Saturday 26 March 1977, the Christchurch Deaf Women’s Group, well known for their enjoyable Christmas parties, outings, fundraising activities and food – hosts a progressive dinner. Three courses at three different location all in one night! The entrée is held at Lillian Henwood’s place (Harewood Road), with the main at the Christchurch Deaf Club in Armagh Street (later known as the Deaf Society of Canterbury). Sweet dessert, coffee and drinks are then at Carol King’s place (Wolsey Place), along with a small drama show. Food, champagne and drama skits – Always good ingredients for a great Deaf evening!
Christchurch Women Group: Progressive Dinner
1977 •
- Deaf Clubs
- Other
The Christchurch Deaf Women’s Group hosts a progressive dinner. Three courses at three different locations all in one night in 1977!
Barbara Herrick (Beale)
Betty Bryson
Carol King
Christopher (Chris) King
Cyril Pruden
David Nunes
Heather McAlpine (McDiarmid)
Helen Wolfe (Palmer)
Jack Swindale
Jennifer Townshend
Jessie (Jessica) McAlpine (Wicker)
Joan Chilwell
Ken McDiarmid
Ken (Kenneth) Williams
Lesley (Leslie) Fechney
Lillian Henwood
Lois Nunes
Lois Pope
Margaret Berry
Noel Wolfe
Polly Fechney
Ray McAlpine
Rodney Henwood
Sue (Susan) Penman
Vera Bramley (Farrell)
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Sue Penman
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Sue Penman
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, SP12-01-OTH77
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