Author: Ian

Leith Saddle, Waitati Valley Road, Sawmill Track, Swampy Ridge, Burns Track

Location: 25 km.
Click Swampy ridge track for background information.

29/10/2008 Trampers. Leith Saddle, Waitati Valley Road, Sawmill Track, Swampy Ridge, Burns Track. Leaders: Ria L, George

Sign
Burns Track Entrance. George, Ria, Sabina, Emma

The were only occasional signs on the Old Waitati Road of the new pipe line put in to supply Mount Grand water to Waitati, Warrington &c. We had parked the cars by the bridge just down from Leith Saddle and the 7 of us walked on down the road the considerable distance to reach Sawmill Road on our left. We made a rather belated morning tea the large open shed full of derelict bits of furniture on the margin between the cleared farm land and the bush at the foot of the track.

Climbing a bit we crossed Ferguson Creek and continue on up to reach clearer ground. Markers took us on straight ahead before striking left past a large broadleaf to reach a fence at the beginning of dense manuka. There was an initial windfall to push around before the track cleared for us and took us on up again to the next clear ground. After crossing this a little to the right, it was into flax country and then tussock that eventually veered to the left and scraped us through a small patch of heavy gorse to finally discharge us onto the open Swampy Ridge track. Its boggy patches were boggier than usual, due, we thought to last weekend’s snowfall on the area.

Emma
Emma, Sabina near Burns Track sign.
Doug
Doug, Hazel, near Burns Track sign.

Eventually we reached the access track that leads around to to the Burns-Rustler intersection where we stopped for lunch. We chose the Burns Track as last week’s trampers had descended by the Rustlers, and on the way greeted some Green Hut Track Group members who were snipping the never-ending flax encroachments from the track. Through the bush lower down the drying mud had escaped the boggy-making effects of the snow we had experienced earlier. Then it was along the other pipe-line that supplies water to Sullivan’s Dam from the catchment area we had just traversed and out to the cars again. A very satisfying day. – Ian

28/4/2004 Leaders: Lex, Ian,Glenys

Stream
Ferguson Creek Crossing. Bill, Pat, Bob, Hazel, Peter, Bob, Wendy
Glenice
Glenice approaching Swampy Summit
Bruce
Bruce approaching Swampy Summit

14/10/1992 Leaders: Ria L, Catherine, Eleanor B, Ted

Swampy, Pole Track

No. 34 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Leith Saddle – Swampy – Pole Track. Farm”

No. 81 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Skyline Leith Valley Return (Thomson) Farm”
Location: 25 km.
Click Swampy ridge track for background information.

 

8/10/2008. Trampers. Leith Saddle, Pole Track. Medium. Leaders: Ian, Ken.
15/11/2006 Leaders: George, Doug J
7/9/1994. Leith Saddle, Pole Track. Medium.
10/6/1992. Swampy Pole Track via Leith Saddle. Hard. Leaders: Ria and Kaas, Barbara McC, Jack R.

Mornington – Southern Cemetery

10/9/2008 Mornington – Southern Cemetery

Southern Cemetery scene

Very surprised and delighted to yet again have another fine Wed. after having 2-3 days of mist and rain. A bit cloudy but fine and not too cold. Ten keen hikers parked their cars in Lees St. and set off on a very convoluted walk to get to their final destination  which was the Southern Cemetery. It was up hill all the way to our morning tea stop which was the play area in the Mornington Park. After a refreshing cuppa it was off again on the ups and downs of the streets in the Maryhill/ Mornington area till we eventually got to Eglington Rd and the very top gate of the Southern Cemetery. We walked down through the area of very old graves and found a spot on a grave in the sun to sit and eat our lunch. Very peaceful and quiet. No people or traffic to disturb the peace! After lunching we strolled around among the graves, reading inscriptions where they were still legible and finding many of well known early citizens of Dunedin. Also the area where the early Chinese were buried in place that was supposed to be separate for the rest of the community.

All in all an interesting place to visit and the first time for most of the hikers there on Wed. From there it was a fairly short walk back to the cars. Everyone said how much they’d enjoyed the day. Bev.

Leaders:

10/9/2008

Annual Report 2008

Annual Report, 2008
It is with pleasure  that I present my report for the past year, when an average of 10 Trampers, 11 Hikers and 3 Ramblers have taken to the tracks and roads every Wednesday, with on 2 days cancelled by wet weather.
We have had two bus trips: one to Tawanui where 38 happy customers enjoyed their day in the Catlins, while earlier this year the 22 Km Knobbies way was ‘knocked off’ by 30 members, most of whom snored their way home after a strenuous day.
Our Christmas hike was at Whare Flat, followed by lunch at the Waiora Troupe Den, where 36 members enjoyed the peaceful bush surroundings.
47 attended the mid-year dinner at the Normanby Tavern.
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly our 20th Birthday Dinner held in the Mosgiel Railway Station Restaurant where 70 members and past members enjoyed fine food and wine, followed by the cutting of the cake by our life members.
After some speeches and various items by club members, the day concluded with community singing of some old favourites.
My thanks to Mary Young, Daphne McEwan and Peg Chisholm for organising this great day.
In conclusion I would like to thank:
1. The Programme Committee and Bev Harvey who prints it so well.
2. Hazel Leslie, who makes and sends sympathy and get-well cards.
3. Pat and Bill McLean who tick us off every week.
4. Ian, our Secretary-Treasurer who works countless hours for our club and only moans occasionally.
5. Tom Stratton, our auditor whose expertise has been of huge benefit to our club, especially this year with work required for notices of motion to comply with charitable organisations.
6. My committee, which has been so supportive of a “rookie” president.
And remember, we are always on the lookout for new members!! – Peter Bathgate.

Annual General Meeting Minutes 22/8/2008

Minutes of the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club held in the Mosgiel Presbyterian Church Halls on 22 August 2008 at 1.30 p.m.

 

ATTENDANCE. There were 25 present.

 

APOLOGIES. J Allen, S Cooney, L Gowans, A Heenan, L Hovell, T Hurst, H Leslie, C Lucas, D McEwan, B & I McIntosh, R Madill, J Shaw, L Smith, B & M Spittle, L Stapleton, N Strang, M Vaughan, M Young. (20).

 

MINUTES. I Fleming moved, C Hughes seconded that the minutes of the Annual Meeting of 16 August 2007, having been circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. Carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE. There was no correspondence.

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT. President P Bathgate presented his report, which had been circulated before the meeting. He moved that it be adopted. G Haggie seconded the motion. Carried.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT. The audited statement of accounts was circulated. I Fleming reported that the committee had resolved that the joining fee and subscriptions remain the same at $5.00 each.
I Fleming moved, B Harvey seconded that the statement be adopted. Carried.
I Fleming moved, B Harvey seconded that the honorary auditor, T Stratton B.Com be thanked for his services and be re-appointed. Carried.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS.

 

PRESIDENT.
I Fleming, as most immediate poast president present, took the chair and called for nominations.
G Haggie nominated P Bathgate, seconded R Lippers.
There were no further nominations.
I Fleming declared P Bathgate re-elected President.

 

P Bathgate resumed the chair.

 

VICE PRESIDENT.
M Smith nominated W McLean, seconded by G Haggie.
There were no further nominations.
P Bathgate declared W McLean elected Vice President.

 

SECRETARY.
P Bathgate nominated I Fleming, seconded R Lippers.
There were no further nominations.
P Bathgate declared I Fleming elected Secretary.

 

TREASURER.
L Weedon nominated I Fleming, seconded W Bathgate.
There were no further nominations.
P Bather declared I Fleming elected Treasurer.

 

COMMITTEE.
B Harvey nominated the current committee members en bloc, viz:
L Gowans, G Haggie, C Hughes, T Hurst, R Lippers and D Moir.
Seconded F Weedon. There were no further nominations.
P Bathgate declared the present committee re-elected.

 

GIFTS.
A book voucher was presented to B Harvey for her services in designing and copying the track programmes.
A petrol voucher was presented to H Leslie in absentia for her services in sending personaly-designed get-well and sympathyc ards.

 

Notice of Motion.
I Fleming moved, A Landrebe seconded:
That the OBJECTS and WINDING UP sections of the club’s constitution be amended as follows:
(3. OBJECTS.)
Amend From:
(a) To foster recreational tramping.
(b) To protect Flora and Fauna and promote an awareness of the environment.
(c) To arrange outings.

 

To:
(a) To be beneficial to the community by arranging outings that include recreational tramping. ALl activities will protect flor and fauna and promote an environmental awareness.
(b) No member of the Club, or anyone associated with a member, is allowed to take part in, or influence any decision made by the Cllub in respect of payments to, or on behalf of, the member or associated person of any income, benefit or advantage.

 

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(29. WINDING UP.)

 

Amend From:
Upon the winding up of the Club, its assets shall be disposed of in accordance with directions given by an Extraordinary Meeting.

 

To:
If any property remains after the winding up or dissolution of the Club and the settlement of all the Club’s debts and liabilities, that property must be given or transferred to another organisation that is charitable under New Zealand law and has purposes similar to the Taier Recreational Tramping Club. Carried.

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

STOCK. G Haggie advised cauthion when sighting evidence of stock ill-health, reporting first to the owner before proceeding further if warranted.

 

CAMPS. There was considerable discussion on the subject.
B Harvey moved, C Hughes seconded that the club hold a weekend camp of 3 nights in November at Sutton, W McLean to investigate and recommend arrangements to the committee. Carried.

 

There being no further business, P Bathgate declared the meeting closed at 2.32 p.m. ad an afternoon-tea social followed.

 

Confirmed: P H Bathgate. Date 27/8/09.

McIntosh Road

13/8/2008. Hikers. River Road, Brighton. Easy. Leaders: Graham, Lesley S.
23/4/2008. Hikers. Brighton. McIntosh Road, Fultons. Medium. Leaders: Dot , Chris.
29/4/1998. McIntosh Road to Fultons, Browns, Big Stone Road to beach and back to cars. Leaders: Joan H, Doug M.
7/4/1993. McIntosh Road. Return Big Stone Road and Beach. Medium. Leaders: George, Eric & Dot, Joan H

Street Walk: Wakari

9/7/2008 Street Walk: Wakari

Morning tea
Morning tea

What a beautiful day and absolutely perfect for our Street Walk round the Wakari area. The 13 Hikers who met to make the most of the warm sunny day parked their cars at the southern end of Helensburgh Rd, by the back entrance of Wakari Hospital, and set off down Hood St. Only a short walk before getting to our morning tea spot which was Dean St. Reserve. As the Reserve had no seats and was rather muddy and wet we sat on the footpath! Very pleasant in the sun. Then we set off, and with my co-leader, I took everyone on a real tour of discovery round streets and areas that most had never been. Lovely views.

Snow on the hills
Snow on the hills

Out to sea, over Kaikora Valley, Roslyn and Mornington and then after lunch, over the other way to Flagstaff and Three Mile Hill. We eventually arrived at Mayfield Reserve, a lovely childrens play ground at the back of Wakari School, which proved a very suitable & agreeable place to enjoy our lunch break. We soaked up the warmth the sun and made the most of the ‘amenities’!

Making use of the amenities
Making use of the amenities

From there it was another zigzag through a few more streets and walkways, back to the cars. Everyone agreed they had had an enjoyable and enlightening day, especially in such perfect weather. – Bev

Leaders: Bev H, Bev M

Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.

16/4/2008. Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.

Viewing Traquair Creek
Viewing Traquair Creek

With inclement weather threatening the joy of a beach walk (Purakanui and Canoe beaches) and only 2 hikers along with 2 leaders, a decision was made to seek dry bush cover instead, and so we headed for the recently-upgraded Outram Glen walk. Neil diverted us however to a nearby track he had lately helped to clear

 

Continue reading “Traquair/Whare Creek Track & Woodside Glen.”

Taieri Scenic Reserve.

No. 44 on old hardcopy list of 113 club tramps. “Taieri Reserve – Pukerua Bush. J Hobbs, D Jenkins. Farm. OK”

9/4/2008. Trampers. Taieri Scenic Reserve. Easy. Leaders: George, Glenice.
View up the Taieri
View up the Taieri. Tash, Peter

12 trampers met at Otokia Road, 4 km from Taieri Mouth having just enjoyed a scenic coastal drive that would rate as one of the world’s’ finest. A turn up into the road that leads to the Maori Reserve, and we were ready to begin. Some sharp road climbs started the “Easy” rated tramp (which several felt deserved the rating of at least “M”) before morning tea at a deserted building, with views in all directions – South to Taieri Beach, North over the Taieri River  Continue reading “Taieri Scenic Reserve.”