
Bingo, a quiz night and a vintage car rally are some of the events being planned to mark Daffodil Day in the Mahurangi/Kaipara area this year.
Daffodil Day is about showing support for cancer research and awareness, and cancer societies who are doing their best with volunteers to raise funds. While the day officially falls on August 31, fundraising events are being held throughout the month.
Charlene Morrison, from the Warkworth ANZ branch, is organising a bingo night at the Warkworth Bowling Club on August 16 starting at 5.30pm for nibbles, bingo from 6pm. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes nibbles, dinner and entertainment. She says $10 from every ticket goes to the Cancer Society.
Call into the bank to reserve a table or call Charlene on 021 831 488.
The Daffodil Rally & Car Show, organised by the Waitemata, North Shore and Wellsford/Warkworth branches of the Vintage Car Club of NZ will be held on August 20.
The rally will start at the North Shore Airfield and the cars will make their way to Matakana for lunch and a public display next to the school from midday onwards.
Each vehicle will pay a $10 entry fee which will be donated to the Cancer Society.
The Mangawhai Tavern will host a special Daffodil Day Quiz Night on Tuesday August 29. The night will start at 7pm and bookings are essential. Phone John on 09 431 4505.