Holly & Phoenix

What: The Holly & Phoenix June 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 7th June 2009, 3:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

We’re starting with a later time this weekend – 3:00pm. At the moment having the meetup on the first weekend of the month is easier to remember, so it will stay as is for now. This may be discussed more in future, though.

It was mentioned at the last meetup that the first Sunday of the month, 1:00pm, was not really the best time for a lot of people. So we are now opening up the floor for suggestions! (except the floor is actually a comment form)

What recurring day/time would suit you best? First Sunday? Last Sunday? Saturdays?

Since new Harry Potter sources are few and far between, we’re also widening the discussion at Holly & Phoenix to include other fantasy movies, books, tv series etc. Yes, that includes Twilight. Even WE have a love/hate relationship with it.

Another great idea, and potential source for lively discussion, is the inclusion of a bookclub or recommended reading list. There are lots of great fantasy books out there, and quite a good deal of Australian fantasy authors waiting to be re-discovered.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on both issues.

EDIT/UPDATE

Please note that we will not be having a meetup this weekend. We will wait for feedback before scheduling the next one.

Hi all, just a reminder the the April meetup will be on this SUNDAY, APRIL 19th at 1:00pm.

Same bat time, same bat place.

April 12  is Easter Sunday *slaps self*

You know, I think we’ve done this every year…

Anyway, the meetup will be SUNDAY, APRIL 19th at 1:00pm.

Just on another note, we will be expanding Holly & Phoenix to become a general Fantasy (and occasional SciFi) meetup group this time around. Our reasons are that.. well, Harry Potter is essentially done with at the moment. There are a couple of more movies, but not too much by the way of new information. By expanding the group to include other fantasy discussion, we hope to be able to keep the conversation flowing with the new information, movies and books that are available!

We aim to keep Holly & Phoenix a casual meetup group, where people can come along and relax and share their love for fantasy and the occasional Guinness Pie and/or Chocolate Brownie.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the group or the website, please feel free to let us know!

Hi all, just letting you know that the meetup date has changed to 12th April 2009 due to Supanova being on this weekend!

Just on another note, we will be expanding Holly & Phoenix to become a general Fantasy (and occasional SciFi) meetup group this time around. Our reasons are that.. well, Harry Potter is essentially done with at the moment. There are a couple of more movies, but not too much by the way of new information. By expanding the group to include other fantasy discussion, we hope to be able to keep the conversation flowing with the new information, movies and books that are available!

We aim to keep Holly & Phoenix a casual meetup group, where people can come along and relax and share their love for fantasy and the occasional Guinness Pie and/or Chocolate Brownie.

If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the group or the website, please feel free to let us know!

ARGH! We didn’t realise it was Easter Sunday! Alrighty, we’ll have another update for you soon…

What: The Holly & Phoenix April 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 12th April 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

I’ll be there, digging into the Nachos. Or the Chocolate Brownie.

The Infamous Harry Potter 20 Questions Game will also be making an appearance. Hope y’all can come!

EDIT: Forgot Supanova was on this weekend. If everyone is busy, how do you feel about having the meetup 12th April instead? if I could have your answers by Wednesday night, please – we’ll make a decision then.

EDIT: Meetup date changed to 12th April 2009.

Due to the lack of response about the March meetup, we’ve decided to postpone it.

Will have an update during the week with a new date.

What: The Holly & Phoenix March 2009 Meetup
When: Sunday, 1st March 2009, 1:00pm
Where: Mick O’Malley’s Irish Pub, Wintergarden

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make this meetup. If there are any problems with this, please let me know – I’m more than happy to re-schedule the meetup for the weekend after on either Saturday or Sunday. But since the gathering has been pretty small lately, I’ll leave it up to you all!

Just on a related note, the Brisbane Scifi & Fantasy Group are having their meetup on Saturday, 7th March at the Plough Inn.