Reunion 2011 in Christchurch

Just an update on where we are at with 'The Great Christchurch Adventure'.
We currently have registrations (or interest) as per the spreadsheet linked here.

We have had to modify the Field Trip slightly as much of the Godley Head site is now closed due to recent shakes. We will still go to Godley Head but we will now include a visit to the port of Lyttelton which has some significant military and Gunner history. Locally, the Canterbury Gnrs claim they were the first NZ troops to go 'overseas' when they were mobilised to go across Lyttelton Harbour to man Fort Jervois (Ripapa Island disappearing guns). Local folklore says that when the RSM screamed 'fall in' there were many loud splashes - such are our Canterbury men! 

There we will be entertained by 39 Mortar Bty RNZA at the Lyttelton Recreation Ground followed by a visit to the historic pre-WW1 Torpedo Boat museum then return to the Speights Alehouse. Lunch and drinks plus entrance fee to the museum remain in the original costing. 

The coaches will also try to provide a view of the devastation in the now world famous Christchurch CBD 'Red Zone' on the way to and from the field trip.
It appears that the entire Regiment will be exercising in the SI culminating at the time of our Reunion so that bodes well for a good current Gnr attendance and participation in the various activities and we have commitment from the CO, RSM 16 Fd and the BC, BSM 39 Mortar Bty to assist and support us.

We do have one major problem and that is 'Artillery Port' for the dinner. There are no stocks of R&B left in the SI but we have heard rumours that you guys have a new variety? Are you able to supply us with several cases at our cost? Please let me know.

We have the Col Comdt visiting us in Christchurch tonight and we are truly looking forward to that. Take care and keep safe.
UBIQUE
Pete Dawson
Pain in the Arse
Organising Committee.