Club News - February 2016
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Club News - February 2016
ISSUE 463, February 2016 www.twintowns.com.au Open Daily from 8am (QLD) Open Daily from 9.30am (NSW) P 07 5536 2277 P 07 5536 2277 Show Bookings 1800 014 014 JUNIORS Open Daily from 10.30am (NSW) P 07 5536 2277 Shade sails for sun safety at Oasis Pools It took many years of hard work by Masters Swimmers club member Dave Maynard, Club Management, and Member for Tweed Geoff Provest but finally it’s paid off with the announcement that their application for Community Building Partnership Program funding to install a shade sail at Oasis Pools at Club Banora has been approved. The Community Building Partnership Program, an initiative of the NSW government, provides funding for projects that benefit the local community through building or improvement of facilities that deliver positive social, recreational or environmental outcomes. The NSW Government will provide $25,650 towards the project, with Twin Towns matching their contribution dollar-for-dollar to complete the $51,300 project. The new shade sail will provide 132 square metres of sun protection for swimmers and will be especially beneficial to those competing in competitions and carnivals. Dave Maynard said the shade sail will cover a large area at the kiosk end of the pool. “The shade sail is 22 metres long and 6 metres wide, so swimmers will be under cover when they queue behind the blocks and also in the pool in front of the blocks. “For safety reasons, the shade sail will be high enough to ensure it doesn’t obstruct vision of the entire pool. “During carnivals, the kids dive from the starting blocks and sometimes queue for five or ten minutes or more in the hot sun so the location of the new shaded area will be ideal,” said Dave. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said it was fantastic to be in a position to assist a great community organisation like Twin Towns in their provision of better facilities for use by the wider community. “Sun safety is an important issue, especially in the climate in which we live. “This new structure will significantly improve the amenity for schools, swimming clubs, social groups, seniors and all members of the community who use Oasis Pools for recreational swimming, competitions or carnivals,” said Geoff. Twin Towns Executive Business Manager Rod Pain said installation of the new shade sail, From left, Dave Maynard, Rod Pain, Michael Fraser, Geoff Provest and David Misson. expected to commence in late March or early April, is not likely to cause any inconvenience to swimmers during construction. “There may be the need to fence off a small area during construction but this is not likely to cause any major disruption to regular pool activities. “We are sure the benefits of the new shade sail will far outweigh any inconvenience and we thank the NSW Government and acknowledge the assistance of May the Best Member Win Members, get excited! Commencing 1 April 2016 a brand new Members Advantage car giveaway with prizes totalling almost $50,000 is coming to Twin Towns. After the major prize draw on Friday 1 July, one lucky member will ‘live the dream’ when they drive away with a new set of luxury wheels. This car is something really special and as the promotion is exclusively for members, no card, no chance to win! Get along to the Twin Towns membership desk today or submit a membership application online at www.twintowns.com.au and you could be on the road to driving one of the greatest prizes ever offered by the Club. When the promotion commences on 1 April, members will receive a ticket in the car draw when they make their first purchase of the day at Twin Towns, Club Banora, Twin Towns Juniors or Signatures Restaurant at Mantra Twin Towns. Qualifying purchases are those that earn Members Advantage points, such as food, beverages and entertainment. After making a purchase, members can swipe their membership card at the Members Advantage Kiosk at any of the three Clubs and place their entry ticket in the specially marked barrels or in the car, which will be onsite soon at Twin Towns. Following the major prize draw for the car on Friday 1 July, 30 runnerup prizes will be drawn. Each will win a dining voucher for two valued at $200. 12 school swimming carnivals attended by approximately 3,000 children and hosts regular amateur swim meets for Swimming Clubs from Twin Towns, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern NSW. Geoff Provest in helping get this project across the line. “The members of the Masters Swimmers Club have been ‘unsinkable’ in their determination to get this shade sail and I am pleased that we can now deliver on this project,” said Rod. In the past, there has been a need to erect up to six individual tents to provide shade for officials at the amateur swim meets. This year, thanks to the new shade sail, these requirements will be covered. Every year, Oasis Pools at Club Banora is used by around 150,000 children and adults, who visit the pool to swim recreationally, competitively or for coaching. Last year Oasis Pools hosted STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to Club News and get the latest news and more from Twin Towns delivered online every month! Subscribe during February and go in the draw to WIN $100 TWIN TOWNS MONEY to spend on dining, shows, entertainment or accommodation at Mantra Twin Towns. Look out for the new car at Twin Towns and stay tuned for more information in the next edition of Club News. *Terms and conditions apply. See website for details. FEATURED TRIVIA AT 1ST ON WHARF PAGE 5 BENNY NELSON PAGE 5 www.twintowns.com.au | Ph: 07 5536 2277 BRITISH INVASION AT TWIN TOWNS PAGE 7 Go to www.twintowns.com.au home page where you will find ‘STAY CONNECTED’. Enter your email address and keep an eye out for the latest Club News when in lands in your inbox on the 1st of the every month. ISSUE 463, February 2016 | 1 CLUBNEWS www.twintowns.com.au BOARD CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 10 MAY 2016 Twin Towns Annual General Meeting is to receive the Board Report, Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 and the reports by Directors and Auditors thereon. At this year’s Annual General Meeting, an election year, members will be asked to select nine (9) directors for the ensuing two year term to act as caretakers overseeing the strategic management of Twin Towns Services Clubs and Resort on behalf of members. Company director positions are open to members who pass the necessary criteria such as, having been a member for a period of two years, and who are acceptable in accordance with the Corporations Act, The Registered Clubs Act and Twin Towns Constitution. In 2010 changes to the Registered Clubs Act resulted in any new director now required to obtain the appropriate educational skill sets available through registered training providers to be eligible to sit on any board of management of Registered Clubs. Understanding the principles of good corporate governance and due diligence are an essential ingredient in the ever increasing club regulatory environment, along with your responsibility and liability as a company director. The ClubsNSW Directors Institute has designed a significant future director’s pack with a wealth of information for the consideration of any potential directors prior to nominating for club boards. When the Registered Clubs Act was updated in 2012 Twin Towns Board of fifteen took the proactive approach to reduce director numbers by three in 2014 and again with another reduction of three in 2016 to achieve the mandated nine prior to 1 January 2017 as mandated by the Act. This reduction was adopted as a notice of motion by members at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. Once members have elected the nine directors for the following two year term and as soon as practicable after the Annual General Meeting the elected directors adjourn to choose the Deputy Board Chairperson and the Chairperson for the following two year term when the next election of officers takes place. Regardless of regulatory director reductions members are still entitled to nominate for positions on the board of management with mandatory prescribed advertising for director positions at Twin Towns Services Club to take place on 6 February 2016 with elections at the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2016. What is Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)? One of the most controversial and least understood issues involving members, patrons and staff at Twin Towns Clubs and Resort is based around the Liquor Act and indefensible intoxication regulations. For any staff to request persons deemed to be under the influence of alcohol to leave the premises in accordance with the Liquor Act is for the benefit of other members, patrons, the Licensee and the community. Intoxication is a serious matter with serious implications for many. Consequently, during early December local Police Officers Sergeant Brad Stewart and Senior Constable Grant Seddon from Licensing provided terrific insight to directors, management and staff on the ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol Regulation’ along with ramifications for all under the company umbrella, including patrons. These presentations were led by our consulting compliance officer from Trojan Corporate and Twin Towns Clubs and Resort Manager of Security encompassing some 350 staff on the Responsible Service of Alcohol. RSA is: Minimising alcohol related problems, violence and anti-social behaviour (harm minimisation); Selling alcohol responsibly; Implementing best practice and strategies to prevent intoxication; Compliance with NSW Liquor Laws; Not serving minors or intoxicated persons; Recognising intoxication; Discouraging harmful activities; Understanding the impact of alcohol abuse and misuse on the community; Promoting and supporting safe environments. The evolution of the NSW Liquor Laws and RSA over the last twenty years has resulted in much tougher penalties and greater responsibilities for those working in the liquor and hospitality industry, as well as patrons attending clubs, hotels, night clubs etc. They are a direct result of noncompliance and non-conformance by some liquor Licensees. You will recall the extreme measures adopted in Newcastle and Kings Cross with lock-outs after 1am due to intoxication and out of control patrons, and the complete lack of compliance by some venues which resulted in these closures being deemed necessary to reduce alcoholrelated violence, intoxication and resulting community problems. The Law states that it is unlawful for a licensee or staff member to sell or supply liquor to an intoxicated person on licenced premises [Section 73(2)] of the Liquor Act 2007. The maximum penalty is $11,000. The KEY explanation under the Act for a person to be deemed intoxicated is if “that person’s speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is noticeably affected and it is reasonable in the circumstances to believe that the affected speech, balance, co-ordination or behaviour is the result of the consumption of liquor”. Twin Towns Clubs and Resort management, staff and security personnel make no apology for following the letter of the law with the following severe ramifications applicable for nonconformance. When breaches of the Liquor Act are identified penalties of up to $11,000 and or twelve months suspension under the Liquor Act are applicable to Licensees, Staff, Patrons and Minors. To cause directors, management and staff to strictly adhere to the law the Act was reviewed in 2012 to include ‘The Three Strikes and You’re Out’ Policy. The first strike for an offence is active for three years while severe Licence conditions may be imposed for a first or second offence. A third strike can result in the imposition of Licence conditions, Licence suspension for up to twelve months, licence cancellation and a moratorium on a new liquor licence being granted for the same business operators at the premises for up to twelve months and/or disqualification of a Licensee for any period of time. Ramifications for directors managing members’ assets and Licensees as shown are severe. To avoid prosecution the licensee will need to show that the person has been refused service, the person has been asked to leave the premises, the police had been attempted to be contacted or contacted to assist in removing the person from the premises. Unfortunate as it would appear a person who has been identified as being intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol) must leave the premises and the belief that if one stops drinking you are entitled to remain on the premises is not acceptable nor negotiable under the NSW Liquor Act. Once a person has been refused entry or ejected from a licenced premises you may not attempt to re-enter the premises for twenty four hours, you must not remain within the vicinity of the premises (50 metres) without a reasonable excuse such as waiting for transport or fearful of personal safety and must not re-enter the vicinity of the premises within six hours without a reasonable excuse. For abusing this regulation a maximum court fine of $5,500 applies. Police and offices of the OLGR also have the option of issuing a $550 penalty on the spot for each time you refuse to move on. Our staff may not always be accurate with their assessments, but in light of the ramifications, when in doubt they are better to err on the side of caution. The consequences of continuing to serve an intoxicated patron are far-reaching, dangerous and may cost them their job or the Club its licence. I have been known to enjoy a cold beer or two but understand I am responsible for my actions so please enjoy our clubs and resort, be respectful and diligent, and good health to all. I look forward to catching up around our clubs. Michael Fraser FEATURED Twin Towns Masters Swimming The Masters Swimming Club enjoyed a busy and productive year in training, competition and socially, attending many carnivals including River City, Miami, Noosa, Yamba, Marlborough, Toowoomba and New Zealand. The Club also participated in ‘Postal Events’, which means they swim at their own pool and send the results back to the officiating Club. Amongst the most notable were the British Open and the Redland Bay Postals, where great results earned medals and certificates. This year, as in the past, dedicated coaches Kaye and Linda provided all the necessary guidance and corrective advice to ensure members swim at their highest level during meets. 2 | Internal competitions are also well attended with trophies awarded to the winners at the Masters Swimmers AGM, including the John Scarr Trophy for the closest nominated time over a 1000 metre swim. The monthly PSG (Pat Scott-Glassock) Trophy is a nominated time over 100 metres. The best of six times in a calendar year wins the trophy. The Club was also involved in Masters Swimming competitions such as recording the metres swum up to and beyond one million, with awards presented for one, two, five, ten, etc. It usually takes a good swimmer about three years to achieve one million metres. Each year, the Club counts the metres and Masters ISSUE 463, February 2016 Masters Swimming Redland Bay Postals team proudly show off their certificates. Warriors trophies are presented by Masters Swimming Australia to the highest recorded metres. At 96 years young, club member George Corones has racked up many achievements over the years and, in fact, had another couple of FINA World Top Ten Results in 2014. The social year culminated in a trip to Norfolk Island, where 12 members enjoyed a rollicking and unforgettable time in this almost forgotten territory of Australia. Go there! There are currently 58 members of the Masters Swimming Club. Secretary Freda keeps the Club Ph: 07 5536 2277 on the straight and narrow and financially, our heads are above the deep end of the pool, thanks to the effort of Treasurer, Michael. There are lots of unsung helpers that make a club work and their help is always appreciated. David Misson | www.twintowns.com.au CLUBNEWS www.twintowns.com.au Six Million Metre Woman At 66 years young, Masters Swimming Club member Jenny Nock is a wife, mum and nanny. She also has a solid track record as a consistent ‘high achiever’ in the pool, racking up an astonishing medal tally at Masters swimming events across Australia. At the age of 46, the former Toowoomba TV presenter slowly became accomplished in each swimming stroke, thanks to her Water Dragons coach Andrew Hunter at Oasis Pools at Club Banora. Since joining Twin Town Masters Swimming Club, Jenny has recorded almost six million metres (6,000kms) in pools around the country. She has competed in a Masters Swimming Australia (MSA) event, travelling to Townsville, Launceston, Darwin and Canberra, and collecting sixteen gold, six silver and two bronze medals along the way. Jenny also swam in five other meets and collected fifteen gold, three silver and three bronze medals. Jenny is ‘swimming proof’ that anything is possible, with a little support, encouragement and professional coaching to set you on the right path. Water Dragons offer learn to swim programs designed to maximise the potential of every swimmer, no matter what their age. Whether you wish to learn to swim for fitness, to socialise and meet new friends or to fulfil a lifelong goal, Water Dragons is the perfect place to start. To contact Andrew Hunter at Water Dragons, call 07 5523 1781 or email [email protected] Tony & Patti’s New Vogue Dancing “We thought our careers were easing off and we’d take this job with no pressure in it. Things simply escalated,” said Patti. Couples glide and spin across British ballroom dancefloors to soundtracks arranged by Club Banora and Twin Towns favourite Tony Gilbert. The trombone player, bassist, pianist and arranger reinvents hits of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s for dances like the cha cha, jive, foxtrot and tango. Mixing business and pleasure, they opened for the Mayor’s ball in Tamworth before jetting off to host 30 dancers as their guests aboard Celebrity Millennium for a dance cruise in Singapore. His latest album C’est Si Bon was the No. 1 album on the UK danceable music charts through Christmas and the year’s best seller in its genre. Tony and Patti return after a summer break for Social New Vogue Dancing at Club Banora every Thursday evening during February from 6-9pm DST. Website www.newvoguemusic. com, featuring recordings by The Tony Gilbert Sound and Tony Gilbert Studio Orchestra, boasts the largest selection of downloadable sequence dance music in the southern hemisphere. Mr Gilbert’s music is released in the UK on Maestro Records, a studio dedicated to modern sequence, ballroom, Latin and old-time dance music. His musicianship is no secret at Club Banora and Twin Towns, where his arrangements have long been enjoyed by audiences who gather to dance for recreation or listen to songs of yesteryear. Tony and wife Patti, who wed 35 years ago, travelled the world as cruise ship entertainers and an award-winning cabaret act. They joined Twin Towns thinking they’d wind down their careers as they approached retirement. You can also dance away a Tuesday afternoon at Social New Vogue ‘Sequence’ Dancing with Tony and Patti at Twin Towns from 3.30-6.30pm Qld time. Sequence dancing is a style where couples perform the same steps and movements simultaneously, so it is great to be involved or just come along to watch. You can also catch Tony and Patti at Social New Vogue Dancing at Twin Towns every Thursday from 12.30-3.30pm Qld time. Make time for nine Now’s the perfect time to join the Friday Golf Frenzy at Club Banora. Since December, Friday Golf Frenzy has been enticing members and social players alike to come along for nine holes of fun. Friday Golf Frenzy is an enjoyment-focussed competition where handicaps are not essential and fun is a must. All are invited to putt, tally their par and feel like a pro at this friendly Friday afternoon not-so-serious comp. Open to both men and women, Friday Golf Frenzy tees off at 3pm DST at Club Banora and there are weekly prizes to be won. The format gives everyone the chance to win and players are encouraged to qualify for the Friday Golf Frenzy Gala Day and presentation which will take place at the Island House on Friday 25 March. Friday Golf Frenzy is a social occasion and an opportunity to catch up with friends or make some new ones. It’s on every Friday until 25 March at Club Banora. Entry is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Be a Member to Win in Twin Towns luxury car giveaway, coming soon. Apply online NOW! Membership available from $16.50 per year. www.twintowns.com.au Complimentary beverage includes one of the following: meal at se a main 6.95 or more. a h rc u p u when yo ork valued at $1 Slice & F www.twintowns.com.au | Ph: 07 5536 2277 Draught beer Glass of selected sparkling wine Glass of selected white wines Glass of selected red wines Soſt drink (postmix) or Juice Club Banora promotes and supports drinking responsibly. Alcohol is available to over 18’s only Conditions apply. Offer valid from 1 December 2015 to 30 June 2016. Maximum size for beer, soſt drink & juice is schooner. Standard glass applies to all wines. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or 2 for 1 meal specials ISSUE 463, February 2016 | 3 CLUBNEWS www.twintowns.com.au CLUB BANORA FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY CLUB BANORA All times listed are DST. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 8pm – 11pm 11.30am – 2.30pm Bingo Bingo Bingo Bingo Bingo Dance Night Country Mornings 7pm 7pm 4pm – 6pm 10am – 1pm 4pm – 7pm Evening Bingo Novelty Bingo Members Happy Hour Free Kids Day Live Entertainment $1 Off All Beverages 6pm – 9pm Live Entertainment 26th FEB DELISCH WITH GEORGE HARVEY 3rd Rob Keith 10th Wayne Vitali 17th Pieter Kruger 24th Rhys Warner Face Painting, Crafts 25th Special Guest 6.15pm – 6.45pm Tickets On Sale 5pm - 6.15pm Social New Vogue Dancing Showtime 27th FEB Danielle Goullet Presents 7th Michelle Cook 14th George and Danielle 21st Kerry James 28th Liza Beamish & Kathleen Moore 7pm – 10pm Patti Bond Variety Night 5th Rockin Bodgies 12th The Hemis 19th Chris Cook Band 26th Delisch with George Harvey 5pm – 8.30pm Sunday Grooves 7th Davo 14th Dave J 21st Bill Jacobi 28th Davo 13th FEB SLIQUE THE HEMIS BLACK CATS RELOADED 7th Toucan Twango 14th Russell Hinton 21st Toucan Twango 28th Russell Hinton 3.15pm – 4.30pm Rippa Raffle 6pm – 9pm 12th FEB 6th FEB 6th Black Cats Reloaded 13th Wally & the Gators 20th The Shuffle Boys 27th Catfish & the Deejays WALLY & THE GATORS CLUB BANORA SLICE & FORK 2 FOR 1 SPECIALS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Seafood Mornay Rump Steak Chicken Schnitzel Grilled Barramundi Seafood Platter Roast of the Day Large Pizza CLUB BANORA ENTERTAINMENT, RAFFLES & MORE WITH GREG & LAURA DOOLAN FEBRUARY FRIDAYS 4PM-7PM 5th Greg and Laura Doolan 12th Paul Hayman JUNIORS FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT 19th Greg and Laura Doolan 26th Upstage All times listed are DST. FRIDAY SATURDAY 5pm-9pm 5pm-9pm 2.30pm-6.30pm LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC 5th Bagman 12th Mr Troy 19th Dave Cavanagh 26th Scott Whatman SUNDAY 6th Tony McGuinness 13th Triplickit Duo 20th Mark Bono 27th Two & a Half Men 7th Bill Jacobi 14th Sugarfoot 21st Rob Keith 28th Lone Wolf Enjoy friendly, affordable, relaxed dining at Twin Towns Juniors! • Chinese soups & entrées plus Asian-style seafood, beef, chicken, pork, noodles & omelettes • Steaks, pasta, schnitzels & salads • Kids meals only $5 FOR BOOKINGS CALL 07 5599 0436 4 | ISSUE 463, February 2016 MEMBERS ONLY Ph: 07 5536 2277 | www.twintowns.com.au CLUBNEWS www.twintowns.com.au Benny Nelson – a star on the rise Benny Nelson will call the Gold Coast a creative home away from home when he joins a roster of regulars playing Twin Towns during 2016. The 19-year-old singersongwriter from the northwest NSW bush hopes to record his first album later this year, and says his bimonthly spot at Twin Towns will put a regular income into his pocket. Armed with his acoustic guitar, Benny will perform from a songlist that includes contemporary hits by artists like Ed Sheeran alongside Aussie pub rock classics and the occasional original. Benny played his first Twin Towns gigs in January. “I do all sorts of acoustic covers. I’m learning new songs all the time,” he said. “There’s some classic pub rock songs like Khe Sanh (Cold Chisel) and that sort of stuff. And if the mood is right and it seems like the audience is up for it, I might even throw in one of my original songs.” Benny grew up one of five brothers - the middle one - in the north western rural town of Warialda, population about 1500, near Moree. “There was some livestock but mostly, it was wheat and barley on 2,000 acres. I learned to drive a car when I was eight years old and rode motorbikes from the age of 10. It was a pretty awesome thing growing up like that. It’s the thing I miss, being able to jump on a bike and ride around that great big property.” Benny can’t remember a time when music wasn’t part of his life. “Dad would sing us to sleep when we were kids. He didn’t sing professionally, but he had a voice. He’d sing songs by Cat Stevens and The Eagles. By the time I could talk I was singing right along.” Benny joined the Talent Development Program, a Community Partner of ClubsNSW, and the Schools Spectacular in 2010 while he was in Year 9 at Warialda High. Established in 1991, The Talent Development Project Foundation (TDP) is the most successful youth training and development program in the Australian music and entertainment industry. Annually up to 50 NSW school students take part in this program which has produced success stories such as Human Nature, John Foreman, Paulini and a host of award winning country music and musical theatre stars. Bringing the fun back to Trivia Annual Conference at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition late last year. “It might be one of the most important gigs I’ve done. I got a lot of bookings,” said Benny. “Jobs like this one at Twin Towns mean I have some regular money coming in. That means I can save. It all helps.” Selected students are offered a series of monthly masterclass workshops conducted by industry experts, developing their performing, creative, musical and entertainment skills. Benny performs at Twin Towns at The Stage on Friday 5 February (5-8.30pm); Sunday 28 February (4-7pm); Tuesday 8 March 7.3011.30pm; and Thursday 31 March 4-7pm. Twin Towns’ talent scouts discovered Benny when he performed at the ClubsNSW See www.twintowns.com.au for all upcoming entertainment at The Stage. Harry celebrates a milestone What is the colour of Maggie Simpson’s dummy? What is the capital city of Iceland? If you can answer these questions, or at least give it a good crack, then be at 1st on Wharf for the all new Trivia Night when it makes a comeback every Tuesday evening from 2 February from 6pm-8pm. Trivia emcee Mark Brownsdon will host an entertaining night which can be enjoyed by the entire family. Mark is a familiar face and many would recognise him as ‘Lone Wolf’, having performed at Twin Towns and Breezes as a solo artist for over 14 years. a meal with family or friends before we kick off at 6pm,” said Mark. The weekly trivia night is familyfriendly and free to participate. Bring along the kids and play as a team for a bigger, broader ‘brains trust’ or test your trivia knowledge playing solo. There will be some great prizes to be won and no doubt everyone in the room will learn something new before the night is through. The kids are likely to know a few answers that you don’t so be sure to bring them along. Mark says he plans to make Trivia Night at 1st on Wharf an evening for all ages and one that focusses on fun, not just the competition. “We’d like families and groups of friends or singles to join us on Tuesday evenings and enjoy some laughs and a social night out. “It’s an opportunity to enjoy Pianoman Harry Lynn has celebrated 25 years behind the keyboards at Twin Towns where he hosts weekly Monday afternoon New Vogue Dance sessions. The club’s longest serving contract entertainer was joined by his good friend Peter McLaughlin on bass for the Monday January 25 show at The Stage. The pair, who were part of the resident Jazz in the Basement act at The Arts Centre Gold Coast from 2005-2010, still get together once a month to perform both professionally and as friends. “We’ve known each other about 30 years. It’s been said there’s a jack cable between our brains.” The songlist of old hits and originals included one Mr Lynn penned as a tribute for his musical mate called Why Don’t You Dance Something We Can Play To.” “People were always saying at gigs, ‘why don’t you play something we can dance too’, so it was our little joke,” he said. Mr Lynn said he had enjoyed the company of loyal regulars during 25 years at Twin Towns. “Many have become my good friends,” he said. Harry Lynn: New Vogue Dancing, The Stage, Twin Towns, Mondays 12.30pm-3.30pm Qld time. Departing: Brisbane 19 June 2016 Itinerary: Brisbane – Hamilton Island – Cairns Overnight – Willis Island - Brisbane Inside Twin from $1090pp x 2 Oceanview Twin from $1230pp x 2 Balcony Twin from $1580pp x 2 Price includes minimum of $150 onboard credit, soft drink package & bonus mystery tour. Deposit required $250 per cabin. Final Payment 26 March 2016. Mantra Twin Towns Resort (Opposite RSL Sub Branch) P 07 5536 1700 E [email protected] www.globaltravelandcruise.com.au www.twintowns.com.au | Ph: 07 5536 2277 ISSUE 463, February 2016 | 5 INTERNAL CLUBS RSL SUB BRANCH TWEED HEADS & COOLANGATTA Next monthly meeting is Monday 29 February at 12 noon (Qld) in the RSL ANZAC Room. Diary Date: AGM Tuesday 29 March (on Tuesday due to Easter Monday Holiday). Our Sub Branch Library open Wednesday & Fridays 9am12.00 noon. Come in a check out our vast collection of military books. Office Hours Tues – Friday 9am -12 noon. Phone 07 5536 1164 or email [email protected] Jenny Sheehan Office Coordinator on 12 February. Remember to take something warm – one year our whole team turned up in a Goondiwindi op shop to buy jackets! Mark 12 March on your calendar as this is the date for the hotly contested AIF Swimming Championships, and we want to take a strong team, in size as well as ability. Pete Romano celebrated his birthday recently and provided delicious spaghetti bolognese for all swimmers. Graeme Rogers has been in hospital with a leg problem (dancing on a marble table in Parliament House perhaps?) Bubbles EUCHRE & 500 CLUB BRIDGE The President’s Cup will be held on 3 Mondays – 1 February, 8 February and 15 February. You will need to have 3 different partners for this event. Bridge is played on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Twin Towns Juniors at 12.20pm (NSW). Thursday Night Bridge at Coolangatta Seniors Citizen Club has recommenced starting at 7.30pm (NSW). Please be seated 15 minutes prior to starting time to allow the Director of the Day to determine the movement for play. For partners on the day please contact Pat Noble on 07 5524 3682 and for night play John Verdickt on 07 5523 9696. Our games are held upstairs at Twin Towns Juniors in Fraser Drive at Banora Point. 500 is held on Tuesday nights and Euchre on Thursday nights with both commencing at 7pm (NSW). Fees to play are $3 members and $4 non-members and we have prizes on both card nights for placegetters as well as a Lucky Door Prize. Visitors and new residents to the area will be made most welcome and if you would like to brush up your skills come along about 15 minutes earlier on those nights and our players will assist you with a few practice hands. For further information regarding our games please call Pat Lesina on 07 5534 6188. Happy Bridging Joker Judy Valerie Welland, 02 6674 5631 DIGGERS SWIMMING Following the over indulgence of food and alcohol during the festive season, there have been a few slow times recorded, your scribe being one of the guilty parties. Others, however, are swimming strongly, such as our leaders in the monthly point score: 30 metres – Warwick Dredge, 50 metres – Neil Burden, 100 metres – Guy Hawthorne. We need to all be in form for our swim meet at Goondiwindi LADIES BOWLS Ladies Bowls re-commenced in 2016 on 19 January and a great day was had by all on Friday 22 January celebrating Australia Day. It will be a busy time for our Committee, in particular Game Director Judy Johnson for the President’s at Home Day, which is scheduled for Tuesday 9 February. The other event to be held is the Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday 1 March. Hilary S. Publicity Officer MENS BOWLS Lawn bowls is back in full swing with games on Wednesday mornings and afternoon triples, Thursday’s pairs and Saturday triples. Some members are working hard to shed extra kilos put on over the festive season. The 2016 Club Championship nominations are open. The committee is hoping more members will participate this year. If you need assistance in joining a team see one of the committee so you don't miss out. Watch the notice board for closing dates and schedules. Nominations are open for our clubs office bearers this year with elections at our AGM in March. What are you going to do for your club this year? Please remember if joining the committee, training is available. There also are plenty of jobs without computer skills being required. The $5 mat fee day this month is a pair’s game on 11 February, visitors are most welcome at same $5 fee. Good bowling GH RUNNERS AND WALKERS A great day was had by everyone who attended Australia Day celebrations at Ebenezer Park this year. Congratulations to our new Australian Citizen Paula Moore. Well done Paula. Club members are reminded of the up and coming AGM at Twin Towns on Wednesday 2 March at 7pm (NSW). Nominations are invited for all committee positions. Up and coming events: Red Rock to Coffs Harbour 45km Sunday 17 April, Warwick Pentath – run 21/22 May. We are a small friendly Walkers and Runners Club, of all ages and abilities, with a great social calendar. What a great time of the year to get yourself fit and healthy. For further information please check out our website www. ttscrunnersandwalkers.org TENNIS Hoping that you have been watching or been to the Australian Open in Melbourne. Now you should be motivated to get that racquet out of the cupboard and come on down to the Club Banora Tennis Club. We offer social mornings on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 8am and social night on Thursday between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. The advantages of joining the Tennis Club are: three free coaching lessons, free membership to Tennis NSW and free tennis once a month, fitness and meeting new friends. Being part of a the Tennis Club means that you can be a competitive player and join in the Tuesday Ladies competition from 9.15am or on Saturdays from 1pm and meet other members in the District. So at Banora Tennis Club you can be as social or competitive or anywhere in between as you like. Even if you haven't picked up a racquet for a while come along and have fun! Kerry TRIATHLON Twin Towns had a great start to the New Year with 63 triathletes participating in the first event. We have also welcomed numerous enquiries from locals and visitors for their interest in triathlon and participating in weekly events. Please visit twintownstriathlon. org.au for further information. Our club also enjoys additional social events during the season. The Australia Day weekend was the second season trip for interested members and families and was a great success. Special thanks to Vice President Val for organising the 3 day 'Twinnies' fun fest at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre, Lennox Head with social rides, runs, swims and the traditional Aussie cricket game on Australia Day. There are many members in contention for the 2015/2016 annual consistency awards for the highest attendance for the top 10 triathletes. Congratulations to all for your commitment to the Saturday weekend starter of a swim, ride and run! President Wendy SNOOKER CLUB The final Sunday tournament of the year was won by Adam Waller who defeated Steve Springer. The semi-finalists were Paul Chappell and Russell King. The Consolation event was won by Jim Cruz who def Stan Hunter. The Presentation Night at Club Banora on 19 December and was very well supported. The best performance during the year was by Adam Waller reaching the quarter finals of the Australian Open Snooker Championship. The Snooker Club has been advised by the Twin Towns Board that an application has been lodged to the Licensing authorities to make the Snooker Room available to under 18 year olds. If approved, this will take 6 | ISSUE 463, February 2016 Ph: 07 5536 2277 place sometime in 2016. This is the best news we have had in a long time and the culmination of a lengthy effort to achieve this end. Thank you Twin Towns. Good potting. El Presidente GOLF A special welcome to the many new members who have joined the Golf Club over the summer months. Our membership is well over 350 including almost 100 ladies. All competition fields are strong, nearing capacity on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturdays. Thank you to the Pro Shop for managing tee times to ensure all interested members are able to play. Members are encouraged to attend the Golf Section AGM on Saturday 19 March as it is an important opportunity for members to influence Golf Committee priorities for the year ahead. The AGM will elect the positions of Captain – Men, Ladies, Veterans and Member Representative – Men and Ladies. Nominations for the positions and notices of motion close in early February and details can be found on the Halfway House golf notice board. The pre AGM golf competition will be a shot gun start open to both Men and Ladies players. President Ken DIGGERS GOLF 13 December 2015 Monthly Medal: Donor – Social Club; winner Dennis Smith 35 Nett; runner up Rick Chong 37 Nett. 20 December 2015 – Event 2 Man Ambrose: Donor – G Dinham; winner Stan Watkins 32 pts; runner up Woody, Rick Downs 33 ½ pts. 3 January 2016 Event: 2 Man Ambrose: Donor – Diggers; winner Chris Hardings, Michael Byrne 30 Nett; runner up Woody, G Veivers 31 Nett. GARDEN CLUB The first meeting of the year is Tuesday 2 February at 9.30am. We look forward to seeing many gorgeous flowers in the Benching Section and a fun time in choosing the best of the day. The Annual General Meeting will be held on 1 March; the time all committee positions are declared vacant and new people volunteer to lend a hand. Please consider giving some time or assistance to the success of the Garden Club and speak to President Maria at the February meeting. Nomination forms will be available. TIP: A plant with uneven growth may suggest a shape – turn it into a topiary. Visitors and new members welcome and this month can look forward to a guest speaker talking about garden tours. All enquiries to Maria Harry on 07 5524 8234. | www.twintowns.com.au TWIN TOWNS ENTERTAINMENT The Great British invasion Class British acts The Searchers and The Animals and Friends will perform songs from extensive back catalogues dating back more than five decades when their tours land at Twin Towns this month and next. The Searchers were one of the great acts to emerge from the 1960s Merseyside scene and renowned for jangling 12-string guitar, rich harmonies and immaculate vocals as exemplified in hits Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar And Spice, Needles And Pins, Love Potion Number 9 and When You Walk In The Room. The Searchers perform at Twin Towns on February 27 (tickets $38). 1 FEBRUARY BLACK OR WHITE (M) Drama 116 Mins Starring: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Gillian Jacobs Book online at www. twintowns.com.au or call 1800 014 014. 8 FEBRUARY BOYCHOIR (PG) Drama 103 Mins Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Kevin McHale, Josh Lucas Animals founding members CELEBRATING THE SOLID SILVER 60’S John Steel and Mickey DIRECT FROM THE UK... LIVERPOOL’S LEGENDARY GROUP Gallagher are joined by friends Danny Handley and Scott Whitely when The Animals & Friends lands at Twin Towns on March 4 (tickets $40). The Geordies, The Animals and Friends with a song list of gritty R&B and rock-edged pop songs, were the second British band to top the US charts after the Beatles with their multimillion selling anthem House of The The Searchers Rising Sun. 15 FEBRUARY EFFIE GRAY (M) Drama 104 Mins Starring: Dakota Fanning, Greg Wise, Tom Sturridge 22 FEBRUARY FAST & FURIOUS 7 (M) Action/Crime/Thriller 137 Mins Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson Movies screened at 10.30am and 6.30pm Qld 29 FEBRUARY INSURGENT (M) Sci-Fi/Adventure 119 Mins Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James PERFORMING THEIR GREATEST HITS NEEDLES AND PINS • SUGAR AND SPICE WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM THE STAGE FREE ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10.15am 11.30am 10.15am RUSSELL HINTON 12.30pm 3.30pm SOCIAL NEW VOGUE DANCING SOCIAL NEW VOUGE SEQUENCE DANCING HARRY LYNN TONY AND PATTI 4pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 1st JEFF CAMILLERI 8th MATT STOKES 15th SCOTT WHATMAN 22nd JEFF CAMILLERI 29th LONEWOLF 7.30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2nd MICK McHUGH BAND 9th LES WILSON’S SWING FORCE BIG BAND 16th JUST THE TICKET 23rd SMOKIN` CRAWDADS 7pm THURSDAY SEAR2016_A3_Poster_QLD-REG_B_v1.indd 1 LINE DANCING BINGO All times listed are QLD TWIN TOWNS CLUBS AND RESORTS, TWEED HEADS SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2016, 7.30PM EMPIRE THEATRE, TOOWOOMBA SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2016, 2.30PM MONCRIEFF THEATRE, BUNDABERG TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2016, 7.30PM BROLGA THEATRE, MARYBOROUGH WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2016, 7.30PM DANCE NIGHT MARK WILSON 24/11/2015 10:52 am FRIDAY SATURDAY 10.30am BINGO 10.15am 10.30am BINGO LINE DANCING 12.30pm 12.30pm ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK 3rd TOMMY MEMPHIS 10th ROB ROSENLUND & TONY JEFFREY 17th ELEPHANT ROCK 24th CHI CHI PATTI BOND 4pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 4th MR TROY 11th BAGMAN 18th TONY McGUINNESS 25th WAYNE VITALI 4pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 3rd THE ROCKHOUNDS 10th LONG GONE DADDYS 17th THE HEMIS 24th TOMMY MEMPHIS 7.30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7.30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 3rd THE HEMIS 10th BLACK CATS RE-LOADED 17th WALLY & THE GATORS 24th PPR EXPRESS 4th THE HODADS 11th THE SIDEKICKS 18th 00-70s 25th TRIPLE SHOT FM 12.30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CHARITY BINGO RUSSELL HINTON SOCIAL NEW VOGUE DANCING SUNDAY 7th ROB KEITH 14th RHYS WARNER 21st MARTIN WAY 28th PIETER KRUGER 1.30pm 2.30pm DANIELLE GOULLET PRESENTS 5th WENDY ANDREWS 12th RHYDIAN LEWIS 19th JODY JOY 26th ANDREW PRYOR 4pm STARS OF TOMORROW 5th LIAM CHAPMAN 12th NICOLA BARRETT 26th LEAH LEVER 5pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 6th RUSSELL SPROUT 13th RUSSELL SPROUT 20th RUSSELL SPROUT 27th DAVE J LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7th DAVE J 14th THE INFLUENCE 21st LONEWOLF 28th BENNY NELSON 5pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 6th MARK DIVOLA DUO 13th TWO & A HALF MEN 20th BAGMAN 27th TONY McGUINNESS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 9pm 9pm 6th THE HODADS 13th THE SIDEKICKS 20th PIETER KRUGER BAND 27th TRIPLE SHOT FM 5th BENNY NELSON 12th TRIPLICKIT DUO 19th BIG SHOTS DUELLING PIANOS (4.30pm) 26th MATT STOKES DUO 4pm 7.30pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 7th THE HODADS 14th THE SIDEKICKS 21st PIETER KRUGER BAND 28th TRIPLE SHOT FM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 5th THE HODADS 12th THE SIDEKICKS 19th THE SHUFFLE BOYS 26th TRIPLE SHOT FM SHOWROOM ENTERTAINMENT FEB-MAR 05 05 05 02 FROM DEAN TO A KING STARRING GRANT GALEA MEMBERS MELODIES Time 10.30am Tickets $5 members, $10 non-members 05 06 DEC FEB DEC FEB BANANARAMA Time 8pm HONOURS JOE COCKER Tickets $75 Time 8pm Tickets $40 Tickets on day of show $10 members, $15 non-members MORNING MELODIES Time 10.30am Tickets $12 JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW STARRING DR BAZ, ILONA HARKER & THE TENNESSEE TWO MEMBERS MELODIES Time 10.30am Tickets $5 members, $10 non-members 05 19 MAXI PRIEST Time 8pm THE SUN RECORDS ALL-STARS Time 8pm Tickets $45 GREG & LAURA DOOLAN’S HELEN ZEREFOS & VARIETY TONIGHT ROSS MAIO FEATURING WICKETY WAK, TONY PANTANO & PIXIE JENKINS Time 8pm Tickets $30 Tickets $5 members, $10 non-members Time 8pm Tickets $40 Tickets at the door $40 27 04 FEB THE SEARCHERS Time 8pm MAR THE ANIMALS AND FRIENDS MEMBERS MELODIES Time 10.30am 05 13 DEC FEB ADAM BRAND AND THE OUTLAWS Tickets $30(presale) DEC FEB FEB www.twintowns.com.au FEB 05 23 20 DEC FEB 1800 014 014 12 DEC FEB Tickets on day of show $10 members, $15 non-members 1605 & 17 DEC FEB BACK TO THE TIVOLI 05 09 DEC FEB DOUG PARKINSON WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WANG CHUNG SHOW BOOKINGS All times listed are QLD Tickets $38 Time 8pm Tickets $40 Tickets on day of show $10 members, $15 non-members www.twintowns.com.au | Ph: 07 5536 2277 ISSUE 463, February 2016 | 7 CLUBNEWS www.twintowns.com.au Stars of Tomorrow During February, catch some of the Gold Coast’s finest up-andcoming young talent when they perform at The Stage at Twin Towns on Friday 5, 12 and 26 February from 4pm. Taste of the Orient Orient at Twin Towns is a feast for the culinary senses, with an eclectic range of authentic Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Malaysian Cuisine, created by a talented team of multi-culturally inspired chefs. Choose from sizzling seafood and beef, chicken and pork, omelettes and vegetarian dishes. Orient's Noodle Hut menu is legendary with a lengthy list of fast, healthy, super-tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian noodle dishes. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm, it's Yum Cha time at Orient! Feast on assorted steamed and fried dumplings, vegetable, seafood and meat rolls, spring rolls, calamari and a range of traditional desserts. Yum Cha is a perfect opportunity for a family get-together or catch up with friends and kids are always welcome. If you haven't tried Yum Cha before, it's a must! Be warned though, you could very easily get hooked. Call Twin Towns on 1800 014 014 to make a booking. Stars of Tomorrow is the only program of its type offering talented children the opportunity to work in a professional venue with audio, lighting, sound engineering, staging and backing musicians. “The learning curve is huge and we can sometimes offer a return performance to consolidate this learning. Past participants of Stars of Tomorrow have gone on to work in theatre, major community concerts and clubs,” said organiser, Danielle Goullet of Australian Events and Entertainment. To uncover her ‘Stars of Tomorrow’, Danielle approaches private and public training schools and TAFE Colleges who specialise in music, singing and dancing. Sometimes leads come via the Twin Towns website from interested parents. FEBRUARY - MARCH DRINK SPECIALS MEMBERS ONLY “The children are onstage for 30 minutes. During their performance, they sing one song of their choice with the band. “Twin Towns’ audiences are always supportive and it is their positive response that encourages the children to keep going and chase their dreams.” LIAM CHAPMAN 5 FEBRUARY At just 15 years of age, Liam is already an accomplished international performer. He recently travelled to the USA to perform at Disneyland and California Adventure Land with the Johnny Young Talent School. NICOLA BARRETT 12 FEBRUARY Nicola is a classically trained musician with a vocal range that reaches from Mezzo to Soprano. At only 16 years of age, she has already performed in many theatre musicals and recently played the lead female role of Maria in a live performance of West Side Story. LEAH LEVER 26 FEBRUARY At an early age, Leah was identified as ‘musically gifted’ and entered into an accelerated schooling program which enabled her to fully integrate her musical studies with academia. Now 16, Leah is no stranger to performing before large audiences and recently sang the National Anthem at the Redlands ANZAC Day dawn service. IAL SPEC 0ea 7 $ .5 EY TURK L WILDDCOLA 340M AN ICE NOFF ML SMIRLEMON 300 WITH Twin Towns promotes and supports drinking responsibly. Show & Stay Packages Hotel & Apartments DELUXE ACCOMMODATION BANANARMA With Special Guests Wang Chung Friday 5 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $359.00 inc buffet breakfast DOUG PARKINSON Honours Joe Cocker Saturday 6 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $289.00 inc buffet breakfast JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW Tuesday 9 February 2016 10.30am QLD $179.00 inc buffet breakfast MAXI PRIEST Friday 12 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $269.00 inc buffet breakfast ADAM BRAND AND THE OUTLAWS FEBRUARY 5: BANANARAMA 8 | Saturday 13 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $289.00 inc buffet breakfast ISSUE 463, February 2016 BACK TO THE TIVOLI THE ANIMALS AND FRIENDS Tues 16 & Wed 17 February 2016 10.30am QLD $203.00 inc buffet breakfast Friday 4 March 2016 8.00pm QLD $289.00 inc buffet breakfast THE SUN RECORDS ALL - STARS MELINDA SCHNEIDER Sings Doris Day Friday 19 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $299.00 inc buffet breakfast GREG DOOLAN`S VARIETY TONIGHT Saturday 20 February 2016 8.00pm QLD $269.00 inc buffet breakfast HELEN ZEREFOS & ROSS MAIO Tuesday 23 February 2016 10.30am QLD $199.00 inc buffet breakfast THE SEARCHERS Saturday 27 February2016 8.00pm QLD $285.00 inc buffet breakfast Friday 11 March 2016 8.00pm QLD $267.00 inc buffet breakfast For one inclusive price you can enjoy: •O vernight accommodation for 2 people in a hotel room • 2 tickets to see your selected show •F ull buffet breakfast for 2 adults at Signatures restaurant To extend your show and stay package and stay additional nights, please contact reservations. For more show & stay packages please contact: P 1800 19 20 20 or 07 5536 2121 W www.twintowns.com.au *Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Stay and Save at Mantra Twin Towns Mantra Twin Towns Hotel & Apartments is close to beautiful beaches, restaurants, bars, the airport and is on the doorstep of Twin Towns Services Club. Stay 3 nights and save up to 10 %* in a Hotel Room with breakfast daily To book call 13 15 17 or visit mantra.com.au *Conditions apply. Subject to availability. Valid for travel until 30/09/16. For full terms and conditions visit mantra.com.au/terms-and-conditions. Ph: 07 5536 2277 | www.twintowns.com.au