Library check-out for local clubs

The Tākaka Memorial Library was abuzz with conversation and information sharing last week, as more than 20 local clubs took advantage of the free Club Expo in the hope of swelling their ranks.

Amongst them were the A&P Association, Indoor Bowling Club, Gun Club, Bridge Club, Mohua Skinnies (skinny-tyre bikes), Tramping Club, Marble Mountain Music Club, Pickle Ball, Women’s Institute, Indoor Bowls, Wrinklies Express, Historical Society, Drama Society, Fibre Group, U3A, Board Gaming, Patchwork and Quilters Club, Menzshed, Friendship Club, Golden Bay Choir, RSA, and the Genealogy Club. While this was by no means all of Golden Bay’s clubs, it represented a good number and offered something for everyone. Some clubs have been established and operating for years, while others – like the Board Gaming Club – only since October last year. Many that had temporarily shut down or had suffered loss in numbers since the onset of covid were reporting a gradual return to normal.

Library assistant and organiser Sarah Worlock said that it was often hard for people to join a club where everyone knew each other, whereas learning about each club in a friendly setting like the library was far less intimidating.

“You can scope it out without feeling like you’re committed to something that you actually don’t know a huge amount about, or how it runs.”

For those who missed out, information from the Club Expo will be available at the library. Other clubs wishing to be included are welcome to submit their details to the list. Contact Tākaka Memorial Library on ph 525 0059.