We are going to try something different next week, and have our first group outing.

Come along to Hardrock Indoor Rockclimbing in the city for a couple for hours rock climbing next week on Sunday the 30th of June, from 2pm to 4pm.

You can get some exercise and hang out in a different setting to what we are used to. There is nothing like having to trust a partner with your life for effective personal relationship building!

The normal price is $30, but decreases to only $19, but only if you RSVP by 5pm, Sunday 23rd July. This is so I can make a group booking which requires a large deposit, and I need to gauge interest and need pre-commitments immediately. I will update the meetup post after this time to confirm. Price includes everything: equipment, shoes, and safety instructions.

The address is: 501 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000. Australia.

I will probably be doing something afterwards for food with anyone who is interested.

Brayden

Melbourne's next regular social meetup comes with a twist. As we are holding the event on the shortest day of the year, we will be doing something special to celebrate the winter solstice.

This will be an occasion for reflection on the universe, and humanity's place within it. We will be celebrating with a winter feast, courtesy of Thomas, and short speeches to be presented by a small number of participants.

All are welcome at the usual start time of 6:30pm, although there will be a couple of us there from 6pm getting the food ready, so feel free to come earlier than usual. Please contact one of the hosts for the address if you have not visited before, and check out the google group: groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/melbourne-less-wrong

At 8:30pm we will kick off the official part of the event, so we encourage you to arrive before this time if possible.

Following the feast and speeches, the event will return to standard social activities including boardgames and chatting, parlour games etc. If you haven't been to a Melbourne meetup before/recently, the social meetup can be less intimidating way to meet us as it's very informal.

For the location/any questions, please see the Melbourne Less Wrong Google group, or feel free to contact Brayden (0407 943 917), Richard (0421 231 789) or Ben (0412 996 288).

The first and only (as far as we know) Australian Rationalist share house is finally here, our lofty apartment that towers imposingly over the lower inhabitants of Docklands. Come and help us celebrate this occasion, by bringing your favourite middle-earth or fictional persona for a night of drinking and rational conversation. Some desserts will be provided. We are easiest to get to by public transport, but 24hr carparking is available nearby for $6 (or even closer if you want to pay more) See http://www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au/transport.html Please RSVP below or at https://www.facebook.com/events/341169522677511/