Venue: Lounge Room, Zanzibar Pub, King St, Newtown. Room will be blocked off so it will be for only those involved…..
Times: Weekday evening 7 pm – till 9ish
Cost: $10 pp. Pay my favourite Door Bitches on the door.
Booking required: None. Just turn up and join in the fun.
About it : Ok – the Signature event!! Huge numbers of men come to this!
We 'Mix and Mingle' everyone so you get to meet as many new men as possible. Simple really. It's totally relaxed and non- threatening and if you don't want to, you don't have to talk to anyone...but most people do…
It's fantastic for people on their own, or those of you in couples who want to meet new friends and particularly good for people new to the gay scene....
The age range is late 20's - 50's - really mixed. The common denominator is that everyone is intelligent, professional and good fun.
Give it a try – you’ll love it!
Venue: The Velvet Lounge. The Beachamp Hotel, 267 Oxford St ( cnr of Victoria St and South Dowling St )
Times: Thursday 10th April . 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Dating starts at 7.30pm sharp.
Cost: $25 pp. Pay Pal
Booking required: Yes. If you want to join in let me know your name and mobile...
Maximum number: 30
About it: Well, you get to sit opposite 8-10 men individually of your preferred age range and have their undivided attention. A chance to impress. (You’ll also get to meet the others – leave the logistics to me…)
The two of you will get to speak to each other for 4 minutes. You’ll need to share that so you can hear him speak. Remember – it’s not ALL about you. You can ask any questions you want but there’ll be a list of suggested conversation starters if you get stuck….
What happens then? I put you in touch with each other if you both match. All will be explained on the night……
This is a fun event. If you don’t meet the man of your dreams that night, then you’ll meet a whole lot of new friends.
Remember – the more people you know, the higher the chance of meeting Mr Right. There speaks Relationship Counsellor Pommy. Trust me on this one
Learn To Play Poker and Mix and Mingle
Venue: Newtown RSL. 52-60 Enmore Rd, Newtown. You need to be a member to come in.
Times: Tuesday 1st April 7pm lesson
Cost: $30 pp
Booking required: Yes. By Pay Pal please...
Maximum number: 20
About it: Learn to play the game that’s sweeping the nation. I just made that up. A Pro will teach you how to play for an hour so you can impress your friends and the boy that you fancy who is sitting next to you.
Then, you can choose to carry on and play the game and lose your entire year’s earnings or join the rest of the group to meet up and chat about your newly acquired skills. A Mix and Mingle with Poker – what more could you ask? Just think of all those loving moments discussing what cards you are holding…
Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour
Venue: Pacific Sailing School, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (appropriately named for us), New Beach Rd, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney 2026.
Times: Weekend 12.30 – 3.30pm
Cost: $130 pp. Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Yes. Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 12
About it: Learn the ropes ( literally!! ) of how to sail on the most beautiful Harbour in the world. This is totally fantastic and what better way to meet new people than when you are scrabbling for a rope and hanging on for grim death…. No seriously, it’s absolutely brilliant! A Pro from the Sailing School will teach you how to sail and you’ll learn all the right words (apparently each rope has it’s own name so when someone screams at you ‘Pass me the bloody rope….’ You’ll know exactly which one to calmly hand them).
You’ll be in a boat with only 4 others plus the Professional so you have a great opportunity to chat and impress. Unless of course, you are in charge of steering. I suggest you concentrate on this.
After, we’ll convene at the pub next door for a swift drink and to recount tales of your sailing prowess and of course book yourself in for the America’s Cup. Seeing as you will have won at Poker, you will naturally be purchasing your own Yacht.
I highly recommend this one. It’s great.
Kayaking to Shark Island for a Picnic
Venue: Ozpaddle. Corner of Vickery Ave and New South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
Times: Sunday 6th April
Cost: $65 pp. Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Yes. By Pay Pal
Maximum number: 40
About it: Calling all sporty types! You can sit in the front of the Kayak and do all the hard work while the man behind you lovingly gazes at your strong arms. Double Kayaks will be booked so you have a chance to get up close to someone new or you can have a Kayak all your own and confidently paddle around showing off. Either way, we’ll all get to Shark Island and have a picnic. Yes – BYO food, wine etc to share. Then we’ll all paddle back. Don’t fret – there will be clear instruction on how to get there safely from the Pro’s.
If you don’t want to Kayak, then you can of course just follow us all on the shuttle boat and meet us all at Shark Island offering to wipe the sweat from our brows. We’ll eat, drink, get merry and then you can get the shuttle boat back.
A great way to meet loads of new people, get some exercise, and have fun enjoying the beautiful Harbour. Wear appropriate clothes to Kayak in. Use your imagination on that one.
Venue: Bitton Café. 37a Copeland St, Alexandria, 2015
Times: Weekday evening
Cost: $150 pp. Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Yes. Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 10
About it: Ok, so here’s the deal. You get to learn to cook with renowned French chef David Bitton – with him personally. Then you get to eat what you have made. Yum. All this with like- minded men who share your love of food. The cost includes drinks, cooking, dinner and meeting 9 other new people. Just imagine gazing adoringly across to someone as you slice away at carrots. Marvellous. And then when you taste what they have made that evening and make the appropriate ‘Ooohs’ and ‘Ahhhs’ – you’re on to a winner. But in the unlikely event that you don't fancy someone at the event – just think about your appeal as you nonchalantly invite someone you do fancy to dinner……Wow!
Booking is essential for this - be quick! Register your interest first and then I’ll contact you when bookings are available.
Venue: Metrio. Shop 1, 31 Challis Ave, Potts Point 2011
Times: Weekday evening
Cost: $60 pp. Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Yes. Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 50
About it: So, if cooking your food yourself isn’t for you, then how about a great Italian Pizza, a couple of glasses of great wine, a saxophonist and great new company. All in the heart of the very lovely Potts Point at this uber-cool restaurant. We’ll have the place exclusively for us and of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to Mix and Mingle with everyone as you discuss the delights of the Pizza. An evening not to be missed.
Venue: Marrickville Golf Club,
Times:Saturday sometime TBA
Who is this for ? Gay men and their gay- friendly friends.
Cost: $24 pp. Booking required!
Booking required: Yes - by PayPal. Email me if you can't but want to come...
Maximum number: 20
About it: Have a round of golf with other lovely ladies at this 9 hole course in Marrickville. You can hire clubs ( $13 ) and hang around after for a drink in the bar and bistro. You don't have to be any good - just come for some fun......
Venue: Er... the Harbour Bridge? Meet at 5, Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney.
Times: Saturday 24th May. Plenty of time to save up. About 2 ish. I'll confirm later.
Cost: $220 pp.
Who is this for ? Gay men or women and their gay- friendly friends.
Booking required: Definately. Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 12. Minimum number to go ahead: 12
About it: Be a tourist for the afternoon. This is fantastic. It takes about 3 1/2 hours all up but is amazing at the top. You'll do an afternoon climb so that you can spend hours afterwards discussing what you saw from the top with the people you climbed up with. I can't tell you how how much of a bond you feel when you are very high up!!! Afterwards, retire to one of the many restaurants / pubs around the Rocks ( food and drinks costs are your own )
Booking is essential for this - be quick! Register your interest first and then I’ll contact you when bookings are available.
Venue: The Sydney Opera House. I think you'll find it.
Times: Saturday 3rd May. 2 ish. Tour lasts for an hour.
Who is this for ? Gay men and women and their gay- friendly friends.
Cost: $50 pp. Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Definately. Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: None Minimum number to go ahead: 13
About it: Ok - so how many of you live here but have never had a guided tour ? Me for one. Find out what makes this the most amazing Opera House in the world. Afterwards, soak in the atmosphere at the Opera Bar listening to music......( Bar and food costs will be your own )
Venue: The NSW Art Gallery, Art Gallery Rd, the Domain and then Government House. Or the other way round.
Times: Sunday 11th May. 11 am meet.
Who is this for ? Gay men or women and their gay- friendly friends
Cost: $20 Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: None
Minimum number to go ahead: 5
About it: This one is for all the cultural ones of us out there ( or those who want to be..... ) How many times have you wanted to wander around the Art Gallery but never had time ? This trip will give us a guided tour of the historic Government House in the Royal Botanical Gardens, then we'll move on to the NSW Art Gallery where we can buy our own lunch in the cafe ( own cost ). We'll then have an hour's guided tour of the gallery and then look around at our leisure....All with like minded people - fab !!!
Venue: The Hunter Valley Vineyards
Times: Saturday 17th May. 7.45am - 6 pm.
Who is this for ? Gay men and women and their gay- friendly friends
Cost: $135 Pay Pal ( with surcharge )
Booking required: Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 21
Minimum number to go ahead: 14
About it: We'll be picked up from Sydney at 7.45 am ( yes, I know..... ) , driven in a luxury Mercedes bus to the Hunter Valley. We'll then be given a guided tour of 3 / 4 select wineries, then lunch at our own table at the exclusive 'Cellar Restaurant' with renowned Chef Andy Wright. You'll be given a bit of free time to wander around the chocolate and cheese shops whilst acquainting yourself with all the other lovely boys and girls on the bus....before we return to Sydney for about 6pm.
The price includes travel, tour and a gourmet lunch of 2 courses ( you choose your two ) and a glass of fine wine at lunch. Not to mention all the other glasses you quoff throughout the day....
Venue: Zanzibar, King St, Newtown
Times: Tuesday 8th April
Cost : $10 pp. Turn up on your own and I'll put you in a team....
Who is this for ? Gay men or women and their gay- friendly friends. Come on your own and I'll put you in a group.
Booking required: Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: None Minimum number to go ahead: Er... some people to answer the questions.....
About it: Show off your general knowledge to everyone with this easy pub quiz. Well, not that easy. We'll have to challenge some of you....
The twist is that after every 2 rounds you have to swop tables so that you get to meet everyone ! Great!!!! If you happen to be on the winning table at the end - then you win the prize!! If not, you can chat up the boy who did win....
Venue: Sydney Observatory. Watson Rd, Observatory Hill.
Times: Probably a Friday evening on a starry, starry night. Isn't that a song?
Cost: $30
Who is this for ? Gay men or women and their gay- friendly friends.
Booking required: Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 20 Minimum number to go ahead: 5
About it: Star gaze at the stars ( or the person you fancy next to you.... ) at the renowned Sydney Observatory. You'll get a guided tour and a 3D film then gaze at the starts through a telescope. Share a telescope with the person you'd like to get close to....
After, we'll pop down to the Rocks for dinner / drinks( at your own expense )
Venue: The Bay Run. Don't worry - you don't have to actually RUN it all....
Times: Starts Saturday 3rd May. No fitness on Sat 17th coz I'll be on Wine Tour. See above.
Cost: $60 for 4 weeks fitness
Who is this for ? Gay men or women and their gay- friendly friends.
Booking required: Register your interest for more details.
Maximum number: 20 Minimum number to go ahead: 5
About it: Well belive it or not, but the Pom is actually a qualified coach and personal trainer. If you feel like losing a few pounds in a fun, non-threatening way surrounded by gay friends then register your interest....Each session will last 45 mins and include cardiovascular work, strength and toning. Come on... you know you've been meaning to start... It will suit those who have been thinking about getting fit and just not got around to it and complete beginners. You may well have to invest in a pair of trainers.