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COVID-19

As many of our members are already experiencing in their work & social lives, the current COVID-19 pandemic is changing a lot.  

Out of responsibility to our members and venues, we have postponed holding any events until advice from health officials and our venues say otherwise.

We’ve a great  program of events to bring you when we can but for now stay safe and stay in touch.

SELF CARE RESOURCES

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
  • MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
  • Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
  • Headspace on 1800 650 890
  • Qlife 3PM-MIDNIGHT every day for phone and web chat https://qlife.org.au/

NEWS

Upcoming events

  • Woof in the Woods - Feb 26

    • 26/02/2021
    • 11:00 (UTC+11:00)
    • 28/02/2021
    • 12:00 (UTC+11:00)
    • Dalli's Campground, 1570 Glen Davis Road Capertee, NSW, Australia 2846
    • 23
    Register


    If you’re looking for a way to use up some of that annual leave you’ve been accruing, come for a weekend out bush and spend some time catching up with your HCB mates you haven’t seen for ages. We’re kicking off our 2021 events again in a covid safe manner by doing it outdoors!

    The camp grounds have hot showers and flushing toilets, but in all other aspects this is REAL camping! There are 2 caravans and a rustic house with 2 rooms available for those without tents, however these will be available on a first-come first-served basis.

    The grounds are private as we're booking out the whole place!!!

    You’ll need to bring:

    • Tent

    • Bedding or sleeping bag

    • An inflatable mattress/camp stretcher/something soft to sleep on

    • A towel + soap

    • Food / snacks for 2 days/nights

    • There is a wood fired pizza oven available if you wish to bring a cold pizza/home made pizza ingredients.

    • Esky + ice

    • Drinks/booze

    • Chair - there is no seating available onsite, don't forget your chair!

    • A table (if you have one - table spaces are limited)

    • Bushman spray + sunscreen

    • Hat

    • Masks are not mandatory by law due to location/setting, but we still suggest that attendees wear masks to help reduce the spread of transmission of covid19 and to keep your bear brothers healthy.  

    *Temps are expected to get down to 12 degrees overnight. Please plan accordingly.

    **mobile phone coverage is not available in this area.

    *** Sites are unpowered. The fridges run off a generator that is switched off overnight.

    Registration and Payment

    Campsite registrations are available online as well as upon arrival, however if you feel sick (even just a little), please stay home to keep your bear brothers safe!!! Please contact info@hcbears.com.au if you need to cancel due to covid. All arrivals will be required to scan in via QR code, have a temperature check and register contact details. This is a requirement of current NSW covid regulations.  


    Covid Compliance

    We do ask for your assistance in helping us comply with the NSW covid safety regulations below. Committee members/camp organisers may need to ask you to separate if necessary to maintain the distancing rules. Please note that aggression will not be tolerated.

     

    Communal areas

    		  

    One person per 2 square metres and appropriate physical distancing in communal areas where people gather such as BBQ and kitchen facilities.

    Capertee falls into the "rural and regional" category of locations concerning Covid19 which means we are limited to 50 people for an outdoor gathering.

    https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules/regional-and-rural-nsw#visitors-allowed-at-a-residence-and-outdoor-gatherings

    https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe/caravan-parks-and-camping-grounds

     


    Guests of visitors and residents

    		  

    Visitors staying at the grounds, and people residing in the grounds, may have guests in line with the number permitted under the legislation at that time.


    ** Present restrictions are:

    Up to 5 visitors from any number of households (campsites/tent) may visit another (campsite/tent) on any day. The total number of visitors includes adults and children. (A member of the hosting household is not counted as a visitor.)


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  • MARDI GRAS PARADE 2021

    • 06/03/2021
    • (UTC+11:00)
    • Sydney Cricket Ground
    • 0


    March in MARDI GRAS PARADE - 2021!

    Harbour City Bears are marching in the Parade being held at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday 6th March, 2021.

    Mardi Gras' theme for 2021 is:

    RISE

    so our entry theme is:

    25 Years of Harbour City Bears

    T h e   R i s e   a n d   R i s e   o f   B e a r   C u l t u r e

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VolunteerING

Volunteering is a great way to get involved with Harbour City Bears, the bear community, getting to know people and help our community at the same time.  There are lots of different ways to volunteer with HCB. You can help out at one of our events, with fundraising, or with the administration of the club. Event volunteers help with setting up, checking tickets, or any of the heaps of tasks that go into making our bear events successful. Volunteers at ticketed events also get free entry to the event.

It’s easy to volunteer with HCB, click on the links to the right.

BEAR BUDDIES

Bear Buddies is another great way to get involved with Harbour City Bears on another level.

Bear Buddies are volunteers who use their time to ensure people have access into the community.


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What is Harbour City Bears?

Harbour City Bears is Sydney’s only community group for bears – hairy gay men – our admirers and friends.

We hold over 140 events each year – with weekly socials, dance parties, dinners and other outings through the year.

  • two annual festivals – Bear Essentials during Mardi Gras, and Bear Pride in the cooler months, which attract visitors from interstate and overseas to celebrate Sydney’s vibrant bear culture.
  • dance parties including Chunky, Bear Pit and the iconic Underbear.
  • socials every Friday night at Kinselas Hotel in Darlinghurst and Sunday afternoon at The Bank Hotel in Newtown.
  • Press Paws, a monthly gaymer event
  • community health & well-being events
  • fundraising for community charities

The proceeds from our events and fundraising are all invested back into the club, or donated to the community charities that we support.

Why join Harbour City Bears?

Joining our community group will provide you with many benefits, including but not limited to.

  • an extensive list of partners, which will gain you benefits and discounts upon joining
  • exclusive member tickets are given out at our weekly socials on Fridays and Sundays
  • discounts on some drinks at Kinselas Hotel any day of the week
  • discounts on all member tickets and entry prices for all events we hold throughout the year
  • access to member only events when held
  • priority notification of upcoming events and ticket sales through our member only newsletter
  • voting rights at our annual general meetings, allowing you to shape the future of the club

For information regarding our partners, weekly socials, and upcoming events, please visit the links below!

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