Events and Activities

Talk & Tour: ESU House

Learn about the history and heritage of the former English Scottish and Australian Bank in Ascot Vale!

This free event at ESU House is part of the Australian Heritage Festival. ESU Director Geoffrey Mills and heritage architect Trudy Rickard will speak about the recently completed restoration project at ESU House. A light afternoon tea will be provided, as well as an optional tour of the building. Please note that the tour includes stairs.

Date: 
Saturday, 11 May, 2024 - 14:00 to 17:00

Events calendar for 2024

Upcoming events

APRIL

Anzac Day commemoration and BBQ lunch - Thursday 25 April from 12:30 to 4 pm.

ESU members and friends are invited to ESU House for a free BBQ lunch beginning at 12:30 pm followed by a commemorative afternoon service at 3:00 pm. 
For more information and booking details for this event, see HERE.
 

MAY

Events calendar for 2023

Upcoming events

Our program of activities in 2023 has concluded. We wish all readers a wonderful festive season and a safe and happy start to the new year.

Our office will be closed between Christmas and New Year, re-opening on 2 January 2024.

We'll announce the 2024 Events calendar in February 2024.

Events calendar for 2022

Upcoming events

Our program for 2022 has now concluded. See below for a record of the events we hosted during the year.

Best wishes to all members and readers for the festive season, and for a wonderful new year. We plan to announce our 2023 program by the end of February.

Communication and bookings

Events calendar for 2021

For the record

Events held (or planned) during 2021 were:

Saturday 27 February from 6:30 pm - BBQ hosted by the ESU.

Friday 9 April - Social Night

Sunday 25 April from 5:00 pm - ANZAC Day Dusk Service and BBQ hosted by the ESU.

Friday 21 May - Social Night

2020 Update

Due to the global pandemic, our planned activities for 2020 have had to be cancelled. We look forward to being able to announce future events via this page when health restrictions permit.  

Date: 
Friday, 25 September, 2020 - 10:00 to Tuesday, 1 December, 2020 - 10:00

BRITFEST 2019

BRITFEST 2019 - Saturday 4th May 2019

Britfest is happening again on Saturday 4th of May, 2019 from 10am to 4pm at the Moonee Ponds Bowling Club, 776 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds.

Entry is FREE.

This event features Morris Dancers, Scottish dancers, food stalls and much more.

You’ll be able to buy cooked British specialty meats and a wide selection of British beers will be available from the bar.

Come and join us to celebrate British Heritage and Culture and to have a great time.

Date: 
Saturday, 4 May, 2019 - 10:00 to 16:00

Battle for Australia Ceremony

Battle for Australia Ceremony – Forecourt, Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road.

On Wednesday 4th September, Australia officially celebrates the Battle for Australia, a series of victories in the Coral Sea, at Milne Bay and on the Kokoda Track which stemmed the tide of Japanese conquest. Those heroic Australians and our allies who fought in these battles and particularly those who sacrificed their lives in these campaigns to stop a Japanese invasion deserve our eternal gratitude and recognition.

Date: 
Wednesday, 4 September, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:00

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