What's on · Geelong
No booking. No cost. No story required.
There's a rhythm to the week - coffee on Wednesday, swim on Saturday, river stroll every other Sunday. Miss one, come to the next. The whole point is that we're always there.
This week at a glance ↓
Every week · Coffee's on us · Permanent fixture
Wednesday Coffee Catch-Up
Every Wednesday, 12:00–1:30pm
Orchid & Co Coffee Shop, 26 Garden St, East Geelong
Feeling the midweek slump? Take an hour out for yourself. No agendas, no expectations, no pressure - whether you're having a great week, a tough week, or simply want to get out of the house, you're always welcome. Sometimes it's the simple things - a coffee, a laugh, a genuine conversation - that make all the difference.
Coffee's on us. Hoffy will be there to welcome you - first time, you'll spot us easily. We're growing pretty fast.
Regularly · Free feed · Everyone welcome
Community BBQs
Dates announced on our socials & newsletter
Recent spots: Barrabool Hills Centre, Highton · Eastern Beach
BBQ supplied - snags and burgers on the grill, with the meat donated by Grovedale Meats. Bring a dessert to share if you'd like (completely optional, always appreciated). Come solo or bring a mate - there's always a good crowd.
You'll also find us running the BBQ at local footy days - like the South Barwon FNC games at McDonald Reserve, Belmont.
Every Saturday · Free · Swimming optional
The Wandering Swim
Every Saturday, 7:00am
The Tower, Eastern Beach, Geelong Waterfront
Shake off the week. Clear the head. Start the weekend strong. The water's “Geelong warm” - big laughs, solid blokes, no egos, just good energy and genuine connection.
Not keen on a dip? No dramas at all. Come down for a yarn, cheer the boys on, and be part of the crew. Presence matters.
Every other Sunday · Slow it down
Sunday River Walk & Coffee
Every other Sunday, 9:00am - walk first, coffee after
Along the Barwon · coffee at Barwon Edge Café
This one's about slowing it down and checking in. A stroll along the river, then a coffee and a chat. Come for the walk, come because you need it. Good people, good conversations - no pressure, just connection. Everyone's welcome. Always.
Monthly · Wind down
Yoga, Breathwork & Pizza Nights
Monthly
Dates announced on our socials & newsletter
Slowing down together, then eating together. A relaxed session of yoga and breathwork, then pizza after. No experience needed, no gear required - just turn up and give it a go.
Fundraiser · Volunteers welcome
Sausage sizzle fundraisers
2026 Bunnings dates
Fri 7 Aug · Fri 14 Aug · Thu 3 Sep · Thu 8 Oct · Fri 6 Nov
Every snag sold funds the free community work - the coffees, the BBQs, the Christmas lunch. Grab a sausage, say g'day, or jump on the roster and flip a few with us. It's a surprisingly good day out.
Join the rosterChristmas Day · BBQ lunch, 12:00-3:00pm
Orphan Christmas
Christmas can be the loneliest day of the year. If you've got no one to spend it with - no family nearby, no plans, nowhere to be - you've got us. We all get together, share a proper Christmas feed, and make sure no bloke in Geelong spends the day alone.
Details announced closer to the day via the newsletter and socials. No invitation needed - if you need somewhere to be, this is it.
Get the details when they landFirst time? Here's exactly how it goes.
The walk from the car park is the hardest bit - every regular remembers it. So here's the whole thing, no surprises:
- 01You turn up. Someone will clock you're new and say g'day within the first minute - that's their job, and they like doing it.
- 02Nobody asks why you came. There's no intake, no form, no circle where you have to share. Talking is optional; listening counts.
- 03Stay twenty minutes or the whole ninety. Leave whenever you like - and if you come back next week, someone will remember your name.