This annual treat takes place in the great party venue of Anne and Roy’s home, 21 Gordon Road, Plimmerton. All folkies and musos are welcome.

The party starts at 2 pm, and the barbecue will be going from 5 pm. Bring something for the barbie, salads etc., your drink of choice and of course instruments and voices to celebrate the day.

Acoustic Routes Christmas Party, Sue and Kim Rose’s home, 329a Paekakariki Hill Road Pauahatanui, Saturday 15 December, 3 pm

Sue and Kim have once again very kindly offered to host this year’s AR Christmas party at their gorgeous rural retreat nestled in a little valley about 3 km from the Pauahatanui shops. (It’s about the same distance from Wellington as Plimmerton.)

We warmly invite you, your family and any like-minded and/or musical friends. (Sorry, no dogs, no matter how musical.) 

What To Bring

Please bring a plate of food for supper, a bottle of what you like to drink, and of course instruments and songs. We ask that you give a Koha, which will be donated to a charity in time for Christmas. Disposable plates, etc., will be provided but those of you who have picnic sets could bring them too, to help reduce the waste.

Instructions for Getting There

Sue and Kim’s home is 3.29 kilometres from Pauatahanui village, heading north up the Paekakariki Hill Rd. At the end of a long straight you’ll find the golf club on the right. Turn left into the drive just past that, cross the bridge and take the left-hand fork to the house. There is a lot of bamboo on their roadside boundary. The nearest train stations are Paremata and Plimmerton if you are being picked up by a driver. Cell phone coverage is marginal but if you have any problems finding it, phone 2379029.

Calling all young musicians!

We’ve got a great opportunity for you – a chance to win the Joan Prior award for 2018.

We’re really keen to hear from you so we’ve extended the deadline to 8 October 2018 – you’ve got an extra week to get your application in! 

Find out how to enter on the Joan Prior award page.