Meeting on the 21st September

Our last meeting was a good casual follow on from our first meeting.

Our main aim is to get a programme sorted but that is not the easiest task --- some thought we were going in circles.

Taking into account the time of year and various projects, would the celebrations take place over two or three days ?

Fund raising set the adrenalin working overtime and suggestions of taking advantage of incorporated Societies brought forth ideas. Sheryl is to proceed in part and report later.

Maurice brought copies of Centennial pics from NZ Weekly News. Do you remember the excitement as the boats came up river? Were you there?

Larry suggested that maybe the Helensville Maori group be approached as well as Mahurangi.

There is plenty of talk going on. As Brian said, don't lose the momentum.

"Don't forget to book the Bishop!" were the parting words of the day.

Where is the Fiddler?

Since 1863 traditional music has been kept alive by several families always with someone to play the violin, until currently when the band plays minus that important component, the violin. Yes, Linda's hands have succumbed to tireless years of Fiddling the Fiddle.

Past fiddlers have included Ben Bayer who treasured his violin and played it with expertise and love. Another was Annie who excelled herself and really put all her might and energy into the serious side of music. Ben Lambert also played and, at the Centennial, he, with others, sat on the road outside the Puhoi Hall and gave it everything possible to celebrate the great occasion.

Melody haunts the hills as if their spirits are watching over us.