22/09/2026
Hi everyone
A quieter week last week but another busy week coming up for our staff with plenty of off-site functions.
Just a note that the Club will be CLOSED this Saturday 26th September with a private function taking place here.
THE WALL
Well the guys have made great inroads on the wall. While sad to see our beloved wall go, it did become necessary and we look forard to the finish product.
We are expecting this demolition and construction to take until December so there is going to be a long period of disruption.
The footpath outside the Club is closed and temporary traffic management is in place to help pedestrians move safely through the area. Drivers may experience temporary changes to road layout, signage or speed limits around the site.
There is now a one way system operating around the Club, starting from our Studholme Street second entrance (not the main entrance). Please travel around the Club SLOWLY and exit via the bowling greens onto Lorne Street. There will be space to drop patrons off
by the front door and there may be limited parking available in the carpark, otherwise all persons should be looking to park on Lorne Street. You can walk through to the Club past the bowling greens but please be aware of the humps and uneven surface.
The courtesy van will be operating and will get you door to door so please consider using this. The van will be free for use during this time. Just ring the Club on the night to book. Phone (07) 889 7014
DO NOT park in the staff carparks. Disabled users should park at the end of the staff parks, but please make sure you do not block access to Lorne Street. Disabled users should display their disability carparking signs at all times.
Please do not let all this work put you off coming down. We need your patronage more than ever at this time! The Club will be open normal hours.
In other news:
BLUE SEPTEMBER:
We are supporting Blue September, supporting men’s health, this Thursday 24th September.
Come dressed in blue and be in to win!
BINGO:
This Friday 25th September with first call at 7pm
CLUB CLOSED SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
BIG QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER:
(NOTE: There is no Quiz night on Friday 2nd October)
Saturday night, 3rd October.
Register your team now! WE NEED MORE TEAMS!!
$100 per team, teams of 6
Prizes for best dressed, winners and spot prizes
Theme is ‘Circus’
This fundraiser is for the wall.
NEIL DIAMOND SHOW:
Friday 16th October
Tickets on sale now, $25
CLIFF RICHARD SHOW:
Rescheduled to Friday 13th November
Tickets still on sale
If you have tickets but can’t make the new date, please contact us to arrange a refund or check in with the bar staff.
SHOW TICKETS ON-LINE:
You can purchase tickets to any of our shows on-line. Please contact the Club for bank details.
95th ANNIVERSARY CLUB SHIRTS:
A design has been settled on and we are now taking orders for 95th Anniversary Club shirts.
If you are interested in purchasing, just check in at the bar and we will sort you out.
DONATIONS:
As has been mentioned a number of times, both within the Club and here in our newsletter, we are looking for donations to assist the Club with its upcoming financial cost of repairing the retaining wall.
Many discussions and negotiations have been had between your Executive Committee and MPDC, and, after at least 5 years, we have now reached agreement.
Council is funding 70% of the repair, while Morrinsville RSA is responsible for 30% of the cost, with a cash payment of $100,000 to be made by us on completion of the project.
Donations will assist with the cash payment while we are also looking at Grants from other sources to also assist.
A number of people have already kindly donated to the Club either by way of a cash payment over the bar or by bank payment. We are incredibly grateful to all who have supported us.
You can still make a payment, either at the Club or on-line. Bank details below.
All donations over $5 are eligible for a Tax refund so if you would like a receipt please get in touch.
If you would like to donate you can either pay online or we will accept cash/eft-pos through the bar. Just let the bar staff know what it is for. Please contact the Club for bank details.
All donations are confidential.
Sponsorship:
Many thanks to Nikki Elder who has been walking the streets of Morrinville on the lookout for Club sponsors.
We have had a wonderful response from the business community.
If you know of someone or a business that would like to provide sponsorship, please get in touch with the Club office and we will arrange for someone to contact them.
NEW WORLD STICKERS:
If anyone is not wanting their New World knife stickers, we would love to have them!!
Just drop any unwanted stickers off to the Club next time you’re in.
Many thanks!
ALPHABET RACING:
This competition is proving very interesting with the 'lead' changing multiple times.
We go for the closest race meeting to us on the relevant Saturday, and this week’s meeting is ‘Hastings’
Check the board in our sports bar area for your ‘letter’ for this week and current standings.
MEMBERS DRAW:
No luck for D. Bell who missed out on $1,100.
Thursday night we are at $1,200!!!
HARDLUCK DRAW:
Congratulations to S. Johnson who took home the Hardluck Draw last week, just over $300.
Thursday nights $1 a ticket.
Winner takes the lot!!
JOKER DRAW:
No luck last Saturday night with the Joker still hiding!
Saturday nights, dependent on numbers.
$1 a ticket.
Turn over the Joker and you win $1,000!
T & C’s apply
LONE DINERS LUNCHEON:
Morrinsville Lions will be hosting a ‘Lone Diners Lunch’ on Sunday 4th October 2026 at the Rotary Community Hall in Canada Street.
If you are aged over 60 and living alone and may be interested in attending and you haven’t already received an invitation, please contact Graham Pickett, Chairman of their Health and Welfare committee on 027 4875972.
OUTDOOR BOWLS:
Play has started again for our Outdoor Bowlers plus Twilight bowls commences on 27th October
If you have any questions about the Bowling Club, please contact Graham Pickett on 027 4875972
A reminder that to be a member of any of our sub-clubs, you must first be a member of the RSA.
CLUB HOURS THIS WEEK:
Open Wednesday from 6.30pm
Open Thursday and Friday from 4pm.
CLOSED Saturday night
Kitchen open Thursday and Friday from 5pm
Courtesy van available. Phone the Club on the night to book
Club phone: (07) 889 7014
Email: [email protected]
We would like to thank the local businesses who have come on board and are now providing sponsorship. We encourage our members to support those sponsors who support us.
Flooring Xtra
Health 2000
Stretton Group
Unichem Morrinsville
Morrinsville Decor
Rae & Wright
Vet Clinic Morrinsville
CWG Law
Novus Glass
