Hymns rival tui at Tanners

Concert and picnic a festive tradition

The twilight hour, whentui normally sing, wasinstead filled with the sound of Christmas music at Tanners Point Reserve on Saturday, November28.

That’swhenthe Katikati Concert Band played traditional festive songs and hymnswhile locals enjoyed a barbecue and shared picnic under the shade of the reserve’s mature trees. Later they joined the band to sing a medley of songs bringing to an end an evening of music and friendship which hasbecome an annual seasonal fixture of the harbourside community.

The eveningwasorganised by the Tanners Point Ratepayers and Residents Association committee and it wasbandmembersand Tanners residents Mick and Susie Goodallwhoarranged for the band to play. Mike Howell and MurrayShaw mannedthe barbecues, Alan Nicolson collected themoney andRodCameron, association chair, welcomed everyone.

Katikati Concert Band playing Christmas music for the annual Tanners Point Christmas party.

Tanners Point locals enjoy a barbecue and shared picnic dinner on the reserve last Saturday.

Murray Shaw (left) cooks chicken drumsticks ready for a shared dinner.

Mike Howell cooking sausages on the barbecue at the picnic.