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We are now well into the summer tramping season and, apart from a reduced programme over the immediate Christmas/New Year period, a full programme is in place.

January trips included a 28 kilometre bike ride from Eastbourne to Cape Palliser and return. The weather was good for the party of 12 and some fabulous seaside scenery was enjoyed.
The next planned trips will be as follows.

8 February – Kelly’s Track, Rimutakas. Leader. Kay and David Bowie Ph 304 9530. Category easy.
15 February – Turanganui River, Pirinoa region. Leader, Helen Morison Ph 304 9531. Category medium.
23 February (Sunday) – Wellington wind turbine to Red Rocks/Owhiro Bay. Leaders, Ed and Juliet Cooke Ph 304 9487. Category Medium.

Interested persons are most welcome. Please phone the nominated leader by the Thursday evening prior to the trip.

Please phone Lynne King for upcoming trip details and confirmations (04 478 7795). For general enquiries regarding the club’s activities call Ed Cooke, Club President (06 304 9497) or Carol Major, Club Secretary (06 304 8210).

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