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February Chat ‘n’ Chew was held at the Royal Hotel and was well attended. March’s Chat n’ Chew will be held at the Benalla Bowling Club on Friday 20 March from 11.45am. It is important to ‘RSVP’ each month if you are going to attend or have a booking you would like to cancel. Please contact Lorraine Knox on 5762 1531 by Tuesday 17 March for bookings or cancellation.
Lorraine Knox Following tradition, the first Chat 'N Chew gathering for the year will be held at The Royal Hotel on the third Friday, which in 2020 falls on Friday 21st February, at 12 midday.
Please contact Lorraine Knox on 5762 1531 by Tuesday 18th February for bookings or cancellation. Chat n’ Chew’s long-term convenor, Shirley Kearney, was thanked at the Northo by the group for all her work over many years in arranging the Chat n’ Chew lunches and presented with a large bunch of flowers.
Shirley’s call for someone to take over her role has been taken up by U3A committee member, Lorraine Knox. Thank you, Shirley, for convening Chat n’ Chew so capably, and to Lorraine, thank you for taking up the role of Chat n’ Chew Convenor. Lorraine would like to remind you that February’s Chat n’ Chew will be at the Royal – more information in future newsletters. Our lunch time date on the 18th October will be our last for 2019. We will meet at the North East Hotel at 11.45. Ring Shirley Kearney 5762 6768 by Tuesday 15th October to book in.
Shirley has been the convenor of Chat n’ Chew since its inception many years ago and needs a break, if nobody takes over from Shirley Chat n’ Chew will fold, we desperately need another convenor. If you are interested talk to one of the executive committee. No experience needed Shirley Kearney September 20th
Our monthly lunch will be at Kim Wah Restaurant in Bridge Street at 12 o’clock. Please contact Shirley 5762 6768 by Tuesday 17th September. Shirley Kearney We will meet again at The Golf Club for Lunch on Friday August 16th at 11:45am. This is due to popular choice. Contact Shirley on 57626768 by Tuesday August 13th.
Shirley Kearney On Friday June 21st our group is being welcomed to the Benalla Art Gallery Cafe for lunch at 12.00 midday. Come along and enjoy the food, view and company.
Pat Gardiner will be in charge as Gwen Turner and I will be sailing down the rivers in Europe. Pat's contact phone number is 0407 848 534. Shirley Kearney Because our April date is on Good Friday we will not be meeting for lunch until Friday 17th May at the Dragon Gate Restaurant at 12.00 midday.
Please contact me by leaving a message with Trish Potter on 5762 1117. Shirley Kearney What an enjoyable start we had to our 2019 Chat `n’ Chew year at the Royal Hotel on 15th February.
On March 15th we will do it all again – plenty of chat and a little chew at the Bowls Club at 12.00. All welcome. Trish Potter has kindly offered to be my contact until my telephone has been transferred to our new home. So ring Trish 5762 1117 (a male voice will answer for messages). Shirley Kearney Chat n’ Chew will recommence in February 2019.
Following tradition, the first gathering for the year will be held at The Royal Hotel on the third Friday, which in 2019 falls on Friday 15th February, at 12 midday. Please contact Shirley on 5762 6768 by Tuesday 12th February for bookings or cancellation. Our group will meet for lunch on Friday 19th October at 12 midday at
The North Eastern Hotel This is our last lunch for 2018. Do come along! Contact Shirley Kearney on 5762 by Tuesday 16 October. Our group will meet for lunch on Friday 21st September at 12.00 at
Kim Wah Restaurant Our “season” is almost over for 2018 so do feel welcome to come along. Contact 5762 6768 by Tuesday 18th September. Shirley Kearney On Friday 17th August at 12.00 our group will meet for lunch at one of our favourite places - Benalla Golf Club.
All welcome. Contact 5762 6768 by Tuesday 14th August. Thank you. Shirley Kearney Once again a local restaurant is opening its doors specially for us - this time the Benalla Curry House in Nunn Street opposite Raffety's.
All welcome to attend on Friday July 20th at 12.00 noon. Preordering requested - please phone Shirley by Tuesday 17th June 5762 6768. Shirley Kearney Andrew from Hollywood Café, has kindly agreed to open his pizza restaurant especially for us. He has done this for a number of years and as the venue will have a new owner in July, it will be a great opportunity for us to thank him.
All welcome to attend on Friday June 15th at 12.00 noon. Numbers need to be in to Shirley by Tuesday 12th June – 5762 6768. Shirley Kearney Details for our next Chat n’ Chew are:
Date: Friday 18th May 2018 Venue: Benalla Bowls Club at 11.45 a.m. All welcome. Please confirm attendance to Shirley Kearney 57626768 by Tuesday midday on 15th May Shirley Kearney On April 20 our lunch will be at 12 noon at Nicha (Old Vic Hotel opposite the railway station). Please confirm your attendance by midday Tuesday April 17. Phone 5762 6768.
Shirley Kearney  Benalla Art Gallery Café
Friday Mar 16 at 11.45am All welcome. Contact Shirley 5762 6768 By Tuesday 13 March if you are attending A reminder to all members that our first lunch is at the Royal Hotel 11.45am on Friday 16 February. Please let Shirley know if you will be attending by Tues 13 so she can notify the hotel of numbers. Phone Shirley on 5762 6768 (phone rings a long time before going to messages).
The final meeting for the year is at Georgina's Restaurant in Bridge Street at 11:45 am on October 20.
Please ring Shirley 5762 6768 to book. Shirley Kearney Chat 'N Chew on 15th September at the North Eastern Hotel just opposite the historic signal box near the Benalla Railway Station. All welcome. Phone Shirley re attendance by Tuesday morning 12th September on 5762 6768. Shirley Kearney  A new venue for Chat 'n’ Chew run by Catherine and Andrew from Hollywood Pizzas - Serendipity Café next to Rural City Council Offices Bridge St Benalla. They are delighted to have us and will offer a pre-booked menu.
Please phone Shirley on 5762 6768 re attendance Shirley Kearney Our next lunch will be at the Kim Wah Restaurant, 119 Bridge Street East, at 12 midday on July 21. Please phone Shirley by Tuesday morning July 18 regarding attendance.
Shirley Kearney Next session: 16 June at Bowls Club at 11:45. Please notify Shirley on 5762 6768 of your intention to attend by Tuesday morning 13 June.
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About 'Chat n Chew'
Chat 'n Chew is a group for members to lunch together at various eateries in Benalla. For catering purposes attendees are required to notify Lorraine by the Tuesday prior to each of these Fridays. New members are welcome. For further information, ring Lorraine on 5762 1531. Meeting Times3rd Friday, 11.45 am to 1.45 pm February to October. Various locations around Benalla. Check newsletter and website for upcoming venues.
Convenor and contact details
Lorraine Knox 5762 1531
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