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Buckle up for ride-on mower race day Check your blind spots and buckle up for Omokoroa No.1 School’s Gala and Ride-On Mower Race Day this Sunday.
Timetable of Events
BOP Lawn Mower Racing Club president and competitor Adam Pendred and pupils at Omokoroa No1 School.
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lap around the track. Bronwyn says they’re also introducing a new menu this year including venison burgers, roast pork, salads and wraps and wood-fired pizza. School principal Chris BroadArt Auction closes hurst says the day is a true Although the ride-on mower event Bay Biggest Silent Auction community event involving the 2.00pm at the Plummers Point Rd school closes pupils, parents and public. sounds like it might be just for the “All In” 40 Laps Race 2.45pm He says Year 6 pupils have blokes – the gala day activities offer Mower Racing 3.00pm been busy making products plenty for all. Prize Giving to sell on the day, while The annual event is back for its the school’s cheer team 11th year and race day coordinawill provide entertainment. tor Bronwyn Carter says it promises to be bigger and Omokoroa No.1 School’s Gala and Ride-On Mower better than before, with a few new attractions includRace Day on November 16 from 10am-3pm is the ing a mechanical bull and brick-a-brac or school’s major annual fundraising event, with this white elephant stalls. year’s funds going towards the Information Technology Bronwyn says back by popular demand is pole joustdepartment. ing and water walkers, where people are enclosed in Entry is via gold coin donation. By Zoe Hunter large plastic bubbles and can ‘walk’ over a pool of water. “We’ve also got the old favourites including the coconut shy, the kids’ fishing and second-hand clothing stalls that are always really popular.” The family will also be entertained by a range of traditional gala activities including bouncy castles, face painting and children’s rides, as well as Oceania Helicopter rides, electric trail bike rides – and a chance to win a free bicycle from Rocket Bikes for the fastest
Darryn Astill M. 027 586 9227
10am- 11.15am OPEN & Racing begins 11.15- 11.30am Go Karts Direct demo on the Race Track Racing 11.30- 12.30 12.30- 1.30pm LUNCH Tauranga Pipes & Drums 12.30pm Mower Racing Finals begin m 1.30p
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