What: Picnic Dinner at Brighton-Le-Sands Beach

Please note: This social event is WEATHER-DEPENDENT. We should have lovely summer weather, but we will keep a close eye on the forecast closer to the day.

Where: Brighton-Le-Sands Beach (meeting outside Bay Vista on The Grand Parade road - see map below)

Tell me about the gig: Join us for a lovely evening hanging out and eating by the bay.

The first 30mins will be for people to go and buy their food. If you bring your own, you can just chill and hang out on the beach.

Then at 7:00pm, we will meet back at the beach, sit down together and eat. We will hang out while we eat until 8:00pm, then people will head home as they wish.

Hosts: Sandon 0478 043 996, Bec 0411 252 228

When: Wednesday 31 January

What time do we meet? 6.30pm

What time does it end? 8pm

Tell me about the food: There are lots of food options located opposite the beach. Below are some examples:

Souvlaki Bar, 78 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216

Eurobay Café Bar, 86 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216

Thai by the beach, 88 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216

Atlantis on the bay, 88A The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216

Ocean Heart Seafood, 367 Bay St, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216

Meeting spot: Outside ‘Bay Vista’ in Brighton-Le-Sands (83 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216 - see map above)

How do I get there? Rockdale station is the closest train station (approximately a 30 minute walk or a 6 minute car ride)

Additionally, attendees can catch a bus from Rockdale station to Bay Vista. There are two buses available, the 478 and 479 bus.

Alternatively, you can travel by car or catch an Uber from Rockdale train station.

For more information about public transport options, times or disruptions, contact the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or transportnsw.info

What else do I need to bring?

Make sure to bring money for food if you are going to buy food on the night (debit card)

Alternatively, attendees can bring food from home

Bring a picnic blanket or something like that to sit on if you’d like!

ID.

Don’t forget your Opal card if catching public transport.

Phone for pictures and finding staff.

Water.

Mask and sanitiser if you wish.

I have a question: If you’re unsure about something get in touch with us via email info@gigbuddiessydney.org, on Facebook Messenger or contact us via text or on either 0411 252 228 or 0412 145 819 or call us at the office: 02 9419 6951

How do I join? Register by getting a ticket from this page (click 'add to bag' in the top right hand corner and enter your details)

Please note:

1 Attendees must bring ID.

2 Gig Buddies staff will be in attendance, but will not be on hand to provide individual support.

3 Getting there: Transport to and from the venue is not supplied. Attendees are responsible for making their own way to and from the venue.

4 Getting home: Gig Buddies staff may help attendees with catching public transport, taxis or Ubers home - up until 30 minutes after the scheduled end; Gig Buddies staff are unable to assist attendees who remain at the venue beyond this time.

5 Attendees do not need to be paired with a gig buddy to join us. All signed up participants or volunteers are welcome to join us.

6 COVID-19: If you’re feeling unwell we ask that you do not attend.

*** Gig Buddies socials are for signed up participants and volunteers of the project. Participants that require extra support must let the Gig Buddies team know if they will be bringing along a support worker or family member to an event. Thank you. ***