RSL on Bell

05/09/2026

Live Music Saturday 12th September 6-9pm.

Bookings essential if you are planning on having a meal.

We look forward to seeing you all.

17/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, 30 August for an afternoon of fantastic live music featuring Frankie Davis Junior! 🎤

📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026
⏰ Commencing at 2:00 pm
📍 RSL on Bell

Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and make it a great Sunday afternoon! 🎉

Don't forget to book in with our staff for Lunch Tel: 9457 2518

We look forward to seeing you there! 💃🕺

23/07/2026

Join us this Sunday for the live performance of Georgia Powell. 2-4pm. Bookings for lunch are essential.

18/07/2026

On Monday 12th July 2026, RSL on BELL hosted Christmas in July celebrations for Heidelberg Legacy Widows Club.

The table was decorated with 2 mini Xmas trees, 3 sparkling angels, a musical Santa clause and trimmings as well as bonbons and a special gift for everyone.

Our ladies, carers & legatees were treated to a delicious traditional Christmas lunch of roast turkey, ham & vegetables along with Christmas pudding & custard as dessert.

Whilst enjoying either a glass of w**e, a lemon squash or even something a little bit strong everyone joined in the stories of past Christmas festivities and the laughter and joy of the Christmas spirit. Many special memories were created today that will not be forgotten.

Heidelberg Legacy Widows Club wishes to extend our special thanks to Paul - RSL on BELL Manager & Board Member, Sam & Michael (Staff members) & of course chef for the beautiful meal.

30/06/2026

11/06/2026

Thank you North Heidelberg Sporting Club We are proud to be a sponsor of the club.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
RSL On Bell


We welcome RSL On Bell as a business partner with the North Heidelberg Sporting Club in S26.

RSL on Bell offers a relaxed atmosphere that caters for young and old alike.

Come along and enjoy the Bistro which is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner with a great selection of mains, entrees, desserts and daily specials.
Walk-ins welcome with bookings recommended and are available simply by calling (03) 9457 2518.
Lunch 12.00pm - 2.30pm / Dinner 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Support your local RSL Club, RSL On Bell today.
📍180 Bell Street, Heidelberg Heights (Corner of Miller Street)
☎️(03 9457 2518
📶 https://rslonbell.com/

10/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for a complementary hearing test by Audika at 11am

19/05/2026

Reminder that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, 31st May 2026.

Please join us after the meeting for an afternoon of entertainment with Ray Quon, commencing at 2.00pm.

19/11/2025

We’re proud to share and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our members.

Betty Kelly, congratulations on being awarded 2025 Victorian Cinema Pioneer of the Year.

The Society of Australian Cinema Pioneers.

2025 VICTORIAN CINEMA PIONEER OF THE YEAR - BETTY KELLY

For decades, anyone involved in Melbourne’s weekly film and theatre supplies pick-up & delivery run would have known Betty Kelly. Likewise, customers of a variety of theatre supply companies.

Betty began her cinematic career when Ron Lorimer hired her to work at Greater Union Theatre Supplies (sometimes irreverently referred to by those in the trade as GUTS……the company that is, not Betty). The office was located in the now heritage listed building at 103-105 Hoddle Street, Richmond, Victoria, then known as “The Film Centre”. Other tenants of the property were Greater Union Film Distributers, British Empire Films, Fox-Columbia, Fox 16mm Distribution, and Greg Lynch Film Productions. A procession of the “Who’s Who” of the Melbourne cinema industry was always passing through the doors. There was Betty in the midst of it all.

Betty says, “We sold goods such as carbon rods, admittance tickets and Cinema Projectors”. In later years the company branched out into Stage Lighting Sales & Hire along with Disco supplies.

She felt lucky to work with the talented technicians, Ron Lorimer, Bob Lucas, Ian Hollander and Rolf Grieve. Later the team was joined by Tony Rochford as manager.

In 1989, Greater Union Village Technology (G.U.V.T.) was formed as a joint between Greater Union Theatre Supplies with Village Roadshow. Betty transferred across to the new entity in Hawthorn. There she worked alongside Kevin Warry, Rod Hailey and Vincent Parisella. Sometime after the merger, there was a restructure at G.U.V.T., and Betty was let go.

This seemed like the end of the road for her in the industry, but out of the blue she received a call from Kevin Warry, inviting her to join Infa Set, at that time owned by Ken Hill. Her duties were similar to those at G.U.V.T., but with greater responsibility. It was there that she crossed paths with Mike Densley who was assisting with some cinema automation projects.

Mike speaks fondly of his time working with Betty. She was always smiling, efficient, and ready to help out.

Eventually Infa Set was sold to Mike Smith, and she found herself working out of the Sun Theatre in Yarraville where hard working girls made the heavy felt curtains for the Cinemas. After some time, the Company was sold to Specialty Theatre Supplies where she worked with Brian Ross as manager. It was from there she retired after a long and happy time as part of the Cinema Industry.

Always diligent and friendly, Betty won the hearts of all with whom she crossed paths.

Even though Betty is now retired, she still attends Cinema Pioneers functions and catches up with those she worked with over many decades in our industry. We congratulate Betty Kelly on her time in the industry and award her the Victorian Cinema Pioneer of the Year for 2025.

BETTY WILL BE AT OUR NOVEMBER DINNER FUNCTION AND WILL BE PRESENTED WITH HER AWARD AND WILL DO A SHORT TALK ON HER LIFE IN THE INDUSTRY.