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Museum to benefit from bowls fundraiser.jpg "bowls fundraiser(copy)") The Mangawhai Bowls Annual Men’s Fours Charity Tournament on March 29 and 30 boasts a $10,000 prize pool this year, with proceeds going towards construction of the new museum building.Platinum sponsor Bayleys has pledged support for the tournament over the next two years in a bid to see the project come to fruition. Bayleys auctioneer Chris Findlay will bring over 20 years experience to a charity auction starting at 6pm on March 29. An attractive list of donated items, including two nights accommodation in Oakura, artwork and sports memorabilia totaling $5000 will be up for live bidding, in addition to a silent auction throughout the day. “Having a nationally recognised institution such as Bayleys involved is an exciting step forward for both our club and this event,” says organiser Adam Booth. The Mangawhai Museum project has been in the making for more than a decade and is starting to develop as a focal point for the community, Mr Booth said. Bayleys Mangawhai manager Sandy Allen said it is important to bolster the hard work of locals who have raised most of the $1.5million needed since before work began in 2009. It is hoped the museum will see the return of many historically significant items that have been lost to other museums including Mansion House on Kawau Island. Money raised from the event will fund the interior fit-out at an estimated cost of around $100,000. Top New Zealand bowlers are expected at the two-day tournament that will see 128 players take to the Mangawhai green. Local team members will be collecting fresh pipis and mussels from the nearby beach for a special player’s barbecue. Entries to the tournament are limited to the first 32 teams at a cost of $320. Contact Adam Booth 027 4155 752 for more information and to enter. ON THE GREEN: Bayleys Mangawhai team member Shelley Lambert enjoys a game of bowls. –PHOTO/Supplied |
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