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Thursday 14th december
Do you fancy a day out? Are you looking for a special Christmas gift? Look no further. Please join us for a festive outing at Riverstone and help us to raise funds for the Waitaki Girls’ High School Music and Drama Suite. Get a group of family or friends together and enjoy Riverstone Castle in all its Christmas glory. Indulge in a delicious Riverstone Lunch and be inspired by our guest speakers.
11.00am-3.00pm
· 11am Welcome Ceremony at the North Entrance of Riverstone Castle
Castle Tour
· 1pm Lunch at Riverstone Kitchen with inspirational input
Karen HEALEY
Karen writes science fiction, fantasy and magical romance for young adults and adults. Her recent books include Bespoke and Bespelled and (as Kate Healey) the Olympus Inc. series. Karen is an Aurealis and Sir Julius Vogel award winner and has been a finalist for the ALA Morris Award and the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, among others. Karen Healey is an alumna of Waitaki Girls’ and lives in Christchurch, where she jars stubborn scenes loose by wandering along the river.
A heartfelt thanks to Debbie and Ross Ward, owner-operators of “Mariner Suites” for accommodating Karen while she is back in Ōamaru.
· Win a Getaway
Thanks to the generosity of Amber and Patrick Tyrrell www.valleyviews.co.nz you will go in the draw for a unique and unrivalled off-the-grid experience in the Waitaki Valley near Kurow. Valley Views Glamping provides glamorous camping in luxury geodesic dome tents. The voucher includes accommodation and breakfast for 2.
More raffle prizes to be won on the day.
Ticket price: $125 - includes welcome drink and nibbles, castle tour, 2-course lunch and beverage, raffle ticket and a donation to WGHS Music and Drama Suite.