What happened this week? Just some work, rowing, cycling, swimming, new chickens and the Tour! Continue reading “New chickens, a glimpse of a Tui and the end of the Tour”
Category: Local events
Edendale Vintage Machinery club CRANK UP weekend 2014
This looked like a good weekend, and I knew Dad would like it so we went down to take a look.
The day that we were free wasn’t quite as sunny but the day came right in the end, true Southland style with sunshine later in the afternoon. Continue reading “Edendale Vintage Machinery club CRANK UP weekend 2014”
Wyndham A & P show
This was a curious occasion, I actually wasn’t too sure what to expect but what I saw wasn’t it, that’s for sure! We stayed much longer than we thought, despite the Agriculture being predominant, and the produce being in the minority! Continue reading “Wyndham A & P show”
Burt Munro Challenge weekend
Burt Munro
Born in Edendale in 1899, Burt Munro’s dedication to motorcycles was enormous, and his life’s achievements are legendary. He purchased his first motorcycle at the age of 15 and had his first Indian Scout in 1920 – the bike he would continue to modify (with his own custom made unique parts) for the rest of his life. Continue reading “Burt Munro Challenge weekend”
Midwinter Christmas Celebrations
The title itself doesn’t sound too unusual, but if I added the date: Sunday 30 June, then it starts to sound a bit more unusual!