150th Celebration News
· Sunday February 15th 2009– Celebration of the arrival of the Royal Charter with dramatic reenactments of the bishop arriving by boat and “Founders Fun” Gala.
· April 1st & 8th 2009 Future Nelson Forums. Public Forum at the Cathedral, with speakers Ian Grant of Parents Inc and Rt Rev Victoria Matthews.
· April 26th 2009 – The Diocese celebrates the installation of Hobhouse as the 1st Bishop of Nelson.
· 150th Anniversary Bowls: Samples of these beautiful, specially commissioned bowls can be seen at Nativity, Holy Trinity Greymouth, the Cathedral and the Anglican Centre. These make affordable gifts (only $25 for a set!) and money raised will go to Bishopdale Theological College. Parishes have order forms.