| 93 COMMUNITY Hornby Club T Kelly Deeks There are multiple bars in the events centre and private rooms. The Hornby Club has finally completed its incredible multi-million-dollar architectural redevelopment – ringing in a new era for its 10,000 strong membership and the Hornby community. The three-year redevelopment is a significant investment in the Hornby area, offering Christchurch a new dining and entertainment destination and a comprehensive events and functions centre. There is something for everyone at the new Hornby Club. The Club features the sunlit Pavilion Café with barista made coffee and big breakfasts, the Chalmers Restaurant with a children’s indoor playground and Sunday buffet, and of course no Club would be complete without a sports bar and a massive 7m by 5m TV screen. The Club also has a ten-table pool room, gaming, raffles, darts, billiards, and TAB facilities for its members. In addition to the delicious new dining options, it was important that the Hornby Club offered something different for the area. “This difference is a 400-plus pax events centre,” says Hornby Club general manager Tim Mathews. “The Club’s new events centre is a wonderful facility for corporates, event organisers, party planners, and those looking for a place to celebrate to hold medium to large scale events.” There are multiple bars in the events centre and private rooms. It also comes with the latest conference technology, and enables Hornby Club to hold sports tournaments, live music concerts, weddings, conferences, celebrations, and more. As well as the events centre, the Club has more than six meeting rooms that can be used for breakfast meetings, board meetings, and after work drinks. Each room has its own big screen, sound, and lighting. The Club also hires out a few of these rooms, which are located perfectly beside the children’s playground, for kid’s parties and family get togethers. “In our Chalmers Restaurant, we wanted to The Hornby Club embarks on a new era create a space that would warmly welcome our members’ families for Sunday dinners, Saturday night drinks, and birthday parties. Our fun kids’ drinks and bright and colourful playground is a real drawcard and so far, the feedback has been encouraging,” Tim says. An important tradition within Clubs are the sporting sections, and Hornby Club has been purpose built to provide the ultimate environment for these social games, sports, and tournaments. “Our sections include travel, darts, pool, golf, fishing, cricket, cards, bowls, snooker, and more. We hold national tournaments, attracting Clubs throughout New Zealand to play and compete. This year alone we are hoping to hold South Island Darts and Pool tournaments, as well as the National Darts Championship, fingers crossed. These will attract spectators and bring a real vibe and excitement to the Club.” For those keen on a flutter, the Club raffles run Wednesdays to Sundays. The Lucky Member draw is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays. Live music from various local artists can be enjoyed at Hornby Club every Saturday and Sunday. Celebrating 65 years as part of the Hornby community in 2021, Hornby Club has been an integral part of Hornby’s business and social community since 1956. The Club and its membership are excited about the future, welcoming new members, and enjoying a beautiful Club for many years to come. Andy Muirhead: 027 229 7492 PO BOX 42079 | Tower Junction, Christchurch 8149 Proud to be associated with the Hornby Working Men's Club Project Specialists in Seismic Joints www.rmdesigns.co.nz | 47 Spring eld Rd, Christchurch | (03) 354 6341 | info@rmdesigns.co.nz Ph: 03 322 8747 490 Sparks Rd, Halswell, Christchurch enquiries@halswellbutchery.co.nz www.halswellbutchery.co.nz SPECIALISTS IN Smallgoods, Ham & Bacon Suppliers to the Hospitality Trade Club Raffles Processing Available AUTHORISED INSTALLER www.tricon.co.nz 2 632 Jon: 02 3793 Email: 0800 TRICON jon@tricon.co.nz dean@tricon.co.nz
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