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Ōrewa Lions are thinking back to the 1980s for inspiration as they put together their 40th Big Dig fundraiser.
The event is a beach treasure hunt, which sees hundreds of children dig in the sand on Ōrewa Beach for ice-block sticks which they then swap for prizes such as toys, puzzles and games.
Ōrewa Lions volunteers put a lot of work into running The Big Dig and all funds raised go back into the community. This year the HBC Youth Centre is the beneficiary.
The 2022 event was cancelled because of Covid-19 restrictions, making January 14, 2023 the 40th time the Big Dig has been held.
Ōrewa Lions project director Helen Roderick says with times tough out there, they have reduced the entry price to $5 for both Under and Over 5-years-of-age categories so that as many children as possible can join the fun.
As well as the digging itself, there will be a range of family entertainment on offer including rides, lucky dips, raffles, sack races and more. Ice cream and other food trucks will be on site, and Lions will run a sausage sizzle.
The Big Dig is on Saturday, January 14 (wet day, 15th) on Ōrewa Beach by the surf club. Ticket sales start 8.30am and Under 5-year-olds dig at 9.30am and Over 5s at 10am.
