Dun Mountain Trail opening

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:37:51 +1300

The Dun Mountain Trail, the third “Great Ride” to be completed under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail will be officially opened at a public cycling event on Saturday 12 November.

Go here for more information

Saxton Pavilion opens it's doors

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:52:45 +1300

The Saxton Oval Pavilion, the new home for representative cricket, athletics and football at Saxton Field, will officially throw open its doors on Friday 11 November.

A dawn service to bless the building followed later in the morning, by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10.30 am will be attended by Nelson City Council Mayor Aldo Miccio and Tasman District Council Mayor Richard Kempthorne.

Isel in Bloom

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:13:03 +1300

Go here for more information on Isel in Bloom.

Isel in Bloom is Nelson's annual celebration of Spring, marked by the re-opening of the house and gardens.

Heritage Week 2011

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:59:18 +1300

17 - 25 April 2011

We have lots of activities planned for our upcoming Heritage Week starting with a fun filled opening at the Boathouse on Sunday 17 April, when we unveil a new interpretative panel and enjoy entertainment, activities and displays.

We hope to see you celebrating heritage in some way during the week, whether it’s participating in our quiz or checking out our new walks. See our programme below.

If you want to know more or be part of the week’s activities please contact send an email to Debbie Daniell-Smith or phone 546 0331.

You can also download the Heritage Week Programme here.

Stoke Heritage Quiz 2011

Get out on the hunt for the answers to our Stoke heritage quiz. Find out more and take the quiz.

Sunday 17 April

Boathouse Celebration

326 Wakefield Quay 1pm – 4pm

Unveiling of a new interpretative panel about the history of The Boathouse, classic boat displays inside and on the water, free entertainment with Footnote Dance and musicians Jiggery Folkery, and exhibition relating to the Boulder Bank. Café open to purchase afternoon teas.

Quay Art Walk

Free Guided walk 10am and 3pm

Meet at Boathouse for a walk along Wakefield Quay viewing points of artistic and historic interest.

Download the Quay Art Walk information and map.

On the trail of the Early Settlers

Wakapuaka Cemetery 2pm

Guided walk in Wakapuaka Cemetery visiting graves of settlers on the first 3 ships the "Will Watch", the "Whitby" and the "Fifeshire" with historical researchers Cheryl Carnahan and Judith Fitchett. Meet at the Crematorium Chapel. Good walking shoes needed as terrain is hilly. It will be cancelled if wet.

2 - 3 hours Cost - Donation to Genealogical Society Nelson Branch.

All enquiries phone Cheryl on 544 7684.

Monday 18 April- World Heritage Day

Swimming in History

Riverside Pool, Riverside drive 10am – 2pm

Join us 10am when the Mayor revisits the opening ceremony of 1927 of the Municipal pool (now Riverside Pool). Relive your memories of the start of the Nelson Swimming Club which opened its rooms here in 1956. Come in 20’s attire and stay for a free swim and fun activities for the kids. Historic displays at pool and at Elma Turner Public Library.

Tracing the Tideway

9am and 2pm

Free guided walk following the section of 1840s shoreline underneath the central city. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Tracing the Tideway Walk information and map.

Footnote Dance at the Suter “Hullapoloi”

The Bishop Suter Memorial Art Gallery,208 Bridge St 7.30pm

Bookings at Everyman. More information on www.footnote.org.nz

Wedded Bliss Victorian to Vintage 1850s to 1950s

Broadgreen Historic House, 276 Nayland rd,

18 April – 15 May 10am – 4pm

A celebration of 100 years of Wedding Gowns, and traditions. Entry fee applies. Contact Broadgreen Historic House on 03 547 0403 for more details.

The Perfect Setting

Melrose House, 26 brougham st; 18 - 24 April 10.00am – 4.30pm

Exhibition of table settings from late 1800s to 1950 by Got it Covered and Lynley Kayes.

Tuesday 19 April

Celebration of Pou Whenua at Founders Heritage Park 10am

Unveil plaques explaining the importance of these newly installed majestic pou whenua. These pou will have had a dawn blessing that the public are welcome to attend, as soon as practicable after they are installed, at a date to be advised, prior to this celebration.

Focus on Founders

10-4.30pm Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive

Get your portrait sketched for $45pp with Sarah Brock, in house portrait artist at the Anchor Inn.
Devonshire tea with Carol and Rosie Duncan of Duncan House, includes scone with jam and cream on Vintage China, special for $6 today only.
Fashion designers Jill Alexander and Hayley Lukies give you the opportunity to try on corsets and get the feeling of what it was like to be a Victorian woman.
Stone Carving with Ian Longley who can also identify rocks for you.
Silver Fernz gift store open, with Heritage Week specials and heritage gifts available.
Beer Tastings at Founders Brewery, usually $10, available for $5 today only.
New displays: Fire Station, Railway Cottage, Yellow Chair Hospital and Mechanics Lane development.
Floor talk: “Heritage from the perspective of a portrait painter and fashion designer” Tuesday 19 April 5.30 @ Duncan House. Door sales $12 includes both lectures and a glass of wine at Founders Park.

Tracing the Tideway

9am and 2pm

Free guided walk following the section of 1840s shoreline underneath the central city. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Tracing the Tideway Walk information and map.

Nelson School of Music Tour

NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC 48 NILE STREET MIDDAY AND 4PM

Guided tour of the oldest independent music school in New Zealand.

Footnote Dance at the Suter “Hullapoloi”

The Bishop Suter Memorial Art Gallery, 208 Bridge St 7.30pm

Bookings at Everyman. More information on www.footnote.org.nz

Wednesday 20 April

Beginners Genealogy Course

Elma Turner Public Library, Halifax St; 5.15pm – 6.45pm

Learn to trace your heritage with expert Judith Fitchett. Limited to ten. Enrolments (with a waiting list) at library. Cost is $10 for the three weeks. This course starts with looking at yourself, understanding the principles of genealogy and then tracing your heritage back with mainly New Zealand and British records. This is a joint partnership between The New Zealand Society of Genealogists Nelson Branch and the Nelson Public Libraries.

Antique and Collectible Assessments

Melrose House; 26 brougham St; 10.00am – 4.00pm

With Bob Souch, Director of Soucheby’s Antiques of Nelson and Marlborough. $5 per assessment, proceeds donated to Melrose Society.

Dress Circle walk

Meet at Melrose House 26 brougham St; 11am and 2pm

Free guided walk around historic Brougham St area.. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Dress Circle Walk information and map.

Thursday 21 April

The Suter Society Autumn Exhibition

21 April – May 10am – 5pm

The Bishop Suter Art Gallery 208 Bridge Street, Nelson

The Nelson Suter Art Society began as the Bishopdale Sketching Club and was established in 1889 by Bishop Suter and friends. The members have been inspiring Nelsonians with their art work exhibitions for over a 120 years.

Take the opportunity to cast your vote in the box in the gallery for the best water themed artwork. Most popular artist wins a prize and a draw from voters also wins a prize. Voting will close at 4.30pm 1 May and winners contacted 3 May and results published.

Dress Circle walk

Meet at Melrose House, 26 brougham St; 11am and 2pm

Free guided walk around historic Brougham St area. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Dress Circle Walk information and map.

Friday 22 April- Good Friday

No activities

Saturday 23 April

Brook Waterworks Walk

10am Brook Motor camp 600 BRook ST

Free guided walk from Brook Sanctuary with Alan Winwood of Kidson Contruction Ltd.

Heritage tour of the Brook Stream waterworks. Meet at outdoor deck of the Brook Sanctuary building. Follow Sanctuary signs on road to the far end of the Brook Motor Camp which is adjacent to the dam. Parking available at dam car-park or on the Brook Valley road leading to the camp. Participants to bring sturdy footwear and warm clothing if cool. No bookings required.

Tour will take up to two hours. Starting with a talk, then a walk up to the furthest dam and on up to the original weir within the Waimarama Sanctuary track. The Kidson family are descended from Mr.Charles Kidson, Nelson City Engineer – there is a memorial to him at the Brook camp ground, next to the old water reservoir (which is now filled in)

Sunday 24 April

Lest We Forget

Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai drive

Community run event with two days of interactive living history. See more details on www.dramatix.co.nz

Free buses- see timetable below.

Italian Memorial walk

Wakapuaka Cemetery, Atawhai drive 11am and 2pm

Free guided walk in historic Wakapuaka Cemetery. Meet at Cemetery Main Entry. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Italian Memorial Walk information and map.

Warwick House High tea and talk on house history

64 brougham st 1.30 – 4pm

Fresh baked treats, selection of leaf teas, live piano music. Nic Ferrier will give a lively insight into the history of Warwick House, affectionately known as The Castle. He will speak of its origins and early owners.

$25pp/$20 for pensioners. Bookings essential 03 548 3164.

Monday 25 April

Lest We Forget

Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai drive

Community run event with two days of interactive living history. See more details on www.dramatix.co.nz

Free buses- see timetable for 24 April above

Italian Memorial walk

Wakapuaka Cemetery, Atawhai Drive 11am and 2pm

Free guided walk in historic Wakapuaka Cemetery. Meet at Cemetery Main Entry. Limited spaces. Book at Council Customer Services.

Download the Italian Memorial Walk information and map.

Ancestral Trails and Tangents

7.30pm Nick Smith’s Rooms, cnr Quarantine and Waimea Roads

Judith Fitchett will speak on her experiences on a recent trip to UK. Nelson Branch of NZ Genealogy Society meeting. Visitors welcome $2 entry. Enquiries 03 544 7684

Free bus put on for Lest We Forget commemorations

Nelson Coachlines are running the free London Double-Decker bus between Nelson and Richmond on Sunday and Monday 24-25 April for people attending the Anzac commemorations at Founders Heritage Park.

Map of bus route showing pickup and drop-off points

Lest We Forget Timetable 24 & 25 April

	AM	AM	PM	PM	PM
Departs Richmond	9.30	10.30	12.30	2.30	4.00
Stoke	9.40	10.40	12.40	2.40	4.10
Tahuna	9.50	10.50	12.50	2.50	4.20
Arrive Founders	9.58	10.58	12.58	2.58	4.2
Departs Founders	10.00	11.00	1.45	3.15	4.30
Tahuna	10.10	11.10	1.55	3.25	4.40
Stoke	10.20	11.20	2.05	3.35	4.50
Arrive Richmond	10.28	11.28	2.13	3.42	4.58

Free bus Route description and pickup and drop-off points

Route is (from Richmond) Queen Street, Salisbury Road, Main Road Stoke (outside Countdown), Black Cat dairy, Annesbrook Drive, Parkers Road, Muritai Street, Tahuna (outside library) haven Road, QEII Drive, Trafalgar Street, Weka Street, Atawhai Drive, Founders Park.

Richmond shopping centre (Queen Street)
Stoke shopping centre (Main Road Stoke, outside Countdown)
Annesbrook (Black Cat Dairy)
Tahuna (outside Nellie Nightingale Library Memorial)
Other regular bus stops along this route

All week

Heritage Sites of interest to visit when in Nelson

Council has information on a range of self guided heritage walks that can be obtained on line www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz (search phrase heritage walks). Some have podcasts available as well. Nelson has over seventy heritage interpretation panels in sites of historic interest.

Nelson Provincial Museum

CNR TRAFALGAR AND HARDY STREETS.

Lower gallery has permanent exhibition of local history, while upstairs short term exhibitions are held. More information on www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz or phone 548 9588.

Isel House, Isel Park

MAIN ROAD STOKE

Historic house set in four hectares of beautifully landscaped park.

Nelson Cathedral

TRAFALGAR ST.

Free entry, open daily. Information panels in gardens outside and displays inside.

Queens Gardens

210 BRIDGE ST.

Public gardens, open daily. Victorian section includes many heritage trees planted in 1800's. Traditional Chinese Scholars Gardens on Tasman Street boundary.

Melrose House and Cafe

26 BROUGHAM ST.

Grand mansion and historic Melrose House is set in charming gardens. Self guided garden tour information on request. Heritage High teas available.

Enquiries 548 9179

[1035858]

Council events

Dun Mountain Trail opening

Saxton Pavilion opens it's doors

Isel in Bloom

Heritage Week 2011

17 - 25 April 2011

Stoke Heritage Quiz 2011

Sunday 17 April

Boathouse Celebration

326 Wakefield Quay 1pm – 4pm

Quay Art Walk

Free Guided walk 10am and 3pm

On the trail of the Early Settlers

Wakapuaka Cemetery 2pm

Monday 18 April- World Heritage Day

Swimming in History

Riverside Pool, Riverside drive 10am – 2pm

Tracing the Tideway

9am and 2pm

Footnote Dance at the Suter “Hullapoloi”

The Bishop Suter Memorial Art Gallery,208 Bridge St 7.30pm

Wedded Bliss Victorian to Vintage 1850s to 1950s

Broadgreen Historic House, 276 Nayland rd,

18 April – 15 May 10am – 4pm

The Perfect Setting

Melrose House, 26 brougham st; 18 - 24 April 10.00am – 4.30pm

Tuesday 19 April

Celebration of Pou Whenua at Founders Heritage Park 10am

Focus on Founders

10-4.30pm Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive

Tracing the Tideway

9am and 2pm

Nelson School of Music Tour

Footnote Dance at the Suter “Hullapoloi”

The Bishop Suter Memorial Art Gallery, 208 Bridge St 7.30pm

Wednesday 20 April

Beginners Genealogy Course

Elma Turner Public Library, Halifax St; 5.15pm – 6.45pm

Antique and Collectible Assessments

Melrose House; 26 brougham St; 10.00am – 4.00pm

Dress Circle walk

Meet at Melrose House 26 brougham St; 11am and 2pm

Thursday 21 April

The Suter Society Autumn Exhibition

21 April – May 10am – 5pm

Dress Circle walk

Meet at Melrose House, 26 brougham St; 11am and 2pm

Friday 22 April- Good Friday

Saturday 23 April

Brook Waterworks Walk

10am Brook Motor camp 600 BRook ST

Sunday 24 April

Lest We Forget

Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai drive

Italian Memorial walk

Wakapuaka Cemetery, Atawhai drive 11am and 2pm

Warwick House High tea and talk on house history

64 brougham st 1.30 – 4pm

Monday 25 April

Lest We Forget

Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai drive

Italian Memorial walk

Wakapuaka Cemetery, Atawhai Drive 11am and 2pm

Ancestral Trails and Tangents

7.30pm Nick Smith’s Rooms, cnr Quarantine and Waimea Roads

Free bus put on for Lest We Forget commemorations

Map of bus route showing pickup and drop-off points

Lest We Forget Timetable 24 & 25 April

Free bus Route description and pickup and drop-off points

All week

Heritage Sites of interest to visit when in Nelson

Nelson Provincial Museum

Isel House, Isel Park

Nelson Cathedral

Queens Gardens

Melrose House and Cafe