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Thames Mitre 10

It’s that time of year again where thoughts of food and gifts start sneaking into our mind.
Imagine being one of thousands of children that will wake up on Christmas morning….with nothing waiting. This is your opportunity to make a difference!
Mitre 10 have joined with the Kindness Collective and are once again collecting gifts to be given to children who otherwise, will not know the excitement of ripping opening a gift.
It doesn’t have to be big, it doesn’t have to be expensive. All it needs to be is new, unwrapped and in the bin by 16th December 2024!
Please help us make a difference!

Need new business Cards?
Vitalise has been making great cards since 1995,
and we can guarantee to deliver a product
that will do justice to your enterprise.

Links below are to external websites that help visitors with information about our community

BOOK LAUNCH Sunday 24 November 1pm.
You are invited to the Launch of David Wilton’s book Archaeology of ‘The Thames Goldfield' - Volume 1.
This exceptionally researched 210-page book covering the rich history of the Thames mining settlements, the Hauraki Mission Station, the Thames Orphanage, the giant Kauri of the Tararu Valley, Hall’s Arboretum, early hotels, and more. Explore historical sites with included GPS locations, and photos comparing past and present views.
This is the perfect book for those with an interest in local history or a connection to the area, and a great Christmas gift idea.
Attend the launch to secure this limited edition book (only 50 available, whilst stocks last). $70 cash only, as all proceeds
go to The Treasury Thames.

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Sunday December 22nd

Come Join the Kerepehi Brass Band for the 2024 Carols in the Gorge for our final event of the year!
This is the 9th Year the band will be holding this event!!
The band will be meeting in the Gorge car park at 6:30 before heading off through the gorge playing along the way before we host some carol singing in the Railway Tunnel for a truly magical experience. This really is the best way to get into the Christmas Spirit!

Tuesday November 26th

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Dinner/Awards Evening. If you play with the Junior, Senior, Main Band or you have supported the band this year we'd love to invite you to attend!
Family/Friends are welcome. Please RSVP before Tuesday the 19th via our email kerepehibrass@gmail.com.

There is still space for Food and Market Stalls at this years Te Kauaeranga Whānau Day, Saturday 7th Dec 2024.
Held again at Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga - Thames South School

Dear Community,
This year, Thames Swimming Club faces new challenges as we’re no longer fully funded by the council. Now run by a dedicated volunteer committee, our small but successful club is home to passionate swimmers who are determined to keep the spirit of our club alive and thriving.
Recently, we’ve encountered some unexpected setbacks, including financial pressure for coaching and pool time, and a break-in that resulted in the loss of essential race night gear and training tools.
We’re reaching out to our community for support. If any local businesses or individuals would like to be part of our club's story and contribute to coaching, equipment, or other needs, we’d love to connect with you. Your support can make a world of difference for our young athletes and help us continue building a legacy of swimming excellence here in Thames.
Thank you for considering any donation or sponsorship. Let’s keep Thames Swimming Club humming!

Have you had a Spring cleanup and now have no idea what to do with your old electronics?
We can help you by picking them up free of charge if you are in Thames, Ngatea or anywhere in between.
Your old devices will be given to people in need if they are still usable in this modern day and age.
Anything that doesn't meet this standard will be disassembled, separated and disposed of responsibly and securely.
Please enquire by text on
020 4144 6262

Below is a list of items that CANNOT be accepted because repurpose is not likely or the cost of recycling is too high:
TV's of any type
Computer screens older than 10 years
Printers of any type

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Robin's Room is our classroom space available for the community to hire.
If you have been looking for a space
tp hold a hui or a workshop
get in touch today.
Priority will be given to events
that meet the Seagull Centre's values.

Join (free) as a member
of Vitalise, and be in to win a
Free Mini Website!
Get details at the Vitalise office.

Creative Workshops
at Flowers on Pollen
07 868 9891

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Tech help at
Thames Community Centre

Need Tech help?
Get that new phone, laptop or tablet sorted, group all those photos and folders where they need to be, organise emails, Facebook, websites and social media, all at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our funders. We're operating individual digital technology tuition and problem solving by appointment with Brennan Dollard our IT guy and super volunteer. In action below working with a couple of satisfied tech users.
Free to you but any Koha gratefully received.
Here’s what others had to say about this service
“Brennan was really helpful; he made me feel safe and explained things in a way I could understand. He made the learning easy and I felt we solved the problem together. I highly recommend this wonderful service.
Brennan has a great sense of humour and he is really professional in his approach – absolutely fabulous and I highly recommend. Thanks TCC”
Thanks to Lotto NZ Trust Waikato The Tindall Foundation
Please get in touch with the centre if you’d like to book a session. 027 8689797 tcrc@xtra.co.nz

Free Budgeting Advice

with Thames Budget Service

Nau mai,
welcome to Thames Budget Service.
We help people in Thames/Thames Coast and the Hauraki Plains
with free advice and education.

Sugar Cafe
Thames

We are open for group bookings from now on.
Please tell us prior to booking for
Gluten Free and Dairy Free preferences.
Thank you.

A safety message from
Hauraki District Council

Hello Paeroa Community,
We are pleased to announce that your local Paeroa Fresh Fruit & Vege Store is now officially open. We warmly invite you to visit and support us. Our store hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.
We are truly excited to become a part of this wonderful community and look forward to serving you.
Warm regards,
Paeroa Fresh Fruit & Vege Store Team

Summer Hours at
TCDC Recycling Stations

All our Refuse and Recycling Transfer Stations (RTS) are open an extra hour - from 8.30am until 5.30pm - seven days a week during daylight saving. We look forward to seeing you!

Summer Art Market

Grahamstown Hall

Pegasus Flies!!

Elizabeth Kyle Gallery
726 Queen Street
Thames

What a milestone!
Pegasus is now flying high!
Ron needed to crawl on rafters in the 2-storey-high
ceiling in 40 degree heat.
He hit his head a few times
in the diminishing truss space.
There is now a permanent chainblock and safety chain up there, with which he hauled Pegasus up.
I found it all quite scary - it's so very good
to have a practical partner. Whew!
Our gallery is open in the weekends, 1:00 - 4:00pm.
Polite children may ride the unicorn or carousel horse
if a parent lifts them on.

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Thames Music and Drama
POSTPONED UNTIL 2025
We wish to advise that we have decided to move our production of Calendar Girls to next year. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you'll all still turn out for auditions and ticket sales in 2025. New dates will be advised once authorised by copyright holders.

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Paeroa St John Ambulance

Hello team! Last month your local station responded to 167 calls for help across the Hauraki/Coromandel/Waikato. 105 of these were here in Paeroa
Winter is showing its ills and chills and there seems to be a surge of respiratory illness . Please don’t forget options such as Healthline to discuss your symptoms
on 0800 611 116 should they be minor.
Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? Wanting to learn lifesaving skills? We are still looking for volunteers! Flick us an email or DM should you be keen.

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Kia ora!
You may have noticed the growing Nursery at 111 Queen street Thames behind the railway station.
After a lot of hard work growing native plants to be planted in revegetation projects all over the coromandel peninsula we are excited to announce that we are open for public sales!
Our trees and plants have been sourced from the Thames, Colville and Hauraki area.
We have plenty of stock for large planting projects or a few trees to add to your garden.
Now's the time to plant and our plants are ready to go in the ground.

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Sovereignty and Soul

A new store at 230 Main Road Tairua
offering women's clothing, jewellery, homewares and furniture.

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Pauanui Club

In addition to a new a la carte menu we are also debuting a new child friendly kids menu. Bring the whole family down to the Club for dinner and everyone will be catered for. See you there!

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Going hiking or camping in our great outdoors? Bring your trash back with you!

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NZ Herald: Crowded House
announce Gravity Stairs Tour

Elizabeth Kyle Gallery
now open in Thames

There are now 2x
EV Charging Stations at
Pak 'N Save Thames

When you're in Waihi,
visit the Made Pretty stall
at the Waihi Underground Market.
They are open 7 days,

Tech help at
Thames Community Centre

Need Tech help?
Get that new phone, laptop or tablet sorted, group all those photos and folders where they need to be, organise emails, Facebook, websites and social media, all at no cost, thanks to the generosity of our funders. We're operating individual digital technology tuition and problem solving by appointment with Brennan Dollard our IT guy and super volunteer. In action below working with a couple of satisfied tech users.
Free to you but any Koha gratefully received.
Here’s what others had to say about this service
“Brennan was really helpful; he made me feel safe and explained things in a way I could understand. He made the learning easy and I felt we solved the problem together. I highly recommend this wonderful service.
Brennan has a great sense of humour and he is really professional in his approach – absolutely fabulous and I highly recommend. Thanks TCC”
Thanks to Lotto NZ Trust Waikato The Tindall Foundation
Please get in touch with the centre if you’d like to book a session. 027 8689797 tcrc@xtra.co.nz

Chinwag

A social get-together of older adults who enjoy a 'cuppa'
and a good old chinwag in the company of like-minded people.

This is a Regular Event
- click here to see more
of these events

The Aviator Experience and Eatery
705 Pollen Street
Thames

Looking for a family friendly place to eat at with affordable prices and decent portion sizes on a Sunday?
Have you heard about the new Aviator Experience and Eatery at 705 Pollen Street in Thames?
Why pay more for good food and you also get to try out one of military flight simulators for free.
Open 9am till 4pm Thursday to Sunday
(plus available for events).

Soft plastics are anything your food is wrapped in, such as chip packets, bread bags and chocolate wrappers.
All soft plastics need to be clean and dry.
They are then sent to various places in New Zealand,
but mainly to Future Post in Waiuku
to be made into fence posts.

Click to take a tour of The Little Gallery
and experience our visual feast of artwork!

GALLERY HOURS

Tairua (next to Manaia Cafe)

OPEN Friday to Monday 10am to 3pm

May be open other days - phone 021 888 420

Whangamata (next to Chill Cafe)

OPEN 7 DAYS 10am to 3pm

Private Viewings Available

phone Faye on 021 888 420

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Visiting us?

NEWS: WHANAU/FAMILIES OF THAMES Project.
Help us to collect, remember pre-1920's families and connect their descendants.
We have many visitors keen to learn more about their whakapapa and their family's time at Thames.
We are collecting information! How can you help?
Collect a Whanau/Families pre-1920's Form,
complete it and return it to the
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga
Forms available at thamesmuseum@xtra.co.nz

Volunteer
with St John

We simply couldn't deliver our life-changing health and community services
without the support of our incredible volunteers.
We first started as a voluntary organisation, and still today 70% of our
workforce are volunteers.
So we mean it when we say they are the lifeblood of our organisation.
They're a mighty team of 8,000 amazing people doing important work in all sorts of different roles, from driving health shuttles to teaching first aid,
helping in our retail stores and visiting people in care homes.
We couldn't do the work without them, and we are always keen to see that our volunteers enjoy the benefits of their involvement too.

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!

Thames Tittle Tattle
by Meghan Hawkes

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