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Fishing the Coromandel
Brickell's
Brac Exhibition
The Brickell Brac Bregade is holding a retrospective exhibition right here at Driving Creek! Starting at 5pm on Saturday 19th July it's going to be an excellent show, full of weird and wonderful creations, and everything is for sale! So join us for the opening night and take a piece of the Brickell Brac legacy home with you!
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Singing Club
at Tararu Art Society
Singing club starting after the school holidays, this is an awesome opportunity to increase your range, learn to breathe, find out how to sing without destroying your voice, and have some fun singing with a small group of like minded people. Different groups for different ages, enjoyment for all
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Kopuarahi School
Working Bee
Kopuarahi School is having a working bee! And they need your help They need as many people as possible to lend a hand helping to plant trees and make their outdoor classroom There will be a free sausage sizzle and a great community buzz. Mark it on the calendar Saturday 26 July 9am til 12noon. Oh yeah.. one more thing.. We are on the hunt for 5-6m of local mulch. If you or your company is able to help, please get in touch with us. Even a chipper and some logs would be helpful.
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Lions Club of Ngatea
60th Anniversary
To all past and present members — just a quick reminder that our 60th anniversary event is nearly here!
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Raumoko
at Thames Museum
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Beats By Bingo
We are going to have a courtesy van running for this event. Details to be confirmed but another reason to come out for a fun and fabulous night and not have to worry about how you are getting home. We are finalising the details but we are likely to be running the van within the Thames area and immediate vicinity.
We'll have a bar and food will be available. Menu coming soon. It's not just a bingo night - we've even got the DJ playing some tunes after the main event, not bad for $35 per person and a free drink with your ticket. 🤩
Tickets available! Grab yours now and lock in a winter night out full of laughs, tunes, and bingo like you’ve never experienced before.
🎶 Hosted by the legendary DJ Dan from Beats by Bingo
🎤 MC’d by the fabulous Michelle Johns
📍 The Thames on Kirkwood
📅 Saturday 26th July – Doors open at 7PM
Book by email: [email protected] or message us via our FB page. Payment required to confirm your spot.
Details will be sent once booking made.
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Thames Scout Group
School Holiday Programme
These school holidays our Venturers (the teenagers) are running an exciting program for the community's youth. These amazing Venturers have been training as young leaders while helping our youngest Scout members and are eager to share their skills with the public while raising some money to get themselves to the huge jamboree style camp at the end of the year. (they'll be camping with 1000 other teenagers!)
They will of course be assisted by our police checked and child safety trained adult leaders at all times.
Make sure you let us know if your child will be attending so we can ensure there is plenty of supervision and resources for everyone. For some activities we will also have to limit numbers so it's super important to book in with us.
All activities will be held at our Scout Den at 103 Barrett Road, Thames.
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Thames Art Gallery
July Exhibition
July Featured Artists What a duo! Ian Jones is exhibiting in the southern end of the gallery and Mike Tate in the northern end These two artists are showcasing their unique and meticulous craftsmanship, an exhibition not to be missed Get along to their opening event on Friday 4th July at 5.30pm, nibbles and drinks provided, all welcome
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Holiday Programme
at The Creativity Room
July 1st to 10th
This school holiday program is a little smaller than usual — and coming to you a bit later — because… I’ve just moved house! Our tiny home has been lifted, rolled, and gently settled in a new spot, and my little family’s been busy making it feel like home again. So just four creative workshops this time, but each one is packed with colour, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart: • Flexitangle Frenzy – fold, twist, create! • Monet’s Magic Garden – dreamy lily ponds in pastel tones • Elemental Creature – a one-off chance to join the mythical madness • Ink & Light Sun Catchers – make glowing window art with alcohol inks Ages 5–13 $25 per session – all materials included 3:30 to 5:30 pm Come to one or come to all — just come create!
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Thames Rugby Club
Bingo
July 18th at 6:00pm
Our kids are absolutely smashing 
their fundraising goals thanks to all of your generosity and support , BUT.. (there’s always a ‘but’ right??!) we still have a little bit more to do to get these 16 amazing, talented kids over the line.! Gold Coast 2025, the biggest schools touch rugby tournament in the world , what a fabulous opportunity for a bunch of kids from Thames!! We would love to see you at our BINGO fundraiser, lots of prizes to be won and a load of fun to be had!!
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SpongeBob Escape Room
June 30th - July 12th
Don't forget to book your spot in for the Spongebob escape room
at Thames Library or the escape box at Tairua Library.
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Fitness Co-op
Grand Opening
July 11th 4.30 - 6.30pm
Here we go!! You are invited to the Grand Opening of our new home. Current members and people who are keen to join up please come see our awesome space, take home some goodies and maybe win a spot prize Refreshments will be provided We hope you can come along
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July Holiday Programme
at HPC
July 1st, 2nd and 3rd
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Nature Doodles
Rock Painting
July 2nd, 10:00am to 2:00pm
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Shane and Suzanne
Thames Workies
July 27th
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Moanataiari School
Beats By Bingo
July 26th
Looking for a fun and exciting night out? 
Rally your mates, book the babysitter, and get ready for a night of music, laughter and prizes!
When: Saturday 26th July
Time: Doors open 7pm | Bingo starts 7.30pm
Where: The Thames on Kirkwood
Tickets: $35 (includes a free drink on arrival + 5 rounds of music bingo!)
After the bingo, the DJ keeps the party going.
How it works:Just like traditional bingo—but with song titles instead of numbers!
Get a card with song titles
Hear a snippet—got it? Mark it off!
First to complete a row yells “Beats by Bingo!” and wins a prize!
Coming with friends? Let us know if you'd like to sit together or book a group. The game is played individually.
Dress-up theme (optional):Come as your favourite singer or dress up with your mates as your favourite band – spot prizes for best dressed!
To book:Email [email protected] or message us on the Moanataiari School Facebook page. Bookings close Monday 14th July – payment required to confirm your spot (details will be sent once booked). Bar open – cash & EFTPOS available
Looking for a fun and exciting night out? Rally your mates, book the babysitter, and get ready for a night of music, laughter and prizes! When: Saturday 26th July Time: Doors open 7pm | Bingo starts 7.30pm Where: The Thames on Kirkwood Tickets: $35 (includes a free drink on arrival + 5 rounds of music bingo!) After the bingo, the DJ keeps the party going. How it works:Just like traditional bingo—but with song titles instead of numbers!
Get a card with song titles Hear a snippet—got it? Mark it off! First to complete a row yells “Beats by Bingo!” and wins a prize! Coming with friends? Let us know if you'd like to sit together or book a group. The game is played individually. Dress-up theme (optional):Come as your favourite singer or dress up with your mates as your favourite band – spot prizes for best dressed!
To book:Email [email protected] or message us on the Moanataiari School Facebook page. Bookings close Monday 14th July – payment required to confirm your spot (details will be sent once booked).
Bar open – cash & EFTPOS available
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Valley Rockers
Dance Lessons
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The Treasury Research Centre
and Archive Catalogue is now online!
Dive into History with us!
Our Treasury Research Centre and Archive
Catalogue is now LIVE online.
About 40% of our archive collection has been catalogued,
and some of that digitised.
Now you can explore it yourself!
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