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FREE BEACH GROUP Inc |
P.O. BOX 41-171 ST. LUKES AUCKLAND 3 |
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NEWSLETTER |
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November - December, 1993 |
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HEY !
it's Summer, 
Go for it FREE BEACH GROUP Committee President Frank Peek (04) 387 9858 Secretary Jackie Caldwell
Treasurer Bob Squires (04) 232 7739 Members Nobilangelo Ceramalus09 483 5428 John Groombridge 04 569 5641 John Lowe 06 870 0926 Traven Searle 04 293 7560 Bob Williamson 09 410 6030 Correspondence should be mailed to the official FBG address LOCAL CCONTACTS South Auckland Bernard Hollibar (09) 238 7973 Coromandel/Thames Frank
Tauranga Glenda Harper (07) 542 0209 Ted Lidgard (07) 542 2344 Waikato Roger Morris (07) 856 8857 Hawkes Bay John Lowe (06) 870 0926 Sthn Hawkes Bay Hugh Bowles (06) 374 6238 Wellington Odette Greer (04) 233 9248 Alan Geeves (04) 478 4820 Christchurch Joyce Fleming (03) 322 7990 |
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A Message from the Past President
We the outgoing committee, are indebted to many members for the help, encouragement and support provided to us during the past years.
We take this opportunity to thank you all sincerely for this help. We wish you were well in the coming years and please keep in touch. You will always be welcome in Auckland.
John Riggir for the outgoing Committee.
It is intended that this Newsletter will be the forum for the expression of ideas, opinions, and criticism; and therefore may not represent official policy.
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The 1993 AGM.
There were a couple of breaks with tradition this year! This was the first time we've had a phone link with members in another centre, and the first time executive members have been elected from outside Auckland.
John and Fran made their large and comfortable conservatory available for the occasion, and some responded to the warmth in a fashion appropriate for the FBG. We conservative types, just sweated!
After the technicalities of the phone were implemented, the proceedings began. The Minutes of the previous AGM were read and accepted. Following the President's report we discovered there were still no Accounts ready for presentation, a matter of some concern. However Jim assured us they would be available by early November!
Next followed the Election of Officers (several had been nominated from Wellington), and the threat of a wind up was thwarted. After a lively discussion, subscriptions were set at $15 after Jim suggested a minimum of $12 would be needed to cover last year's costs.
So after a short burst of General Business and a foregone vote against the two EGM motions, it was into the real business: the afternoon tea!
Thanks John and Fran not only for the efforts on the day, but also the consummate dignity with which you've carried the Group in past years; and particularly your personally gruelling time of the last year, in the absence of anyone from Auckland coming to your rescue!
John Lowe
Visitors Welcome
Bob Dyett of 12 Ashwell Drive, Port Waikato (just past the Motor Camp) says that members visiting the area are welcome to drop in. After the whitebait season ends in November, is the best for nude sunbathing and swimming. There are one or two. primitive secluded camp sites nearby.
Nude Boat Trips
Malcolm takes his 35 foot boat for occasional day trips to Palm Beach, Waiheke Island on spring and summer weekdays when wind and weather allow. He can take 3 or 4 Free Beach members on these trips, returning the same day. Anyone interested should phone Malcolm at 09 534 2941. |
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are now due. At the recent AGM subscriptions were increased to $15 to cover costs. This is still a very modest amount to promote the objectives of the Free Beach Group and to be kept informed on recreational nudist activities. Please complete the enclosed yellow Subscription Renewal Form, and mail it as soon as possible, as we are late this year due to the deferred AGM.
Use the Renewal form to order items from the shop. Note that postage applies only once, for example, if you order two towels and one flag, the postage will only be $4.00. If you only order flags, then the postage would be $2.00.
Rangi Woods
Rangi Woods Camp will be held in the Pohangina Valley, north of Ashhurst again this year, Wellington Anniversary weekend which is the weekend before Ngatuhoa. Why not combine the two events?
For full details refer to separate information sheet.
Ngatuhoa
Ngatuhoa will again be a must for all those who have enjoyed the great Auckland Anniversary Weekend experience. If you don’t know what you are missing, make sure you ask someone before it's too late.
This year, Bill and Fern will be cooking an 80lb pig on a spit. Please bring $5 to pay for your piece, and some vegetables or salad for a pot luck course at the feast. You don't have to join in, but the aroma will get your taste buds stimulated.
If you need any help or advice, phone:
A cell phone will be turned on for one hour, starting half an hour before meeting times, and for a period each evening. The number of the cell phone will be 025 986 986
Refer to the separate information / enrolment form included with this Newsletter.
Do not mail booking slips/fees after 10 Jan.
THEME for the fancy undress party will be
HATs (Headgear) |
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The DEADLINE for the next Newsletter will be 10 DECEMBER 1993 |
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People With a Purpose
About two thousand people have been members of the Free Beach Group during its twenty years existence. When we began, there was an initial wave of enthusiasm, with lots of people wanting to try it out. Gradually membership numbers stabilised as they drifted away.
Perhaps it is pertinent to look at the reasons why people leave. They lose interest, or find it is not what they want.
Other things become more important, or they just can't be bothered. Friction often drives people away. If another member is being even mildly annoying they simply get up and go.
So what makes us stay? We join the Free Beach Group to enjoy nude recreation with like-minded others. The more we harmonise with each other, the more comfortable we are and the longer we stay.
In some countries nudism on beaches is the norm, and you look out of place if you don't go nude. Many New Zealanders enjoy being nude in their homes and gardens, but hesitate to do so in public.
The purpose of the Free Beach Group is to promote nudism on beaches, so in a sense we are visionaries, seeking to spread our ideals among the cautious and the curious.
For who can resist that wonderful feeling of being out there on the warm sand, with the sun shining down, and that beautiful golden glow stealing over our bodies?
Jackie Caldwell |
Auckland Events
Sauna
ALLADIN'S Bath House, 433 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn. Every Sunday evening, starting at 5pm, price $6.50. Bring your own towel. Aladdin’s has a Sauna, steam room, spa, plunge pools, and TV lounge. Free coffee and fruit drinks are available. Come along and meet other Group members. Sun club members also welcome.
Parakai
New venture, new time. Monthly hot pool night at the PALM SPRINGS POOLS, on the last Saturday of the month (except December and January).
Palm Springs Polls is located opposite the council pools and well signposted.
Price is $8 adults and $2 children. The owners have decided to make this dress optional. Food is available to a very good standard.
There is a Council camp ground across the road for those who wish to stay the night. Camp bookings are made at the Council Hot Pool Office, (Aquatic Park). Our host is the Hibiscus Club.
For more details on this event, contact Jim* at 09 525 6067.
Auckland Committee
It is hoped that future Newsletters will have a full calendar of events for the Auckland area. If you have any ideas, contact the Auckland Committee. |
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42nd NZNF National Rally
The 42nd National Rally will be held at the Palmerston North Sun Club (Lake Downs) from 28 December to 3 January inclusive. The theme of the Rally at "Lake Downs City" will be Wild West Show. The Palmerston North Sun Club is situated at Lake Downs on 7.5 hectares, and facilities include swimming pool, communal BBQ, children’s playground, two volley ball courts, two miniten courts, two toilet blocks, hot water showers, powered camp sites, and campers kitchen.
Total cost for the Rally is $90 per adult, (those 18 years and over). Rally registration forms are available from PO Box 980, Palmerston North, phone (06) 354 3049. |
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Newsletter
This Newsletter has been compiled from information available, following the election of the new geographically dispersed Committee.
We hope to feature a wide range of topics and comments, but this will depend entirely on contributions.
If you have any concerns on the directions or policies of the FREE BEACH GROUP Inc, now is your opportunity to express them.
Correspondence may be sent to the official address, or to the Editor,
John Groombridge, PO Box 30-099, LOWER HUTT |
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Hello from Christchurch,
A dozen of us met on the 24th of September to discuss this year's program. There was agreement to plan for more activities this year. Over the last couple of years our program has been quite sparse in the hope that this would encourage a good number of people to attend. Unfortunately, the limited good weather rarely coincided with the activity day. We are therefore trying the alternative approach.
Throughout the summer there will be a beach day on all Saturdays and Sundays except when something else has been planned. We will alternate between the two most favoured beaches - Spencerville and Woodend.
The Sauna Evenings will continue to be held on the last Sunday of the month at The Lace Bathhouse on Tuam Street in Christchurch. I often go there on other Sunday evenings and sometimes Sandra comes along. We enjoy it and recommend it to everyone. I know some of the group are a bit reluctant to go into a place like that but we feel comfortable there. There is a sauna, spa pool, steam room and a cold plunge plus a lounge where they serve coffee or cold drinks and where you can play Pool. If you get a Gold Card the entry fee is only $8 plus another $8 if you bring a partner, so the evening is not expensive.
The Swim Night on Saturday, 18th September at Wharenui Pool didn't attract a lot of members. A while ago we abandoned these evenings because of poor patronage, but all the members present at the September meeting felt they were enjoyable and so we tried again. Fortunately a few Canterbury Sun Club members came along but I'm afraid we didn't break even. If the swim nights are to commence again in the autumn we will need some commitment from you all. The pool is big enough for the whole group without any feeling of crowding, so there is no excuse, come along and enjoy yourselves and meet the rest of us. The price is $5 per person and $10 for a family so there is no excuse. The more people who come, the cheaper it will be.
We plan to spend a day each on the Waimakariri and Ashburton rivers this summer. Nothing has been finalised but there will be more details about this later.
DIARY
16 & 17 October |
Spencerville Beach |
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23 & 24 October |
Woodend Beach |
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30 & 31 October |
Spencerville Beach |
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31 October |
Lace |
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5 & 6 November |
Woodend Beach |
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12 & 13 November |
Spencerville Beach |
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19 & 20 November |
Woodend Beach |
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26 & 27 November |
Spencerville Beach |
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27 November |
Lace |
See you at Lace Bathhouse
See you at the beach
Let’s be friendly naturists - let's see lots of each other.
John (352-8503), Michael and Chris (355-8337)
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FREE BEACH GROUP INC.
WELLINGTON'S REGIONAL GENERAL MEETING
A Wellington Regional General Meeting of the Free Beach Group Inc. was held on 18 September. Seventeen members were present with two apologises.
The minutes of the Wellington meeting of 26 March, where a local committee was elected, were read and accepted. The finances to date were circulated and accepted.
The future of Wellington committee was discussed, it was decided to have a fully functioning committee, not just social, of 5 to 7 people using the rules of the F.B.G. Inc. to govern it's action. At a post national AGM meeting it was decided to amend this to decrease the quorum to 10 plus the committee and that the regional committee would have a chairman instead of a president. A new committee was elected, see list later.
In general business an increase in pool charges was suggested. A competition is to be run for a new calendar design to include directions to beaches etc. At least twice in the summer to have a beach day at Waikawa and to invite members from P.N.S.C., Palmerston North area north and to continue with the twice yearly beach days at Uruti Point.
The Wellington members felt that it is important to protect the Queen's Chain and that we should investigate ways of supporting any moves to do this.
The Wellington committee are:
Chairman; |
Trevor Greer |
Ph: (04) 233-9248 |
Secretary; |
Meryl Baker |
Ph: (04) 528-7010 |
Treasurer; |
Linda Geeves |
Ph: (04) 478-4820 |
Committee; |
Rick Baker, Geoff Horn, Traven Searle (and Frank Peek who resigned on being elected National President.) |
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A.G.M.
Thanks to a favourable decision by the outgoing national committee Wellington was allowed to take part in the A.G.M. via telephone. With over 30 people present in Auckland and 17 in Wellington there was in excess of fifty people involved. The Riggir's had a telephone with loud speaker and inbuilt microphone for the purpose, in Wellington Traven had borrowed a "voicepoint" from work. A "voicepoint' is a device that is specially built for the purpose of several people in one location being in telephone contact with other meetings and we believe these can be hired for about $5 plus $15 deposit. More than two locations/meetings can be linked by teleconference for under $2 per minute per location. The savings in transport costs far out-weigh the telecommunication costs. "Voicepoints" plus Teleconference may be the way for future A.G.M.s, we certainly thought the exercise was a resounding success.
Rangi Woods
The application form is included with the newsletter. Fill it out and return it. Don't forget to bring a bag of wood for the open fire, you can use the bag for your rubbish. At Rangi Woods we are not allowed to burn any of the timber from the surrounding bush, even the dead wood, as it alters the habitat. We also have to take our rubbish away with us. It's a great place for a great time. See you there!
Swim Nights
Thanks for the support. We look forward to next year, what looking forward to Winter? The swim nights are great fun so don't miss out! Enjoy your summer and get out on to the beaches.
Wellington Newsletter
Please send articles, information or concerns to our Secretary.
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RANGI WOODS CAMP
Wellington Anniversary Weekend
Wide open spaces, Bush walks, Swimming, Glow worms, Tramping
RANGI WOODS CAMP is a YMCA Hostel located in the beautiful Pohangina Valley, 24Km north of Ashhurst. The camp is surrounded by native bush close to a river. The camp provides ample accommodation (beds with mattress etc), and an ablution block with hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a grassed flat area suitable for tents if you prefer. A large hall with an open fireplace, a kitchen which includes two electric stoves, fridge, two sinks for washing up, and a few pots and pans.
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to 4 pm MONDAY 24 January, 1993 |
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ADULTs FAMILY |
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$30.00 $50.00 |
Payment before 20 December, 1993, use slip below. |
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Each camper will need to bring ......
Sleeping bag, pillow, blankets, towels, torch, etc
All your food and drink requirements for the weekend.
Cooking equipment, including plates, cups, and cutlery
Dish washing liquid, tea-towel, toilet paper, etc
and any other items you may need (eg: can opener).
Note ... NO dogs, NO cats, NO firearms. Bring some firewood if you want to light the fire.
All rubbish must be removed, bring suitable containers to take out all that you bring to the camp.
The camp has a maximum capacity of 85 people, so we would like an early indication of the number members (and friends) who would like to come. Please let me know how many will be coming.
If you need more details, phone Linda at 04-478-4820.
or write to: Linda Geeves, 38 Bracken Rd, Newlands, Wellington
For directions and a map, plus a layout of the camp, see over.
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RANGI WOODS CAMP
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Please cross your cheque, and make payable to Linda Geeves.
Mail to Linda Geeves, 38 Bracken Rd, Newlands, WELLINGTON.
RANGI WOODS CAMP - DIRECTIONS
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Travel to Ashhurst, and then follow the AA signs to Pohangina (14Km). At Raumai, approximately 10Km from Ashhurst, turn right, and at Awahou South turn left and travel North again. You will cross the Pohangina stream several times, passing the Ruawai picnic area, Awahou School, and Totara Reserve. Take the left fork in road into Churchill Rd; follow the signs to the YMCA Camp, crossing over a one way bridge. Turn left off the road through the gate and drive along the road, (this land belongs to the Palmerston North Council, and has signs saying no camping). Pass through the second gate into the YMCA property.
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Send your Booking off to Linda before 20 December, 1993
Linda Geeves 38 Bracken Rd Newlands WELLINGTON
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NGATUHOA LODGE
Nights of WEDNESDAY 26 to SUNDAY 30, JANUARY 1994 Leaving Monday
Ngatuhoa is a youth camp deep in the bush of the Kaimai Ranges. The camp has a bunkhouse with 50 comfortable bunks, a large dining-room with fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen with six hob gas cooker and slow burning wood fire. An outside building houses a barbecue, pantry, and a large fridge; another has hot showers and flush toilets. There is also a recreation hall for extra sleeping. Canoes and life jackets are in shed a short stroll away. There is plenty of room for tents and camper-vans. Power is supplied from a small hydro station nearby.
THINGS TO TAKE: All your own food, milk and drinks; eating and cooking utensils; sheets & blankets, or sleeping bag, and pillow; warm clothing for evenings; suntan oil and insect repellent; and personal gear. MAKE SURE YOU BRING A TORCH.
MEETING TIMES: Wednesday 2pm, Friday 7pm, Saturday 10am
YOU MUST BE THERE AT THESE TIMES OR YOU WILL BE LEFT BEHIND
Allow up to 4 hours from Auckland. Meet near the top of the hill at the junction of State Highway 29 and Thorn Rd, as shown on the map. Ngatuhoa is about 23 km from this point, through two locked gates which cannot be left unlocked under any circumstances. We travel as a group. The last 9 km is on a private forestry road - generally good with several short steep narrow sections. We are to use the marked road into the lodge, no general use of roads is permitted. It is sometimes difficult getting across the main highway onto McLarens Falls Rd in heavy traffic, especially on Friday Night. We suggest after meeting people go across the road individually and arrange to meet up again at McLarens Falls Park, or if you have been up to the Lodge before, at the first gate.
THURSDAY 7pm: In addition to the above, we will check for anyone at the first gate, but we will not check the Thorn Rd meeting place
Do not go down to Omanawa Rd, it is too dangerous turning right into Omanawa Rd. It's okay if you are coming from Tauranga and going straight up to the gate.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF PETROL - fill at Matamata or Tauranga.
GENERAL RULES
NO CARAVANS The private roads are not suitable. We may not be able to help you if you break down or get into difficulties. The road varies from year to year. Trailers with a reasonable vehicle have normally been okay, (but we suggest some rope just in case). Cars are not allowed on the Village Green.
PERMITS are required for firearms, and a licence for fishing.
DOGS and CATS are NOT permitted at the lodge.
NO SMOKING IN THE MAIN BUILDING, we are our own Fire Brigade, hoses are installed.
CHILDREN are welcome but watch them at all times. The ultimate responsibility rests with parent or guardian. Streams and dense bush are all around.
POWER is limited, no heaters or high current appliances.
FRIDGE space is limited. Perishable food has first priority. Please keep chilli bins out of the fridge. They take up space which others could use to keep their food cool. Chilli bins also insulate their contents from the cold. Use a cardboard box instead, the cold will go through to the food.
CAMERAS AND VIDEOS Use with discretion. Ask first.
ALL RUBBISH THAT WILL NOT BURN IS TO BE TAKEN HOME WITH YOU.
LEAVE EVERYTHING AS YOU FOUND IT, OR CLEAN AND TIDY
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Please cross your cheque and make it payable to FREE BEACH GROUP Inc |
Amount enclosed $ |
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Return this form with your cheque by 10 January 1994 to
FREE BEACH GROUP Inc, P.O. Box 41-171, St Lukes, AUCKLAND 3
