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Waipa Networks Rose and Cultural Festival 2001
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24 October – Opening Night.Invitational function, Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre. 6:30pm. 26 OctoberRose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? - Signs of Life The Redoubt. Who’s Playing ?– Joe 90 27 October – 18 NovemberGarden Country Wines. 889 Arapuni Road. Fruit wine tasting, art exhibition and delightful country gardens await. Open 7 days 10.00am – 8.00pm. Group visits welcome. Free Entry. 26 – 27 OctoberTe Awamutu College Music Department Concert. Te Awamutu Community Youth Choir, Te Awamutu College Hall, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. 7.30pm. Door Sales. 27 OctoberRose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing ? – Bomb Squad 27 – 28 OctoberGarden Art Festival – Ngaroto Nurseries, 9.00am – 4.30pm All the fun of a "Garden Fair". Garden Art & Craft for sale, Clydesdale Horse Cart Rides, Bill Ward & garden walks, Sausage Sizzle, Café and Nursery open. Free Entry. 28 OctoberTemple Cottage. Havelock Street Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation. Gallie Miles Community Fun Walk. 10km and 5km walks from 10.00am from Te Awamutu Municipal Band Hall, Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu. Spot prizes. Contact Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic 07 8715022 or 07 8718249. Entry fee prior to 23 October Adult $8, Child $5. Late entry +$2. Competition Society Variety Concert. The Woolshed, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu. High Achievers Concert from the recently held Te Awamutu Competitions. Come see the best at their best. 5.00pm. Door Sales. Contact Wendy Bain 07 8706043. 29 October – 2 NovemberCountry Women’s Institute King Country, Westpac Trust, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu, 9.00am – 4.30pm. Discover the Country Women’s Institute, their history, purpose, meaning and value within the community by viewing their display. 30 OctoberThe Redoubt – Rongopai Wine Tasting Temple Cottage. Havelock Street, Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation. 1 NovemberRose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – Chatback Te Awamutu Spinners and Weavers. Alexandras, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 9.00am – 1.00pm. Demonstration and display of spinning and weaving with some sales available. Te Awamutu Museum. Exhibition – Opening Night 7.30pm, "Art in Trust". Guest speaker Artist Michael Shepherd. 1 November – FebruaryTe Awamutu Museum. "Art in Trust" Exhibition of selected traditional and contemporary works. A wonderful opportunity to view some of the collection of art pertinent to the Waikato from Trust Waikato. Free Entry 1 – 11 NovemberInaugural Te Awamutu Film Festival, Regent Cinema Three, Alexandra Street Te Awamutu. A series of 10 films: Sunshine, You Can Count on Me, Contender, Himalaya, State and Main, Elvis the Way it is, Vengo, Princess Mononoke, Song Catcher and The Closet. By yourself or with a friend this film festival is sure to have something to please and entertain you. 2 NovemberTe Awamutu Little Theatre. Two one Act Plays directed by Coral Taylor and entered in the NZ Theatre Federations National One Act Play Festival. "River View Tape 23" commended in the Northern Regional Final and " Dreamwalk" Overall winner of the Northern Regional Final plus winner of Excellence Award for Plus Play Bureau NZ Ltd. Opening Night 8.00pm. Tickets Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre. $8.00. Contact Coral Taylor Ph. 8714445 The Redoubt. Who’s Playing? – Pulse Rose and Thorn. Who’s Playing ? – Alien Nation 2 – 4 NovemberTe Awamutu Embroidery Group, Exhibition, Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, 10.00am – 4.00pm. Guest exhibitor "Dorothy Johnston" – Creative Stumpwork. Tea and coffee available at small charge. 3 NovemberTe Awamutu Little Theatre. Two one Act Plays directed by Coral Taylor and entered in the NZ Theatre Federations National One Act Play Festival. "River View Tape 23" commended in the Northern Regional Final and " Dreamwalk" Overall winner of the Northern Regional Final plus winner of Excellence Award for Plus Play Bureau NZ Ltd. Matinee 2.00pm and 8.00pm. Tickets Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre. $8.00. Contact Coral Taylor Ph. 8714445 Miss Rosetown Competition. The Woolshed, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu, 8.00pm, Tickets $12.00 from Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, Gorst Ave. & the Te Awamutu Courier Office, Alexandra Street. A wonderful opportunity to witness the crowning of this years Queen of Rosetown of New Zealand. Festival of One Act Plays . Te Awamutu Little Theatre, Vaile Street Te Awamutu. Opening 2.00pm…. Temple Cottage. Havelock Street Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation. The Rose & Thorn Bar & Cafe. Who’s Playing? – Alien Nation. Creative Xmas Décor Demonstration. Ngaroto Café, Ngaroto Nurseries, Ngaroto Road. Let Colleen Rennie show you some tips to dress your home for Christmas 1.00pm. Free Entry. 3 – 4 NovemberTe Awamutu Events Centre, Open Weekend, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu . Free Entry, participation and use of the new aquatic centre and stadium. Come have a look, have a go and have some fun. For a copy of the weekends programme contact the Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, phone 07 8713259 or call in for a copy – 1 Gorst Ave, Te Awamutu. 4 NovemberTe Awamutu Light Operatic Society (TALOS). Open day and tour of Woolshed Theatre. Light refreshments will be available with short entertainment. Come see and experience what TALOS can do…… Temple Cottage. Havelock Street Kihikihi. Olden Day 1870’s restored historic Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation. Christmas Cuisine at the Gardens. Ngaroto Nurseries Garden Café, Ngaroto Road. Award winning chef Kristian Nooyan will be demonstrating Christmas Hampers and Fare with a lucky hamper draw. 10.00am – 3.00pm . Te Awamutu Events Centre. Exhibition Water Polo. Gorst Ave. 11.00am. Free Entry Home & Garden Ramble. Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu presents their popular and interesting annual Home and Garden Ramble. 9.00am – 5.00pm. $20.00. Tickets available from Platmates 111 and Alexandras in Alexandra Street Te Awamutu. Phone 07 8718144 & 07 8715100. 6 – 8 NovemberTe Awamutu Little Theatre. Two one Act Plays directed by Coral Taylor and entered in the NZ Theatre Federations National One Act Play Festival. "River View Tape 23" commended in the Northern Regional Final and " Dreamwalk" Overall winner of the Northern Regional Final plus winner of Excellence Award for Plus Play Bureau NZ Ltd. 8.00pm. Tickets Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre. $8.00. Contact Coral Taylor Ph. 8714445 8 NovemberRose and Thorn Bar & Cafe. Backstage Pass presents the "Fridge Door Tour" with New Zealand’s own Gary McCormick and Sam Hunt. Tickets from the Rose and Thorn Bar & Café, Arawata Street, Te Awamutu. 9 NovemberBethal Christian School. Open day. Experience the wonderful talents of the schools pupils with a tour of the school, view the exhibits and the annual flower show. 1.00pm – 2.30pm. Free Entry. Rose and Thorn. Who’s Playing? – Boneyard. The Redoubt. Who’s Playing? – Joe 90. World Vision Concert. Trust Waikato Te Awamutu Events Centre…. Push Play Day 2001. Trust Waikato Events Centre, Mahoe Street, 9.00am. Launch of 6 new Kiwi Walks in the Waipa District. Come and enjoy a walk on one of our District’s new Kiwi Walks (Pushcair and Wheelchair access) Flat walk of approximately 20 Minutes leaving from the Events Centre, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu. 10 NovemberRosetown Craft Fair. Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, Gorst Avenue. 10.00am- 3.00pm Art, Crafts, Plants, Pottery, Wood turning, Jewellery, food & more with all the fun of a fair – see you there! All Ages Alcohol Free Concert. Backstage Pass and Blue Light Ventures present "Goodshirt, betchadupa & Fur Patrol" in concert. Te Awamutu Events Centre, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu. 8.00pm, $21.55 ticket from Ticketek or Blue Light Ventures, Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu Courier & Music Works, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Rose and Thorn. Who’s Playing? – Twisted Nipple Waipa Childrens Art Club. Youth Summit on Creativity. Kihikihi Town Hall. 8.30am – 5.00pm. Invitation for schools to send two delegates. $50.00. Contact Secretary 07 8701507 Temple Cottage. Havelock Street Kihikihi. Olden Day 1870’s restored historic Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation. 10 – 11 NovemberMitavite Horse Trial. Kihikihi Domain, Oliver Street, Kihikihi. 9.00am start. Pack a picnic and take your family or friends to Kihikihi and experience some thrilling equestrian action close up. Trade stands and refreshments on site. Free Spectator Entry. 11 NovemberRose Sunday. Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, Gorst Avenue Te Awamutu. 10.00am – 7.00ish. A special day and civic affair celebrating the "Time of the Roses" with its own programme including: The Rosetown Choristers in Old St Johns Church, Art and Poetry in the ‘Roses’, presentation of the Te Awamutu Garden Awards, music, food and a grand finale with the Free Concert in the Park. A wonderful day with something for everyone. Phone the Information Centre on 07 8713259 for a copy of the programme. Te Awamutu Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Group Show. Te Awamutu Events Centre, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu. 10.00am – 5.00pm , entry by donation. Rosetown Choristers. Old St Johns Church, Arawata Street, 1.00pm – 1.30pm. Free Entry. A beautiful setting with beautiful sounds with a programme designed to delight and entertain, experience the magical sounds of this very talented group of singers. Free Entry. Pirongia Clydesdales. Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre 11.00am – 2.00pm These magnificent animals will be here to allow you to experience their strength and majesty with carriage rides available. 12 – 14 NovemberFilm Festival Highlights. The best of the films shown over the previous ten days. Regent Three Cinema, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. 13 NovemberTe Awamutu 2001 Seniors Fun Day. Te Awamutu Events Centre. 10.00am – 3.00pm. $2 Gold Coin Entry. Programme includes fun activities in teams and light lunch and entertainment. Contact Sports Waikato, Janis Jeffers phone 07 823 2510. 14 NovemberTe Awamutu Events Centre. Exhibition Basketball - matches from the Hamilton Men’s Social league from 7.30pm. Free Entry. 15 NovemberRose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? - Pulse 16 NovemberSports Waikato. Waipa District Sports Awards, Te Awamutu Events Centre, Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu. Who will be our sports winners? 6.30pm. Tickets from Waipa District Council, Roche Street, Te Awamutu. The Redoubt. Backstage Pass presents a very entertaining evening of performance poetry with Keith Thorsen. Also a chance for local poets to perform their own works. Free Entry. Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – Mister Hanky 16 – 17 NovemberRose Show. Te Awamutu Rose Society presents the annual Te Awamutu Rose Show. St Patrick’s School Hall, access from Rewi Street, Te Awamutu. View a touch of what Te Awamutu is famous for at their ultimate best. Viewing times Fri. 1.00pm – 6.00pm & Sat. 9.30am – 3.00pm $3.00 adults, children free. 17 NovemberRose and Cultural Festival Grand Finale Concert. Te Awamutu Events Centre, 8.00pm. Backstage Pass presents in concert: ICONZ including Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs, Graham Brazier and the Midge Marsden Band. Tickets $26.50 from Ticketek, The Venue, Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre, The Venue, Te Awamutu Courier and Music Works. Rose and Thorn Bar Café. Who’s Playing? – Mr Hanky. ROSE SUNDAY PROGRAMMETe Awamutu Rose Gardens, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu. 10.00am – 7.00ish
Poetry…..Readings and prose alternating with musical entertainment, recorders and song.
Crafts …...Across the road at the Visitor Information Centre. Art, Crafts, Plants, Pottery, Wood turning, Jewellery, Food & more with all the fun of a fair – see you there!
Horses……These magnificent animals will be here to allow you to experience their strength and majesty with carriage rides available.
Music……Foot tapping, sing along middle of the road and old time dance for all ages. Grab some lunch or bring a picnic and a blanket to sit among the roses and enjoy the enjoyable melody and tunes this talented group can sing and play. Free Entry.
Singing….Be in and get your seat early to hear this popular very talented group of singers. A beautiful historic setting with beautiful sounds. A programme designed to delight and enthral. Free Entry.
Presentation …of the Te Awamutu Best Street and Garden Awards as facilitated by the Keep Te Awamutu Beautiful Society.
Music…..Te Awamutu Highland Band and Te Awamutu Brass Band. A Touch of Class with a Touch of Brass and the wonderful haunting dramatic music of the Pipes and drums. The moving sounds of two of Te Awamutu’s very talented groups.
Senior citizens only are invited to share a cuppa compliments of the Te Awamutu Community Public Relations Organisation.
Music, singing, dancing…..What ever mood you are in there will be the music to tempt you. Kelly Tauroa and Cameron Olsen, MooFish and Hombre will entertain you. Bring a blanket, your family and friends. There will be food available or pack a picnic dinner and be set to enjoy an evening of music. |
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