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Speculative Writing Night @ Chatswood Library

Our aim is to provide a supportive community for speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy and horror etc) writers at all levels, offering a platform for networking, dedicated writing time, craft discussions, and publication tips. Whether you're just starting or an established wordsmith, join us on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Chatswood Library. **[RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** *In addition to RSVPing here on Meetup, please register at the link above so we can keep track of numbers as we are promoting across different platforms.* **Schedule:** **5:30 - 6:00 pm:** Introductions and casual chat **6:00 - 7:30 pm:** 'Focus & Write' session **7:30 - 8:30 pm:** Continue writing, or socialise and share your progress **What to bring:** Your work-in-progress, whether on screen or paper. Connect with fellow writers, explore the speculative fiction realm, and let your imagination soar at our regular writing meetups. **[How to get there](https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Locations-and-Hours/Chatswood-Library)** **Public transport**: Chatswood Library is located in The Concourse, 350m from major Chatswood transportation hubs, including Chatswood train station and Chatswood bus interchange. **Parking**: Parking is available at The Concourse car park accessible on Ferguson Lane via Archer St ONLY. Parking rates can be found [here](https://www.theconcourse.com.au/visit/parking/). The library has lift access from The Concourse car park and from The Concourse, ground and upper levels. Parking is also available at Chatswood Chase adjacent to The Concourse on the corner of Archer St and Victoria Ave. The first 3 hours parking are free. **Cycle**: Bicycle parking is available at library entrance. **Accessibility** For participants requiring stair-free access, this is available through the Ferguson Lane entrance through the parking garage. Ride shares or taxis should be directed to drop off at that location. If further assistance is needed please let the Meetup coordinators know in advance and we will do our best to assist. Please be advised that access from Victoria Ave does consist of a significant flight of steps up into the Concourse area. **Our meeting room** We are in the **Creator Space**, straight down the main aisle from the front desk, though the sign may be obscured by books. If you are unable to locate the Creator Space, ask the staff at the front desk for its location; they are expecting us. Do note a 'yes' RSVP on Meetup does not confirm your place, **[please RSVP through the library](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wednesday-speculative-writing-night-tickets-813545274817)** so they can set out enough places for us on the night. Photo credit: [Cedrik Wesche](https://unsplash.com/@cedrikwesche)

Campsie Game Lovers

* **Fun Social Board Games** Large selection of games, let us know if you want to play anything specific or feel free to bring your own. Bus stop at door and a short walk to Campsie Station. Pub bistro very reasonably priced and delicious.

Short Story Club: 'In My Country' by Thomas Ha

Short Story Club is a reading club for time-poor people who love speculative fiction. Just like other clubs we read the story and discuss it... though expect to go deeper into craft as writers. This session we're reading Thomas Ha's 'In My Country', a 2026 Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-nominated story. This is available free to read through [Clarkesworld #223](https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_04_25/) and its [audio version](https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/audio_04_25e). Meet at 2pm for a preliminary chat (use the time to order food/drink if you like) and we'll start the main event at 2.30pm. No need to bring anything but your thoughts, having read the story. *Image credit: Clarkesworld #223 by Thomas Brissot*

RIVERWOOD - MIISC Session Two 100pm to 330pm

**Please note Changes below and to Account Payment information** **Session Two 100 to 330pm** 4 Courts Limit of 28 Members only for this Session. Members and Guests **Please be advised that our Sessions at this venue will be taken over by Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club.** **All sessions will remain the same, but the booking will soon be through Open Sports and you will be advised of this.** You can pay at the venue or Directly into our new Commonwealth Account as follows: Bank: CTB BSB: 062-498 Account Name: Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club Inc Account Number: 11016982 FIRST-TIME PLAYERS please register for the 12pm Sunday or midweek events where we can introduce you to Pickleball. If you would like to try Pickleball , please see the other Sessions below. You must advise your attendance on Meet Up. Wednesday Riverwood Pickleball at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre from 900am to 1030am Tuesday Riverwood Pickleball at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre from 230pm to 500pm. **Playing strictly requires booking on Meet Up to hold your position.** Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre 150 Belmore Road North, Riverwood - cnr of M5 and Belmore Rd (Parking on site) Cost: $15 for Riverwood Club and PANSW Members. For new players, first time is free, then the next 2 sessions are $17 and then a Membership with Riverwood Pickleball is required through PANSW to continue playing. If you have time, please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0 Any further enquiries, please email secretary@riverwoodpickleball.au

Hyperdome 2026: Wrath of The Kraken

HYPERDOME is back in 2026 and so are the 360\* lasers and lights, but this time, we are going ALL IN on lasers ????‍???? HYPERDOME: WRATH OF THE KRAKEN Incoming Ready to lock in? You can pre-purchase now to lock in your tickets before the presale and general scramble SWIPE for full info. For the adrenaline seekers who love waiting for the little man to run across the screen, you can still sign up for presale and be ready for a chance at lowest priced tickets. Won't be at this one, organise amongst yourselves to meet up. Tickets from - https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/tickets/hyperdome-26

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

Rock up. Grab a drink. Play something good. That's been the deal at The Art Syndicate for over two years — and the regulars keep proving it works. This isn't a one-off event or a gimmick. It's a proper weekly night at a proper bar, with a games library that'll surprise you and drinks that won't empty your wallet. **$10 bar spend gets you in.** Wine, beer, non-alcoholic **one drink or snack and you're set for the night.** For sydney on a weeknight, that's hard to beat when new games are bought in on the regular. External food is welcome. For those just finishing work we often eat together. Our hosts Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Whether you want something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never picked up a board game in your life — you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become your new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between — it works either way. Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until midnight *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

Bondi Board Games - ECBG Friday Meetup

We are ECBG, the Eastern Community Boardgame Group and we meet every Friday at 7pm. Come join us to experience lots of fun with board games, card games, social deduction games and more! We're a friendly group with a diverse group of attendees and welcome everyone to participate. Feel free to come along whether you're a seasoned veteran or just want to try out the hobby. We have lots of people that bring games along and they're all happy to teach games to new players. Bring your own games if you like too, announce the game you wish to run and you'll find players within our group. If you're new, don't worry about lack of numbers in prior attendance lists, we typically have 20-35 players each week. Attendance at our meetups is free, but Easts Club do require you to sign in to enter the club so valid ID is required. Although optional, if you start to attend our free events regularly, you may wish to consider joining Easts as a member in which case there is a small per year membership fee (under $10) to Easts and comes with perks and discounts. You can inquire further on this with Easts direct as you enter the club. We generally meet in the auditorium area next to Artie's Bar on Level 1. Sometimes when there is an event on, we might be in Artie's Bar itself instead. Club staff should be able to direct you to us if you're lost. Just ask where the Free Board Gaming Group is located known as ECBG. Note there is a smaller project group that operate within Easts on a Friday night as well, that charge an attendance fee so be clear you're looking for the free community boardgames group ECBG and you'll find us. See you there!

Riverwood - Tuesday Afternoon - Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre

**Please note Changes below and to Account Payment information** JOIN US FOR A FUN TUESDAY AFTERNOON OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL Members and Guests **Please be advised that our Sessions at this venue will be taken over by Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club.** **All sessions will remain the same, but the booking will soon be through Open Sports and you will be advised of this.** You can pay at the venue or Directly into our new Commonwealth Account as follows: Bank: CTB BSB: 062-498 Account Name: Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club Inc Account Number: 11016982 We are trying to avoid Cash but if this your only option, please pay on the court to the Event Host on arrival. To come along, register on Meet Up to let us know that you will be attending. Tuesday Afternoon 230PM to 500PM (Come and go as you like) 150 Belmore Road North, Riverwood - cnr of M5 and Belmore Rd (Parking on site) You can also play on Wednesday Riverwood Pickleball at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre from 900am to 1030am We also run a Sunday Session 1 from 1200 to 100pm and Session 2 from 100pm to 330pm. **Playing strictly requires booking on Meet Up to hold your position.** The Centre has the usual amenities toilets showers and a small café and tables to sit and socialise after playing. Cost: $10 for Riverwood Club and PANSW Members. For new players, first time is free, then the next 2 sessions are $12 and then a Membership with Riverwood Pickleball is required through PANSW to continue playing. If you have time, please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0 Any further enquiries, please email secretary@riverwoodpickleball.au

Games Night in Maroubra at First Games

First Games Maroubra is situated in the heart of Maroubra, above Lovely Dogs and next to Mortgage Choice (cnr Boyce and Anzac Parade). Free parking and great buses. FREE for first-timers, kids, NDIS (and their carers) ... $5 for everyone else. There are always people in attendance, even if they haven't RSVP'd here. We were only closed once last year and that was Xmas to NY week. There is a games library and many of us also bring our own games too. There are lots of food places all around the area. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Backgammon Night

Don’t leave the fun to the weekends - make the most of your weekday evenings and come play some social backgammon 🎲🎲 All levels and ages welcome! Our instagram is @sydneybackgammon follow for more updates and to see what a Monday night should be like 🍸🍕 It’s your roll…

NORTH RYDE : ELS HALL : FRIDAYS : INDOORS : NO BEGINNERS : FIRST VISIT IS FREE.

JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL. **NEW COURT MARKINGS:** **WE HAVE 8 COURTS. 2 ROWS BY 4 COURTS SIDE BY SIDE. NOT BACK TO BACK.** **PLEASE NOTE:** THIS SESSION COMMENCES AT 9.40AM AND FINISHES AT 12.40PM. SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY POLITELY WAIT UNTIL STAFF HAVE SET UP THE COURTS. **DO NOT REQUEST FOR THE COURTS TO BE SET UP DUE TO YOUR EARLY ARRIVAL.** **IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER OR FIRST TIMER, THIS SESSION IS NOT SUITABLE. PLEASE LOOK AT ATTENDING OUR WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.** **This event is at the Y Ryde Community Centre, ELS HALL which is an Affiliated Playing Venue registered with Pickleball Association of NSW.** ***COST:*** ***Please check-in with reception prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $11 and first time attendees play for free. Also available is an 11 pass for $100 (equates to $10 per session) with no expiry date only for use at this venue.*** Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment. If possible, please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0 Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. We have paddles to borrow at no cost. Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes. **RSVPing Notes:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. Waitlisters will not be accepted to play\.** *** **SAFETY NOTE 1:** **This is a reminder to implement correct ball etiquette for our multi-use courts: when your ball rolls onto another court, DO NOT chase after it.** **Call “ball” and the next player to serve on your court puts their paddle in the air to indicate who the ball should be passed to.** **The court which has received the ball stops playing immediately, the ball is picked up and passed THROUGH THE AIR to whoever is the server needing the ball. Their point is replayed.** **Do not swipe the ball off the court, or roll it on the ground and please ask who the server is. This speeds up the game for both courts and improves safety issues.** **SAFETY NOTE 2:** **When going to and from courts please egress via the perimeter of the venue NOT BETWEEN COURTS. Ensure play has stopped on the courts you are passing and if possible egress as a group, rather than independently, hence minimising the delay caused upon the court you are passing.** **Thanks for your cooperation.** For any queries please message Les via Meetup or add a comment on this event.