffle on each of the opening days (rather than the usual numbers sheets), with the draw being done at approximately 7 pm. Raffle tickets will cost $1.00 each and the prizes are the usual bottle of wine, 6 pack of beer or chocolates. The proceeds of the raffles will go towards paying for the cost of the cheese and biscuits being provided. The Committee is looking forward to catching up with all of our regional Members. The Old Colonists’ Club Committee

10.01.2022 Another great White Night photo of the hall. If you took a photo on the night please share. Photo by Clare Gervasoni

10.01.2022 Welcome Members and guests to MEMBERS NIGHT. THE LAST FRIDAY DINNER will be tomorrow and is Judys famed home made lasagne, chips & salad at a cost of $15.00 per head.... The OLD COLONISTS CLUB Heritage dinner is to be held on Saturday 18th May at 7.00 Guest Speaker is Professor George Kannourakis who Im sure will give a very informative and entertaining speech. Bookings are essential tickets are $60 per head and are available now. A flyer detailing the dinner is attached. The Club once again will be opening on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May for HERITAGE WEEKEND and we still require some volunteers for the preparation and serving of Devonshire Teas. Speak with Marg or Judy. An updated CALENDAR OF EVENTS to 26th July 2019 is attached for information and also on display on our notice board. The FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH LUNCH will be held Friday 3rd May, please let our Club Manager, Neil Condron know if you or any guests are attending for catering purposes. o Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase.. o Please support the Associations fundraiser for the further development of 15 new units at CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE. Tax deductable donations can be made to the Association. For further information, email [email protected] or make a direct deposit to Westpac BSB 033 605 Account 702217 and provide your details for receipting purposes.

09.01.2022 Many thanks to Joy Robson for sending in these magnificent views from the top of the former Bank of Australasia, Northwest corner of Lydiard and Sturt Street, w...here Chris Packer & Associates now operate. Joy (and her son James) was up on the roof to undertake historic chimney restoration works. Why not look up on the roof from across the road and see if you can spot those chimney stacks. We will add the photos into our photo album: Cnr Lydiard and Sturt Streets https://www.facebook.com/pg/ballaratvictoria/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10152128222396722 Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-ee! A sweep is as lucky As lucky can be

09.01.2022 The balcony of the Old Colonists Hall is the place to be on a wet White Night.

08.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS for 12th April 2019 o The OLD COLONISTS CLUB Heritage dinner is to be held on Saturday 18th May at 7.00 Guest Speaker is Professor George Kannourakis who Im sure will give a very informative and entertaining speech. Bookings are essential tickets are $60 per head and are available now.... o The Club will be closed Friday 19th and Monday 22nd April for EASTER and Thursday 25th April for ANZAC DAY. o THE LAST FRIDAY DINNER will be held 26th April and will be Judys famed home made lasagne, chips & salad at a cost of $15.00 per head. o The BREAKFAST CLUB will be meeting Saturday 13th April at 9.00am at The Lakeview Hotel. o The Club once again will be opening on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May for HERITAGE WEEKEND and we seek some volunteers for the preparation and serving of Devonshire Teas. Speak with Marg or Judy. o The MOVIE CLUB will be meeting on Sunday, 21st April at 5.00 pm at The Regent for coffee/drinks prior to the movies at approximately 6.00 pm. o Ballarat OLD COLONISTS book and wine are still available for purchase.. o Please support the Associations fundraiser for the further development of 15 new units at CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE. Tax deductable donations can be made to the Association. For further information, email [email protected] or make a direct deposit to Westpac BSB 033 605 Account 702217 and provide your details for receipting purposes.

08.01.2022 Geralds made the front page of The Courier!

07.01.2022 We are grateful to Vince and Glynis Braybrook for their financial support towards the Braybrook Cottage. The cottage was officially named last Sunday.

06.01.2022 The Committee of the Club and the Council of the Association trust that all of our members are keeping well during this difficult time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. While the social distancing and isolation requirements we are required to follow at this time are affecting one of our favourite pastimes - socialising at the Club - it appears that the Governments restrictions are working and hopefully we will see further relaxation of some of the requirements which will enable ...the re-opening of the Club. In the meantime, it is proposed that we send periodic newsletters (by email or post to those without email) to keep in touch with everyone. Keep an eye out for our first Newsletter in the near future. We would ask, however, that if anyone has any interesting articles or funny stories (suitable for publication) that they be submitted to the Club via email (to [email protected]) so that we can incorporate them in the Newsletters. Please advise if your contribution is to be anonymous. For example, a Committee Member (who shall remain nameless) recently found the following amongst papers from a number of years ago. The statement is still true today: Lord, give me COFFEE/TEA to change the things I can change AND WINE/BEER to accept the things I cant. We look forward to hearing from members with items for our Newsletters. With regard to future communications, if you know of any members who have recently changed address, please encourage them to let us know (by email or a note in the post) details of their new address. Also, if you know of a member who has an email address but has not been receiving emails from the Club, please let us know the relevant email address so that we can update the Clubs records. Please keep well and as soon as we are advised under what circumstances we are allowed to re-open, we will be in touch again Kind regards to you all from The Committee

05.01.2022 The lights are up on the balcony, the gin bar is ready, the room is set. Now all we need to do is to wait until tomorrow night and drink gin! See you there.

02.01.2022 Thank you to Bendigo Bank for the donation towards a defibrilator!

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Merle Hathaway who has been recognised as a distinguished alumni of Federation University. There is so much talent within our membership!