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Summer Gathering

Summer Gathering is an annual residential camp held December to January, with the location being moved around the country each year to minimise travel costs. Summer Gathering has been held each year since 1956. Friends of all ages from all over New Zealand (and some very welcome overseas visitors) join in a holiday atmosphere for relaxation and recreation. There are usually some formal discussions or visiting speakers, but the emphasis is on getting to know Friends from around the country through such activities as picnics, concerts, walks, all-age games and general fun.

The locations of future Gatherings are planned by the Coordinators.

Summer Gathering 2018-19

Friday 28 December 2018 – Friday 4 January 2019 (7 nights)

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED

As at 16 December, over 120 people have enrolled for Summer Gathering and bunk space to meet people's needs is becoming very tight. The decision has been taken to close registrations. Email us if you think you have a special case but we cannot guarantee a place.

Contact: Email to summergathering.nz@gmail.com

Location: Vertical Horizon, Everett Road Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand

Venue information: View at: http://www.verticalhorizon.co.nz/

Times: Arrive from 2pm on 28 Dec – Leave morning of 4 Jan

Fees:
ALL those under 18 years are free (paid by Yearly Meeting).

OTHERS: $45 pp per overnight stay; $20 per day visitor. All meals included.

Payment: There are no facilities for payment by credit card or PayPal.

Payment is preferred by

DIRECT CREDIT to TSB: 15-3942-0387038-02 (identify with your name).

Send cheques payable to Summer Gathering 2018 to Noel Bridgeman SG Treasurer 36 Waiwaka Tce., New Plymouth 4312. BE SURE TO IDENTIFY YOUR NAME.

Meals: The menu will be vegan based for everyone, with additional options of dairy and meat servings. If desired, you can re-purchase meat vouchers for $2.50 per serving with your registration. Fruit will be plentiful.

How to get there: By car, the camp is about 10 kms East from Ingelwood. By bus or plane: let us know arrival times and we will arrange for a Friend to pick you up. A koha for petrol will be appreciated by your driver.

Phone: Noel or Liz Bridgeman: 06 758 0216 or text Liz Bridgeman: 027 2950435

REGISTRATION: Fill in the on-line registration form. Day visitors also need to register.

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED

Invitation:

You are invited to join us in Taranaki for an engaging week meeting up with Quakers from around New Zealand for stimulating activities, intellectual challenge and spiritual nurturing. We welcome young and old and aim to cater to a wide range of needs and interests.

We especially encourage young families and young people to come and there are exciting activities for them. The high wire activity centre will be open for adventure sessions with trained supervisors.

The theme this year is Treading Lightly and we ask that Quakers will think how their presentations can fit the theme to give us a wide view of what Treading Lightly means in different spheres of our lives.

We are also planning to introduce Te Reo as a major daily activity for those interested in practising or learning conversational Maori, pronunciation and tikanga.

The venue is having several additions this year with 4 new ensuite bedrooms, a new dining hall and covered areas. For those who need more privacy or better disabled access, there is the option of a local motel just 10kms away (private booking essential).

We wish everyone to enjoy an inspirational holiday in Taranaki.

TO BRING LIST: (LABEL your items with your name)

 Your own pillow and pillow case unless pre-ordered (email us if required).

 Sleeping bag or sheets and duvet

 Towels

 Any essential medications / special dietary foods

 Your clothes, toiletries for a week away

 Torch

 Sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellent

 Raincoat and waterproof shoes

 Swimming togs and goggles (if needed), walking shoes.

 Water bottle for walks