There is one thing you need for the CCC Reconnect:Heritage Experience event ... The legendary Bailies (Bar) Heritage Quiz... this Thursday!
So grab some friends and be prepared to enjoy yourself!!!
Tours, lectures, Open Days, the Historic Places Canterbury "Valuing Heritage" Exhibition, the legendary Bailie's Heritage Quiz are just some of the many heritage events!!!
Get your the program of events here:
http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/CityLeisure/artsculture/christchurchheritage/HeritageEventsBrochure2013DLEBookletweb.pdf
The NZHPT has organised a Friday Forum: Heritage as part of the CCC Reconnect:experience heritage weekend event.
The times, presenters, subjects covered etc see below ...
Friday Forum: Heritage
Date: Friday 18th October 2013
Venue: Christchurch City Council, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch (more…)
“We’re really looking forward to taking people through the history of some of the Council’s facilities, and teaming up with others who are just as passionate about bringing heritage back to the community.”
Helen Beaumont, Natural Environment and Heritage Unit Manager at Christchurch City Council, says the Reconnect:experience heritage programme offers plenty for heritage buffs.
Impressive heritage line-up confirmed (more…)
"Sign of the Takahe
This notable Port Hills landmark will be permanently repaired and strengthened to 67 per cent of the New Building Standard."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"To approve four Heritage Incentive Grants for repairs to 39 Holmwood Rd, 37A Holmwood Rd, 49 Oxford St, Lyttelton, 18 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa and a conservation covenant consent was given for repair work being carried out as part of the restoration process of Christchurch Girls High School’s Acland House on Papanui Road. The covenant is required for the proposed removal of heritage fixtures and fittings from the building during this process."
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"Christchurch City Council’s decision to save the Christchurch Town Hall represents a line in the sand for heritage buildings in Christchurch, says Labour’s Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Grant Robertson."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"Christchurch City Council has unanimously agreed the Town Hall should be fully restored, with construction expected to begin in 2014."
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Mclean's Mansion (Image Courtesy Christchurch City Council)
"... Allan McLean (1822-1907), one of the wealthiest men in Canterbury in his day. McLean was a bachelor who built the house with the intention that it be run as 'a home for women of refinement and education in reduced or straitened circumstances' following his death."
Holly Lea / McLean’s Mansion – (more…)
"Strengthening work carried out on Grubb Cottage prior to the Canterbury earthquakes was instrumental in getting the building to 86 per cent of the New Building Standards. As a result, though there is still some work to do on the cottage to stabilise the fireplace, the building can be used and in a double win, Grubb Cottage is also now able to be visited by the public."
The Media Release is as follows. (more…)
