Newsletter for October & November 2009…Vol5 #5
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 [email protected]
Secretary, Phillip Cook [email protected]
Heritage Youth, Deborah Westlake [email protected]
Editor, Kathleen Campbell [email protected]