Club Night October 2016
Monday, 10th October
With the weather warming up, going for a tramp appealed to many over the last month. Trips included Maerewhenua area, Spring Creek and Mt Victoria/Raki’s Table for the Wednesday Walkers. Many also helped with the DOC inspired tree planting at Gards Road. This was a successful day by planting native trees to enhance an area where existing species were unique. Tramping Club trips included Shag Point and Pukehiwitahi, Cromwell day trips, and Herbert Forest Botanical Walk with Zuni Steer and Hugh Wood from Waitaki Forest and Bird. Our Guest Speaker for the evening was Lindsay Kyles, a paramedic from St John who has been involved with them for 30 years. He is also on the South Island Health and Safety Committee for St John. He has seen many life threatening situations but thankfully, he enjoys his job. Lindsay gave a talk on First Aid in the outdoors, where an ambulance may not have access to. Again, raising the importance of carrying a PLB when going tramping. Visit our website for information www.notmc.org.nz