Charity Dinner

Schedule

Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+12:00
Location

Canterbury Freemasons Centre | Christchurch, CA

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Join us for a Charity Dinner supporting Cholmondeley Children's Centre and One Mother to Another. Great food, auctions, raffles and more.
About this Event

The South Island District of English Freemasons warmly invites you to join us for an enjoyable and meaningful Charity Dinner in support of two outstanding local charities.

This special evening will raise funds for Cholmondeley Children's Centre and One Mother to Another, with all proceeds being shared equally between the two organisations to help them continue their invaluable work supporting children and families throughout our community.

Guests will enjoy a superb two-course alternate-drop dinner, expertly prepared by renowned chef Mark McCracken of Comber Cuisine, while sharing a memorable evening with friends, family, and supporters of these worthy causes.

During the evening, representatives from both charities will provide a brief presentation, offering insight into the vital services they deliver and the positive impact they have on the lives of those they support.

To help maximise fundraising for these deserving organisations, the evening will also feature:

  • A cash bar serving wine and beer
  • A silent auction with a range of fantastic prizes
  • Raffles with great prizes to be won

We look forward to welcoming you for a night of great food, good company, and community spirit, all while making a meaningful difference for two exceptional charities.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Doors Open

Info: The doors open and you have a chance to mingle, view the silent auction items, grab some raffle tickets and grab a drink at the cash bar


🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Find your seats

Info: Find your allocated seats and start making friends with your table mates. It's a chance to get acquainted and ready for a fun night.


🕑: 06:45 PM - 06:50 PM
Introduction

Info: The safety brief and introduction to the format of the night


🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:00 PM
Host speech

Info: Introductions from your host and a small presentation on who we are and why we support charities


🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
First course is served

Info: The first course will be served as an alternate plate drop


🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
A chance to view the lodge rooms or mingle

Info: For just a gold coin you can have a tour of the main lodge rooms with a short explanation


🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:15 PM
Dessert is served

Info: Dessert will be served as an alternate plate drop


🕑: 09:30 PM - 09:35 PM
Last chance to get raffles and bid on Silent auctions
🕑: 09:40 PM - 10:00 PM
Silent auctions close and Raffles drawn
🕑: 10:15 PM - 10:30 PM
End of evening
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Where is it happening?

Canterbury Freemasons Centre, 9 Shirley Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Tickets

NZD 75.00 to NZD 140.00

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