back to home
Welcome to the PBC...
Membership
Membership for 2010/11
BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PBC
A PLACE FOR YOU – LOCAL, COMMUNITY AND FRIENDLY
Do you know how many times people come to the PBC and say it is one of the great finds of Sydney, ‘A small vibrant, dynamic club that works hard to do things different’. If you haven’t been before or not come for a long time then come and see what a great little place it really is.
Pokie free since 2007 the club continues to provide a space where all different parts of our community can meet, eat and enjoy themselves in the simple ways that a community club can provide.
A great bistro, music, film nights, free pool and darts, Toastmsters, tai chi, Bocce, functions, weddings, kids bands are just some of the things you’ll find on at the club. Have you got a club or group that needs somewhere to meet? Why not create a book club and organise a platter and wine! Join other local community groups and businesses that use the venue for their meetings or training.
Make the club yours.
Nearly 4 years ago the community banded together to stop developing the site, which is a great story but membership is our lifeblood that keeps this great story going. We have certainly come along way since then but the long-term viability of the Club is just that – long term.
The contribution of individuals is what creates great places like the PBC. We do have lots of ideas and energy but we need great people to join, give some time to volunteering if possible or think about joining the team by becoming a director.
We look forward to seeing you some time.
If you live within 5kms of the Club you must by law be a member (full or social) to use the Club.
Click here for the 2010/11 membership form
STREET OF ORIGIN STARTS
NEXT SUNDAY!! GET YOUR
TEAMS IN NOW!!
Coming Soon - Street Of Origin!! 
Street of Origin is back!
Street against Street!
Mate against Mate......
Sundays September 12th, 19th & 26th 3pm-6pm
Take the 2010 Streets of Origin challenge and battle for Petersham lawn bowling supremacy. This Competition runs over three weeks.
How: Teams of 3, bowls provided. We can help make up a teams!
Cost: $5 per Associate Member, $10 per Social Member
Entry covers bowls, mats and free sunscreen!
Why: To win the trophy of course!
• Best team name • Best team uniform • Best legs (awarded weekly)
To register your team, email Roberta on streetsoforigin@thepbc.org.au or register at the bar.
Team spots fill up very fast, so get in early.
All players must be members: join on the website, at the bar or on the day.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday 5th Sept @ The Bowlo!

DJ Kojo 2 - 5pm!
+ Mark Lucas & The Deadsetters 6 - 9pm!
Bowlo Thursdays #9
Line Drawings + Vegan Mosquitos
Thurs 9th of Sept - 7:30pm $5
Bowlo Thursdays kicks off for the month of September with the incredible Line Drawings (pictured above). If you haven't heard their debut album 'Take/ Over' you are honestly missing out. Check them out here
Joining them on the night are the most excellent Vegan Mosquitos - have a listen to their tunes here
Bowlo Thursdays #10 - Made in Japan
Thurs 23rd of Sept - 7:30pm only $5
One of the most exciting indie bands to emerge in the sydney scene in recent times, Made in Japan are not to be missed. To listen to their tunes or check out their film clips click here
Sunday Sounds of the Songwriters!
Check out their tunes at:
Sam Shinazzi www.samshinazzi.com
Russel Crawford www.russellcrawford.com
Bryan Estepa www.bryanestepa.com
Nic Dalton www.halfacow.com.au
James The Greys + Valar
Fri Sept 24th from 8pm
James The Grey play the Bowlo with special guests Valar.
Have a listen to the awesome indie pop sounds of James The Grey here
Check out the ambient tunes of Valar here
Energy & Community Grant Update
The PBC has completed works on 2 State government grants around the club and pass on our thanks to our local member Carmel Tebbutt, The Department of Premier and Cabinet and the The Department of Environment, Climate Change
and Water.
The 2009 Community Building Partnership Program contributed $8080 towards the construction of the pergola over the BBQ and outdoor dining area including lighting and power.
The 2008 NSW Climate Change Fund provided $23,450 with the club contributing up to $4000 to reduce energy costs and our eco footprint. Some of this you see, some of it is "under the bonnet" improvements. These include insulating
the club, replacing the awnings on the windows, replacing the compressor that drives our refrigeration and was a major contributor to our energy usage whilst being noisy with the latest variable speed low energy compressor, replacing all the lighting with low energy bulbs, replacing refrigeration seals and a comprehensive analysis of our energy usage through Testing & Certification Australia (TCA) - Webgraphs. 
This allows the PBC to be a case study for other clubs. This grant has the long term benefit of reducing the clubs ongoing electricity costs, replacing aging infrastructure
and reducing our carbon emissions.
Thanks to Jo Hobson who worked with me on getting through these grants and to Michael Sui and Rebecca Mitchell. We have applied or more grants as the work is never done.
if you have ideas for grants or can help in applying for them please let me know.
Regards,
George Catsi