2011 PROGRAMME

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Friday 18 November 2011

COROMANDEL
DIVE FESTIVAL

A weekend celebrating diving on the Coromandel Peninsula.

A fun filled weekend of dive related activities including underwater photo competitions for the novice to the experienced, dive hunting competitions, treasure hunts, scuba Olympics with fancy dress party on the Saturday night. Awesome prizes not to be missed.

WHEN:        18 - 20 November 2011  (Starts 9am Friday)

COST:          From $10 per activity
WHERE:      Whitianga
BOOKINGS: Dive ZONE 07 867 1580
WEB:           www.divefestival.co.nz

 

Saturday 19 November 2011

CRIMSON MARKET

Stalls and decorations are under a crimson theme. On offer are local produce, crafts and plants as well as interesting collectibles, and international food.

Raffles and live music from local entertainers.

WHEN:    19 November 2011
TIME:      8am - 12 noon
WHERE:  Grahamstown, Thames

 

Saturday 19 November 2011

COROMANDEL
DIVE FESTIVAL

A weekend celebrating diving on the Coromandel Peninsula.

A fun filled weekend of dive related activities including underwater photo competitions for the novice to the experienced, dive hunting competitions, treasure hunts, scuba Olympics with fancy dress party on the Saturday night. Awesome prizes not to be missed.

WHEN:        18 - 20 November 2011 

COST:          From $10 per activity
WHERE:      Whitianga
BOOKINGS: Dive ZONE 07 867 1580
WEB:           www.divefestival.co.nz

 

Saturday 19 November 2011

PAUANUI LAUNCH & WINE TRAIL

Ever wanted to view the Pauanui Waterways from the canal? Here's your chance!

Experience wine tasting at four properties on the Pauanui Waterways canal system with launch cruises between tastings.

WHEN:
      19 November 2011
TIME:        12.30pm - 4.30pm
WHERE:     Pauanui Waterways

COST:        $95 per person

CONTACT:  Pauanui Information Centre 07 864 7101

 

Saturday 19 November 2011

SILENI WINEMAKERS DINNER

3 course degustation meal matched with Sileni wines. Presented by senior winemaker Rachel Garnham.

WHEN:
      19 November 2011
TIME:        6.30pm
WHERE:     Lakes Resort, Pauanui

COST:        $75.00

CONTACT:  Bookings essential through Lakes Resort 07 864 5110

 

Saturday 19 November 2011

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Picnic in the Park a fun day for all the family.

Entertainment through out the day from staged musical items from the local community to traditional family games such as sack races, gumboot throwing competitions, tug of war and three legged races. Children will also have the following activities: bouncy castles, face painting, pony rides, lolly scrambles, kids music and balloon animals.

Your welcome to bring packed lunches but there will also be plenty of food provided. There will also be the following food items free of charge: sausage sizzle, mussel fritters, pikelets and cream, cold and hot drinks.

WHEN:
      19 November 2011
TIME:        11.00am - 3.00pm
WHERE:     Victoria Park, Thames

COST:        FREE

CONTACT: Karen Ruddock 07 868 9438

 

Sunday 20 November 2011

COROMANDEL
DIVE FESTIVAL

A weekend celebrating diving on the Coromandel Peninsula.

A fun filled weekend of dive related activities including underwater photo competitions for the novice to the experienced, dive hunting competitions, treasure hunts, scuba Olympics with fancy dress party on the Saturday night. Awesome prizes not to be missed.

WHEN:        18 - 20 November 2011 

COST:          From $10 per activity
WHERE:      Whitianga
BOOKINGS: Dive ZONE 07 867 1580
WEB:           www.divefestival.co.nz

 

Sunday 20 November 2011

SOUL SAX PLUS

Lazy Sunday afternoons live music by Soul Sax Plus at the Tairua Landing. Playing popula jazz standards, latin, blues, soul, reggae and originals.

WHEN:
      20 November 2011
TIME:        12noon - 2.00pm
WHERE:    Tairua Landing

COST:        FREE

Friday 25 November 2011

FOUR MEN AND A BOAT

Thames Poets Circle present Four Men and a Boat. Four coromandel poets will read poetry as a celebration of the sea.

WHEN:
      25 November 2011
TIME:        7.00pm
WHERE:    Brew Cafe, Pollen Street Thames

COST:        Koha

CONTACT: Greg Brimblecombe 07 868 9947

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Saturday 26 November 2011

POHUTUKAWA FUN FOR FAMILIES

Entertainment by Hannah White and Wayne Todd, plus the Sweet Basil band.

A great day out for all the family with stalls, games, childrens talent show, auction, raffles and much more.

Food provided by Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat

WHEN:
      26 November 2011
TIME:        10.00am - 4.00pm
WHERE:     Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port Charles

COST:        FREE

CONTACT: Colville Community Health Trust  email or phone 07 866 6618

 

Saturday 26 November 2011

POHUTUKAWA
WEARABLE ART

Back by popular demand. A chance to create your piece of wearable art or to view some of the Coromandel's finest creations.


Lots of categories for both youth and adults and a great evenings entertainment.

WHEN:
    26 November 2011
TIME:      7.00pm
WHERE:   Thames Civic Centre

COST:      $15 Adults & $7 Kids, Under 5 Free. Family Passes available

TICKETS: Can be purchased online or at the door

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

CONTACT:           Margaret Mabey, Tourism Coromandel 07 868 0017

COST:                  $15 Per Garment

ENTRIES CLOSE: 1 November 2011

 

 

Entry form available here

 

Saturday 26 November 2011

NEW MOON RISING

Multimedia performance gathering of local and other interested artists; music, poetry file and dance.

All age event perfomers, audience, friends, visitors - all welcome

WHEN:
      26 November 2011
TIME:        11.00am - 5.00pm
WHERE:    Waipapa Arts Workshop

COST:        Koha

CONTACT: Paul Lee and Jani Dennis 07 866 3849

 

Sunday 27 November 2011

SOUL SAX PLUS @ Hot Water Beach

Live music and open mic session at Hot Waves Cafe.

WHEN:
      27 November 2011
TIME:        1.00pm - 3.00pm
WHERE:    Hot Water Beach Cafe

Saturday 3 December 2011

MUSIC AT THE POINT

FAMILY and FRIENDS can enjoy a FUN relaxing afternoon having a picnic with a quite drink listening to relaxing music,the kids flying kites, frolic in the water, playing in their kayaks, watching the sunset.

WHEN:
      3 December 2011
TIME:        3.00pm
WHERE:    Plesent Point Reserve, Pauanui Beach

COST:        FREE

CONTACT: Paul Schrader email

 

Sunday 4 December 2011

SOUL SAX PLUS

Lazy Sunday afternoons live music by Soul Sax Plus at the Tairua Landing. Playing popula jazz standards, latin, blues, soul, reggae and originals.

WHEN:
      4 December 2011
TIME:        12noon - 2.00pm
WHERE:    Tairua Landing

COST:        FREE

Throughout the Festival

CRIMSON CRUISES

Whitianga Glass Bottom Boat cruises - see the flowering of the beautiful Pohutukawa from the water. Enjoy Cathedral Cove, marine wildlife, stunning caves and coastal scenery. Opportunity to view the film location of
Prince Caspian from the Chronicles of Narnia

WHEN: Daily 10.30am & 1.30pm for a 2 hour cruise

COST: $90 adults $50 Child
WHERE: Whitianga

BOOKINGS: 07 866 3910

WEB: www.glassbottomboatwhitianga.co.nz

 

THAMES MARKET

Visit historic Grahamstown and stock up on local art, craft, produce and plants.

WHEN: Each Saturday
TIME: 8.00am - 12 Noon

WHERE: Grahamstown, Thames

COST: FREE

SOUL SAX PLUS

Popular Jazz, Latin, Blues, Reggae covers and original Coromandel songs with the duo Soul Sax Plus. Tenor and soprano Saxophone, flute, clarinet, keyboard and vocals.

WHEN: TBC
TIME: 12noon - 2pm
COST: FREE
WHERE: Tairua Landing, 222 Main Road, Tairua

 

Festival Contact: Megan Etherington , PO Box 592, Thames, Ph: +64 7868 0471, E-mail: [email protected]
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