21 January 2018
We have an exciting local event next weekend, the annual Bethells Beach/Te Henga Community Day January 28 2018. In the spirit of promoting such a wonderful event, there is now a special price on our Rates page for guests who may wish to attend.
This is a day for everyone to enjoy. Come on down to the local beach domain and join in all the activities in a fun filled day for all the family/whanau. Please remember to bring cash for purchasing raffles tickets and to buy from stalls as there is no EFT POS available.
Community Day is a not for profit/self-funded event. Money raised on the day funds the next year’s Day. It is also a fundraising day for the Bethells Volunteer Fire Service and for the Bethells Surf Lifesaving Club. Please give generously.
The Bethells Volunteer Fire Service are kept BUSY out here, (they had 4 callouts in 12 hours recently). They are an amazing group of Volunteers, who also have jobs to go to as well, and yet turn out at all hours. They provide a safety net for all Locals and Visitors and cover fire, accidents and misadventure. This is their only fundraiser. Community Day is not a big earner for them and yet they still patiently provide water slides, rides on the fire engine, etc. They are not running their usual drinks tent this year.
You will be met by children from the Bethells Surf Lifesaving Club asked for a gold coin donation. All cars are stopped at the beach end bridge. Our Lifesavers provide a hugely important service to all who swim or surf at the beach.
The programme is as follows:
Off-Road Race
Starts at 9.30am from the domain for all adults and children. Run or walk off-road race around the lake, over to O’Neill’s and back to the domain (around 14km). Call Vicki on 810 9077 for more information or just turn up at 9amish
Live Music
Come and be entertained by the stunning line up of local talent. If you would like to perform please contact Rico 8109101
The West’s Got Talent
Kid’s Talent Quest from 12.30 to 1.30pm. Always a popular event for our many talented rangatahi/youth to enter. All welcome with prizes for the winners. Register with Belinda on the day.
Cake Baking Competition
Love baking? Bring along your finest cake by 10am for judging by an experienced cake eater and maker Annette Lees. This year we are having a separate section for children up to 14 years old. A special prize for the winner of each section. All cakes will be sold off at the end of the competition to raise funds for next Community Day.
Art Tent
A great opportunity to bring along your art for sale or display. No commission. Bring your work ready to hang or sited by 9am on the day. All care will be taken with your art work.
Food Stalls/Car Boot Sales
Just turn up on the day $5 per stall
Other Activities include……
The famous water slide
Bethells Beach Surf Lifesaving Stall
Raffles
Bethells/Te Henga merchandise – T shirts, stickers, caps
Opportunity to pick up an updated local phone list
Please Note: DOGS TO BE KEPT ON A LEASH
Want to give a helping hand on the day? We welcome people from 8 – 9.30am to help set up tents and then again from 5-6pm to take down and tidy up.
Please contact Sue Beesley 8109234