Ladies night out at the Australian pavilion
Sunday September 12
Limited Tickets! See details below.

The Australian pavilion is inviting a limited number of members from the Australian Womens Social Group to participate in the Starlight Recital Series on Sunday 12^th September.

Members will be VIP guests of the pavilion and need to be available to meet at Gate 7 of the Expo Site at 4.30pm on the 12^th of September. Canapes and drinks will be served at the event.

This event will be free to members including entry to the Expo site.

The evening will finish at approximately 7.00pm with a tour of the Australian pavilion. At the conclusion guests will be free to explore Expo or make their own way to the exit gate.

Performers will be from the Australian pavilion with special guests from other pavilions.

Australian performers include:
Hannah Macklin:
Powerful vocalist and rising star Hannah Macklin will return to the Australian pavilion from 6 to 30 September to perform her unique mix of jazz, soul and R ‘n’ B. Hannah had crowds dancing in the Act 3 atrium when she performed in June, and the pavilion looks forward to her return.

Matthew Withers:
A Masters student from Australia’s National University, Matthew’s classical guitar performance will entertain VIPs to the Australian pavilion from 7 to 14 September. Matthew’s impeccable guitar skills and stage presence are sure to impress.

RSVP on a first come, first served basis to Fleur Maidment at maidmentmoorfield@gmail.com by Monday 30^thone (1) reply per member including full name, telephone contact on the day and any dietary requirements. Contact Fleur on 1381 892 4703 for further information. August. Please

Welcome to the AWSG August newsletter! What better time to have lunch at M on the Bund and take full advantage of Shanghai’s best views! Also this month we have some exciting news on our Member benefits and special offers as well as a coffee morning not to be missed. Read on for an update on these important announcements and regular monthly events.

Warm regards,
Pam Kershaw
President

- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS –

MARKS & SPENCER Yu Garden
September 9th discount day for AWSG Members!
A special arrangement has been made with Marks & Spencer’s new store at Yu Garden! So for one day only between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm on Thursday September 9th AWSG members will receive 10% discount on all full price items in the store including food. Current membership card MUST be produced. Please note, this special arrangement does NOT apply to the Nanjing Xi Lu store.

NEW Member Benefits
Apart from the fantastic 15% discount deal with Elders, which was recently announced, Kooka Pies has also agreed to give members a frequent buyer card next time Paul comes to the AWSG coffee morning. This will entitle you to buy ten pies, pasties, sausage rolls and all the other goodies and only pay for nine. Again this amounts to a 10% discount.

AustCham Luncheon with Kate Lamont
Speaker, Cook and Bon Vivant! – 26 August 2010
AustCham Shanghai has the privilege of again hosting a gourmet luncheon with a top Australian Cook, Kate Lamont. Once again AustCham would like to open this event to AWSG members at the AustCham Shanghai member rate. Kate’s book will also be on sale at the lunch. Click for more details.

Great Australian Ball XV – Ticket Sale!
“The Wonderful World of OZ “
AustCham Shanghai are delighted to welcome AWSG members to the Great Australian Ball XV, the Wonderful World of OZ, Saturday September 11th at the Pudong Shangri-La. Fantasies will be brought to life and nothing will be as it seems so close your eyes and tap your heels together three times as we take you somewhere over the rainbow. AWSG members will have privileged access to GABXV ticket sales on Wednesday August 18 at the monthly Coffee Morning. AustCham Shanghai Member Price: RMB1100    Non Member Price: RMB1300 (cash only).

AWSG Membership Cards – Collection Point
If you have recently paid and registered for AWSG membership you will now be able to  collect  your new membership cards at our monthly coffee mornings starting from this Wednesday August 18th. We do apologies for recent delays due to the summer holidays.

August 18 Coffee Morning
Please do come along to our August coffee morning where AWSG members will have privileged access to GABXV ticket sales. AustCham Shanghai Member Price: RMB1100    Non Member Price: RMB1300 (cash only).
August Vendors:
- THRIVE (Grace Publishing)
- Nick’s Fine Food
- Bra Sale

August 25 Lunch – M on the Bund
Our August lunch will be at M on the Bund. Click details.
Wednesday 25 August 2010, 12-2pm
7/F, No.5 (corner of Guangdong Lu), The Bund Shanghai
RSVP: By Monday 23 August 2010 to to Melanie Birkby on 15821614087 or email philpbirkby@hotmail.com

THRIVE – 35 women from 18 countries
Thrive (Grace Publishing Ltd.), a new book profiling the lives of 34 women from 18 countries who have come to Shanghai and redefined success for themselves, will be on sale for RMB 295 at the August 18th AWSG Coffee Morning.  This collection of mini-memoirs accompanied by beautiful black and white photography, tells the stories of everyday women—most who arrived here as accompanying spouses—choosing to not only survive the challenges of this fast-paced city, but to thrive in it.  This book is also available in multiple locations across Shanghai (please see www.publishedbygrace.com for more details).  Copies of the book can also be delivered for FREE by emailing order@publishedbygrace.com.

- WEEKLY EVENTS -
Koala Kids Playgroup
Thursday 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map)
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea. Our venue changes from time to time, please register your interest at koalakids@awsg.org, to receive weekly updates.  Koala Kids is a support group for AWSG members with young children. It is an opportunity for parents to get together and share experiences and for their children to play in a safe area. Click for pricing details.

Knitting Group
Every Other Thursday 10am to 12pm
The knitting group is now meeting every other Thursday from 10am – 12pm.  The knitting group is looking for new members. Please contact Maree Druitt for further information on maree_druitt@hotmail.com.

- MONTHLY EVENTS -
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wednesday August 18, 10am to 12pm
Paulaner Restaurant (Click for Map)
宝莱纳餐厅汾阳路
汾阳路150号,靠近岳阳路,上海,电话: 64745700
Members – 50rmb
Guests – 75rmb

Monthly Lunch
Wednesday August 25, 12pm
M on the Bund
7/F, No.5 (corner of Guangdong Lu), The Bund Shanghai
Price: Members ¥200 per person, Non-members ¥250
RSVP: By Monday 23 August 2010 to to Melanie Birkby on 15821614087 or email philpbirkby@hotmail.com
Click for more details.
Note: AWSG cancellation policy of 100% applies to this event

Adam Liston. Ryan Clift
Wildly Talented. Outrageously tattooed. A culinary combustion like you’ve never seen before.

Twisted Table
Wednesday August 18, 7pm
RMB 1288 per person, including Eden Hall wines, maximum of 15 people, book early

Chefs On Fire Wine Dinner with Eden Hall Wines
Thursday August 19
7pm cocktails, 7:30pm dinner
Wine pairing with Eden Hall wines

Where: T8 Restaurant & Bar, No. 8 Xintiandi North Part, Lane 181 Tai Cang Rd

For more information and reservations please call (86 21) 6355 8999
Reservations online at t8@t8-shanghai.com

AustCham Shanghai is proud to welcome Kate Lamont, Western Australian cooking industry icon and columnist for a gourmet luncheon at M on the Bund.

Once again AustCham would like to open this event to AWSG members at the AustCham Shanghai member rate. Kate’s book will also be on sale at the lunch.

Date: Thursday August 26th 2010
Time: 11:30 AM
Venue: M on the Bund
Address: 7/F, No. 5 The Bund (at Guangdong Lu)
AustCham & AWSG Member Price: 250
Non-Member Price: 350
RSVP: by Tuesday 24 August 2010 to Helen Li  helen.li@austchamshanghai.com
Click for more details

Our August lunch will be at M on the Bund

*A CANCELLATION POLICY OF 100% APPLIES TO THIS LUNCH IF YOU CANCEL WITHIN 24 HOURS*

Date: Wednesday August 25, 2010
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Where: 7/F, No.5 (corner of Guangdong Lu), The Bund Shanghai Tel: 6350 9988 Map and directions
Cost: Members ¥200 per person & Non-members ¥250 per person
RSVP: By Monday 23 August to Melanie Birkby 158 2161 4087 or email philpbirkby@hotmail.com
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANCELLATION POLICY OF 100% APPLIES TO THIS LUNCH IF YOU CANCEL WITHIN 24 HOURS*

MENU

To Start
Ajo blanco ~ a chilled soup
with grapes, garlic and almonds

For the Main
Grilled snapper served with shaved fennel,sumac and lemon
or
Tuscan beef salad~ seared slices of beef
with chili, lemon, summer leaves and olives

To Finish
Tea or coffee with petit fortes

This meal includes 1 glass of wine

For those that have managed to escaped the Shanghai heat we hope you are enjoying your summer  or  winter holidays! Welcome to the AWSG July newsletter, read on  for an update on some important announcements and regular monthly events.

Warm regards,
Pam Kershaw
President

- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS –

A Huge THANK YOU To Terry Vibert!
The AWSG would like thank Terry Vibert for all her time and fantastic work with the knitting group!  Maree Druitt has now taken over as the Organiser of knitting. Her mobile is 13671957969 and email is maree_druitt@hotmail.com

NEW Book Club in Pudong!
The AWSG is looking to start a Pudong book club for it’s members.  It is proposed that the meetings take place the first Monday of the month at 7pm and we rotate the gatherings between each member’s house. The first meeting will be at Maryann Nielsen’s house in Green Villas 
on September 6 at 7pm. If  you are interested, please email Maryann Nielsen maryannnielsen@hotmail.com by July 15.  We would ask each person to nominate a book to be read and discussed! A list of books will be compiled and emailed to everyone interested. Come along for a lively discussion and maybe a glass of wine, or two!

AWSG Sponsored Heart 2 Heart Child – Zhang Long
We have great pleasure in advising that a young boy named Zhang Long  has been admitted to Shanghai Yodak Hospital for heart surgery under the sponsorship of AWSG. Please keep him in your thoughts and we will continue to keep you posted on his condition and recovery. Please click here for more details.

Qantas Extra 10kg Luggage Allowance!
We are excited to announce that all AWSG members can now enjoy an extra 10kg Qantas luggage allowance! PLEASE note the 10kgs extra baggage allowance for AWSG members only applies on Qantas flights outward bound from Shanghai. Return flights from Australia are not included. Also don’t forget to produce your AWSG membership card.

Expat Hairdresser in Shanghai – August 8 & 9
Pauline Hughes, a hairdresser and stylist from The Firm HK, will be in Shanghai on the above dates and bookings are being taken now!
For Appointments RSVP: Anne Ross Mobile: 13611930220 or Email: mr.ea.ross@gmail.com. Click pricing and more details.

Koala Kids – Thursday July 22 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map). Paulaner will provide a small wading pool, so please bring bathers, towel & a change of clothes for you little one(s).
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea.

July 21 Coffee Morning
If you’re still in Shanghai, come along to the July coffee morning. Children also welcome! Wednesday July 21, 10am-12noon.

July 28 Lunch – Hamilton House
Our July lunch will be at the beautiful Hamilton House. Click for more details.
Wednesday 28 July 2010, 12-2pm
137 Fuzhou Rd Tel: 6321 0586
RSVP: By Monday 26 July 2010 to Pam Kershaw on 1381 611 0694 or email: jktrade@bigpond.com

- WEEKLY EVENTS -
Koala Kids Playgroup
Thursday 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map)
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea. Our venue changes from time to time, please register your interest at koalakids@awsg.org, to receive weekly updates.  Koala Kids is a support group for AWSG members with young children. It is an opportunity for parents to get together and share experiences and for their children to play in a safe area. Click for pricing details.

Knitting Group
Every Other Thursday 10am to 12pm
The knitting group is now meeting every other Thursday from 10am – 12pm.  The knitting group is looking for new members. Please contact Maree Druitt for further information on maree_druitt@hotmail.com.

- MONTHLY EVENTS -
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wednesday July 21, 10am to 12pm
Paulaner Restaurant (Click for Map)
宝莱纳餐厅汾阳路
汾阳路150号,靠近岳阳路,上海,电话: 64745700
Members – 50rmb
Guests – 75rmb

Monthly Lunch
Wednesday July 28, 12pm
Hamilton House
137 Fuzhou Rd Tel: 6321 0586
Price: Members ¥200 per person, Non-members ¥250
RSVP By Monday 26 July 2010 to Pam Kershaw on 1381 611 0694 or email jktrade@bigpond.com
Click for more details.
Note: AWSG cancellation policy applies to this event

Address:
3A, Gascogne Apartments, 1202 Huaihai Road (M) (between Huating Lu and Donghu Lu)
地址：淮海中路1202号（近华亭路 ，东湖路）

WHO: Pauline Hughes, Anne Ross’s HK hairdresser and stylist from The Firm HK, will be in Shanghai
on the above dates and bookings are being taken now!

For Appointments RSVP:
Anne Ross Mobile: 13611930220 or Email: mr.ea.ross@gmail.com

Pauline will be available for the following services:

Pauline uses colouring products that are natural dyes imported from England.
These products not only colour your hair, but provide a conditioning treatment as well.

TESTIMONIALS
Before going to Pauline my hair was dull, dry and very fragile. Pauline has now been cutting my hair for 10 months and the difference is just amazing. Her advice, care, coloring and styling skills are highly professional. It’s taken me years to find a hairdresser I can trust!
Sandra Hancox

I appreciate the fact that Pauline returns to Shanghai on a regular basis. My whole family has their hair cut and styled by her now. I really like the way her products improve the condition of my hair. We can’t wait for her to come back!
Stacy Farrell

Our July lunch will be at the beautiful Hamilton House.

Date: Wednesday July 28, 2010
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Where: Hamilton House, 137 Fuzhou Rd (with Jiagxi Lu) Tel: 6321 0586 Map and directions
Cost: Members ¥200 per person & Non-members ¥250 per person
RSVP: By Monday 26 July to  Pam Kershaw 1381 611 0694 or email jktrade@bigpond.com
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Please note AWSG cancellation policy of 50rmb applies to this event

MENU
Starters
Tart Flambee with Snail Bordelaise
or
Fig and Goats Cheese Tart
or
Poached Egg on Toast with Bacon, Shallots, Spinach and Red Wine Butter

Main
Crispy Duck Confit with Duck Foie Gras an Pineapple
or
Seafood Ravioli with Basil Vinaigrette

Dessert
Vanilla Creme Brulee
or
Pistachio Nougat Parfait

Includes a glass of  wine

Kakadu Restaurant invites you to breakfast and to be entertained by the “Voice Weavers”, a male and female choir from the South Gold Coast, on Wednesday, 30th. June at 9.30am. The “Voice Weavers” will be entertaining at Expo as well as various venues here in Shanghai.

Cost: 150 RMB per person
Where: Kakadu, 8 Jianguo Zhong Lu, Fuxing Park (near Chongqing Lu)
RSVP: Before 28th June. Please contact Helen on54658812

Breakfast Menu:
Eggs Benedict with  a choice of either salmon or bacon

Fruit Salad

Sparkling White Wine or Orange juice

Tea and coffee.

The cost will be 150 RMB p/p.

Reservations before 28th. June please.  Helen; 54658812

Hope to see you all there and guests are most welcome.

Shanghai is looking its best and seems to be all about Expo at the moment! Welcome to the AWSG June newsletter. This month we will continue to take membership renewals at the June 16 coffee morning and invite you to a delicious June 30 lunch at Prego, recently named ‘One of the Best Restaurants in Shanghai’ and ‘One of the Best 50 Restaurants in China’ – this lunch is  one not to be missed! Read on for all the finer details as well as other important announcements and regular monthly event updates.

Warm regards,
Pam Kershaw
President

- IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Proposed Qantas Extra Luggage
Members are reminded that the proposed extra luggage allowance from Qantas, which we are hoping will be ratified has not been finalized at this stage. Please therefore do NOT expect this extra allowance at the airport until it is finalized and you are advised officially by the committee. It would be unfortunate if any members incurred excess baggage fees because of misunderstanding.

Position Vacant – AWSG Event Coordinator
The AWSG would really like to offer our members more events but need your help! If you enjoy organising social functions and events then this role is perfect for you! So if you’re interested we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Pam Kershaw on 1381 611 0694 or email pamkershaw@awsg.org

AWSG Membership Renewals
AWSG annual membership expired May 31st 2010,  so please come along to the coffee morning and renew! Annual Family Membership is RMB200.  SAVE TIME by printing and completing your 2010 Membership Form and bringing it with you on Wednesday. Don’t forget to bring your passport.

June 16 Coffee Morning
Why not take advantage of the mid-week public holiday and have the family join you at this months coffee morning. Children and husbands are very welcome and there’s even a great playground that the children will love while you  enjoy a cuppa!

June 30 Lunch
Prego @ The WESTIN Bund Centre
Our June lunch will be at PREGO, an authentic Italian restaurant voted in the “Top 100 Golden Ganla Restaurant” by Ganla Restaurant Review in 2009. Prego was recently named One of the Best Restaurants in Shanghai by Shanghai Tatler magazine and One of the Best 50 Restaurants in China by Food and Wine magazine. So this lunch is one not to be missed. Click for more details.
Wednesday 30 June 2010, 12-2pm
88 Henan Central Road Tel:  6335 1786
RSVP: By Monday 28 June 2010 to Melanie Birkby  on 1522125 7635 or email: philpbirkby@hotmail.com

- WEEKLY EVENTS -
Koala Kids Playgroup
Thursday 10am to 11:30am
Paulaner Restaurant 150 Fen Yang Road (Click for Map)
50 RMB per AWSG member, 75 RMB for non members.  Children free, price includes morning tea. Our venue changes from time to time, please register your interest at koalakids@awsg.org, to receive weekly updates.  Koala Kids is a support group for AWSG members with young children. It is an opportunity for parents to get together and share experiences and for their children to play in a safe area. Click for pricing details.

Knitting Group
Every Other Thursday 10am to 12pm
The knitting group is now meeting every other Thursday from 10am – 12pm.
The knitting group is looking for new members.
Please contact Terry Vibert for further information on tnvibert@gmail.com

- MONTHLY EVENTS -
Monthly Coffee Morning
Wednesday June 16, 10am to 12pm
Paulaner Restaurant (Click for Map)
宝莱纳餐厅汾阳路
汾阳路150号,靠近岳阳路,上海,电话: 64745700
Members – 50rmb
Guests – 75rmb

Monthly Lunch
Wednesday June 30, 12pm
PREGO @ The Westin Bund Centre
88 Henan Central Road Tel:  6335 1786
Price: Members ¥200 per person, Non-members ¥250
RSVP By Monday 28 June 2010 to Melanie Birkby  on 1522125 7635 or email: philpbirkby@hotmail.com
Click for more details.
Note: AWSG cancellation policy applies to this event