The annual Nomads dinner, this year at the Charm Thai restaurant in Albert Park, is the largest social event on the Nomads calendar, and likely to be even larger than normal after it had to be cancelled due to COVID-19 last year. Not to be missed! ** This event has been rescheduled to Sunday 11th July at 6:30pm since it couldn't proceed as planned on 20th June due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at that time. All original bookings were automatically transferred to the new date. Those who had booked for 20th June and are unable to attend on the later date have received a refund, so a couple of tickets are available. Once no more meal tickets are available, please get a (free) Waiting List ticket if you're interested in attending. ** GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Dinner, the largest annual social event on the Nomads calendar. Licensed and BYO (wine only). The meal is a three course set menu. The mild hotness option has been chosen. The mild option is VERY mild. There are meat and vegetarian options. If there are any other dietary requirements please contact Greg directly. BOOKING: Some cancelled spots currently available. Once they are snapped up, click on Get Tickets to obtain a waiting list ticket. Please specify when booking if you want the vegetarian option, or if you have any other dietary needs. Not sure if you've booked? Click View my bookings. FURTHER INFORMATION: facebook.com/charmthaialbertpark or Trip Advisor. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6:30pm at the Charm Thai Restaurant, 173 Victoria Ave, Albert Park.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 57 grid D5 | Google map goo.gl/maps/LrUEmV9H7mKVMJfs9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 5 km, 15 minutes. TRANSPORT: Tram #1 (South Melbourne Beach) to the Terminus OR tram #96 to stop 128 (Albert Park Station) and walk 15 minutes along Victoria Avenue. COST: $40. Drinks extra, or BYO (wine only, $5 corkage fee per bottle, in cash). LEADER: Greg W. | Email LeaderGregW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Bay views and beaches feature in this walk with many points of interest to enjoy along the way including Red Bluff Lookout and Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary. Meet front carriage on Sandringham train, departing Flinders Street at 10.17am. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: A moderate 12 km point-to-point walk with public transport links. The walk includes some short steep paths and steps as we cross between beaches and cliff tops.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Our walk commences at Sandringham Station with just a short stroll to reach the bay. The first section of the walk includes cliff top views as we walk along the sandy clifftop tracks of the coastal reserves. There will be a coffee stop (optional) at Black Rock Jetty and lunch will probably be at Ricketts Point. As the walk progresses, we’ll also walk along beaches and beachside paths. Some steps and short steep paths will be encountered as we move between beaches and cliff tops. We’ll walk through to Mordialloc passing through the beaches of Beaumaris, Mentone and Parkdale, stopping for final refreshments at the Parkdale Beach Cafe, a pleasant location with great beachside views, about 15 minutes prior to our destination at Mordialloc Station.  Our walk finishes at Mordialloc Railway Station. Trains depart Mordialloc Railway Station every 10 minutes for the 53 minute journey back to the city. BOOKING: By Friday 9th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unsure if you've booked already? Click View my bookings to check. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210711: Bayside Walk From Sandringham to Mordialloc. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:47am at Sandringham Station. The Sandringham train departing Flinders Street Station at 10:17am arrives at Sandringham Station at 10:47am, or meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. We'll travel in the front carriage. The walk commences at Sandringham Station at 10:47am.  MAP REFERENCE: Sandringham Station: Melway map 76 grid F6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/bC4Rovn2TDT2.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Access to and from this walk is by public transport. We will travel to Sandringham Station in the front carriage of the Sandringham train departing from platform 8 at Flinders Street Station at 10:17am, or you may choose to meet the group en route by arrangement with the event leader. For the return journey trains depart Mordialloc Station every 10 minutes. COST: All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.50 full fare, $3.25 concession and free for seniors or those holding a Myki Pass. FOOD: Pack food for lunch and snacks plus adequate drinking water.  APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Wear a hat and clothing to meet the forecast weather conditions and footwear suitable for walking along concrete, asphalt and sandy paths. Be sure to include a wind-proof layer. LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: satterley.com.au.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

*** No further tickets are available *** Join us for a fun evening of nude 10 pin bowling at a location in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. We have hired the whole venue and therefore have exclusive use. The event is open to Nomads members and visitors. Ticket holders will receive address details of the venue by the Wednesday prior to the bowling night. We are only able to share the venue details, including the suburb, with confirmed ticket holders. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We will meet out the front of the venue at 7.30pm if the weather is fine, or inside the foyer if it is raining. Please do not block the entrance, as other patrons may be leaving the building. We would ask that everyone is respectful of the venue staff, who are assisting us to make this event happen. CovidSafe procedures apply including QR Code for contact tracing. Hand sanitiser will be provided. Once introductions are completed, we will proceed to the bowling area. When advised by the Event Leader, everyone may then undress. All clothes can be left at the rear of the bowling alley. You may wish to bring a small bag for your clothes. There should be no problem with security, but we recommend that you do not bring valuables into the venue, as we are unable to take responsibility for any losses. The time allocated for bowling is 8pm until 10pm. Bowling shoes will be provided for all. You will each be able to select a suitable bowling ball to use during the evening, and then can join in with others at any one of the lanes. Do not worry if you are on your own, we will ensure that everyone finds a group to bowl with. You do not need to be experienced in 10 pin bowling. This is all about having fun with like minded people. Depending on the number of bowlers at each lane, you can typically expect to complete up to two games. There will be a small competition with prizes which will be awarded based on the individual scores of the first game.  In order to maintain everyone's privacy, please note that no photographs will be permitted except as advised by the Event Leader on the night. Phones are not to be used during the evening, and we thank you for assisting us with this. Please see the Event Leader if you have any concerns. It would be appreciated if everyone could promptly depart the venue at 10pm. We would welcome the assistance of a few people to help the organisers with packing up after the night. BOOKING: By Tuesday 6th July 2021. To register, click on Get Tickets. Tickets are likely to sell out for this event, so book early. Tickets will be allocated on a "first come, first served" basis. No tickets will be available for purchase at the venue. Ticket prices for this event are the same for Nomads members and visitors to cover the cost of hire of the venue. Tickets are limited due to CovidSafe requirements of the venue. No refunds on tickets will be available in the 24 hours prior to the event except for inability to attend due to Coronavirus restrictions, or if the event is cancelled by the Event Leader.   View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7.30pm at the entrance to the venue, ticket holders will receive address details by Wednesday 7th July. DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 20-25 km, approximately 30 minutes to drive, or 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport and walking. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The venue is accessible by public transport. Approx 50min train journey from Flinders Street railway station, followed by a 15-20min walk. More precise public transport details will be provided to ticket holders by Wednesday 7th July. FOOD: You may bring your own drinks to the venue. Alcoholic drinks for personal consumption are permitted in the supper room adjoining the bowling area, but not in the room where we are bowling. No glass, please for safety, and ensure that no drinks at all are taken into the bowling lane area. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: This is a naturist event, not clothing optional, so everyone is asked to be naked while bowling. The only exception is for women during their periods, who may wear a bikini bottom or similar. Bowling shoes will be provided and most be worn. Please bring your own towel to sit on for hygiene reasons. LEADER: Michael J. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Our quarterly planning night, in conjunction with the regular monthly social night - this month at the Palace Hotel, Camberwell. You can attend online via Zoom if you wish. GRADE: Social.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Do you want to see more of a particular activity, or do you have a particularly favourite area of Victoria you would like to share with others? Do you have an idea for something apart from the regular walks? Come along to the planning meeting, and then stay for our monthly social evening where members talk about upcoming events, share a meal and compare notes on past activities. All members are welcome – you don't have to volunteer for an activity. New members are especially invited to this meeting as an orientation to Nomads activities. BOOKING: By Monday 5th July. To register, click on Get Tickets. Unable to be there in person? You can attend online via Zoom - just select the Online via Zoom attendance mode when you get your ticket, and you'll be emailed the Zoom link on Tuesday afternoon. View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm at the Palace Hotel, 893 Burke Rd, Camberwell.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 45 grid J11 | Google map goo.gl/maps/85UV6q3hQyLZAKBs7. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Lilydale, Belgrave or Alamein Line to Camberwell, tram 72 to stop 64 (or tram 70 or 75 to stop 40 + 10 minute walk). LEADER: Garry O. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

This event will be running as planned! Note: This event will cater for a maximum of 20 walkers only, so book in early. This event may be postponed if the weather is wet due to the safety and conditions of the walking tracks. Enjoy a scenic day exploring the Plenty River and Plenty Gorge parklands where hikers can enjoy the rugged views, explore the many lookouts and enjoy the wildlife to offer on a full day's excursion through some untouched areas of suburban Melbourne. The gorge is usually full of bird song and the surrounding park is a safe haven for the local mob of kangaroos and other wildlife. A number of views will be had at serveral lookouts along the trail. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 14km, circuit walk, a mixture of flat and moderate inclinations in parts with some step declinations on the return trail.   ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  Our hike begins at Greensborough station where will take up the Plenty River trail as we follow the river northwesterly. After passing through Partingtons Flat, we hug the river for over 3 km as we examine the old Maroondah Aqueduct system before we make our way into Plenty Valley Gorge via Dry Creek.  Traversing the maze of bike tracks we make our way to the popular Blue Lake where we will stop for lunch and explore the area and take photos. On the return leg, we work through the gorge tracks before stopping for views at the Diamond Hills Reserve. We then traverse our way through the back trails of the Greensborough neighborhood returning to the train station. Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences only 20 km from Melbourne, where the spectacular gorge sets a backdrop for stunning landscape views and the abundant native wildlife are always on show. Walk the tracks to the beautiful gorge and marvel at the diverse wildlife living within the park. Shaped by volcanic activity, the Plenty River is a dividing line between two distinct geological types. The basalt on the west and sedimentary rock on the eastern side generate a wonderful diversity of habitats. This is intended to be a public transport friendly event where the start and end points will be accessible by train. BOOKING: By Friday 2nd July. To register, click on Get Tickets. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210704: Plenty River Walk: Greensborough to Plenty Gorge Circuit. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:45am | Greensborough Railway Station (Corner of Poulter Ave and Pope Pl) on the northeast side of the station adjacent to the Poulter Ave Reserve. We will wait for those catching the 9:58am train from Flinders St that arrives at 10:45am for a prompt starting walk time of 11am. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map 20 grid K2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/MozCnACyn7oBDmR38. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:58am and arrives at Greensborough Station at 10:45am.  We will wait for those on this train before leaving for the walk! (Trains depart from Greensborough for the return journey every 20 minutes). FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and at least 1 litre of water. You may also want to carry a jacket that you can remove until the winter sun warms you up  Sunscreen and a hat, your facemask and hand sanitiser are encouraged. For those taking public transport you will need your Myki card.  Please take away your rubbish afterwards. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress according to the weather forecast, the event will not run if showers are predicted.  Comfortable walking/hiking boots are required.  Ensure your shoes are waterproof as some of the paths may be wet or muddy if it has rained prior to the event. Expect to get a little mud on your boots. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions regarding this event. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Enjoy a relaxing urban bike ride around the Capital City Trail, which encircles Melbourne's CBD. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Medium, 30 km cycling circuit on flat paths, or Moderate 19 km if exiting at the lunch point.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The ride starts from the Birrarung Marr bike parking, between Federation Square and the river, and follows the Capital City Trail comprising the Main Yarra Trail, Inner Circle Rail Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Docklands Trail in an anticlockwise direction, with lunch at the Great Northern Hotel, 644 Rathdowne St, Carlton North. After lunch we continue around the Capital City Trail back to the starting point, or whatever point you decide to exit. There are many train station exit points, and connections to many other cycling trails. BOOKING: By Saturday 26th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210627: Capital City Trail Cycling. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 11am departure from the Birrarung Marr Bike Parking, located on the upper level beside the river on Birrarung Marr (between Swanston St and the MCG, and between the river and the Federation Square Car Park). This is pictured above - photo taken from the Birrarung Marr Bike Parking, looking towards Flinders Street Station. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X893 grid J10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/QYhwgWKdck2v3qeRA.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Any train to Flinders Street Station. FOOD: View the menu for the Great Northern Hotel. They offer a $28 Sunday Roast special plus a good selection of pub fare. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: In addition to your bike and helmet, bring a face mask and warm layers (scarf and gloves recommended also), including a waterproof layer if the forecast indicates a chance of rain. LEADER: Alan D. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

20/06/2021 UPDATE:  This event is scheduled to run as intended next weekend running under the current Vic Gov Covid19 restrictions and regulations (unless increased restrictions are announced prior to the event).  An update will be provided on Wednesday 22nd June if the government changes its restrictions during the week.  At this stage, we are anticipating it running as planned using the venue's Covid Safety Plan.  CosmeX is an acronym for Clothing Optional Swim Massage Exchange. Events are run at Laverton, usually twice a month, at the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre. You can enjoy a relaxed evening socialising in the spa, heated pool, sauna, or with a massage. The pool is a 6 lane 20-metre lap pool, and you will be able to do laps, exercise or partake in organised games in the pool. There will be a massage workshop, where you can learn and practice a relaxation massage technique. This is a non-sexual social event. Join in whatever activities and level of undress you choose.   TYPE: Social. Some people just relax and socialise in the spa, sauna, and pool. Others do laps or partake in a massage exchange.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join our friends at CosmeX on a special combined night at the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre. If you are new to the CosmeX, you will be welcomed with an induction to the facility and some guidelines to follow so that all can enjoy the facilities.   There will be eight massage tables available to use throughout the night. At 7:15pm there will be a free massage workshop where Steve will demonstrate a relaxation massage technique, which you can then practice with guidance. Massage oil is provided, but you must use a towel that is large enough to cover the table. Allergy warning: massage oil provided may contain nuts.  CosmeX is an all-inclusive event. All are welcome. You can choose whatever level of undress you are comfortable with. The rules of public society also apply at CosmeX. Inappropriate behavior in any part of the complex by anyone, and the taking of photographs, will not be tolerated.   BOOKING: By Thursday 24th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). FURTHER INFORMATION: Please check out their website at: cosmexmelbourne.com for more information. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 6:00pm at Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre, Jennings St, Laverton.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: Approximately 20 km, 15 minutes. Due to roadworks on the Westgate Freeway, time from Melbourne CBD may be longer.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Laverton train station is 1 km from the venue. If you walk along Maher Rd, and Watts St, you can cut across McCormack Park to the swim centre. To get back to the station afterwards, someone may be able to give you a lift - just ask one of the organisers.  FOOD: There is to be no sharing of food for this event, however you can bring your own food. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks (no glass due to safety considerations around the pool). Tea, coffee and water are supplied.  COST: $15 for Nomads members and visitors alike. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Bring two or more towels, one to dry yourself and another to sit on and use for massage. Thongs and a small bag to keep your belongings would also be useful. Swimwear if you choose. Please do not bring valuables to the venue.  COVID SAFETY: You will be required to log in at the venue via QR code or by providing your name and phone number. Social Distancing is still required, and there are limits in the spa and sauna. Hands must be sanitised before and after giving a massage.   LEADER: Jason T. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS            

The circuit involves a small twisting gorge, a historic reservoir and four scenic lookouts.  ** Thanks to eased government restrictions, this event IS PROCEEDING. Limit of 20 participants. ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 11 km, 4 hour circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: The walk follows a circuit ending back at the meeting point. We will have a picnic lunch on the way.  BOOKING: This event is now full.  Sorry. Get Tickets. View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210620: Brisbane Ranges - Ted Errey Circuit. FURTHER INFORMATION: www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/brisbane-ranges-national-park. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at the Anakie Gorge Picnic Area. Follow the Western Freeway to Bacchus Marsh and then follow the Geelong Road (C704) south for 27 km. Turn right into Granite Rd and follow it to the end to Staughton Vale Rd. Turn right and after 2 km, turn left into Gorge Rd and continue to the Anakie Gorge picnic area. MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid E3 | Google map goo.gl/maps/zriEJwpmpXktFauCA.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 83 km | 1 hour 10 minutes. FOOD: Bring lunch, snacks and water (nothing substantial enough to spoil your appetite for the Winter Solstice Dinner). APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Dress for the occasion. Bring warm clothing if needed and certainly bring wet weather gear in case inclement weather is forecast. Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat may be needed. Sturdy walking footwear. LEADER: Roger H. | Email LeaderRogerH.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website. Image: www.parks.vic.gov.au    HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Take a train journey out west for a wintertime wander around Bacchus Marsh. ** Thanks to eased government restrictions, this event IS PROCEEDING. Limit of 20 participants. ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Easy, approximately 9 km circuit walk on sealed and unsealed footpaths (with optional shortcuts to reduce the total distance).  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: It’s wintertime and it’s cold, so let’s rug up and head off to do Bacchus Marsh by train and on foot. This is a relatively short and easy walk with shorter options for anyone who chooses. The Werribee River flows between the township and the railway line and we’ll take a wander along the foot tracks alongside the river. From Bacchus Marsh Station our walk takes us westwards through Maddingly Park diagonally to the main road and bridge, taking us left (station side of river) along the picturesque track along the Werribee River upstream to the next bridge crossing, returning along the opposite side of the river to arrive at approximately noon at our luncheon stop (undercover benches in the park) for a 40 minute break. Afterwards, for the second loop we head back across the main road and bridge to start a loop in an easterly direction along the Weribee River, passing some market gardens, to the end of the track at Frisken St. Following this street northwards, we skirt the town as far as Mason Lane Reserve with stunning views over the countryside, returning through interesting township main streets with a coffee break/food opportunities before continuing back to the station (30 minute walk from town centre) in time to catch a Ballarat train back to Melbourne. BOOKING: By Thursday 17th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings. NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210619: Bacchus Marsh by Train and on Foot. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10am at Southern Cross Station to catch the 10:14am Wendouree (Ballarat) train, or 10:58am at Bacchus Marsh Station.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/q9Cjr3Nhb3xoiskB6.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 57 km, approximately 55 minutes to drive via the M8 freeway, or 44 minutes by train from Southern Cross Station. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The group will meet at Southern Cross Station to travel in the front carriage of the Wendouree train departing Southern Cross at 10:14am, arriving at Bacchus Marsh at 10:58am. For the return to Southern Cross Station, the 2:56pm service from Bacchus Marsh arrives at 3:48pm, or the 3:56pm service arrives at 4:48pm. All travel is within Myki zones 1 & 2 with weekend daily caps of $6.50 full fare, $3.25 concession and free for seniors. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and drinking water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Michael C. | Email LeaderMichaelC.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Take a scenic stroll from Collingwood Station to Bellbird Park for a Queen's Birthday Picnic, then on to Fairfield Station afterwards. ** This event will proceed, but with a limit of 20 attendees, split into two groups of up to 10 per group. The first group will start at 10:04am and the second group at 10:14am. Those who register will be emailed their starting time on Sunday. The group members are asked to please not mingle with the other group(s) in order to comply with current COVID-19 guidelines! ** GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate, approximately 10 km, point-to-point walk with public transport connections, though this is at the Easy end of the Moderate scale. Some sections of the path are rocky or could be slippery after rain, and there are some short, steep sections. It's possible to take shortcuts to reduce the distance and eliminate some hills. The distance to lunch is approximately 6.6 km, and after lunch about 3.5 km. It's also possible to drive to the park for a purely social event, but due to current COVID-19 restrictions you would need to not mingle with the walking groups. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: From Collingwood Station we'll head to Yarra Bend Park via Gipps St, crossing the river to head northwards on the less-travelled side, all the way round to Galatea Point, with views towards Dights Falls from the opposite side of the river. We'll then walk past Studley Park Boathouse and continue beside the Yarra to Bellbird Park. After lunch, we'll continue beside the Yarra around to the pipe bridge near the Fairfield Boathouse, using that to cross to Fairfield and follow some quiet streets to Fairfield Station.  BOOKING: By Saturday 12th June. To register, click on Get Tickets. View my bookings (log in required). NOMADS COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 210614: Queen's Birthday Walk and Picnic. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10:04am or 10:14am at Collingwood Station to walk to the picnic. You will be notified by email which group you are in. David's group will drive independently to Bellbird Park. MAP REFERENCE: Collingwood Station: Melway map 2C grid J10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/oxNDvH46Fk1c9jUT9. Bellbird Park: Melway map 2D grid K6 | Google map goo.gl/maps/8yGh9nw8npMneKeB9.  PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Mernda line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:48am arrives at Collingwood at 10:04am, and the Hurstbridge line train that departs from Flinders Street platform 1 at 9:58am arrives at Collingwood at 10:14am. After the picnic, you can return via a Hurstbridge line train from Fairfield Station (departures every 20 minutes). FOOD: BYO Everything – a picnic lunch is recommended as the BBQs will probably not be operating due to post-lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends using the Trickster Cards program. Groups of four or six players per game can play 500 online - and with video and sound enabled, it's almost like being in the same room!  If you're new to the 500 card game, but would like to learn about it, check out our 500 Cards Tutorial Notes. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. GRADE: Social.  BOOKING: Click Get Tickets ASAP. You will be asked to specify your experience level, and we'll attempt to group you on a (virtual) table with others of the same level of proficiency. The sooner you book, the better will be your chances of being well matched! View my bookings (log in required). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7pm online. You will be sent the link by 6pm on Tuesday 8th June to join a game. LEADER: Alan D. | Email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS  

Join fellow Nomads and friends for an online general knowledge quiz night this Saturday - an evening of fun and socialising from the safety, warmth and comfort of your own home! Bring your food and drinks and get ready for two hours of socialising online. Play in teams as you try and outsmart your opponents with a Trivia Game. You select answers anonymously from Zoom Poll options. Participate in a game of Jeopardy to score points for the questions hidden behind various categories of boxes. Play starts at 7pm when everyone will be placed into teams. Ensure you register for this event in order to receive an email with your link to join on the night! We will be using the online Zoom program and some specialised gaming software to run the event. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets, preferably by Friday 4th June so you get an invitation email on the day with your link to join the game. If you haven't used Zoom before, be sure to register for a FREE Zoom account prior. See: zoom.us/freesignup View my bookings (log in required) to check what bookings you currently have. TO PLAY: At 7pm on Saturday 5th June, click on the Zoom link in your invitation email. (Tip: add a reminder in your phone)! Once you've joined, sit back and relax. Your quiz and game master will run all the behind-the-scenes work. LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.   HOME   BACK TO LIST OF EVENTS   MEMBERSHIPS