Events
Upcoming Events
House and Garden Tour 2022
Date: Sunday 27th November
10am - 4pm
We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your ongoing support of Methven Care Trust and Methven House.
This year's profits will go to the existing Methven House.
There are seven beautiful properties to visit, including a lunch stop with entertainment, plant stall, raffles, The Rollin Pedlar (ice-creams).
Tickets available now from:
ihub Methven, Bayleys Ashburton & via email: tickets@methvencaretrust.co.nz
Past Events
July Trustee Meeting
(Open to Community)
Date: Thursday 29th July
We will be holding our next Trustee meeting on Thursday 29th July, 7pm at Crossroads Conference Room, Methven.
This meeting is open to any members of the community who would like to come along and share their ideas for our next steps.
We look forward to seeing you there!
House and Garden Tour 2020
Date: Saturday 28th November
10am - 3.30pm
This is a fundraiser for the Methven Care Trust to raise money for a purpose built aged care facility to replace the existing Methven House. Seven beautiful properties to visit, including a lunch stop with entertainment, plant stall, raffles, The Rollin Pedlar (icecreams) and The Thirsty Caravan (alcoholic beverages).
For tickets, email: tickets@methvencaretrust.co.nz OR purchase direct from iHub Methevn
or Bayleys Ashburton
2020 Spring Ball
Date: Saturday 17th October
This is a fundraiser for the Methven Care Trust to raise money for a purpose built aged care facility to replace the existing Methven House. "Assembly Required" will be playing. Supper provided, cash and eftpos bar available.
Gather your friends for a great night out!
For tickets, email: tickets@methvencaretrust.co.nz
2020 Methven & Foothills House & Garden Tour
Date: Saturday 28th November
This is an annual fundraiser for the Methven Care Trust to raise money for a purpose built aged care facility to replace the existing Methven House. Tour will include properties within the Methven township & district and local districts. Optional Lunch, Devonshire tea and raffles can be purchased along the way, will be a fabulous day out, perfect to organise a group of friends and enjoy a day out and about!
2019 Methven & Foothills House & Garden Tour
Date: 09-Nov-2019
Tickets are now on sale for our 2019 Methven and Foothills, House & Garden Tour. Available from the Methven iSite, and Ray White Real Estate office in Ashburton. $30.00 adult (16 years and over) sorry no children out of respect to home owners. CASH sales only please, no EFTPOS.
2019 Annual General Meeting
Date: 06-August-2019
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, to be held at the Methven Library and Museum, Main Street, Methven, on the evening of TUESDAY 6th August at 7.00pm. All welcome, great opportunity to catch up on where we are at and have a chat with our Trustees on progress.
The BIG Fundraiser
Date: 29-Mar-2019
Join us for an auction-packed quiztastic night of entertainment.
Tickets only $30 per person, available from PGG Wrightson, Methven.
All proceeds being donated to Methven Care Trust.
Get a team together for a fun night out, lots of prizes up for grabs, auction, and entertainment.
2018 Methven & Foothills House & Garden Tour Fundraiser
Date: 10-Nov-2018
Tickets are now on sale for our 2018 Methven and Foothills, House & Garden Tour. It is set you be a great day with some fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs
You can purchase tickets from the Methven iSite, and Ray White Real Estate office in Ashburton.
CASH sales only please, no EFTPOS.
2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Date: 10-Aug-2018
We look forward to welcoming you to our 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, to be held at the Methven Library and Museum, Main Street, Methven, on the evening of Wednesday 1st August at 7.30pm.
All welcome, great opportunity to catch up on where we are at and have a chat with our Trustees on progress.
Apologies by email to admin@methvencaretrust.co.nz.
Bark up at the Blue
Date: 19-May-2018
Our local Methven Young Farmers Club are excited to be bringing a new event to Methven.
Everyone is welcome, including the family dog, or if you don't have one, borrow one or even dress up as one!!!
Registration is on the day from 6 - 7pm, entry is $20 which includes a singlet with $5 of every entry being donated to Methven Care Trust.
There are categories for best farm dog, best non farm dog, best dressed dog and a section for kids 13 and under. Some great prizes to be won thanks to many local generous sponsors.
Methven Community Christmas Carols
Date: 17-Dec-2017
Montrose Estate, located up the picturesque Rakaia Gorge is opening its gates to provide a unique fundraising experience for us. Come join us on Sunday 23rd July to witness the release of thousands of salmon smolt which only happens once a year, providing the perfect opportunity to get up close and check it out.
There will be a sausage sizzle on site and a scenic 5km drive on farm tracks included in the overall experience. Entry is only $20 per vehicle, please note that this is not suitable for low clearance vehicles.
2017 House & Garden Tour
Date: 11-Nov-2017
Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Methven and Foothills, House & Garden Tour.
Available from the Methven iSite, and Ray White Real Estate office in Ashburton. Adult (16 years and over) sorry no children out of respect to home owners. CASH sales only please, no EFTPOS.
Methven House 40th Anniversary Garden Party
Date: 11-Apr-2017
Methven House is turning 40 this month!
Drop in to meet staff and residents and learn more about Methven's community-run rest home.
TUESDAY 11th APRIL, 10.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Musical interludes provided by local schools and pre-schools, all welcome.
Montrose Estate - Annual Salmon Smolt Release
Date: 23-Jul-2017
Montrose Estate, located up the picturesque Rakaia Gorge is opening its gates to provide a unique fundraising experience for us. Come join us on Sunday 23rd July to witness the release of thousands of salmon smolt which only happens once a year, providing the perfect opportunity to get up close and check it out.
There will be a sausage sizzle on site and a scenic 5km drive on farm tracks included in the overall experience. Entry is only $20 per vehicle, please note that this is not suitable for low clearance vehicles.
Summer Sounds Methven
Date: 20-Feb-2016
Summer Sounds Methven
20-Feb-2016
Please support this event, co-ordinated by the Methven Action Group, with all proceeds being donated to Methven Care Trust!
Volunteers are required to assist on the day, please get in touch to find out more.