Members of the Brighton Friendship Club gather at the Brighton Bowling Club to celebrate fifty years of fun and connection. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSONA 50-cent subscription and a $50 piano were the start of a half-century legacy. The Brighton Friendship Club celebrated its 50th anniversary this week at the Brighton Bowling Club with wine, cake and a reflection on its enduring relevance. "The need to form such a group is the same now as it was then, to provide contact and friendship combined with fun and security. In 1976, the club subscription was 50 cents each and expenses in its first year included buying a piano for $50.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 11, 2026 16:07 UTC