• Published date: 08 December 2023
• Publication title: Oamaru Mail

Nicol’s Blacksmith: Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop, Duntroon. Open daily. Contact, Jan 027497-9006 or nicolsblacksmith@gmail.com

Newcomers Coffee Group: Oamaru Opera House alternating with the Collective Café in Harbour St, 10am to 11.30am. Contact: Paula at Waitaki Multicultural, 027 325-6151.

Genealogy Help: Oamaru Public Library, 10am to 12pm. Contact: Beryl, berylmilleris@gmail.com.

Customs House Gallery: Corner Tyne and Wansbeck Sts, 10am to 3pm. Gallery and gift shop. Contact: 027 250-7800.

Multicultural Playgroup: Plunket rooms, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: Paula at Waitaki Multicultural, 027 325-6151.

Waitaki Travel Club Christmas Lunch: Brydone Hotel, Flanagan’s Room, 12pm. Entertainment: Mike Mitchell

Oamaru Bridge Club: Cnr Medway and Steward Sts, 1pm for Friendly Bridge. Contact: Liz Drew, 021 023-62234.

North Otago Rose Society: Vintage Car Club Rooms, Stoke St, 1pm -6pm. Rose Show. Free entry. Everybody Welcome. Contact: Christina Schaffer, 2schaffers@gmail.com

North Otago Indoor Bowls Summer Pairs: Athies R F Club Rooms, Centennial Drive, 7pm. Contact: Louise Daley 027 275-8055 or louise.daley02@gmail.com.

TOMORROW

Waitaki Menzshed: Corner of Alamein Tce and Towey St, The Old Henderson Garage, 9am to 12pm. Contact: Philip, 027 483-6506 or Ken, 027 223-4119.

Waimate Community Market: Seddon Square, 9am to noon.

Awamoa Gardens Croquet Club: Awamoa Rd, AC & GC, 9.30am to 12pm. Contact: Pat, 021 054-8855.

Customs House Gallery: Corner Tyne and Wansbeck Sts, 10am to 3pm. Gallery and gift shop. Contact: 027 250-7800.

North Otago Rose Society: Vintage Car Club Rooms, Stoke St, 10am -4pm. Rose Show. Free entry. Everybody Welcome. Contact: Christina Schaffer, 2schaffers@gmail.com

Social badminton: Oamaru Squash & Badminton Club, Tyne St, 10.30am. Contact: Judy, 027 237-4452.

South Canterbury Iris Group open days: Makikihi Iris garden, behind the Makikihi Country Crafts shop, 1pm to 4pm. Plants for sale. Contact: Jessica, 027 246-4206 or Lynda 03 686-4813 or 027 600-0107.

The Charity Christmas Concert: St Patrick’s Basilica, Reed St, 1.30pm. In aid of the Christmas Parcels Trust, entry by donation (food, gift or cash). Concert followed by afternoon tea.

Carols in the Park: Band Rotunda, Oamaru Gardens, 6pm to 8.30pm. Stalls, family friendly, alcohol free. Entry by donation (cash or can of food for Foodbank).

SUNDAY

North Otago Tramping And Mountaineering Club North Temple: Medway car park, 7am. Two to two and a half hour walk. Mistletoe should be in full...