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Anzac Day 25th April
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As we reach another ANZAC day, I wish to highlight just one of the names on the Addington Workshops Roll of Honour displayed
in the Railway Station. A time to reflect that there were lives behind the names displayed.
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Harold Roger Blake
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Born 23 June 1917 son of Harold R and Margaret M Blake 35 Frank St Papanui
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Studied engineering @ Christchurch Technical College and Canterbury University and was a talented sportsman playing 1st 15 Rugby the A tennis senior swimming champion, skiing, tramping and yachting.
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Having been part of the Technical College Air Corps, he was awarded his flying badge and commissioned on 24th August 1940
at Wigram with the rank Pilot Officer
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In January 1942, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation read: Pilot Officer Blake is a keen and determined
officer who shows no fear, He has been an inspiration to his crew and to the squadron. On one occasion his aircraft was hit by flak when over the Ruhr Valley which damaged his ailerons and made the aircraft very difficult to control. After losing considerable
height, by great skill he regained control and brought the aircraft and crew safely back to base.
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On the 30/31st May 1942 in an attack on a target at Cologne his Wellington Bomber failed to return with Harold and his crew
missing in action. Subsequently he was re classified as presumed killed in action, aged just 24, above Zons South of Dusseldorf with his body never recovered.
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When you go home, tell them of us and say
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For your tomorrow we gave our today.
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John Maxwell Edmonds (poet)
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Check out the Rose Graden of remembrance this weekend, after picking up a copy of the Rose garden book in the general store.
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Ian France
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EVENTS
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The Ferrymead Night Market is back next weekend for its final outing of the season.
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As the evenings get cooler and the park takes on a completely different feel after dark, there’s no better time for a Night Market
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We have music from the chapel garen socials favourite duo ‘Gat Filler’
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We also welcome new vendor Jotters, whom have been blowing up on socials with their selections of matcha. Plus, we welcome few new vendors crossing the water to join
us. Gone Bananas & Bubble waffles, which I’m sure you’ll be trying.
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Jack Fraser
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Sonya has been hard at work setting up ANZAC Day displays, now on show in the Bakery window and the Chapel/main entrance. Both are looking fantastic and well worth
a look when you’re in the park.
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Glenn, one of our dedicated volunteers, has been busy repairing sections of the chicken coop fence using timber generously gifted by the Rural History Society. Next
on the list is a fresh coat of paint—fingers crossed for a fine day.
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There are a few leaks and plumbing issues around the park currently being addressed, with repairs underway.
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A big thank you to Sandra and the team at IDEA Services, who have been doing a wonderful job raking up the autumn leaves and helping keep the park looking its best.
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Josh Matsis
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| | This place surprised us for all the right reasons. There were over two dozen exhibition buildings with a variety of displays—ranging from vehicles and aviation to cameras—that could take hours to explore. We spent two hours there and felt we could have stayed even longer. It truly is a hidden gem, as there was hardly anyone around when we visited. The park is educational and comes highly recommended. | | | |
Jason Chien
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| | Interactive and a joy. We enjoy our time everytime we come here. The park holds many things to explore including the the post office were you can ring people and try the different phone numbers and how phone switchboards work. The post office with many cool printing displays. The list is endless but a cool day out if you need something to fill in time.
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Penny May
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Help Us Map Ferrymead’s Antarctic Connections
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As many of you know, there is growing interest in highlighting Kinsey’s Cottage and Darkroom as part of Christchurch’s identity as an Antarctic Gateway city. As more visitors seek out Antarctic heritage experiences, there is a wonderful opportunity for Ferrymead Heritage Park to reveal the wider Antarctic stories already held across the park.
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I’d love to invite all societies, groups and volunteers at Ferrymead to consider:
Do you have anything Antarctic-related in your collections, displays, archives, or stories?
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This might be an object, photograph, tool, maritime connection, engineering story, transport link, expedition-era material,
or even a lesser-known thread connected to the Southern continent.
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If you do, I’d love to hear from you.
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My hope is to begin mapping a unique Antarctic experience across Ferrymead, one that could help gateway visitors discover the rich and unexpected Antarctic connections already present here — not just in Kinsey’s Cottage, but throughout the park.
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By sharing what may already be tucked within your collections, we may be able to weave together an experience that strengthens
Ferrymead’s place within Christchurch’s Antarctic story and brings new visitors through the gate.
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If something comes to mind, please get in touch — even if it seems small. Sometimes the most intriguing stories begin with
the smallest clues.
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Let’s see what Antarctic traces we can uncover together.
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Rewa Rendall
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CURRAGH DUTY MISSIONS PART 1
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Scone Baking Lesson
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Three of the Friends' youngest members joined Raymond and me on duty in Curragh yesterday. The first one arrived early and took on the mission of learning how to
bake a batch of cheese scones in the coal range.
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Raymond first showed her how the coal range worked and then what to do with all the ingredients she had brought from home. Coal range and baking tips and tricks
were passed on to her, and hopefully, she'll remember them if she makes scones at home and on future duty days.
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Raymond usually makes his own batch of scones at the beginning of a duty day, and the girls are invited to have one for lunch and/or afternoon tea. They definitely
miss his scones when he is unable to go on duty.
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So how did his pupil's scones turn out yesterday? Our young baker gave her tick of approval when she ate one shortly after they came out of the oven. A little bit
later on, she went into the kitchen and politely asked Raymond if it was OK if she ate another one. He replied by asking her whose scones they were and if she needed permission to eat them
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. She was very restrained, and her batch of a dozen scones was only 2 fewer when she wrapped them up to take home at the end of the day.
It was great to see Raymond passing on his coal range experience and baking skills to one of our enthusiastic junior members. Will she, in turn, pass on what she learned at home and when another junior member makes her first batch of coal range scones.? We'll
have to wait and see.
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-Friends of Ferrymead Facebook page, Deborah Westlake
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Seeds of Change
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The park would like to thank Rural History for stepping in to run the seed sowing activity during our Seasons of Change school holiday programme. A firm favourite
with the children, the activity kept plenty of little gardeners busy—although, for reasons still up for debate, peas didn’t quite make the cut.
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Children were able to plant their own seeds to take home in biodegradable pots, making it an easy (and eco-friendly) way to keep the growing going well beyond their
visit.
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Ferrymead Night Market
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2nd May 4pm - 8pm
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As the evenings grow cooler, join us at the park for the Ferrymead Night Market!
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We’re especially excited for the last market of the season. Sure, we’ve only had two this year, but the May night is traditionally one of our busier evenings. The
park takes on a completely different vibe after dark, making it a truly special experience.
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From tasty eats and sweet treats to live entertainment and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone. It’s one of the most unique and welcoming night
market settings in Christchurch.
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Come along to support local vendors, connect with the community, and help raise funds for the park’s societies — all while enjoying a fantastic night out!
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Christchurch Introduction to Letterpress
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15th May · 6:30pm to 9:30pm
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This three-hour course is the perfect introduction to the traditional method of printing with lead type. Letterpress was the main method of printing for over 500
years from Johannes Gutenburg’s 1450s bible to recent times.
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Letterpress has seen a huge revival in the United States and Britain while locally a number of artists and craftsmen have maintained the tradition. The three dimensional
nature of letterpress is the perfect antidote to the flatness of digital print. This class will give you an insight into how the equipment, materials and techniques work.
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The course will cover basic typography, composition, layout and letterpress techniques such as lockup, inking and paper selection on tabletop platens, proof presses
and an iron handpress as time allows. Perfect if you're considering buying a press and wondering where to start.
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The workshop is run by Graham Judd, qualified letterpress machinist of Inkiana Press, with help from other trained letterpress printers. Graham is one of the top letterpress educators in the country and regularly teaches abroad: www.inkianapress.co.nz
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Venue: Ferrymead printing Society, 50P Ferrymead Park Drive, Christchurch 8022
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50 Ferrymead Park Drive
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