Clubs join forces for membership drive

Groups run by volunteers are the backbone of any community, but they need residents to participate if they are to survive.

If you’ve ever heard someone say there is nothing to do in Warkworth, then now is the time to kick them off the couch and tell them to get along to the Warkworth Town Hall on Sunday, October 30.

More than 40 local groups representing everything from arts and culture to heritage, sport and environmental work will be showcasing what they do and how people can get involved.

The Groups & Clubs Day was first held in 2018 after staff at Warkworth Library noticed that many groups were struggling to recruit new members.

The first club day was a huge success and was repeated in 2019. However, due to Covid, it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021.

Librarian Katie Mitchell says that as a result of the event, a noticeboard made by the Warkworth Mens Shed, now hangs on the wall outside the library promoting lots of groups and clubs in the area.

The Groups & Clubs Day will run from 10am to 2pm and admission is free.

There is still time for clubs to participate.

Info: www.warkworthtownhall.nz or 027 527 8869

Check out the event:

https://www.localmatters.co.nz/events/community/groups-and-clubs-expo-day/