The experiment of beginning on Thursday proved highly popular with 55 people on the Mystery walk. At the entrance to the ‘missing link’ section that crosses Bream Tail Farm, Geoff Chapple from Te Araroa (the long pathway) popped up out of nowhere wearing his hat and cape and with a piece of rope, red ribbon and scissors, opened this section of the New Zealand track.
The Troubadour Trail promoted as the 10th Anniversary walk was the unique experience of the weekend. Using only professional entertainers ensured that each
15 minute performance was of top quality.
Bennetts Chocolate Factory on Friday night featured as the first event to be held at Bennetts and it was there we had our birthday cake. Saturday and Sunday walks. 687 people registered with more than half of these doing a walk each day. That makes over 1000 departures. Overall the main comments were the meeting of all the friendly people and the great service we are offering. Ray McVinnie Celebrity Chef Lunch featured a Spanish theme. 40 people attended.
Wine and Food Festival. Kristine Robertson again organised a memorable evening. Suzanne Lynch as the entertainer was absolutely ‘spot on’ Attendance was round 675.
The Art Trail. The Art group is now so big and fully functioning.
The Gourmet Breakfast. Again it was Kristine who organised this. She has a real flair for chic providing a superb outdoor presentation for 350 people with it all looking magnificent. Dates for next year 13th and 14th March 2010
Jean Goldschmidt
