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Dovedale Playcentre Opened
The first playcentre at Dovedale was officially opened recently by the district senior inspector of schools, Mr R. F. Chappell. More than 70 people attended the function. The centre has an enrolment of 12 and can cater for 20.
Among the parents who were behind the formation of the playcentre were: Front: Gae Bensemann, Lesley Crerar, Fay Burnett, Dorothy Williams, Thora Webster and Diane Thorn. Back: Carole Hawkes, Julie Crerar, Neil Thorn, Ray Bensemann, Betty Thoroughgood and Joy Elgar
Mrs R. Colello (advisor to junior classes with the Education Department) chats with Mrs Ronette Pickering. We received a big smile from Simon
At the opening were Mrs P. Arthur and baby Michael
Members of the official party were Mr and Mrs R. F. Chappell, Miss L.M.C. Ingram (president of the N.Z. Free Kindergarten Union), Mr R. J. Win, Mrs E. Dobbie (president of the Nelson Playcentre Association), Mrs Dorothy Williams (Dovedale committee president) and Mrs Ruby Aberhart (director of training, Nelson Association)
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Here's a happy group - Mrs H. Thorn, Mrs E. Douglas and Mrs Mabel Win
Making use of the Playcentre's equipment, made by parents, are Louise Peter, Daryl Webster, Renae Williams, Charlotte and Marie Peter, Katrine Field, Dennis Knight, Philip Peter, Nicky and Stephen Field
Enjoying a cuppa are Mrs F. A. Wadsworth, Tracy Wadsworth, Mrs A. J. Wadsworth and Mrs R. Melrose
At afternoon tea were Mrs A. Scott, Mrs S. Peter and Mrs N. Bensemann
At the opening we found Mrs N. Thompson, Mrs N. Pithie (leaving soon for Christchurch after eight years in Dovedale) and Mrs D. Blackmore