News at TRIPS

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The working bee on Saturday Morning ran overtime in that not everything planned was completed before the Management Meeting at 9 o’clock. The usual things, maintenance and finances, were discussed and concluded. A demonstration of what can be done using this WordPress Blog was made and it was agreed that this project be proceeded with.

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After the meeting concluded washing the hall chairs resumed under the capable hands of Kay Tuckerman ably assisted by Brigitte and John Wark.

All the hall chairs were in action on March 9 for the Western Flyers, d20190309aetails can be seen in a previous post. It was a full house. In fact the hall overflowed. The band from Texas loved the hall and our local enthusiastic Thirroul audience. They said it was the best show of their Australian tour and are looking forward to coming back.

Western Flyers from Texas USA

Photograph credits: John Tuckerman; Mark Balesi

REMINDER for SATURDAY 16th

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Members, a reminder that the TRIPS working bee is on this Saturday 8am – 9am.

Followed by the Management Committee meeting at 9am – all  TRIPS members are welcome to attend.

The repainting of the interior of the institute is now complete.  Photos are rehung and the new curtains are now installed so come and have a look at the new work!

Also, TRIPS membership is due and can be remitted to the TRIPS account.
BSB: 062 607 Account: 00903395

Membership remains at $10 per annum and your support is much appreciated.

Upcoming Concert at Thirroul Railway Institute

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The Western Flyers(USA) Saturday 9th March

Show starts 7:30PM

The Western Flyers are one of the most exciting bands to glide on to the music scene in years! Their unique sound is a cross section of the great American Songbook: classic western swing, hot jazz and swing standards, vintage country and cowboy songs, and electrifying old-time fiddle tunes. The trio features arch top guitar slinger Joey McKenzie, who brings his dynamic rhythm guitar style and smooth vocals to the band along with Katie Glassman, a 3-time National Swing Fiddle Champion and vintage-style singer extraordinaire. The “Baron of Bass”, Gavin Kelso, compliments the band in a mighty way with his incredible upright bass playing and baritone vocals. Dubbed “The Biggest Little Band in the Land”, folks often comment, “You guys sound bigger than you look”.

Website: http://thewesternflyers.com/

Tickets: $26

Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=468139&

Or at the door(unless sold out)

Working Bee & Meeting

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The next Working Bee will be held for one hour from 0800 on Saturday 16th March and will be immediately followed the March Management Committee Meeting  at 0900.  All members are welcome to attend one or both activities.

Also the next edition of TRIPS Times is being composed. It will be uploaded to this blog.  Documents such as the TRIPS Times, once in the blog, will then be available “on line” for years to come as will most posts.

A date to keep in mind is 7th April 2019 for a specially arranged Holsworthy Army Base – Visit thanks to Kirk. Further info will be posted in this blog.