Friday, June 2nd - Monday, June 5th 2023
Steampunk Sunday
Update 27 April 2020​
Yesterday's Steampunk Sunday- Tea Party was a great success with people from all over NZ and Australia joining. Have already starting to plan for another and hope more of you can join us next time.
During the discussions we reflected on ANZAC Day, how different it was and the creativity that has been seen in our local communities. Usually the Annual Poppy Appeal is the major fundraiser for the RSA, and has not been able to take place this year. The RSA does great work supporting those who have worked in the armed forces and provides a safe place for those returned service people to meet and share stories, both the good and the bad. The New Zealand RSA is asking for donations through a Give a Little, even a couple of dollars will help this important organisation through this time.
RSA Give a Little:
https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/letsnotforget
Update 29 April 2020​
As last week's Steampunk Sunday was such a success we will be gathering together again 11am, Sunday 3 May.
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Don your outfits, bring along your gadgets to share and pour a cup of tea. Suggested topic for this week is ideas for costumes and gadgets for Astronomy theme for 2021 Steampunk NZ Festival.
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Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/228033521968835/
For a link to the zoom party please email admin@steampunk.org.nz or private message the Facebook Page.
Update 3 May 2020​
Today we had another wonderful Steampunk Sunday- Tea Party on Zoom.
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Plenty of gadgets and outfits shared, as well as advise on how to create Steampunk items. Also plenty of smiles shared, so nice to connect with everyone even though we can't be together.
Update 25 April 2020​
Hurrah Steampunk Enthusiasts level 3 is near. Lets celebrate with Steampunk Sunday. Dress up in your best outfit and at 4pm join in on an online Tea Party.
We want to see your lockdown creations from doodackies to whatsits and dingles, from tail-coats to full space suits. Bring them along to the Party or post pictures on the Facebook event page to share your glorious contraptions and head turning outfits with the Steampunk NZ community.
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/904329056669430/
For a link to the zoom party please email admin@steampunk.org.nz or private message the Facebook Page.
Update 16 May 2020​
A call out to all Steampunk Enthusiasts, let us gather together again 4pm, Sunday 17 May, for a tea party through the marvellous invention of video call.
Don your outfits, bring along your gadgets to share and pour a cup of tea. Suggested topic for this week how you got into Steampunk..
For a link to the zoom party please email admin@steampunk.org.nz or private message the Facebook Page.
Update 28 May 2020​
A call out to all Steampunk Enthusiasts, let us gather together again 11am, Sunday 31 May, for a tea party through the marvellous invention of video call. This will be the last zoom online Tea Party, celebrating what could have been.
Queens Birthday weekend is the Steampunk NZ Festival celebration weekend. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we have been unable to hold events this year. Technology allowing the Tea Party will take a tour through the Oamaru Victorian Precinct were the Festival is usually held to see the friendly faces of the Oamaru Folk and the historic building that make it a special place.
Don your outfits, bring along your gadgets to share and pour a cup of tea.
For a link to the zoom party please email admin@steampunk.org.nz or private message the Facebook Page.
Update 10 June 2020​
The final Steampunk Sunday Tea Party was held 31 May 2020.
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Steampunk Sunday- Tea Party Finale was great fun, toured around the Oamaru's Victorian Precinct and visited friends. Big thanks to Donna who was holding a physical tea party at the Grainstore Gallery
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Hoping to hold more events in the future for Steampunk Sunday. But for now the Zoom online Tea Parties have ended.
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Next event on the Steampunk calendar in Oamaru is Trustpower Fire and Steam. Watch this space as announcements will be made soon.
