This eulogy is constructed from Tony’s own memoirs, unknown to the family until very recently, and from conversations with and notes supplied by Nicola Irons and Gareth Oakshatt. As all good eulogies begin: Anthony John Oakshatt was born on 26 … Continue reading
Wim Eaten By Particularly Ravenous Tui Turns out the entire city of Nelson and everything in it was swallowed whole by a particularly ravenous tui. Including our beloved President. And his monthly message. We are receiving reports that surviving locals … Continue reading
Graham Sampson After 35 years Graham and Sheila Sampson will be returning to the UK in May. Mo and Persephone organised a celebratory dinner at the Spruce Goose for them. There were some old faces present and the speeches kept … Continue reading
From the President Hi folks and welcome to my first spiel in 2021. It was great to see people on the trails around Wilton Bush on 31 Jan. I’d like to update you on another great trail, in my opinion … Continue reading
From the President… The last newsletter from us this year. Obviously things have been rather different in 2020, and a lot of events got scrunched up into the last couple of months. It was good that people made the most of those … Continue reading
From the President… Great news about the Rotorua Marathon, it’s going ahead, however the Movie Night has to be postponed to 9th October. Bookings will roll over to the new date but if you can’t make it, please let us … Continue reading
Ah, back into partial lockdown. I’m so sorry for those people who have had their targeted marathons cancelled. The training is usually OK, even fun at times, but you really do want to do the actual event. People have been saying “we … Continue reading
White lies to get you out into a southerly “The daffodils are out.”“Maybe it isn’t pitch black this morning.” “It’s a bit warmer. Yes?”“My knee/back/neck/ankles weren’t quite as sore as usual. Actually, I’m good!” “That was a pretty good time yesterday – … Continue reading