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Club welcomes Lawn Bowlers
Richmond Bowling Club has been given the green light to go ahead with the move to Club Waimea after Australian company Metlifecare was given approval to buy the Richmond Bowling Club’s land. The merger will benefit both Clubs, with Club Waimea receiving new members through the Bowling Club. “It will give us a chance to show off our club, and really cement our place as the hub of sport in Richmond,” says Club Waimea manager John Hewison. The Bowling Club will experience a substantial reduction in their running and upkeep costs, as the new lawn being laid at Club Waimea is artificial, as opposed to the natural lawns at the current location. An artificial lawn requires low to no maintenance and can be played on all year round, as opposed to the seven months of play that the natural lawn offers. The members will also have access to the Club facilities, including the bar, function rooms and bathrooms. Much of the club’s existing equipment can be relocated to the new clubhouses and lawns, further reducing the cost of getting set up. “It’s put us into a situation of being more financially manageable, and not having to increase
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Function Rooms Available Club Waimea has several private function rooms available for hire to suit any occasion. If you have a wedding or birthday celebration, work conference or training day coming up, Club Waimea is the perfect venue. Function room options include: Two Meeting Rooms · 60 person capacity · Overhead projector for presentations · Separate entrance · Whiteboard Dining Hall · 100 person seated capacity · Club’s restaurant; Barnicoats Bistro Club Waimea Hall · 400 person seated capacity · Fully equipped bar · Stage and dressing rooms · Sound system with microphone Each of the rooms is available for private hire and catering is available through Barnicoat’s Bistro.
Colleen Kempton, Richmond Bowling Club president, on the Club Waimea’s lawn, which is currently undergoing redevelopment to be ready early next year. subscriptions by doing the move,” says Colleen Kempton, Richmond Bowling Club Inc president. The target for the opening is February 2013, with hopes that work will be completed on the new lawn at Club
Call Club Waimea for more information or to book, or visit their website at www.clubwaimea. co.nz and click the Functions link.
Waimea some time before then. The season this year will begin at the current Richmond Bowling Club Lawns, and those in the community considering giving bowls a go are urged to come along and try it out.
Christmas in June Get back in the festive spirit this Sunday with the Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner
Upcoming Entertainment June 23 - Tim Pannell June 30 - Avago Karaoke July 7 - Selwyn Findley July 14 - Willy Mac July 21 - Honey & Wine
The hearty menu includes entrée, with a main of Christmas ham on the bone, cold chicken and roast vegetables, rounded off with an exquisite variety of hot and cold desserts and a cuppa. Book your tickets now for this Sunday June 24 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, only $27.50 per adult, half price for children 12 years and under, and under fives eat free.
How would you like to go to a place that offers; • Companionship • New friends to make • Lots of clubs to join • Play cards or pool • Great food at great prices • A modern safe environment • Always lots to do or a place for a quiet chat and a drink
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