Melbourne Cup 2011

We are hoping to have an event at the Western Fair Grounds this year for Melbourne Cup Day. It is in less than 2 weeks so stay tuned for details...

Family Fun Day 2011

We had a great turn out at our first Annual Family Fun Day. Although the weather looked a little dodgy in the morning, by lunch time the sun was out and the saus-o's were sizzling. Thanks to everyone who came and especially those who helped out.  We saw some excellent cricket skills, some competitive 3-legged racers, heard some funny stories and listened to some amazing little singers belt out "give me a home among the gum tree".  With plenty of ANZAC bickies, lollies and sausage sambos, everyone left with full tummies and some memories of  Down Under. If you could not make it this time, we hope to see you next year mates!

Aussie & Kiwi Summer Sausage Sizzle, August 14, 2011

Our first Annual Summer Sausage Sizzle is being held on

Sunday August 14, 2011 from 12 Noon To 3pm

at Springbank Park, London

please email aussiesandkiwisinlondonontario@yahoo.ca 

for more details if you are interested in attending.

SUNFEST

Maori roots Band Moana & the Tribe, will tour Canada for the first time in 2011. They will be in London  at Sunfest on July 9 and 10, 2011.

http://www.moananz.com/index.php

For those of you who are not familiar with Sunfest, it is a wonderful FREE event held in Victoria Park in downtown London annually. It features music from around the world, multicultural foods, stalls and activities. It is a great day out for the whole family. http://www.sunfest.on.ca/

Also, just a reminder about our upcoming Summer Family Fun Day on Sunday August 14th. Get your singlets and stubby shorts ready! More details coming soon...

Enjoy the sun! But don't forget to slip, slop, slap...

ANZAC Day 2011

Thanks to everyone who made it to our ANZAC Day event this year. We had about 90 people attend. We had a lovely memorial ceremony followed by a hot breakfast which included ANZAC bickies, lammingtons, Freddo Frogs, Minties, Fantales, TimTams, Bundy Rum (gunfire coffee) and VB. Breakfast was followed by charity two-up and a great time was had by all. Thanks again to Deno and Trevor for doing an excellent job in organizing the event and thanks to the RCR for allowing us to use their facilities. Thank you to all the people who helped out and especially to Counsellor Winton Holmes from the New Zealand High Commission for attending and participating in our ceremony. Click here to see photos from ANZAC Day 2011

SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 14, 2011

Save the date, Aussie and Kiwi Mates…

for our first

SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY

Sunday August 14, 2011

Sausage sizzle, Cricket, Games, Prizes

Fun for the whole family

More details to come!

ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2011

Fellow Aussies and Kiwis

As in previous years, this year’s London Ontario ANZAC Day Dawn Service
will be held at:

Wolseley Barracks, Monday, April 25 commencing at 5:45AM at the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) memorial
on Oxford Streeet.

Following the ceremony, breakfast will be served at the Officers' Mess at a nominal cost of $5 per person, after which a traditional game ‘Two-Up’ will be played in the ante room.

In order to finalize catering numbers please advise via email by Friday 15 April if you are going to attend the service with numbers of adults and children. The service starts at 5:45am sharp and it is recommended to arrive at 5:30am to ensure getting a parking space in time for the service.

Dress is coat and tie or uniform for service personnel. No jeans are allowed in the Officers' Mess.

RSVP and any questions to Aussies and Kiwis in London Ontario by 15 April 2011:

aussieandkiwisinlondonontario@yahoo.ca 

They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning
We will remember them.

                                   - The Ode -

"Going Down Under" at Aroma Restaurant - THIS FRIDAY APRIL 8th

G'Day Mates,

I have just been advised of a special event being held this Friday April 8th at Aroma Restaurant.

On Friday April 8th Aroma will be "Going Down Under" in support of the recent earthquake in New Zealand. Aroma will be hosting a traditional four course Australian/New Zealand meal with wine tasting and live entertainment!

For all inquiries and reservations please contact Felipe Gomes, the Owner of the Aroma at: 519-435-0616

 

Click here to look at the menu for the event.

 

 

 

 

as the snow begins to melt...

....sausage sizzle season draws closer!

ANZAC DAY 2011

G'Day Mates, 

We again plan on conducting an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 5:45am on Monday 25th of April at the Wolseley Barracks RCR Memorial in London, with breakfast immediately afterwards at the Wolseley Barracks Officers Mess. We will provide further details in the next couple of weeks.

We are seeking a couple of volunteers to assist with two-up at Breakfast and collecting $5 per head at the door to breakfast to help cover some of our costs for the day. Please contact us at aussiesandkiwisinlondonontario@yahoo.ca if you are able to help out. 

Cheers!

Welcome!

G'Day Mates!

Whether you are new to London, or have been here a while, we hope that you will find some helpful information on this site.