Tag: Heritage Event

“Alberton celebrates its 150th” N.Z.H.P.T. Media Release

NZHPT logo-New"A number of special events have been planned to celebrate,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.
“These include two ‘Pop Up Dinners’ on July 26 and 27, with special themes of Raj Dinner and Motherland Revisited ...”
“Other special events include two 150th Anniversary Balls on August 31 and September 14,” says Rendell.

Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Toys part of the fun at Highwic these holidays” N.Z.H.P.T Media Release

Richard Lees – toymaker extraordinaire.

Richard Lees – toymaker extraordinaire.

"Bored school children will be able to enjoy doing something a little different at Highwic these school holidays."

"Master toymaker Richard Lees, of Tinderbox, will lead a Toy Making holiday progamme on July 24 in which children will be able to learn about Victorian toys, and have a go at making a simple toy themselves."

The Media Release is as follows:

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Updated: Sunday Historic Ramble – 24th February 2013

White's Cottage_2013"On Sunday we had a marvellous afternoon around some of the most interesting areas in Mid Canterbury (on the Historic Places Mi- Canterbury ramble)."  Juliet and Ossie Hooper, Letter to the Ashburton Guardian

The February “ramble” organised by Historic Places Mid Canterbury attracted a enthusiastic group of locals.

While the sun shone on, it was more about sharing in our past and rekindling old memories and hearing stories that warmed the hearts of those who came along. (more…)

“Plea to support Heritage event” Oamaru Mail (Online Article)

"Plea to support Heritage event" Oamaru Herald reports on the future of the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations.  Event Chair Peter Amyes quoted in article that "...Waitaki District Council cutting its funding support in half and ceasing contributions altogether in 2014, the organisation faced losing volunteers for the committee and for individual activities."