Please Note: Due to the extension of the Covid-19 government restrictions, this event has been cancelled. There are however, 2 other naturist walks that are scheduled to run in Spring which you are encouraged to consider. This event will be run at a later date with existing ticket holders to be notified. Enjoy a naturist bushwalk through the open and hilly forests west of Melbourne for some great gorge views. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 6 to 7 km circuit walk.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We shall meet at a coffee/ takeaway venue on the outskirts of Bacchus Marsh. From there we will carpool to the start of the walk 14 km away. After applying sunscreen we will head off into the forest with lunch and water in our packs for a pleasant naturist walk in the outdoors. The track varies from sometimes undulating to occasionally steep and at times a bit rocky. Hopefully we can find a spot with a good view for lunch. We then return on a different route to the cars. After the walk there will be the opportunity for us to go to a Bacchus Marsh Hotel for cool drinks or a coffee if you wish (COVID-19 restrictions permitting). MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 10.30am at the BP Service Station Takeaway, 65 Grant St, Maddingley, a suburb on the outskirts of Bacchus Marsh.  MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X911 grid F2 | Google map goo.gl/maps/hU4LTE1V9aeejdnG9.  DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 65 km, approximately 55 minutes. Various routes are possible but probably using the Western Fwy is best. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the 9:15am Wendouree (Ballarat) train from Southern Cross. Alight at Bacchus Marsh Railway Station at 10.03am. From there it is a 550m (7 min) walk to the meeting place. FOOD: Carry lunch, snacks and approximately a litre of water. APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes, hat, dark glasses, sunscreen. Bring a small towel in case we get to have a splash in the river. Shorts may be needed for part of the track, Otherwise clothes should not be required. However if cold or windy bring appropriate items. BOOKING: By Thursday 8th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. LEADER: Russell W. | 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 will be an information sharing evening to show you some slides of a trip done last year in Scotland. GRADE: social - online via Zoom.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: In July 2019, four Nomads and friends joined a cruise by barge across the width of Scotland.    We followed "The Great Glen", from the Atlantic at Fort William to the North Sea at Inverness, connecting several lochs, including Loch Ness. The barge was a traditional "Dutch cargo" style, 44m long, holding only twelve passengers, all cabins with en-suite. As recently as ten years before, it was carrying cement in Belgium. The trip was designed as an adventure cruise, with canoes, bikes and the opportunity for walking between stops. Before and after the cruise, the participants added various other side trips. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7:30pm on Friday 9th October, online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed on the day to those who registered via Get Tickets. BOOKING: By Thursday 8th October. To register, click on Get Tickets. LEADER: Richard C. | Email the Leader if you have any questions. Members can access leader contact details underMembers | 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 event won't be able to proceed at the Riversdale Hotel due to the COVID-19 lockdown, so we will have a Zoom catch up instead. Register via GET TICKETS and we will email you the Zoom link on the day to enable you to attend online.. 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 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. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 8pm | online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed on the Tuesday to those who registered via Get Tickets. BOOKING: by Monday 5th October | To register, click on Get Tickets.  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  

Join us for the fourth of the popular series of Nomads online games nights - an evening of fun and socialising from the safety and comfort of your own home! Bring your food and drinks and get ready for two hours of socialising online. The theme for the fourth games night is Gay Culture. Play in teams as you try and outsmart your opponents with a gay-themed 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 several real time games of Wheel of Fortune with three different teams. Play starts at 7:30pm 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 by Thursday 1st October 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 TO PLAY: At 7:30pm on Friday 2nd October, click on the link in your invitation email. Check your Promotions or Spam folder if it didn't turn up. (Tip: add a reminder in your phone so you don't miss the start)! 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 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

Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends. 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! During the lockdown period, we are scheduling games of 500 on Tuesdays at 8pm using the Trickster Cards program. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets prior to Tuesday 29th September so you get an invitation email on the day with your link to join the game. TO PLAY: At 8pm on Tuesday 29th September, click on the link in your invitation email. (Tip: schedule a notification in your phone so you don't forget)! Once you've joined the game, click on Add Video then click Add. (If you wish to use video, do not select Yes beside Or connect voice-only before you click Add).  TROUBLE SHOOTING: Video isn't yet available for six-handed games, though audio works, and that's all you need to have some lively table talk! If for some reason you don't get the reminder email with the link (and it's not in your Spam or Promotions folder): Go to Online Games (you need to log in to the Nomads website to see this page) and click on BOOK A GAME to get the 5-character code for your pre-booked game.  Go to TricksterCards.com and click on Play at the top right. Click on 500 (or whichever game you want to play). Click JOIN a game with friends. Click I have an Invite to a Game then enter or paste in the 5-character code. Click Add Video then click Add.   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  

If you registered for this event, but didn't receive the Zoom link, check your Spam or Promotions folder. If you still can't find it, email LeaderAlanD.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com or text 0415 771 220. Do you have an interest in overseas walking tours? Have you done overseas walking tours in the past? If so, you'll enjoy this information sharing evening. GRADE: social - online via Zoom.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: We're all itching to get outdoors at present, but sadly that's just a dream as yet. Let's turn those daydreams into concrete plans, and/or fond memories of past walking experiences. This will be an information sharing evening to give you some background to the extensive network of walking routes known as "The Camino", which are located primarily in Spain, but also extend throughout Europe. We'll also look at some photos of past Camino experiences. The presentation will cover topics such as:  What is “the Camino”? Why do it? The most popular Camino routes. How to plan and prepare your trip. An overview of accommodation, food and transport options, and their costs. Some navigation tips. Some useful references and resources. One of the great strengths of the Camino is that there are many, many different ways you can do it. Presenters will talk about some of the different ways the Camino can be done: Alan Drummond will talk about walking parts of Portuguese and Spanish caminos "the pilgrim way" - staying overnight in albergues (basic, backpacker-style inns). Jennifer Lyons and her husband, joining us from Barcelona, will talk about the support services they can offer. Jennifer, who lives in both Sydney and Barcelona, founded Crossroads Travel, a tour group assisting people who would like to do the Camino in a more supported way. Her husband is very knowledgeable on the Camino route. Ian Gould will talk about his "gourmet tour" along the Le Puy (French) and Francés (Spanish) Caminos, staying in accommodation of one, two or more stars. If you've walked or cycled any Camino routes yourself, you're most welcome to share some photos or experiences with the group. Using Zoom you can easily share any presentation from your computer with the audience. FURTHER INFORMATION: santiago-compostela.net, FollowTheCamino.com or CrossRoadsTravel.net. MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 7:30pm on Friday 25 September, online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed on the day to those who registered via Get Tickets. BOOKING: By Thursday 24th September. To register, click on Get Tickets. 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  

Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends. 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! During the lockdown period, we are scheduling games of 500 on Tuesdays at 8pm using the Trickster Cards program. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets prior to Tuesday 22nd September so you get an invitation email on the day with your link to join the game. TO PLAY: At 8pm on Tuesday 22nd September, click on the link in your invitation email. (Tip: schedule a notification in your phone so you don't forget)! Once you've joined the game, click on Add Video then click Add. (If you wish to use video, do not select Yes beside Or connect voice-only before you click Add).  TROUBLE SHOOTING: Video isn't yet available for six-handed games, though audio works, and that's all you need to have some lively table talk! If for some reason you don't get the reminder email with the link (and it's not in your Spam or Promotions folder): Go to Online Games (you need to log in to the Nomads website to see this page) and click on BOOK A GAME to get the 5-character code for your pre-booked game.  Go to TricksterCards.com and click on Play at the top right. Click on 500 (or whichever game you want to play). Click JOIN a game with friends. Click I have an Invite to a Game then enter or paste in the 5-character code. Click Add Video then click Add.   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  

Due to COVID-19 lockdown rules, the annual Winter Solstice dinner was unable to proceed as originally scheduled on 21st June. We rebooked the restaurant to instead hold a SPRING EQUINOX DINNER on Sunday 20th September, but unfortunately the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions still won't allow that to proceed, so we have had to cancel this event. The annual dinner is the largest social event on the Nomads calendar - this year at the Charm Thai restaurant in Albert Park. Not to be missed! GRADE  | TYPE: Easy – Social Event.  ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Dinner / Spring Equinox Dinner, the largest annual social event on the Nomads calendar. 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. 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 #96 to stop 128 (Albert Park Station). COST: $40 including booking fee and corkage BOOKING: By Thursday 17th September. Click on Get Tickets to register. Please specify when booking if you want the vegetarian option, or if you have any other dietary needs. LEADER: Greg W. | 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  

Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends. Groups of up to four players per game can play 500 online - and with video and sound enabled, it's almost like being in the same room! During the lockdown period, we are scheduling games of 500 on Tuesdays at 8pm using the Trickster Cards program. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets prior to Tuesday 15th September so you get an invitation email on the day with your link to join the game. TO PLAY: At 8pm on Tuesday 15th September, click on the link in your invitation email. (Tip: schedule a notification in your phone so you don't forget)! Once you've joined the game, click on Add Video then click Add. (If you wish to use video, do not select Yes beside Or connect voice-only before you click Add).  TROUBLE SHOOTING: If for some reason you don't get the reminder email with the link (and it's not in your Spam or Promotions folder): Go to Online Games (you need to log in to the Nomads website to see this page) and click on BOOK A GAME to get the 5-character code for your pre-booked game.  Go to TricksterCards.com and click on Play at the top right. Click on 500 (or whichever game you want to play). Click JOIN a game with friends. Click I have an Invite to a Game then enter or paste in the 5-character code. Click Add Video then click Add.   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  

Join us for the third of the Nomads online games nights - an evening of fun and socialising from the safety and comfort of your own home! Bring your food and drinks and get ready for two hours of socialising online. The theme for the third games night is Nature. Play in teams as you try and outsmart your opponents with a nature-oriented 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 several real time games of Wheel of Fortune with three different teams. Play starts at 7:30pm 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 to run the event. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets 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 TO PLAY: At 7:30pm on Friday 11th September, click on the 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 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

Although locked down at home, you can still socialise online with Nomads friends. Groups of up to four players per game can play 500 online - and with video and sound enabled, it's almost like being in the same room! During the lockdown period, we are scheduling games of 500 on Tuesdays at 8pm using the Trickster Cards program. For some other ideas of things to do during lockdown, see Socialising Online. TO BOOK: Click Get Tickets prior to Tuesday 8th September so you get a reminder email on the day with your link to join the game. TO PLAY: At 8pm on Tuesday 8th September, click on the link in your reminder email. (Tip: schedule a notification in your phone so you don't forget)! Once you've joined the game, click on Add Video then click Add. (If you only want to use audio, select Yes beside Or connect voice-only before you click Add).  TROUBLE SHOOTING: If for some reason you don't get the reminder email with the link (and it's not in your Spam or Promotions folder): Go to Online Games (you need to log in to the Nomads website to see this page) and click on BOOK A GAME to get the 5-character code for your pre-booked game.  Go to TricksterCards.com and click on Play at the top right. Click on 500 (or whichever game you want to play). Click JOIN a game with friends. Click I have an Invite to a Game then enter or paste in the 5-character code. Click Add Video then click Add.   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  

Our regular monthly social night - this event won't be able to proceed at Pride Of Our Footscray due to the COVID-19 lockdown, so we will have a Zoom catch up instead. Register via GET TICKETS and we will email you the Zoom link on the day to enable you to attend online. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:  Join us for our monthly social evening where members can enjoy a meal, talk about upcoming events, compare notes on past activities and float ideas on events they would like to see run.  MEETING TIME | LOCATION: 8pm | online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed on Tuesday to those who registered via Get Tickets. BOOKING: By Monday 31st August. Click on Get Tickets to book. 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