August - Melbourne Cricket Club

FUNCTION NEWS
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING
One of the many privileges of
being an MCC member is the
opportunity to avail yourself and
your guests of the top-notch function
facilities on offer at the MCG.
Members can book fabulous locations
such as the Members Dining Room, Long
Room or Frank Grey Smith Bar for
private functions with a touch of class, as
did 17-year member Simon Jefferson and
Rebecca Burke for their wedding
reception in the Long Room on March 3.
Set against the unlikely backdrop of
a Pura Cup match on the arena, Simon
and Rebecca (pictured cutting the cake)
celebrated their marriage with 100-plus
family and friends who were equally
thrilled to be spending some time in
such an iconic venue. They had booked
their wedding before the cricket fixtures
had been finalised and the club honoured
the reservation.
Bride and groom were delighted with
the outcome and effusive in their praise
for Epicure’s input into their wedding
arrangements. “The room looked
spectacular, the food was great and the
service sensational. In short, the night far
exceeded our already high expectations,”
said Rebecca.
So if you or a family member have
a special occasion coming up, whether
it’s a wedding, 50th birthday or an
engagement party, then the MCG with
its myriad fine facilities could be the place
for you. There are more than 20 function
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rooms or spaces available with capacities
ranging from 80 to 1000.
The MCG is more than a sports
stadium. It’s now a large, user-friendly
venue with rooms, spaces, resources and
under-cover parking for 600 cars that put
it in the upper echelon of function centres
in Melbourne. For bookings and inquiries,
please contact Epicure on (03) 9284 2340
or functions.mcg@epicure.com.au.
GOLFERS GO FOR VICTORIA
The bi-annual MCC Members’
Golf Day will make its debut at
the prestigious Victoria Golf
Club on Wednesday December 5.
Members holding a Club, VGA or
WGV official handicap are invited to
enter what promises to be an enjoyable
day on one of Melbourne’s finest courses.
Golfers will compete for many prizes,
including the President’s Plate which will
MCC Golf Section chairman Peter Mitchell
(right) presents the President’s Cup to Bill
Murray at Kingston Heath in February.
be presented at a dinner in the clubhouse
following play. A prominent guest
speaker will entertain at the dinner.
The cost for the day is $135, which
includes green fees, a snack bbq lunch
and three-course meal plus drinks at the
evening function. Participants can choose
an AM (8am) or PM (1pm) tee-off time.
Bookings are now being taken. Should
applications exceed the field capacity, a
ballot will be conducted. An application
form can be obtained via the club website
or by phoning Member and Customer
Services on (03) 9657 8888.
16 MCC NEWS august 2007