Bennie's Long-Weekend Catch-up!

For those who weren't at last year's catch-up, a get together in a different location was suggested, and Armidale was chosen.

Hard to believe this year marks 37 years!
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DESTINATION:  Armidale, NSW

ARRIVAL:  Saturday, 4 October 2025
​DEPARTURE:  Tuesday, 7 October 2025

MODES OF TRANSPORT:  Train, plane and automobiles

VOLUNTEER CAR POOL DRIVERS:  
​1) Kellie Roche will be leaving on Saturday, 4 October at 2:30pm from Ermington (near Parramatta) 
​2) Dorrianne Paroz will be driving from Hornsby
3) Sherryl Outridge will be driving from Port Stephens

ACCOMMODATION:  Servies Motel - see below

PRIVATE FACEBOOK EVENT:  Click here

COST PER HEAD:  Depends on final numbers. Approx $250 per head for three nights' accommodation + paint'n sip

Confirmation Required
​Please secure your spot via the Facebook event.  Thanks!

1. Nikki Scott
2. Marella Norris
3. Suz Courtney
4. Brigitte Bond
5. Kellie Roche
6. Dorrianne Paroz
7. Sherryl Outridge
8. Leanne Kennedy
9. ​Jane Graham (accomm not required)

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SERVIES MOTEL - THREE ROOMS CONFIRMED (12 PAX)

New, clean and centrally located, short stroll to everything.

3 x Executive King Rooms (sleeps 4):  1 KB + 1 QB sofa bed (dining facilities, writing desk, tea/coffee, fridge, hairdryer, iron/ironing board).

Bar and bistro that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (plus many other dinging options in town).

Cost of $1,620 split by number of people. 

 Would you like to do
​​PAINT'N SIP, or SIP'N PAINT?

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Cost:  $45 per kit (will be pre-purchased)
Date:  Monday, 6 October
Time:  2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:  Servies Bistro (private)
​Bar will be open, and no additional fee to use this space!!

OTHER ACTIVITIES (OPTIONAL):

• Visit Wollomombi Falls (25 minutes) - amazing views and easy walks
• Visit Uralla (20 minutes) has gorgeous shops, antiques, cafes, pubs and museum
• Visit ​Petersons Guest House for wine tasting and/or lunch (20 minutes)
• Visit New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) for a bit'a cultcha!
• Armidale's best pub is the Whitebull - good grub as well.
• The Welder's Dog is also a great spot for a bevy. Not a bad pizza either, and you can even BYO a cheese platter!
• Other places to dine include (reservations recommended for most):
  • Signor Vertelli 
  • The Cottage Restaurant 
  • The Mannor (Cotswald Gardens)
  • Bistro at Servies 
  • Thai Home 
  • An Indian Affair 
  • Gelato bar (evenings only) 
  • Whitebull 
  • Manny's on Marsh (Italian) 
  • Ottoman Restaurant (Rydges)
  • The Welder's Dog Brewery
  • Heaps of cafes