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Fishing the Coromandel
VE Day Commemoration
at Thames Museum
The History
and Geology Club
Academic Student Leaders Palarry and Pavelyn Rous have teamed up with Thames School of Mines to create a History & Geology Club! So Rad! Get involved!
Paeroa Cafe
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Thames Squash Club
Enter the slightly askew and magical world of ukulele trio ‘The Nukes’ who have been wowing audiences around Aotearoa for over 15 years.They’re in town celebrating the release of a brand new bunch of songs called ‘Creature Feature’ and a fully animated video ‘Max- the musical mosquito’- funded by the NZ on Air - Kids music fund.They play a concert at ‘Thames Squash Club’ May 24th, 7pm with special guests ‘Saltwood’. The Nukes will also be joined by Snapper (the legendary original member of the group) to play some of the band’s classic songs from their back catalogue. So, this will indeed be a memorable night.The Nukes have performed and toured from Stewart Island to the top of the North Island and many festivals across the ditch; from WOMAD to the Melbourne Ukulele Festival. They know how to entertain with their all-original, all ukulele brand of fun-filled songs.Tickets in person: Carson’s Bookshop or online thru EventfindaAdults $30Senior concession $20Child $15WORKSHOP: The Nukes will also run a ukulele workshop at 3pm – reserve a spot by adding your name to the booking sheet in Carson’s Bookshop or simply turn up to the venue on the day.$15-00 pp or it’s free with a concert ticket
Enter the slightly askew and magical world of ukulele trio ‘The Nukes’ who have been wowing audiences around Aotearoa for over 15 years.
They’re in town celebrating the release of a brand new bunch of songs called ‘Creature Feature’ and a fully animated video ‘Max- the musical mosquito’- funded by the NZ on Air - Kids music fund.
They play a concert at ‘Thames Squash Club’ May 24th, 7pm with special guests ‘Saltwood’. The Nukes will also be joined by Snapper (the legendary original member of the group) to play some of the band’s classic songs from their back catalogue. So, this will indeed be a memorable night.
The Nukes have performed and toured from Stewart Island to the top of the North Island and many festivals across the ditch; from WOMAD to the Melbourne Ukulele Festival. They know how to entertain with their all-original, all ukulele brand of fun-filled songs.
Tickets in person: Carson’s Bookshop or online thru Eventfinda
Adults $30
Senior concession $20
Child $15
WORKSHOP: The Nukes will also run a ukulele workshop at 3pm – reserve a spot by adding your name to the booking sheet in Carson’s Bookshop or simply turn up to the venue on the day.
The Refinery Paeroa
Monkey House Lounge
Sunday May 25th
This workshop is for those interested in self promotion as a musician.A bulk of this workshop will be centred around creating your very on EPK; Electronic Press Kit: NZ music industry standard for promotion.Presented by Jessica & Joshua from Garden MusicJoin us for an afternoon of local artist empowerment!Register interest at [email protected], limited spaces available!Big thanks to BeatFairy, MonkeyHouse, Garden Music and Creative Coromandel
Portrait Workshop
at the Creativity Room
Whitianga Run Fest
Thanks to the incredible support of G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Coromandel, all Coromandel school kids run for free at the Whitianga Run Fest!Grab your school’s unique entry code from your PE teacher or school office, or email [email protected] and enter online before May 18th.It’s all about getting active, having fun, and being part of an unforgettable community event.
Grab your school’s unique entry code from your PE teacher or school office, or email [email protected] and enter online before May 18th.
Thames Bridge Club
Bowls Day at
Hauraki Plains College
Tapu Hall
Pink Ribbon Lunch
May 18th at 11:00am
SAVE THE DATE... Tapu Hall is hosting a Pink Ribbon Shared Lunch on Sunday, May 18th 11am. The event will feature live music, prizes, a glass of bubbles or punch and a chance to catch up with your friends and neighbours from up and down the Coast. Bring a friend if you like!All are welcome to attend. S10 + a small plate. Bring a friend(s) if you like.
SAVE THE DATE... Tapu Hall is hosting a Pink Ribbon Shared Lunch on Sunday, May 18th 11am. The event will feature live music, prizes, a glass of bubbles or punch and a chance to catch up with your friends and neighbours from up and down the Coast. Bring a friend if you like!
Pink Ribbon Lunch
Turua Hall
May 24th 11:00am - 2:00pm
Pink Ribbon lunch raising funds for breast cancer foundation
Tickets are $30 for 13+ & $20 for 12 & under all are welcome including the gents.
To purchase a ticket please deposit money into account provided with name as reference.
Tracey Traynor 02-0456-0009847-005
Ticket includes food/drinks and a donation to BCF.
There will be spot prizes, raffles and maybe a live auction or 2.
Any dietary requirements please let us know. There will be gluten free as i am gluten intolerant.
PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED IN PINK
Any questions feel free to message me
look forward to seeing you all
Mixed Netball
Thames Music and Drama
'School of Rock'
A wannabe rockstar inspires a group of students to find their voice through rock music at a conservative prep school, while posing as a substitute teacher.
Based on the film starring Jack Black.
Rated PG: some language may offend.
Seats are allocated so please choose carefully.
Rows AA and AB are on thr flat, rows B-G are tiered seating.
Central seats are only available a VIP bookings.
Thames Civic Centre
May 17th to 24th 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Thames Tittle Tattle
by Meghan Hawkes
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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