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COROMANDEL LIFE
LATE SUMMER / EASTER 2017
THAMES HERITA
Saturday 11 to
Revolving Chair
Barber Shop
Phone or text Kim on
027 204 1007
A CLEAR CUT CHOICE
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328B POLLEN STREET
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THAMES
Tuesday - Saturday • Walk Ins Welcome
(Extended hours over Summer holidays)
Gold Card Discount
GREAT
KIWI
FOOD
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GREAT
KIWI
SERVICE
GREAT
KIWI
ENTERTAINMENT
Visit our new website with its photofantastic
sections of Thames History & Events
www.thejunction.net.nz700 POLLEN STREET
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THAMES
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Ph 868 6008
HISTORIC SHORTLAND WALKS
Sunday 12 March 2pm
Tuesday 14 March 5:30pm
Sunday 19 March, 9:30am
Enjoy an informative guided walk around
historic Shortland, the first area of Thames
to develop during the search for gold. Meet
at Thames Wharf. $5 (Collected at start of
walk) Contact Graham Robinson
Ph 07 868 8025.
THE KAUAERANGA WALK
Sunday 12 March 9 am - 1pm
A guided walk with Dave Wilton. Meet at
the Kauaeranga DOC Visitor Centre for a
short video before venturing out to see the
historic sites. Adults $5, Children under
12yrs Free. Ph 07 868 8827.
TOTALLY THAMES
FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday 13 March 6:30pm
Totally Thames presents the “Golden Years”
Fashion Extravaganza. Doors open at
6.30pm.The Civic Centre, Thames.
Price TBA.
HERITAGE FILM DAY
Wednesday 15 March
A selection of heritage and classic films
and snippets will be screening at the
Thames Cinema, Pollen St, Grahamstown.
Programme, times and price TBA.
FIND YOUR FAMILY
AT THE TREASURY
Wednesday 15 March 1pm
Experienced geneologists and researchers
Marise Morrison and Robyn Revell will help
you get started researching your family
history using resources at The Treasury.
This is specially designed for beginners,
with handout sheets covering basic points.
The Treasury, Queen Street, Thames $10,
Children under 12 Free.
T
he festival offers a deep rich
seam of knowledge, stories,
working displays and events that
is waiting for locals and visitors
alike. Many events are fun
competitions to challenge one’s
creativity.
Tap back to the days when
Thames was booming with a
population larger than Auckland.
AN EVENING WITH
GILBERT & SULLIVAN
Friday 10 March 7.30pm
Saturday 11 March 7.30pm
Sunday 12 March 2pm
A variety show of songs from Gilbert &
Sullivan’s popular range of musicals.
Tararu Cultural Centre
Tickets
www.thamesmad.co.nzTHE TREASURY TALKS
Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 March
“The Way We Were” lunchtime
presentations each day at 1pm. The
Treasury is open every day during the
Heritage Festival from 11am - 3pm
The Treasury, Queen Street, Thames
Adult $5, Child under 12 Free
Contact The Treasury Ph 07 868 8827
VICTORIAN FETE
Saturday 11 March 10am - 1pm
Enjoy “Tea on The Lawn” to celebrate the
heritage of Thames in the 19th century.
Thames Historial Museum. Free entry.
Email:
thamesmuseum@xtra.co.nzFASHION
EXTRAV
AGANZA
WINDOW DISPLAY
COMPETITION
Saturday 11 – Sunday 19 March
Walk around town and see the
displays!