| Mahurangimatters 1 November 2013 20 Bag a bargain with the feel-good factor SHOP HOSPICE www.warkworthwellsfordhospice.co.nz p. 425 9535 2 stores open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm Warkworth Argyll Angle, Queen St behind Gaby’s Wellsford 181 Rodney Street PLUS Garage Sale every Wed 7-11am Hospice House 51 Woodcocks Rd, Warkworth HOSPICE FASHION SHOW HOSPICE FASHION SHOW 10 November • Tickets $30 Phone 425 9535 Parry Kauri Park, Tudor Collins Drive (Off Wilson Road, Warkworth) Phone: 09 425 7093 | Email: [email protected] | www.wwmuseum.orconhosting.net.nz Open 7 Days, Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm Warkworth & District Museum Warkworth & District Museum has created a display at the museum to help celebrate the 160 years of Warkworth. We have attempted to give recognition to the early families who donated generously to the museum and to show how fashion has changed down through the years. Heritage walkabouts, a remembrance service and a Warkworth settlement re-enactment on the Mahurangi River are just some of the many events planned to mark Warkworth’s 160th anniversary. The heritage scow Jane Gifford will play a pivotal role in the celebrations and visitors can expect to see period costumes being worn at a number of local events. The celebrations will start on Friday, November 8, with a heritage walk through the town area, plus an hour- long excursion on the Jane Gifford. On the following day, November 9, there will be a re-enactment involving descendents of the district’s pioneering families who will arrive at the Warkworth Wharf at 12.30pm. Organiser Dave Parker says Mahurangi old-time row boats and steamers will precede the arrival of the Jane. There are also plans to ferry the descendents in vintage cars through the town to a lunch at the Bridgehouse. Anyone whose family has a long association with the district, who’d like to travel on board, needs to register. The official anniversary day on November 15 will include displays and entertainment at Warkworth School. The programme will also encompass the annual Warkworth Rose and Flower Show in the old Masonic Hall, on Friday November 15, from noon to 5pm, and the Embroiderers Guild display in the Rodney Lodge, on November 15 and 16. The Warkworth and District Museum is staging a special exhibition of The Warkworth and District Museum is staging a special exhibition of clothing through the ages to mark Warkworth’s 160th anniversary. Pictured with a christening gown is museum volunteer Judy Waters. Programme celebrates town’s proud heritage clothing through the ages, throughout the week. Events will wind-up on Sunday, November 17. The day will start with a Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving at the Anglican Church at 9.30am, followed by a founders’ graveside remembrance gathering at the Anglican Cemetery. Tractor buffs will have the chance to indulge their fancy at the Tractorama event at Snells Beach, which starts at 11am. Information about the heritage walkabouts and public sailings on the Jane Gifford is available at www. warkworthwalks.co.nz. To register for the re-enactment sailing, contact Dave Parker at dh.parker@ xtra.co.nz or phone 425 5006. www.robyneggeyarns.co.nz 15 Elizabeth St, Warkworth Phone 09 425 7246 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-2pm Christmas Decorations Saturday 23rd November 2-5pm • Cost $55 including kit The Perfect Finish Saturday 30th November 2-5pm • Cost $45 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Noro Yarns Pureborn Organic Cotton Babywear NOW IN STORE Warkworth 160 FEATURE turns