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Dates to Remember
President Marcia Roberts 09-418 0397
Vice President Brian Potter 09-483 3400
Vice President Colleen Durham 09-483 4001
Vice President Brian Potter 09-483 3400
Vice President Colleen Durham 09-483 4001
Upcoming Events
Annual General Meeting
Saturday 11th July
2-4pm
St Andrews Hall,
172 Hinemoa Street
Birkenhead
“Fourteen days notice of the A.G.M and the business of the meeting, for our members.”
The AGM reports, update on Farrington House Museum, and election of committee. Followed by viewing of a donated collection of photos taken before and during construction of the Harbour Bridge, Brian Potter will provide commentary. We look forward to welcoming our members and visitors with a special afternoon tea. No door entry, raffle tickets will be sold. New nominations to join the Committee welcome President and Vice Presidents phone numbers below. Annual Subscription are now due $25 (single) $35 (family) Details last page of newsletter.
Saturday 8th August
2-4pm
St Andrews Hall,
172 Hinemoa Street
Guest Speaker: Jocelyn Windsor will share her knowledge of the ancient art of bookmaking. Jocelyn will show her tools and techniques, and explain how different books were put together. A unique opportunity to learn about an ancient craft, practiced by bookbinders and their apprentices over many centuries.
2-4pm
St Andrews Hall,
172 Hinemoa Street
Guest Speaker: Jocelyn Windsor will share her knowledge of the ancient art of bookmaking. Jocelyn will show her tools and techniques, and explain how different books were put together. A unique opportunity to learn about an ancient craft, practiced by bookbinders and their apprentices over many centuries.
Saturday 12th September
2-4pm
St Andrews Hall
172 Hinemoa Street
Guest Speaker: President of the Toroa Preservation Society, Robert Brown will share the story of “The Restoration of the Toroa” harbour ferry.
2-4pm
St Andrews Hall
172 Hinemoa Street
Guest Speaker: President of the Toroa Preservation Society, Robert Brown will share the story of “The Restoration of the Toroa” harbour ferry.
Farrington House Museum will reopen on 2nd & 4th Sunday, 2-4pm from the 12 July 44 Mahara Ave. Birkenhead
The Museum is open on the 2nd and 4th Sunday each month from 2pm to 4pm, except closed from the 4th Sunday in December through January, reopens on the 2nd Sunday in February – or by appointment – use the Contact Us to send a message or arrange an opening by appointment.