On a windy yet sunny day, I set out on my hike from the Christchurch Gondola, making my way toward Lyttelton. The trail climbed steeply before descending into the harbor town, retracing the steps of early European settlers who journeyed…
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Notice of Annual General Meeting When: 2PM 16 March 2025 Where: Knight Stream School, 1 Killarney Road, Halswell Christchurch This is your opportunity to come along and have your say on the running of the Association and to suggest changes…
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Explore Cholmondeley Children’s Centre like never before! Cholmondeley Children’s Centre is having an Open Day on Saturday March 15th, to celebrate their 100th Centenary and will offer guided tours, live music, and market stalls. The Governor General will be on…
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Historic ship arrives ahead of 175th anniversary European settlers’ arrival Originally published in THE PRESS 27 December 2024 A historic Dutch ship has arrived in Lyttelton Harbour, marking a significant moment ahead of next year’s 175th anniversary of the arrival…
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Update on the Oosterschelde 13 December 2024 The Oosterschelde is set to arrive in Lyttelton sometime between the 25 and 27 December. We expect they will clear Customs at Bluff and after that we will have a better idea of…
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On 27th December 2024*, the Dutch Tall Sailing Ship “Oosterschelde” will sail into Lyttelton Harbour, NZ in what will be the start of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the arrival, in 1850, of the first European settlers known as the…
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Anniversary Lunch Photos View Anniversary Lunch Photos Photos taken at the Anniversary Lunch celebrating 100 years of the Canterbury Pilgrims & Early Settlers Association. Official Speeches: • President Beverley Bolland • Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter • Father Peter Williams…
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Within 50 years of our Pilgrims and Early Settlers arriving in their new homes in New Zealand, these men and women and/or their children were recalled to the Motherland to fight wars in far off lands. These are some of…
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A lovely day was spent at Terrace Station on Sunday 16th April 2023. Thank you to all involved, especially our host Kate for showing us around her home and for giving us an enjoyable and informative talk. Photos have been…
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June 18th LUNCH at the Chateau on the Park 189 Deans Ave 11.30am for midday start. As it is June and we are half way through the year we thought a nice lunch at the Chateau was called for. We…
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