Future of Hardys Bay RSL to be discussed

The future of the Hardys Bay RSL and Citizens Club will be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting from 10am on Sunday, June 16.

The meeting will provide an update on the current negotiations to sell the property of the club and enter into an agreement which would allow it to continue to trade at its present location.

Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, it is highly likely that the club would be forced to close, according to Hardys Bay Residents Group spokesman Mr Allan Wilson.

Whatever the outcome of the meeting, the club will require funds to meet its own current liabilities, including entitlements to the staff who are presently working, he said.

The club was built in 1983 and houses an 80-plus seated restaurant, lounge bar, gaming room with 15 poker machines, a covered barbecue area, verandas and car parking for over 40 vehicles.

"Over the years, a number of fine chefs have graced the club's restaurant and added their individual imprimatur to their respective menus," said Mr Wilson.

"These have included, for instance, highly respected names such as Alex Herbert, Brian Lizotte and Michael Stride.

"In more recent times, the Bay Leaf Bistro, as it is now known, has benefited from a cosmetic makeover, giving it a fresh new appearance," he said.

A fundraising function is also being planned for the club for Saturday, June 29, which will feature a performance from a well-known band.

"It will provide the guests with an opportunity to enjoy the excellent food provided by the restaurateur, Dorothee Meyer, who has injected new flavours acquired from her French background," said Mr Wilson.

"It will also enable the patrons to dance the night away and drink a toast to the health and future well-being of this local symbol which has provided so much relaxation for the public for so long," he said.

Email, 6 Jun 2013

Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay Residents Group