As always, it is an honour and a delight to whole heartedly welcome new residents into the village. This quarter they are:

Rosa Cooke

Ian & Merle Davies

Jan Mullan

Don & Ellie Newland

Shirley Nicholson

Erica Thomas

This year the Christmas dinner was attended by 113 residents and staff, and lived up to expectations by all. Lots of laughs and mingling throughout the evening. Tasty Thymes were again our excellent chefs providing  a scrumptious three course dinner. We were entertained by the Katikati Chordials and their melodiuos harmony was well received.

An energitic bunch of residents, supported by an equally energetic group of onlookers, joined together on Sunday afternoon for a boystrous novelty relay competition. Amongst all the excitement came a moment of dispair and laughter caused by the dentures of a hard blowing swimmer to be nearly lost to the depths of the pool, had it not been for the quick reflex actions of an adjacent competitor, who was latterly greatly admired by all for the speed in which she recovered the said dentures.

This annual event was again enjoyed by many as all participated in the sweep stake, drawing horses by lot - takes the hard work out of being too serious - some by chance took the prizes, sharing the spoils with those that happened to be around at the time by way of "light" refreshments. The high "hat" fashions displayed by the many beautiful woman were very much enjoyed by all, particularly the men - who did not miss out, but had their their time to pose their way through a regorous time of selecting the "best dressed man". A great afternoon enjoyed by all.

Finally the great hole in the middle of the entrance round-about has been transformed into a spectacular fountain, providing a wonderful welcome to all that enter the village gates. The sheet of water that flows so evenly over the fountain bowl creates a glass like see through impression. The rocks below compliment the natural ambience and the mondo grass edging further strengthens the landscape character of the village.