Anyone intersested in Melbourne Cup Lunch?

[Faithful]

Hello fellow bubhubbers!

As this is my first year as a SAHM, I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in getting together for a Melbourne Cup day lunch somewhere? :fingerscrossed: I thought it would be fun to get a little dressed up, go out and have a couple of glasses of champagne, lunch... oh yeah and watch the race!

If a group of us are interested I would be more than happy to look into a suitable venue.

Please let me know if you are keen and I will get busy!:yelclap:

[Mrs AJC]

That sounds like fun but I'm on the east side in the Redlands and we're probably a bit far. Have a great time if it goes ahead! I'm sure a few mummies out there would love to glam up a bit and have a glass (or two) of champers.

[Gribel]

Hi Faithsmum

sounds like a great Idea, count me in!:thumbsup:

[TrulyBlessed]

Hi Faithsmum

sounds like a great Idea, count me in!:thumbsup:


oh oh me too :)

[SilverStarfish]

That sounds like fun... though my idea of dressing up these days is brushing my hair and pulling on clothes that are not jeans and t shirts!!

It will be my first SAHM Melbourne Cup too. I'm in Algester, but I don't mind driving. It sounds like a great idea :thumbsup:

[JumpingBean]

I'd love to come! it's my first year also as a SAHM. I love the fun of dressing up! It's been a while, and we need to be reminded of how much of a yummy mummy we are! :yes:

[Faithful]

This is great gals! I am soo excited that you are all keen. :yelclap: I will get a couple of quotes from various restaurants/clubs/hotels and we can then decide which suits the majority best. Does anyone have a particular budget they need to keep under? Obviously I will try and keep it as inexpensive as possible, but I think most places offer 3 course meals and a glass of bubbly around $40-$50.. but I am sure i can try and find something cheaper if need be!:fingerscrossed: Just name a price and I will look into whats available and where. If anyone hears of anything they think is suitable please bring on your suggestions!

[Faithful]

Hey Gals

Locomotion Cafe at Ashgrove are putting on High Tea, including tea and coffee, complimentry mocktail on arrival. They will also have a fashion parade, cup sweeps, lucky door etc for $35/head. They also have child minding available for children 2-6 yrs, if you require it.

Please let me know if you think this is an ideal location and you would like to attend, as I will need to book asap.

If you don't think this is suitable or is too expensive let me know!

This is a copy of the Locomotion Cafe Melbourne Cup information:

Melbourne Cup Lunch
Tuesday 7th November, 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Indulge in a sumptuous High Tea inclusive of coffee and tea, a complimentary mocktail on arrival and BYO corkage for $35 per person.
Featuring a fashion parade, live telecast to the race, sweeps, lucky door and most gorgeous hat or head piece prizes.
Special 2 hour fully supervised studio session -$15 per child (2 – 6 years) including afternoontea.
Looking forward to your replies.:smiliedance:

[TrulyBlessed]

Are we able to bring kids under 2? Also will they have soft drink or something if we dont drink tea or coffee?

[Gribel]

Are we able to bring kids under 2? Also will they have soft drink or something if we dont drink tea or coffee?

uhhmmm..isn't he more like under 1 :laughing:

Hey Faithsmum
have you tried RaceCourse Road in Ascot? It's close to the race Tracks and heaps of coffee shops and restaurants there...? Just a suggestion..

[JumpingBean]

have you tried RaceCourse Road in Ascot? It's close to the race Tracks and heaps of coffee shops and restaurants there...? Just a suggestion..


I love Racecourse Road! Great suggestion. Need to book soon I guess tho. Anyway, any ideas of if young bubs can come along to lunch also???

[Gribel]

Racecourse Road has a couple of "child friendly" places, eg the Coffee Club, but as Kell said, we would need to book immediately.

[xkwzit]

Hi all
Just a reminder, when you've made your decision - please keep the final location private and sent by PM only.

Cheers

[Faithful]

:idea: I will definitely take your suggestions for Racecourse Road on board and find out if any of the cafes along there are screening the race and if they still have spots available. Locomotion do welcome kids of any ages as it is a cafe especially designed for parents! The only thing is if we do decide to go this way I have to pay $10/head deposit for them to hold the booking, so maybe this doesn't suit anyway.

I will ring around a few places at Racecourse Rd now and let you know by this afternoon by PM whats available.