Follow this link to our latest newsletter. The Banksia Bulletin
*** Remember to bring a supper on club nights if you want to eat ***
*** Drinks available at the bar ***
| Club Night Guest Act Information |
May 4th. 2025 – Backwater The 4th of May sees the return of old favourites Backwater (with a new 5 piece line-up) Backwater play the kind of traditional Bluegrass made famous by Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Jimmy Martin and the Stanley brothers with a smattering of Carter Family material. The line-up is Rob Lewis on guitarand vocals, MarkPottenger on mandolin and vocals, Mark Wardle on banjo, Andrew Barcham on bass and Jono Hicks on fiddle. |
June 1st. 2025 – Leanne Bugat Leanne was born in Melbourne into a musical family with her father being known as Australia’s answer to Roy Orbison! Leanne reads her audiences well and enjoys delivering a professional and fun ambiance… Alan Laz caught up with Leanne at Fiddler’s Convention and she was keen to share her music on the Peninsula. |
July 6th. 2025 – The PFC AGM with The Peninsula Voices Choir as the guest act We are so blessed to have this wonderful group of people from the Club and from without who meet fortnightly to practice and just enjoy music under the leadership of Eric Van Cuylenberg. They are able to put together a range of styles and genres for us to enjoy. Each time they perform, someone unexpected steps forward to lead a song ..who will it be this time.. Can’t wait! AGM information: Our July 6th Club Night will commence with a short Annual General Meeting when we will receive reports and elect or re-elect our Office Bearers and General Committee. We are always casting around for new people to join the Committee for they bring fresh insights and thoughts. Our practice is to have a working “hands on” Committee, with all Committee members having a role to play. If you think you have something to contribute, feel free to talk to Alan, Neroli, Peter or any other Committee member to see what’s involved. Our Constitution requires that nominations MUST be received ONE month prior (at the June Club Meeting) Nomination forms will be available at the desk at our May and June Club nights. The AGM is kept a short as possible so that our blackboard concert and guest act can be heard. Our record for the shortest meeting is 10 minutes. |
To book a spot on the blackboard concert contact Tony Coffey on 0483 017 572.
*** Members $8 and Non-members $12 ***
Club Nights
We meet on the first Sunday of each month from February to November at the Frankston Bowls Club, Yuille St. Frankston.
The evening starts with a jam session in the bar area at 5:30pm. and the concert runs from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. When we have a guest act, they do a 45 minute set starting at 8:45pm.
To book a spot in the concert: text or ring Tony Coffey on 0483 017 572.
Check the latest PFC Banksia Newsletter for the workshop details for the current month and for the featured guest act.
Jam Session in the bar: Starts at 5:30pm – goes till 6:25pm followed by the concert.
Membership and Entry
The PFC has always tried to keep its fees for membership and entry on club nights as low as possible, to enable everyone to join and attend the club functions. Guests are welcome and their entry fee is very reasonable:
* PFC annual membership fees are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family.
* Entry on club nights is $8 for members and $12 for non-members.
* Members receive a monthly newsletter, cheap entry to club events, a subsidised Christmas Party, social events, and discounts of 10% to 15% from local music shops.
The Frankston City Bowling Club provides snacks and drinks at bar prices on club nights. Ample car parking is available and the venue has wheelchair access if required.
The PFC Management Committee
President: Alan Lazarus
Vice-President: Neroli Blyth
Secretary: Peter Stanley (Newsletter Editor)
Treasurer: Beth Perry
… and our general committee members:
Tony Coffey (Booking Acts – ring 0483 017 572)
Julie Meaden (Publicity Officer)
Sally Halligan
