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
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
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
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
A woman reading her poetry might not be what you’d expect at a men’s Rebus Club meeting, but Noel Rose, our dedicated guest speaker organizer, made an inspired choice for the July 2024 gathering. We needn’t have worried, as the poet was none other than Jan Beaumont, whose light-hearted and Read more
Jim Morrow, renowned mountaineer, delivered an enthralling presentation at the June 2024 meeting, not about scaling towering peaks, but about retracing the legendary journey of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Morrow recounted Shackleton’s incredible story of resilience and determination against seemingly insurmountable odds. Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was wrecked in Read more
The June 2024 newsletter is packed with engaging stories and updates. As always, the guest speaker from the previous monthly meeting (May 2024) takes centre stage. This time, we had the pleasure of hearing from Giuseppe Gallina, an Italian native, who shared the compelling story of Benito Mussolini, the Italian Read more
In our May 2024 Newsletter, we delve into an enlightening talk by our club treasurer, Charles Nicholls, on The Alhambra in Spain—a stunning monument to Islamic architecture. Charles took us on a historical journey, starting with the Moors’ invasion of Spain and their subsequent advance into France before their eventual Read more