The Group’s Aims:
To enjoy and take pride in the heritage and history of the Waimate District.
To encourage tourism through highlighting heritage architecture, Edwardian life, culture and entertainment
Hold events with an Edwardian theme which raise the profile of our Heritage
What We Do:
Annual weekend of Edwardian Heritage Celebrations
Heritage events, Outings to historical venues
Heritage costume workshops
Manage the Costumier (Costume Hire).
Lane’s Cottage restoration
Support for other Heritage Groups
Morning Teas , Fun & fellowship
Contact us: Jennie on 03 689 9070 / jck.waimate@gmail.com Or John on 03 689 6577
9th and 10th March 2019 Events for Saturday - 10.30am Historic Tour of Waimate Old Cemetery - Free, 1pm to 4.30pm "Remember When" exhibition at Waimate Museum $2 on door, 6.30pm Dinner at Studholme Hotel - $30 pp, bookings by 28 Feb. Sunday "Steam Up Day" at Bushtown 10am to 4pm Check out our facebook page for details of these events.
Membership $10 Individual / $15 Couple per year.
We hold monthly coffee mornings and regular visits to historical venues.
Events coming up in 2019
Next Events
No Morning tea in March, next morning tea Saturday 6th April 10.30am - A Golden Celebratory Morning Tea Contact Jenni for venue and more details
9th and 10th March Heritage weekend - see Edwardian Weekend page for details
Saturday 30th March - Bus Tour to Waipiata & Oturehua - Contact Committee members for more info
Check out our Facebook page for latest events
The Costumier - Edwardian Costume Hire Need an outfit for the Edwardian weekend celebrations or any of our events? We have a wide selection of Men's, Women's and Children's costumes and accessories for hire $10 per outfit. Also beautiful hats for formal events always available. Open by appointment (day or evening) Call: Vee 689 6229 Facebook: Waimate Edwardian Heritage Group
Built in 1879, Resorted 2015, Located at Bushtown Heritage Park, Waimate.