A Visit To The Parnell Festival Of Roses

This weekend, I visited the Auckland City Council’s Parnell Festival of Roses. One reason was to see my mother, working with other Heritage Rose Society members, creating and selling gorgeous fragrant posies. The members kindly donated their time and beautiful flowers from their own gardens. Proceeds go towards the care and maintenance of the Nancy Steen Garden. (www.heritageroses.org.nz).

I must say, it was like entering a magical garden full of surprises. Artists, food & gift stalls, entertainers, fairies and elves popped up in every direction. Enid Blyton’s, “The Far Away Tree” came to mind. And the roses … exquisite in full bloom. The air was filled with rose perfume, floating soap bubbles and a friendly happy energy.

You can see a glimpse of the day in the video below.

Mark this event in your diary for next year - pack a picnic and make a day of it!

Xterra Trail Challenge - Rotorua

Title: Xterra Trail Challenge
Location: Rotorua
Link out: Click here
Description: Run and walk in Rotorua’s beautiful Whakarewarewa Forest

5km, 11km or 21km
Start Time: 08:00am
Date: 2008-12-06

Whats’ On - NZ Ocean Swim Series - Auckland

Title: Ocean Swim
Location: Harbour Crossing - Auckland
Link out: Click here
Description: 2.8km event

Start Time: 09:35am
Date: 2008-11-16

Parnell Hill Sprint

Title: Parnell Hill Sprint
Location: Parnell
Link out: Click here
Description: Want to test your cycling speed up Parnell Hill? Individual time trials from the bottom of Parnell Rise to the top of Parnell Road. From 6:00am on 8 November 2008.
Check out the website for details.
Start Time: 6:00am
Date: 2008-11-08

24hr Great Auckland Bargain Book Fair

Title: 24hr Great Auckland Bargain Book Fair
Location: ASB Stadium Kohimarama, Auckland
Description: 16th Annual 24hr Great Auckland Bargain Book Fair. 2nd hand book sale. Noon Saturday to Noon Sunday. 1 - 2 November 2008.
Start Date: 2008-11-01
Start Time: 12:00
End Date: 2008-11-02
End Time: 12:00