More than 35 years ago when people from Howick and surrounding districts attended the funeral of an old Howickian, a comment was made that it was a shame to meet only in sad circumstances.
A decision was made to gather with old friends and neighbours on the first Sunday of October and the tradition has continued every year since.
Howickians are getting together to enjoy a shared luncheon at the Pakuranga Bowling Club on Sunday, October 5, between 11am and 2pm.
Organisers says it’s a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and neighbours and have a good chinwag about shared memories, mementos and photographs of Howick and Districts.
This year the Howickians’ committee is encouraging the next generation to attend.
“If you’ve had a long association with Howick and Districts and have a heart for Howick why not get together with a small group of like-minded friends, be they old school mates, old friends, or family, and or just come along and join in the fun.”
- Howickians Reunion, at Pakuranga Bowling Club, Lloyd Elsmore Park (opposite the netball courts), on Sunday, October 5, 11am to 2pm. Ladies are asked to take a plate, and men pay $12 entry. Phone contacts: Gay Bevan 021 269 6112, Barbara Carr 534 6616, Wally Rice 027 601 8362, Marilyn Bakker 021 707 066, or Grant Taylor 09 534 6695.
