INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY LONG TABLE LUNCHEON

Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 with your gal pals, work colleagues, or new friends with a Long Table Luncheon at the fabulous Mr P.P.'s Rooftop Bar in Southport.

Dine on a delicious long lunch from the very talented Mr P.P.'s Chef.

Including roving housemade canapés, mouthwatering Gourmet Wood Fired Pizzas, Mr. P.P.'s FAMOUS Truffle Fries and a sweet treat to finish off the day.

Enjoy bottomless wines, bubbles and beer from Midday to 3pm.

We have FOUR amazing women to keep you inspired and entertained on the day...

You MC for the day is the delightful Bella Frizza from Sea FM.

Bella's energy and joy for life is absolutely infectious, and just a few minutes in her company will bring a smile to your face.

Our first Special Guest Speaker for the day is Yvette Done from Channel Nine's Today Extra and formerly of MTV Australia fame.

Yvette is flying up from her hometown of Sydney to chat with us about Mental Health and wellbeing, her personal struggles with PND and how she has conquered her own demons and is living her very best life and keeping it real - alcohol free!

We are lucky to also be joined by Melinda Richards, author and public speaker.

Melinda is a businesswoman, public speaker and published author of "You Can't Say That!" The demise of free thought in Australia. She will chat with us about not being afraid to find your voice and to stand up for what you believe in.

Our musical entertainment for the day is gorgeous local Gold Coast sensation Brooke Elle.

Brooke will be performing live acoustic music on the rooftop for us throughout the afternoon.

And for some cheeky fun to brighten the day, we will also be hosted be the delectable boys from AUS Topless Waiters.

Raffles and Lucky Door Prizes with 100% of the proceeds going to our our fundraiser for local Gold Coast mum, Katrina Davey who is struggling with Breast Cancer.

So get your girl tribe together, invite your colleagues to sneak out for a long lunch or come alone and be welcomed into the fold for an afternoon of friendship, laughter, acceptance, new connections and fun.

Everyone is welcome!

AFTERPAY and ZIP pay are available!

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YOUR MC - Bella Frizza from Sea FM

Bella Frizza - Gold Coast Identity and Radio Host

Bella Frizza is one of the Gold Coast’s longest standing voices on local radio. From the latest in celeb news, playing the hottest music that’s firing across the city and bringing the ultimate good vibes, Bella is the familiar bubbly voice the GC loves. Bella’s radio credits expand over 15 in the industry, she’s no stranger to the microphone or our televisions having worked across the country and appearance on Australian reality TV and Channel 9’s the Today Show.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - Yvette Done from Channel Nine's Today Extra

Yvette Done - Gidget Ambassador and Chanel Nine TV presenter

With over 30 years in the entertainment and media industries, Yvette has established herself as a dynamic and versatile talent as an accomplished TV presenter, actor, voice artist, and mental health ambassador. Beaming into Australian homes daily, Yvette has built a solid rapport with the Australian audience, hosting health, beauty, and lifestyle segments for Nine Network's top rating morning show, Today Extra, for the past decade.

Beyond the screen, Yvette is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness. With a heart for making a difference, throughout her career, she has served as an ambassador for Reach Out, The Black Dog Institute, and currently The Gidget Foundation.

Always passionate about the power of storytelling to touch lives, Tiger Stripes is her latest project as the host and executive producer of a ground breaking new podcast for women based on her original idea.

Special Guest Speaker - Melinda Richards, author of "You Can't Say That!" and popular public speaker.

Melinda Richards - Author and Public Speaker

Melinda Richards is an Australian business owner, social commentator and now author of her first book, ‘You Can’t Say That’. A graduate from the University of Queensland with a career spanning 30 plus years, she has worked in a variety of roles in the UK, USA and Australia. This includes working for ASX listed companies in logistics, shipping & property development, government owned corporations as well as having worked in both State and Local Government. She now runs her own group with interests in real estate, service industry and the agricultural sector.

Melinda is a sought-after public speaker who captivates audiences with her push back on the current ‘woke’ narrative sweeping society, cancel culture and censorship. She is a self-proclaimed freedom fighter and libertarian.

She resides on the Gold Coast, Australia with her family.

Brooke Elle - Acoustic Artist

Brooke Elle is an accomplished, experienced, and versatile Weddings & Events Musician. Performing from Noosa all the way down to Byron Bay, Brooke's story as a musical performer began as a child after getting her first guitar from her dad on her 8th Birthday. She knew at that moment that her life would be dedicated to music and performing for live audiences. She began listening to songs and teaching herself to play a variety of instruments. Brooke couldn’t be happier making a living by playing a variety of different styles of music and performing for people of all ages in different settings.

Pete and Arnaut - Your waiters for the afternoon

Tasteful, charming and just a little cheeky, the gentlemen from AUS topless waiters are sure to bring a smile to your face, a gleam in your eye, and perhaps a slight blush to your cheeks. With the right amount of class and sophistication, and just a hint of naughtiness, there is nothing you won't love about the gents from AUS Topless Waiters. They always leave every woman in the house feeling like she is the only one in the room.

Mr. P.P.'s Rooftop Bar - Nerang Street Southport

Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop is a multi level pizzeria, and rooftop space located in the middle of Southport’s CBD. They specialise in gourmet pizza, pasta, deli meats & cheese plus delicious drinks on our Rooftop or Laneway. You're always IN GOOD COMPANY at Mr. P.P.'s!

Located directly beside the Courthouse Tram Station and with ample street parking on Nerang Street and China Town, a secure parking station only metres away and front door Uber drop off - Mr P.P.'s is easy to find, easy to access, and offers some of the best views of the GC Hinterland and the CBD skyline.

RAFFLE PRIZES

2 x Gift Vouchers for a "HIGH TEA Wine Tour" for 2 people! Enjoy a full day out visiting the best of the Gold Coast Hinterland's wineries and distilleries - with lunch, drinks and transport included, with Gold Coast Wine Tours - Valued at $199 each.
A photoshoot for the 40 Over Forty Project by VVS Portrait Photography! The photoshoot experience will include a full makeover by our professional hair and makeup artist, a guided portrait session, 2 tickets to our exhibition/ magazine launch in September, a copy of the magazine and so much more! Valued at $499.
A personally signed copy of the book "You Can't Say That!" The demise of free thought in Australia - by celebrated author (and our special guest speaker) Melinda Richards.
A stunning leather handbag from Nikki Williams. Valued at $300. 100% leather - all pieces are made by hand and in limited quantities.
Gift Vouchers from Horner's of Sorrento

OUR SPONSORS

Moss n Stone Florist - Our stunning flower arrangements are supplied by the wonderful women at Moss n Stone Chirn Park.

Horners Patisserie — Horner's of Sorrento. Bakery & Patisserie - our dessert sponsor for the day

Godl Coast Wine Tours — Gold Coast Wine Tours - Raffle Prizes

VVS Portrait Photography - Raffle Prizes

Nikki Williams — NIKKI WILLIAMS - Beautiful Handbags. Foregoing fast fashion in favour of classic shapes and quality leathers

Gold Coast HYPE — GC HYPE - all our printing and brochure needs