2002 Waipa Networks Rose and Cultural Festival
Programme of Events

23 - 26 October
Te Awamtutu Light Operatic Society . Presents the renowned Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s Rock Opera, ‘Jesus Christ Super Star’, directed by Louise Willis. Tickets from Te Awamutu Electrical, 21 Walton St
ph 8717353

23 October – 10 November
Garden 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, please phone 07 8727849 first.

23 October - 25 November
Te Awamutu Museum. Family Treasures Exhibition. Three local schools picked treasures from home, researched their history and created a very interesting display of memorabilia. Free entry.

24 October
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – “Leather and Lace” 9.00pm - Late
Rose and Cultural Art Exhibition. United Arcade Gallery, Alexandra Street, 7.00pm invitational preview evening
featuring the talents of local artists.

24 October – 11 November
Rose and Cultural Art Exhibition. United Arcade Gallery, Alexandra Street, Featuring the talents of local artists, open daily. Phone 8701647.

25 October
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – “MZ Godzilla” 10.00pm – Late
The Redoubt. Who’s Playing? - Pulse

26 October
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing ? – “ Signs of Life”, 10.00pm - Late
Temple Cottage. Havelock Street, Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation.

29 October – 8 November
Country 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.

29 October
Temple Cottage. Havelock Street, Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation.

31 October
Tantilising Tastes and Tales. Te Awamutu Business and Professional Women present an evening of entertainment with skilled story-tellers including Mark Inglis, Sally Bodley and Michael Easther. Literature, laughter and fabulous finger food. Waipa District Council Chambers, 101 Bank St. Tickets $35 available from the Visitor Information Centre, Gorst Ave.
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – “Disco” with DJ Rick, 9.00pm – Late

31 October – 2 November
Trust Waikato Te Awamutu Events Centre Anniversary Celebrations. An amazing array of activity is planned to commerate the anniversary of the opening of Te Awamutu’s multi million dollar stadium and swimming pool complex. Programmes available from the Centre on Selwyn Lane, phone 07 8712080 or the Te Awamutu Visitor Information Centre.

1 November
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – “Bomb Squad”, 10.00pm – Late
The Redoubt. Who’s Playing? - Comedy

1 November - 3 November
Waipa Embroiderers Guild Biannual Exhibition. Burchell Pavilion, Gorst Ave. 10.00am – 4.00pm Fri & Sat, 10.00am – 3.00pm Sun. Free Entry with members on hand to answer any questions on the samples of techniques used on the beautiful works on display.

2 November
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing?- “Live Music”, 10.00pm – Late

2 November – 3 November
Garden Art Festival – Ngaroto Nurseries, 8.30am – 5.00pm 208 Ngaroto Road. Good things for gardens!
Garden Art & Craft for sale, Pirongia Clydesdale Horse Wagon Rides, Bill Ward demonstrations & garden walks, BBQ, Café and Nursery open. Free Entry.

3 November
Temple Cottage. Havelock Street Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation.
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 in Alexandra Street Te Awamutu. Phone 07 8718144 or contact Verna Hollobon 07 8716234.
Centennial Memorial Tribute to Dr.Lyndsay Rogers MC, 1902 - 2002. “In Music and Words” at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Mutu Street followed by a cuppa. 4.00pm-5.30pm. “A remarkable man, larger than life, Te Awamutu’s town Doctor and benefactor, 2nd world war hero, known as the Guerrilla Surgeon. Admission free.
Competition Society 50th Jubilee Variety Concert. High Achievers concert from the recently held Te Awamutu Competitions. Come and see the best at their best. Find them at the Woolshed, Mahoe Street with concerts at 2.00pm and 5.00pm . Contact Wendy Bain for tickets 07 8706043.
Gracelands Fun Bike Ride and Fun Walk. Major spot prizes. BBQ drinks and entry pack. Entries 8.30am – 9.30am. Start 10.0am, Te Awamutu Sports Club, Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu. Enter on the day or on the web www.gracelands.org.nz or to P O Box 413 Te Awamutu. 70km ride $12, 35km ride $12, 5km walk $5, family concessions available.

4 November
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.

5 – 9 November
Te Awamutu Little Theatre Inc. “Gone to the Dogs” Two One Act Plays. “A dogs life” by Pam Valentine and “doggies” by Jean McConnell. Come enjoy a truly canine experience. Director: Coral Taylor. 7.30pm, door sales Little Theatre, Vaile St. or contact Tracey Ellis 07 8715433.

6 November
Temple Cottage. Havelock Street, Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation.

6 November – 28 November
Toi Purutanga. The Te Wananga O Aotearoa presents an exciting exhibition of contemporary and traditional works in mixed media. Factory Road, Te Awamutu, Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm, Free Entry.

7 November
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? - “Chatback”, 9.00pm - Late
Te Awamutu College Music Department Concert. A Night at the Movies. Te Awamutu College Hall, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. 7.30pm. Door Sales.

7 November – 20 November
2002 Te Awamutu International Film Festival. Te Awamutu Regent Cinema Three, Alexandra Street Te Awamutu. 18 films showing. For details phone the ‘Whats On’ line ph 07 8715288 or collect the list from the theatre.

8 November
Top Pics Te Awamutu / Waipa Photographic Competition. The awards will be presented for the best pics of the town and area at an invitational function. These images will be on display at the Burchell Pavilion at the Visitor Information Centre, Gorst Ave. Free entry. Please call 07 8713259 to check viewing times.
Rose and Thorn Bar & Café. Who’s Playing? – “Harley Cruise”, 10.00pm – Late
The Redoubt. Who’s Playing? – Helen Rowe
Temple Cottage. Havelock Street, Kihikihi. Olden Day Cottage open for viewing with photographic display. 11.00am – 3.00pm. Entry by donation.

8 – 9 November
Rose 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 – 4.00pm . Schedules available please call 8716212.
$3.00 adults, children free.

9 November
Rosetown 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!
Rose and Thorn Bar & Cafe. Who’s Playing? – “Hombre”, 10.00pm - Late
Te Awamutu Little Theatre Inc. “Gone to the Dogs” Two One Act Plays. “A dogs life” by Pam Valentine and “doggies” by Jean McConnell. Come enjoy a truly canine experience. Director: Coral Taylor. 2.00pm, door sales Little Theatre, Vaile St. or contact Tracey Ellis 07 8715433.

9 - 10 November
Mitavite 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 from New Zealand’s top event riders as well as regional teams from throughout the country doing battle. Saturday Dressage and Show Jumping. Sunday Cross Country. Free Spectator Entry.
Rosetown 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!

10 November
Rose 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 or call into the Visitor Information Centre Gorst Ave. Ph. 07 8713259 for a copy of the programme.
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.
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, Gorst Avenue 11.00am – 2.00pm
These magnificent animals will be here to allow you to experience their strength and majesty with wagon rides available.
Korakonui School Garden Ramble. 9.00am – 5.00pm, $15 enquiries to Lynn Fookes, phone 8722776

ROSE SUNDAY PROGRAMME 10 November 2002
Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu. 10.00am – 7.00ish

The exact programme for Rose Sunday has yet to be finalised - watch this space!