At the September monthly meeting, there were eleven visitors. They had come to hear James Duncan give the third of his three talks on Auckland’s tram system. James described how one man’s effort to save a tram resulted in the Read more
There were two guest speakers at the August monthly meeting. Retired Senior Sergeant Bob Barrett talked about his early days in the NZ Police. Not to be outdone, former St John Ambulance Officer Lindsay Roberts talked about working for St Read more
Retired Senior Sergeant Bob Barrett was the Club’s guest speaker on 12 August 2022. Two of his former colleagues saw the meeting advertised in the North Shore Times and came over to hear Bob’s talk. They would not have gone Read more
West Auckland Men’s Rebus Club had an information table at the Senior Network Provider’s function, held in the New Lynn Community Centre. The event was organized by the Whau Local Board. There is an article in the August newsletter about Read more
This year’s Midwinter Lunch at McHugh’s of Cheltenham. McHugh’s is a buffet restaurant with spectacular views of Rangitoto, North Head and the Waitemata Harbour. The bus will leave St John’s Hall, Te Atatu South (behind the Ambulance Station) at 10:00 Read more
Murray Parker was the guest speaker at the meeting on 13 May 2022. Murray and his wife Suzanne have made seven overseas trips to the USA. The purpose of these trips is to visit the National Parks. Everyone knows the Read more
Who would have thought at the meeting on 13 August 2021, that the next monthly meeting would be held on 14 January 2022? An account of the situation after the five-month recess is found in John Mihaljevic’s meeting report. Member’s Read more
Ian Smith has organized a Gold Card Trip to Orakei Bay Village. The village, which has 25 shops and eateries, claims it is, “the best boutique shopping precinct this side of the city.” It sits between Orakei Basin and Hobson Read more
The December 2021 monthly meeting was not held because the fear of catching Covid-19 was still at the forefront of many members’ minds. Instead of a monthly meeting, there was another coffee morning at The Falls Bistro, which was attended Read more
With all the uncertainty that currently exists as to when lockdown restrictions will end and what will then be allowed, we have made the decision not to make a room booking at Soljans Estate Winery in Kumeu for a Christmas Read more