Nixon Park Bowls Board
Howick Bowling Club Inc.
Box 38103
Howick

Hire of Club lounge.
Thank you for your inquiry to hire our club lounge. The lounge has a medium sized dance floor, can accommodate 150 people seated when the dance floor is in use and up to 170 people if dance floor is not used. There is a good sized kitchen with all facilities, cutlery, crockery etc.

You may decorate the Lounge if you wish but please no cellotape or blue tack to be used on the wall paper. Pins are ok. Providing the lounge is not booked access can be made available from 1pm the day before for setting up at an additional cost of $30. Our web site www.howickbowls.co.nz has a few photos of table decorations.

Bond
A bond of $150 is payable at the time of booking. This is held in trust and will be refunded if the premises are left clean & tidy and there is no damage to the building, fixtures & Fittings and the Bowling greens. A cancellation fee is payable and will be deducted from the bond refund.

Bar
The Club has a club bar licence only and operates till 11.30pm. A special license is required for non club (private) functions which we obtain at our cost. BYO is not permitted. Bar expenses commence 30mins before the function starts and conclude when the building is locked up. The Bar staff on duty are also responsible for Club security, attending to any emergencies, Fire Wardens, assisting with cleaning up the premises, clearing tables, washing glasses etc.
We have a range of draught beers, bottled beer, wines by the carafe or bottle and spirits, also a full range of soft drinks, orange juice, ginger beer etc. We don’t stock sparkling wines but will buy in for you. Corkage is charged at $5 per bottle.

Bar tab
If you wish to provide drinks for your guests a "tab" can be arranged for any amount & with any restriction you wish. (eg.) limited to beer, wine & soft drinks only)
Cleaning up at end of function
If you require us to clean up at the end of the night then this can be arranged and at an additional cost.

Tea & Coffee.
Often provided by the caterers but we can provide tea & coffee continuously during the function (self Serve) at an additional charge of $40.

Catering
You may engage any caterer of your choice, or do it yourselves. Caterers who are familiar with our premises are Gourmet Shuttle (ph 5308044) Spitroast Com and A1 caterers (Andrea Smith PH 8466566). They all know our kitchen facilities and are recommended. A1 caterers are especially good for weddings and finger foods.

Hire Costs.
The lounge hire costs vary according to your needs/period of hire and are available upon request. An additional charge of $30 per half hr is charged after midnight. Other costs referred to above are additional to the lounge hire costs.

Entertainment.
Entertainment can be arranged. The John Lindsay Duo will provide back ground music. The Cavaliers, 4 musicians providing modern country & rock. Noel Binns 6 piece swing Band. The Sunset Coast Big Band featuring 6 piece sax section backed up by 4 trumpets.

If any other queries please contact either Matt Pirie on 2732505 or Ken Ransom on 537-5003
July, 2009