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Bike Leichhardt AGM & guest speaker

Bike Leichhardt Inc. AGM. Commencing 6.30 pm sharp in 'The Studio' (auditorium), level 1 of Wests Ashfield. 115 Liverpool Rd. Only financial members of Bike Leichhardt may vote or stand for election. The AGM to conclude at approx 7.15 followed by our guest speaker at 7.30 pm. Guests are welcome to hear our guest speaker (and at AGM). Our speaker is Dr Marjorie On'Neill, Co-chair of Parlt Friends of Active Transport and Parlt. Secretary for Transport. Have a meal while attending the AGM. Our guest speaker is expected to finish at approx. 8.30 pm. Or join us afterwards for a meal or a drink and a catch-up. AGM notice and agenda has been emailed directly to members. If you didn't get the email and want a copy of the 2025 AGM minutes and the 2026 agenda, please email tdcoen@gmail.com If you want to nominate for the committee you need to email your nomination asap to BL secretary Mark Irish (mark.a.irish@gmail.com ) at least 7 days prior to the AGM ( i.e. by Nov 18 ) at the latest. We look forward to a big turnout.

Capertee Campground/ Navigation with maps / Car Camp Wknd

Social Backgammon Night

**Come along for our weekly social backgammon night! 🎲** **We accept players of all levels and play each other socially. If you don’t know how to play, we can teach you.** **Follow our Instagram for more updates @sydneybackgammon**

Golden Hour Jacaranda Ride

13km easy place, mostly on quiet streets and separated pathways The ride route takes us through the purple pathways and green streets of North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Kirrabilli, and Milsons Point before heading back over the bridge to Circular Quay. After that, we'll follow the city cycleways until we find a nice place to finish the ride. *Note: We are meeting at Waterloo Metro and taking the train to Victoria Cross. The riding will commence at VC Metro*

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

**🌏 Make new international friends in Sydney. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊** **A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation.** **Why People Love Lounge Asia** **🍜** **Asian-focused** **event** **🤝 Many guests come alone** **💬 No need for perfect English** **🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Join** **1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page (1 ticket per attendee)** **2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception** **3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people** **✅ Early RSVP is free** **✅ RSVPs made within 3 days of the event start time are $5** **✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early** **Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free.** **Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ A VALID TICKET IS REQUIRED, BUT ENTRY IS SUBJECT TO HOST APPROVAL** **One ticket per guest. Guests on the waitlist cannot enter. A ticket does not guarantee entry. If entry is refused, you will receive a full refund. Please DM Michael, the main Lounge Asia organiser. Local hosts are not responsible for refunds.** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation profile/tickets ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **━━━━━━━━━━** **How to Find Us** **📍 Venue** **Harts Pub** **176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000** **⏰ Time** **Saturday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm** **🚶 Getting There** **5 min walk from Circular Quay Station. 8 min walk from Wynyard Station. Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks.** **Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🍺 Please Support the Venue** **This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **💚 Please Be Respectful** **Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.** **🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Any anti-social behaviour or those who make others uncomfortable WILL BE removed immediately.** **🚫 Any harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable.** **Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave.** **🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held.** **📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive.** **━━━━━━━━━━** **Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.** **Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures.** **📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group** **Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event.** **✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events** **✅ Meet local and international people** **✅ Stay connected with people you meet** **✅ Receive community news and event updates** [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) **📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎥 Watch Event Video: [\[WATCH EVENT VIDEO\]](https://youtu.be/tNak_cu9CXw?si=xiObPWs86vc93N18)** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9)** **━━━━━━━━━━** **🌏 Come say hi!** **Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita!** **See you at Lounge Asia!**

Jacaranda Twilight Ride

13km easy place, mostly on quiet streets and separated pathways [The ride route](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1-s8CdNSrQRkbiV0OMzDCNwX0eMdxRyhP&usp=sharing)** takes us through the purple pathways and green streets of Paddington, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Alexandria, and Erskineville. Then we return to Redfern to conclude the ride.

Eastern Sydney Coastal Explorer

A relaxed morning bike ride with plenty of stops to catch your breath enjoy the fabulous harbour views and coastal scenery. *This ride starts early to avoid the traffic that builds up around the beaches and harbourside suburbs throughout the day.* We'll ride (easy pace, mostly on quieter streets and shared paths) along on- and off-road cycleways and back to Bondi Junction (ETA 11.30am). **Refer to the ride route map for a more detailed description.** *The ride will go ahead in a fine drizzle but not heavy rain - please check the site on the morning of the ride for any weather-related updates!* **You must RSVP in order to attend the ride.** Please make sure you UPDATE your RSVP if you cannot make it as nobody wants to be waiting for a no-show. **Disclaimer:** *By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for your own safety, and that you are participating in the event entirely at your own risk. You also agree to indemnify the ride host/organiser from all claims for damages which may be incurred as a result of your participation.*

🌸NEW POWERHOUSE🌸PARRAMATTA🌸RIVER WALK🌸MEADOWBANK🌸

MEETING: Central Station Platform 6, taking the Express Country train to Parramatta Depart 10:09am Arrive Parramatta 10:34 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10am at Central Or 10:35 at Parramatta Station, just past the turnstyles 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: How exciting! After a $915 million spend, the New Powerhouse Museum opens in 2 weeks. We walk from Parramatta Station to the Powerhouse for a leisurely visit. We then venture on to Parramatta Park Rose Garden, where the roses will be in full bloom, for an early lunch. We then walk the Riverside walk to Meadowbank (approx 9kms) for the ferry back to the city. 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: The Rose Garden, Parramatta Park Always best to BYO 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣4️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Fabulous for the senses…..and easy 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: the entire way 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Express train to Parramatta Ferry to CQ, or train from MEADOWBANK 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

Blue Mountains Classic: Woodford, Red Hand Caves -Glenbrook - 28km (Hard)

**Blue Mountains Classic: Blue Mountains Classic: Woodford, Red Hand Caves -Glenbrook - 28km (Hard)** This epic Blue Mountains walk has the following sections: 1\. Woodford Train Station Wheel Gully Waterhole; 8km\, morning tea\. 2\. Wheel Gully to Oaks Picnic Area; 6km\, lunch/bathroom\. 3\. Oaks to Red Hand Cave; 7km\. 4\. RH cave to Glenbrook Train Station; 7km\. I aim to complete the day’s walking by no later than **5:00PM** This is a big day of spectacular walking, but we will be moving at a moderate pace so everyone who is interested to experience this serious bush walking track can attend and test themselves. **PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO GET OUT POINTS - THIS IS A WILDERNESS WALK, FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.** **Distance:** 28 km **Type of Walk:** Fire trails and well-formed bush tracks. **Difficulty:** Hard **Walking Pace:** Average 4.5KM per hour to finish on time. **Meeting Place and Transport:** Catch the **7:24AM Blue Mountains Train,** departing Central Station from Platform 7. Members may join this service at Strathfield, Parramatta, Blacktown or Penrith. Our train arrives Woodford at 8:58AM. There are regular trains, every 30 minutes, back to Central from Glenbrook. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/trail runners; 2-3 litres of water, NO WATER REFILL along the way; hydrolytes; two snacks and one lunch; light rain jacket depending on conditions. **THIS IS A MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS WALK, WITH NO SHOPS, SO MEMBERS MUST BRING ALL FOOD AND WATER.** **Suggested Donation:** $10 **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/messages/boards/thread/53245383 **Questions?** Ask in the comment section. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. **We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington** (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. **Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds** on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am

Jacarandas at Neutral Bay

Meet at the gazebo in Pioneers Memorial Park in Leichhardt at 9.50 am for a 10 am start for this sedate approx 22 klm meander. We'll head over the Anzac Bridge, over the Harbour Bridge, onto the eastern side of Milsons Point station, down Clark Rd, right into McDougall St to experience this avenue of Jacarandas. We'll park the bikes in Milson park to take our time on foot under the purple canopy. After revelling in the luxurious lilac we'll meander along Elamanga Ave to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, onto Kirribilli Ave past Kirribilli and Admiralty Houses to Lady Gowrie lookout. Onto Bradfield Park, up Alfred St to Cliff & Lavender Sts, into Harbour View Cr. Park the bikes to explore Wendy Whitelys secret garden. Back over the bridge for a drink or lunch at the Lord Nelson Hotel. After a break we'll head back to the starting point at Leichhardt. Bring a helmet and tools to repair a flat tyre. Water, sunblock, Opal card if you want to bail out at Milsons Point station. Please decline asap in MeetUp if you can’t attend and stay away if feeling unwell. This will be a sedate wander. Most streets are quiet but there will be some busy but low speed streets. There are hills and descents -need good brakes. Tim 0408 691 541