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The Bus Trip includes a guided Tour of the Heritage (Hotel) Christchurch (the Old Government Buildings in the Square) , Trinity Church and Isaac Theatre Royal.-HPMC - Bus Trip May 2015 (download link to form)

Historic Places Mid Canterbury

Heritage Bus Trip
Visiting Christchurch Heritage Buildings
Sunday May 3, 2015
Members $40pp Non Members $55pp

Price includes; Morning Tea - freshly brewed tea or coffee served with warm scones, jam and cream in the ambient surrounds at the Heritage Hotel. Tour to follow. Afternoon tea - delicious muffins or slice and cold refreshments. Bring or buy your lunch. We will have an hour for lunch in New Regent Street so treat yourself at one of the eateries, or if you prefer bring a packed lunch. Ticket includes a small charge made by the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Schedule:
8.30am Bus departs from outside Ashburton Borough Council
10.00am Morning tea and tour at Heritage Hotel
11.15am Visit and Talk Trinity Church (was Octagon Restaurant)
11.45am New Regent Street talk and lunch
1.00pm Isaac Theatre Royal Tour Behind the Scenes
Dr Anna Crighton, who until recently chaired Historic Places Aotearoa, is chairperson of the Trust that owns the Trinity Church and is also on the board of the Isaac Theatre Royal. Anna is available to talk to us about the Trinity Church and give us the inside tour and interesting history of the Isaac Theatre.
Upon leaving the Isaac Theatre Royal we will make our way the short distance to Christchurch Cathedral where Mark Gerard, chairman of Historic Places Christchurch, will tell us more about the options for the future of the Cathedral and some interesting information you probably haven’t yet heard.
If time permits we will wander (walk or bus) towards the Arts Centre to hear snippets about many of the historic buildings along the way.
3.30pm Depart on bus for Ashburton/ arrive approx. 5pm
Times on the programme may vary slightly on the day.

To pay online email jules.glassart@xtra.co.nz for details.
Any queries please call Julie Luxton on 308-3866