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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220509T193000
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SUMMARY:May Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our 2022 AGM will be held in conjunction with this meeting.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/may-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
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SUMMARY:French Ridge Hut - Weekend Trip - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This trip has been cancelled\, due to an unfavourable weather forecast.  It is hoped that the trip can be run later in the year\, possibly over the summer months.  A revised date will be notified as soon as possible. \nFrench Ridge Hut is operated by NZ Alpine Club and is located above the West Matukituki Valley\, west of Wanaka.  The hut sits at 1480 metres\, just below the summer snowline (1500 m at this location)\, is located in a sub-alpine zone and offers spectacular views.  It is accessed by a track described by DoC as steep and “challenging”.  Hut fees are $40 per head per night\, payable to NZAC. \nThe route to the hut starts at the Raspberry Creek carpark in the West Matukituki Valley.  The valley floor is followed for 3.5 to 4 hours to Pearl Flat.  After crossing the river (ford or swing bridge) it is another 2.5 to 3.5 hours up the steep ridge track to reach the hut.  This section of the track can be treacherous if conditions are either windy\, wet or snowy\, so the trip will not take place unless conditions are suitable.  (Ben\, the trip organiser will be checking with DoC in Wanaka beforehand so that an informed decision can be made on this.)  From the carpark to the hut the walking distance is 16.2 km. \nAt this stage exact travelling details have not been finalised.  However\, it is likely that those taking will depart Timaru late afternoon or early evening on Friday 9 May\, camp overnight at Raspberry Flat\, then walk up the valley and to the hut the next day.  After one night at the hut the next day will be spent returning to Raspberry Flat then home. \nThis trip will take you to a very scenic area and take you through a variety of terrain – river flats\, bush and a steep ridge.  It will be suitable only for those with sufficient ability\, fitness and experience of the conditions likely to be encountered.  If you are considering this trip you need to contact the organiser\, Ben\, to find out more information and discuss your suitability. \nGrade: Difficult \nOrganiser: Ben  027 3880671
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/french-ridge-hut-weekend-trip/
LOCATION:Wanaka area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20220421T100138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T100138Z
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SUMMARY:April Club Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/april-club-meeting-cancelled/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220318T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20220209T042646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T011045Z
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SUMMARY:Oteake Conservation Park - Three Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Oteake Conservation Park covers a lot of ground in the Omarama/St Bathans/Danseys Pass area.  This trip will take three full days. \nFriday 18/3: We will start from the car park at twin Burn on the Broken Hut Road\, 16 km inland from Omarama Saddle (1273m) and continue on to Top Hut (approx. 13km walking).  We will stay the night here. \nSaturday 19/3: We will do a day trip up to Hidden Lake (1553m) – 10k return – then stay another night at Top Hut. \nSunday 20/3: We will walk back out to the carpark. \nThis will be a moderate-to-fit trip\, as we will be carrying full packs and tents.  (The hut is only 8 bunks and often popular with hunters.) \nYou will enjoy stunning views in all directions. \nGrade: Moderate to Fit\nContact Catherine  (027 716 3518)
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/oteake-conservation-park-three-day-trip/
LOCATION:Oteake Conservation Area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20220421T100014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T100814Z
UID:1275-1647286200-1647293400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:March Club Meeting - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/march-club-meeting-cancelled/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T231233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T231233Z
UID:1206-1645948800-1645984800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Little Mt Peel - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Working bee to install seat near tarn \nDetails coming!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/little-mt-peel-day-trip/
LOCATION:Mt Peel
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T094021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T225238Z
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SUMMARY:Oamaru Skyline Walk - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:As this was such a popular trip last year\, Wayne has decided to run it again this year.\nHere’s what Wayne wrote about it last time … \nThe Oamaru skyline walk is an easy-moderate two-part 1/2 day walk that starts below the skyline ridge behind the Waitaki Girls School at the northern end of Oamaru. \nIt starts with a short uphill street walk which leads into open grassland\, then sidles through a patch of native bush before dropping down to a small creek behind the Janet Frame House. It then continues up beside the creek\, past a locally famous quarry of geological interest\, and then up through a pine plantation to another grassland ridge. Good views of Oamaru and the port are seen from an unusually high perspective.From here the walk takes us past an astronomical observatory\, while below us we have views of an historical water wheel used for flour milling. This could be a good lunch spot for a future visit.We then drop down into the Botanical Gardens and follow the Oamaru Stream\, passing under an historical stone bridge and seeing parts of Oamaru that are not usually seen. Soon we arrive at the beach and see the Council’s new and impressive wooden suspension bridge over the stream. A short diversion lets us see the buildings that were the original ‘freezing works’ near the port of Oamaru. \nNow behind the historic Oamaru Victorian Precinct\, we then move along the waterfront before climbing up the hill track behind the port to a lookout point. From here we move into an area that was recently a pine plantation but now has lots of native plantings\, and we get to inspect some concrete gun emplacements. There are plenty of walking tracks and cycle tracks in this area.\nAt the end of the walk we drop back down the hill and can visit the penguin viewing area. Also\, if they are co-operative on the day\, view seals and pups snoozing safely just metres away over a fence.\nA short walk back along the waterfront to the car takes us past numerous noticeboards explaining the history of the Port of Oamaru.\nTime: About 4 hours. \nGrade: Easy\nContact: Wayne 027 9206638
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/oamaru-skyline-walk-day-trip-2/
LOCATION:Oamaru\, Oamaru
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220214T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T230918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T082653Z
UID:1204-1644867000-1644874200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Timaru West End Park - Club Get-together - POSTPONED!
DESCRIPTION:Postponed until Monday 21 February. \nFrisbee Golf \n 
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/timaru-west-end-park-club-get-together/
LOCATION:Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220122T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T095757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T013355Z
UID:1175-1642838400-1642878000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Peak Hill (Lake Coleridge) - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Catherine will be taking this trip\, and has supplied the following information …\nPeak Hill is 1240 metres high and is on the SW shore of Lake Coleridge. It is a steady climb\, but has stunning views down to Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia River. The trip will take approximately six hours walking\, so a good level of fitness will be required. If you are interested contact me for further details\, on 027 7163518.\nGrade: Moderate +\nContact: Catherine 027 7163518 \nNote:  This trip replaces the previously advertised Mt Dobson trip\, which hopefully will be held at a later date.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/peak-hill-lake-coleridge-day-trip/
LOCATION:Lake Coleridge area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T230652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T012623Z
UID:1202-1641843000-1641850200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Timaru Scenic Reserve - Club Get-together
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the carpark beside the lake\, at 7:30 pm. \nAndrew will show us some map and compass skills\, and we will be able to walk some of the tracks afterwards if time permits.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/timaru-scenic-reserve-club-get-together/
LOCATION:Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T094218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T225135Z
UID:1161-1639900800-1639936800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Lake Alexandrina - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Walk around this picturesque lake near Lake Tekapo\, starting at the south end.\nThis walk will be suitable for all levels of fitness.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/lake-alexandrina-day-trip/
LOCATION:Tekapo area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T225859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T230409Z
UID:1198-1639420200-1639431000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:End Of Year Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Details coming!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/end-of-year-barbecue/
LOCATION:Timaru
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211210T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T225550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T225550Z
UID:1196-1639159200-1639332000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Arthurs Pass - Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Travel to Arthurs Pass on the Friday evening\, then spend the weekend exploring some of the local walks.  The walks undertaken will depend on the weather conditions at the time\, but may include Avalanche Peak (1833m). \nAccommodation will be at the Christchurch Tramping Club hut. \nGrade: Various\nContact: John Hyland 6888536
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/arthurs-pass-weekend-trip/
LOCATION:Arthurs Pass
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211107T224620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211107T224620Z
UID:1194-1636399800-1636407000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:November Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Take a trip down Memory Lane” \nRobert Birks will show a selection of slides of club trips from the 80s and 90s – so there should be more than a few laughs trying to recognise faces! \nAll welcome. \nDue to the current Covid-19 situation we will meet in the church not the hall\, same as the last two meetings\, so we can space ourselves out a bit more.  A sign-in sheet will be available and we recommend that you bring a mask.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/november-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T095525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T095525Z
UID:1172-1634976000-1635188400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Te Kinga and Lake Brunner Area - Labour Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Advance notice that Barry will be running a trip to climb Mt Te Kinga (a day walk) and to explore some other parts of this area of the West Coast.\nAccommodation (two cabins for two nights\, at $35 per head\, with a limit of eight people) has been reserved at the motor camp at Moana.\nIf you are interested in this trip Barry needs to have names in by August 28\, so the reservation can be confirmed.\nMore details coming!\nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877 \n 
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-te-kinga-and-lake-brunner-area-labour-weekend-trip/
LOCATION:Moana
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T095138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T090559Z
UID:1170-1634371200-1634410800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Opihi Gorge - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Catherine will be taking a trip through the gorge on the newly reopened track\, as has supplied the following information …\nThis walk is near Fairlie. It is 18.7 km following the Opihi river and into the gorge. There are wires and ropes to use to transverse down some parts. The track is narrow in places but stunning.\nTo make transport easier I am hoping to have two parties\, each starting at opposite ends of the track. The trip will take at least six hours\, so a good level of fitness will be required.\nIf you are interested contact me for further details. \nGrade: Moderate +\nContact: Catherine 027 7163518\nNote: This trip replaces the previously-advertised Maryburn Stream trip. \nUPDATE: This trip will now be an “out and back” trip from the Raincliff end\, due to some sections of the track being impassable.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/opihi-gorge-day-trip/
LOCATION:Fairlie area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211011T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20211003T091719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T091719Z
UID:1189-1633980600-1633987800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:October Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Map and Compass” will be the theme for this meeting.  An introductory session on this will be run by Andrew\, one of our members.  This will be the first of several sessions on this topic to be held over the next year or so.  The following information will give you an idea of what to expect: \nGood map reading is a skill that once learned is never lost\, just like riding a bike\, and we shall look at a few map reading sessions over the next year or so. In modern days we are becoming increasingly reliant on electronic devices for navigation\, however good map reading could become a life-saver if these devices should ever fail.\nWith these sessions I will try and encourage you all to investigate the wonderful world of reading maps\, and the joy it can bring when one is out in the countryside and you end up in the place you want to be by great map reading.\nOn the first meeting\, we will have an introduction to maps and compasses and using them together. We shall look at what a map is\, how to orientate it\, what a grid reference is and how to find this grid reference on the map. We shall have a look at compasses and what to look for with them. \nAssuming we are still at Covid-19 Alert Level 2 on 11 October\, the meeting will be held in the church building rather than the hall and we would encourage you all to wear a mask.  A sign-in form and hand sanitiser will be available. \n 
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/october-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T094930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T090741Z
UID:1167-1633766400-1633892400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Dunstan Trail (Central Otago) - Biking Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Bike this newly-opened cycle trail alongside the Clutha River\, between Cromwell and Clyde.\nGrade: Moderate\nContact: Colin 027 2496470 \nNOTE:  As of 01 October this trip is fully subscribed!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/dunstan-trail-central-otago-biking-weekend/
LOCATION:Cromwell
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T153000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210810T094630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T100243Z
UID:1165-1632238200-1632247200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pareora River - Short Afternoon Walk
DESCRIPTION:Andrew has organised a short\, late-afternoon mid-week stroll along the south side of the Pareora River\, downstream from the State Highway 1 bridge\, starting around 4 pm.\nThis will be an easy walk\, with lots of interesting things to find. You will be able to walk as little or as much as you wish.\nIf you are interested in this trip\, text Andrew on 027 9365040\, and he will get back to you with details.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Andrew 027 9365040
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-river-short-afternoon-walk/
LOCATION:Pareora
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210913T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210912T073607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210912T073607Z
UID:1181-1631561400-1631568600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:September Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this meeting will not be in the hall\, but in the church building immediately adjacent to the hall. \nOur monthly meeting will be held on Monday 13 September\, commencing at 7:30 pm. \nWe have a guest speaker\, Fraser Munro\, who will talk about the new trail between Washdyke and Pleasant Point.  This may be followed by photos of a recent trip\, time-permitting. \nRecently your committee has been deliberating whether or not we could go ahead with meetings given the current Alert Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions\, and came to the conclusion that meetings could go ahead\, but with some changes. \n\nWe will meet in the same location (corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, but in the church building not the hall. This will allow us extra space so we can maintain the recommended separation. The church building is immediately adjacent to the hall.\nPlease wear a mask.\nHand sanitiser will be available at the entry – please use.\nA form will be present at the entry for you to sign-in.\nPlease maintain the recommended separation (2 metres) from people you do not know.\nSupper is “off the menu” for the time-being.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/september-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210711T084936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T034159Z
UID:1139-1629014400-1629050400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Trotters Gorge - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Trotters Gorge is just off State Highway 1 a few kilometres north of Palmerston. In the gorge is a scenic reserve with a 2.5 km (two hours return) loop track. The track goes through a variety of bush types and passes cliffs\, caves and interesting rocky outcrops formed 12\,000 to 15\,000 years ago. Good views out to the sea are obtained from the upper parts of the track.\nThis walk will be suitable for all levels of fitness.\nGrade: Easy\nContact: Barry 03 6885320 / 021 02689877
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/trotters-gorge-day-trip/
LOCATION:Trotters Gorge (Palmerston area)
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210809T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210716T082619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T034009Z
UID:1153-1628537400-1628544600@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:August Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly club meeting will be on Monday 9 August at the usual venue (Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru)\, starting at 7:30. All welcome! \nThis month it will be something a bit different. We want your photos of club trips and events\, so we can sort out some to use at the 50th anniversary next year and in a booklet being produced for the event. \nOur President\, John Hyland\, has sent through the following information which explains it all … \nHi Folks\, \nEvery month for the last couple of years I have been coming up with a guest speaker or idea for our monthly Club Meeting. This month we could possibly have a few more participants – you! Read on to see how you can help … \nWe have the SCTC 50th Anniversary coming up on 12th March next year\, and are hoping to have photos – old and new – shown on a large TV screen and just rolling over in the background at the event. To do this we need your photos. Remember those old prints and photo albums we used to have before the age of digital photography? Well\, now is the time to hunt them out\, blow the dust off them and bring them along to our August meeting next week! \nMy intention is for your photos and albums to be put out on tables for you all to wander round and look/laugh at. We are going to have it set up so photos can be electronically copied onto the club’s laptop. From there they will be put into a suitable format for use at the celebrations next year. A few people I have already spoken to are keen to bring their photos\, so dig yours out too – the more photos the merrier! \nWhether your photos are in albums\, old envelopes\, the original packets (like mine!) or on a computer or memory stick etc. – no worries! Just hunt them out\, bring whatever you have (regardless of the format) and we will be able to display them. We will have two laptops there. Seeing these photos may just rekindle some old memories and provide inspiration for places the club can venture to again! \nThere should be enough time between now and the meeting next Monday night for you to go through your cupboards/drawers/spare rooms/attics/hard drives etc. and unearth those old photos. Once you have found them\, dust them off\, reminisce\, have a chuckle about how young everybody looked and how fashions have changed\, rekindle your fond memories of trips and where you went – then bring them along to the meeting. No doubt there will also be a few good stories and anecdotes – so make sure Neville Guthrie gets to hear of them\, as he is in the process of producing a commemorative booklet for next year’s celebrations.\nSee you at the meeting! \nJohn Hyland (President)
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/august-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210803T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210716T082334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082334Z
UID:1151-1628019000-1628024400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Timaru
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210711T084741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T082047Z
UID:1136-1627718400-1627754400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Moorhouse Range - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Note the rescheduled date for this trip – now 31 July\, not 24 July. \nDetails coming!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/moorhouse-range-day-trip/
LOCATION:Rangitata Gorge area
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210427T043542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T092416Z
UID:1072-1626883200-1626890400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Pareora River - Afternoon Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of date for this trip: Now Wednesday 21 July (not Tuesday 20 July) \nAndrew has organised a short\, late-afternoon mid-week stroll along the south side of the Pareora River\, downstream from the State Highway 1 bridge\, starting around 4 pm. \nThis will be an easy walk\, with lots of interesting things to find.  You will be able to walk as  little or as much as you wish\, depending on the time and amount of daylight available. \nGrade: Easy \nContact:  Send a text to Andrew (0279365040) if you are interested in this trip.  He will get back to you with details.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/pareora-river-afternoon-stroll/
LOCATION:Pareora
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210712T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210711T084330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T084330Z
UID:1133-1626118200-1626125400@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:July Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All welcome! \nOur guest speaker this month will be Alison\, who  has been involved with hut warden duties for several years.  As well as informing us about hut warden duties she may also be able to tell us about any amusing incidents she has encountered.  If you want to find out more\, come to the meeting!
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/july-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
ORGANIZER;CN="Club":MAILTO:sctrampinginfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210614T035342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T035636Z
UID:1122-1624692600-1624732200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mt Melville (Fairlie area) - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Note: This trip will either be on Saturday 26 June or Sunday 27 June\, depending on which day has the better weather forecast.  Contact the trip organiser\, Louise\, to confirm the date a day or two in advance. \nMt Melville has been described as a “nicely rounded hill in front of Mt Dobson”.  Grand views are said to be obtained from its summit (1193 metres).  It is not named on the map\, but its height is shown. \nThis trip has been organised for the Methven Tramping Club by one of our members\, Louise\, who is also in the MTT.  Any SCTC members who wish to take part in this trip are most welcome to do so. \nMore details will be available in due course. \nMap: BY17 \nGrade: \nContact: Louise 03 6858272
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mt-melville-fairlie-basin-area-day-trip/
LOCATION:Fairlie area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210622T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210427T055326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T084343Z
UID:1084-1624348800-1624384800@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Spurs Hut (Fairlie area) - Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Andrew will be running a mid-week day trip to Spurs Hut on Tuesday 22 June.  The hut is a relic from the mustering days\, but has had a makeover in recent years. \nThe track to the hut starts at a DoC carpark beside the Fox Peak Skifield access road\, and the walk will be about 2.5 hours each way. \nGrade: Easy to Moderate \nContact:  Send a text to Andrew (0279365040) if you are interested in this trip.  He will get back to you with details.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/spurs-hut-fairlie-area-day-trip/
LOCATION:Fairlie area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210619T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210505T084252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T044054Z
UID:1102-1624089600-1624212000@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:Mid-winter Club Weekend - Dunstan Downs (Lindis Pass area)
DESCRIPTION:Details of the club’s mid-winter get-together are now available. \nMany thanks to John\, our President\, for organising this event and supplying the following information … \nI have booked out the Dunstan Downs Backpackers accommodation for Saturday night 19th June 2021.  There are 17 beds available for us\, with linen and towels provided. \nDunstan Downs: You know\, that place when you are driving to Central Otago via the Lindis Pass\, out of Omarama towards the Ahuriri turn-off\, those shearers quarters buildings on the left?  Well\, that’s us for the night. \nThere are 4 or 5 cottages (with heaters)\, a common room and kitchen\, and an ablution block with a couple of showers.  The common room could be cramped\, but sociable.  We will be sharing the facilities with the grader driver who looks after the Lindis Pass road over winter – every winter this becomes his home away from home. \nWe will leave Timaru about 7:30 or 8 on the Saturday and drive a couple of hours or so to Dunstan Downs.  Once the fighting over the rooms has finished and we have settled in we will head to the hills – weather permitting. \nThe cost for accommodation and the evening meal will be $50.  Travel costs will be extra\, and will depend on the numbers attending. \nYou will need to bring your own liquid refreshments and nibbles of choice for the evening\, plus your lunches for both days and your breakfast for the Sunday. \nOn the Sunday we will head either to the hills again or to one of the remote historic cottages on the property – again\, all weather dependent. (Catherine and Barry are looking after that side of things.) \nIf you are interested please let me know as soon as possible\, so food etc. can be organised. \nGrade: Easy\nContact: John 6888536 (evenings) / 027 6734644 (phone or text)
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/mid-winter-club-weekend-lindis-pass-area/
LOCATION:Lindis Pass area
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210614T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T072026
CREATED:20210612T042745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210612T044654Z
UID:1116-1623699000-1623706200@sctrampingclub.org.nz
SUMMARY:June Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our June meeting will be held at our usual venue – Church Street Bible Chapel Hall\, corner Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru – starting at 7:30 pm.  All members and others interested in the club are welcome to attend. \nThis month we have a guest speaker: Renee\, from Timaru Booksellers. \nJohn\, our President has organised this and has supplied the following information … \nI am not a shopper/ browser of shops but one Saturday I was in town for a purpose (a purchase at Macpac).  I had parked at the top of the town and being a tramper I felt I was capable of walking down Stafford St. to a shop.  On my return journey I decided to treat myself to a coffee.  Beside the coffee shop I noticed this bookshop.   I had read about the owner and her new venture to open a shop in Timaru’s main street in a newspaper.\nI was greeted by Renee and I asked what books she had about cycling in NZ or NZ tramps.  I walked out the door with my purchase and got my coffee (good coffee shop\, by the way).  I perused my book while I enjoyed my coffee\, and then decided to go back to get a second copy to pass onto someone else.  Back at Timaru Booksellers I struck up a conversation with Renee\, and discovered that not only does she know about books but she also enjoys an adventure.  So come along to this month’s meeting and find out what Renee’s adventure was.
URL:https://sctrampingclub.org.nz/trip/june-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Church  Street  Bible Chapel Hall\, Corner of Church Street and Avenue Road\, Timaru
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