Event Schedule & Activities
Celebrate 50-ish years of Alf’s Army with four days of camaraderie, storytelling, and a few optional battles. From pub catch-ups, formal dinner to castle high tea and brewery tours — it's the reunion we’ve all been waiting for.​
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Friday 6 March
High tea and garden Tour
Venue:
The Ballroom, Larnach Castle
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Costs:
$65
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Time:
Arrive at 1pm for a 1:30 sit down​​
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​The Duke of Wellington Catch-Up
Venue:
Duke of Wellington Pub, Dunedin
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Time:
From 6pm
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Cost: ​
No cover charge (Pay your own)
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Ease into the weekend with an informal gathering at the Duke. Share old stories, raise a glass or two.
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Saturday 7 March
The Anniversary Dinner
Venue:
The Otago University Staff Club
Time:
Cocktail hour from 6:00pm
Dinner from 7:00pm
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Cost:
$70
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Included with your dinner ticket:
Reunion songbook
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A night to remember, surrounded by old friends and new stories.
Sunday 8 March
Waitati and Brewery Visit
Time: From midday
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Cost:
No cover charge (Pay your own)
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A day trip north for those keen to keep the reunion rolling.
Visit to Arc Brewery for a relaxed afternoon and refreshments
Bring your stories, laughter, and maybe a foam weapon or two.
A potential battle at Waitati (pending local coordination — volunteers welcome)
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Monday 9 March
Optional Oamaru Excursion
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Time:
11am
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Venue:
Steampunk HQ
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Cost:
No cover charge (Pay your own)
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For those staying on, we’ll wrap up the reunion with a visit to Oamaru’s Steampunk HQ. Expect a casual coastal convoy and a few final laughs.