SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1987

 

Dear Members,

Well, we've had our Annual General Meeting, but only just. We sat there and waited and waited and waited, and you didn't come! Lots of you didn't come! If you don't come, we can't carry on, and there will be no more Free Beach Group.

 

WAIWERA TRIP: Over sixty members and friends had a great evening up at

the Sapphire Pool, marred only by finding our cars had been interfered with while we were away, and one had been taken.

 

VEHICLE SECURITY: Several members have had their cars stolen from

various FBG functions recently, and I urge you to invest in some form of additional vehicle security, especially if you do not have the ignition locks and other anti-theft devices built in to the later model cars. Here are some ideas:-

1. Master switch, fitted into the engine compartment by an auto- electrician, cost $50. It switches off the electrics with a key.
2. Ignition cut-off switch, hidden inside the car, with wires running to the distributor. Fitted by an auto-electrician, cost $30.
3. Burglar alarm kit. Get one cheaper from Trade and Exchange, $l.25 on Thursdays from your local dairy or supermarket.
4. Steering lock, which hooks between one of the pedals and the steering wheel, with a lock and key. Available from garages, $26.
5. Petrol tap, an on-off tap fitted on your fuel line. Get one from a pipeline specialist, cost $13, and paint it black after it's on.

NGATUHOA: A fabulous weekend deep in the bush of the Kaimai Ranges.

This summer Adele has managed to book it for a little longer, from Wednesday 27 January to Monday 1 February, 1988. So mark it on your calendar and look forward to a really great nude weekend!

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NGATUHOA - ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND 1988 - DETAILS NEXT NEWSLETTER

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SUBSCRIPTIONS: Your Yellow Form for renewing your FBG membership is

enclosed with this newsletter. Please print clearly
and fill it all in, as we use these forms for compiling the mailing list and directory. Cross out the interests you don't enjoy, just like an election ballot paper, otherwise you'll find in the directory that you like tramping! Or whatever.

 

Directory entries will close at the end of October so

get your form back to us promptly, and you will get your Members' Directory before Christmas.

 

TOWELS AND T-SHIRTS: We are currently out of stock of these items, and

until we get a new supply we won't know the prices. Could you please indicate on your Yellow Form what you would like, so we know how many to order. The prices will he notified in a later newsletter, when you can send in your cheques for them separately.

 

 

EMBROIDERED BADGES: It was suggested at the AGM that. we get some small

cloth embroidered badges to sew onto our hats, shirts, bags etc. More details in the next newsletter.

 

SAUNA: Spa pool, saunas, steam rooms, massage table, exercise machines,

free tea and coffee, fruit juice, plus the good company, all combine to make a pleasant evening out on Sundays. Every Sunday at Clive Green's Health Centre, 14 Federal Street, City, 5 - 9 p.m. Single $5, double $8, pensioners $4, children free.

Social nights - LADIES FREE - BYO - 13 September and 11 October.

 

SWIMARAMA: A good chance to keep yourself trim, doing lengths in this

full-size tepid pool. Standing room only in the saunas, it is so popular, so come along and join in. Held at Swimarama Pool, Lagoon Drive, Panmure, 6.30 - 83O p.m. Adults 2, children 50 cents.
OCTOBER SWIMARAMA WILL BE FREE - last night for this year. See you there 19 September and 17 October.

 

RICKARD'S, PARAKAI: Swim night held on the last Friday of the month,

6 - 10 p.m. Hot pools, takeaway bar. Adults $4.50, children $2. Well patronised by FBG members. Hosts: North Shore Sun Club. Dates: 25 September and 30 October.

 

DIARY: This year I want to try a full diary of day trips and other

activities, as we used to have a few years ago, when lots of
enthusiastic members would turn up for a day in the sun together.

First, a couple of tramping trips, for those who are keen and energetic. The trip to Rangitoto will be with our clothes on, so don't panic! We have also been offered the use of a private beach on farm at Kaipara South Head, so keep free the weekend of 7-8 November for a day or a weekend camp at this lovely spot.

 

OCTOBER DIARY

 

RANGITOTO: Sunday 11 October. High tide 10.21 a.m.

Catch a ferry at Launchman's Steps, Quay Street (Ferry Steps, Downtown) at 9.30 a.m. Boat returns 2.15 p.m. or 5 p.m. Return fare adults $l2, children S7. This is a clothed trip.

Take drinks, lunch, strong shoes. Contact: Adrianne 883—784.

 

KAREKARE: Sunday 18 October. Low tide 1 p.m.

Drive towards Piha, turn left at sign to- Karekare (sealed road). Meet at the car park before the bridge at 10.30 a.m. We will be walking south around the rocks, and possibly go to Pararaha Valley, tramping back over the hills. Contact: Adrianne 883-784.

 

LONG BAY: Sunday 1 November. High tide 4.21 p.m.

Park at far end of ARA park, walk north around rocks to the second beach along. Contact: Tom 418-1890.

 

NEW COMMITTEE: President - John Riggir 565-219

Secretary - Evan Chugg 883-784

Treasurer/Membership - Jim Peddieson 559-730*

Tom Lewis 418-1890               (Ask for Jim)

Adrianne Caldwell 883-784

Anthony Wilkinson 836-7432

Cynthia Wells 656-062

Gay Laurie

 

SUBS ... SUBS ... SEND IN YOUR SUB ... NOW ... WITH YOUR YELLOW FORM

 

Happy Springtime, everybody.

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER DIARY

 

BEACH DAY AT LONG BAY
Sunday 1 November. High tide 4.21 p.m. Weather forecast: Sunny

Park at the far end of the ARA park, walk north around the rocks to the second beach along. Contact: Tom 418—1890 evenings and weekends.

 

WEEKEND CAMP AT OMOKAITI BEACH
Saturday 7 November. High tide 12.26 p.m.

Sunday 8 November. High tide 1.04 p.m. Weather forecast: Light wind

Just the place for a lazy weekend. White, sandy beach, good fishing, and not a soul in sight except us. Step out of your car right onto the beach. Water taps, pit toilet, and a donation of, $10 per unit for campers. From Parakai, drive 28 kms to the end of the seal, continue 6 kms to Trig Road, turn right, go 2 kms to farm gate. Turn into farm entrance with concrete side walls and cattle stop. Drive 1 km down to parking area at beach. NOTE: As this is Private Property, there is NO ENTRY without authority.

Bookings please to Adrianne 883-784.

 

BUSH WALK TO FAIRY FALLS
Sunday 15 November. Weather forecast: Cloudy

Seven waterfalls one above the other, just a few miles from Henderson. Meet at 10.30 a.m. in a little car park at the traffic lights on the corner of Great North Road and Henderson Valley Road, near the overhead railway bridge, underneath the "Bremworth" sign. Bring shoes suitable for mud, waterproof clothing, and your lunch. This will be a clothed trip. Contact: Adrianne 883-784.

 

If you'd rather go to the beach, try St. Leonard's. High tide 3.12 pm.

BEACH DAY AT HUIA, EMIEL'S BEACH

Sunday 22 November. High tide 11.35 a.m. Weather forecast: Light cloud

One of our favourites. Good swimming, fishing, native bush and beach-combing. From Titiranqi, follow signs towards Huia, turn left at sign to Huia Point Lookout. Go 100 metres, park on grass in dip. Track is in the corner on the left-hand side at the far end of this grassy area. If you can't find it, wait until someone else comes.
Contact: Cynthia 656-062 evenings and weekends.

 

SNORKELLING TRIP TO GOAT ISLAND
Sunday 29 November. High tide 2.56 p.m. Weather forecast: Sunny

Come face to face with a stingray, and mind you don't step on the kina Explore this fascinating underwater world of fishes and seaweed and the exhilarating experience of underwater nudity. Bring snorkel and goggles, plus whatever other gear you have, or just come along and sunbathe on the beach while we do the snorkelling.
Goat Island is a Marine Reserve where the University have a research station. From State Highway 1, turn east at Warkworth, follow the signs to Leigh, continue 2 kms north, turn right at sign to Goat Island Beach. Metalled road 2 km to beach. Walk north to rocks.
Contact: Evan 883-784 evenings and weekends.

 

 

 

DECEMBER DIARY

 

BARBECUE AT MELLONS BAY

Saturday 5 December. High tide 8.44 p.m. Weather forecast: Fine

Anyone for a nude swim by the light of the silvery moon?
Bring your barbecue, your sausages, and a little of what you fancy,
and COME TO THE PARTY. Time: 5 p.m. onwards. From Howick, go down
Mellons Bay Road to the second car park at the bottom, by the shop.
Walk to the right-hand end of the beach. Contact: Adrianne 883-784.

 

BEACH DAY AT HUIA, EMIEL's BEACH

Sunday 6 December. High tide 11.37 a.m. Weather forecast: Sunny

This beach was named in memory of Emiel Roland, a Life Member of FBG.
From Titirangi, follow signs towards Huia, turn left at sign to Huia
Point Lookout. Go 100 metres, park on grass in dip. Track is in the
corner on the left—hand side at the far end of this grassy area.
Contact: Cynthia 656—062 evenings and weekends.

 

BEACH DAY AT FITZPATRICK BAY (BIRKENHEAD)

Sunday 13 December. High tide 1.51 p.m. Weather forecast: Light cloud

A new beach, very pretty with pine trees and grass. Swimming best at
high tide. From Birkenhead, go along Mokoia Road, turn left just past
Foodtown into Balmain Road, veer right at the kindergarten, park at
bottom of steep hill. Walk straight ahead along a wide track, about
10 minutes easy walk to beach. Contact: Adrianne 883-784.

 

TRAMP TO MOKOROA FALLS

Sunday 20 December. Weather forecast: Cloudy

A whole valley of waterfalls between Waitakere and Muriwai. Footwear must be suitable for walking in the stream, bring waterproof clothing
and your lunch. Meet opposite the Swanson Primary School at 10.30 a.m.
Contact: Adrianne 883-784.

CHRISTMAS CAMP AT URETITI

Christmas Day to Sunday 17 January.

Glorious ocean beach, cosy camping spots among pine trees, swimming, sunbathing, walking, fishing and loafing - that's us at Uretiti.
From State Highway 1, 6 kms north of Waipu, turn right into the
Uretiti Beach Recreation Reserve, opposite Mountfield Road. Water taps, flush toilets, cold showers, fireplaces, no dogs. Supplies at Ruakaka.
Contact: John 565—219 evenings and weekends.

 

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NGATUHOA LODGE WEEKEND

 

Wednesday 27 January to Monday 1 February 1988

 

Our annual get—together will be held again at Ngatuhoa Lodge, a youth recreation centre deep in the bush of the Kaimai Ranges.

 

Enjoy a weekend of bush walks, sunbathing, river rafting and swimming, waterfalls, flying fox and FBG cricket, plus of course our Fancy Undress Ball. On Monday we will spend a few hours at Papamoa Beach before setting off for home.

 

Accommodation is a 50-bed bunkhouse, with gas cookers, wood barbecues, hot showers, flush toilets, electric lights and one (only) power point. There is plenty of room for tents and camper-vans - caravans are not recommended on the forest roads.

 

You will need to take all your own food, milk and drinks (there is NO FRIDGE), toaster, blankets, warm clothing for the evenings, torch, and insect repellent. Mattresses and pillows are supplied.

 

Access is along 23 kms of bush roads, through two locked gates, and we must travel in a group. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF PETROL - fill, up at Matamata or Tauranga (depending where you're coming from).

 

We will meet at the top of the hill on the corner of State Highway 29 and Thorn Road, as shown on the map. The trip takes about 3 - 4 hours from Auckland. YOU MUST BE THERE ON TIME OR YOU WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.

 

MEETING TIMES: Wednesday 1 p.m.

Friday    7 p.m.

Saturday 10.30 a.m.

COST: Adults $4, children $2 per night. Your Booking Slip is at the bottom of the December Diary - note the instructions on the bottom.

 

DOGS must have a Forest Dept. entry permit.

 

Definitely NO CATS.

 

CHILDREN must be watched at all times.

Please take empty bottles home.