What's Going On...

Monopoly Pub Tour
Saturday 30th August, 6th September, 20th September, 4th October
Since running the monthly Monopoly Pub Crawl in 2003, it has grown to become a truly 'must-do' activity for both those living in London, and those just visiting. So much so in fact that on March 1 the Monopoly Pub Crawl become a weekly event! Throughtout the course of the day we visit a minimum of 10 pubs and 15 Monopoly locations. Every pub crawler receives significant food and drink specials, easily making back the cost of their ticket in the process. All pub crawlers are envouraged to wear fancy dress costumes as the best dressed person (or people) will win two night’s accommodation for two at any St. Christopher's Inn Hostel around Europe! (more info)

Australian Film Societ
Wednesday 27th August 2008 at 7.00pm
Drinks start from 6.30 and the movie proceeds around 7.00pm. This is a great time to chat to other fellow Australian’s who have similar interests in the film industry.
Tickets are £3 for members and £5 for everyone else and can be purchased at the store.
For further information, please contact Stanton on 077 9055 4424

Barry Hilton
See a BARRY HILTON performance, and then the rugby: South Africa vs Australia
Saturday 30th August 2008
12:45 and Rugby Starts at 14:00 TICKETS £17 each or £20 at the door
31 August - WALKABOUT Wimbledon
Show starts at 8pm TICKETS £17 each or £20 at the door tickets

Pre-Season Cup
Saturday 30th August 2008
Barn Elms Sports Grounds, Putney
The Pre-Season Cup is a one-day rugby and netball tournament designed to solve your pre-season coaching needs and team bonding all in one!
All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four 20-minute games before the knockout stages, with a maximum of six games all up. This is your chance to try old and new players alike in different combinations, with breaks between your games for the opportunity to make changes and reflect on performances.
There will also be Rugby Union coaching and referee sessions, focusing on the new ELV rules for the 2008/09 season, with top quality RFU-qualified personal.
The tournament will end with an official after party which is the perfect chance for pre-season team bonding. All players get free entry! (more info)

Tait's Rush Hour Concert Series 2008
The Trust's popular concert series returns this year, at the time of 7.30 - concerts planned to keep you in touch with emerging and established Australian talent. are held at 49 Queensgate Terrace, London SW7
Our next Rush Hour is 23 September 2008 Enquiries: 020 7351 0561 or info@taitmemorialtrust.org

PProfessional Services Networking Drinks
Thursday, 11th September, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Henrys, 80 Piccadilly London W1J 8HX
London's Professional Services Chair, Amber Cerny, and the other members of the PS Committee would like to invite all Advance Professional Services (lawyers, consultants, accountants, health care, construction etc) members and friends to join them for networking drinks. This will be a great opportunity to meet other members working in Professional Services, and also for individuals to informally share with the Committee their ideas for future activities. Better yet, tell Amber you want to join the Committee! But wait, there's more!
Advance London has 2,500 members from an estimated 300,000 Australians living in the Capital. We know that you know professional Australians who should join us. So bring along a non-member friend and you will both go in the draw for 2 tickets to see Jimmy Barnes play at Toast Festival on September 26!
Register by Wednesday   10-Sep-08 6:30 PM (more info)

Enjoy Everything Aussie at TOAST 2008
Friday 26 September 2008 Kensington Olympia
Toast Festival’s 2008 is the largest celebration of the Southern Hemisphere within the UK. This year Australia will be kicking off the festivities on the Friday afternoon at 3pm until 10pm at the Grand Hall Kensington Olympia. Weather-friendly this year, and with all the wine and food from previous years, it is set to be the best annual Antipodean festival the UK has ever seen.
Jimmy Barnes will be arriving in London this September to play just for you. He's tasted glory as Australia's favourite rock singer for more than three decades. In the 21st century, he has climbed back to the top of the charts and to the top of his game.
Tickets start at £30 and it is advised to book early as previous years have sold out fast! A 2-day pass is available at £55 (more info)