From the President; Dear Friends – I don’t wish to cause alarm but the end of the year is in sight, sigh especially if you count the pay weeks! Already our Ferrymead diary is starting to fill for next year and I still don’t necessarily have the final dates for this year in hand. Of immediate concern is Labour Weekend with Devonshire teas and the house roster, themed weekends are so much fun but so much work too. Oamaru is quickly approaching and then the Friends of Ferrymead 16 December celebration. This celebration date has been with us for over 20 years, sometimes we have made it very grand and other times (especially when it falls mid week) we have made it much less formal. Always in mind are you the members. This year we are inviting the Canterbury Settlers Association to join us. The venue will beat Ferrymead and we will have some Victorian dancing and if the weather is fine croquet on the paddock. For those of you in fine voice there will be a chance for a few traditional carols and some short bread and pies at ten pm. Look further in this newsletter for more information. My thanks to you the members who support Ferrymead with all of the things you do, the list is endless and with out you we would seriously have nothing. Best wishes and good health. Martin James                                                                                                                                                     

  CURRAGH COTTAGE  FUTURE HAPPENINGS;  

October Labour weekend– The theme in the park is “Tanks, Trains & Trumpets” (Sunday & Monday, 25 & 26 October)“. Parking for society members and others contributing to the event will not be in the usual place near the substation, unless you want a tank competing for space your car!!! The grass area between the Green House/ Substation and the Model Railway will be given over to tanks and other things military, as will the green space opposite, i.e. to the south of the lakes. Back-of-house car parking will be on the grass immediately inside Gate A and between the Lions/YHET building and the Model Railway. If you are unsure where to park, please check with the office or Darryl. We will be welcoming “Tanks for Everything”, army representatives and the NZ contingent of the Western Desert Reconnaissance Group. The New Brighton Silver Band will play both days, with Addington Brass doing two stints on the Monday. Vintage Car Club vehicles will be on show on Sunday with three other clubs providing vehicles on Monday, i.e. Early Ford V8 Club, Zephyr Zodiac Club and Jowett Club.

Friends will as usual be selling Devonshire tea on the back lawn of Curragh-weather permitting. Please ring Kathleen if you are able to help with this any part of Sunday or Monday. There will be a Curragh dinner to say “thankyou” to all who have been busy working over the weekend. The price will be $10.00 a head. Not sure if it is to be Sunday or Monday after the park closes but as we will be there working we will find out “on the day”, dinner 5pm.

November-as a number of our members travel to Oamaru for the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations there is no organized activities in Curragh. If you would like to see the programme it is now available on line, it is a large PDF so give it plenty of time to download http://www.historicoamaru.co.nz/index.html

 Wednesday 16th December at 7.30pm, At the committee meeting it was decided to extend an invitation to the members of the Early Settler’s Group to join us in Curragh for our usual First Four Ships evening and Christmas party. Because of the large number expected it was also decided that it would be a big help to Martin to share the catering with members attending. It will would work thus– when you confirm your attendance a suggestion will be given as to what Christmassy dish you may like to bring. That way it is hoped to make this no cost night for all. You will of course bring your own liquid refreshments. It is hoped the weather will be great and we can spill out onto the back garden. Conformation will be to Anita Beardsley on 3385130 by 11th December. It go without saying this will be a night to wear best bib and tucker. See presidents words for other happenings on this night weather, time and energy permitting!

AROUND THE PARK from Maureen

October-Labour weekend we will do the usual two-day event on the Sunday and Monday with a military and war-time history theme, to be developed once we see what external resources we can tap into.  Brian Joyce is making some enquiries and will get back to me with an update in a few days and we will go from there.  The NZ Vintage Car Club has expressed an interest in being at the Park for one of the days, TBA.

November, “Electric Christmas” with Orion -I’m pleased to announce that Orion New Zealand is putting sponsorship into this interesting two-day even-Saturday and Sunday 28 and 29,

December-Sunday 6 December to be an Electric Day, maybe an Electric Weekend with the Saturday as well.  The THS will have two major projects to launch, we will look at getting the electric bread van out of the Linwood Store, the electric vehicles out of the Hall of Wheels and try to involve some modern electric vehicles.  Possible parade of vehicles.  The other December Sundays will be Steam Sundays

13th to 18th January 2010-“Wind in the Willows” will now no longer be taking place. News of a new event will follow. The January Sundays will be Steam Sundays.

Cheers, Maureen Power, General Manager, Ferrymead Heritage Park, el 03 384 1970, Mob 027 269 8388, Fax 03 384 1725, snail mail to, PO Box 19988, Woolston, Christchurch 8241.

OTHER HAPPEINGS

November-Oamaru Heritage Celebrations 18 – 22 November. Programme details available from Phillip or at  http://www.historicoamaru.co.nz/index.html Could all members interested in attending and who would like bookings made for them please contact me. This is especially important for those interested in staying at Anne Mieke Guest house, as our host is keen to confirm bookings as early as possible. Phillip Cook

        16th to 26th October is Heritage Week, look out for the brochure in your local library.

“Cinderella’s Naughty Night” The read Rose Dinner Theatre Christmas season 2009, in the Scottish Society Hall, $59.00, no BYO. October 30th. November 26th 27th 28th 29th. December 3rh 4th 5th 6th 10th 11th 12th 17th 18th 19th.

Please show interest by contacting Phillip Cook.

LOOKING BACK! 

29th august –Salmagundi, this was one of the best night I have ever had in the cottage. It was good fun, great company, fabulous food. Thank you Deborah. Kathleen

11th September-the visit to the Ferrymead Post Office unfortunately had to be cancelled!

 Site of the month, Vintage crochet patterns. http://www.crochetandknitting.com/craftbooks/vintage.htm

Important contacts;

President, Martin James martygj@xtra.co.nz

Secretary, Phillip Cook philrail@xtra.co.nz

 Heritage Youth, Deborah Westlake  deb.w@xtra.co.nz

Editor, Kathleen Campbell popeye@ihug.co.nz

From the  president, Dear Friends, my sincere greetings.  Another two months has elapsed since my last communication with you.  As always time sees us chasing our tail and I am already late with this copy to the Editor. Christmas is fast looming and I have had several enquiries regarding “Christmas Pudding Cookery Classes”. I’m very happy to do this again and people just need to contact me to see when I am at “Curragh”. The weather has stopped most of the gardening and the other outside stuff. We have replaced two light fittings, (one that had suffered a fearful accident and one that had just never been right). The lino in the hall has worn through – I guess that’s good news, to think that so many guests have walked through the door!  Anyway, I have arranged to have the piece patched in the mean time. The low winter light means that you can’t see the dust but rest assured the kind people that do the house work have not been sitting quiet. I’m planning a big spring clean and a rearrangement of rooms. We owe it to the visitors  who regularly support the Park, its important to keep the place fresh and interesting. This month my plea is for PRESERVING JARS. Of particular interest are quart jars or even the next size up, and I will come and collect them, so that will help you with your spring cleaning. We had much fun in Dunedin although I wouldn’t swap “Curragh” for “Larnachs Castle”.  “Olveston” was amazing and I could easily lose my heart to it, but it still lacked that homely feel of “Curragh” with its roaring coal range and that special feeling of home. We don’t know how lucky we are. Thank you for your continued support.  Martin James

CURRAGH COTTAGE  FUTURE HAPPENINGS;

*All happenings in and around Curragh are costumed affairs if you are able. If you don’t have costume yet please don’t let that discourage you from attending, Just wear something appropriate, eg. Women a skirt, men no jeans.

Saturday 29th August,  ***NOTE*** This is now supper not a dinner! Supper will be served following the evenings fun, games and social chit-chat in Curragh Cottage. The cost of $10.00 to be paid to Edna before the 24th August, Edna will then let Martin know how many suppers to prepare and Deborah to know how many to expect for —-  Salmagundi Games Night There used to be fierce competition between Victorian and Edwardian hostesses to see who could throw the most inventive parties. Because the drawing room in Curragh can’t hold all the guests that usually attend our evening socials, as hostess, I have had to prepare a Salmagundi night where guests are split up into small teams (2 to 4 people) and go around various fun activities, round robin style. Teams earn points and prizes for various categories will be awarded at the end of the evening. Extra points will be appointed if you give a recitation (humorous ones preferred), bring along a photo of yourself as a baby or  as a child for the ‘Guess Who I Am’ board and you supply me with one or two little known facts about yourself (by the end of July). These facts will be used in a game where you will be getting to know your fellow Friends throughout the night. Please be prompt so I can start straight away, forming teams and giving instructions on what to do. Deborah Westlake

11th September, Friday September 11th 7.30 pm   A visit to the Ferrymead Post office with the exhibits being explained by some of their members Please assemble at the Post Office, not at Curragh, which will not be open. Park in the back car park as usual. A light supper will be served at the Post Office and a donation to the Post and Telegraph Society will be expected from those attending. RSVP to Phillip Cook  3896-192   by   Monday September 7th.

October Labour weekend-Monday Dinner 5pm. This will be in Curragh to say “thankyou” to all who have been busy working over the weekend. The price will be $10.00 a head.

November, because of the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations there is no organized activities in Curragh.

Wednesday 16th December, this will be our usual First Four Ships evening and Christmas party. This year we are hopping to join forces with the Early Settlers group. More details to follow but in the mean time put this date in your dairy.

AROUND THE PARK; from Maureen

October-Labour weekend we will do the usual two-day event on the Sunday and Monday with a military and war-time history theme, to be developed once we see what external resources we can tap into.  Brian Joyce is making some enquiries and will get back to me with an update in a few days and we will go from there.  The NZ Vintage Car Club has expressed an interest in being at the Park for one of the days, TBA.

December-Sunday 6 December to be an Electric Day, maybe an Electric Weekend with the Saturday as well.  The THS will have two major projects to launch, we will look at getting the electric bread van out of the Linwood Store, the electric vehicles out of the Hall of Wheels and try to involve some modern electric vehicles.  Possible parade of vehicles.  The other December Sundays will be Steam Sundays

13th to 18th January 2010- “Wind in the Willows” will dominate January, running from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 18.  We need to avoid running any mini-event days in the weeks leading into this event or we will be getting in the way of the CCC marketing for the production. The other January Sundays will be Steam Sundays.

Cheers, Maureen Power, General Manager, Ferrymead Heritage Park, el 03 384 1970, Mob 027 269 8388, Fax 03 384 1725, snail mail to, PO Box 19988, Woolston, Christchurch 8241.

OTHER HAPPEINGS;

November-Oamaru Heritage Celebrations 18 – 22 November.  Programme details not available yet. Could all members interested in attending and who would like bookings made for them please contact me. This is especially important for those interested in staying at Anne Mieke Guest house, as our host is keen to confirm bookings as early as possible. Phillip Cook

16th to 26th October is Heritage Week, look out for the brochure in your local library.

July 2010, As  our trip to Larnach  Castle  was successful,  I have  pencilled in the Stables  accommodation  for the same event  next year  (16/17  July 2010) If   you might be interested in attending next year  please let me know.

Phillip Cook  3896192.

LOOKING BACK!

13 June, Mid winter lunch at Curragh cottage was turned into a Edwardian school day, including lunch, in the Ferrymead Park schoolroom! FERRYMEAD EDUCATION BOARD ANNUAL REPORT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The School Committee, Moorehouse School, Moorehouse, Ferrymead, 14 June 2009, Dear Sirs, I wish to report to you on my annual visit to your school on the 13 June 09. I inspected the school thoroughly.  The teacher, Miss D. Westlake, was very well organised and the work was well structured. Children were well practised in general drill and marching. It was pleasing to see that Miss Westlake strictly adhered to bell times and punctuality. The children were well turned out and the standard of dress was very pleasing for a country school. Curriculum was well planned and at the required level. I observed a pleasing standard of Math and Grammar. Children had mostly mastered the art of writing and many should now be practising with ink. The recitations were extremely charming and appropriate for young girls. The children displayed a willingness to learn, and use of the strap was appropriate. I was pleased to observe the lunch routine and the use of monitors in the room.  The children appeared to enjoy their wholesome sandwiches and fruit and I was impressed that Miss Westlake insisted the children drink their half pint of milk. The luncheon supplied to me was most appreciated. Heating and lighting were more than adequate for a school of this size and I was pleased to see the children, especially the boys, sitting correctly at their desks. I wish to draw to your attention the absences of some children. I see this as the committee’s responsibility to ensure the attendance at school and I desire the School Committee to send some strongly worded communications to parents who keep their children home for such mundane tasks such as milking, washing and gardening. My recommendations are as follows. Miss Westlake should have her contract extended one further year. A new black board should be purchased for the wall. One dozen new slates and pencils should be purchased. Further enrolment of students should be greatly encouraged.

Yours faithfully, Martin James, Inspector of Schools

LARNACH CASTLE TRIP, Arriving at Larnach on Friday we where accommodated in the upper levels of the original horse stables. The stables were converted into rooms so to retain the brick floor and heavy doors. A delicious breakfast was served on the ground floor where the horses were once kept. That night dressed in costume we walked up the stairs of the castle to the ballroom where our names were announced as we entered the grand hall. We were surprised to find that the dancing was country barn style. While the dance was in progress at 10.00pm a banquet was served. On Saturday morning we all went for a tour through the castle and grounds.

(Part of the deal with our accommodation) The halls and bedrooms where filled with beautiful antiques and N.Z. furniture. We were amazed to see a thick marble bath on the third floor in the children’s bathroom. Looked very heavy. In the afternoon we all visited Olverston house in Dunedin. The tour through the house was

amazing. The place was built in 1905 and was furnished with Japanese antiques. Martin feasted his eyes on a Tiger coal range and wanted to use it. Our guide showed us the scullery, bedrooms and grand hall. Worthwhile visit. Back to Larnach we rested and prepared ourselves for the Saturday evening meal that was served in the main music room in the castle. One of the staff gave us an informative talk about the history of the Larnach sad family history while we eat a delicious dinner. The castle was rescued in 1967 and was in despair with leaking roofs. The ballroom was once used to shear sheep. Saturday night a southerly storm brought snow to the Dunedin area and we woke up Sunday morning to find the snow frozen on our vehicles. Travelling out of Dunedin was slow but weather was clear for our return home. Thanks to Phillip for organising our stay. Lindsey Best

Did you Know—Breakfast wouldn’t be the same without marmalade would it, but it was just luck and a little inspiration that gave us that enjoyable spread. In 1759 a cargo of oranges arrived in Dundee from Seville, but instead of them being sweet, they where a bitter variety which no-one would buy. They where left to rot on the docks and when the smell of the fruit drifted up the hill, the wife of the local grocer went down and gathered them all up. She cut up the fruit, peel and all, and boiled it in her laundry tub with sugar and water. She sold it in small tubs, as a dessert to be eaten after dinner. In 1797 the couple opened their first marmalade factory.

Site of the month,  http://friendsofferrymeadinc.blogtown.co.nz/

As I’m putting this newsletter together I’m also making the above blog to upload the newsletter to. So if you misplace your copy it is now an easy way to still read it. If when you get this and rush into the blog and it is not quit all there please be patient as it will be there very soon. It just is because I do not get a lot of time to spend on the computer.

Thanks, Kathleen Editor

Coal Flowers: A Historic Craft

Materials:

• Shallow glass bowls (one for each team of students)
• Coal (several lumps per work team)
• Twigs and/or toothpicks
• Small pieces of cloth, paper, or string
• Paper towels
• Glue
• Mixing bowls or cups
• 6 tbsp salt per work team
• 6 tbsp laundry bluing per work team*
• 6 tbsp water per work team
• 1 tbsp ammonia per work team
• Food colouring

 *If the grocery or hardware store does not carry laundry bluing, check with a pharmacy 
 Procedure:

1. Begin by explaining to students that the making of coal flowers is a historic craft that was practiced by coal mining families in the late 1800s and early 1900s. When mining families had little money to buy decorations or purchase toys, they used common household products and coal to make beautiful crystal flowers. It was entertaining to watch the crystal flowers grow, because the changes took place in a relatively short period of time. Coal flowers were sometimes used as Christmas decorations because they resemble snowflakes.  

2.In this activity, students will make their own coal flowers. Explain that the coal actually plays no chemical role in the creation of the crystals and is no more critical an ingredient than the toothpicks used. In addition, students will use food colouring to enhance the beauty of their coal flowers, although original coal flowers were made without this additive.  

3.

a. In the shallow bowl, place several small lumps of coal.

b. Arrange any combination of twigs, toothpicks, paper, cloth, or string with the coal. Use glue to hold the pieces to the coal if desired.

c. In a separate bowl or cup, mix the salt, laundry bluing, water, and ammonia.

d. Pour this mixture over the coal mound.

e. Sprinkle dots of food colouring over the mound.  

4.The flowers should be fully formed in about eight hours.

Deadline for the next magazine is Saturday 3rd October, submissions can be snail mailed to Kathleen Campbell,  popeye@ihug.co.nz

Important contacts; Martin James  martygj@xtra.co.nz

Secretary Phillip Cooke, philrail@xtra.co.nz

Heritage Youth Deborah deb.w@xtra.co.nz

Important General Information, As Secretary I have been forwarding emails from Ferrymead etc to all members that I have email addresses for. Any members, who have not been receiving these emails and wish to, please advise me by email or phone. Any members receiving the above emails and NOT wishing to receive them should also advise me. Phillip Cook

Some members will be familiar  with Shire books, the small paperback books on a myriad of subjects that have   been available through Hazel Reeves. Hazel is no longer   handling orders for these, so I have taken this on.  If members wish to view the latest catalogue and full listing please contact me. Phillip Cook

*The Editor would like to apologise for all typing and grammatical errors in this issue! If you would like further information on any of the above articles please contact the author of the article concerned. Kathleen

*The Editor apologises for the disappointing quality of the print in the previous magazine, the print quality is out on my control,  Kathleen

 ***If you would like copies of any of the photos in this magazine please contact the editor ***

NOTE Any members requiring a copy of new Constitution should contact me by phone or email. Cheers, Phillip Cook

CURRAGH COTTAGE FUTURE HAPPENINGS;
Saturday 29th August, ***NOTE*** This is now supper not a dinner! Supper will be served following the evenings fun, games and social chit-chat in Curragh Cottage. The cost of $10.00 to be paid to Edna before the 24th August, Edna will then let Martin know how many suppers to prepare and Deborah know how many to expect for —- Salmagundi Games Night There used to be fierce competition between Victorian and Edwardian hostesses to see who could throw the most inventive parties. Because the drawing room in Curragh can’t hold all the guests that usually attend our evening socials, as hostess, I have had to prepare a Salmagundi night where guests are split up into small teams (2 to 4 people) and go around various fun activities, round robin style. Teams earn points and prizes for various categories will be awarded at the end of the evening. Extra points will be appointed if you give a recitation (humorous ones preferred), bring along a photo of yourself as a baby or as a child for the ‘Guess Who I Am’ board and you supply me with one or two little known facts about yourself (by the end of July). These facts will be used in a game where you will be getting to know your fellow Friends throughout the night. Please be prompt so I can start straight away, forming teams and giving instructions on what to do. Deborah Westlake
September, on a Friday nigh (date TBA) we will be having a visit through the Park Post Office. Supper will be served there and a donation to the Post and Telegraph Society will be expected from those who attend.
October Labour weekend-MondayDinner 5pm. This will be in Curragh to say “thankyou” to all who have been busy working over the weekend. The price will be $10.00 a head.
November-as a number of our members travel to Oamaru for the Oamaru Heritage Celebrations there is no organized activities in Curragh.
Wednesday 16th December, this will be our usual First Four Ships evening and Christmas party. This year we are hopping to join forces with the Early Settlers group. There will be more details to follow but in the mean time put this date in your dairy.
AROUND THE PARK from Maureen
June- The first Sunday of June is adjacent to Queen’s Birthday Monday so we can promote those two days together as Steam days.
July-The first Sunday of July is the Fire Engines Special.
The first Sundays of August, September, October, November, March, May and June will be Steam Sundays. 
October-Labour weekend we will do the usual two-day event on the Sunday and Monday with a military and war-time history theme, to be developed once we see what external resources we can tap into.  Brian Joyce is making some enquiries and will get back to me with an update in a few days and we will go from there.  The NZ Vintage Car Club has expressed an interest in being at the Park for one of the days, TBA.
December-Sunday 6 December to be an Electric Day, maybe an Electric Weekend with the Saturday as well.  The THS will have two major projects to launch, we will look at getting the electric bread van out of the Linwood Store, the electric vehicles out of the Hall of Wheels and try to involve some modern electric vehicles.  Possible parade of vehicles.  The other December Sundays will be Steam Sundays
13th to 18th January 2010- “Wind in the Willows” will dominate January, running from Wednesday 13 to Sunday 18.  We need to avoid running any mini-event days in the weeks leading into this event or we will be getting in the way of the CCC marketing for the production. The other January Sundays will be Steam Sundays.
Cheers, Maureen Power, General Manager, Ferrymead Heritage Park, el 03 384 1970, Mob 027 269 8388, Fax 03 384 1725, snail mail to, PO Box 19988, Woolston, Christchurch 8241.

OTHER HAPPEINGS
November-Oamaru Heritage Celebrations 18 – 22 November.  Programme details not available yet. Could all members interested in attending and who would like bookings made for them please contact me. This is especially important for those interested in staying at Anne Mieke Guest house, as our host is keen to confirm bookings as early as possible. Phillip Cook 16th to 26th October is Heritage Week, look out for the brochure in your local library.
LOOKING BACK!
Friday 29th May, Night Out At The Flicks-Thirteen Friends enjoyed a wonderful night out at the Ferrymead Picture Theatre. We were transported back to Edwardian Britain as we watched the 2000 remake of The Railway Children. As leader of Heritage Youth, I was especially interested in the children’s clothes, both posh and everyday. After the movie, we partook of a delicious supper over in Curragh and most of us couldn’t drag ourselves out of the drawing room until nearly midnight. The good company, conversation and the warmth from the fire on a chilly night, was just to good to leave. Deborah Westlake.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 13th May, Kathleen Campbell gave a talk on J. M. Barry and Peter Pan finishing with a magic lantern show using a 106-year-old set of glass slides of Peter Pan, for The Canterbury Antique and Collectors Club (Inc).                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 10th June, Deborah Westlake gave a talk on Victorian and Edwardian schooling and children’s pastimes, also for The Canterbury Antique and Collectors Club (Inc).                                                                                                                                         

 Saturday 13th June, mid winter lunch in Curragh Cottage, this was changed to midwinter school lessons and afternoon tea in the School House and was happening as this newsletter was going to print so the report will be in the following newsletter.

 Have you lost your marbles? Chances are, the answer is yes. Most of us owned marbles as a Kid, and maybe even played marble games. Whatever happed to those cat-eyes, aggies, and alleys anyway? Marbles is a street game people have been playing since before there where streets. The ancient Egyptians played games with small balls made of clay. In Renaissance Italy, glass blowers made glass “marbles” as children’s toys. The first book about marbles was published in England in 1815. The marbles you probably remember are the brightly-coloured, machine-made glass marbles. Than the games you played might have gone by names like Potsie, Forts, Ring Taw or Bossout. Like stickball and skully, marble games have faded as a pastime, done in by asphalt paving, the rise of video games, and the death of the vacant lot. But there are pockets of marble diehards including a national tournament that’s been held every year since 1922 (in G.B.) The British World Marbles Championship has been held every Good Friday in Tinsley Green, England, since at least the 1600’s and perhaps longer, It’s run by the impressive-sounding British Marble Control Board and often hosts teams from other countries. This artical comes from http://www.streetplay.com/thegames/marbles/

 Site of the month, http://www.fashion-era.com/edwardian_photos.htm

Deadline for the next magazine is Saturday 2nd August, to Kathleen popeye@ihug.co.nz

 Important contacts;

For all “in house” entertainment and bookings in Curragh Cottage please contact Martin James martygj@xtra.co.nz

For all entertainment off site of Ferrymead Park or outings you may find out about that you think may interest Friends as  a group please contact Phillip Cooke, as our entertainment liaison person,  philrail@xtra.co.nz

For all drapery concerns and drapery roster please contact Pam christmitz@paradise.net.nz

For secretary contact Phillip Cook,  philrail@xtra.co.nz

For Heritage Youth contact Deborah Westlake deb.w@xtra.co.nz

Important General Information, As Secretary I have been forwarding emails from Ferrymead etc to all members that I have email addresses for. Any members, who have not been receiving these emails and wish to, please advise me by email or phone. Any members receiving the above emails and NOT wishing to receive them should also advise me. Phillip Cook

Some members will be familiar  with Shire books, the small paperback books on a myriad of subjects that have   been available through Hazel Reeves. Hazel is no longer   handling orders for these, so I have taken this on.  If members wish to view the latest catalogue and full listing please contact me. Phillip Cook

*The Editor would like to apologise for all typing and grammatical errors in this issue! If you would like further information on any of the above articles please contact the author of the article concerned. Kathleen

*The Editor apologises for the disappointing quality of the print in the previous magazine, the print quality is out on my control,  Kathleen

 ***If you would like copies of any of the photos in this magazine please contact the editor ***

NOTE Any members requiring a copy of new Constitution should contact me by phone or email. Cheers, Phillip Cook

  ICE  

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this ’ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of “ICE”  is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name “ICE’ (In Case Of Emergency).

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there where always mobile phones with patients but they didn’t know which number to call, He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as “ICE”.

For more than on e contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.

PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN HELP IN AN EMERGENCY.

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