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Rugby Remembers –
Lest we Forget
The weekend opens with Rugby Remembers – remembering those who lost their lives in war, especially the All Blacks. Also, Katikati Rugby Club is 145 years old, one year younger than the Irish Rugby Football Union – we remember their grass roots rugby academy and the many successful players who have passed through the Club. We will have speakers of international repute and those who have been to Letterkenny Rugby Club and the Dave Gallaher Memorial. Visiting this club is part of the All Black tradition; come and hear the stories of the fierce rivalry and the friendships that have developed. Please reserve your place as there is limited capacity in the Memorial Hall.
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Irish Folk Music Evening
An Irish Folk Evening will be held in the evening and is a ticketed event. Katikati Folk Club holds monthly concerts and this will have a strong focus on Irish folk music https://katikatifolkclub.co.nz/sept-12-irish-night.html. This is a ticketed event so don’t miss out
https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/an-evening-of-irish-music-and-craic-friday-12-september.
Colin Urwin, international Irish Folk singer will appear on the Saturday afternoon 14.30 at the Memorial Hall and share his tales of Ireland https://www.colinurwin.com details of reserving a place for this free event will be listed shortly. He will also appear at other events during the weekend.
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Town Procession – Moore Park to Town
There will be a procession from Moore Park to town starting at 10.15 – join us at Moore Park. The procession will travel along Carisbrooke and into town for more festivities at the Opening Event. We have a festival of music and remembrance in the Memorial Hall. But the action has not finished – we move on to International Folk Singer and the Settler’s Dance.
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Opening Event
This will be a welcome to guests and a festival of celebration, with local bands and welcoming speeches in the Memorial Hall at 11.00am but other events will be underway. There will be a market in town and food trucks and entertainment in the village square for all to enjoy. After the Memorial Hall event we grab a bite to eat and amble down to the Landing for the 1.30 arrival of boats to be greeted by iwi and then a tree planting commemoration. There will also be a book signing in the Arts Junction – the book updates the history of Katikati and builds on earlier works. There will be a gallery of photos from the archives, which Katipo Print will be able to reproduce for visitors provided there is no copyright. We are also a parade ‘travel through transport’ – cars, bicycles and other modes of transport starting at 10.15 from Moore Park to the Memorial Hall and vintage cars will be on display. Meander through the town and look at the murals of many of the characters who have made Katikati what it is today. https://katikatiopenairart.co.nz
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Irish and International Folk Singer – Colin Urwin
At 2.30pm we have Colin Urwin, from Northern Ireland, is a modern-day Seanchaí — a folk singer, songwriter, oral storyteller, poet, and author. Steeped in the folklore and traditions of his native County Antrim, and passionate about the region’s ancient ties to Scotland, he is one of the most authentic voices in contemporary storytelling. With over 40 years of performance experience. He captivates audiences around the world with his humour, a rich blend of tradition and originality, and his many hauntingly beautiful stories, songs, and verse. He is joining us for the Katikati 150th Anniversary and will be in town and at other events but enjoy this concert in the Park. Go to his web page and listen to his tales https://www.colinurwin.com Please reserve your place.
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Settlers’ Dance
This will kick off at 7.00 pm in the Memorial Hall. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in period costume – jeans and straw in your hair will do – it’s a time for fun and festivity! There will be a band and dancing though the ages with people on hand to show you the dance moves and get you in the swing of things. It will be loud, raucous and a serious laugh with food provided by the fabulous volunteers of Katikati. Only a gold coin donation required.
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Athenree Homestead
After a day of activities, relax on Sunday at Athenree Homestead https://www.athenreehomestead.org.nz where a function is being held in the beautiful historical home and surrounds of Adela and Captain Hugh Stewart. Tea and scones will be available with more of the traditional Ulster Irish hospitality for visitors to enjoy.
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The Longest Journey
DIRECTED BY JULIE THOMAS. Join travellers from the 1870s on an adventure through time and space in a very special time-travelling machine! Commemorating 150 years since the arrival of the first Irish settlers.
Adults $20 • Children* $10 Family concessions $50 (2 adults and 2 children *under 12 years old) On sale from September 1 at THE ARTS JUNCTION and online at www.theartsjunction.org.nz
AT THE ARTS JUNCTION
Main Road, Katikati
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH @7PM
SATURDAY 20TH @7PM
SUNDAY 21ST MATINEE @2PM
THURSDAY 25TH @7PM
FRIDAY 26TH @7PM
SATURDAY 27TH MATINEE @2PM
Sunday will also be an opportunity for descendants to visit the graves of their forefathers and mothers at the local Katikati Cemetery on the outskirts of town. A time to reflect and remember those hardy souls and soles that left such enormous footprints for us to follow.