Apollo Bay Mechanics' Institute Hall

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

We're swinging into the new year - thanks to our supporters and we hope to see you soon at The Mech!

30/12/2024

Back in the day ❤️

Another fabulous donation this week. It will be packed in an acid free bag, given a unique registration number, photographed and laid flat in an acid free box with other paper items. Keeping our past safe for the future.

30/12/2024

The annual Apollo Bay SLSC Nippers Fundraising night is back for 2025!

Join us on Thursday 2 January from 6.30pm and enjoy all your favourite rides and games.

Special DISCOUNTED wristbands are now available online for our fundraising night.

https://www.trybooking.com/CYAXR

Don't miss out on a fantastic night supporting the Apollo Bay SLSC!

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Wristbands purchased online for the fundraising night can only be redeemed on 2 January at our ticket boxes.

Nippers Wristbands are not valid for any other night at the carnival.

If purchasing an Xtreme Rider Wristband, please ensure all riders are minimum 140cm to ride 'The Beast' and 'Warrior'

20/11/2024

Congrats to GORH - absolute stars for winning Premier's Small Health Service of the Year Award*
*Small is relatively speaking of course 😉

26/10/2024

16/10/2024

Coming Wed Oct 23 to Apollo Bay

A familiar face to many locals who enjoy live entertainment, comedian, actor and writer, Damian Callinan is hitting a number of South West venues on a regional tour this October!

He's travelling from Apollo Bay to the Commercial Hotel Terang Victoria on the 24th, the Victoria Hotel Port Fairy on the 25th and Sterling Place - Dunkeld Community Centre on the 26th before heading up to Apsley.

Last year Regional Arts Victoria took this show on the road across the country, so we're delighted that he's bringing this storytelling, sketch, and character driven comedy to more regional towns this year!

See https://damiancallinan.com.au/gig-guide/ for more info and to join in the fun.

16/10/2024

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

16/10/2024

This Saturday 19th Oct for one night only!
Rennie Pearson live!
Don't miss out - doors open 7.30pm

Book tickets via the link

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

06/10/2024

Don't forget - Rennie Pearson is performing Saturday 19th October - grab a ticket now!

Tunes, songs and stories from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada

06/10/2024

Don't miss your chance to be part of this very special Changemakers event which will host (some of) the creators of .3909 – an inspiring group of creatives from East Gippsland who are changing the way art and creativity is perceived and engaged with by the broader community.

Recognising that artists are unique storytellers and are able to highlight the value of the smaller corners of a community, its people and natural environment (and that this value is beyond monetary), FLOAT have developed an ever-evolving model that sits between art project and unique social enterprise. Come and hear how FLOAT is melding disparate pursuits like fruit bottling, an artist’s residency, alternative education and storytelling to benefit an entire community and inspire new ways of thinking about community development, economies and tourism.

Guests: Josephine Jakobi and Andrea Lane, co-founders of FLOAT3909

When: Sunday 13 October, 11:00am – 2:00pm

Lunch will be provided.

Event is FREE.

Register here ➪ https://wearemakingchange.com.au/event/placemaking-how-creatives-build-identity-belonging-and-connection

To help reduce the financial impact upon creatives wishing to attend this event, 5 x $100 travel stipends will be available for allocation to those undertaking a round trip of 2.5 hours. Please apply as part of your registration and allocation will be made via random selection 48 hours prior to the event.