Richardson Reunion 2014

Hanmer Springs

Easter 18th – 21st April

Charlie and GladFather, Mother, Grandad, Grandma, Great Grandad and Great

Grandma…the heart of our family and the reason we are all here.

Our First Reunion Moana 2004

What a Family!

Moments from Moana

The Generations

Our Second ReunionRanfurly 2009

Ranfurly Memories

The Walkabout

Connections

Family

In Memory of Yvonne Sister, Mother, Daughter, Grandma,

Aunty and Friend.

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.All I have are memories and your picture in a

frame.Your memory is my keepsake, with which I’ll never

part.It’s been only a year since you left us but you are

forever in my heart

Our Family Tree Our family tree is in two forms – one that includes birthdates, deaths, marriages etc and one that is purely a snapshot of our family April 2014. There is still some missing information on it, so over the weekend please feel free to let Andrea know any corrections or additions that need to be made. Here are some facts about our family…

There are 8 children in Glad and Charlie’s family John Richardson is the Oldest Child Sue Evans is the Youngest Child Karen Moore is the Oldest Grandchild Gareth Evans is the Youngest Grandchild There are 27 Grandchildren There are 62 Great Grandchildren Kirsti Grant is the Oldest Great Grandchild Cooper Rawcliffe is the Youngest Great Grandchild

John Richardson26.3.1940

Sandra McKnight 4.9.1938

Edith Richardson

9.7.1951

Bryan McSkimming

31.3.1948

Val Richardson

7.5.1949

Carol Hill 31.8.1951

Alan Richardson 30.10.1947

Michael Doolan

30.04.1944

Kay Richardson 30.10.1947

Gerry Schulte

2.1.1939

Janice Richardson22.3.1943

John Grant 6.3.

Yvonne Richardson 19.6.1941- 18.4.2013

Richard Evans

1.4.1954

Susan Richardson24.7.1957

Alan Pont 27.3.1950

Gladys Gilmore 21.06.1916 – 16.04.1997

Charles Archibald Richardson 27.06.1914 – 13.01.1998

Scott Lee

Kent & Debbie Jackson

Grant Chrissy

Karen & Bill April Lisa Jayne Logan

Stuart & Bronwyn Jonathan Rhiana

Andrew & Erin Kirsti James Hannah

Tony & Rosslyn Drayden Catrin

Helen & Tony Mollie Emily Beth

Andrew & Sarah Wiliem Oscar

Catherine Cormac Seamus

Wendy & David Nicholas Nathan Andrew Scott

Julie & Leo Ashleigh Mitchell Tyron Baylee Chelsea

Deidre Alicia Sophie

Darlene & Jon Lucy

Tracey & Brendon Georgia Jaymee Keegan

Bridget & Tony Charlee Billie

Angela & Peter Brydie Janelle

Greg & Rebecca Isabella Angus

Matthew & Kylie Ethan Callum Adam

Warren & Jodie Ava Mila Charlotte & Judd Tahlia-Rose Cooper

Andrea & Avon Georgia Sophia Hannah Jeff & Amie Madison Kassidy

Leana & Rusty Ella Kate Leah

Melissa & Mark Katherine Josh Nicholas

Jeremy & Kelly Dylan James

Gareth & Emma

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CHARLES ARCHIBALD RICHARDSON Married GLADYS GILMORE Born 27.06.1914 – 13.01.1998 Born 21.06.1916 – 16.04.1997

JOHN CHARLES RICHARDSON Born 26.3.1940 Married SANDRA MARGARET McKNIGHT 4.9.1938 19.1.1963 SCOTT DOUGLAS RICHARDSON Born 6.8.1964 Lee Douglas Taylor Richardson Born 25.5.1996 KENT CHARLES RICHARDSON Born 8.7.1966 Married DEBBIE HINCH Jackson Hinch GRANT JAMES RICHARDSON Born 1.4.1971 Chrissy Verco Born 26.5.1999

YVONNE RICHARDSON Born Married JOHNNY GRANT 19.6.1941- 18.4.2013 11.3.1961 6.3. KAREN GRANT Born 10.1.1962 Married BILL MOORE April Moore Born 10.5.1989 Christchurch Lisa Moore Born 23.1.1991 Christchurch Jayne Moore Born 2.9.1993 Christchurch Logan Moore Born 2.9.1993 Christchurch STUART GRANT Born 25.6.1963 Married BRONWYN WILSON Jonathan Grant Born 27.5.1992 Greymouth Rhiana Grant Born 19.2.1995 Greymouth ANDREW GRANT Born 8.10.1964 Married ERIN SWEENEY 5.1.1991 Kirsti Grant Born 30.1.1985 Greymouth James Grant Born 28.12.1991 Greymouth Hannah Grant Born 5.12.1995 Greymouth TONY GRANT Born 14.3.1969 Married ROSSLYN DUNWOODIE Drayden Alexander Dunwoodie Grant 12.9.2002 Catrin Pearl Dunwoodie GRANT 19.09.2004 JANICE EDNA RICHARDSON Born 22.3.1943 Married GERRY SCHULTE Born 2.1.39 11.1.1964

HELEN MARIE SCHULTE Born 6.4.1967 Married TONY SIMPSON Born Mollie Schulte-Simpson Born 22.6.2003 Emily Jan Born Beth Helena Born ANDREW JOHN SCHULTE Born 18.2.1969 Married SARAH Willem Born Oscar Born CATHERINE JAN SCHULTE Born Cormac Gallagher Born 1.1.2003 Seamus Born

KAY RICHARDSON Born 30.10.1947 Married MICHAEL DOOLAN Born 30.04.1944 26.02.1966 WENDY DOOLAN Born24.10.1966 Married DAVID JOYCE Born 02.09.1962 16.02.2002 Nicholas Joyce (s/c) Born 21.06.1988 Auckland Nathan Joyce (s/c) Born 18.02.1990 Wellington Andrew Joyce (s/c) Born 24.09.1991 Wellington Scott Joyce (s/c) Born 18.05.1994 Wellington JULIE DOOLAN Born 08.01.1968 Married LEO KERSTEN Born 24.04.1964 18.02.1989 Ashleigh Kersten Born 28.03.1990 Greymouth Mitchell Kersten Born 16.04.1993 Nelson Tyron Kersten Born 09.08.1994 Greymouth Baylee Kersten Born 04.02.1997 Greymouth Chelsea Kersten Born 02.09.1998 Greymouth TRACEY DOOLAN Born 25.05.1970 Married BRENDAN BURROWS Born 25.02.1969 24.2.1996 Georgia Burrows Born 19.08.1999 Greymouth Jaymee Burrows Born 21.04.2001 Greymouth Keegan Burrows Born 04.03.2003 Greymouth ANGELA DOOLAN Born 28.08.1971 Married PETER HOPKINS Born 17.09.1953 08.11.2008 Brydie Hopkins (s/c) Born 02.04.1980 Greymouth Janelle Hopkins (s/c) Born 24.02.1982 Greymouth BRIDGET DOOLAN Born 06.05.1976 Married TONY RUSSELL Born 18.07.1973 Greymouth 20.11.1999 Greymouth Charlee Myra Born Billie Kay Born

ALAN RICHARDSON Born 30.10.47 Married CAROL HILL Born 31.8.51 DEIDRE RICHARDSON Born 19.4.1970 Alicia Richardson Born 14.8.1992 Christchurch Sophie Richardson Born 14.8.1992 Christchurch DARLENE RICHARDSON Born 24.7.1971 Partner JON SINGLETON Born 08.4.1969 Lucy Richardson/Singleton Born 26.11.2006 Christchurch

VALERIE RICHARDSON Born 7.5.49 Married BRYAN Kenneth McSKIMMING Born 31.3.48 20.8.1971 GREGORY BRYAN McSKIMMING Born 14.11.72 Married REBECCA JANE EATON 17.02.2001 Isabella Rose Born 27.04.2004 Angus Jack Born 04.10.2006 MATTHEW RONALD McSKIMMING Born 18.6.1975 Married KYLIE JEAN MATHEWSON .12.13 Ethan Bryce Born 23.08.2008 Callum Born Adam Born WARREN CHARLES McSKIMMING Born 21.6.1979 Married JODIE RACHEL MUIR Ava Born Mila Born CHARLOTTE McSKIMMING Born 19.12.1980 Married JUSTIN MATTHEW RAWCLIFFE 15.03.2008 Tahlia-Rose Born Cooper Born EDITH RICHARDSON Born 9.7.1951 Married ALAN PONT Born 27.3.1950 27.1.1973 ANDREA PONT Born 20.03.1975 Married AVON ROBERTSON 14.10.1974 21.09.2002 Georgia Jean Born 07.08.2004 Sophia Gladys Born 20.02.2007 Hannah Louise Born 03.02.2009 JEFFREY PONT Born 02.09.1976 Married AMIE ELLEN SAPSFORD 29.5.1978 21.02.2004

Madison May Pont Born 23.5.2003 Kassidy Raine Pont Born 26.5.2005 LEANA PONT Born 17.11.1979 Married GRANT CAMPBELL 08.03.1979

3.11.2007

Ella Jane Born 7.08.2008 Kate Edith Born 24.04.2010 Leah Gladys Born 23.08.2012 SUE RICHARDSON Born 24.07.1957 Married RICHARD EVANS 1.4.1954

17.9.1977 MELISSA EVANS Born 15.4.1979 Married MARK INDER 11.6.1969 11.2.2003 Katherine Anne Born 14.12.1999 Charles Joshua Richard Born 27.10.2001 Nicholas Born JEREMY EVANS Born 13.1.1981 Married KELLY ROLF 1.2. ?? Dylan Richard Born 4.11.2003 James Born GARETH EVANS Born 4.11.1983 Partner Emma KEY * s/c = step-child

RICHARDSON – Scott Douglas and Lee Douglas Taylor.

Over the last year Lee and I have had a busy time here is a quick overview of the last 6 months.

September

We travelled to Japan for 19 days with the Southland Boys High School

Language/Culinary group to partake in our bi-annual exchange to our

Sister city Kumagaya and brother school Kumagaya Boys High School.

The group also supported my culinary team who were competing in the

International Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge. The team were

awarded Silver Medals. As a group we visited Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto,

Taki, Kumagaya and Tokyo.

October

Lee completed his year 12 art board in time to be sent away for marking.

He did photography with the focus being 1950’s travel and specifically

his grandfather’s travels. It was very special as he passed away earlier in

the year. All his hard work paid off when he was awarded 12 excellence credits

as part of his NCEA. The board was also selected to be shown in the secondary

schools art board exhibition. On opening night in March 2014

he was selected as 1 of the top 3 boards.

November

Lee was selected as one of the top 6 Prefect at SBHS a huge honour and

recognition for all his hard work over the last few years. Lee and I

travelled home to the Coast to be part of Dad special Ceremony where

he was awarded the White Star Jewel for his 57 years’ service to

Manchester Unity. It was great that we could all be there to celebrate it

and was made even more special that many family members were able

to be there to share it with him.

December/January

At the school prize giving Lee was awarded General Excellence and

was announced as 1 of 2 Deputy Head Boys of Southland Boys High

School a huge honour especially since his grandfather was an old boy

of the school. I travelled home and spent 10 days with Mum and Dad

which was great to have this time with them, it was also good to be

given a trout by Baily Kirsten which I gravlax and served as our

Xmas lunch entrée. The rest of the break was spent catching up on

stuff around the house and some reading. Lee passed Level 2 NCEA

and was endorsed with Excellence.

February

Back to school and a busy start to the year for Lee especially with his Deputy Head boy duties as well

as Speech, Shakespeare in the Park, Senior Volleyball, Coaching junior volleyball, Choir, Shakespeare

competition and winning the local Rotary Speech competition.

School for me was busy with functions with the culinary team and general school business.

March

I spent 6 days in Melbourne attending the Melbourne Food &

Wine Festival Master Class series as well as dining at some of

Melbourne’s top restaurants. I travelled with a couple of old boys

who are now qualified chefs in their own right. It was also

confirmed that Southland Boys High School will host this

years International Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge so a

big job ahead of me in organising the event in September.

What’s ahead 2014/15.

A big year for Lee and I he will turn 18 in May and I will be 50 in August. NECA Level 3 and selection

of University and course for Lee and a chance for me to look at other teaching opportunities in 2015.

To celebrate this we head overseas on the 8th December for 2 months visiting Chile, Buenos Aires,

Brazil, Washington DC, New York for New Year’s Eve, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Florence,

Rome, Egypt, China and Japan.

Scott and Lee Richardson

The Grant Clan

2009-2014

SCHULTE FAMILY UPDATE RICHARDSON REUNION

HANMER 2014

A lot has happened in the five years since our last reunion page. In amongst the joys of the arrival of Oscar and watching him grow, celebrating Willem’s milestones including starting school, and adding Luna the puppy to the mix last June, there’s been the drama, distress and uncertainty of the Christchurch earthquakes and their aftermath. We must say that despite everything, we were more fortunate than many. (Though, the experience of being stuck on the 10th floor of the Clarendon towers, for several hours with several sizeable aftershocks, is something that is not easily forgotten.) Currently, in addition to raising our lovely monsters, Sarah’s working at the Environment Court. Andrew’s been in practice now for just over four years with Cavell Leitch and trying hard not to miss out on too much at home. Willem’s attending Francis of Assisi school (formerly Our Lady of Fatima) with cousin Seamus, enjoying new challenges and learning heaps. He’s also been learning to swim and has just started to play soccer. And Oscar is at St Albans Community preschool making friends and having loads of fun. Times sure are busy but we still manage lots of laughs and try to get out and about as much as we can, visiting the Catlins last Christmas holidays.

Andrew’s memory of Grandma and Grandad: In amongst the numerous memories I have of Grandma & Grandad, the time Grandma returned to Christchurch to keep an eye on us while Mum & Dad were overseas is a standout. There were little dramas: Grandma cutting her hand on the VW when we got back home; me burning down Dad’s old pup tent and missing Guy Fawkes night as a consequence and the ongoing rice pudding controversy. Then there was Grandad’s awesome visit when he decided we could get fish & chips from the shop (Grandma insisted on making her own to our chagrin!). I’ll always remember their love of a laugh, their welcoming ways and the waves until we were out of sight… From: Sarah, Andrew, Willem, Oscar & Luna.

Cath and the boys….

Our New house…well almost! (Thanks to EQC)

Seamus’ new love! Cormac’s new school

Richardson Reunion 2014

Another 5 years has passed, since family decided to get together every 5 years. 2004 Easter was a

wonderful time at Moana, as was 2009 at Ranfurly. Now we are looking forward to Easter 20L4 al

Hamner Springs, to reminisce about Mum and Dad, immediate and extended Families

A lot has happened in our family; Firstly is the addition of 2 beautiful grand-daughters, Charlee

Myra, and Billie Kay. They are such a joy and keep their Mum and Dad very busy. Julie and Leos

family are all grown up and are all busy doing there own thing. Tracey and Brendan and family have

moved to Canterbury ,and are 25 minutes away. They are full on rearing one day old chickens, and

kids are all at Darfield School. Angela and Peter are still in Aussie, love the lifestyle and climate.

Wendy and David still in Wellington, and in their part of nz, David's boys are all grown up and

working. Michael and myself are settled into a lifestyle just south of Oxford. We finally sold our run

off, so Mikes not back and forth to coast anymore, he's taken up restoring vintage vehicles. l'm

enjoving retirement and don't have a problem pottering around doing my own thing

Looslng Yvonne last year was a real kick in guts to me, as she was my very best friend and sister.

Letting her go was hard but I didn't want to see her suffer anymore. Reunion will coincide with her

passing 1"8th April 2013. Her and John are a big part of our lives and she will be missed by all.

Looking forward to catching up with you all and having a lovely time.

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Leo and Julie - dairy farming at Rotomanu, milking 280 cows, have installed new effluent systems on two

farms in Brunner Catchment this season, Leo taking a step back from milking shed next season. Leo enjoys

hunting and fishing. Julie involved in kids sports and being a taxi.

Ashleigh – working at Westland Milk Products for last 18 months, started in lab but working in nutrition now

on shift work. Studying the next two years for a Diploma in Dairying through Westland Milk Products.

Enjoys all sports and is a very active member of the Greymouth Fire Brigade.

Mitchell – 50/50 sharemilking at Rotomanu for Leo and Julie milking 270 cows. Actively involved in Grey

Valley Young Farmers Club. Enjoys hunting and the outdoors.

Tyron – In to second year of study at Tai Poutini Polytechnic studying Information Technology. Opened

business West Coast Smart Phone Repairs, fixing screens and anything to do with technology. Works part

time at Stirling Sports. Has dance crew called “Gratify” (hip hop, break dancing). Plays basketball and hockey.

Baylee – Currently doing year 13 at John Paul II High School. Involved with numerous sports, including league,

hockey and basketball, also coach and ref hockey. I also enjoy getting outdoors and going fishing, especially

fly fishing. Sorry I couldn’t make the reunion but have a blast and I’ll see ya next time.

Chelsea – at John Paul II High School in year 11. I enjoy sport and play netball, hockey and basketball, also

coach a netball team. I love to socialise and hang out at the lake.

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to Canterbury. ln2O12 Brendan and I purchased a chicken broiler farm at West Melton. We

grow chickens for Tegel {remember that when

buying chicken!!) and after 2 years we are still

enjoying our lifestyle change. lt was a huge

move for the children leaving a smail town and

school, but they coped extremely well.

Georgia, Jaymee and Keegan attend Darfield

High School. Georgia is a Year 1-0, Jaymee a

Year 9 and Keegan a Year 7. It's great having

them all at the same school and the bus picks

them up at the gate. All three play winter

sports for West Melton clubs. Georgia and

Jaymee play netball in the Selwyn competition

at Lincoln and Keegan plays rugby in the

Ellesmere competition. Saturdays are hectic,

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Richardson Reunion 2014

A family reunion is a time of great joy

and excitement. In the world that we live

in, families are often scattered around

the globe. Loved ones may not see or

talk to one another for years, even

though there is but a plane ride

separating them. A family reunion is a

time to remember that although you may

feel close to your neighbours and

friends, there is nothing quite like family.

These are the ones who are closest to

you in blood. You share the same

history and ancestors who cared for you.

When you really need help, family

members are the ones who are most

likely to come through.

Hard to believe another five years has passed and we are all gathering together for our 3rd

Richardson reunion. Fortunately Peter will be able to join us this time as last time I came

alone due to Peter was recovering and not able to fly after having a quadruple bypass. (I did

leave him in good hands with our wonderful neighbours).

What have we been doing the past five years, I was lucky enough to go on my first cruise to

the Pacific Islands when I turned 40 and since then, have been on another two, and I have to

admit it’s a great way to holiday. The cocktails aren’t bad either.

Sister Bridget and husband Tony have produced two beautiful girls, Charlee and Billie and

what pocket rockets these two angels are. It’s things like this that make you miss your family

more but thank to Face time and Skype it’s like being there with them. (Maybe the next best

thing).

Sadly we will be missing a beautiful kind Auntie this year, who always took the time when

you visited to catch up on your life, with a cuppa and baking and a laugh, or story about

when we were little and stayed with the Grant Family. I was lucky enough to visit and spend

time with Auntie Yvonne last year in February were we partaked in a favourite pastime

together (cigarette smoking). Below is a verse that sums up an Auntie’s importance in our

lives and this Aunty Yvonne, you achieved effortlessly.

Much like grandparents, an aunt is not subjectively involved in what happens in the family. She is

often able to see things in a more objective way. She also may be able to build relationships with her

nieces and nephews and give them a place to get away from the family for a while. An aunt that is

committed to her nieces and nephews can play an invaluable part in their lives.

Mum (Kay) what can I say, you are an inspiration to your five daughters. After all you’ve

been through over the last few years, shoulder replacement, hip replacement, breast cancer,

the lost of your darling sister and you still though out this period, have continued with your

support, love and also been there for every-one.

A mother is special, she's more than a friend.

Whenever you need her, she'll give you a hand.

She'll lead you and guide you in all that you do.

Try all that she can just to see you get through.

Good times and bad times, she's there for it all.

Say head up, be proud, and always stand tall.

She'll love you through quarrels and even big fights,

or heart to heart chats on cold lonely nights.

My mother’s the greatest that I've ever known,

I think God made my mother like He'd make his own.

A praiser, a helper, an encourager too,

nothing in this world that she wouldn't do.

To help us succeed she does all that she can,

raised a young girl now into a woman.

I want to say thank you for all that you do,

please always know mom, that I love you.

I could go on and on, but I’m certain Mum’s and sister’s pages will also include occasions

and special events over the last five years in our lives.

Not enough hours in the day, we often say

we watch as the business of life allows time to slip away.

Before we know days turn to months and months into years,

Time is mapped with laughter and cheers,

the long road sometimes landmarked with sadness and tears.

Elders pass and children grow,

has it been that long we ask, where does the time go?

Not every chance to gather is taken.

"We'll see them next time" we say and hope we're not mistaken.

A chance like now comes once every five years it seems,

when the bright light of family is nurtured and beams,

there will be laughter and time to reminisce

we will all be proud this is a chance we did not miss.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon

Love from

Angela and Peter

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A FAMILY REUNION

Hope you all have an amazing easter!!!

Love Bridget,Tony,Charlee & Billie

Alan and Carol The last five years have been interesting to say the least with mostly positive events and a few not so positive. On the down side; The earth quake showed how vulnerable we all are to the powers of Mother Nature. CHCH is coming right however there is a long way to go. The face of CHCH has forever changed. Yvonne’s passing was difficult to accept and we are still coming to terms with it. The cancer issue that I had has been resolved and the hospital is now carrying out a watching brief.

We have been to Aus 3 times since the last reunion and the last visit was eventful. A small bird tried to remove my left eyeball and thank goodness only scratched it, it took two trips to the medical centre to put things right. Often we had the pool to ourselves and we made the most of it. Here is Carol enjoying a morning swim. We did some fishing, a lot of walking, no hire car this time and enjoyed it. Customs took a packet of

tomatoe seeds of us when we entered NZ.

Carol is showing me how to fish and I’ve just had a swim at the Noosa Beach. Jan moved in to share 662 WS. We took over the ownership of DJ. She is a bit spoilt, however gives us quit

a few laughs, she will attempt to eat anything except tomatoes & duck.

Peel Forest is still our home away from home

when we want some peace and quiet from the CHCH rebuild. Had a few issues with wasp nests

this year. Sorted them out with wasp kill and petrol, no matches involved. We completed a repaint in

2010, a few little bits still to be completed.

It was good to be present with John when he received the MUOF lodge white star for services to the lodge and the community. A special moment. Our families are all well and we are looking forward to the birth of a great Grand child this month.

Love Alan & Carol

Top of the Noosa

National Park

Bryan and Val McSkimming

The last 5 years on Barneys Lane……..our highs and lows…… 7 Grandchildren since Easter 2009

Matt and Kylie’s wedding in Alexandra in November 2013

The loss of our dear sister Yvonne

My appointment as a Justice of the Peace in 2012

My resignation from the Maniototo Health Services in 2014

Our purchase of 350 acres to combine the Waipiata farms in 2013

Barney turning 65 and not retiring

Celebrating our 40 year wedding anniversary

Barney’s new knees reshaping his life

Our 11 day cruise to Vanuatu and around the islands

3 weeks in India following Warren and the Otago Volts

Living within an hour and a half from our 4 children and their families and

seeing and being a part of their special lives with our gorgeous grandchildren

Holidaying in Melbourne with Charlotte and Tahlia-Rose

The continuation of our family and friends Duck Shooting celebrations

Both of us enjoying bowls and Bryan being President of the Waipiata Club

Seeing the progress the garden has made and how developed it is

Hosting self-drive 4 wheel drive house guests from January to April

Receiving my Officer of St John promotion in 2010

Gladys Gilmore married

Charles Richardson in

Greymouth on June 17th 1939

Valerie Richardson married

Bryan McSkimming in Dunedin

on August 20th 1971

Greg and Rebecca

McSkimming with

Isabella Rose (9) and

Angus Jack (7)

Matt and Kylie

McSkimming with

Ethan Bryce (5),

Callum Matthew (3)

and Adam Robert (2)

Warren and Jodie

McSkimming with

Ava Rachel (3) and

Mila Valerie (1)

Charlotte and Jud

Rawcliffe with

Tahlia-Rose (3) and

Cooper Jud (1)

Jud, Charlotte, Tahlia-Rose and Cooper Rawcliffe

Hi everyone, where have we been and what has kept us busy?

Since the last family get together…..In 2012 Jud, Tahlia-Rose and I moved to Cromwell from Oamaru and started this

new phase of our life. Jud studied Sports Turf Management for 2 years and graduated in November 2013. He now

works at the Arrowtown Golf Club and it is such a great feeling to hear him talk about his job all the time and be one of

the lucky ones for a while who ‘loves his job’. Moving was such a positive move for us.

To help fund Jud’s hunting hobby he also works part-time at Cromwell Hunting and Fishing. Since moving to Central,

Jud has started playing Squash again and went to the C grade Nationals and finished up top at the club for 2013. I

started playing senior A grade hockey again for the first time in 10 years and I can definitely say we didn’t claim any

titles but I lasted a whole season with no injuries, so bring on 2014!!

Tahlia-Rose was born in Dunedin on the 08/07/2010 so is turning 4 in July. She goes to Little Wonders 3 days a week

while I work and she loves it. They have a huge sandpit and a big race track so between doing arty crafty activities,

playing in the sandpit and riding or scootering around the track fast, she is happy as.

Tahlia–Rose enjoys and would always choose to do arty and crafty activities, loves sports, loves riding her bike, enjoys

playing at the lake, love love loves going to the farm, enjoys doing the bum dance, is so ticklish, enjoys having pillow

fights, laughs a lot, loves watching Dora, Umizoomi, Ice Age and Max and Ruby and is a lover of books. A huge highlight

was going on an aeroplane for the first time with Grandma to Melbourne, she still talks about it!!

Cooper Jud was born in Dunedin on the 04/12/2012. He is a wee dude. He also goes to Little Wonders while I work

and loves it too. The feedback most days is ‘he had a fun day, laughed lots, made us laugh and walked around poking,

prodding, pushing and pulling anything that moved.’

He is always laughing at Tahlia-Rose, giggles so much, is so ticklish, loves throwing and kicking balls, has some funny

dance moves, eats dinner like it is his last, loves swinging at the park, loves going for walks to the lake and is trying to

climb everything.

Since having children and living in Cromwell I have worked part-time as a Primary teacher. During 2012 I started a

programme called Horizons which is an individualised teaching and learning programme for children who have a

special talent, gift or strength is one or more areas. 6 children from each primary school come to me one day a week

and it is an absolute honour. It is such a neat feeling teaching children with

such motivation, passion and a genuine want to come to school. I love it!!

Since living in Central Otago, I have worked at Goldfields Primary School,

Cromwell College, Alexandra Primary School and now for my other 2 days a

week I work at Cromwell Primary School doing CRT and Senior

Management release.

So to sum it up, all is good in the Rawcliffe family. We love Cromwell, we

are happy in our new house which we brought at Christmas time, we love

living in Central Otago and we are lucky to be living close enough to our

families that we get to have a good catch up a few times a year. Going to

the farm for chill out time, seeing Mum and Dad, letting the kids enjoy farm

life and hunting is definitely still a favourite.

Goals for us: Finish the new deck, buy a boat, get Tahlia-Rose off to school

next year, get through the hockey season with no injuries, Jud to win the

squash title again, make use of our new bikes and do some of the amazing

bike/walk/run tracks around Central Otago, spend time with family and

friends, have fun and be healthy.

Take care, love Char, Jud, Tahlia-Rose and Cooper xo

Jud and Tahlia-Rose playing golf Cooper starting early…..rugby or turf?? Our wedding 15/03/2008

On the Cromwell Bridge Tahlia-Rose on holiday in Melbourne with Grandma

Tahlia-Rose

and Cooper

hanging out

on the new

deck.

Each photo has a story to tell, each person a very special place in our heart

Kurow Farm is our dream to live the “Good Life”

The Robertson FamilyLife is crazy, busy, fun, happy and full of challenges for the five of us. Georgia is 9, Sophia 7 and Hannah 5. The girls all attend Outram school. Avon is in his 10th year of running his own firewood business. Andrea has returned to teaching after 8 years of teaching teachers at University. Between them the girls do swimming, dance, netball, touch and a variety of other things so Avon and I have become capable taxi drivers, cheerleaders and social calendar organisers. We value time with our family, nieces and nephews and friends. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion xx

The Pont’s Jeff, Amie, Madi and Kass

We have had a very busy five years. The kids

are now ten and eight. I am still farming and

Amie spent four years in the position as

community and economic development co-

ordinator which finished last year.

We have now started a gift gallery (above) in

Ranfurly in Amie’s father Paul Sapsfords dental

practice. We purchased the building and an

1883 mud brick cottage from the estate after

Paul died in 2009.

After two years and alot of hours the shop

opened in September and Kyeburn River

Cottage (below) is almost complete. Will be

open as a holiday house next summer and you

are all welcome to use it.

Sorry we are unable to be with you all at the

reunion but we send our love and wish you all

the best.

Hi, I’m Madi. This year will be a busy

year for me because I’m in form 1 and

am in the 11 aside hockey team. Last

year I made it into the Central Otago

hockey team which was cool.

Hi, I am Kass and I am 8. I like horses

so much - they are my favourite. I have

a busy time this year because I am in a

bigger class my family has a holiday

house and we stay in it every weekend

and we have fun. I have my own

bedroom it is big.

I have a lot of friends they are cool. I

have an i-pod - it is black. I play

hockey and I am trying my hardest to

get in the big hockey team. I love

animals so much they are cool. My

favourite animal is a dog and we have

a dog Mickey. He is old.

We are the Campbell family.

Rusty, Leana, Ella, Kate &

Leah. We live in the sunny

Dunedin suburb of Fairfield.

Rusty works as an Arborist

for Delta. Leana is kept busy

at home with the girls. Since

the last reunion we have

had two more children and

moved to Dunedin from

living in South Otago for five

years.

I wonder what we will have

achieved in the next five

years...!

I’m Ella and I’m five. I go to Fairfield

School. I like helping Dad outside. I

can run really fast. I love going to

Kurow with Grandma & Grandad.

I’m Leah and I’m 20 months old. I love shoes. I

hang out with Mum and love annoying our

kitten Frankie! I can say lots of words and think

my two big sisters are awesome!

I’m Kate and I’m three (turning 4 the week

after Easter) I go to Kindy two days a week

and Music. I love to sing and dance. My

favourite animal is a unicorn!

RICHARDSON REUNION 2014: HANMER SPRINGS:

*The last 5 Years have gone so quickly. It has been full of many Exciting, Adventurous, Fun, Challenging, Sad and Happy Times for us all. August 2010 the arrival of Melissa & Marks Baby, our New Grandson, Nicholas, what a Joy he is. *December 2010 I Resigned from Nursing and my Position as Manager of the Chalet Rest Home, hard to believe I had Worked in the Maniototo Health Services for 37 years, many Happy memories full of challenges and times with Special people. Rich and I purchased E-Central Café, and the day after I finished at the Chalet, I started at the Café, 19th December. *2012 Rich and I had our BIG OE, we went on a Tour around the UK and Tour around Europe for 2 Months, as you can see from the many photos, we had a marvellous time. Many Happy Memories,and every day we reminisce about our Trip. Settling back into the Café was a challenge and in September we decided to put the Café on the Market.We sold in 5 Months. Finished on the 18th February 2013. *September 2012 Val, Kay and I had a Special trip to the Coast. We will always have Very Special Fond Memories of our Trip and Kay, giggly sisters chatting before we went to sleep, Yvonne loved listening to us.The following Months as you all know, were very precious and difficult for us all, and this Easter, 18th April, is the 1st Anniversary of Yvonne leaving us. Our Special Love and Memories of Yvonne will be with us forever. Thinking of Johnny and all his Family at this time. *Christmas 2013 was Very Special, we had Our Family together, Melissa, Mark, Katherine, Josh and Nick, Jeremy, Kelly, Dylan and James from Palmerston North and Gareth and Emma with us from Perth. Rich and I met Emma’s parents Mike and Sue in Liverpool while we were on holiday. *The Maniototo Community Board has helped me to become involved in the Community again, I look forward to the challenges that come my way. Rich and I are enjoying our lives at Hawkdun Lodge, I am finding Rich a Fair Boss, we are meeting many wonderful people from all around the world. Thankyou to all the Grandchildren who have organised our Family Reunion, we appreciate all the work that you have spent organising this weekend. We are looking forward to catching up with everyone over Easter. Love and Warmest Best Wishes Sue and Rich xxxxxx

Well its hard to believe 5 years

have passed And much has

happened on the Inder front

since we caught up with you all…

…from fishing trips @ Falls Dam to

kids sports,

lots of snow and and an expanding

family just to name a few

Katherine is enjoying her second year at

St Hildas Collegiate School in Dunedin,

I’d have to say it’s been harder on mum!!

Josh will be heading off next year…thank goodness Nick still has a few years to go;)

Mark has been coaching Josh’s cricket and rugby teams and Josh made the

Central Otago rep team this year.

Katherine loves her Volleyball, Netball and Basketball plus her drama and singing. Nicholas is three

going on 10 trying to keep up with his older siblings, in daycare 3 days a week while mum works at the

hair salon. On the farming front things are ticking away nicely, we have had a couple of good seasons

weather wise, may that continue.

Marks family celebrated 150years of the Inder family settling in the Maniototo last year, a big event

with many decendents traveling to celebrate with us.

We have had the privilege of having All Black Colin Slade stay in our home for 2 nights last year which

was awesome..such a down to earth guy, Josh had a blast!

Looking forward to catching up with you all

THE INDERS XX

EVANS FAMILYJeremy, Kelly, Dylan & James

The last 5 years have seen many birthdays, a new puppy (Labrador, Diesel), camping, beach holidays, trip to Australia, family time and ... oh a wedding.

Camping

JamesAge: 5 | Likes: Lego, drawing, building biking - and parties

DylanAge: 10 | Likes: Lego, Rugby, Cricket,

Swimming, Buidling and Guitar

Dylan is in his senior of primary with his brother James now joining him in year 1. Jeremy is into his 15th year with the Army and is enjoying his new role this year, instructing and runing promtional courses. Kelly is working on her own business and looking forward to a trip to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in July.

Halloween

Aussie

Beach Trips We’ve had a few fun trips away heading to the beach, our first family trip to the Gold Coast theme parks in 2012, and plenty of fun parties for Halloween, Easter, New years eve and birthdays. Christmas 2013 was one of the best yet - down South with all the Evans family - seeing all the gorgeous crazy cousins together. Can’t wait to do it all again.

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Hi everyone, hope the Reunion festivities are going well and the name tags are refreshing the old memories!! Since the last reunion in Ranfurly, I’ve moved to Perth Australia where I met my partner Emma who is from Wales. We are embarking on a round the world trip as we speak for the next 4 months before settling back to Perth. Living in Scarborough close to the shark infested sea, we enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, bar summer where hibernation is required. Have been back and forth to the UK and NZ over the last few years. Emma working in recruitment and I still mechanicing, looking forward to career changes when we get back. Sorry we can’t make the reunion but hope everyone is well and has a great time in Hamner Springs. If you’re ever in our neck of the woods, call in, Em’s a good cook!

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this book of memories, updates and information.

Also a huge thank you to:

• Helen,, Andrew, Catherine and Darlene for organising this fantastic weekend.

• Scott for a wonderful reunion cake.

• Edie for a beautiful service.

• Everyone who was able to attend xx