Daily Events
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2.00pm – 4.00pm from 1 November
Visit Janet Frame’s house
Visit Janet Frame’s childhood home to experience the home where she grew to love the written word.
Janet Frame House, 56 Eden Street, Oamaru. $5.00 cash only.
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9 November to 13 December
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday 10.00am – 12.30pm
Waitaki Tartan Competition Display
See the entries from the competition to design a Waitaki tartan, under the guidance of MacLean Weavers. Categories range from kindergarten to adults, demonstrating ingenuity, originality and humour.
Oamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
15 to 20 November
Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Portraits of Scottish Migrants
Visit the Vault Gallery to view an exhibition of photographic portraits of Scottish migrants who came to this district. These photographs were collected by the North Otago Early Settlers’ Association and by the Waitaki Archive. While at the Forrester Gallery enjoy exploring this stunning building designed by pre-eminent New Zealand architect and Scottish migrant, Robert Lawson.
Vault Gallery, Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames St. Free.
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16 to 20 November
10.0am – 4.00pm
New Zealand Organ Museum Open Days
View the collection of pipe, reed and electronic organs, and items relating to organ playing and building, particularly in New Zealand. Includes instruments and ephemera from the Victorian era.
St. John’s Church, Cromarty Street, Herbert. Free, donations welcome.
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17 November to 20 November
10.30am, 12.00pm, 4.00pm
Daily Guided Tours at Teschemakers Resort
Rich in history, Teschemakers Resort is set on 70 acres in beautiful North Otago. Originally purchased in 1860 by William Teschemaker (Dutch for table-maker), an English gentleman of Dutch descent, in 1862 the homestead was built of ÅŒamaru stone with expansive lawns and lush plantations of English trees. Since then, Teschemakers has served as a Catholic boarding school for girls and a conference and retreat centre for healing, prayer, contemplation, study and reflection. Today, Teschemakers offers elegant accommodation and breathtaking settings for intimate ceremonies through to grand celebrations. Please come and enjoy our beautiful setting.
Teschemakers Estate. Free.
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17 November to 20 November
10.00am – 4.00pm
Customs House Gallery: A showcase of everything arty
Art set in the beautiful heritage Category 1 1870’s Customs House Building, showcasing artists at work, children’s exhibition creative art (7yrs – 14yrs) and our heritage themed exhibition. Browse our shop and gallery - paintings by local artists, pottery and jewellery, sculptures and handmade miniature books, printed silk scarves and many other pieces of art.
Customs House Gallery, 29 Tyne Street. Free.
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Wednesday 16th November 2022
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10.00am – 11.45am
Ships, Sheep & Grain Walking Tour
From open roadstead the ÅŒamaru Harbour welcomed migrants, livestock and building materials from the 1840s. With breakwater and wharves built; wool, grain and frozen meat was exported to the world until the Port of ÅŒamaru officially closed in 1970. Servicing the town and district these ÅŒamaru stone buildings of merchants, bankers and millers tell stories of yesterday & today.
Meet on corner of Harbour St & Wansbeck St. $30.00 per person. Book through Helen at helenstead18@gmail.com and bring cash on the day, or book and pay at Rose’s General Store in Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
10.00am – 2.30pm
ÅŒamaru Steam and Rail Workshop Open Day
Explore the inner workings of the ÅŒamaru Steam and Rail Workshop. See how things are made and maintained to keep these historic engines running around the Harbour.
Steam and Rail Workshop behind Steampunk HQ, 1 Harbour St ÅŒamaru. Paper note donation
10.00am - 4.30pm
Crafting with a Scottish Theme
Drop into the library with your children to try some crafting including making your own Scottish family crest.
ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
12.15pm – 1.00pm
Women’s Club Choir and Friends
Lunchtime concert at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church.
St Paul’s Church, 5 Coquet St. Gold coin donation.
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Thursday 17th November 2022
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10.00am – 10.15am
Bagpipe Opening
A Scottish piper will ‘pipe-in’ library patrons and visitors as the library opens.
ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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10.00am – 11.30am
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Morning Tea
Tours & teas at this historic Victorian farm, which features restored buildings and heritage sheep breeds. Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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10.00am – 11.45am
ÅŒamaru’s Classical Architecture Walking Tour
Conservation historian Helen Stead takes you under, through and past some of ÅŒamaru’s magnificent historic buildings; linking classical and humble structures created by artisans and pioneers rejoicing in the local availability of easily worked limestone giving historic ÅŒamaru its distinctive character. Meet at 1 Thames St. $30.00 per person. Book through Helen at helenstead18@gmail.com and bring cash on the day, or book and pay at Rose’s General Store in Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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10.00am – 12.00pm
Scottish Genealogy Workshop
Come and find out about researching your Scottish family history at this drop-in session with members of the ÅŒamaru Branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG). ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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10.00am – 1.00pm
Clarks Flour Mill Guided Tour
Be intrigued by true tales of the Scottish settlers at the 19thcentury Clarks Flour Mill. Operating at 11.30 am. Come an hour before operating for guided tour Clarks Mill, Maheno, 12 kms South of ÅŒamaru on SH. $15 Adults, $10 Students and Gold Card, Free for Heritage NZ Members.
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10.00am – 3.00pm
Traditional Tartan Weaving Demonstration
Our weaving shed near the Heritage Precinct will be open daily during the celebrations. Experience how tartans are woven traditionally on our c1895 cast iron Hattersley looms - no electricity, only person power! Visit www.mcleanandco. nz for details on our work. 37 Greta St. Free.
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10.00am – 4.30pm
Crafting with a Scottish Theme
Drop into the library with your children to try some crafting including making your own Scottish family crest. ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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10.30am - 11.00am
Toddler Time for your Wee Bairns
Join Fiona for Scottish themed stories and fun for younger children. ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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11.00am - 12.00pm
Scottish Stories.
Exhibition Floor Talk Join Curator Henry Buckenham for fascinating tour of the Museum sharing some of the stories of Scottish migrants who made their homes in the Waitaki. Waitaki Museum & Archive, 60 Thames St. Free.
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12.15am – 1.00pm
Waitaki Girls High School Choir
Lunchtime concert at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church. St Paul’s Church, 5 Coquet St. Gold coin.
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2.00pm – 3.00pm
What’s Happening at the Junction Hotel?
This Oamaru landmark, built in 1874, on the corner of Wansbeck and Towey Streets, is being brought back to life. Come and view recent progress – upstairs and downstairs. Tickets $20 with proceeds going towards ongoing restoration. Book and pay at Rose’s General Store 5 Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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2.00pm – 3.30pm
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea
Tours & teas at this historic Victorian farm, which features restored buildings and heritage sheep breeds. Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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2.00pm – 4.00pm
Scottish Genealogy Workshop
Come and find out about researching your Scottish family history at this drop-in session with members of the ÅŒamaru Branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG). ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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3.30pm – 4.30pm
What’s Happening at the Junction Hotel?
This Oamaru landmark, built in 1874, on the corner of Wansbeck and Towey Streets, is being brought back to life. Come and view recent progress – upstairs and downstairs. Tickets $20 with proceeds going towards ongoing restoration. Book and pay at Rose’s General Store 5 Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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6.00pm – 7.00pm
Newest Edinburgh: The Scots in New Zealand
Emeritus Professor Tom Brooking (University of Otago) will speak about Scottish Migration to New Zealand focussing on where Scots came from in Scotland, who they were, where they went to in Aotearoa and their special contribution to the making of a new colony in comparison with Scottish contributions elsewhere. Scottish Hall, 10 Tyne St. Free
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7.30pm
Whisky Tasting - New Zealand v Scotland
Come and learn about the art of making, and more importantly … tasting whisky! Sample drams of New Zealand’s finest whiskies alongside some beautiful malts all the way from Scotland. Who will come out on top? You decide! ÅŒamaru Opera House, 94 Thames St. $45pp. Tickets online at https.//ÅŒamaruoperahouse.co.nz/whats-on/ or through the Opera House Ticket Office
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7.30pm
Hypnosis, by David Tristram
Hypnosis follows the Great Gordo, an alcoholic stage hypnotist, in the twilight of his career. He randomly chooses Alan Briggs as his next stooge, Briggs a mild mannered policeman is a good sport, the audience laughs and everyone goes home. For Gordo, it’s just the end of another show and time for a drink or three before bed, but someone out there has other ideas, extraordinary ideas. The mind games begin, the stakes are raised and we sense there can only be one winner, but who? ÅŒamaru Repertory Theatre, 15 Itchen St. $20pp, students $10pp, groups of 10 or more, $15pp. Book at tickets@ oamarurepertory.co.nz and pay on the night (box office opens for door sales one hour before the performance), or book and pay online at rosesoamaru.co.nz. You can also book and pay in person at Rose’s General Store, 5 Tyne St.
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Friday 18th November 2022
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09.30am - 11.00am
Scottish Settlers’ Ball Practice
For those who wish to learn or practice the dances for the Charity Ball. The dance list may be found on Wild Haggis Protection Society Facebook page. Scottish Hall, 10 Tyne St. Gold coin donation appreciated
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10.00am - 11.30am
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Morning Tea
Tours & teas at this historic Victorian farm, which features restored buildings and heritage sheep breeds. Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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10.00am – 12.00pm
Piping Hot Morning Tea at ÅŒamaru Opera House
Reel on in to the Opera House for some delicious Scottish treats. Thistle be the best morning tea in town. Opera House Café & Bar, 90 Thames St, refreshments as priced.
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10.00am - 12.00pm
Cafe Promenade
Stroll the streets and study the displays of the Window Display Competition in the shop windows and join in the Logo Hunt. Remember to sample the fare at our local cafes, especially the Competition Scones! Thames St. Promenade is free, refreshments as priced!
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10.00am – 2.00pm
Morning tea/Elevenses
Call into the Early Settlers’ Hall for delicious treats from Mrs Beeton’s kitchen with tea, coffee, or a small glass of Madeira in celebration of Queen Victoria’s 200th birthday. Try your hand at Victorian parlour games, or just relax and have a chat. Early Settlers’ Hall, 1 Severn St. $7pp book and pay online at www.vhc.co.nz or cash at the door.
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10.00am – 3.00pm
Traditional Tartan Weaving Demonstration
Our weaving shed near the Heritage Precinct will be open daily during the celebrations. Experience how tartans are woven traditionally on our c1895 cast iron Hattersley looms - no electricity, only person power! Visit www.mcleanandco.nz for details on our work. 37 Greta St. Free.
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10.00am - 4.30pm
Crafting with a Scottish Theme
Drop into the library with your children to try some crafting including making your own Scottish family crest. ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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10.30am – 3.30pm
North Otago Floral Arts Display
Come and see St Luke’s Church (est.1865) which towers over lower Thames St, filled with wonderful floral art displays that set off the majesty of this historic building and the beauty of the stained glass windows. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St. Gold coin.
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12.15pm – 1.00pm
Variety Concert
Lunchtime concert at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church. St Paul’s Church, 5 Coquet St. Gold coin.
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1.00pm
On the Origins of Exercise
Exercise for the sole purpose of improving the physical body was a concept that originated in the Victorian era. Learn all about the people, the discoveries, and the equipment that started the ‘movement’ in this fun and interactive lecture. Movement Hub, 7 Harbour St. Gold coin.
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1.00pm - 2.00pm
Forrester and Lemon Memorial Lecture
Please check our website and Facebook page closer to Heritage Week for this year’s speaker and topic. Inkbox Theatre, ÅŒamaru Opera House, 94 Thames Street. Free.
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1.00pm – 4.00pm
Steel Bicycle Ride on Waimate Cycle track
Join us as we drive to Waimate to ride vintage bicycles on the Waimate Cycle track. Return to ÅŒamaru the same day. Waimate Velodrome, Botanical Gardens, Waimate. Free.
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2.00pm – 3.30pm
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea
Tours & teas at this historic Victorian farm, which features restored buildings and heritage sheep breeds. Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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1.30pm – 3.30pm
Croquet in the Gardens
Have a go at the popular Victorian pastime of croquet, with assistance from Awamoa Gardens Croquet Club members. ÅŒamaru Public Gardens, Chelmer St. Free.
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2.30pm – 4.00pm
Victorian Garden Party
Enjoy the delightful elegance of the ever popular Victorian Garden Party at the ÅŒamaru Public Gardens. Partake of light refreshments and entertainment while admiring the costumes.
ÅŒamaru Public Gardens, Chelmer St. Free entry, gold coin for refreshments.
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4.30pm – 5.30pm
What’s Happening at the Junction Hotel?
This Oamaru landmark, built in 1874, on the corner of Wansbeck and Towey Streets, is being brought back to life. Come and view recent progress – upstairs and downstairs.
Tickets $20 with proceeds going towards ongoing restoration. Book and pay at Rose’s General Store 5 Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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7.30pm
Hypnosis, by David Tristram
Hypnosis follows the Great Gordo, an alcoholic stage hypnotist, in the twilight of his career. He randomly chooses Alan Briggs as his next stooge, Briggs a mild mannered policeman is a good sport, the audience laughs and everyone goes home. For Gordo, it’s just the end of another show and time for a drink or three before bed, but someone out there has other ideas, extraordinary ideas. The mind games begin, the stakes are raised and we sense there can only be one winner, but who? ÅŒamaru Repertory Theatre, 15 Itchen St. $20pp, students $10pp, groups of 10 or more, $15pp. Book at tickets@ oamarurepertory.co.nz and pay on the night (box office opens for door sales one hour before the performance), or book and pay online at rosesoamaru.co.nz. You can also book and pay in person at Rose’s General Store, 5 Tyne St.
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8.00pm to late
Scottish Settlers’ Ball
Mr John Campbell Gilchrist invites you to a traditional Scottish Ball to celebrate his triumph of becoming the first Mayor of the Borough of ÅŒamaru, such as would have been held in his birthplace of Argyleshire. Tonica will provide music and classic Scottish fare will be served through the evening. A variety of liquid refreshments may be purchased. Dress code. formal Victorian ball attire or dress uniform. Tartans encouraged. Limited places, booking essential. No door sales. Ballroom opens at 7.30pm. Grand March commences at 8pm. Tickets $75 + admin fee from heritagedanceoamaru@gmail. com or text 0274242664.
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Saturday 19th November 2022
8.00am – 1.00pm
North Otago Vintage Car Club Swap Meet
Enter your vintage, classic car or hot rod in the Show & Shine. Hot food and coffee available.
Site holders’ entry from 7am - $15 including 1 free entry.
A & P Showgrounds, 2 Ettrick St. $5 per adult, children under 15 FREE.
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8.30am – 3.00pm
Highland Dancing Competitions
Local highland dancing competitions St Paul’s Church Hall, Wear St. Free.
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9.30am – 4.00pm
Steel Bicycle Heritage Celebration Display
Vintage bicycle display and lots of events on the precinct streets in the afternoon. For visitors this is a great chance to see a collection of stunning old bicycles from about 1910 to 1990. These include a number of racing bikes once raced by some of our top cyclists. ÅŒamaru Badminton Hall, Tyne St. Free.
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10.00am - 12.00am
Crafting with a Scottish Theme
Drop into the library with your children to try some crafting including making your own Scottish family crest.
ÅŒamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St. Free.
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10.00am – 2.30pm
Grandma’s Treasures Sale
A range of Grandma’s treasures have been dusted off for sale - come and see what delightful piece of china or art you might like to purchase! Home-made preserves and baking are also for sale, and a Victorian morning tea is available while you contemplate your purchases. St Luke’s Hall, behind St Luke’s Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St.
Free entry, morning tea $5, cash only please.
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10.00am – 3.00pm
Traditional Tartan Weaving Demonstration
Our weaving shed near the Heritage Precinct will be open daily during the celebrations. Experience how tartans are woven traditionally on our c1895 cast iron Hattersley looms - no electricity, only person power! Visit www.mcleanandco. nz for details on our work. 37 Greta St. Free.
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10.30am – 3.30pm
North Otago Floral Arts Display
Come and see St Luke’s Church (est.1865) which towers over lower Thames St, filled with wonderful floral art displays that set off the majesty of this historic building and the beauty St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St. Gold coin.
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11.00am – 2.30pm
ÅŒamaru Steam and Rail Trip
Welcome aboard the vintage train that will take you on a return trip from the Harbourside Station to the Quarry Siding in the harbour area. Train leaves at 11.00am, 11.45, 1.00pm, 1.45pm and 2.30pm. Weather dependent. Tickets at Harbourside Station, pedestrian access via Itchen St. Adults $12, children under 16 $5, children under 5 free. Family (2 adults + 2 children) $28. EFTPOS available.
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12.00am – 1.00pm
Grand Street Parade & Photo Opportunity
Everyone is invited to join (if in costume), or to watch, the Grand Street Parade as it travels through the Victorian Precinct and lower Thames Street. Victorian costumes, machinery, fun and frivolity. Do you, or an organisation you belong to, want to take part? Contact ovhcommittee@gmail. com if you would like to join the Parade. Cnr Wansbeck St & Harbour St. Free.
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1.00pm – 3.30pm
Heritage Bicycle Championship
New Zealand’s foremost heritage cycling event promises high drama, attracting wheelmen (and women) from all around the globe to take part in sprints, slaloms, relays, slow races, and the ghastly Tyne Street Grunter. Riders, collect your entry forms from the club trailer on Tyne Street prior to 1pm. All riders are encouraged to wear traditional riding attire and the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. Prize-giving for each race for will be held after each event’s championship race. Enquiries to ÅŒamaruordinary@gmail. com or 027 2931059. Harbour St. Free.
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1.00pm – 4pm
Masonic Lodge Open Afternoon
Lodge ÅŒamaru Kilwinning has just celebrated 150 years of their Scottish history and Freemasonry in ÅŒamaru. Come on in and meet a Freemason, look around, enjoy the architecture, ask a question, relax with some Scottish style refreshments. Masonic Lodge, Wansbeck St. Gold coin.
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2.00pm – 3.00pm
Victorian Influences on Janet Frame’s writing
Join us at Janet Frame’s childhood home to hear Ralph Sherwood read excerpts from Victorian prose and poetry. Janet Frame was inspired by many authors who wrote during the Victorian era, so this is a unique opportunity to experience some of those influences while immersed in the home where she grew to love the written word. Janet Frame House, 56 Eden St. $10pp cash, refreshments incl.
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2.00pm – 3.30pm
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea
Tours & teas at this historic Victorian farm, which features restored buildings and heritage sheep breeds. Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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2.00pm – 4.00pm
Clarks Flour Mill Guided Tour
Be intrigued by true tales of the Scottish settlers at the 19thcentury Clarks Flour Mill. Operating at 3pm. Come an hour before operating for guided tour. Clarks Mill, Maheno, 12 kms South of ÅŒamaru on SH1. $15 Adults, $10 Students and Gold Card, Free for Heritage NZ Members.
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2.00pm
ÅŒamaru Challenge Cup Rowing Race
Promenade around the Harbour to the skirl of the pipes, then watch the high drama of the ÅŒamaru Challenge Cup, a race between local rowers and the NZ Navy. The crews will be racing in the Scott’s Own Sea Scout’s cutters around the inner harbour and each will be crewed by six rowers and a coxswain. Enjoy an afternoon of family activities at Friendly Bay beach, and cheer on our local crew. Note: time will depend on tides. Check at www.vhc.co.nz for final time. Friendly Bay & ÅŒamaru Harbour. Free.
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2.00pm
Hypnosis, by David Tristram
Hypnosis follows the Great Gordo, an alcoholic stage hypnotist, in the twilight of his career. He randomly chooses Alan Briggs as his next stooge, Briggs a mild mannered policeman is a good sport, the audience laughs and everyone goes home. For Gordo, it’s just the end of another show and time for a drink or three before bed, but someone out there has other ideas, extraordinary ideas. The mind games begin, the stakes are raised and we sense there can only be one winner, but who? ÅŒamaru Repertory Theatre, 15 Itchen St. $20pp, students $10pp, groups of 10 or more, $15pp. Book at tickets@ oamarurepertory.co.nz and pay on the night (box office opens for door sales one hour before the performance), or book and pay online at rosesoamaru.co.nz. You can also book and pay in person at Rose’s General Store, 5 Tyne St.
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3.30pm – 4.30pm
Victorian Fashion Show
Crinolines, Bustles, and Suits, oh my!! The fashions of the Victorian Era will evolve before your eyes as elegant ladies and dapper gentlemen take to the catwalk. From crinolines to bustles, to the puffiest of puffed sleeves, find out what trends reigned supreme when Victoria was Queen. Miss Temby invites fashionable ladies and gentlemen to take part - please register your interest at misstemby@gmail.com before 10th November. Scottish Hall, 10 Tyne St. Limited numbers, $5pp book and pay online at www.vhc.co.nz or cash at the door.
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5.00pm – 6.00pm
What’s Happening at the Junction Hotel?
This Oamaru landmark, built in 1874, on the corner of Wansbeck and Towey Streets, is being brought back to life. Come and view recent progress – upstairs and downstairs. Tickets $20 with proceeds going towards ongoing restoration. Book and pay at Rose’s General Store 5 Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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8.00pm to late
Ceilidh
Join us for a night of fun and old-fashioned dancing. Let your hair down and have a knees-up until the midnight hour. Dunedin’s Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will provide the music and call the dances to help you romp through the evening. A light supper will be served and liquid refreshments can be purchased (cash bar). Victorian dress encouraged, but not required. Scottish Hall, 10 Tyne St. $45pp, limited numbers, book and pay online at www.vhc.co.nz.
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Sunday 20th November 2022
9.30am - 10.30am
Mass at St Patrick’s Basilica
Victorian dress optional. All welcome. 68 Reed St. Free.
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9.30am – 3.00pm
Steel Bicycle Heritage Celebration
Display and Swap Meet Vintage bicycle display (open to the public) and swap meet. For visitors this is a great chance to see a collection of stunning old bicycles from about 1910 to 1990. These include a number of racing bikes once raced by some of our top cyclists. ÅŒamaru Badminton Hall, Tyne St. Free.
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9.45am - 10.25am
Organ Recital
Enjoy the magnificent sound of the organ at the historic St Luke’s Anglican Church, as Dr Ron Newton plays a selection of music that would have been popular in the Victorian era. You are welcome to stay for the heritage service that follows (see below). St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St. Free.
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10.00am – 3.15pm
ÅŒamaru Steam and Rail Trip
Welcome aboard the vintage train that will take you on a return trip from the Harbourside Station to the Quarry Siding in the harbour area. Train leaves every 45 minutes, starting at 10.00 am. Last trip 2.30pm. Weather dependent. Tickets at Harbourside Station, pedestrian access via Itchen Street. Adults $12, children under 16 $5, children under 5 free. Family (2 adults + 2 children) $28. EFTPOS available.
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10.00am – 4.00pm
Network Waitaki Victorian Fete
The Network Waitaki Victorian Fete is a day jam-packed with fun for the whole family. You will be thrilled with the incredible Victorian costumes, street performers, magicians and stilt walkers around every corner, ensuring the day is one to remember. Come along and join in all the fun of the fair! Dress up in your Victorian best and support a great cause - this event is the annual fundraiser for the ÅŒamaru Whitestone Civic Trust with proceeds going towards preserving New Zealand’s best collection of Victorian heritage buildings here in ÅŒamaru. Harbour St. Entry at gate $10 for adults, under 18s FREE.
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10.00am
Heritage Service
St Paul’s Presbyterian Church 5 Coquet St. Free.
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10.30am - 11.30am
St Luke’s Anglican Church Heritage Service
Dress up in your finery and enjoy a church service that moves from Victorian liturgy to modern times, followed by a Victorian morning tea. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St. Free.
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11.45am – 3.30p
North Otago Floral Arts Display
Come and see St Luke’s Church (est.1865) which towers over lower Thames St, filled with wonderful floral art displays that set off the majesty of this historic building and the beauty of the stained glass windows. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr Tees St & Itchen St. Gold coin.
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1.00pm – 3.00pm
Clarks Flour Mill Guided Tour
Be intrigued by true tales of the Scottish settlers at the 19th century Clarks Flour Mill. Operating at 2pm. Come an hour before operating for a guided tour. Clarks Mill, Maheno, 12 kms South of ÅŒamaru on SH1. $15 Adults, $10 Students and Gold Card, Free for Heritage NZ Members.
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2.00pm – 3.00pm
Totara Estate Guided Tour and Afternoon Tea
Tours & Teas! Watch and listen for tales of (or from!) the four Great Scotsmen of Totara Estate. Enjoy our famous scones! Totara Estate, 565 Alma-Maheno Rd. $25 Adults, $20 Students and Gold Card, $15 Heritage NZ Members, $10 Children. Booking recommended, phone 03 4331269 or email on totaraestate@heritage.org.nz.
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2.00pm – 4.00pm
Hypnosis, by David Tristram
Hypnosis follows the Great Gordo, an alcoholic stage hypnotist, in the twilight of his career. He randomly chooses Alan Briggs as his next stooge, Briggs a mild mannered policeman is a good sport, the audience laughs and everyone goes home. For Gordo, it’s just the end of another show and time for a drink or three before bed, but someone out there has other ideas, extraordinary ideas. The mind games begin, the stakes are raised and we sense there can only be one winner, but who? ÅŒamaru Repertory Theatre, 15 Itchen St. $20pp, students $10pp, groups of 10 or more, $15pp. Book at tickets@ oamarurepertory.co.nz and pay on the night (box office opens for door sales one hour before the performance), or book and pay online at rosesoamaru.co.nz. You can also book and pay in person at Rose’s General Store, 5 Tyne St.
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2.00pm – 4.00pm
Headstones and Stories Walking Tour
Conservation historian Helen Stead’s final event on the Celebrations’ calendar is a walk through the old cemetery. Laid out in denominational blocks and sections, stories of individuals, family and district endeavour, live on through carved names and dates inscribed in stone. Meet opposite 63 Greta St. $20.00pp. Book through Helen at helenstead18@gmail.com and bring cash on the day, or book and pay at Rose’s General Store in Tyne St or online at rosesoamaru.co.nz.
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2.45pm – 3.30pm
Victorian Hymn Singing at St Luke’s Church
Come along and join us as we sing a range of hymns from Victorian times - Ancient and Modern, Wesleyan, and Revival - while Ron Newton plays the Bechstein grand piano. St Luke’s Anglican Church, Cnr of Tees St & Itchen St. Free.
7:30pm