HMNZS Taranaki - 50th homecoming reunion

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2 February 2010 Received from Chris Bond, (the_bonds@xtra.co.nz)  secretary for the reunion

HMNZS Taranaki
TARANAKI 2011 REUNION

The date has now been set for the 2011 “Homecoming Reunion” New Plymouth Weekend of the 28th to 30th October 2011.  This being the weekend after Labour Weekend due to the Rugby World Cup Finals.

The good news is that the 28th October 2011 is the start of the Taranaki Rhododendron Festival, where in excess of 150 private gardens around Taranaki are open to the public.

• This will be the main feature of the Saturday Bus Trip.
• Golf will be arranged for those who like to indulge.
• Dinner will be at the World Class Devon Hotel Marbles Restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION: (Bookings your care)
Due to the Rhododendron Festival, early booking of  accommodation is Paramount.

0800 Numbers will be produced for the website for your own bookings

Graeme Marris
Chairman

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More info regarding our HMNZS Taranaki reunion next year

Being held the weekend of 28th October 2011. 28th October is the actual date that the HMNZS Taranaki arrived in New Plymouth in 1961.

It is now 15 months away. Confirmation registration form, the programme and suggested accommodation list are attachments below for downloading.

It must be noted that accommodation needs to be secured as soon as possible as this Reunion coincides with the Taranaki Rhododendron Garden Festival
And Tour Companies from all over NZ & Overseas bring in people to view the Open Gardens.

Please contact Graeme Marris g.marris@xtra.co.nz with any questions

22 Aug: Please note that registration form has been updated to include who to make out your cheque to  

1 June 2011 - please note updated reunion programme below

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Update 1 June 2011 - new reunion programme added below

“50th Anniversary of the Homecoming”
Well your committee has done a great job, everything is in place for a successful Reunion weekend.

All we need now is your presence! (see below for registration info)

The 28th October is 50 years to the day that H.M.N.Z.S. Taranaki arrived in New Plymouth on her maiden voyage.

All events for the Reunion are being held at the Devon Hotel, Devon Street New Plymouth.  As stated everything is in place starting with the Friday Afternoon from 1500 Registrations in the Courtenay Room of the Devon, followed by a Mix & Mingle evening until late.

Normal restaurant meals are available from 6pm if one so desires, your care.

Saturday we have 2 bus trips, bowls or golf organised or do your own thing during the day. Bus Trips from 0900 back to Devon Hotel approx 1500.

Saturday Evening starts at 1800 in the Courtenay Room for Pre Dinner Drinks(your care) & Socialising.  Official Speech by our special guest Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Tony Parr – Grace will be said before we adjourn for our Smorgsborg Dinner Wine & Soft drinks provided at the Devon’s “Marbles” World famous Restaurant” at 2000  

After dinner we can adjourn back and use the Courtenay Room for socialising until late.

Sunday starts at 1015 sharp in the Courtenay Room for our Prayer & Remembrance Service, followed by Photographic session with Gordon Beckett (whom you will all remember his great work from previous reunions)

Up Spirits – Light Luncheon and an hour or two of entertainment, socialising at the end of which we will wish you a safe journey home.

Chairman
Graeme Marris

ps.. Please see the links below to registration form and other info

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The  HMNZS Taranaki Reunion Committee wish to advise the following merchandise will be available at the Reunion.


Polo Shirts with Ships Badge
Colour: Navy
Sizes:  Small to XXL            Price:  $25.00

Caps with Ships Badge
Colour: Navy
Size:   One Size fits all            Price: $15.00

Blazer Pocket Badge HMNZS Taranaki   Prize: $25.00   

Taranaki Badge 50 yr Lapel Pins      Price: $10.00

Framed Reunion Rum Label         Price: $5.00

Raffle:      1st Prize         Oil Painting of HMNZSTaranaki
                     By: Peter Hamilton   

                2nd Prize         Decanter of Pussers Rum

        3rd & 4th Prize         Canvas Print of above Oil                     
                                                                                       Painting

Price per ticket: $2.00

Please note a lot of your email addresses are unreadable, therefore if you would like to order in advance for any of the above please contact the Committee:

                              reunion2011@hmnzstaranaki.org     

.pdf of the above showing images - click slops.pdf below

[Paullebas]

With Regret due to my wifes ongoing health concerns ( Cancer ) I will not be attending the forthcoming Reunion. Wish all I knew on my last ship I was to serve on, the very best for a great turn out. Regards Paul Le Bas
NZT 17589.

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Photos of Merchandise you can purchase at the reunion can be viewed by clicking the attachment link below

Only a month or so to go

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As advised by the committee

As of the 7th October 2011 Post Office Box 3250 Fitzroy New Plymouth Disappears NO LONGER USED

The New Reunion Address is PO Box 9059 Bell Block New Plymouth.4351

Orders are now being taken for the Slops . There is only a Limited Stock available 

Bus trip A to Tawhiti Museum is just about full

Bus trip B to Gardens a few seats left

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Update as at  1st October 2011

PROGRAMME TIMES CHANGES

Sunday 30 th  Oct


1000                            Muster for Parade in the Courtney Room  Devon Hotel                                            .           
                        1015                            Prayers in The Courtney Room
                        1100                            Welcome.
                        1105                            Photos
                        1145                            UP SPIRITS
1230                            Finger Food Lunch & Entertainment $30 
1330                            Entertainment/  KEVIN GREAVES
                        1730                            Restaurant Opens/Own care

Reunion 2011 Committee

[John Purcell]

Are You going to list those who are attending the reunion

[admin]

Are You going to list those who are attending the reunion

I would think not John

There would be major issues under the privacy act these days - the attendance form does not include a tick for
"I am happy for my name to be published as attending"

You could always ring Garry Cousins on 021 830 807 if you need to know anything about the reunion

Peter