Christchurch Antique Bottle and Collectables Club

There was a great turn out for the AGM over 40 in attendance and a couple of trading tables to keep everyone's interest brimming. The AGM went smoothly with the resignation from the committee of Hugh Aston after many terms on the committee, but fortunately he has offered to stay on as our Magazine Editor. The September club magazine has been placed in the members section of this website.

September is coming to an end which means its time for the club to meet on this Sunday Night. As we have moved into Covid Level 1 we are able to meet with less restrictions but we should still be mindful of the best practice with the use of hand sanitizer on entry to the facility and if you are unwell or suffering any flu like symptoms please stay home. NEW FINDS will follow the election of officers

Print size poster, Entry Form and Schedule available on the Annual Show Page

No Name Tags will be used at this meeting. I trust everyone is keeping well, we will be meeting tomorrow night at the Bishopdale Community hall from 6.30 Meeting to commence at 7pm.

Due to the Level 2 status there will be social distancing of members with hand sanitizer to be used on entry to the hall please and all members to sign or scan in.

New Finds. Don’t forget to add your item to the list so it can be recorded so out of town members and those that miss the meeting get to see what’s being turned up.

A newsletter from the President and Committee may be downloaded here

Please find a ANZAC Day newsletter from Helen, including Letter from the President here

Helen has prepared a Newsletter (download here) as tonight was going to be our meeting night but with the new lock down rules it means no meeting this month. Please keep in touch and let us know via the contact page of this website if you are aware of any fellow collector who has a need.

An email has been sent out to club members on Sunday, 22 March as follows: "With current health alerts all committee meetings and club meetings are suspended for the foreseeable future for the safety of our members and the community. We want you all to stay safe. Regarding the local show this is suspended in line with Health Ministry guidelines. Wish everyone good health and keep safe. Please let others know what your needs are and keep in social contact via Facebook, emails, skypes, and messenger.

Photos from the 45th National Bottle and Collectable Show 2020

More information here

Our meeting room location is now meet at the Bishopdale Community Hall, adjacent to the Bishopdale Library plenty of parking in front of the complex. Access from Farrington Ave or Raleigh Street directly into the carpark area or if you are coming from Harewood Road access is from lane that goes past New World on Left and YMCA on the right and into the carpark from the rear. MEETING STARTS AT 7pm Hall opens at 6.30pm. We will still have provision for collectors to have a sales area. There will still be light refreshments at the end of the meeting. Remember the Door entry is $3 per person.

We have changed our meeting room location we will now meet at the Bishopdale Community Hall adjacent to the Bishopdale Library plenty of parking in front of the complex. Access from Farrington Ave or Raleigh Street directly into the carpark area or if you are coming from Harewood Road access is from lane that goes past New World on Left and YMCA on the right and into the carpark from the rear. MEETING STARTS AT 7pm Hall opens at 6.30pm. We will still have provision for collectors to have a sales area. There will still be light refreshments at the end of the meeting.

Samuel Parnell was a carpenter, in 1840 was the first man to get an 8-hour day and 40 hour working week in Wellington NZ. The first Labour day was celebrated in NZ on 28 October 1890 (129 Yrs. ago) when several thousand trade union members and supporters attended parades in the main centres, Government employees were given the day off to attend the parades. This weekend coincides with the Long Labour weekend break so many of the collectors will be heading to the holiday destinations getting to watch the rugby etc.

Go to the Annual show page

Hi Everyone. Well its that time again the club meeting is this weekend at 67 Mandeville Road looking forward to a great turnout as we have two great topics for the night Ephemera and what a great topic that is I am sure you will all be able to bring in that old ticket / poster / poster and make it a very interesting night
How many of you ever took a Thomas Cook holiday and still have the tickets or even the travel brochure – now a thing of the past

Hi All

Don't forget to bring along your star items for the top table it could be an interesting night keeping in mind its the 50th anniversary of the moon landing !
SUBS are due if you have not yet paid
Bookings are well underway for our local show 5 & 6 October  if you have not yet registered see either Bruce or Helen on Sunday night. Go to the Annual Show Page for the entry form and schedule
Happy treasure hunting  and look forward to seeing you on Sunday night

Kind Regards
Helen

Confirmation of numbers for our Mid winter dinner at the Club rooms on the 28 July is required by the caterers (Indulge Catering). Please look at your calendars and make time to join your fellow collectors for a social night and a lovely meal which is being supplied by the same caterers who did our great Christmas function. Vegetarian option is available on request, let us know via the contact page of this website. Please see the flyer for further information.

Hello Members and my apologies for the lateness of my reminder for the end of JUNE meeting. I trust everyone is keeping warm and well and keeping the hobby alive, there has been plenty of activity on Trade me and in local auction houses of late so there should be some great items on the NEW FINDS table this month. I would like to encourage attendance at this meeting as we have some important topics to discuss on the direction of the club and following on from the May AGM which highlighted some areas within the club that need to be discussed and voted on.

The Otago Antique Bottle and Collectables Club is going to hold a one day mini show on the 22nd June 2019 at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 11 Church street, Mosgiel, Otago. Displays and/or sales tables welcome, entry form available from Stephen Wesselingh. See flyer here for more info.

Hello Members and my apologies for the lateness of my reminder to the end of April, meeting. April has been a full-on month with Easter / National Bottle Show and ANZAC day, Helen.