December Newsletter
Dear members,
Thanks to your generous support, our crowdfunding campaign is now 32% funded and has allowed us to invest in some shade umbrellas for the club. Come down and check them out! And if you'd like beer taps, better food options and a faster bowling green, please contribute here >>> https://gofund.me/92cae7e63
Here's what's on at the Bowlo this month. Pop these dates straight in your calendar!
Friday 5th December - BBQ, ACDC raffle and bridge closure info
This week we have our usual first Friday of the month BBQ and this time it's a sausage sizzle. If you can help out on the tongs please reply to this email. We are a volunteer led community club and we appreciate your support.
Plus we have an exciting raffle prize - four tickets to the upcoming ⚡ACDC concert! ⚡ Buy your tickets at the club on Friday, drawn at 7pm.
As we prepare for the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in February 2026 the Bowlo is hosting a community pop up so you can:
Ask questions about forthcoming changes to the road network.
Hear about closure plans and the measures available to help you consider alternative travel modes.
Learn more about how we are building Australia’s first extradosed bridge.
More details here: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/projects-initiatives/all-projects/metropolitan/swan-river-crossings/
Sunday 7th December - Bike Workshops 🚲*
In partnership with RAC WA, CycleSense will be offering free cycling workshops here at the North Freo Bowlo on 7th December! RSVPs essential.
2-3pm Children Bike Skills - Suitable for children 5 years – 12 years Free tickets here >>> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rac-bike-basics-children-bike-skills-tickets-1972901655962
3-4pm Building Bike Skills - Suitable for all ages. Free tickets here >>> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rac-bike-basics-building-bike-skills-tickets-1973013109322
2-3.30pm Bike Maintenance - Suitable for age 14 years and over Free tickets here >>> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rac-bike-maintenance-tickets-1972902114333?
5.30pm Tuesday 9th December - Heritage Trail Launch 👣
Originally developed during the National Bicentennial Project in 1988, the North Freo Heritage Trail is being renewed to tell the stories that shaped our community. The City are refreshing the signs, honouring Whadjuk Country and uncovering untold histories.
We’re hosting a small launch event at the North Freo Bowlo to celebrate the installation and we would love to have you attend. Spots are limited and RSVPS are essential! Click here to RSVP >>> https://bit.ly/4oexkSd
5pm Friday 12th December - Pop up wine tasting 🍷
Break Free POP-UP wine tasting featuring Trudy Rowles (Break Free Creator and Owner)
S9am - 5pm Saturday 13th December - Lightly Design Pop Up Store
Lighting, vessels, samples, objects, homewares and xmas exclusives and more are up to 70% OFF. Coffee runs 9-12am, then beers + bowls 12-5pm. Come down and get your Chrissie presents sorted!
Sunday 14th December - 🎶 Community Christmas Concert 🎄
The Club is open for our regular Sunday Session from 2pm, and starting at 6pm we are hosting the annual community Christmas concert and carol sing along.
If you would like to sing, play an instrument, dance, recite a poem, tell a story or otherwise provide some entertainment for your delighted and uncritical neighbours, please contact northfreoconcert@gmail.com
All welcome to come and enjoy the show. Bring a picnic and some friends. Strictly no BYO drinks.
Food Truck Friday - 19th December - Rock N Rolls food Truck (Americana)
Christmas Closure
The club will be closed from Saturday 20th December to Sunday 5th January, with the exception of existing private bookings already confirmed during that period. Regular member hours will resume from Friday the 9th of January.
Thank you for your support throughout the year — we wish all our members, guests and neighbours a safe and happy festive season and we look forward to seeing you back at the Bowlo in 2026!
Cheers,
The Bowlo Crew