Date: Monday 29^th March

Location: The Stoaker Room, at Freeway Orchard, 180 State Highway 8B Cromwell

Time: 5.45pm – 9pm+

 

5.45 – 6.15pm: Arrival time

From 5.45pm bar open for beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. PYO

6.15pm: Short pre dinner musical item

6.30 – 7.30pm: Stoaker Carvery open - Self-service - A choice of two barrel cooked meats served with barrel roasted potatoes, grilled seasonal vegetables and garden salad

7.45-8.30pm: Guest Speaker: Athol Soper, International Police and Security Expert

Athol has a long history of working in international affairs and is currently an independent consultant for the United Nations Development Programme. Originating from Southland and now based in Cromwell, Athol has had a varied and remarkable career specialising in Crisis Management, Intelligence Analysis, Peacekeeping, Government, and Law Enforcement in numerous locations across the world. We are extremely privileged that Athol has agreed to speak to us about his different roles for NZ Police and often risky missions for the United Nations. It is a perspective on local and world affairs that only a few experience and will give the audience a rare chance to catch a glimpse of life behind the news bulletins.

 

Tickets: $30 per person. Must be booked and prepaid online by Thursday 26^th March to secure a booking. To purchase Tickets either:

 

NOTE: The bar will remain open after dinner, tea, coffee, and dessert will also be available at your own cost.