Special Activities
U3A Visits April 2010
- Wellington Writers’ Walk: Tuesday 13 April.
Time: 2pm. Meet outside Circa Theatre.
Cost: $5 per person, payable before the tour, please.
Limited to 20 people.
This very interesting tour will last around two hours and will be led by two members of the Writers Walk committee (P.E.N.). who will also be able to answer questions. It will be possible to ‘peel’ off at any time and buses are available from the Oriental Bay leg. Please wear comfortable low heeled shoes and be prepared for windy/cold weather. We will stop for tea/coffee half way through the walk. - Malaghan Institute: Thursday 8th April
Time: 2-3pm.
Limited to 16 people.
No charge but please give Rosemary Ralston a donation to the Malaghan Institute on the day. As the Malaghan is difficult to find we will meet at 1-45pm at the bus stop on Kelburn Parade and be escorted by a staff member to the Malaghan. As you are coming up Kelburn Parade the bus stop is on the left just past a set of traffic lights. Parking is very limited. - Reserve Bank Museum: Thursday 15 April
Time: 10am.
No charge. Meet at the entrance to the Reserve Bank, 2 The Terrace (corner of the Terrace and Bowen St) at 9-55am.The visit will include a presentation on the economic and banking history of the Reserve Bank, the special exhibition of Sir Edmund Hilary’s medals including his Order of the Garter papers and some of the insignia, his knighthood and his Hubbard medal (USA), and the Moniac hydraulic computer.
Please register with Rosemary Ralston for each of these visits. You can do this by phoning 479 6500, or e-mail srralston@actrix.co.nz or by enrolling prior to each lecture on 23rd, 26th and 30th March. Because numbers are limited, if you cannot go for any reason please let Rosemary Ralston know so someone else can have the opportunity.
Mid Winter Lunch 29th June 2010: The Midwinter Lunch is to be held in the Grand Dining Room, Wellesley Boutique Hotel, McGinnity St., Wellington. Details will be in the May Newsletter.
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Future Visits - if there are places you would like to visit or would like a repeat visit to, please let Rosemary Ralston know: ph 479-6500 or e-mail srralston@actrix.co.nz
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