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20 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 23, ISSUE 2 - 2017 c l u b l i f e : S O U T H I S L A N D
Nelson has few peers when it comes to sunny
climate, wine, boutique beers, arts and crafts, fruit
and hops. Tahunanui, meaning big sandy beach,
is the city’s playground; the wide expanse of sand,
calm, warm waters, and steady breezes make it ideal
for swimming, kite surfing, or just lazing in the sun.
Not far from the beach is the Nelson Suburban
Club. Incorporating the RSA, this modern building
has facilities to serve social locals and visiting
clubbies.
There’s a bit of renovation going on at the
moment. The building was bought by a local firm,
Gibbons Holdings, which has leased back to the
club the space needed for members to pursue their
activities. Unneeded areas are being converted into
car parking or retail space.
Rebecca Truscott, who describes herself as the
club’s girl Friday, says that once renovations are
complete, the future looks very exciting.
“The cafe is open every day except Monday,
A warm and friendly welcome is assured at Club
Waimea in Richmond.
The club prides itself on its friendly, sociable and
community-minded approach and its comfortable
and relaxed atmosphere.
Since officially opening in 1974 with 650
members, the club has continued to update its
grounds and facilities to cater for an ever-growing
membership.
Major renovations in 2006 included enlarging the
restaurant and adding two new function rooms; and
in 2012, a newly refurbished outdoor bowling green
opened.
And, with the Richmond Bowling Club’s
move,Club Waimea has an all-weather green.
Club Waimea offers a comprehensive range of
facilities including:
• Full bar facilities, open daily from 11am
• Phil’s Place Restaurant, which serves both
buffet and bistro available Thursday-Sunday from
5.30pm
• Full catering options for business meetings,
CLUB WAIMEA
NELSON SUBURBAN
PHOTOS: Patrons pack out the Members Bar at the Nelson Suburban Club. The Club cafe, full size snooker tables and courtesy van are other drawcards at the popular venue.
Renovations herald ‘exciting future’
from 4.30pm,” she says. “It is well patronised by
members, serving a la carte meals, plus carvery
meals from Thursday to Sunday.”
Certainly the menu has variety, and prices are
what you might expect in a club. Specials, such
as curry and a pint for less than $20, sound pretty
tempting.
“The renovations allow us to retain the bar and
cafe, pokies and TAB, and all the areas members
want for their sub-clubs,” she says.
As in most clubs, members can take part in
indoor bowls, darts, pool snooker and poker. This
club also offers cards, housie, quiz nights, scrabble,
rock and roll dancing, line dancing and a garden
club. To keep everyone tidy, a hairdresser comes in
on Wednesdays. Some of the groups, such as cards
and darts, are involved in local competitions.
Saturday nights are entertainment time. A
variety of gigs from country and western, through
rock ‘n’ roll, to karaoke keep the place humming.
Rebecca says planning for Christmas and New Year
celebrations are on the agenda. Members and holiday
makers should watch the website or Facebook page.
You name it – there’s every chance we’ve got it
weddings, funerals, and events that may need
special requirements.
• Courtesy van
• Large-screen televisions for sports, racing, and
general viewing, all upgraded this year
• Self-serve TAB terminal
• 18 machine gaming room
• Squash courts
• Caravan park with full amenities 64 powered
and 10 non-powered sites
• Function rooms for hire for up to 350 people,
two smaller function rooms, each for up to 60.
• An outdoor bowls facility ab;e to seat up to 100
people.
• Adjuncts offering something for just about
everyone, including cards, darts, fishing, golf, pool,
indoor and outdoor bowls, line dancing, and a four-
part men’s harmony singing group.
PHOTOS: Sport and racing are well covered at Club Waimea with new large-screen telvisions for patrons. Classic car enthusiasts flock to Club Waimea on
the first Sunday of every month to enjoy the buffet put on by the club’s Phil’s Place Restaurant.
345 LOWER QUEEN ST, RICHMOND
P: 543 9179 E:
BOOK YOUR FUNCTION NOW
Business Meetings, Corporate Functions, Birthdays,
Weddings and Family Celebrations.
Full Facilities Available Including;
Hall, Conference Rooms, Full Catering and Bar Services
All weather Outdoor Bowls Arena
Tuesday Housie 1pm, Quiz 7.30pm
Wednesday Pool 7.30pm
Thursday Poker 7pm, Rock n Roll Dancing 7.30pm
Saturdays Live Music 7pm
Club Cafe offers an a la carte menu, and carvery available
Thursday to Sunday
Open from 4pm Tuesday to Sunday at 168 Tahunanui Drive
03 548 6815 | |