I had a wonderful trip, and got to spend a lot of time with my fellow time travelling friends. Apart from the rain on the Friday, which cancelled the annual Garden Party, and some rain on the Wednesday morning we had good weather – I was mad enough to take photos in the rain (and… Continue reading 2023 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
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2022 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
In November of 2022 I made my ‘annual pilgrimage’ to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. After the official events were cancelled in 2021 (due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions), it was really great to see everyone again and to take part in as many events as possible. Not everyone could make it though… Continue reading 2022 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
2021 Wrap Up
Well, it feels like 2021 has been unproductive and uneventful (thanks Covid) so this is probably going to be a rather short wrap up. But, nevertheless, here it is... Events I attended a grand total of two costumed events in 2021 - my trip to Christchurch to visit Kate Sheppard House, and to Oamaru for… Continue reading 2021 Wrap Up
Escape From 2021
Due to the Covid Restrictions still in play while New Zealand battles the Delta Outbreak that started in August, the committee organising the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations decided it was best to cancel the event for this year. A crushing blow for anyone, like me, who had been using the event as the light at… Continue reading Escape From 2021
Unofficial Guide to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
The Victorian Heritage Celebrations have been held in Oamaru for over 30 years in November and are a highlight not only for the city but also all of the wonderful people who make the journey to attend it. If you've heard of the Heritage Celebrations (it's also sometimes referred to as the Oamaru Victorian Festival,… Continue reading Unofficial Guide to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
A Visit to Kate Sheppard House
Late last year, the Kate Sheppard House, the house where Kate Sheppard lived, and held meetings regarding the movement to win women the right to vote in New Zealand, was opened to the public. Naturally, of course, I was interested in visiting it, when I next had an opportunity to travel to Christchurch, though I… Continue reading A Visit to Kate Sheppard House
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 3
Friday Waking on Friday I felt a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Today was the day that I was debuting the Pretty Princess Dress. I can’t help but feel a little nervous when wearing a new dress out in public for the first time – I’m not sure if that’s because I’m concerned that something… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 3
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
I've been a terrible blogger recently and haven't written anything for weeks (weeks? More like months - whoops!). And it's not because I have nothing to write about - I've just been busy, lazy, sick, or throwing myself into new sewing projects. But, it is about time that I rectify that and jump back into… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
2019 Wrap Up
Where has 2019 gone? This year has been the epitome of 'blink and you'll miss it.' It seems far too soon to be writing another year-in-review post but, now with Christmas over and the new year only a couple of days away there's no point arguing with the calendar. So, what did happen in 2019?… Continue reading 2019 Wrap Up
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
Last month I made my annual journey to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations and, as always, I had a fantastic time. I got to catch up with and spend time with friends and acquaintances that I’ve made over the years, and made new friends. I successfully organised and presented the Historical Fashion Show for… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
