CCG 40th Anniversary




New Zealand Speleological Society


Wellington Community Network

CCG 40th Birthday!

Yes the official event will be happening in Christchurch, come along and eat and listen to pioneering exploration stories.

40th Anniversary of Canterbury Caving Club to be celebrated on

Saturday 5th July

A meal will be held at the Brickworks at 5 pm (mains around $20 to $30).

Book a place with Alice Shanks ph 337-1256

alice@caverock.net.nz.

A lecture will be held at 7.30 pm in the adjacent Beckenham Scout Den. Dr Malcolm Laird, geologist for the Punakaiki Geology map, Geology lecturer, former NZSS Bulletin Editor, and early caver, will speak about the early days on NZ caving and the geology of the Punakaiki Syncline. Lairds Cave, Mt Owen and Lairds Laid, Twinforks are part of his caving legacy.

Supper and reminiscing to follow. Bring a plate. All past and present members and supporters welcome.

Dress: formal ie. no mud, gumboots, or polyprop.

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