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ALPINE OUT & ABOUT


         THE ANTARCTIC                                           BLOKES LUNCH JULY
         CENTRE TOUR & 4D MOVIE                                  JIMMY’S























         We  packed  our  winter  woollies  and  headed  for     In  July,  the  blokes  went  to  Jimmy's.  Jimmy’s  is
         Antarctica,  (well,  the  next  best  thing)  the  famous   situated near the new heart of the city and is part
         Antarctic Centre in Christchurch.                       of the Pavilions Hotel. With artefacts and pieces
                                                                 of Kiwiana on display throughout the restaurant
         Who  wouldn’t  enjoy  hanging  out  with  cute  little
                                                                 collected over three generations, it was certainly
         critters (and that doesn't just include the penguins
                                                                 an interesting place to have lunch.
         and husky puppies)!
                                                                 The service was great, the food excellen, and with
         The  staff  at  the  centre  were  very  welcoming  and
                                                                 a good selection of beer, the blokes were more
         attentive.  The  residents  experienced  various
                                                                 than happy!
         activities,  including  feeding  penguins,  a  mock
         blizzard,  4D  movie  and  husky  dog  training
         demonstrations. After the tour, everyone enjoyed a      MYSTERY VAN TRIP
         delicious  afternoon  tea  and  was  spoiled  with  a   JULY
         selection of freshly made scones and tea.


         LADIES LUNCH JULY
         THE OLD VICARAGE










                                                                 This  month  we  decided  to  go  south,  heading
                                                                 towards  Lincoln  to  make  the  destination  more
                                                                 mysterious. However, before too long, most of our
                                                                 travellers had already guessed that The Store @ Tai
                                                                 Tapu  was our mystery destination.
        The  ladies  had  a  marvellous  time  at  the  Old
        Vicarage,  a  heritage-listed  villa  on  the  outskirts  of   The Store is an interesting and unique blend of food,
        Halswell. The food, service and wine were excellent,     coffee,  wine  and  giftware,  and  we  enjoyed  the
        with the ladies vowing to return another day.            bright, sunny atmosphere and great coffee.
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