October 2003
HELLO EVERYONE
A newsletter to read again and again with the best news
the Trust has had so far - so read on
Donated materials
The Trust would like to say another very big thank you
to Jenkin Timber Ltd who continues to donate specialised
timber for the restoration of Bach 38. And to Marley Rainwater
Systems who have donated water collection and grey waste
systems for Bach 38 a VERY BIG THANKYOU. Look on the signboard
outside Bach 38 for the names of companies and individuals
who have sponsored our work.
Oxford Charitable Trust
Thank you to the Oxford Charitable Trust for their generous
donation of $2000 towards the Trusts purchase of a computer
system for membership records and accounts and a scanner
needed for archiving 35mm film and negatives, old photos
and documents.
Community Post
You will have noticed that your newsletter came in a
community post envelope. Thank you to NZ Post for the donation
of 200 post paid envelopes towards our communication expenses.
Extra special working bee - October 10th to 18th.
We have the materials and contracted some expert help so
we are planning to have a week long working bee.
The tank stand and tanks and spouting will be done before
the pohutukawa blooms. The missing sections of floor and
parts of the kitchen ceiling will be repaired. The bach
will be rewired, back door safety rail replaced and the
chimney checked.
Members are invited to come and spend a day onsite during
the week; there is plenty to do with both big and small
jobs.
Ring Allan for more details.
Time will be made to get into practice for the annual fishing
competition.
New Website
We have the funding and a very willing volunteer in
Andy
Heyward and now a brand new website. www.rangitoto.org
is the new address, put it on your favourites list. Andy
is keen to get feedback
and submissions so please
take a look.
All working bee dates, wanted materials, heritage pages
and newsletters are available online. Future developments
will include education pages in a downloadable format and
more of our archives.
Look out for a 4th of August copy of the New Zealand Womans
Weekly, in it is an article about Andy and his home town
of Haumoana.
Last scheduled working bees for 2003
Oct 18th (1327)
Nov 15th (1216)
If the weather is totally obnoxious and you are unsure of
whether the working bee is on - please ring Allan to confirm
(634 0161 - leave a message with Anne).
Don't forget the Bach is open to the public on the third
Sunday of the month and whenever we have a working bee.
- look out for the new signboard near the wharf on open
days. Come and have a look.
A special thanks to all those who turned up and cleaned
Bach 38 for our special visitors and to DoC staff for removing
the rubbish to a central collecting point for our next big
clean up.
Condolences
The Trust would like to pass on its condolences to the
family and friends of Di Stewart and Stella Francis. Di
as a heritage advisor and member of the Civic Trust helped
our Trust during its initial formation and Stella as the
Auckland Regional Conservator bought many of the parties
together for discussions during the early years. Heritage
has lost two dedicated people.
Wanted List
Rakes both leaf and standard, shovels, spades, yard
broom, wheelbarrows, bayonet lamp fittings, bunk beds, mattresses
and bedding and a couple of smaller bookshelves.
Previous meeting
We would like to thank Paul Mahoney for being such a
wonderful speaker at our AGM. His selection of photos and
stories were enlightening and reinforced the course of action
we are following to fulfil the Trust objectives.
National Historic Heritage Workshop
Jointly run by the Department of Conservation and the
New Zealand Historic Places Trust the theme this year is
"sharing our success stories to improve heritage outcomes".
To be held at the Auckland Art Gallery from Tuesday 11th
to Thursday 12th November, for further information ring
Susan or Elizabeth.
YOUR COMMITTEE.
Elizabeth Andrew - 634 1398 Newsletters,
Shirley Collins - 279 9819 Treasurer,
Membership and Wharf rep,
Susan Yoffe - 445 1894 Archives,
Hilary Noall - 418 4920 Islington Bay rep,
Lois Eagles - 443 5536 Beacon End rep,
Allan Godsall - 634 0161 Maintenance,
John Walsh - 811 8875 Chairman,
Jim Mason - 446 6228 Patron.
www.rangitoto.org
rangitoto@clear.net.nz
The next newsletter will have more details about the fishing
competition, working bees for next year and more detail
about the Trusts future plans.
Rainforest Express Trip
Waitakere Ranges
Saturday 11th October
Start: 1.40pm for trip briefing (gate locked at 1.50pm)
Finish: 2.30pm
After the trip: visit Arataki Visitor Centre for:-video
presentation on Waitakere Ranges (20mins)- light meal (bring
finger food and drink)
Fare: $20 per adult (33 places available) $10 per child
(10 places available)
Payment ASAP to:
John Walsh
1332 Huia Road, Huia
1250
Waitakere City
Send a self-addressed envelope with your cheque so that
a map can be posted back as confirmation.
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