Wide range of activities to enjoy in Gore
If you’re at a bit of a loose end and you live in the Eastern Southland area or are looking at passing through, it might be an idea to slot a few of the following events into your calendar.
EASTERN SOUTHLAND GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, March 19, Noon to 6pm at the Gore Golf Club, 32 Terry Road, Gore
Match: Ambrose (maximum 4 player per team). Tickets: From $50 per team
Bring along a team from work or entertain clients.
Social and experienced golfers welcome.
A social function and prize giving will be held at the club house at the conclusion of the tournament.
Watering Hole 11th Tee – Food & Beverages available (All proceeds donated to Gore Health).
For more information, visit: https://southlandchamber.co. nz/events/40894/
EXPERIENCE MANDEVILLE – STEAM TRAIN DAY
Saturday, March 20 from 10am to 3pm at Waimea Plains Railway, Mandeville and Rogers K92 Locomotive, 1554 Waimea Highway, Mandeville
Waimea Plains Railway is a developing Heritage Railway. An 1878 Rogers K92 Locomotive will be operating on a section of track with each journey comprising of backwards and forwards running. K92 will be running approx every 15/20mins (apart from when the Volunteers enjoy a short lunch break).
Adult Day Rail Pass is $5, Child Day Rail Pass is $2.50, Single Journey Engine Cab Ride $25.
Tickets are all to be purchased from Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre, Mandeville.
Tiger Moth Flights may also be available - ask at the Heritage Centre for more information. These flights are weather dependent.
Miss Cocoa Cafe will be open along with Money for Wine Gifts.
UPCYCLING WORKSHOP GORE KIDS HUB FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, March 24, 6pm to 8pm at 3 Irwell St, Gore.
$15 per person
Learn to transform small, old household pieces into something new and take your project home with you!
The Upcycling Workshop is held at GB Gore with Dulux‘s John Brownlee.
Tickets available Only* from Gore Kids Hub on: 027 458 4026 or E admin@gorekidshub.org.nz
Ticket includes all supplies and materials along with a complimentary drink and nibbles.
All ticket proceeds are going to the Gore Kids Hub.
Note *Maximum of 25 people per workshop.
CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY
Eastern Southland Gallery, 14 Hokonui Dr, Gore, Southland Wednesday, April 7, 8pm Suitable for all ages. General Admission: $30 Gallery Members: $25 Students: $10
Additional fees may apply Book at the Eastern Southland Gallery Carnivorous Plant Society are back! Allow New Zealand’s favourite psychedelic jazz band to take you on a journey from the streets of Mexico City to the mountains of Asia then straight to the depths of hell!
The talented quartet of four of New Zealand’s most accomplished musicians perform their original compositions that will ignite the imaginations of both children and adults alike.
MLT SUPER 6 HOUR CHALLENGE
Saturday, April 10, 11am at Roy’s Property, Lochindorb Runs road, Southland, signposted from State Highway 1, Clinton.
Sign In: 8am – 9am and Briefing: 9.30am. No practice. Challenge starts at 10am SHARP.
Entry Fee: $60 per rider for ONE class only
This Gore & Districts Motorcycle Club event is supported by the Mataura Licensing Trust and a host of other generous sponsors.
This year the course has changed to a new venue at Owaka Valley.
The event is limited to the first 100 teams and 50 individuals
Phone Brendon 027 2025788 or for more information and entry details, visit: https://www. sporty.co.nz/mltsuper6hourchallange