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AUTUMN 2016
wwwbrothersipswichcomau
April 7MAGIC SHOWSCHILDREN amp ADULTS
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
6MAJOR PROMOS
8WINE TASTING
10JEAN BELL 26SOCIAL DARTS
18ZED 28
22TRANSITION
ContentsGeneral Business 4
Hail to the Bus Driver 5
Around The Club with Graham Major promos - itrsquos all happening 6
Behind the Bar with Hallsy Wine Tasting 8
Feature Still Bowling Along 10
In the Kitchen with Chrissie Try the Tryline 13
In Focus BOBs 14
March Entertainment 16
Getting to Know Zed 28 18
April Entertainment 20
Getting to Know Transition 22
May Entertainment 24
Why not try Social Darts 26
In the Community Young Life 27
Jokes for Frank 29
Kindred Clubs Contacts 30
Brothers Notice Board 31
LUNCH FRI amp SUN | DINNER THURS-SUN | BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
The Cattlemanrsquos Cutlet400GM OF THE FINEST RIB FILLET ON THE BONE
Absolutely mouthwatering
Welcome to the autumn edition of the Brothers Bulletin In this issue we pay tribute to a long-standing member of staff therersquos a feature on a remarkable athlete we get to know a couple of our regular bands we invite you to try social darts and we learn a bit more about the Brothers Old Boys And of course some of our managers tell you whatrsquos going on in various parts of the club
As you might be aware Brent Kinnane was appointed a Director of the Leagues Club in the middle of last year filling a casual vacancy after the retirement of Terry Sessarago I am pleased to say his position was formally endorsed by the members at the elections held in November as both he and new addition Michelle Kerr were elected to the Board I am looking forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Chairman Greg Walsh and the rest of the Brothers Leagues Club Board and take this opportunity to publicly welcome its two newest members
This time of year is full of anticipation with trial games already underway and the footy season proper about to kick off Former Captain Jason Connors has returned to take over as coach in 2016 and wersquore all hopeful the boys can put in another good showing
The club is continuing to trade well and early indications suggest the introduction of the Brothers Advantage loyalty program has been well received by members We have been working hard to try and explain the program as simply as possible but as with anything new there are always challenges along the way Now we are several months into it and most of the initial teething problems have been worked through I am confident the majority of our members are highly satisfied with what we consider to be the most generous loyalty program in the region
Behind the scenes we are continuing the planning process into the future development of the club A survey of members conducted earlier this year drew more than 1800 respondents and will be used to help inform decision making The most likely outcome is the work will be conducted in stages over several years and we remain optimistic the first stage will commence later this year
We will keep you updated with progress and any significant developments along the way In the meantime enjoy reading and I look forward to seeing you at the Club
Cheers
Mark Hennelly | General Manager
GENERAL BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPJoin today for as little as $330 and instantly experience the Brothers Advantage Receive discounts on food and drinks earn points you can spend and become eligible for our many promotions Itrsquos the hardest working card in town Not only that but yoursquoll become a part of the leading club in Ipswich a club that has been supporting local sporting community and charitable groups for over forty years Welcome to Brothers
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ADDRESS Wildey Street Raceview QLD 4305
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PHONE 07 3817 2999
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Ron started a few months prior to Mark as a groundsman in May 1993 and was in that role until just a few years ago when he became a permanent courtesy bus driver Now after close to 23 years at Brothers Ron has decided to call time
An Ipswich local born and bred Ron first knew of Brothers through playing rugby league He played for another club but says even back then he respected the blue and white for being a well run organisation When an employment opportunity came up he jumped at it
ldquoI was working for the Education Department as a groundsman at a state school and funding just wasnrsquot thererdquo explains Ron ldquoI could see a future here that the place would grow and I could contribute to itrdquo
In the early 1990s Brothers Leagues Club was a fraction of the size it is today Currently Brothers employs 117 people When Ron came on board there were only about twenty But the smaller size had an upside with all the staff being very close
ldquoIt was more like a little family businessrdquo says Ron ldquoWe worked out of a little garage beside the canteen and then when they started extensions we moved into a little house across the roadrdquo
ldquoI was employed as a groundsman but we did everything We unloaded beer trucks we mowed I set bingo up set the function room up anything just anythingrdquo
ldquoWe had to crawl before we walked in the early days Water was a big problem The creek would silt up and Irsquod have to get in the creek and dig a hole so the pump would actually work overnight And then go down and get in the creek the next morning again and start from scratch It was just
something we did You had to do it so you did itrdquo
General Manager Mark Hennelly remembers Ron as a willing worker with a keen interest in maintaining the fields
ldquoRon virtually was our first fulltime grounds employee and I just remember it was good to have someone permanently able to do that work and start the basis of the care and attention we now give to our fieldsrdquo says Mark ldquoHe got really excited when we bought some new equipment Because obviously we didnrsquot have a lot of equipment like wersquove got nowrdquo
Itrsquos an observation that Ron shares when he thinks back to what he used to work with when he started
ldquoIn the early days we only had an old Ford tractor and a ride-on mower And when they were both broken down which was often wersquod have to mow the field by hand with a push mower Yoursquod allocate a day to mow it a day to rake it and then all your other jobs you had to dordquo
But no matter the challenges Ron always found the rewards paid off He took particular pride in the facilities Brothers was able to provide for the juniors
ldquoI used to like the grounds because you saw the enjoyment the kids got out of it You could have a bad week and come down here on a Saturday morning and watch the kids run around and it was worth it to see the enjoyment they were getting out of itrdquo
Now that Ron is in a position where he is able to retire he is looking forward to allocating more time to some of the things he loves
ldquoI think therersquos more to life than work And I want to look after myself a lot
better than I have beenrdquo
He plans to catch up on some fishing and camping and is looking forward to watching more live football games As a Broncos fan he found his work driving the buses in the last few years often conflicted with their home games But now hersquos keen to renew his membership and start going again And of course you can expect to see him at a lot more Brothers games
Ronrsquos other great passion is custom cars He used to run car shows in the eighties and plans to build another hot rod in the near future
ldquoMy wife loves the car side of it Between the two of us wersquod like to get back into it and do some travelling with the cars as wellrdquo say Ron ldquoWersquove been looking for a while but now that I wonrsquot be at work Irsquoll have a lot more time to go to shows and swap meetsrdquo
While travelling might be on the cards Ron has no plans to leave Ipswich permanently and says he is grateful for his time at Brothers
ldquoThe place certainly has changed And itrsquos going to get bigger againrdquo says Ron ldquoJust generally everywhere the clubrsquos got bigger and better Irsquove made a lot of good friends here and I hope the friendship continues Irsquom sure Irsquoll be welcome whenever I come inrdquo
We havenrsquot seen the last of Ron yet
ldquoHersquos more than welcome to come downrdquo says Mark ldquoRon will be missed There is no doubt about that Hersquos built up a lot of friendships over the years with people that worked here and more recently with the members that he chauffeured around in the courtesy buses I wish him all the best I hope he has a long healthy and happy retirementrdquo
Hail to the Bus Driver ndash
Ron SuttonThere arenrsquot too many people who can boast working at Brothers for longer than the General Manager Mark Hennelly Ron Sutton can
6
AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
ITrsquoS ON AGAINWHEREWOULDYOU GO
CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
HOLIDAYWIN A $15000
OR TAKE $10000 CASHTO WHEREVER YOU LIKE
ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1 bull DRAWN JUNE 25 Terms amp conditions available at reception
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Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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Itrsquos FREE to Play | Registration from 7pm
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Register before 630pm for BONUS CHIPS
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A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
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Wine
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F R I DAY 8 A P R I L7 PM - 9 3 0 PM
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A not to be missed opportunity with six wine companies presenting over forty wines for you to try Featuring Brown Brothers Casella Wines
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Book Now at Reception | Members $1595 | Non Members $1795
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
6MAJOR PROMOS
8WINE TASTING
10JEAN BELL 26SOCIAL DARTS
18ZED 28
22TRANSITION
ContentsGeneral Business 4
Hail to the Bus Driver 5
Around The Club with Graham Major promos - itrsquos all happening 6
Behind the Bar with Hallsy Wine Tasting 8
Feature Still Bowling Along 10
In the Kitchen with Chrissie Try the Tryline 13
In Focus BOBs 14
March Entertainment 16
Getting to Know Zed 28 18
April Entertainment 20
Getting to Know Transition 22
May Entertainment 24
Why not try Social Darts 26
In the Community Young Life 27
Jokes for Frank 29
Kindred Clubs Contacts 30
Brothers Notice Board 31
LUNCH FRI amp SUN | DINNER THURS-SUN | BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
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Welcome to the autumn edition of the Brothers Bulletin In this issue we pay tribute to a long-standing member of staff therersquos a feature on a remarkable athlete we get to know a couple of our regular bands we invite you to try social darts and we learn a bit more about the Brothers Old Boys And of course some of our managers tell you whatrsquos going on in various parts of the club
As you might be aware Brent Kinnane was appointed a Director of the Leagues Club in the middle of last year filling a casual vacancy after the retirement of Terry Sessarago I am pleased to say his position was formally endorsed by the members at the elections held in November as both he and new addition Michelle Kerr were elected to the Board I am looking forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Chairman Greg Walsh and the rest of the Brothers Leagues Club Board and take this opportunity to publicly welcome its two newest members
This time of year is full of anticipation with trial games already underway and the footy season proper about to kick off Former Captain Jason Connors has returned to take over as coach in 2016 and wersquore all hopeful the boys can put in another good showing
The club is continuing to trade well and early indications suggest the introduction of the Brothers Advantage loyalty program has been well received by members We have been working hard to try and explain the program as simply as possible but as with anything new there are always challenges along the way Now we are several months into it and most of the initial teething problems have been worked through I am confident the majority of our members are highly satisfied with what we consider to be the most generous loyalty program in the region
Behind the scenes we are continuing the planning process into the future development of the club A survey of members conducted earlier this year drew more than 1800 respondents and will be used to help inform decision making The most likely outcome is the work will be conducted in stages over several years and we remain optimistic the first stage will commence later this year
We will keep you updated with progress and any significant developments along the way In the meantime enjoy reading and I look forward to seeing you at the Club
Cheers
Mark Hennelly | General Manager
GENERAL BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPJoin today for as little as $330 and instantly experience the Brothers Advantage Receive discounts on food and drinks earn points you can spend and become eligible for our many promotions Itrsquos the hardest working card in town Not only that but yoursquoll become a part of the leading club in Ipswich a club that has been supporting local sporting community and charitable groups for over forty years Welcome to Brothers
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Ron started a few months prior to Mark as a groundsman in May 1993 and was in that role until just a few years ago when he became a permanent courtesy bus driver Now after close to 23 years at Brothers Ron has decided to call time
An Ipswich local born and bred Ron first knew of Brothers through playing rugby league He played for another club but says even back then he respected the blue and white for being a well run organisation When an employment opportunity came up he jumped at it
ldquoI was working for the Education Department as a groundsman at a state school and funding just wasnrsquot thererdquo explains Ron ldquoI could see a future here that the place would grow and I could contribute to itrdquo
In the early 1990s Brothers Leagues Club was a fraction of the size it is today Currently Brothers employs 117 people When Ron came on board there were only about twenty But the smaller size had an upside with all the staff being very close
ldquoIt was more like a little family businessrdquo says Ron ldquoWe worked out of a little garage beside the canteen and then when they started extensions we moved into a little house across the roadrdquo
ldquoI was employed as a groundsman but we did everything We unloaded beer trucks we mowed I set bingo up set the function room up anything just anythingrdquo
ldquoWe had to crawl before we walked in the early days Water was a big problem The creek would silt up and Irsquod have to get in the creek and dig a hole so the pump would actually work overnight And then go down and get in the creek the next morning again and start from scratch It was just
something we did You had to do it so you did itrdquo
General Manager Mark Hennelly remembers Ron as a willing worker with a keen interest in maintaining the fields
ldquoRon virtually was our first fulltime grounds employee and I just remember it was good to have someone permanently able to do that work and start the basis of the care and attention we now give to our fieldsrdquo says Mark ldquoHe got really excited when we bought some new equipment Because obviously we didnrsquot have a lot of equipment like wersquove got nowrdquo
Itrsquos an observation that Ron shares when he thinks back to what he used to work with when he started
ldquoIn the early days we only had an old Ford tractor and a ride-on mower And when they were both broken down which was often wersquod have to mow the field by hand with a push mower Yoursquod allocate a day to mow it a day to rake it and then all your other jobs you had to dordquo
But no matter the challenges Ron always found the rewards paid off He took particular pride in the facilities Brothers was able to provide for the juniors
ldquoI used to like the grounds because you saw the enjoyment the kids got out of it You could have a bad week and come down here on a Saturday morning and watch the kids run around and it was worth it to see the enjoyment they were getting out of itrdquo
Now that Ron is in a position where he is able to retire he is looking forward to allocating more time to some of the things he loves
ldquoI think therersquos more to life than work And I want to look after myself a lot
better than I have beenrdquo
He plans to catch up on some fishing and camping and is looking forward to watching more live football games As a Broncos fan he found his work driving the buses in the last few years often conflicted with their home games But now hersquos keen to renew his membership and start going again And of course you can expect to see him at a lot more Brothers games
Ronrsquos other great passion is custom cars He used to run car shows in the eighties and plans to build another hot rod in the near future
ldquoMy wife loves the car side of it Between the two of us wersquod like to get back into it and do some travelling with the cars as wellrdquo say Ron ldquoWersquove been looking for a while but now that I wonrsquot be at work Irsquoll have a lot more time to go to shows and swap meetsrdquo
While travelling might be on the cards Ron has no plans to leave Ipswich permanently and says he is grateful for his time at Brothers
ldquoThe place certainly has changed And itrsquos going to get bigger againrdquo says Ron ldquoJust generally everywhere the clubrsquos got bigger and better Irsquove made a lot of good friends here and I hope the friendship continues Irsquom sure Irsquoll be welcome whenever I come inrdquo
We havenrsquot seen the last of Ron yet
ldquoHersquos more than welcome to come downrdquo says Mark ldquoRon will be missed There is no doubt about that Hersquos built up a lot of friendships over the years with people that worked here and more recently with the members that he chauffeured around in the courtesy buses I wish him all the best I hope he has a long healthy and happy retirementrdquo
Hail to the Bus Driver ndash
Ron SuttonThere arenrsquot too many people who can boast working at Brothers for longer than the General Manager Mark Hennelly Ron Sutton can
6
AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
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CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
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7
Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
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Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
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Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
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Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
6MAJOR PROMOS
8WINE TASTING
10JEAN BELL 26SOCIAL DARTS
18ZED 28
22TRANSITION
ContentsGeneral Business 4
Hail to the Bus Driver 5
Around The Club with Graham Major promos - itrsquos all happening 6
Behind the Bar with Hallsy Wine Tasting 8
Feature Still Bowling Along 10
In the Kitchen with Chrissie Try the Tryline 13
In Focus BOBs 14
March Entertainment 16
Getting to Know Zed 28 18
April Entertainment 20
Getting to Know Transition 22
May Entertainment 24
Why not try Social Darts 26
In the Community Young Life 27
Jokes for Frank 29
Kindred Clubs Contacts 30
Brothers Notice Board 31
LUNCH FRI amp SUN | DINNER THURS-SUN | BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
The Cattlemanrsquos Cutlet400GM OF THE FINEST RIB FILLET ON THE BONE
Absolutely mouthwatering
Welcome to the autumn edition of the Brothers Bulletin In this issue we pay tribute to a long-standing member of staff therersquos a feature on a remarkable athlete we get to know a couple of our regular bands we invite you to try social darts and we learn a bit more about the Brothers Old Boys And of course some of our managers tell you whatrsquos going on in various parts of the club
As you might be aware Brent Kinnane was appointed a Director of the Leagues Club in the middle of last year filling a casual vacancy after the retirement of Terry Sessarago I am pleased to say his position was formally endorsed by the members at the elections held in November as both he and new addition Michelle Kerr were elected to the Board I am looking forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Chairman Greg Walsh and the rest of the Brothers Leagues Club Board and take this opportunity to publicly welcome its two newest members
This time of year is full of anticipation with trial games already underway and the footy season proper about to kick off Former Captain Jason Connors has returned to take over as coach in 2016 and wersquore all hopeful the boys can put in another good showing
The club is continuing to trade well and early indications suggest the introduction of the Brothers Advantage loyalty program has been well received by members We have been working hard to try and explain the program as simply as possible but as with anything new there are always challenges along the way Now we are several months into it and most of the initial teething problems have been worked through I am confident the majority of our members are highly satisfied with what we consider to be the most generous loyalty program in the region
Behind the scenes we are continuing the planning process into the future development of the club A survey of members conducted earlier this year drew more than 1800 respondents and will be used to help inform decision making The most likely outcome is the work will be conducted in stages over several years and we remain optimistic the first stage will commence later this year
We will keep you updated with progress and any significant developments along the way In the meantime enjoy reading and I look forward to seeing you at the Club
Cheers
Mark Hennelly | General Manager
GENERAL BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPJoin today for as little as $330 and instantly experience the Brothers Advantage Receive discounts on food and drinks earn points you can spend and become eligible for our many promotions Itrsquos the hardest working card in town Not only that but yoursquoll become a part of the leading club in Ipswich a club that has been supporting local sporting community and charitable groups for over forty years Welcome to Brothers
PUBLICATIONBrothers Bulletin is a quarterly publication for members and guests All information was correct at time of printing
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COVERClare and Lachlan show off the new Brothers uniforms
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ADDRESS Wildey Street Raceview QLD 4305
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Ron started a few months prior to Mark as a groundsman in May 1993 and was in that role until just a few years ago when he became a permanent courtesy bus driver Now after close to 23 years at Brothers Ron has decided to call time
An Ipswich local born and bred Ron first knew of Brothers through playing rugby league He played for another club but says even back then he respected the blue and white for being a well run organisation When an employment opportunity came up he jumped at it
ldquoI was working for the Education Department as a groundsman at a state school and funding just wasnrsquot thererdquo explains Ron ldquoI could see a future here that the place would grow and I could contribute to itrdquo
In the early 1990s Brothers Leagues Club was a fraction of the size it is today Currently Brothers employs 117 people When Ron came on board there were only about twenty But the smaller size had an upside with all the staff being very close
ldquoIt was more like a little family businessrdquo says Ron ldquoWe worked out of a little garage beside the canteen and then when they started extensions we moved into a little house across the roadrdquo
ldquoI was employed as a groundsman but we did everything We unloaded beer trucks we mowed I set bingo up set the function room up anything just anythingrdquo
ldquoWe had to crawl before we walked in the early days Water was a big problem The creek would silt up and Irsquod have to get in the creek and dig a hole so the pump would actually work overnight And then go down and get in the creek the next morning again and start from scratch It was just
something we did You had to do it so you did itrdquo
General Manager Mark Hennelly remembers Ron as a willing worker with a keen interest in maintaining the fields
ldquoRon virtually was our first fulltime grounds employee and I just remember it was good to have someone permanently able to do that work and start the basis of the care and attention we now give to our fieldsrdquo says Mark ldquoHe got really excited when we bought some new equipment Because obviously we didnrsquot have a lot of equipment like wersquove got nowrdquo
Itrsquos an observation that Ron shares when he thinks back to what he used to work with when he started
ldquoIn the early days we only had an old Ford tractor and a ride-on mower And when they were both broken down which was often wersquod have to mow the field by hand with a push mower Yoursquod allocate a day to mow it a day to rake it and then all your other jobs you had to dordquo
But no matter the challenges Ron always found the rewards paid off He took particular pride in the facilities Brothers was able to provide for the juniors
ldquoI used to like the grounds because you saw the enjoyment the kids got out of it You could have a bad week and come down here on a Saturday morning and watch the kids run around and it was worth it to see the enjoyment they were getting out of itrdquo
Now that Ron is in a position where he is able to retire he is looking forward to allocating more time to some of the things he loves
ldquoI think therersquos more to life than work And I want to look after myself a lot
better than I have beenrdquo
He plans to catch up on some fishing and camping and is looking forward to watching more live football games As a Broncos fan he found his work driving the buses in the last few years often conflicted with their home games But now hersquos keen to renew his membership and start going again And of course you can expect to see him at a lot more Brothers games
Ronrsquos other great passion is custom cars He used to run car shows in the eighties and plans to build another hot rod in the near future
ldquoMy wife loves the car side of it Between the two of us wersquod like to get back into it and do some travelling with the cars as wellrdquo say Ron ldquoWersquove been looking for a while but now that I wonrsquot be at work Irsquoll have a lot more time to go to shows and swap meetsrdquo
While travelling might be on the cards Ron has no plans to leave Ipswich permanently and says he is grateful for his time at Brothers
ldquoThe place certainly has changed And itrsquos going to get bigger againrdquo says Ron ldquoJust generally everywhere the clubrsquos got bigger and better Irsquove made a lot of good friends here and I hope the friendship continues Irsquom sure Irsquoll be welcome whenever I come inrdquo
We havenrsquot seen the last of Ron yet
ldquoHersquos more than welcome to come downrdquo says Mark ldquoRon will be missed There is no doubt about that Hersquos built up a lot of friendships over the years with people that worked here and more recently with the members that he chauffeured around in the courtesy buses I wish him all the best I hope he has a long healthy and happy retirementrdquo
Hail to the Bus Driver ndash
Ron SuttonThere arenrsquot too many people who can boast working at Brothers for longer than the General Manager Mark Hennelly Ron Sutton can
6
AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
ITrsquoS ON AGAINWHEREWOULDYOU GO
CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
HOLIDAYWIN A $15000
OR TAKE $10000 CASHTO WHEREVER YOU LIKE
ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1 bull DRAWN JUNE 25 Terms amp conditions available at reception
7
Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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8
A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
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10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
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Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
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AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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Welcome to the autumn edition of the Brothers Bulletin In this issue we pay tribute to a long-standing member of staff therersquos a feature on a remarkable athlete we get to know a couple of our regular bands we invite you to try social darts and we learn a bit more about the Brothers Old Boys And of course some of our managers tell you whatrsquos going on in various parts of the club
As you might be aware Brent Kinnane was appointed a Director of the Leagues Club in the middle of last year filling a casual vacancy after the retirement of Terry Sessarago I am pleased to say his position was formally endorsed by the members at the elections held in November as both he and new addition Michelle Kerr were elected to the Board I am looking forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Chairman Greg Walsh and the rest of the Brothers Leagues Club Board and take this opportunity to publicly welcome its two newest members
This time of year is full of anticipation with trial games already underway and the footy season proper about to kick off Former Captain Jason Connors has returned to take over as coach in 2016 and wersquore all hopeful the boys can put in another good showing
The club is continuing to trade well and early indications suggest the introduction of the Brothers Advantage loyalty program has been well received by members We have been working hard to try and explain the program as simply as possible but as with anything new there are always challenges along the way Now we are several months into it and most of the initial teething problems have been worked through I am confident the majority of our members are highly satisfied with what we consider to be the most generous loyalty program in the region
Behind the scenes we are continuing the planning process into the future development of the club A survey of members conducted earlier this year drew more than 1800 respondents and will be used to help inform decision making The most likely outcome is the work will be conducted in stages over several years and we remain optimistic the first stage will commence later this year
We will keep you updated with progress and any significant developments along the way In the meantime enjoy reading and I look forward to seeing you at the Club
Cheers
Mark Hennelly | General Manager
GENERAL BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIPJoin today for as little as $330 and instantly experience the Brothers Advantage Receive discounts on food and drinks earn points you can spend and become eligible for our many promotions Itrsquos the hardest working card in town Not only that but yoursquoll become a part of the leading club in Ipswich a club that has been supporting local sporting community and charitable groups for over forty years Welcome to Brothers
PUBLICATIONBrothers Bulletin is a quarterly publication for members and guests All information was correct at time of printing
Editor Anthony Watkins Design Tandem E Tandem Pty Ltd Advertising Enquiries awatkinsbrothersipswichcomau
COVERClare and Lachlan show off the new Brothers uniforms
Photography Inscape Photography
BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH
ADDRESS Wildey Street Raceview QLD 4305
POSTAL PO BOX 680 Ipswich QLD 4305
PHONE 07 3817 2999
EMAIL infobrothersipswichcomau
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20152016MEMBERSHIP
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IN TOWN
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5
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Ron started a few months prior to Mark as a groundsman in May 1993 and was in that role until just a few years ago when he became a permanent courtesy bus driver Now after close to 23 years at Brothers Ron has decided to call time
An Ipswich local born and bred Ron first knew of Brothers through playing rugby league He played for another club but says even back then he respected the blue and white for being a well run organisation When an employment opportunity came up he jumped at it
ldquoI was working for the Education Department as a groundsman at a state school and funding just wasnrsquot thererdquo explains Ron ldquoI could see a future here that the place would grow and I could contribute to itrdquo
In the early 1990s Brothers Leagues Club was a fraction of the size it is today Currently Brothers employs 117 people When Ron came on board there were only about twenty But the smaller size had an upside with all the staff being very close
ldquoIt was more like a little family businessrdquo says Ron ldquoWe worked out of a little garage beside the canteen and then when they started extensions we moved into a little house across the roadrdquo
ldquoI was employed as a groundsman but we did everything We unloaded beer trucks we mowed I set bingo up set the function room up anything just anythingrdquo
ldquoWe had to crawl before we walked in the early days Water was a big problem The creek would silt up and Irsquod have to get in the creek and dig a hole so the pump would actually work overnight And then go down and get in the creek the next morning again and start from scratch It was just
something we did You had to do it so you did itrdquo
General Manager Mark Hennelly remembers Ron as a willing worker with a keen interest in maintaining the fields
ldquoRon virtually was our first fulltime grounds employee and I just remember it was good to have someone permanently able to do that work and start the basis of the care and attention we now give to our fieldsrdquo says Mark ldquoHe got really excited when we bought some new equipment Because obviously we didnrsquot have a lot of equipment like wersquove got nowrdquo
Itrsquos an observation that Ron shares when he thinks back to what he used to work with when he started
ldquoIn the early days we only had an old Ford tractor and a ride-on mower And when they were both broken down which was often wersquod have to mow the field by hand with a push mower Yoursquod allocate a day to mow it a day to rake it and then all your other jobs you had to dordquo
But no matter the challenges Ron always found the rewards paid off He took particular pride in the facilities Brothers was able to provide for the juniors
ldquoI used to like the grounds because you saw the enjoyment the kids got out of it You could have a bad week and come down here on a Saturday morning and watch the kids run around and it was worth it to see the enjoyment they were getting out of itrdquo
Now that Ron is in a position where he is able to retire he is looking forward to allocating more time to some of the things he loves
ldquoI think therersquos more to life than work And I want to look after myself a lot
better than I have beenrdquo
He plans to catch up on some fishing and camping and is looking forward to watching more live football games As a Broncos fan he found his work driving the buses in the last few years often conflicted with their home games But now hersquos keen to renew his membership and start going again And of course you can expect to see him at a lot more Brothers games
Ronrsquos other great passion is custom cars He used to run car shows in the eighties and plans to build another hot rod in the near future
ldquoMy wife loves the car side of it Between the two of us wersquod like to get back into it and do some travelling with the cars as wellrdquo say Ron ldquoWersquove been looking for a while but now that I wonrsquot be at work Irsquoll have a lot more time to go to shows and swap meetsrdquo
While travelling might be on the cards Ron has no plans to leave Ipswich permanently and says he is grateful for his time at Brothers
ldquoThe place certainly has changed And itrsquos going to get bigger againrdquo says Ron ldquoJust generally everywhere the clubrsquos got bigger and better Irsquove made a lot of good friends here and I hope the friendship continues Irsquom sure Irsquoll be welcome whenever I come inrdquo
We havenrsquot seen the last of Ron yet
ldquoHersquos more than welcome to come downrdquo says Mark ldquoRon will be missed There is no doubt about that Hersquos built up a lot of friendships over the years with people that worked here and more recently with the members that he chauffeured around in the courtesy buses I wish him all the best I hope he has a long healthy and happy retirementrdquo
Hail to the Bus Driver ndash
Ron SuttonThere arenrsquot too many people who can boast working at Brothers for longer than the General Manager Mark Hennelly Ron Sutton can
6
AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
ITrsquoS ON AGAINWHEREWOULDYOU GO
CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
HOLIDAYWIN A $15000
OR TAKE $10000 CASHTO WHEREVER YOU LIKE
ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1 bull DRAWN JUNE 25 Terms amp conditions available at reception
7
Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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8
A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
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10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
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13
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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SUNDAY8 MAY
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28 APRIL
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7 APRIL - BOOK
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
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MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
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BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
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TICKETS 5 FOR $1
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Ron started a few months prior to Mark as a groundsman in May 1993 and was in that role until just a few years ago when he became a permanent courtesy bus driver Now after close to 23 years at Brothers Ron has decided to call time
An Ipswich local born and bred Ron first knew of Brothers through playing rugby league He played for another club but says even back then he respected the blue and white for being a well run organisation When an employment opportunity came up he jumped at it
ldquoI was working for the Education Department as a groundsman at a state school and funding just wasnrsquot thererdquo explains Ron ldquoI could see a future here that the place would grow and I could contribute to itrdquo
In the early 1990s Brothers Leagues Club was a fraction of the size it is today Currently Brothers employs 117 people When Ron came on board there were only about twenty But the smaller size had an upside with all the staff being very close
ldquoIt was more like a little family businessrdquo says Ron ldquoWe worked out of a little garage beside the canteen and then when they started extensions we moved into a little house across the roadrdquo
ldquoI was employed as a groundsman but we did everything We unloaded beer trucks we mowed I set bingo up set the function room up anything just anythingrdquo
ldquoWe had to crawl before we walked in the early days Water was a big problem The creek would silt up and Irsquod have to get in the creek and dig a hole so the pump would actually work overnight And then go down and get in the creek the next morning again and start from scratch It was just
something we did You had to do it so you did itrdquo
General Manager Mark Hennelly remembers Ron as a willing worker with a keen interest in maintaining the fields
ldquoRon virtually was our first fulltime grounds employee and I just remember it was good to have someone permanently able to do that work and start the basis of the care and attention we now give to our fieldsrdquo says Mark ldquoHe got really excited when we bought some new equipment Because obviously we didnrsquot have a lot of equipment like wersquove got nowrdquo
Itrsquos an observation that Ron shares when he thinks back to what he used to work with when he started
ldquoIn the early days we only had an old Ford tractor and a ride-on mower And when they were both broken down which was often wersquod have to mow the field by hand with a push mower Yoursquod allocate a day to mow it a day to rake it and then all your other jobs you had to dordquo
But no matter the challenges Ron always found the rewards paid off He took particular pride in the facilities Brothers was able to provide for the juniors
ldquoI used to like the grounds because you saw the enjoyment the kids got out of it You could have a bad week and come down here on a Saturday morning and watch the kids run around and it was worth it to see the enjoyment they were getting out of itrdquo
Now that Ron is in a position where he is able to retire he is looking forward to allocating more time to some of the things he loves
ldquoI think therersquos more to life than work And I want to look after myself a lot
better than I have beenrdquo
He plans to catch up on some fishing and camping and is looking forward to watching more live football games As a Broncos fan he found his work driving the buses in the last few years often conflicted with their home games But now hersquos keen to renew his membership and start going again And of course you can expect to see him at a lot more Brothers games
Ronrsquos other great passion is custom cars He used to run car shows in the eighties and plans to build another hot rod in the near future
ldquoMy wife loves the car side of it Between the two of us wersquod like to get back into it and do some travelling with the cars as wellrdquo say Ron ldquoWersquove been looking for a while but now that I wonrsquot be at work Irsquoll have a lot more time to go to shows and swap meetsrdquo
While travelling might be on the cards Ron has no plans to leave Ipswich permanently and says he is grateful for his time at Brothers
ldquoThe place certainly has changed And itrsquos going to get bigger againrdquo says Ron ldquoJust generally everywhere the clubrsquos got bigger and better Irsquove made a lot of good friends here and I hope the friendship continues Irsquom sure Irsquoll be welcome whenever I come inrdquo
We havenrsquot seen the last of Ron yet
ldquoHersquos more than welcome to come downrdquo says Mark ldquoRon will be missed There is no doubt about that Hersquos built up a lot of friendships over the years with people that worked here and more recently with the members that he chauffeured around in the courtesy buses I wish him all the best I hope he has a long healthy and happy retirementrdquo
Hail to the Bus Driver ndash
Ron SuttonThere arenrsquot too many people who can boast working at Brothers for longer than the General Manager Mark Hennelly Ron Sutton can
6
AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
ITrsquoS ON AGAINWHEREWOULDYOU GO
CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
HOLIDAYWIN A $15000
OR TAKE $10000 CASHTO WHEREVER YOU LIKE
ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1 bull DRAWN JUNE 25 Terms amp conditions available at reception
7
Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MONDAY MORNINGSCASH PRIZES
First Call 1030am | Doors Open 930am
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Registration from 6pm | Kicks off at 7pm
Register before 630pm for BONUS CHIPS
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8
A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
Wine Tasting
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(07) 3280 7900 HEADSPACE IPSWICH13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
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Wine
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F R I DAY 8 A P R I L7 PM - 9 3 0 PM
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10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
13
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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SUNDAY8 MAY
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28 APRIL
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7 APRIL - BOOK
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FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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29 MAY
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
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AROUND THE CLUBWITH GRAHAM
I am really excited by the response wersquove had so far to the Brothers Advantage Program Our regular members are clearly enjoying the benefits of the easier access faster rewards and bigger discounts on offer Even brand new members are taking advantage of the instant 10 discount
they receive on food and beverages in greater numbers than before
After a successful Summer Series of weekly promotions wersquove decided to keep them all running for the time being Off-Peak Power Points will still be in effect seven days a week between 10am and 12pm You can still Flip our attendant for cash on Monday and Tuesday evenings The biggest weekly raffle in town isnrsquot going anywhere And you can keep playing Bombardier on Sundays We have however made a couple of slight tweaks But we think yoursquoll like them
Our Weekday Waffel each Monday to Friday at 230pm will continue to offer ten fantastic prizes consisting of meat trays fruit and vegetable baskets alcoholic beverages and delicious bakery treats You can still get free tickets when you spend $10 or more at the Brasserie or when you collect $200
or more on the gaming floor before 2pm The tweak wersquove made is now there will be an eleventh draw for $100 cash
And wersquore giving you even more chances to win the Members Draw each week with an extra jackpot draw added at 7pm Now you will have four chances to win a minimum $5000 every Thursday and Friday night between 7pm and 10pm just for being here These Jackpot Draws will continue to be followed by consolation draws of $500 each at 1030pm and 11pm so make sure you are using your membership card to generate entries
Speaking of using your card to generate entries our Major Promotion drawn on the 30th of April is another beauty In The Car or The Cash our major prize winner will have the choice of one of three stunning vehicles valued at up to
$27620 or they can take the $15000 cash If you want a closer look to help you make up your mind head down to Blue Ribbon Motors in Yamanto and ask for a test drive
And when that one is over wersquore bringing back Choose Your Own Adventure with entries commencing in May Just like last year the major prize will be a $15000 holiday to pretty much wherever you want to go You could take the family for a tour of American Theme Parks or take a loved one to see the Romantic Capitals of Europe Maybe you would go on an African Safari Itrsquos entirely up to you
Therersquos also a lot happening in entertainment during autumn With our Morning Melodies on Thursdays our Friday and Saturday night acts in both the O Bar and the Sports Bar the
Major promos itrsquos all happening
ITrsquoS ON AGAINWHEREWOULDYOU GO
CHOOSE YOUROWN ADVENTURE
HOLIDAYWIN A $15000
OR TAKE $10000 CASHTO WHEREVER YOU LIKE
ENTRIES OPEN MAY 1 bull DRAWN JUNE 25 Terms amp conditions available at reception
7
Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MONDAY MORNINGSCASH PRIZES
First Call 1030am | Doors Open 930am
TUESDAY EVENINGSFUN NIGHT OF TRIVIA
Itrsquos FREE to Play | Registration from 7pm
MON+WED EVENINGSCASH amp PRIZES
Registration from 6pm | Kicks off at 7pm
Register before 630pm for BONUS CHIPS
THE BEST LOYALTY
PROGRAM IN THE REGION
EASIERACCESS
FASTERREWARDS
BIGGERDISCOUNTS
8
A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
Wine Tasting
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(07) 3280 7900 HEADSPACE IPSWICH13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
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Wine
Limited Places Available
N I G H T
F R I DAY 8 A P R I L7 PM - 9 3 0 PM
U P S T A I R S F U N C T I O N R O O M
A not to be missed opportunity with six wine companies presenting over forty wines for you to try Featuring Brown Brothers Casella Wines
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LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PRIZES AND MORE
Book Now at Reception | Members $1595 | Non Members $1795
10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
13
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
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for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
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Sunday arvo Rock n Roll and evening MusiQue jam sessions our resident illusionist on Thursday evenings and our Senior Sessions on the first Tuesday of the month there has never been more free entertainment on offer
As for feature acts the 17th of March is St Patricks Day and The Life of Reilly Band are back again this year to present a mix of traditional and popular singalong Irish songs together with poems and silly stories Theyrsquore also bringing special guests the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance The first performance starts at 11am and then they return in the evening for a second show at 6pm
On the 7th of April we have a special school holidays treat for the kids The Mime amp Magic Show is a comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and our very own resident Illusionist Josh Norbido This 90 minute
show starts at 4pm Itrsquos free but we still need you to book as seats are limited Contact reception for a ticket
Then Josh returns at 7pm for his full stage show that he has performed across Australia and around the world Yoursquove seen him do his up close illusions each Thursday but you havenrsquot seen this Sit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusion in this two hour production Tickets are only $15 and available from reception or online
We also have another special treat for members in April New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala and his band will be calling in to Brothers while touring his new album Mike has worked with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons and One Republic Expect a night of high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop You can
catch this free show in the O Bar from 8pm on Thursday the 28th of April
Then in May for Mothers Day wersquove got the Rod Stewart Show featuring Shaun Marshall Shaun is one of the UKrsquos most exciting vocal talents and is bringing his electric tribute to this legendary superstar to Australia for the first time The show covers the forty-plus year career of this renowned artist and is full of instantly recognisable hits such as Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut Is The Deepest and so many more Tickets are only $25 for the show on its own or you can make a day of it and bundle tickets with the Tryline Mothers Day Special
There really is a lot to look forward to in the coming months Continue to experience the Brothers Advantage and I look forward to seeing you around the club
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MONDAY MORNINGSCASH PRIZES
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Itrsquos FREE to Play | Registration from 7pm
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Register before 630pm for BONUS CHIPS
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A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
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BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
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ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
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ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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8
A nice drop of wine is truly one of lifersquos great pleasures Unfortunately a lot of people are put off by the snobbery that sometimes gets associated
with wine appreciation and are intimidated by the sheer complexity of what is ultimately just fermented grape juice
There are probably a few choice words I could use to describe those people who think theyrsquore somehow special for knowing a few grape varieties regions and vintages But I wonrsquot
With so many styles available to suit all kinds of preferences wine should be accessible to everyone
Yet for the novice it can sometimes be difficult knowing where to start And a bad experience first up can prevent you from discovering something magical
This is where a bit of expert advice can help point you in the right direction
For the last fifteen or so years wersquove been hosting wine tasting events with our suppliers on hand to answer your questions and hopefully introduce you to a whole new experience with wine With canapeacutes and cheese platters
included these nights are very popular and we even have some members who have been regularly attending since the very beginning
On Friday April 8 we will be holding another such event and itrsquos open to everyone
Representatives from Brown Brothers Casella Wines Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons will all be there and will be bringing with them at least forty different wines for you to try All preferences will be covered with a range of Whites Reds Sparkling and even Ports
Whether you are already a connoisseur or just curious itrsquos a great opportunity to enjoy a night out while you learn about some of the products on offer These nights also give us an idea of what is popular and what we should stock in
our bottle shop and behind the bar
If you do find something to your taste special discount prices will be offered exclusively for orders placed on the night for everything on display You donrsquot have to pay until you collect your order
Of course what you like is up to you but at this time of year I will be paying close attention to the full bodied reds And thatrsquos the great thing about wine There is bound to be something to suit everyone
We only have a limited number of places available and tickets can be purchased from reception
Get yours today and join me for a evening of new experiences Who knows what you might find
Cheers
BEHIND THE BARWITH HALLSY
Wine Tasting
headspace Ipswich is here to help young people aged 12 to 25 who are going through a tough time
(07) 3280 7900 HEADSPACE IPSWICH13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
SALVO CARE LINE 1300 36 36 22
Somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline
every minute
24HR CRISIS LINE 13 11 14
9
Wine
Limited Places Available
N I G H T
F R I DAY 8 A P R I L7 PM - 9 3 0 PM
U P S T A I R S F U N C T I O N R O O M
A not to be missed opportunity with six wine companies presenting over forty wines for you to try Featuring Brown Brothers Casella Wines
Pernod Ricard Wines Accolade Wines Oyster Bay Wines and Samuel Smith amp Sons
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PRIZES AND MORE
Book Now at Reception | Members $1595 | Non Members $1795
10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
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IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
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ue
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
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Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
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for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
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10
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
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BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
13
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
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TransitionSEN
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ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
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DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
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ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
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IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
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MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Still Bowling Along
It was through her late husband George who played alongside her into his 80s that 96 year old Jean was first introduced to the sport she now loves Georgersquos boss at the time Len Woodford was also the President of Booval (now Swifts) and he asked the Bells to become members They remained at Booval for sixteen years before moving to Ipswich At first it was just something to do But more than forty years later lawn bowls has become an integral part of Jeanrsquos life
Her motivation is quite simple
ldquoI just like playingrdquo she says ldquoGood company good competitionrdquo
And donrsquot be fooled by this nonagenarianrsquos cheeky smile On the green Jean is as fierce a competitor as they come Or at least she was until a serious shoulder injury in early 2015 almost forced her to give the game away Inevitably she found a way to overcome this setback and has now mastered the Bowlerrsquos Arm a device that has allowed her to
FEATURE
Few people can boast an involvement in sport to rival Ipswich Bowling Clubrsquos Jean Bell After twenty three years of playing indoor bowls she took up lawn bowls in 1972 and began an association that still continues today
11
ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
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BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
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04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
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10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
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Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
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ue
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
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THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
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Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
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Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
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ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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SUNDAY8 MAY
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8 APRILWINE NIGHT
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28 APRIL
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7 APRIL - BOOK
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IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
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MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
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Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
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ldquoGood company good competition
continue playing 2-3 days every week
And while she is modest about her achievements a little prompting from her son Bevin and daughter Debbie reveals a fairly substantial list of accolades
ldquoOh yeah I went to a lot of carnivals and everythingrdquo Jean recalls matter-of-factly ldquoI played a few Pennants Won my first one in 1980 Skipped it Skipped second division in 1992 and played in the winning team in 1993 and we played again in division 2 in 2014 and we got runners-uprdquo
Of these it was her first Pennant Badge as Skip that she remembers most fondly
ldquoI thought it was best It was in Division 5 but it was goodrdquo she says with a laugh
Like most bowls clubs around the country Ipswich Bowling Club relies heavily on its volunteers Jean has been in amongst it since she started serving in numerous official roles including positions of President Games Selector and Games Director and helping out with catering and fundraising
When asked why she thought it was so important for her to be involved at this level her response is typically tongue-in-cheek
ldquoSo you know whatrsquos going onrdquo she laughs
Fittingly after a quarter of a century of service she was awarded a Life Membership at Ipswich Bowls Club in 2013 and is currently the Vice Patron of the Ladies Section
Along the way this matriarch of a family that now spans five generations with 45 great grand children and 2 great great grand children has picked up her Veterans Super Veterans and Super Super Veterans Badges
In the decades she has been involved Jean has observed many changes in both the game of bowls and the club she says has gone ahead in leaps and bounds
ldquoWhen we started we all had the same bowls and we played on couch It was just a drawn game Everybody was in the same boat As time went on bowls changed colours came in and they changed the way they roll And the dress when I started was a long white dress three inches below the knee and stockings Then after that they brought in that the ladies could wear white shorts or white three quarters
and then the coloured three quarters and so it went on Now they come out in all colours Each club seems to have their own coloursrdquo
Not that she minds most changes she just takes in her stride
ldquoOh the colours are nicerdquo she says
And as for the club Jean has watched it steadily grow from year to year in terms of both facilities and membership
ldquoIrsquod say itrsquos the best itrsquos been Itrsquos very satisfying to see it growrdquo
Jeanrsquos passion for bowling has now been passed down to the next generation Her son Bevin and daughter Debbie are both heavily involved at Ipswich and her other daughter Coral plays at Coffs Harbour According to Jean theyrsquore the bowlers and shersquos the novice now
ldquoI showed Bevin how to play but now hersquos better than me I think Deb had a coach but theyrsquore both better than me nowrdquo
Her children agree that Jean was and is an inspiration for them to follow in her footsteps
Debbie says part of the reason she took up the sport 11 years ago was due to observing her motherrsquos good health and vitality
ldquoI thought there must have been something in this bowls that Irsquod have to joinrdquo
At 96 years young Jean isnrsquot showing any signs of slowing down either She still does her own washing and ironing and loves to cook for family and friends
If shersquos not at Ipswich Bowling Club therersquos a fair chance yoursquoll find her at Brothers enjoying a lemon lime and bitters Bevin says shersquos a great supporter of the club and the staff all know her
ldquoIrsquom a good member of Brothersrdquo she agrees with a laugh
And in her own understated way she remains just as passionate about the game that has been part of her life for longer than many of its current members have walked the Earth She has no plans to retire just yet
ldquoOh yeah I enjoy itrdquo
Pictured (top to bottom) Joined Lawn Bowls at Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1972 President Booval Bowls Club (now Swifts) in 1978 with QLBA ladies President - skipped winning pennant team in 1993 in 2nd Division Won first pennant badge as skip in 1980 Division 3 2015 Life member November 2013
12
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
13
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
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ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
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Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
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Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
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Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
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Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
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Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
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Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
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Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
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Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
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Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
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Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
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7 APRIL - BOOK
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FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
For something a little more special
LUNCH FRI amp SUN DINNER THURS - SUN
Great value meals for the whole family
LUNCH amp DINNER 7 DAYS BUFFET BREAKFAST
SUNDAYS
BROTHERS HAS SOMETHING TO SATISFY
EVERY CRAVING amp DINING OCCASION
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
Some of our newer members may not have had a chance to visit the Tryline yet Some may not even realise that itrsquos there tucked up behind the Sports Bar
The Tryline is primarily a steakhouse although in recent years the menu has been expanded quite a bit to include seafood poultry pasta and vegetarian meals
It differs from the Brasserie in that it offers full table service and the menu is a little more adventurous Itrsquos where you would go for a special occasion or if you simply prefer a change from the traditional club meals found in the Brasserie
We like to update the menu every four or five months to keep it fresh and engaging When we do itrsquos always a challenge to find the right balance between keeping the old favourites and introducing something new and exciting and this menu is no different
Some of the new additions to the menu were originally specials we had on for short periods of time that have proved popular such as the Rib and Bugs the Eye Fillet with Creamy Garlic Prawns and the Salmon Fillet
Of these my tip is the Eye Fillet is going to be the most popular with members Itrsquos char-grilled on our volcanic rock grill which gives it a nice smokey flavour throughout The prawns are marinated in garlic and then pan-fried with a dash of cream and the combination is simply heavenly Some things were just meant to go together
One of the brand new dishes to look out for is the Chicken Oscar Itrsquos a lovely grilled free-range chicken breast topped with pan-fried king prawns and fresh asparagus spears and finished with a delicious hollandaise sauce
My personal choice though would be between the Sweet Chilli Prawns which we serve as an entreacutee or if I was feeling hungry the 500gm Rump
The rump is a beautiful piece of steak but at half a kilo I find it a challenge to get though I like it cooked rare on the char-grill itrsquos absolutely amazing And to complete the meal Irsquod have it with the Caesar salad and probably the mash
In other parts of the club wersquore also currently working on revising the Coffee Shop and Brasserie menus and expect to have them available in April
The Coffee Shop Menu will still be focused on light meals and snacks but wersquore looking to introduce a few extra healthier options
The Brasserie will continue to offer the simple classic value meals but expect to see a few heartier meals added in preparation for the cooler weather
Something else wersquore doing at the Brasserie that Irsquom particularly looking
forward to is our Chefrsquos Signature Specials Irsquove laid down the challenge to all our chefs to come up with a dish that we will feature as a special for a week or so They will be competing with each other for bragging rights to see whose dish turns out to be most popular
Maybe if we get a good response one or two of these will appear on future menus
Finally Mothers Day is coming up and we will once again be offering our hugely popular Buffet Breakfast and Lunch sittings Each comes with a wide selection to cater to
everyonersquos tastes and is a great option to bring the whole family along
If you really want to impress mum wersquoll be offering a special two-course package in the Tryline You can choose from a selection of three mains and three desserts that you can have separately or bundled with a ticket to the Rod Stewart Tribute Show She will love it
I highly recommend you book early for Mothers Day as there are only limited places available
Bon Appetit
ldquoFinding the right balance between
old favourites and introducing new
and exciting
Autumn is a season of change and wersquore making a few changes here as well More than likely by the time you read this we will have introduced our
new menu at the Tryline It comes into effect on Thursday 3rd of March
IN THE KITCHENWITH CHRISSIE
FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
Try the Tryline
14
IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
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ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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7 APRIL - BOOK
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IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
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MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
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YOUR OWN
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Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
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IN FOCUS
BOBSBrothers Ipswich Rugby League Football Club Old Boys and Supporters Incorporated better known as the Brothers Old Boys and Supporters (or BOBS) became an incorporated body in 2007 But their roots go back at least fifty years
Current President James McGill says back then they didnrsquot have a formal committee But they used to meet to organise functions and fundraising activities
ldquoI was having a discussion with the late Norma Flannery (wife of Denis Brothers Old Boy and Australian representative player) and she was telling me one night that she could recall back in the 60s they used to meet at her pub in at the Ulster Hotel in Ipswich and have Old Boys meetings back thenrdquo says James ldquoI think thatrsquos probably the earliest recollection Irsquove got of the Old Boysrdquo
According to James becoming an incorporated body has added a bit more professionalism to what BOBS does and has opened up new opportunities such as the ability to apply for grants and attract their own sponsors
ldquoI think it was pretty smart to set it up that wayrdquo
As a result BOBS has been able to contribute tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to Brothers Football Club and Brothers Junior Football Club through sponsorships donations and the purchase of infrastructure and capital works items
James says BOBS places a strong emphasis on rugby league development
ldquoIf we can develop good coaches and prepare the boys for the transition to Senior footy then I believe the Juniors are the cornerstone to a strong and successful Senior Football Clubrdquo says James ldquoAnd itrsquos hopefully these guys that will be our long term players officials and Old Boys and Supporters Thatrsquos a big part of why we see our Juniors as the future of our clubsrdquo
In addition to their contributions to football and the wider community BOBS is also very much about fostering and maintaining a connection to the club
ldquoI think itrsquos also a social thing Wersquore all fairly social peoplerdquo says James ldquoWe do a lot of bus trips bowls nights we just try and bring everyone together and itrsquos not always about making money I think
the emphasis is on mateship and the comradery that comes with being part of Brothers I guess the Old Boys is probably just about keeping the community sense about Brothers as a wholerdquo
Unlike many other Old Boys organisations BOBS does not require you to have actually played for Brothers You become a member of BOBS because you care about the future of the club and you want to be involved in the culture
ldquoPeople come to clubs for various reasons It doesnrsquot devalue it in any way I think it shows your passion for your clubrdquo says James ldquoWith so many players shifting clubs these days itrsquos hard to keep those traditions going We work really hard at maintaining those connectionsrdquo
Two years ago BOBS inducted their inaugural Life Members Mark Hennelly and Rex Jorgenson Mark and Rex took on the Old Boys back in the early 1980s and were President and Secretary Treasurer up until 2006 when they handed it over to the new full committee
ldquoThatrsquos pretty importantrdquo says James ldquoI mean yeah we raise a lot of money and we do a lot of donations and stuff
The heart and soul of any sporting club is the group of dyed in the wool one-eyed supporters who bleed the team colours At Brothers we call these guys BOBS
15
like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
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Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
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Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
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Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
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Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
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ULG
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like that but I think itrsquos the history What those blokes canrsquot tell you about Brothers hasnrsquot happened Thatrsquos how we look at Rex and Mark Basically we refer to them as the keepers of the flame They kept it going through chook raffles and sportsmanrsquos nights We just found that what they had done was worthy When you look at what Life Membership gets handed out for now we thought that 22 years of keeping it going by themselves without a committee or anything was pretty good goingrdquo
The Old Boys probably wouldnrsquot be as strong as it is now without the introduction of the Masters In 2008 they put in a side in the then ARL Masters Tournament at Runaway Bay and it was from then they found more people interested in returning to Brothers to get involved Thatrsquos also when James and current Vice President Michael Burgess joined the BOBS committee
ldquoI think that was a big achievement for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe strength of the Masters did help it kick alongrdquo
Other notable achievements in recent years include the hugely successful 100 Year Celebration Dinner in 2014 and the High Tea last year to acknowledge Women in League
ldquoThat was a big thing for the Old Boysrdquo says James ldquoThe local member Jennifer Howard attended and she was wrapped in what the ladies had organised And the Centenary Dinner saw some people return to Brothers who had had an
absence as life took them in different directions for different reasonsrdquo
2016 looks like being a busy year for BOBS too
ldquoWersquove got quite a few reunions ten twenty thirty and forty year reunions that the guys are wanting to hostrdquo says James ldquoIt will be great to put a marquee down on the hill and recall those guys from those years You can guarantee it will be a massive day Thatrsquos probably our biggest thing for this year to make sure something happens for these reunionsrdquo
Currently BOBS have around 120 members on the books Anyone with an interest in Brothers is welcome to join Annual membership costs $10 and runs October to September
ldquoWe donrsquot have any expectations on our membersrdquo says James ldquoFor your ten dollars we would normally have a couple of games where wersquod subsidise beers So we give our members cheap beers at home games a couple of times They love our raffles Not only that the AGM for the Leagues Club and the Old Boys share the same day and we combine to put on drinks and nibblies after that as well So for your ten dollars yoursquove done alrightrdquo
If you are interested in joining or just supporting BOBS come down to their weekly meat raffle held every Saturday from 2pm in the Sports Bar or contact them using the details on page 30
Pictured BOBS Australia Day Big Bash Game against the Brothers
Football Club Legends
16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
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Y A FRESH FRUIT
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16
March
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
04 March Just Five
11 March SoulCutz
18 March Ear Candy
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
03 March Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
10 March Billy Guy
17 March The Life of Reilly Band
24 March Chris Doyle
31 March Glenn Callaghan
05 March Vintage
12 March Zed 28
19 March Buddy Love and the Tremors
26 March Truckstop
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
05 March Sarenda
12 March Rush Hour
19 March Diva Demolition
26 March Zade
04 March Dirty Dice
11 March Chester
18 March Wasabi
25 March CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY
06 March The Rock Hounds
13 March Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
20 March Hot Wire
27 March Dance On
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAR 1 bull 10AM-2PM
Open Sunday Sessions JOIN IN OR JUST DROP BY AND ENJOY
EVERY SUNDAYEVERYONE WELCOME - FROM 7PM M
usiQ
ue
17
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
20
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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28 APRIL
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7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
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DAYTIME PERFORMANCE 11AM ndash 2PM bull EVENING PERFORMANCE 6PM-9PM
A celebration of everything
THE WATKINS ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE
THE LIFE OFREILLY BAND with special guests
featuring
THURSMARCH
17
St Patricks Day IRISH SINGALONGPOEMS amp SILLY STORIES
18
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
20
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
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Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
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BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
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ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
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FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
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Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
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Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
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Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
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Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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IORS SESSION
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
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630PM
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YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
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details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
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DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
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GETTING TO KNOW
Zed 28When Mark Nyburg let Paul Bonsey get up and sing with his band at a wedding he probably had no idea that some fifteen years later he would wind up as Paulrsquos lead guitarist
At the time Paul was a rock n roll dance instructor and he used to hire Markrsquos band for the dances But after getting a taste of the spotlight Paul was bitten He picked up a guitar for the first time ever in 2000 and hasnrsquot looked back
ldquoFirst song I ever learned right through was Red Cadillac Thatrsquos the first song I ever learned and I never ever get sick of itrdquo
Paul started Zed 28 about eight years ago naming the band after his Camaro because it seemed to fit Cars and rock n roll just go together
Zed 28 have been through many changes and now Paul is the only original member remaining The current line up of Paul (vocals and rhythm guitar) Mark (lead guitar and vocals) Shane Jacobs (upright bass) and John E Rockit (drums and vocals) has only been together for about a year but Paul is confident he has finally got the ingredients right
When Paul found himself short of a guitarist he called Mark Mark had started his musical career playing guitar in a successful rockabilly band but had also spent eight years in a hard rock outfit and touring with some big name acts before returning to rockabilly for a five year stint as a double bass player When Paul called Mark was just starting to think about picking up his guitar again
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSSAT 12 MARCH amp SAT 21 MAY
19
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
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O BAR
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IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
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IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
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SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
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THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
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Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
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WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
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28 APRIL
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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29 MAY
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FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
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for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
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ldquoPaul rung me up and said lsquoDo you want to play againrsquo So I said lsquoyeah ok no worriesrsquo and we started playing And I said lsquoHow far do you want to go with it And he said he wanted it to be like my old band and I said lsquoYeah all right These are the guys we have to getrsquordquo
John had played drums with Mark years earlier so he was the natural choice for the new lineup After a couple of bass players that didnrsquot work out they recruited Shane from another band Collectively they decided to knuckle down and get serious
ldquoWe want to do this We want to play good music We all know each other very well We all get on except Shane Hersquos just a bass playerrdquo laughs John
They describe the music they play as danceable rockabilly
ldquoItrsquos all pretty much based on rock n roll and rockabilly and the aim is to have a lot of fun on stage and then hope that transfers to the people on the floorrdquo says John
ldquoIf there are dancers there wersquoll slow it down a littlerdquo says Paul ldquoWe donrsquot change the songs but we slow them down so that theyrsquore danceable But if wersquove got people sitting and theyrsquore just enjoying the music we play at a higher tempo and we just encourage the crowd to enjoy what we dordquo
Some of the songs they play that always get a big reaction include pretty much anything by Elvis and Rockabilly Rebel by Matchbox
ldquoEveryone knows that one if yoursquore a rock n roller or if yoursquore not a rock n roller Everyone knows that song and they love it to deathrdquo says John
While they havenrsquot been together as Zed 28 all that long each of the members can recognise the potential
ldquoThis is the line up This is itrdquo says Mark
ldquoIrsquoll fight to keep this one togetherrdquo agrees John
ldquoIt doesnrsquot matter how good the players arerdquo explains Mark ldquoIrsquove backed up with very good session players and it hasnrsquot mixed it hasnrsquot gelled I feel this band gels well I can sort of turn to Shane and say lsquohow about we try thisrsquo and he does it So he listens John listens I listen Paul
listens so we all listen to each othersrsquo criticism and itrsquos worked out really wellrdquo
Already they are starting to see some success Playing one of the main venues at Cooly Rocks On the biggest 50s and 60s nostalgia festival in Australia they packed the place out and according to John ldquoslayed themrdquo
Someone who wasnrsquot able to get in that night sent Paul a message ldquoPaul the place is full Theyrsquore dancing out here in the streetrdquo
ldquoItrsquos a very fickle crowd down there and we had to work hard to impress themrdquo recalls John ldquoAnd we did it and it was just a great weekend And since then really itrsquos just had a roll-on effectrdquo
Now Zed 28 are fielding requests to play interstate
ldquoWe havenrsquot really put the feelers out theyrsquore approaching us Thatrsquos the ride that wersquore going onrdquo says John
ldquoWersquove done Ballina wersquove done Casino wersquove done Tweed Heads now wersquove got Yambardquo says Paul
Mark is confident the band can find gigs all the way down the coast to Melbourne and across to Adelaide
ldquoTherersquos heaps of shows in Melbourne like hot rod shows that I know would want usrdquo he says ldquoRockabilly fits a little bit into the country but if you go too far it doesnrsquot suit Itrsquos more you stay on the coast way and yoursquoll pretty much be okrdquo
While touring the rockabilly circuit seems a certainty for these guys in the short term you can still find them playing a few gigs at Brothers
ldquoI like it how therersquos a lot of families here not just the rock n rollers Itrsquos good to have a different mixrdquo says Mark
ldquoI actually find itrsquos not hard to play here because we get a good crowd reaction Some places we play itrsquos really hard work This place is not hard work This is good funrdquo adds John
The boys love a bit of interaction with the crowd and encourage punters to come and hang out with them
ldquoCome up and have a listen enjoy yourself Just pretty much have some funrdquo
20
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
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FRIEN
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Y A FRESH FRUIT
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ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
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$100001
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O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TUES APR 5 bull 10AM-2
PM
April
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
01 April Seductive Soul
08 April Double Vision
15 April Route 66
22 April Paisley Road
29 April Caught in the Act
07 April Paul Renton
14 April Baby Boomer Party Band
21 April Marco
18 April Matti Biskit
02 April Kaffene
09 April Rock Steady
16 April Midnight Rambler
23 April Sekada Band
30 April Slow Train Coming
music from the soundtrack of your life
wwwthebabyboomerpartybandcomau
Baby BoomerParty Band
the
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
02 April No Standing
09 April Super Active Rock
16 April The Whiskey Brothers
23 April Hippopotamus
30 April Le Groove
01 April Vertigo
08 April Bootleg Flyers
15 April Men Behaving Loudly
22 April Just Like That
29 April Triplickit
03 April Stray Fragments
10 April Wally amp The Gators
17 April Bit by Bit
24 April Cool Change
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
ANZACDAY2016
bull
bullBROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB IPSWICH JOINS THE REST OF OUR NATION IN REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO GAVE THEIR ALL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE
Lest We Forget
GLENN CALLAGHAN2-6PM IN THE O BAR
BROTHERS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE MORNING OF ANZAC DAY BUT WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ONLY FROM NOON AND AS NORMAL FROM 1PM
21
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
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Y A
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Y A FRESH FRUIT
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ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
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$100001
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
MIMEampSHOW
MAGIC
A SPECIAL TREATFOR MEMBERS
Known for his high energy interactive Acoustic RockPop show New York Singer-songwriter Mike Scala has worked with and
shared the stage with artists such as The John Butler Trio Imagine Dragons
and One Republic
DIRECT FROM THE US
Catch his band for a
FREE SHOW at Brothers as part of their
2016 International Tour
8PM THURSDAY 28 APRIL
A MAGICAL DAY AT BROTHERS
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SHOW4PM DOORS 330PMA comedy magic act for all ages featuring mime artist Peter Wilson and Illusionist Josh NorbidoTICKETS ARE FREE BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
THURS APRIL 7
THEN FOR THE GROWN UPS7PM DOORS 630PMSit back and witness astonishing magic manipulation of the mind comical audience participation and a spell binding conclusionTICKETS AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR ONLINE $15
STAGETHE JOSH NORBIDO
SHOW
22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
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BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
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bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
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22
Transition were founded by husband and wife John and Marlene Rawlings with friends they met through the Queensland Caravan Club in 2008
Together with Doug Jones also from the original line up they have been performing regularly at Brothers since August 2009
Today the band consists of Marlene (electric piano) Doug (guitar and vocals) John (drums) and relative newcomer John Klasen (bass and vocals)
According to John (Rawlings) they first asked John (Klasen) to stand in for a show just over two years ago when their bass player at the time indicated he was planning to buy a new van and go travelling They had spotted John at another venue performing with a country band and were impressed by his musicianship and professionalism
ldquoWe had our eye on this guy because he was multi-skilled and of good characterrdquo says John ldquoThen the original bass player resigned and John (Klasen) and his wife were in here having dinner and Marlene saw them and came over and said look you wouldnrsquot believe this but wersquove got a vacancy in the band If you want to talk it over with your wife wersquod like to have you on board He said Irsquom in I donrsquot have to talk it over with my wife That was itrdquo
Fortunately his wife now also friends with the Rawlings was supportive
While Transition have been around for less than a decade the individual members boast a musical pedigree that extends back further than members of most other bands have been alive Collectively this four-piece has around 270 years of experience and have ticked almost every box along the way Between them they have been involved in teaching music producing concerts performing in brass bands in the military working the country music circuit in Queensland and the Rock and Roll pub circuit in Sydney with big name touring acts
They come from a time before computers and are immensely proud of the fact that they are a 100 live band who plays all their instruments with no
recorded accompaniment
ldquoIrsquom very particular about the whole package how we present onstage our dress code and all thatrdquo says John ldquoWersquore very particular about how we present our bandrdquo
Since the start of 2016 Transition have been hosting the Seniors Sessions on the first Tuesday of each month It is an audience they have been cultivating for a number of years
ldquoSince we formed Transition we focused on the seniors and through word of mouth people have heard about usrdquo says John
ldquoA lot of the people who come to hear us on the Tuesday are listeners theyrsquore not dancersrdquo says Marlene ldquoTheyrsquore older people that enjoy music and come to listen to what we play There are dancers toordquo
Transition plays popular music that their audience grew up with from as far back as the 1930s through to current times covering everything from waltzes swing country rock amp roll boogie woogie as well as a few originals
Each show is meticulously planned by Marlene sometimes to a theme and no two shows are the same Rarely do more than a handful of songs get repeated from one four-hour performance to the next and only then if they are especially popular by request
ldquoWersquore a variety bandrdquo explains Marlene ldquoWe know we canrsquot please everyone all the time so we aim to please some of the people some of the time and by playing a variety of music I think wersquore able to do thatrdquo
ldquoWe play all types of musicrdquo adds John ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience Yoursquove got to perform to suit the audience yoursquore attracting otherwise
yoursquove lost the plotrdquo
This approach means sometimes having to put the show ahead of personal interests John prefers playing rock and roll while Marlene loves ragtime and boogie woogie But the whole band understands that itrsquos the audience that matters and theyrsquoll happily play whatever the crowd want to hear
ldquoWersquove got a big repertoirerdquo says Marlene
ldquoSometimes somebody will come up and say can you play so and so and if itrsquos not in our program which wersquove set for that day the answer is we havenrsquot got it on the program today but wersquoll do that for you next monthrdquo says John
The audience focus extends off-stage too
ldquoJohn and I like to move around the people and have a few words with them make them feel theyrsquore part of itrdquo says Marlene ldquoWe appreciate their attendancerdquo
ldquoWersquove got quite a following that come here We can see a build up from further afield and itrsquos all through word of mouthrdquo says John ldquoTherersquos even a lady who comes from Brisbanerdquo
Although in the beginning Transition played at various venues around Brisbane these days they prefer to perform exclusively at Brothers which is close to home and close to their hearts
ldquoWe enjoy playing here and thatrsquos where we want to spend our timerdquo says John ldquoBrothers were kind enough to give us a go here and this is where we want to stayrdquo
Now their sole focus is on making a success of the relatively new Senior Sessions So far they have proved quite popular But ever the perfectionist John believes there is more to be done
ldquoOnce we run out of chairs Irsquoll be happyrdquo he says
TransitionGETTING TO KNOW
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
23
NEXT APPEARING AT BROTHERSFIRST TUES EVERY MONTH 10AM-2PM
ldquoWhat we focus on is our audience| JOHN
Transition
24
FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
TU
ES MAY 3 bull 10AM-2PM
PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
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TransitionSEN
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FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
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29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
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A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
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FREE EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM
O BAR
TransitionSEN
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TU
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PREPARE TO BE
AMAZEDJOSH NORBIDO | ILLUSIONIST
May
SATURDAYS730PM-1130PM
FRIDAYS730PM-1130PM
06 May Indecision
13 May SoulCutz
20 May Buddy Love amp the Tremors
27 May The Red Couch
05 May Kevin Smith
12 May Billy Guy
19 May Rob Rosenlund amp Tony Jeffrey
26 May Glenn Callaghan
07 May Able Magwitch
14 May Atmosphere
21 May Zed 28
28 May Vintage
THURSDAYS1100AM-200PM
O BARO BAR O BAR
SUNDAYS200PM-600PM
SATURDAYS930PM-130AM
07 May A Noble Few
14 May Dirty Dice
21 May Diva Demolition
28 May Zoophonic Blonde
06 May Sarenda
13 May Chester
20 May Rush Hour
27 May Hippopotamus
01 May The Rock Hounds
08 May Hot Rocks amp the Rockettes
15 May Little Stevie and the Tail Fins
22 May Crisis the Band
29 May Hot Wire
FRIDAYS930PM-130AM
SPORTS BARSPORTS BAR O BAR
SOLOISTS amp DUOS EASY LISTENING
CLUB STYLE VARIETY
PARTY PUB ROCK
50rsquoS amp 60rsquoS ROCK lsquoNrsquo ROLL
ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment subject to change on short notice Check website for latest
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
25
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL CONTACT RECEPTION ON 3817 2999
After filling dance floors across the UK The Rod Stewart Show is finally in Australia for
the first time With more than four decades of hits to draw from this show pays homage to one of one
of the most iconic musical artists of all time
Featuring instantly recognisable classics such as Maggie May Do Ya Think Irsquom Sexy Hot Legs The First Cut is the Deepest Tonightrsquos the Night Some Guys Have All The Luck Sailing and so many more
The RodStewart
ShowSTARRING SHAUN
MARSHALL (UK)
DOORS 230PM
TICKETS$25 (SHOW ONLY) FROM RECEPTION OR ONLINE OR
MOTHERrsquoS DAY TRYLINE LUNCH OR DINNER amp SHOW PACKAGE$45 (MEMBERS PRICE)FROM RECEPTION ONLY
SUNDAY
8 MAY
Mothers DayAT BROTHERS
SUNDAY 8 MAYTREAT MUM TO ONE OF THESE SPECIAL OFFERS
BRASSERIE
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20
Bacon Eggs Tomato Hash Browns Spaghetti Baked Beans Sausages Savoury Mince Lambs
Fry Mushrooms Croissants Danishes
Toast Cereal Pancakes Tea Coffee and Juice
2 COURSE MEAL IN TRYLINE
LUNCH OR DINNER $30
Mains choice of Steak Salmon or Stuffed Chicken Breast
Dessert choice of Individual Double
Choc Mousse Blueberry Cheesecake or Lemon Meringue
BRASSERIE
LUNCH BUFFET $25
Chicken Wings Curried Chicken Rice Pork Spare Ribs Pasta Asian Yum Cha Pizzas Singapore
Noodle Roast Meat Roast Vegie Crumbed Fish
Steak Selection of Salads Selection of Desserts
PRICES ARE FOR MEMBERS
SURCHARGE APPLIES TO NON-MEMBERS
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
26
ldquoThe ability to send tungsten into a small area reliably and consistently is breathtakingrdquo Stephen Fry
Social DartsWHY NOT TRY
Brothers is the Courtesy Bus available to Members to ensure you get home safely
Although the focus is primarily social the club is also planning to provide the better players with a pathway to representative teams
ldquoIrsquom looking into joining the Queensland Federationrdquo explains Dan ldquoSo then if we do get 180s wersquoll get acknowledged by Queensland wersquoll get badges The better average players might qualify for Queenslandrdquo
They also have plans to introduce a new knock-out competition on the first Sunday of the month It will be a pot luck doubles game where your partner is selected at random Everyone will get a minimum two games so if you lose in the first round you still have a chance to get back into it
For now the Wednesday games are already underway If you are interested in joining the cost to play is $10 per week with the money going towards the prizes and the social nights So come along by yourself or with friends and have a good time You can even borrow darts while yoursquore starting out
ldquoAt the end of the day we all laugh about it
What began as a fairground game played in France in the nineteenth century before moving into pubs in the UK in the twentieth century has evolved in recent times into an international sport with more than six million regular participants At the top level massive television audiences watch championships played for huge sums of money in front of thousands of live spectators The colour and spectacle of these events has to be seen to be believed with crazy costumes colourful nicknames entrances befitting a modern day gladiator and an atmosphere more akin to professional wrestling than a quiet night at the pub
Spokespeople for Brothers Social Darts Club Jack Ryan and Daniel Suchanow say the regular games of the working manrsquos golf held here are more in keeping with the traditional values from which darts evolved
ldquoOh we like our dartsrdquo says Jack ldquoYoursquore trying to win all the time But wersquore not being nasty and kicking somebody if they peg outrdquo
ldquoYou can get one dart on the dart board and yoursquore not going to be harassed for not throwing that wellrdquo adds Dan ldquoAt the end of the day we all drink together and laugh about itrdquo
Jack was one of the founders of the club back in the mid-1980s
ldquoWhen Kev Dixon was the Manager I asked him if we could start social darts and he said lsquoanything to bring people to the clubrsquo So we started straight awayrdquo remembers Jack ldquoWe built up to about 40 coming and decided to put a couple of teams in the West Moreton competition Then we were here one night and actually it was Colin McGill who said lsquowhy donrsquot we just have our own competition here in the clubrsquo So we all agreedrdquo
Now the Brothers Social Darts nights are held every Wednesday at 7pm in the Sports Bar Two seasons leading into semi-finals and grand-finals are held between mid-February and Christmas with prizes awarded to teams and individuals
Dan says anyone is welcome to join
ldquoYou just show up You either have your own team or we chuck you into a team Itrsquos just six different teams of mixed players at any levelrdquo he says
Darts is perhaps harder than it looks but if you have good hand-eye coordination then anyone can do it A sport for all ages itrsquos something you can play with your mum and dad Last year Brothers Social Darts had regular players from sixteen to more than seventy years old
ldquoIf you can throw anything from 16 grams to 35 grams two and a half metres you can playrdquo says Dan
Each Wednesday night games are played between teams (four v four) doubles (two v two) and singles Points are awarded for wins and contribute to the overall team score Everyone plays in all the different games and is guaranteed at least four games in a night At the end of the night (which is usually around ten or eleven orsquoclock) whichever team has won the most games wins
While there is a season points tally you donrsquot have to play every week and are welcome to join mid-season Provided you play four nights in the season you can still qualify for the finals and can take part in the associated social events which for many is the main draw card
ldquoMost drinkers love a game of dartsrdquo observes Jack
And as Jack points out one of the advantages of playing Social Darts at
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
27
IN THE COMMUNITY
Young Life IpswichYoung Life is about connecting with young people in their world We believe the best way to assist young people to make great life choices is to come alongside them in their school and community and equip them to live life to the fullest
We build self-esteem and confidence in teenagers and provide practical advice as well as pastoral care without judgement in much the same way a School Chaplain might
Summer Camp is our annual national camp that runs in January every year in Jindabyne NSW For seven days we had the absolute time of our lives We spent time water skiing tubing hiking canoeing rock climbing and abseiling It was also a great opportunity to see the young people try things theyrsquove never done before overcome fears and push themselves to another level
Thank you Brothers League Club for allowing us to take more kids on camp this year Without your assistance a lot of the kids would not have been able to go We really appreciate your support
Special thanks from campers
Dear Brothers Thank you so much for your great deeds Thanks to you I was able to attend this camp and I got over my fear of falling ) From Kat
Dear Brothers Thank you for your support of Young Life Thanks to you I made many new friends even though I suffer from anxiety From a Young Life Camper
Dear Brothers I would just like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go and enjoy this spectacular camp From Anonymous
Dear Brothers Thank-you for the opportunity to attend this amazing camp I learnt things I never knew From one happy camper
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
28
FunctionVenue Specialist
Our functions team are award winning professionals that will arrange for your special day to be one that you will never forget
Specialising in small and medium sized functions Brothers Ipswich can offer a variety of catering packages and room options easily configured to your requirements
From the Tryline Restaurant overlooking the playing fields to the
dedicated upstairs function room we have the solution for all types of formal corporate and social events
To learn how we can help with your next function contact our Functions Coordinator on 3817 2999 or email functionsbrothersipswichcomau
SUNDAY 29 MAY
10AM-1PM brothersipswichcomau
Meet with all of the people who will make your special day magical - celebrants florists
photographers car hire services event coordinators and more
All brides-to-be go in the draw for Lucky Door Prizes
SPECIAL OFFER ndash Book your reception with us at the Bridal Fair and receive
FREE ROOM HIRE (save $200)
BRIDALFAIR
AWARDWINNING
VENUE
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
30
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
29
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
A husband and wife are trying to set up a new password for their computer The husband puts ldquoMypenisrdquo and the wife falls on the ground laughing because on the screen it says ldquoError Not long enoughrdquo
A woman gets on a bus with her baby The bus driver says ldquoThatrsquos the ugliest baby that Irsquove ever seen Ughrdquo The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down fuming She says to a man next to her ldquoThe driver just insulted merdquo The man says ldquoYou go right up there and tell him off ndash go ahead Irsquoll hold your monkey for yourdquo
A child asked his father ldquoHow were people bornrdquo So his father said ldquoAdam and Eve made babies then their babies became adults and made babies and so onrdquo The child then went to his mother asked her the same question and she told him ldquoWe were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are nowrdquo The child ran back to his father and said ldquoYou lied to merdquo His father replied ldquoNo your mum was talking about her side of the familyrdquo
BIRTHDAY SURPRISEBenny decided to buy a present for his Uncle Samrsquos birthday With his older brotherrsquos help he bought a present wrapped it and brought it to his uncle
His uncle knowing that Bennyrsquos father manufactured apple juice and seeing a wet spot on the bottom corner of the box decided to have some fun with Benny by trying to guess what was in the box
ldquoHmmrdquo said Uncle Sam dipping his finger on the wet spot and taking a quick taste ldquoIrsquom going to guess itrsquos a case of apple juicerdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny jumping up and down clearly enjoying the game
ldquoNot apple juicerdquo Said Uncle Sam clearly surprised
After another quick taste and a brief pause he guessed again ldquois it apple ciderrdquo
ldquoNordquo said Benny practically squealing in excitement ldquoITrsquoS A PUPPYrdquo
JOKES FOR FRANKWITH THANKS TO JACK
CAN YOU HEAR ME
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem
ldquoStand far behind her and ask her a question and then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first respondsrdquo
The old man excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem runs home and sees his wife preparing dinner ldquoHoneyrdquo the man asks standing around 20 feet away ldquowhatrsquos for dinnerrdquo
After receiving no response he tried it again 15 feet away and again no response Then again at 10 feet away and again no response Finally he was 5 feet away ldquohoney whats for supperrdquo
She replies ldquoFor the fourth time itrsquos lasagnardquo
THE MENrsquoS RULES
Birthdays and anniversaries should not be challenges to see if we can again find the perfect present for you
Sunday is sports day Itrsquos like gravity or a full moon or gravity Let it be
Just ask for what you want Letrsquos be clear on this Subtle hints donrsquot work Nor do strong or even obvious hints So just simply tell us what you want
We donrsquot remember dates So write birthdays and anniversaries on the calendar and remind us frequently before the event
Most men own at most three pairs of shoes So what makes you think wersquore any good at helping you decide which pair of your shoes out of forty goes best with your dress
If we ask what is wrong and you say ldquonothingrdquo we will act like nothingrsquos wrong We know you are lying but it is just not worth the hassle
If you ask a question you donrsquot want an answer to expect an answer you donrsquot want to hear
Sources laughfactorycom greatcleanjokescom lefunnynet funny-picturesfunmunchcom
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BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
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1010WINNER
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28 APRIL
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$100001
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BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
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BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
BROTHERS SENIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Helen RichardsonEmail bellza64gmailcomPhone 0402 811 511
wwwseniorsbrothersipswichcomau
HANCOCK BROTHERS HOCKEY CLUB
Contact Paul HardieEmail paulbryntawelhorsescomPhone 0418 870 373
wwwhancockbrothersipswichhockeycom
BROTHERS OLD BOYS amp SUPPORTERS
Contact James McGillEmail jfkboptusnetcomau BOBSbrothersipswichcomauPhone 0434 353 874
BROTHERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Contact Dane McQueen 0418 952 253Contact Jason Connors 0403 385 554Email brothersipswichjrlhotmailcom
wwwjuniorsbrothersipswichcomau
BROTHERS CRICKET CLUB
Contact Brent KinnaneEmail ipswichbrotherscricketgmailcomPhone 0407 155 202
wwwbrothersipswichqldcricketcomau
BROTHERS BASKETBALL CLUB
Contact Kath DoyleEmail kathdoylebigpondcomPhone 0421 000 057
BROTHERS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
Contact Mark PottsEmail brothersbowlsgmailcomPhone 0401 250 841
BROTHERS SOCIAL GOLF CLUB
Contact Don CurrieEmail doncurrie53gmailcomPhone 0439 725 313
CYMS ST EDMUNDS SWIMMING CLUB
Contact Greg RocheEmail presidentcymsstedmundscomauPhone 0411 131 066
wwwcymsstedmundscomau
IPSWICH BOWLS CLUB
Contact Daryl KnightEmail darryl_knightoptusnetcomauPhone 0432 187 206
wwwipswichbowlsclubbowlscomau
IPSWICH ATHLETICS CLUB
Contact Vic PascoeEmail vgpascoe1bigpondcomPhone 0409 754 884
wwwipswichathleticsorgau
BROTHERS NETBALL CLUB
Contact Julianne EltonEmail brothersnetballgmailcomPhone 0400 241 954
BROTHERS AOOB
Contact Jack RyanPhone 07 3816 1411
BROTHERS SOCIAL DARTS CLUB
Contact Daniel SuchanowPhone 3812 0101
BROTHERS KINDRED CLUBS CONTACT PAGE
PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
31
BROTHERS BULLETIN AUTUMN EDITION
NEWPRIZESEACHWEEK
EASTERSPECIAL
WED TICKETS 6pm DRAWS 830pm
ROD STEWART SHOW
SUNDAY8 MAY
BROTHERS NOTICE BOARD
8 APRILWINE NIGHT
MIKE SCALAFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
RememberMAGIC SHOW
7 APRIL - BOOK
O BAR
TransitionSEN
IORS SESSION
FIRST TUES bull 10AM-2PM
BRIDALFAIR
29 MAY
SUNDAY 6 MARCH 1PM
FEATURING THE LIFE OF REILLY BAND
amp WATKINS DANCERS
MisiQueSUNDAY JAM SESSION
630PM
BOOKMOTHERrsquoS
DAY
CHOOSE
YOUR OWN
ADVENTURE
ENTER
Winners must be present at time of each draw Composition of prizes may change for each raffle and
details will be made available prior to commencement of ticket sales Approximate total value of all prizes
for each raffle is $500 and is based on recommended retail price at time of purchase Additional tickets
may be won as part of club promotions or purchased using Loyalty Reward Points at the Rewards Kiosk Full terms and conditions available at reception
DRAWN 230PMMONDAY - FRIDAY
TICKETS 5 FOR $1
IND
ULG
E
A
TREAT bull FEED THE FAMILY bull FIRE
ENJO
Y A
DRI
NK
WITH
FRIEN
DS FIRE UP THE BA
RBIE bull ENJO
Y A FRESH FRUIT
PRIZES EVERYDAY
1010WINNER
my dream holiday
ST PATRICKrsquoSFREE SHOW
28 APRIL
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990
SAVEOVER
$100001
HOT PRICE
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHIldquoCelebrating 42 Years In Ipswichrdquo
BRMO202412_02161) Undriven demo vehicle Savings based on current RRP 6 Months registration applies Premium paint $55000 option Conditions apply See blueribbonmitsubishicomau for further information 2) New vehicle Savings based on current RRP premium paint $55000 Option USED
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI393 Warwick Road Yamanto wwwblueribbonmitsubishicomau
MITSUBISHI 3485 0414
BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
BLUE RIBBON MOTORSRIGHT VEHICLE RIGHT PRICEREADY FOR YOU
RIGHT Now THE ALL NEW
HAS ARRIVED AT BLUE RIBBON MITSUBISHI
Book A Test Drive Today
DEMO TRITON GLX PETROL CAB CHASSIS
bull Genuine Alloy Traybull Voice Bluetoothregbull Front amp Side Airbagsbull Air Conditioning
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$209901
SAVEOVER
$60001
SAVEOVER
$25001
HOT PRICE
DEMO LANCER ES SPORT
NEW ASX LS 2WD DEMO PAJERO GLS
bull Side Airdams amp Rear Spoiler bull Daytime Running Lampsbull Reverse Camerabull Alloy Wheels bull DAB Auto
bull Daytime Running Lightsbull Rear Parking Sensorsbull Reverse Camerabull 18rdquo Alloy Wheels bull Climate Control
bull Reverse Camera bull Smartphone Link bull Display Audiobull Rear Air bull 7 Seats
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
DRIVE AWAY
FROM
$199901
FROM
$250002FROM
$519901
FREE AUTO
SAVEOVER
$50002
DIESEL FROM
$23990