Magazine Editor wanted

After many years Elaine will be relinquishing the newsletter/magazine editor role so we are looking for a special someone to it take on from the AGM in March 2011. The magazine is published every 2 months and only requires a computer and a small amount of time. Express your interest to Elaine (06 7856738)

Programme for Dec - Jan 2011

Dec 12 - Pouakai Ranges. 10am at end of Mangorei Rd. Contact Hilary 06 7510716

Jan 2011 - Newton's Cunning Plan - Between 1st and 9th Jan for 4 days cycling the Gorges to Sea . Bookings essential with Newton 06 7510716

Jan 30 - BBQ at Lake Mangamahoe, club night. 6pm, first carpark inside main gates. Contact Elaine 06 78567838

Feb 5/6 - Lodge Overnighter - working bee, tidy up, filling the wood shed. Pot Luck tea. Morning stroll before departing. Contact Sharon 06 7638365

Feb 5 - Committee meeting at Lodge

Feb 13 - Lake Rotokare Fenceline - approx 8.2km. Meet at carpark 10am. Contact Hilary 06 7510716

Programme

Oct 17 Ngatoro

Oct 23/24 Labour Weekend - family time

Oct 26 - Club Night

Oct 31 - Kahui Hut walk

Nov 5/6/7 SAREX at Tututawa

Nov 13/14 Guy Fawkes - Bonfire and fireworks at Adamsons. BBQ tea, BYO food and explosives

Nov 21 Lake Rotokare fenceline - Meet at carpark, 10am for a walk inside or outside the fenceline, approx 8km. Contact Hilary 06 7510716

Nov 28 Lake Dive Overnighter - including raft race across the lake. Meet Dawson Falls carpark 10am. Contact Hilary 06 7510716

Nov 30 - Club night TUESDAY night,, not Wed as advertised in the magazine. Twilight Golf at Pungarehu, 6pm, $5pp for golf, $5 fish and chips dinner if ordered before the game, or BYO dinner to cook there (stove available). Contact Sharon 06 7638365

Dec 4 Christmas BBQ - Pot luck dinner at Lake Mangamahoe. Bring Kayaks, 6pm. (or Jones's if wet, 32 Davies Rd, Inglewood, off Mountain Rd north of town). Contact Elaine 06 7567838

Dec 5 Orienteering - Audrey Gale reserve off Mangorei Rd 12-1pm starts. Check website for details

Programme

Aug 22 Stress Release Snow Day, Stratford Plateau carpark, 10.30am

Aug 29 Tupare Big Day Out. Walkway round the Gardens for a couple of hours. Meet at Tupare carpark 10.30am. Contact Hilary 06 751 0716 Followed by club night at Theatre

Aug 29 Club Night (Sunday night) at Arthouse Theatre. Outdoor type movie and a couple of short outdoor films. Numbers to Hilary asap 06 751 0716

Aug 31 Photo Competition FINAL DATE for entries to Newton at 180a Omata Rd

Sept 5 Orienteering Te Rewa Rewa bridge area. Contact Jacqui 06 751 0676

Sept 12 SAR Training day at Ratapihipihi, 10am for 2-3 hours

Sept 19 Lake Rotokare walk, explore track, have lunch at the reserve, meet 10.30am. Contact Cliff 06 756 7838

Sept 25/26 Lake Dive Overnighter, including Raft Race across the lake. Meet Dawson Falls carpark 10am. Contact Hilary 06 751 0716

Sept 29 Club night (Wed night) - Photo comp results, 7.30pm at Pungarehu Glof Club. Contact Sharon 06 763 8365

Oct 3 Orienteering Click on link for latest details

Oct 9/10 KOPAC Lodge Overnighter, arrive at Lodge Saturday for overnight stay or meet at Lodge 10am Sunday to explore Len P's track. Contact Sharon 06 753 8365

But is it Art? Urban bike ride

The intrepid few enjoyed spectacular weather to zoom about town investigating the sculptures, murals and other object d'art on our bikes. We followed a previously used Rogaine map and answered questions about the art for a really enjoyable day out. Jacqui and the Frewins were joined by Bruce and Nell who out-rode us on the hills on their electric bikes. Great machines, but way too heavy when the battery dies!

Slink Calf Fundraiser

Again this year the slink calf run is the only fundraiser for the club. Please contact Sharon 06 763 8365 to let her know your availability.

Club programme

Check June/July 2010 newsletter for more details:

Jun 20 Photo Challenge weekend - so, you've sorted out the first 2 locations, there are 2 more to find now

Jun 27 Round Town cycle ride including hunting for some Geocaches.
Contact Jacqui or Neil S 06 751 0676

Jun 29 Club night at the Bayley Rd boat club lighthouse 7pm. Bring nibbles/supper. Contact Sharon 06 763 8365

Jul 4 Ngatoro - second attempt. Meet at North Egmont. Contact Hilary 06 751 0716

Jul 11 Photo Challenge weekend

Jul 18 Kaupokanui Falls - another Sinclair exploration. 10am at Dawson Falls. Contact Neil S 06 751 0676

Jul 25 Art Rogaine - find the street art around NPL. Bike or walk. Meet 10am at Orb carpark. Contact Jacqui S 06 751 0676

Jul 27 Club night at the moview with tea beforehand. Contact Hilary 06 751 0716

Jul 31 / Aug 1 Lake Dive Overnighter, including raft race across the lake. Meet Dawson Falls 10am. Contact Hilary 06 751 0716

Aug 8 Te Rewa Rewa Bridge bike ride. Check out the new footbridge, cafe lunch to follow. Meet Lake Rotomanu 10.30am Contact Sharon 06 763 8365

Aug 15 Photo Challenge weekend

Aug 22 Stress Release Snow day from Stratford Plateau. Contact Sharon 06 763 8365

Stay at KOPAC Lodge

The eco friendly club lodge is nestled beneath the mountain, beside Cold Creek. With sleeping for 11+ indoors and room for tents outside it makes good use of this small area. We have installed all the mod cons - log fire, gas cooker, hot shower, flush toilet, solar lights.

Activities in the area include a working replica water wheel, glow worms aplenty and local bush walks. Or solitude, peace and quiet - something to suit everyone.
To rent the Lodge costs $10 per adult, $5 per child per night and can be arranged by contacting our president, Sharon.

Round Town GPS hunt

This is a cycle ride around New Plymouth combining the recent "But is it Art?" rogaine, with hunting for some of the latest GPS caches. Start at Sinclairs, 8 Kapu Grove, NP at 10am

More than just a tramping club...........

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Next events (Check the April/May newsletter for more details)

• 16 May KAUPOKONUI BIVVY - Meet 10am Dawson Falls carpark to arrange transport. Contact Neil Sinclair 06 7510676
• 21 May CLUB NIGHT at the BANFF FILM FESTIVAL - Tickets $20 adult from Kiwi Outdoors
• 23 May NGATORO - From North Egmont down Ngatoro to Mangaraka, up Waiwhakaiho, Ram Track and return to North Egmont. Contact Hilary Frewin 027 5110025
• 30 May ROUND TOWN BIKE GPS GEOCACHE HUNT - Start at Sinclairs 8 Kapu Grove, 10am. GPS instruction if required. Visit the new caches in NPL
• 5-6-7 June KIRITHERE QUEENS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND - Bring bikes and fishing line. Explore Kirithere and Marakopa. Accommodation locally. Contact Hilary Frewin asap to book a bed. 027 5110025
• 12-13 June OVERNIGHTER (Xmas theme) FOR KOPAC LODGE BIRTHDAY/MIDWINTER XMAS DINNER, and quick committee meeting 7pm - bring ideas for next club tramps and outings. BYO dinner on Sat night (5pm) and breakfast for Sunday. Plan is to do a small working bee Sunday morning (bring gardening/cleaning tools.