The annual DUCW Formal Dinner
Saturday October 26th, 6:00 pm at Bailey’s Restaurant, 185 Lombard, Winnipeg
This is a BIG NIGHT OUT. Join us at the classy Bailey’s. You do not need to pre-order, but you MUST RSVP by October 22nd! This is a popular annual event and there is a limit of 40, so book early by contacting Peter Munn at social@downunderclub.mb.ca or 204-237-1805. See the menu below. Looking forward to see you there. Continue reading
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members of the Down Under Club of Winnipeg, Inc., will be held on Friday, November 29th at 7:00 pm, at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre at 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg. Continue reading
Even though Toby has been a DUCW member for only a few months, his association with the Club goes back several years to our Folklorama pavilion in 2004. His parents from Australia were visiting Winnipeg at that time, and attended our show with him. He has had an oblique interest in the Club ever since. Continue reading
My interview with Wayne had just started when it appeared to me that he was (in my words) a “techie” and also had an interesting introduction into the Down Under Club. Here’s his story:
Wayne grew up in Winnipeg, and attended Daniel McIntyre H.S. In 1982 he travelled to Australia and spent 6 months travelling to all the major cities and through the outback to Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Continue reading
Like many DUCW members, the Shaves have travelled the world – a lot!
Wendy comes from the Waihi area of New Zealand, on the North Island’s east coast, south of Auckland. She attended Waihi School from primary to high school, and Hamilton Polytechnic for a three-year course in marketing. It was then off to UK for three years of working and travelling – Europe, South Africa, Egypt, Turkey and Morocco. Once back in NZ (Auckland this time) she worked two years in marketing. Continue reading