Bryants of Queenstown

Bryant Family Reunion

Proposed outline for Queenstown, Labour Weekend 2012

The Bryant Family Reunion Committee is currently discussing the programme for the Bryant Family Reunion during Labour Weekend 2012 in Queenstown. Our aim is to provide opportunities for families to get together and meet relatives as well as spend time in Kinloch and attend the TSS Earnslaw centenary celebrations. Therefore, we have not designed a packed programme but planned functions to hopefully suit most people and allow plenty of free time. It would be greatly appreciated if you can please email us to confirm your interest for the Reunion and in particular, the functions you would like to attend. We would like to hear from as many of your family members as possible or one of you to advise us how many are interested in attending. This information will help us to identify the options that family members are most interested in and help us to work out the charges to cover all the costs of the Reunion such as venues, catering, administration, Bryant memorial etc. Our aim is to keep these as low as possible for everyone.

Friday 19th October

Registration - 5pm - 8pm in central Queenstown

This is time to register and meet others. A cash bar will be open.

Venue to be confirmed but this is expected to be held in central Queenstown itself so that participants can then choose to go out for dinner or head off to their chosen accommodation for the evening.

Cost - a small fee will be charged to cover the venue hire.

Saturday 20th October

The Bryant Memorial - 10am in Queenstown Gardens

We will be unveiling the commemorative 150th Bryant Reunion memorial.

Guest speakers include, Richard Bryant and John Richards.

A time where family groups can meet for coffee afterwards in one of the many cafes.

Cost - a very small fee will be charged to cover the cost of building the memorial and resource consent etc for putting it up in the Queenstown Gardens.

Queenstown Cemetery tour - with Richard Bryant.

Meet at the base of the gondola at 1.30pm

Cost - Free

Sunday 21st October

Kinloch from 10.00am

Bring your own picnic lunch

Option to go for a trip to the Routeburn Shelter

Travel options:

- Own vehicle

- Earnslaw - see timetable online

- Routeburn bus - TBC

Glenorchy Church for a short service / or at Kinloch - John Richards (not yet confirmed)

Cost - Free

Bryant Reunion Dinner - 7pm

Central Queenstown venue to be confirmed.

Cost - TBC - estimate $70-$80 per person that will include dinner and venue hire.

Monday 22nd October

Free day

Accommodation

This will be up to each attendee to organise themselves but we can certainly help with recommendations etc.

Registration of interest

Please register your interest by 8th February 2012 by completing the 'Register Your Interest' page. Once the Reunion programme is confirmed, you will need to register in full, select the functions you will be attending and make payment.

Real Journeys TSS Earnslaw Centenary Celebrations

The TSS Earnslaw is holding its Centenary Celebrations from 14th -22nd October 2012 with a lot happening over Labour Weekend. Check out the website at http://www.tssearnslaw.co.nz/ for further information and bookings.

The TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown's iconic vintage steamship turns a 100 years old on 18 October 2012. To mark this historic occasion we're throwing a week long party and everyone's invited! With everything from special lake cruises, period costumes, bands, entertainment, food and lots of activities for the family, this is an event not to be missed. So come join the festivities at the TSS Earnslaw Centenary Celebrations from the 14-22 October 2012 in Queenstown and be a part of a once in a life-time experience!

Events Schedule http://www.tssearnslaw.co.nz/tss-earnslaw/Events_Cruise/

Bryant Family Reunion Committee

Kate Dawson (Kathryn Bryant)

Karla Dawson

Elaine and Richie Bryant

Julie Little (nee Bryant)

Vern and Isobel Affleck

Blair McKenzie

Graeme Bryant (Web Site)