Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society Inc.

FEBRUARY 2010

THE SOCIETY’S NEXT SOCIAL EVENING WILL BE HELD ON
MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.30pm
In St Francis de Sales Church Hall,

corner of Clyde and Mersey Streets, Island Bay

GUEST SPEAKER

Nic Dryden who will speak on Coastal Sand Dunes
Maggie Wassilieff who will speak on Ecosystems between Owhiro Bay and Red Rocks, and pre-European native vegetation of the Island Bay area.

SOCIAL MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER, 2009

Our speaker was Vivien Rickard, WCC Principal Heritage Advisor, who talked about “Heritage Places in the Southern Bays”.

Some of our heritage properties are recorded, but not all of them and work will be required to complete the records.

There are plans for a meeting/workshop to be held in the future.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

We have had a good response to our request for members to pay their subscriptions but we do have some outstanding. Our financial position is still of concern and your help would be appreciated.

MAGAZINE 2009

Our 2009 magazine arrived too late to be available at our November Social meeting, but all financial members should have received their copy either hand delivered by a group of volunteers or by mail. All financial members receive a free copy and any other copies purchased by members will cost $15 each.
Copies sold to non-members will cost $20.

CUPS AND SAUCERS
HAPPY VALLEY TEA ROOMS

All have now been sold and gone to good homes.

TREASURER

We are happy to announce that Ainslie Maresca is our new treasurer. Our thanks to Phil O’Brien for his work over the last few years and a warm welcome to Ainslie.

WELLINGTON SOUTHERN BAYS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SOCIALS

Monday, February 15th

This meeting coincides with the Island Bay Festival.

Monday, May 17th

Monday, August 16th

Archives

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 389 1336.

Please ring Pat at home at least the day before if you plan to visit.
Research volunteers are always welcome. This year, we are planning to build up our photographic and information record of pioneers in the three bays, and Pat would be very pleased to receive a story, plus a picture if possible, either on loan or donated. If anyone can help please ring Pat on 389 1336.

ISLAND BAY FESTIVAL 2010
Saturday 13 February until Friday 19 February.
Our activities for this occasion are:

Fri 12 Feb	ARCHIVE OUTREACH DAY Community Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historical displays and photographs. Society Archivist available for interpretation. Society magazine sales.
Sun 14 Feb	STALL & DISPLAY The Esplanade, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided discussion on displays and historical photographs. Society magazine sales.
Mon 15 Feb	SOCIAL EVENING St Francis de Sales Parish Hall, 7.30 p.m. Nic Dryden speaks on Sand Dune Group and Dr Maggie Wassilief speaks on Coastal Ecosystems between Red Rocks and Owhiro Bay.
Wed 17 Feb	WALK/TALK Meet Houghton Valley School carpark, 6.30pm. For transport, ring: David 934-7266 or Cynthia 383-9202. If wet, then Thursday 18 Feb. Koha would be appreciated.
Fri 19 Feb	ARCHIVE OUTREACH DAY Community Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historical displays and photographs. Society Archivist available for interpretation. Society magazine sales.

We would be grateful for any assistance at any of these functions.

Please ring the President or Secretary if you can help.

MEMBERS' WELFARE

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.

DONATIONS

These are always acceptable and are tax deductable.

EMAIL ADDRESSES

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.

Corporate members of the Society :

Emgee Electrical

Island Bay Bowling Club

Island Bay Club

Island Bay Video

RE/MAX Leaders Island Bay

Island Bay Physiotherapy

Island Bay Medical Centre

Island Bay Marine Education Centre

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.