NEW Z E A L A ND B RANCH OF T HE KEW GUI LD
Report of the Dinner of the New Zealand Branch held at the
" Four Seasons " restaurant, Christchurch, on 22nd February, 1963.
This will be a date long remembered by New Zealand Kewites, for
we had all gathered to participate in the Conference being held in
Christchurch. The Centenary Celebrations of the Christchurch
Botanic Gardens were also held during this time.* New Zealanders
interested in the various fields of horticulture came to pay tribute
to the now famous Botanic Gardens which had led the field, contributing so much to botanical and horticultural interests.
The celebrations thus well attended, included the highlight of
the week, the grand flower show. This was a second Chelsea, the
largest show ever to be held in New Zealand. This event was
crowned by the greatest possible honour in the gracious presence
of Her Majesty the Queen, who with Prince Philip showed great
interest in the Botanic Gardens during their short sojourn in the
City of Christchurch.
It was with pleasure that the Kew Guild Branch gathered in
the light of these events to enjoy a fine dinner, to renew friendships and to recall happy memories of Kew. In the toasts which
followed it was most appropriate to mention the names of two
New Zealand Kewites who had done so much in the moulding and
development of Christchurch Botanic Gardens, namely : —
Mr. J. A. McPherson, A.H.R.H.S., N.D.H.(N.Z.), (1924),
Curator from 1933-45.
Mr. M. J. Bassett, M.B.E., A.H.R.H.S., N.D.H.(N.Z.),
A.H.R.I.H.(N.Z.), (1914), Director from 1946-55.
We were honoured to have as our guests for the evening Mr.
and Mrs. Gilpin. Mr. Gilpin is the present Director of the Botanic
Gardens and the Christchurch Parks and Reserves. Also Mrs. D.
Tassock, wife of the late David Tassock.
Kewites present at the dinner were : Mr. M. J. Barnett (1914),
Chairman, and Mrs. B a r n e t t; Mr. J. A. McPherson (1924) and
Mrs. McPherson ; Mr. L. Lannie (1939) and Mrs. Lannie ; Mr. D.
Riach (1955) and Mrs. R i a c h; Mr. C. H. l o n es (1939) and Mrs.
J o n e s; Mr. J. O. Taylor (1947) and Mrs. T a y l o r; Messrs. D. C.
MacKenzie (1939), Secretary, A. McK. Geddes (1961), J. G. Short
(1940), R. Balch (1939) and H. H. Edwards (1947).
Apologies were received from Messrs. D. Leigh (1933) and
J. G. C. MacKenzie (1934).
The Toasts were : —
" The Queen "—Mr. M. J. Barnett.
" The Kew Guild "—Mr. J. A. McPherson, reply by Mr.
A. McK. Geddes.
" The Ladies "—Mr. R. Balch.
* K.G.J. (1962), V o l. V I I I, N o . L X V I I , p. 191. 2X2
Following the Dinner a movie film of the " Seasons at Kew "
was projected by Mr. Taylor.
We look forward to the gathering in 1964 and in the meantime
would like to convey our kindest regards to the vast membership
of the Guild. . , , „ „ _.. . .
A. McK. GEDDE S, Dip.Hort.
P H O T O G R A P H IC SECTION.
Now established as an annual event, the slide competition for
coloured transparencies attracted a record entry of 130 slides. T he
first prize in Class 1 (Plant Portraits), was awarded to Alan Barber
for Gazanias. Colourfully rendered on Kodak I I, it was a close
first. Richard Marshall's Ektachrome study of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
being placed second, John Elsley's Pleione formosanum, on Agfacolour, was third. In Class I I, the study by John Elsley—" Rays
of Hope " on Ferraniacolour was first. The shot was taken as the
sun's rays first showed through the trees by the mound garden after
last winter's big fog and freeze-up. Placed a close second was
" Evening Magic " by Tony Schilling. This was an evening view
along a snow covered mountain ridge towards a distant loch, on
Kodak I I. The third prize went to " Newspaper Boy " by Peter
Wilson, photographed at Clovelly, using Kodak I I. Three prizes in
each class are awarded, being provided by the Club, excepting the
S. W. Rawlings' prize for top place in Class 1.
In December the photographic and mountaineering sections
combined to present a show depicting the activities of the climbers
in Snowdonia and the glorious scenery which they enjoyed throughout the year. It was very well attended and was thoroughly
appreciated by all. Another slide evening is planned and also a
lecture by Mr. Rawlings on Matters Photographic.
During the past year the students' slide collection has been
placed under the care of the photographic section. In response to
last year's request, approximately 300 more slides have been
received including some very generous donations from the United
States and Canada. These are being placed in the library as they
are mounted. Gifts of slides of plants and other horticultural
subjects are still welcomed and should be addressed to the Photographic Secretary at the Gardens. A really grateful thank you is
extended to the benefactors of the collection in the past year.
Sales of photographic material and equipment have been
promising and the section has not drawn from club funds for
prizes this year. It is hoped to keep up this practice in future and
to pay for the mounting of slides for the collection as well. Buying
through the club, members received a 5% discount and the club
approximately 2 %. My thanks are due to John Winter for helping
with the sales and to all who have supported the club.
B. J. SALTER, Hon. Secretary. 28:
SPORTS A ND SOCIAL CLUB.
The past year has been a very enjoyable and successful one
for the Sports and Social Club. There has been a reasonable
attendance in the sporting activities, and the dances, especially the
jazz hops held at the Coach and Horses, Kew Green, have been
well supported. Our thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey for
making these social evenings possible. The Christmas draw and
the football pontoon have increased the financial income considerably. The organisers of both are to be congratulated on their
successful efforts.
The Christmas party was held at the Boathouse, Kew Green
on 20th December. There was an excellent attendance, which
included not only the students and Old Kewites, but also the
Assistant Curators, members of the Herbarium Staff, Director's
Office and Jodrell Laboratory. The decorations were very good
and principally composed of greenery, pot plants and a large
Christmas Tree. In the corner of the hall there was a replica of
the new Kew Guild Badge.
The programme for the evening included the competitions
among the various departments. The individual acts were well
constructed, original and amusing, indicating that a great deal of
time had been spent in preparing them. The panel of judges
consisted of Mrs. Dempsey, Dr. and Mrs. Metcalf, and Dr. and
Mrs. Hubbard. The first prize—the traditional Christmas Cake
baked by Mrs. Metcalf—went to the tropical pits for its interpretation of " The Bedroom ". Also to be remembered was " Retrospect 1963 ", a sketch performed by the students of the Palm
House. This was a " take-off" on Kew life and was based on the
television programme—" That was the week that was ". Among
the other acts (all of which are worthy of mention but space does
not allow), was a programme by the " Cockroaches ", a team of
very accomplished singers and musicians. It is hoped that we will
see and hear more of them at a future date.
The election of officers for the year was as follows : President,
Dr. C. R. Me t c a l f e; Chairman, Dr. K. J o n e s; Treasurer, Mr. I.
Beye r; General Secretary, Miss K. Burlingham ; Social Secretary,
Mr. C. Popham ; Sectional Secretaries : Cricket, Mr. C. Roome ;
Hockey, Mr. W. Lewis ; Football, Mr. M. Dodge ; Athletics, Mr.
J. Elsley ; Mountaineering, Mr. A. D. Schilling; Music, Mr. M.
Bent a l l; Photography, Mr. B. Se t t e r; Table Tennis, Miss J.
De n n i s; Herbarium Representative, Miss E. Ha s t i n g s; C.M.I.
Representative, Miss E. Hastings ; and M.A.F.F. Representative,
Mr. R. Fender.
The members of the club would like to express their thanks
to Mr. Pearce, who retires from the post of Treasurer after many
years of continuous service. We are very sorry that he has resigned,
but we are thankful for all the kindness and help he has given.
The thanks of club members are also extended to all who have
helped to make the year such an eventful and happy one.
Miss K. BURLINGHAM, Hon. General Secretary.
http://www.kewguild.org.uk/media/pdfs/v8s68p257-25.pdf
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Financial aid for Hagley Golf Club
Financial aid for Hagley Golf Club
Updated at 4:38 pm on 9 June 2011
Christchurch City Council has agreed to use the mayor's earthquake relief fund to support Hagley Golf Club, which is facing financial hardship following the February quake.
The club grounds were badly affected by liquefaction and it has since had a major drop in player numbers.
Club president Geoff Druery told Thursday's City Council meeting that, without some form of support, the club could be forced to close.
The council agreed to underwrite up to $40,000 dollars from the Christchurch Earthquake Mayoral Relief Fund, on the condition the club agree to restructure to become self-sufficient.
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Govt provides $650k for Christchurch events village
Christchurch events centre illustration CREDIT: Gerry Brownlee
Govt provides $650k for Christchurch events village
Friday 27 May 2011, 10:45AMBy Gerry Brownlee
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A new temporary entertainment and performance events village to be set up in North Hagley Park will receive $650,000 from the government's Major Events Development Fund, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter announced today.
Mr Brownlee said the government had also backed the Christchurch City Council plan to stage a Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in the North Hagley Park events village and a travelling fan zone for east Christchurch.
The government's New Zealand 2011 Office had supported the NZ2011 Festival Lotteries Fund panel to allocate an extra $491,000 for the Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in Christchurch.
This additional $491,000 allocation is on top of the $628,000 of lottery grants already announced for REAL New Zealand Festival events in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup, bringing the total funding for Rugby World Cup events in Christchurch to more than $1.1 million.
The North Hagley Park events village will also support a wide range of events including the Christchurch Arts Festival, TV2 Kids Fest, the International Jazz Festival, New Zealand Cup and Show Week, and the World Buskers Festival.
"The North Hagley Park venues will be available for events before Rugby World Cup, during and into 2012, which is great news, because Christchurch is desperately short of corporate and entertainment venues following the 22 February earthquake," Mr Brownlee said.
Mr Carter said events are one way of giving people a welcome focal point as Christchurch rebuilds.
"It is clear that residents and visitors are eager to take part in the Rugby World Cup, and the events sector can make this happen, but the city needs the venues."
"The events village is one way the government can help support the Christchurch hospitality and tourism sectors as we work together to have the central city up and running again."
Christchurch will also benefit from REAL New Zealand Festival events which are touring nationally, including the REAL New Zealand Music Tour of rock bands.
Mr Brownlee said he was pleased the council would still be delivering a Rugby World Cup fanzone as it meant the government funding could leverage Christchurch ratepayers’ investment.
"We may no longer have any Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch but that doesn't mean we can’t have fun, support the All Blacks and also be great hosts for the international visitors that will join us in the fanzone, celebrating the games and the tournament," Mr Brownlee said.
"I am also pleased we have managed to put together a programme for east Christchurch people with a travelling fanzone that each weekend during the tournament will visit a new east Christchurch venue with music, entertainment and live rugby."
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker was delighted the city will be joining in the fun of the tournament and said he was looking forward to the launch of Christchurch Arts Festival.
"There are a great number of events which will still be happening in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup 2011 and we're pleased the city will be a part of the excitement of the tournament."
Mr Brownlee thanked the Christchurch Arts Festival, which with council officers and the New Zealand 2011 Office, had completely reworked its programme to coincide with the Rugby World Cup programme and will deliver highly accessible events during the six weeks of the tournament.
The Christchurch City Council is working with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) on rebuilding greater Christchurch and its surrounds, and supporting the welfare of its residents. For more information visit www.cera.govt.nz
For more information about REAL New Zealand Festival during the Rugby World Cup visit:www.realnzfestival.com
Mr Brownlee said the government had also backed the Christchurch City Council plan to stage a Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in the North Hagley Park events village and a travelling fan zone for east Christchurch.
The government's New Zealand 2011 Office had supported the NZ2011 Festival Lotteries Fund panel to allocate an extra $491,000 for the Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in Christchurch.
This additional $491,000 allocation is on top of the $628,000 of lottery grants already announced for REAL New Zealand Festival events in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup, bringing the total funding for Rugby World Cup events in Christchurch to more than $1.1 million.
The North Hagley Park events village will also support a wide range of events including the Christchurch Arts Festival, TV2 Kids Fest, the International Jazz Festival, New Zealand Cup and Show Week, and the World Buskers Festival.
"The North Hagley Park venues will be available for events before Rugby World Cup, during and into 2012, which is great news, because Christchurch is desperately short of corporate and entertainment venues following the 22 February earthquake," Mr Brownlee said.
Mr Carter said events are one way of giving people a welcome focal point as Christchurch rebuilds.
"It is clear that residents and visitors are eager to take part in the Rugby World Cup, and the events sector can make this happen, but the city needs the venues."
"The events village is one way the government can help support the Christchurch hospitality and tourism sectors as we work together to have the central city up and running again."
Christchurch will also benefit from REAL New Zealand Festival events which are touring nationally, including the REAL New Zealand Music Tour of rock bands.
Mr Brownlee said he was pleased the council would still be delivering a Rugby World Cup fanzone as it meant the government funding could leverage Christchurch ratepayers’ investment.
"We may no longer have any Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch but that doesn't mean we can’t have fun, support the All Blacks and also be great hosts for the international visitors that will join us in the fanzone, celebrating the games and the tournament," Mr Brownlee said.
"I am also pleased we have managed to put together a programme for east Christchurch people with a travelling fanzone that each weekend during the tournament will visit a new east Christchurch venue with music, entertainment and live rugby."
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker was delighted the city will be joining in the fun of the tournament and said he was looking forward to the launch of Christchurch Arts Festival.
"There are a great number of events which will still be happening in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup 2011 and we're pleased the city will be a part of the excitement of the tournament."
Mr Brownlee thanked the Christchurch Arts Festival, which with council officers and the New Zealand 2011 Office, had completely reworked its programme to coincide with the Rugby World Cup programme and will deliver highly accessible events during the six weeks of the tournament.
The Christchurch City Council is working with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) on rebuilding greater Christchurch and its surrounds, and supporting the welfare of its residents. For more information visit www.cera.govt.nz
For more information about REAL New Zealand Festival during the Rugby World Cup visit:www.realnzfestival.com
Govt provides $650k for ChCh events village
Govt provides $650k for ChCh events village
posted 26 May 2011 15:32 by CERA Webmaster [ updated 26 May 2011 15:35 ]27 May 2011 A new temporary entertainment and performance events village to be set up in North Hagley Park will receive $650,000 from the government's Major Events Development Fund, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Acting Economic Development Minister David Carter announced today. Mr Brownlee said the government had also backed the Christchurch City Council plan to stage a Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in the North Hagley Park events village and a travelling fan zone for east Christchurch. The government's New Zealand 2011 Office had supported the NZ2011 Festival Lotteries Fund panel to allocate an extra $491,000 for the Rugby World Cup 2011 fanzone and festival events in Christchurch. This additional $491,000 allocation is on top of the $628,000 of lottery grants already announced for REAL New Zealand Festival events in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup, bringing the total funding for Rugby World Cup events in Christchurch to more than $1.1 million. The North Hagley Park events village will also support a wide range of events including the Christchurch Arts Festival, TV2 Kids Fest, the International Jazz Festival, New Zealand Cup and Show Week, and the World Buskers Festival. "The North Hagley Park venues will be available for events before Rugby World Cup, during and into 2012, which is great news, because Christchurch is desperately short of corporate and entertainment venues following the 22 February earthquake," Mr Brownlee said. Mr Carter said events are one way of giving people a welcome focal point as Christchurch rebuilds. "It is clear that residents and visitors are eager to take part in the Rugby World Cup, and the events sector can make this happen, but the city needs the venues." "The events village is one way the government can help support the Christchurch hospitality and tourism sectors as we work together to have the central city up and running again." Christchurch will also benefit from REAL New Zealand Festival events which are touring nationally, including the REAL New Zealand Music Tour of rock bands. Mr Brownlee said he was pleased the council would still be delivering a Rugby World Cup fanzone as it meant the government funding could leverage Christchurch ratepayers’ investment. "We may no longer have any Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch but that doesn't mean we can’t have fun, support the All Blacks and also be great hosts for the international visitors that will join us in the fanzone, celebrating the games and the tournament," Mr Brownlee said. "I am also pleased we have managed to put together a programme for east Christchurch people with a travelling fanzone that each weekend during the tournament will visit a new east Christchurch venue with music, entertainment and live rugby." Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker was delighted the city will be joining in the fun of the tournament. "There are a great number of events which will still be happening in Christchurch during Rugby World Cup 2011 and we're pleased the city will be a part of the excitement of the tournament." The Christchurch City Council is working with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) on rebuilding greater Christchurch and its surrounds, and supporting the welfare of its residents. |
Mental health housing battle rages on
Mental health housing battle rages on
Weedons's residents angered about Richmond New Zealand Trust's plans to house six clients in the community.
The Weedons community is asking for a cast iron guarantee for transparency over a controversial house being set up in the town for mental health patients.
More than 70 residents attended a vocal meeting last week to discuss mental health provider Richmond New Zealand's plans to house six clients on Madison Rd.
Richmond New Zealand refused to say whether or not sex offenders or people with convictions would be housed at the property.
Residents said they were having to play the waiting game while the council decided whether to approve the building consent.
The residents had raised concerns with the Selwyn Community Board and would be making a presentation to The Selwyn District Council tomorrow.
The application was on hold while the council sought clarification on the use of the land.
Resident John McKim wanted assurances from the council that they "ticked all the boxes" and passed on relevant information to the community.
"We want everything done so it's absolutely transparent."
Residents said their fears were valid because of a history of sex offenders being placed in their community without warning.
Convicted sex offender Christopher Truscott was housed at the same Madison Rd property for a number of years. The intellectually impaired and HIV positive Truscott often hit headlines for escaping from his supervised accommodation and heading to public toilets in Hagley Park seeking more sexual encounters.
More than 70 residents attended a vocal meeting last week to discuss mental health provider Richmond New Zealand's plans to house six clients on Madison Rd.
Richmond New Zealand refused to say whether or not sex offenders or people with convictions would be housed at the property.
Residents said they were having to play the waiting game while the council decided whether to approve the building consent.
The residents had raised concerns with the Selwyn Community Board and would be making a presentation to The Selwyn District Council tomorrow.
The application was on hold while the council sought clarification on the use of the land.
Resident John McKim wanted assurances from the council that they "ticked all the boxes" and passed on relevant information to the community.
"We want everything done so it's absolutely transparent."
Residents said their fears were valid because of a history of sex offenders being placed in their community without warning.
Convicted sex offender Christopher Truscott was housed at the same Madison Rd property for a number of years. The intellectually impaired and HIV positive Truscott often hit headlines for escaping from his supervised accommodation and heading to public toilets in Hagley Park seeking more sexual encounters.
Weedons resident Karen Earl had seen various inhabitants come into the area.
She had often watched clients leave the property and then supervisors go looking for them 10 minutes later. "It's just a joke."
A Richmond client had to be moved out of the area in the past after he kept appearing naked in a neighbour's spa pool.
She wanted Richmond to guarantee that the property would be adequately supervised.
She said not only should the community feel safe but the clients needed to be housed in a safe environment.
She had often watched clients leave the property and then supervisors go looking for them 10 minutes later. "It's just a joke."
A Richmond client had to be moved out of the area in the past after he kept appearing naked in a neighbour's spa pool.
She wanted Richmond to guarantee that the property would be adequately supervised.
She said not only should the community feel safe but the clients needed to be housed in a safe environment.
Green light for events hub
, CA A A temporary events hub in Hagley Park has been given the go-ahead by the Christchurch City Council, as councillors prepare to discuss the fate of council chief executive Tony Marryatt behind closed doors.
Councillors voted unanimously to approve the events space, which is intended to help the city get back into its annual programme of events and festivals.
Banks Peninsula councillor Claudia Reid said the hub would provide a place for quake-hit residents to gather and relax.
"This is just fantastic, I am so excited.
"When you look at what's coming here, and we're going to kick it off for the children ... and their families [at Kidsfest in July]."
A staff report said the hub would provide a "central, safe and accessible" location to hold performances and festivals.
The council's inflatable dome will be used for many of the events, which will include the Christchurch Arts Festival, the Rugby World Cup and the World Buskers Festival.
The dome will also be open to community groups and artists for a $100 koha.
It will run from July 1 to next January.
The events hub was the last item on the open section of the council agenda, with the possible reappointment of Marryatt currently being discussed in a public-excluded session.
- The Press
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