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NOVEMBER, 2008
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THE SOCIETY’S NEXT SOCIAL EVENING WILL BE HELD ON |
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GUEST SPEAKER
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Our special guest for the afternoon will be Dawn Sanders QSM and her subject will be - “Hanging around the Globe”.
She will tell us about the embroidered hangings made at Erskine College for the Globe Theatre, London.
Members requiring transport to this function can contact either President David Ryrie Ph.934-7266 or Secretary Cynthia Coomber Ph, 383-9202.
Afternoon tea will be served.
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SOCIAL AND AGM 18 AUGUST, 2008
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Over twenty members were present and a large number of apologies were received.
Following the presentation of the annual
reports the committee was re-elected for the next year. |
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BRONZE SCULPTURE UNVEILING - OWHIRO BAY QUARRY INFORMATION CENTRE
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On Saturday 23 August 2008 a crowd gathered at the newly opened Owhiro Bay
Quarry information centre for the unveiling of a bronze sculpture entitled
Frenzy by the late Colin Webster-Watson. |
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Archives
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Our Archivist, Pat Hutchison, is present at our archive, situated in the Home of Compassion, each Friday from 10 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3.30 pm with the exception of public holidays, and the period from mid-December to the end of January. Her contact number at the archive is 021 027 86 577, and at home her number is 972 7488.
Please ring Pat at home at least the day before if you plan to visit.
As we will soon have to vacate our space at the Home of Compassion we are looking for a new facility to house the archival contents. We are asking our members to help us find suitable accommodation. The facility must have:
If anyone can help us find a suitable building could they please let a member of the committee know as soon as possible. Thank you. |
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OUTING
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Early in October a group of us spent a pleasant morning at Wellington Hospital for a tour of the Royal Doulton Tile Gallery.
The tiles depicting favourite nursery rhymes were originally installed in
the King
The remainder are now located in a hallway connecting the old with the new
part of the hospital and have been on display to raise funds for the
Wellington Children’s Hospital. They will soon be accessible to the general
public once the new front entry is open. |
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BOOK LAUNCH
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| We wish to thank Mary Logan for inviting us all to the very successful launch of her book “Nordy – Arnold Nordmeyer: a Political Biography,” on Sunday 31 August, 2009. The Hon Annette King officiated and complemented Mary on her diligent research and the creation of a very readable biography of a long term Island Bay resident and local MP. We wish Mary well with her sales. |
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MAGAZINE 2009
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Magazine Editor, Colin Feslier, is in the process of finalising our magazine for this year. It is proving to be a most interesting edition. Unfortunately it will not be available at our November meeting but it will be out before Christmas. |
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MEMBERS' WELFARE
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The Society is aware that from time to time members may become ill or suffer some other personal time of need and Barbara Hoskins (Phone 383 8847) has kindly agreed to send messages when appropriate. Please phone Barbara if you know of any member who fits this category and who would benefit from some contact. |
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SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Members are reminded that subscriptions for the financial year 2008-2009 are due. |
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IMPORTANT DATE
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Our social events for next year will be held on:
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EMAIL ADDRESSES
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We are interested in making our communication with members more efficient and cost effective. If you would be happy to receive Society information on line please advise the Secretary of your address. |
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Corporate members of the Society :
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Emgee Electrical Island Bay Bowling Club Island Bay Services Club Island Bay Video |
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RE/MAX Leaders Island Bay Island Bay Physiotherapy Island Bay Medical Centre Island Bay Marine Education Centre |
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Our thanks to Trusts Charitable Foundation Inc for their donation towards the rent for the Society’s archive. Newsletter photocopying service provided by Lorraine Edwards, REMAX Leaders Real Estate, Island Bay. Phone 383 8282. |
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