Thames (NZ): Heritage Festival Closing Events

While sadness descended over the town following the horrific events in Christchurch, people have stopped at different prayer and vigil events to Stand and remember.

The east end of the old Kopu Bridge.

Heritage Events for Sunday 17 March 2019.

• Thames Union Church - Heritage Church Service 10am start. All Welcome, dress up welcome.
• Thames St George Church - open for viewing
• Bella Street Pumphouse, Goldmine Experience & School of Mine all open
• Poetry Reading & talk 'Development of Safety Bicycle' plus launch of the Thames Vintage Ladies Poetry Group's first booklet of poems.
• Thames Small Gauge Railway Rides
• Thames Museum open - Transport Display and guided tours.

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PHOTOS FROM THE PROMENADE on the KOPU BRIDGE Saturday 16 March 2019

  

East end of the Kopu Bridge, Anne (left) gives the safety briefing, while Kim (right) greets walkers at the entrance to the bridge.

 

Walkers begin the walk to the west end of the bridge.

 

Russell (far right) tells tales of the bridge, while standing in one of the old parking bays.

Above & Below: View back along the bridge to Kopu - a long way!