The Nelson Club is exciting to be kicking 2025 off with our new Horse Racing Section which is established for the following purposes: 1. To organise events for Members around local, national and international horse racing meetings, 2. To run a Members Betting Syndicate, and 3. To generally promote the horse racing industry within the Nelson region.
About us
The Nelson Club Inc has enjoyed a remarkably rich and enduring history. From initial beginnings with 14 members in 1861, the Club as we know it today was formally established in 1874 with 94 members and celebrated its Centenary in 1974. Our Chartered Club status exists by virtue of special appointment of the Colonial Secretary in 1882, with the objects then, as they are today: to promote genial and social intercourse among Members; and for that purpose to acquire and dispose of real and personal property and to provide a Clubhouse with such conveniences, amusements and accommodation as the Committee or Members shall think fit; provided that the same are not inconsistent with the functions of a gentleman's social club.
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https://nelsonclub.nz/
External link for The Nelson Club
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Nelson, NSN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1874
Locations
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61/65 Selwyn Place
Nelson, NSN 7010, NZ
Employees at The Nelson Club
Updates
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Our 150th Anniversary celebrations have officially come to an end with the launch of a book titled "The Nelson Club: 1874-2024" written by local author and historian Karen Stade. This book is a wonderful historical account of The Nelson Club and we thank not only Karen but all those who contributed to making it a success. Copies are available by contacting our Club Manager at manager@nelsonclub.nz
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Melbourne Cup Day is an important celebration on our annual events calendar here at The Nelson Club Please contact our Club Manager at manager@nelsonclub.nz if you would like to join us.
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The Nelson Club has an extensive collection of military and naval crests that have been donated over the years. HMS Consort (R76) was one of thirty-two C-class destroyers built for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Consort was ordered from Alexander Stephens & Sons and the ship was laid down on 26 May 1943 at its shipyard in Scotland, launched on 19 October 1944 and was commissioned on 19 March 1946. She was damaged by artillery fire during the 1949 Yangtze Incident in an attempt to tow the sloop HMS Amethyst from a mud bank, taking 56 direct hits, and causing casualties of 23 wounded and a further ten dead. HMS Consort visited the City of Nelson somewhere around 1956-1957. Following decommissioning she was sold to the Prince of Wales Drydock Co., of Swansea, Wales, for scrap and arrived there on 15 March 1961.
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On Saturday 14th September 2024, the Nelson Club celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a sesquicentennial dinner at the Tides Hotel in Nelson. The evening included a three course meal along with the usual formalities such as saying grace, several speeches, the passing of the port and toasting the King, the Club and absent members. An enjoyable night was had by all who attended. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Nelson Club then please contact our Manager at manager@nelsonclub.nz
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The 9th Gorkha Rifles is a Gorkha infantry regiment of the Indian Army and, previously, the British Army. The regiment was initially formed by the British in 1817 as the 63rd Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry and was one of the Gurkha regiments transferred to the Indian Army after independence as part of the tripartite agreement in 1947. The 9 Gorkha Rifles is one of the seven Gorkha regiments of the Indian Army. The Nelson Club is affiliated with the 9th Gorkha Rifles through Erskine Thomas Erskine who saw active service as an officer of the 63rd Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry in India from October 1824 to December 1849. Erskine Thomas Erskine was an original member of the Nelson Club.
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Francis Horniblow Blundell was an original member of the Nelson Club.
Francis Horniblow Blundell was born in 1799 in Tuanton, Somerset, to William and Mary Ann Blundell. He served in the East Indies in 1814 with the rank of Cornet before receiving a promotion to Lieutenant and finally to Captain of the 11th Light Dragoons. While in India he married Quintilia Sophia Kennedy, the daughter of another officer serving in India. On arriving in Nelson, the family lived in a brick house in Bridge Street for a short time before settling in Waimea West, on a property which became known as ‘Staplegrove’. Francis quickly became involved in the local community where he sat on committees and acted as a lay preacher. In April 1860 he held the position of chairman at a meeting in the schoolhouse for the purpose of enrolling volunteers for the newly-proposed Waimea West Rifle Company which saw around 40 committing themselves. Francis was recognised as being a tireless and dedicated worker right up to his death in December 1865 at the age of 66 years. He was buried in the grounds of the church he loved so much – St Michael’s, Waimea West.
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The Nelson Club was the venue for pre-dinner drinks, nibbles and an auction that raised funds for Ronald McDonald House Charity. The owners of Richmond’s McDonald's, with the support of locals, have successfully raised $70,000 from their Supper Club celebration last week. Jenny and Glen Johnson, who own and operate Queen Street McDonalds store, ran the event in 2019 as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charity, which each year provide more than 40,000 nights of accommodation to families with sick children. The evening of culinary delight begins with drinks and nibbles at the Nelson Club, before 12 groups of eight go to a different Nelson restaurant for dinner. Both a silent and live auction were run at the Nelson Club before dinner, with items including a trip to Bali and another to Queenstown up for grabs. The last auction item was for the restaurant of choice for one group, with the other 11 being drawn out of a hat.
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Erskine Thomas Erskine was an original member of the Nelson Club.
Erskine Thomas Erskine was born in July 1807, the eldest son of Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine, Lord Chancellor, with his second wife. Made a Cadet in the East India Company's Forces in 1823, he arrived in India in October 1824 and was made Lieutenant in December 1825. Having seen active service at the Siege of Bhurtpore (Medal & clasp), he was latterly present in the Sutlej (Medal & clasp), being invalided from the service in December 1849. Having been married at Westminster in 1861, Erskine, together with his wife and children, emigrated for New Zealand in late 1869 and arrived at Nelson in January 1870. Having settled into life there, his health sadly suffered and the Major died on 31 July 1896. A newspaper from the period states: 'Ever respected and admired by his military comrades in India, and of gentle and courteous manner, he was equally esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance here. He died in the faith and hope of a Christian.' Erskine is buried in the Wakapuaka Cemetery and had issue of seven children, of whom just three made it past infancy. https://lnkd.in/g6aBHb7c
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