2145 Whangarei Heads Rd, McLeod Bay, RD4, Whangarei Heads 0174 October 2012 Phone : 434 0885

Fax : 434 0887 Email : mtmanaia@xtra.co.nz Edited By : (Secretary) Barbara Bowyer Phone : 434 0792 Email : barbarabowyer@yahoo.co.nz President : John Diamond Phone : 434-0578 : 021-055-1863 Email : jond@clear.net.nz
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CAR BOOT SALE :

LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH : $5 PER SITE Exciting times are upon us

Next Sale Sunday 28 October

Top car park of Club : Open to buyers from 9am to 1pm Club Bar Open from Midday

BISTRO NEWS

As we are fully aware Summer is certainly on its way, to Everyone is welcome, please contact the club in regard to available celebrate this the Mount Manaia Club Bistro is spaces as we only have 30, bookings are usually essential. The BBQ launching its Brand New Summer Menu with plenty of will be running. . . So come along and grab a bargain Sorry no food stalls allowed, but baking, preserves etc choices ranging from a Rump Steak, Fresh Fish and are OK Beef Stroganoff to Caesar Salad, Curry and freshly made Pasta dishes. Kids can upgrade a main meal to a combo including an Ice Cream dessert for just $1!!!!!! A full light bites menu will also be available for that snack with a cold beer. And of course who could forget the Soon to be Famous Mount Manaia Seafood Platter, a platter for sharing with your friends and family alike. . So please bring yourselves, your families and your friends to the Manaia Club. New faces are always welcome and we always welcome new faces. I look forward to seeing you all. BISTRO OPEN NEW YEARS EVE CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE Saturday 1 December $25.00 : Non-diners $5.00 Mark it on your calendar : tickets on sale soon : watch for posters KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday 16 December : 2pm For children & grandchildren of members Parents/Grandparents to supply a gift up to the value of $10 : Club will supply food & drink for the children and organise games - more in next newsletter Santa will be there to pass out gifts

Jenny Tito, Alistair Stephenson, Diane Tregidga & Howard Murden selling sausages at the inaugural Car Boot Sale last month MELBOURNE CUP Tuesday 6 November from 4pm Bottle of wine for the best hat worn by a male & female ClubMember Have a flutter Sweepstake available

The annual Chartered Clubs Lion Breweries sponsored race day was held recently at Ruakaka. 20+ clubs attended and a team from our Club, consisting of Train Driver Pete, Les, Radar & Dolphin, had a great day out. Each team received $200 to bet on the races, which lasted to the last race with no help from TIPS from friend and Vice President of the Racing Club, Granty Adams. The Chartered Clubs Committee won the competition but, after being dropped off at The Grand Hotel to wait for Stans Van, our team did well on the pokies with wins in excess of $500. Our Club was happy to partially cover this teams safe travel with Stan.
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That is so you Howard - nah just kidding. He and Diane made a great team cooking up sausages at the Car Boot Sale. Come and try their bacon & egg sandwiches next time. COMMITTEE NEWS It is with regret that we received Phis resignation from the committee. Her energy and enthusiasm throughout the Rugby World Cup is well remembered. However, she is still happy to help out from time to time with special events such as the Kids Xmas Party. There will be some disruptions coming soon when our new chiller arrives from overseas. The storage area out back is to be extended a wee bit and hopefully the work will be completed by Christmas

Friends gathered in the Cub on 22nd September to farewell long time members Wayne Rastrick & Helen Drew and Alan Gilbert & Julie Freakley. It is just coincidental that these two couples are chasing their dreams at the same time. Wayne & Helen have headed to Whitianga, but we will see them back from time to time as Wayne has work commitments in the area. Al & Julie are heading to Queensland seeking sun and work. Al was Bar Manager for many years as well as giving some time on the committee. Julie is a past President and Trustee of the Club. Both have been very committed club members and will be sorely missed. To all four of you, we wish you well and hope your dreams come true. Monday Girls will not be the same.
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Don Grimwood, President of the Pool Section, receiving the trophy from Ngunguru Club representative

POOL VISITS : On September 29th Ngunguru Club came across for a return pool match. They brought with them a very nice trophy, which will be played for in future matches. What a great turn out and what a fun time we all had. We barely won in the end. I would have taken the dumb player trophy, hitting 5 balls in with one great whack - one being the Black!!!! As I write this Im hoping our luck holds Labour Weekend when Otorohanga Clubs Travel Section come out for a challenge match. The Clubs Annual Open Pool Championships have started. This is always a hotly played championship so watch out for posters displaying when the finals are to be played - probably around December.

We Want You To Get Home Safely We urge you to take some personal responsibility in keeping yourselves and others on the road safe, particularly as the Silly Season is about to begin To this end we will subsidise your trip home from the Club to the value of $6 per trip - not per person. Collect a chit from bar staff and they will be happy to phone alternative transport for you.