EVENTS
Halfway House
Glenside, was visited in February 2024
A group from Rebus had a very informative visit to the Wellington Regional Emergency Office in Thorndon.
The building where the office is situated looks as though it has been there for many years, but in fact is a modern building, purpose-built to withstand severe earthquakes and other disasters.
After a discussion on personal preparedness, we were given an overview of the comprehensive systems that come into action in the event of a civil emergency, a system that is used in a number of countries.
Visit to Bench Space
A small group of Rebus members enjoyed an informative visit to Bench Space in Brooklyn in September. Bench Space is a new initiative being launched to bring woodworking skills to the community, which has been created by volunteers with the support of the City Council. Our hosts were Ted Cizadlo and John Schmidt, who made the beautiful instruments and whose tools are on display in the photo. Bench Space plans to have woodworking classes for beginners and a space for members to use their skills. Beginners start with learning to use hand tools by making wooden spoons; the workshop also has a bench saw, a bandsaw and drop saw.
More information can be found on the website:
A most successful Mid-Winter lunch was held at the Royal
Wellington Golf Club on 22nd June 2023
In June, members visited Te Papa to view the Gordon Crook banners and wall hangings exhibition.
In November, members visited Wrights Hill Fortress built during World War Two and enjoyed a guided tour of the underground network or tunnels, operations rooms and gun emplacements.
Photos: Bill Goldstone
In October a group of 22 club members, guided by Barbara Mulligan and Richard Bentley, had a very informative walk around a small part of the Karori Cemetery. (This followed on from Barbara’s talk at our September meeting.)
Many graves visited were those of people who had been prominent in the history of Wellington and the country. The Small Chapel, with its exquisite stained glass windows and architecture, was one of the many interesting features of the cemetery.
The visit was followed by lunch at the Ngaio café.