Highlights from this month’s newsletter include: A recap of the recent Red Boats trip to Riverhead, where members enjoyed a scenic cruise on the Waitemata Harbour, complete with a delicious barbecue lunch and a deep dive into the area’s rich history. An inspiring talk by guest speaker Adrian Riegen, who shared his Read more…
If you’re searching for the most captivating read in this month’s newsletter, look no further than page 5 for “Snake Gully to Success.” It’s a fascinating glimpse into the early life of Ken Webster. As a young man, he was told by his mother that the family could no longer Read more…
The Henderson Falls Friendship Club has invited us to join them on a Red Boats Waitemata Harbour cruise up the Rangitopuni Creek to Riverhead. This should be a great trip to view Auckland from a completely different viewpoint as we travel up the river. The boat is not going to Read more…
For those who missed last month’s talk, we’ve got you covered! Written by AI from a transcript generated by AI, this article dives into Vince Middeldorp’s adventurous 1994 trip to Australia with his horse, Captain Court. Vince shared captivating stories and revealed his thoughts on the infamous Jockey’s tapes scandal, Read more…
Podcast of Wendy Hampton’s talk on Estate Planning from Google NotebookLM Wendy Hampton’s website https://www.wendyhampton.com/
This month’s feature article highlights the guest speaker’s talk from our October meeting at the New Lynn Friendship Hall. The main article is Alan Verry’s fascinating account of his 2017 visit to Cuba. Alan, a train enthusiast with a passion for locomotives from all eras and regions, discovered a country Read more…
Our Christmas Lunch will be held at McHugh’s of Cheltenham. The bus will leave St John Hall at 9:15 am and head to the Kauri Glen Reserve in Northcote, where we can walk over the 60m long boardwalk, which is 18m above ground and provides a unique treetop experience. We Read more…
We are thrilled to share our October 2024 Newsletter with you! This edition features an engaging talk by Allan Williamson about his journey down the Mississippi River on the American Queen paddle steamer. Club President Bill Mutch praised Allan as one of the best speakers he has ever heard, mentioning Read more…
Click left and right arrows on the photo above (or swipe on phone or tablet) to view slideshow. Trevor Pollard has been diligently working behind the scenes to ensure the continuation of our annual roast meal and movie event at Ryder’s. This event has become a favourite among our members, Read more…
This newsletter is packed with a variety of engaging content. One highlight is the full transcript of Corrections Manager John Small’s talk on Paremoremo Prison, delivered at our August meeting. After receiving the transcript, John made several thoughtful edits and additions, leading us to include the entire, uncut version in Read more…