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About The Tininn, Culverden, North Canterbury, New Zealand

• 1.5 hrs drive from Christchurch
• 3 bedrooms, separate lounge and dining areas
• Secluded quiet location
• Hosts: Murray & Deirdre Sisson
• Altitude: 300 Metres
• Features: Golf, fishing, hunting, hot mineral springs, horse trekking, scenic flights, skiing, tramping, mt. biking, photography, farm tours.
• Climate: Low rainfall, typical inland NZ

Contact Info:

Tininn
13 Pahau St
Culverden
North Canterbury
Phone: 64 3 315 8060
eMail: thesisson@clear.net.nz

 

New Zealand Information

• 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+12). 
• New Zealand operates daylight saving time which commences on the last Sunday in Sept., when 2.00am becomes 3.00am, and ends on the first Sunday in April of the following year, when 3.00am becomes 2.00am, or GMT+13.
• International dialing code is 64
• Money is $NZ dollar and is usually less than the US and Aust. dollar. Credit cards and EFT POS widely available.
• Language: English predominates
• Health: high grade medical and emergency facilities available. 111 is the ph. number for emergencies

Welcome to Tininn Lodge Bed & Breakfast News...

Tuesday, September 23, 2008....

WHATS HAPPENING IN CULVERDEN?

Greetings from Culverden -the place with the big sky.

Usually when I meet up with people they tend to ask "Whats happening in Culverden"?
So this morning in the great weather that we are having-I grabbed my camera and took a few photos of whats happening around Culverden.





This photo shows Polkadots Preschool which is at 4 Highfield Street and has been running in Culverden for the past 18 months.It caters for children from 2 to 5 years.

The building was the old Wrightsons building.It's great to see the building put to good use, instead of lying empty, which tends to happen in some country towns.





Now right next to Polkadots Preschool there is a new building going up.This I understand is going to be a Nursery catering for children 0 to 5 years.
So things are happening in Culverden.





The facilities at the Culverden Domain are also getting an up grade.The Domain in the past was used for all the rugby and cricket games, but now they use a ground nearer the school.

I have always thought the Domain would be a great place to camp so at the moment it is being painted inside, new lino laid,cupboards put in etc.





This shows the back view of the Domain building, as you can see it is quite large, it has toilets, showers, a good sized kitchen, and a large lounge type area.
It also has power points, lovely views, and it far enough away from the main road to be quiet.In saying that it is only a short stroll in to the Culverden township, where you will find everything you need.





The Camping area.


The Culverden Fete is coming up, ( 30th October) so that is something to look forward to, also Art in a Garden, which is on from 4pm on the 30th till 5pm on the 2nd of November.

So things at Tininn Lodge with the Bed and Breakfast are starting to get busy!


posted by Deirdre  # 2:36 PM 2 Comments

Wednesday, September 17, 2008....

Spring has sprung-Happy Birthday Auntie Lou

Greetings From Culverden -the place with the Big Sky

We were very busy with the Bed and Breakfast when the road to Hanmer Springs was closed because of slips caused by all the rain we had.

Things are a bit quieter now but we have had five days of glorious spring weather-I've been counting as it's a novelty given the weather we've had.

I have included some spring photos for you to see.





I've had this daphne bush for a couple of years and atlast it's decided to flower-the perfume is just lovely.





Snowdrops.





Our grandaughter Katie gave me these daffodil bulbs for my birthday-I don't think she thought daffodils were very exciting but they give me no end of pleasure and they are so large you would almost think they were artificial.
Thankyou Katie -they are lovely!





More daffodils in the garden at Culverden.


Happy Birthday Lou.

My Mum came from a family of 10 and growing up we have always had lots of contact with our Aunts and Uncles.

On Sunday we gathered to celebrate Lou's 80th birthday-as I said to her I can't believe that she is 80.I wish I'd taken more photos but once again I got talking!






Auntie Lou cutting her Birthday cake, Colin her husband is on the left and a golfing friend on the right.Daughter in law Lois made and iced the cake.





Maurice, Lou's son making a speech.





Neroli, Lou's daughter at the Birthday Lunch


It was a lovely day and it's great to catch up with all the relations.

I have been thinking that we should invite all the relations up to Culverden for a lunch or BBQ-at the moment it's just a thought!!!!!










posted by Deirdre  # 3:06 PM 0 Comments

Monday, September 1, 2008....

A Few Photos of Aleisha

Just a few favorite photos of Aleisha-look at what Perth is getting!




Snowfall in July





At the Ensoc Ball





With Steve Brett ( of Crusaders and Canterbury fame ) at her work do(we are just good friends)





Last day at work





At her farewell lunch at Fernside

Bye Aleisha

posted by Deirdre  # 8:49 PM 0 Comments

Good bye Aleisha

Greetings from Culverden-the place with the big sky.


On Sunday we had a Family Lunch at Fernside to farewell Aleisha who is away to Perth on Tuesday.
Max's parents Dot and Des,brother and sister in law Brent and Jan,Craig,Katie,Sarah,Craigs parents Richard and Shirley,Murray and I as well as Brooke and Olivia all had a delicious lunch and a few wines!





Max,Dot and Brent





Aleisha and Dot,Sarah and Craig in the background.





Aleisha with Deirdre and Dot





Max,Jan,Brent and Judi





Craig,Sarah and Murray





Great Food.





Katie ,Dot and Murray





Max making a speech wishing Aleisha all the best.
Richard in the background.

It was a great day-the weather was great too!




posted by Deirdre  # 5:36 PM 0 Comments

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