We hold our regular munches on the second Tuesday evening of each month, starting at 7:30 pm.
Robbies Elmwood
Robbies Elmwood is at 1 Normans Rd. This is in behind the shopping centre, by the railway crossing on Wairakei Rd/Normans Rd/Strowan Rd intersection.
Here’s a map link:-
http://maps.google.com/maps?&q=1+Normans+Rd,+Strowan,+Canterbury+8052,+New+Zealand
We use the private room at the very back of the restaurant. This has folding doors which we can close for the ‘business’ part of the munch as required. Tuesday nights are relatively slow nights for them. We do not have the place to ourselves, but we are also not be drowned out by other diners, and the venue is warm, clean and tidy.
There is UB sign next to the private room doors, so you’ll know where to go.
Food at a munch! How radical!
For those who wish to have a meal before the munch proper, you can order off the main menu. Please order and pay at the bar.
There are also various snack options, tea and coffee, as well as full bar service.
Dinner Start: 6:30 pm
Munch Start: 7:30 pm
Business starts around 10-15 minutes later. This section of the munch usually takes from 30-60 minutes, depending on how much has been happening and what is coming up, or if there is some general business item that needs to be discussed.
Venue closes: 11:00 pm
If you arrive a little late and the folding doors are closed, don’t be shy, come on through.
Bus Info
There are a number of suitable buses that will get you to the new venue.
#9 Wairakei bus goes right past.
http://metroinfo.org.nz/timetable_9.html
#15 Bishopdale/Bowenvale runs up Idris Rd, a short walk away
http://metroinfo.org.nz/timetable_15.html
#M MetroStar runs up Heaton St, which is also a relatively short walk
http://metroinfo.org.nz/timetable_M.html
Dress code - Munch venues are public places, so you’ll not find everyone turning up dressed for a party. Rather, we likely seen by those not in the know as being a typical social group or club, perhaps just with a preference for black clothing.
Donation - We collect a gold coin donation at the munch towards group funds. It helps to pay for such things as web sites, party costs, advertising, new play equipment, etc.
Munch Structure - Generally we start with a general gossip, and then prior to any official business we do a round of introductions. This is generally as simple as just stating your scene name. We then go through anything that needs formal discussion or decisions, such as dates and topics for parties, workshops etc. The actual detailed organizing of these things is generally done by smaller groups, so we don’t get too bogged down in details. After the business is over, we generally have another socializing session.