Press Release 2012 Summer School
The year was 1987 and the All Blacks won the very first World Cup on home soil. That same year, Methven hosted its very first Summer School and from humble beginnings the school has grown from strength to strength. The primary objective has always been to attract visitors to Methven in the summer months and the school has been delivering that for 25 years!
This years’ offering boasts the broadest curriculum in its history. 36 unique courses in interesting categories such as the Arts, Body & Mind, Crafts, Floral Art & Gardening, Food & Drink, Sport, Performing Arts and Writing & Photography.
One of the old favourites to return is Kevin Smith, who has been coaching Summer School golfers for 25 years. Katherine Mowbray is another returning with her ever popular cheese making courses.
The committee has introduced an exciting new course category for 2012, 'Body & Mind'. Locals Vashti Johnstone and Rosemary Eady will take participants through a spiritual journey using the medium of Yoga and Christchurch Psychologist Alison Ogier-Price's course will offer an insight into what science has found makes us happy. Aptly named 'The Science and Art of Happiness'.
Registrations are now open and course brochures have already been distributed around Methven, surrounding districts and many parts of the country. Courses are offered on a first come, first served basis with
an 'early bird’ offer until the 25th November 2011, most class sizes are limited so don’t delay in registering!
Some courses have already created much interest and are filling up fast.
Evening courses, Boutique Beer Sampling and A Cheesey Evening, are making for popular Christmas Gifts!
For course and registration information visit:
Website: www.methvensummerschool.co.nz
Email: info@methvensummerschool.co.nz
Freephone: 0800 12 46 36The focus of the 2012 Summer School will be to celebrate the 25th anniversary, various social events will be happening throughout the week culminating in a 25th Anniversary Variety Gala to be hosted by Lynda Topp, the event will be open for the whole district to attend and celebrate what has been such a success story for Methven and the district.
“On behalf of the committee, we’re delighted to be celebrating our 25th year and bring you such an exciting array of courses. We are very excited about our Variety Gala and would love to see many past and present students and tutors attend plus we invite the whole district to celebrate this fantastic milestone with us. We look forward to welcoming you to the 25th Summer School running from 9th to 13th January 2012.” Sharryn Bree (Chairperson)
