This is F.Y.I. and only a draft at this stage.
RNZN Stokers and Engineroom Branch Re-union.
Due to unforseen circumstances the proposed re-union at Masterton has had to be cancelled and replaced by a Canterbury re-union, Rangiora based. It is intended to make this re-union as user friendly as is possible and to this end all activities will be “Pay as you go” at the time. In addition, instead of requiring a Registration deposit, this re-union will operate on “Stokers Word” as bond and commitment to attend. This re-union will be held regardless of numbers attending.
Your early indication of attending is urged, a warm country welcome is assured. The three local motels are holding accommodation exclusively for this reunion until 30 January 2009.When making a motel reservations just mention the Key Word, RSA or Stokers. Don’t delay as ‘Cup Week” is a busy time in Canterbury.
Date Monday 9 November 2009 for as long as you wish to stay.
Venue Rangiora RSA, 82 Victoria St Rangiora. 7400
Registration. Rangiora RSA, Monday 9 November, all day.
Re-union Dinner “Spit Roast” at Maadi Restaurant Rangiora RSA
Seated at 1930hrs Monday 9 November
Cost per head approx. $18
After Dinner Speaker To be advised
Accommodation 3 local Motels and “Home Stay’
1. Rangiora Lodge Motel. 436 Hight St Rangiora.7400
Phone, 03 3138796.
8 units, 16 plus beds, $95 per person per night ($18 each additional person)
2. Lillybrook Motels,60 Percival St Rangiora 7400
Free Phone 0800 72644672. email
bookings@rangioramotels.co.nz www.rangioramotels.co.nz13 Units, 19 beds. From $95 per person per night ($18 each additional person)
3. Riverstone Motel 18 Southbrook Road Rangiora 7400
Free Phone 0800 778663 email
welcome@riverstonemotel.co.nz www.riverstonemotel.co.nz16 units 52 beds (price on application)
Local Home Stay (Yet to be confirmed)
Adrienne
Gloria
Graeme
Patsy
Ruth
Transport Locally from Rangiora accommodation to Rangiora RSA by free RSA Courtesy coach.
Free public transport to and from Christchurch during “Off Peak” hours. Using Seniors and Veterans Gold Card.
“Off peak” hours are 0900 to 1500hrs and from 1830hrs Monday to Friday and all day on Public Holidays and Weekends. The Rangiora service runs every ˝ hour to and from Christchurch
Activities
Monday 9/11
Registrations at Rangiora RSA all day from 0900.
Re-union dinner during evening. Seated at 1930hrs
Tuesday 10/11
NZ Trotting Cup at Addington
Or
30 Minute flight in a DC3 over North Canterbury Cost $60 per person. Max 28 seats per flight
Or
20 Minute flight in a DC3 over North Canterbury. Cost $40 per person. Max 28seats per flight
Or
20 Minute flight in a 2 seat Hi Tech Microlight Cost $45 per person with Jack Hall Rangiora RSA Member and ex RNZAF navigator..
1 person at a time and 3 flights available. (Ballot if over subscribed).
Or
Alpine Adventure, full day tour. Jet Boat,4wd Trip and Alpine Train back to Christchurch. Price pending
Or
Day trip to Hanmer Springs. Optional Bungy Jump, Hot Pool Dip, Jet Boat Trip, Mountain Biking. Price pending
Or
Day trip to Littleton and Harbour Cruise on “Black Cat” and Visit to Ferrymead Historic Park. Price pending
Or
Day Trip to Akaroa and “Black Cat” Harbour Cruise. Price pending
Wednesday 11/11
Short Armistice Day Service at Rangiora RSA at 1030
“Up Spirits” at 1100 at Rangiora RSA. Rum at bar @ $2.10 per nip.
Lunch available at RSA Maadi Restaurant or at a number of restaurants in the town. Own Cost. Shopping in Rangiora
Or
Free Public bus to Christchurch anytime after 0900 to Royal A & P Show or City Visit
Or
Same as Tuesday
Thursday 12/11
Royal A & P Show
Rangiora RSA Club Night with Last Post at 1800
Or
Same as Tuesday
Friday 13/11
Canterbury Show Day Holiday.
Free Public Bus all Day with Gold Card.
Own arrangements
Saturday 14/11
NZ Galloping Cup Riccarton
Own arrangements
Note
Prices based on those applicable in 2008 but not estimated to be much different in 2009.
Replies to date 15/11/08
Jim Birch x 2
Don Molyneux x 2
Graeme Matheson x 1
Fred Strong x 2
