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| 10am | A Special Service to mark 150 Years | |||
 | A special service to mark 150 years since the gold rush at Thames.
The service time from 10.00am until 12.00 noon, held in the Old Church - The Parish Hall.
Preacher and Presider Ven Michael Berry will lead a traditional
service.
You may like to dress up. Invite your
neighbours.
A Victorian High Tea will follow.
Help the church and community celebrate the place of the church over 150 years.
Venue: St Georges Anglican Church, Mary Street, Thames Price: Offering. Victorian High Tea $8.00 pp, or $15.00 per couple Contact: St Georges Church Office Ph: 07 868 6267 Email: info@thamesanglicanchurch.co.nz | |||
| 9am - 11:30am | Goldmine Experience Stamper Battery Opening | |||
 | This mornings activities of Blessing and Formal Ceremony is for invited guests. 9.00am: Karakia by Ngati Maru; 9.15am Welcome by Hauraki Prospector's Association; 9.30am Speeches; 10.10am Unveiling of Honours Board; 10.15am Tea/Coffee/BBQ. Venue: Goldmine Experience, SH 25, North Thames Price: N/a Contact: Paul Bensemann Ph: 021 2142665 Email: story@actrix.co.nz | |||
| 1pm | Goldmine Experience Stamper Battery Opening | |||
 | Hauraki Prospectors Association present a celebration of the old and creative, with mini tours, colourful machinery, stories of the past told by Rosalie Steward, display of classic cars, and the a Steampunk presence. Venue: Goldmine Experience, Thames Price: No Charge Contact: Paul Bensemann Ph: 021 2142665 Email: story@actrix.co.nz | |||
| 10am | Holy Communion Service | |||
| - Saint Georges Church is holding a Holy Communion Service using the 1662 book of common prayer. The Venerable Michael Berry will be preaching.
- Followed by a Victorian High Tea.
- We would love you to join us. Venue: Saint Georges Church Hall, 602 MacKay Street, Thames. Price: Service: No cost, High Tea $5 pp / $15 couple Contact: Thames Anglican Church Ph: Office 07 868 6267, Joyce March 07 836 3 Email: info@thamesanglicanchurch.co.nz | ||||
| Sunday 6th August | to | Friday 6th October | John Fields: Thames and Townspeople - A Survey 1973 to 1976 | |
 | An exhibition comprising outstanding images of Thames and the environs taken from 1973 to 1976 by John Fields who conducted a survey of Thames with a QEII Arts Council Grant - the first one awarded to a photographer. 500 images will be screened on a smart TV including aerial shots and street panoramas. This can be viewed during the School of Mines opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm. For further information contact the Curator david@galerielangman.com Venue: Thames School of Mines, 101 Cochrane Street, Grahamstown, Thames Price: Included in Museum Entry Fee Contact: John Isdale Ph: 07.8686227 Email: tsm@heritage.org.nz | |||
| 2pm | St. Georges Church Concert with Antony Peebles | |||
 | Acclaimed British pianist, Antony Peebles, is returning to Thames for an exclusive New Zealand performance to coincide with the 150th Anniversary of Thames Goldfields. Antony was educated at Westminster School and at Trinity College, Cambridge. After gaining his MusB, he studied piano with Peter Katin, receiving scholarships from various sources. He has now performed in 131 countries, the most recent being Rwanda, Armenia and Libya. Tickets available at the door. Visit www.thamesmusicgroup.com Venue: St Georges Church, Mackay Street, Thames Price: Adult $15.00; Music Group Member $13.00; Student $5.00 Contact: Thames Music Group Ph: 07.8690592 Email: thamesmusicgroup@yahoo.co.nz | |||
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