Taranaki Gay Society – Christmas Party “’78” Event Notice & Invitation (17 November 1978)

Organisation: Taranaki Gay Society

Invited Group: National Gay Rights Coalition

Document Title: Xmas Party ’78 – Event Notice & Invitation

Date: 17 November 1978

Event Date: Saturday, 9 December 1978

Location: Hurford Road Hall, Omata, New Plymouth, Taranaki, Aotearoa New Zealand

Postal Address: P.O. Box 676, New Plymouth

Item Type: Event notice with attached invitation (newsletter insert / flyer)

Contact Numbers (as printed):

• Les – XX469

• Tom – XX688 (after 5pm)

• Glen – XX074 (after 5pm)

• Rudi – XX171

This document combines a typed Christmas Party event notice with the original printed invitation attached, providing full logistical details for the 1978 Taranaki Gay Society Xmas Party, and highlighting regional coordination and support for out-of-town attendees.

Event Details

• Event: Xmas Party ’78

• Date: Saturday, 9 December 1978

• Time: 8:00pm

• Venue: Hurford Road Hall, Hurford Road, Omata, New Plymouth

• Entry: $3 per head

• Food: Supper provided

• Drinks: BYO

• RSVP: By 25 November 1978 to P.O. Box 676, New Plymouth

• Map: Directions to the hall enclosed

• Accommodation: Limited billets available for those needing overnight stays

• Transport Help: Phone numbers provided if attendees get lost

Entertainment & Activities

• “Mother Xmas” appearance in full dress with gifts

• Lucky door prize

• Raffles

• Social dancing and general celebration

• Emphasis on creating a welcoming, memorable queer social space

Tone & Community Messaging

• Greeting: “Merry Xmas and a gay, gay New Year”

• Emphasis on collective joy and solidarity

• Signed by: Les (Secretary/Treasurer)