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SUPPLIERS
to the
GOLD FIELDS
then and now
308 Pollen St.
Thames
Telephone
07 868 6608
Pupils of the Thames School of Mines at a gold mining shaftPhoto: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, AWNS-19011212-9-3
GOLD PANS
SHOVELS
PICKS
Activities: Pool Tables, Bowling & More!
A unique and welcoming lifestyle
vlllage. Our beautiful gardens in a
picturesque location provides a
natural relaxed lifestyle.
Adjacent to cafes, shops, amenities
and healthcare facilities – we focus
on active residents having fun.
Wednesdays
OPEN DAY!
Come experience
the difference!
One and two bedroom
apartments
commencing soon
Phone: 0800 868 5484
82 Richmond St, Thames
L iving the lifestyle,
loving the choice...
OPEN OR EVENTS HAPPENING MOST DAYS
HISTORIC MUSEUMS: The Treasury, Bella
Street Pumphouse, Thames Historical
Museum, Shortland Butts Hotel
SMALL GAUGE TRAIN RIDES, Sundays
THAMES SCHOOL OF MINES: Daily
Heritage Art & Paint Making Workshops,
Tours of School of Mines,
THAMES MARKET, Saturday mornings
See updated events listing at
SMALL GAUGE RAILWAY
Sat & Sun 18-19 March 10am-3pm
Enjoy a ride on our little railway and relive
the past steam engine era. Throughout the
year the trains run every Sunday (weather
permitting). Grahamstown Railway Station,
Brown Street. $2pp.
CLASS OF ‘55
Sat & Sun 18-19 March All day
The Thames High School Class of ‘55 will
meet for dinner on Friday night. Saturday
will include a picnic, visit to Butterfly House
with a talk on the history of the area,
and dinner at the GBD. Contact: Miriam
Heberley Email:
KOPU BRIDGE OPENING
Sunday 19 March 9am to noon
Walking tours of the bridge. The swingspan
will also be opening every half hour during
the morning, and viewed from a tour, the
bank or the new bridge. Entry Fee: Koha to
the Historic Kopu Bridge Society.
(limited numbers, so book reservation)
Email;
Ph Kim: 07 8685581
FASHION IN VICTORIA PARK
A contest, so dress to impress. Categories
include: Victorian, Steampunk, Cultural,
and Children. Judges will be looking
for creativity, innovation, and character.
Judging at 1pm. Contact Colleen Hughes
CARS IN THE PARK
Starts 11am. A fabulous gala day in
Victoria Park, with veteran, vintage and
classic cars on display. Cars muster at
Rhodes Park at 10am for a 10.30 drive
A DAY’S FUN at VICTORIA PARK Saturday 18th March
through town. Also music, Kapa Haka
performance, Food Stalls, Games, Bouncy
Castle, Pony Rides, PLUS Thames Music
Extravaganza. Bring blanket or chair and
enjoy the music and fun in our beautiful
Victoria Park. Free Entry. Rex Geary, 07
868 8074,
DECORATED BICYCLE
COMPETITION
Dress up your bicycle and bring it to the
day of fun in Victoria Park. Competition
sections include Child’s Bike and Adult’s
Bike. $2. Contact Margaret croppys@
BIZARRE BEARD & MOUSTACHE
COMPETITION
Stop shaving NOW, and fashion your face
into the greatest beard and moustache in
Thames Town. You have until March 2017
to work your magic!!! At Victoria Park.
Contact Margaret