Forum Fest 2015 Melbourne

[Aussie Brenda]

Just catching up while I,have Internet we are on holidays travelling around , we are up at Overland Corner SA at the moment heading back down, yes confirm me for FF and Chookie if you send me banking details I will forward money when I get home in a few days time.

[judydawn]

That will be lovely Jamberie.

[Wonder]

That's great news Jam.

Chookie, please pm your bank details and I'll deposit my money.

[bogie1]

Hi guys, I've only just found this thread.  I'd be interested in attending the forum or is it too late?  Is it still in October? 

Along with the Alyce Alexandra class, which I understand you've already booked in for, here's another thought for you to consider:  https://www.fisherpaykel.com/au/experience/the-social-kitchen-cooking-school/
The VicMarket runs a cooking school nowadays where I understand they take you on a tour of the market to show you the ins and outs of what to look for when you're buying fresh produce and then you do the class (various topics or you can do a private class if there's 24-30 people).

I'm not sure if South Melbourne market do a similar thing, but it is literally around the corner from Alyce Alexandra in South Melbourne. 

If you're still looking for attendees at Alyce's class I'd love to come    I recently did a class there and it was fantastic.

Good news on getting around Melbourne CBD is that trams are free nowadays, so no pesky Myki purchases/top-ups are required if you're only travelling around the CBD itself.

There are quite a few good quality cheaper hotels in the city:  Radisson Flagstaff (near VicMarket); Quest on William; Hotel Ibis Lt Bourke; Alto Hotel Bourke St (near Sourthern Cross); Oaks on Collins or Oaks on Market.

Let me know if there's room for one more.

Jenny

[judydawn]

Thanks Jenny.  Chookie has organised the cooking class so she can answer that one for you.

Do you have personal experience with any of those hotels you listed?  I've stayed at the Radisson Flagstaff and was quite happy with it, it was some years back though.  Very handy to Queens Market.

It would be lovely to have you join us, I'll add your name to the list.

[gertbysea]

Hi Jenny. Nice to see a local come up with some great ideas would love to meet you in Melbourne in October. I'll bring the Cairns sunshine. I didn't know the trams were free these days. How wonderful. Good innovation from the local government. Some of us will come down earlier and stay later  depending on commitments. So much to see and do in Melbourne and there are some serious shoppers in our group!

Gert.

[cookie1]

Jenny, thanks for all that information re Melbourne. The best news being the trams are free for inner city travel. I bought a Myki card a couple of years ago and top it up each visit as we go out of the inner city.
I will have to peek at the hotels you mentioned. Looking forward to meeting you in Melbourne. We have great fun at Forumfest.

[Cornish Cream]

You will have a ball at the Forumfest Jenny.The girls will make you so welcome

[Jamberie]

Has anyone booked their accommodation yet?
I'm thinking we will drive down (can't be bothered with the hassle of travelling with a stroller, port-a-cot AND two car seats)!

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Jenny, although I live down on the Mornfington Peninsular I never go to 'Melbourne, so do,you not need a myki card at all for the trams I didn't even think of that?.  It would be good to,have someone along who knows the City.

[judydawn]

What exactly is a myki card 

[achookwoman]

Jenny, welcome.  We would love you to join us for the FF. Unfortunately we are fully booked for the Yum Cha cooking class. I could add you to the wait list if you wish.
I gather that you are a Melb person. Where do you live. .?  I live in the Macedon Ranges. We have members all over the state. many will be coming from interstate for the FF.
The FF is officially Friday , Sat and Sunday.
On Saturday the class is 3 1/2 hours, starting at 10.00.  The South Melbourne  market is open from 8 am to 4 pm. So it would be possible to visit it after the class. We may have a late night on Friday.   ,!! So much catching up to do, so before the class may be a bit of an effort but that will be decided by members.
Keep in touch.

[Katiej]

What exactly is a myki card 

Judy it's the card you use on public transport, you put money on the card and then you scan the card as you get on the bus, train, or tram to pay your fare.

The equivalent in Adelaide is the Metrocard.

[judydawn]

Thanks Katie.

[cookie1]

Here it is called a Smart Rider. I don't know why they can't all have the same name.