Dear Lakeside Hashers
Welcome to 2022 and our first run for the year from Gumbri Park also known as Batman Park, Northcote. This renaming in 2017 was looked upon as a positive community sentiment in the renaming of the park, reflecting the communities enthusiasm of reconciliation. That the name Batman still dominates the entrance is explained thus:  Feedback also explored retaining the visibility of Batman in the park in some form, rather than a simple name replacement. This would provide an opportunity for keeping all layers of history visible, raising awareness and acknowledging the past with respect.  

The details are:
Run 2025
Date: Wednesday January 5th
Hare: Prince
Venue: Gumbri Park (Batman Park) Arthurton Rd, Northcote.
Food: pizza
The park: shelter, seating, toilets.
Parking: Arthurton Rd & Elm St (behind the park).
Drinks: Hash eskies (thanks Pointy!)
Getting there:
- by car - Melways map 30 D7 
- by train, Mernda Line, Northcote Station.A short walk to the park.
- by tram no 86 stop 33. A 10 min walk over the railways lines and past the station to the park. 

Additional
*   Next weeks run: hare Pythagorarse venue TBA.
*   Bike Hash: this Sunday 9th January. Hare is PolPot, meet at 12.00 Moorabbin Station. On Inn: Grape and Vine.
*   Hare needed for January - 19th. 
*   Australia Day run, an official run for us, Wednesday January 26th, hosts D & E Hash. All hashes invited. Venue and time TBA.

Of Interest
*  Ashes Fourth Test begins Wednesday January 5th. Of interest - Lyon and Swepson bowling in tandem.
*  HoorayCO returns from San Francisco in fourteen days (on January 16th).
* Libraries reopen Tuesday January 4th.
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On On
Prince
Trail Master