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  1. Guided nature walks. Come explore Toronto’s parks, trails and ravines this fall with me. Fall colours and migration presents plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of nature.

    zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa
    #nature #naturewalks #guidednaturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  2. Guided nature walks. Come explore Toronto’s parks, trails and ravines this fall with me. Fall colours and migration presents plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of nature.

    zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa
    #nature #naturewalks #guidednaturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  3. Guided nature walks. Come explore Toronto’s parks, trails and ravines this fall with me. Fall colours and migration presents plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of nature.

    zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa
    #nature #naturewalks #guidednaturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  4. Guided nature walks. Come explore Toronto’s parks, trails and ravines this fall with me. Fall colours and migration presents plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of nature.

    zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa
    #nature #naturewalks #guidednaturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  5. Guided nature walks. Come explore Toronto’s parks, trails and ravines this fall with me. Fall colours and migration presents plenty of opportunities to experience the beauty and wonder of nature.

    zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa
    #nature #naturewalks #guidednaturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  6. A serene garden pathway winds through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst mature trees and carefully tended shrubs, the locale provides an idyllic setting for leisurely #NatureWalks and peaceful moments. Perfectly suited for those seeking #CountrysideViews, the garden’s #ScenicPathways lead visitors past seasonal blooms and historic planting schemes reminiscent of traditional #EnglishGarden design. Often part of a #HistoricGardens estate, the area invites exploration and quiet reflection in harmony with nature.

    Taken Aug 2004

    #SilentSunday #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #EnglishGarden #HistoricGardens #NatureWalks #CountrysideViews #ScenicPathways #MuncasterCastle #FurnessWay #Muncaster #Ravenglass #UnitedKingdom

  7. A serene garden pathway winds through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst mature trees and carefully tended shrubs, the locale provides an idyllic setting for leisurely #NatureWalks and peaceful moments. Perfectly suited for those seeking #CountrysideViews, the garden’s #ScenicPathways lead visitors past seasonal blooms and historic planting schemes reminiscent of traditional #EnglishGarden design. Often part of a #HistoricGardens estate, the area invites exploration and quiet reflection in harmony with nature.

    Taken Aug 2004

    #SilentSunday #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #EnglishGarden #HistoricGardens #NatureWalks #CountrysideViews #ScenicPathways #MuncasterCastle #FurnessWay #Muncaster #Ravenglass #UnitedKingdom

  8. A serene garden pathway winds through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst mature trees and carefully tended shrubs, the locale provides an idyllic setting for leisurely #NatureWalks and peaceful moments. Perfectly suited for those seeking #CountrysideViews, the garden’s #ScenicPathways lead visitors past seasonal blooms and historic planting schemes reminiscent of traditional #EnglishGarden design. Often part of a #HistoricGardens estate, the area invites exploration and quiet reflection in harmony with nature.

    Taken Aug 2004

    #SilentSunday #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #EnglishGarden #HistoricGardens #NatureWalks #CountrysideViews #ScenicPathways #MuncasterCastle #FurnessWay #Muncaster #Ravenglass #UnitedKingdom

  9. A serene garden pathway winds through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst mature trees and carefully tended shrubs, the locale provides an idyllic setting for leisurely #NatureWalks and peaceful moments. Perfectly suited for those seeking #CountrysideViews, the garden’s #ScenicPathways lead visitors past seasonal blooms and historic planting schemes reminiscent of traditional #EnglishGarden design. Often part of a #HistoricGardens estate, the area invites exploration and quiet reflection in harmony with nature.

    Taken Aug 2004

    #SilentSunday #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #EnglishGarden #HistoricGardens #NatureWalks #CountrysideViews #ScenicPathways #MuncasterCastle #FurnessWay #Muncaster #Ravenglass #UnitedKingdom

  10. A serene garden pathway winds through lush greenery and vibrant flower beds, offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers. Nestled amidst mature trees and carefully tended shrubs, the locale provides an idyllic setting for leisurely #NatureWalks and peaceful moments. Perfectly suited for those seeking #CountrysideViews, the garden’s #ScenicPathways lead visitors past seasonal blooms and historic planting schemes reminiscent of traditional #EnglishGarden design. Often part of a #HistoricGardens estate, the area invites exploration and quiet reflection in harmony with nature.

    Taken Aug 2004

    #SilentSunday #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #EnglishGarden #HistoricGardens #NatureWalks #CountrysideViews #ScenicPathways #MuncasterCastle #FurnessWay #Muncaster #Ravenglass #UnitedKingdom

  11. A few days ago, on a walk in South India, a close friend & awesome naturalist, casually pointed out 2 species of carnivorous plants, Sundews

    Drosera indica (Indian Sundew) , & D burmanii (Tropical sundew)

    For me, this was a big natural history moment, my first ever look at wild carnivorous plants.

    Just so awesome & beautiful

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    &

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    #carnivorousplants #IndiasNature #botany #plants #evolution #naturewalks #drosera #droseraindica #droseraburmanii

  12. A few days ago, on a walk in South India, a close friend & awesome naturalist, casually pointed out 2 species of carnivorous plants, Sundews

    Drosera indica (Indian Sundew) , & D burmanii (Tropical sundew)

    For me, this was a big natural history moment, my first ever look at wild carnivorous plants.

    Just so awesome & beautiful

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    &

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    #carnivorousplants #IndiasNature #botany #plants #evolution #naturewalks #drosera #droseraindica #droseraburmanii

  13. A few days ago, on a walk in South India, a close friend & awesome naturalist, casually pointed out 2 species of carnivorous plants, Sundews

    Drosera indica (Indian Sundew) , & D burmanii (Tropical sundew)

    For me, this was a big natural history moment, my first ever look at wild carnivorous plants.

    Just so awesome & beautiful

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    &

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    #carnivorousplants #IndiasNature #botany #plants #evolution #naturewalks #drosera #droseraindica #droseraburmanii

  14. A few days ago, on a walk in South India, a close friend & awesome naturalist, casually pointed out 2 species of carnivorous plants, Sundews

    Drosera indica (Indian Sundew) , & D burmanii (Tropical sundew)

    For me, this was a big natural history moment, my first ever look at wild carnivorous plants.

    Just so awesome & beautiful

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    &

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    #carnivorousplants #IndiasNature #botany #plants #evolution #naturewalks #drosera #droseraindica #droseraburmanii

  15. A few days ago, on a walk in South India, a close friend & awesome naturalist, casually pointed out 2 species of carnivorous plants, Sundews

    Drosera indica (Indian Sundew) , & D burmanii (Tropical sundew)

    For me, this was a big natural history moment, my first ever look at wild carnivorous plants.

    Just so awesome & beautiful

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    &

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_

    #carnivorousplants #IndiasNature #botany #plants #evolution #naturewalks #drosera #droseraindica #droseraburmanii

  16. Guided Nature Walks in the Toronto area. Interested in exploring parks and ravines in the Toronto area with me?
    Visit zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa to learn more.
    #nature #birds #naturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  17. Guided Nature Walks in the Toronto area. Interested in exploring parks and ravines in the Toronto area with me?
    Visit zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa to learn more.
    #nature #birds #naturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  18. Guided Nature Walks in the Toronto area. Interested in exploring parks and ravines in the Toronto area with me?
    Visit zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa to learn more.
    #nature #birds #naturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  19. Guided Nature Walks in the Toronto area. Interested in exploring parks and ravines in the Toronto area with me?
    Visit zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa to learn more.
    #nature #birds #naturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  20. Guided Nature Walks in the Toronto area. Interested in exploring parks and ravines in the Toronto area with me?
    Visit zunaidkhan.ca/guided-nature-wa to learn more.
    #nature #birds #naturewalks #toronto #turtleisland

  21. Borland Lodge Pottery School - Wynnis & Judith, "Besties", various years

    Photos of Borland Lodge area, taken by tutors & students at classes:

    Image 1 - Judith Day at the front is showing how to put on a very ‘proper’ look, all while making pottery! (We are unsure of the other person, can you help?) Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1980
    Image 2 - Wynnis helping out a fellow pottery student in the class. Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1985
    Image 3 - Judith Day (left) and Wynnis Wesney (right) in the Borland Lodge Pottery School kitchen, 1991

    Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney, both of the OPC or Ōtautau Potters Club were well remembered by all the still living tutors as marvellous hosts and cooks. Zola Ayson, another OPC member and one-time Secretary, recalls how herself plus Judith and Wynnis used to run the kitchen at the Pottery Schools.

    In fact, several of the old Pottery School tutors remarked on the hospitality shown to them by Wynnis, who would put the tutors up at her house, both before and after the week long school. Steve Fullmer recalls bunking in a cosy room with fellow tutor David Griffith and enjoying the quaint town of Otautau, a far cry from the bustling America Steve had left. Darryl Robertson also recalls being cared for extremely well and bunking up with fellow Tutor, Ross Richards at Wynnis Wesney's in her spare room and you can read more below and in the 1988 year entry, the year Darryl tutored at the school.

    Interestingly, both Wynnis and Judith's daughters spoke of growing up next door to each other, with their mum's being best friends and the children also having a lot to do with each other. There was apparently a gate through the garden from one property to the other, and if 'mum' was not at home, she could always be found at her next door best friends!

    Best friends, next-door neighbours, and pottery club pals – Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney - These two would feed the crowd and joyfully join in the fun and feels. All part of the beauty of the Borland experience. Pot and RIP Judith and Wynnis, you lovely ladies, you are very much missed, by your pottery mates and especially your families. We hope you are both honoured by this commemoration done in your names.

    Also on the same street at one time, was another past Secretary of the OPC, Jan Lowrey. The 'girls' (Wynnis & Judith's daughters) remember the Ōtautau Potters Club Christmas hi-jinks taking place here some years. We are hoping to still get photos of this too, they could be very interesting!

    CLASS ATTENDEE CONTRIBUTIONS:
    "The meals are my drawcard!" announced previous Invercargill potter Frank Checkets, who in 1986, had attended 5 of the 8 Borland Lodge Pottery Schools so far. This was proof that not all the students only came for the potting. NOTE: Frank was also a willing carpenter, ready to lend a hand to built shelters for the many kilns erected over the years, often to keep the sun out, not the rain as once might suspect.

    "I am not sure about all the people who were involved with setting up the Borland Pottery School but I do remember Wynnis [Wesney] and Judith Day. They also visited me in Tasman some years ago. The huge organisation and initiative it takes to create a legend like the Borland Lodge Pottery School is amazing and I am grateful to have been a small part of it. So many of my friends and colleagues in NZ pottery have also shared the experience.” Steven Fullmer - Borland Pottery School Tutor

    “A small crew of about 6 core people as I recall who put it the massive planning together, did a stellar job. Wynnis Wesney’s place where we stayed and Judith Day next door are two who spring to mind, with Peter Johnson. But there were others… who worked hard and organised so much in order for these events to happen. The kiln building and firings by the awesome Peter Johnson always on hand.

    At the end of the school Wynnis took us back to her place and Ross and I had a bit of a rest, then we went on tour in the car. It was such lovely end to the week, a quiet restful drive right though Tuatapere and around the centre bush a wonderful loop. Those who needed the real rest were those Otautau wonder people who made something special happen in those years." Darryl Robertson – Borland Pottery School Tutor

    MID-WEEK DAY OFF:
    One of the highlights of the week long Borland Lodge School Pottery Classes was the Wednesday ‘Day off’, where they students could do whatever they wanted. Many went off to explore the surrounding wilderness, hiking up trails to lakes and rivers or mountain peaks. Others would sit quietly at the Lodge and ...
    Central and Western Murihiku Southland Archive via DigitalNZ

    api.digitalnz.org/records/5294

    #BorlandLodge #BorlandPotterySchool #BorlandBush #WesternSouthland #Arts #NativeBush #NatureWalks #NatureActivities #Social #JudithDay #WynnisWesney #PotterySchool #AotearoaNzPotters #Central #PotteryClubs #WaiauDistrict #Pottery #Nature #KilnBuilding #Ceramics #DigitalOnlyImageInArchive #DigitalNZ

  22. Borland Lodge Pottery School - Wynnis & Judith, "Besties", various years

    Photos of Borland Lodge area, taken by tutors & students at classes:

    Image 1 - Judith Day at the front is showing how to put on a very ‘proper’ look, all while making pottery! (We are unsure of the other person, can you help?) Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1980
    Image 2 - Wynnis helping out a fellow pottery student in the class. Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1985
    Image 3 - Judith Day (left) and Wynnis Wesney (right) in the Borland Lodge Pottery School kitchen, 1991

    Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney, both of the OPC or Ōtautau Potters Club were well remembered by all the still living tutors as marvellous hosts and cooks. Zola Ayson, another OPC member and one-time Secretary, recalls how herself plus Judith and Wynnis used to run the kitchen at the Pottery Schools.

    In fact, several of the old Pottery School tutors remarked on the hospitality shown to them by Wynnis, who would put the tutors up at her house, both before and after the week long school. Steve Fullmer recalls bunking in a cosy room with fellow tutor David Griffith and enjoying the quaint town of Otautau, a far cry from the bustling America Steve had left. Darryl Robertson also recalls being cared for extremely well and bunking up with fellow Tutor, Ross Richards at Wynnis Wesney's in her spare room and you can read more below and in the 1988 year entry, the year Darryl tutored at the school.

    Interestingly, both Wynnis and Judith's daughters spoke of growing up next door to each other, with their mum's being best friends and the children also having a lot to do with each other. There was apparently a gate through the garden from one property to the other, and if 'mum' was not at home, she could always be found at her next door best friends!

    Best friends, next-door neighbours, and pottery club pals – Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney - These two would feed the crowd and joyfully join in the fun and feels. All part of the beauty of the Borland experience. Pot and RIP Judith and Wynnis, you lovely ladies, you are very much missed, by your pottery mates and especially your families. We hope you are both honoured by this commemoration done in your names.

    Also on the same street at one time, was another past Secretary of the OPC, Jan Lowrey. The 'girls' (Wynnis & Judith's daughters) remember the Ōtautau Potters Club Christmas hi-jinks taking place here some years. We are hoping to still get photos of this too, they could be very interesting!

    CLASS ATTENDEE CONTRIBUTIONS:
    "The meals are my drawcard!" announced previous Invercargill potter Frank Checkets, who in 1986, had attended 5 of the 8 Borland Lodge Pottery Schools so far. This was proof that not all the students only came for the potting. NOTE: Frank was also a willing carpenter, ready to lend a hand to built shelters for the many kilns erected over the years, often to keep the sun out, not the rain as once might suspect.

    "I am not sure about all the people who were involved with setting up the Borland Pottery School but I do remember Wynnis [Wesney] and Judith Day. They also visited me in Tasman some years ago. The huge organisation and initiative it takes to create a legend like the Borland Lodge Pottery School is amazing and I am grateful to have been a small part of it. So many of my friends and colleagues in NZ pottery have also shared the experience.” Steven Fullmer - Borland Pottery School Tutor

    “A small crew of about 6 core people as I recall who put it the massive planning together, did a stellar job. Wynnis Wesney’s place where we stayed and Judith Day next door are two who spring to mind, with Peter Johnson. But there were others… who worked hard and organised so much in order for these events to happen. The kiln building and firings by the awesome Peter Johnson always on hand.

    At the end of the school Wynnis took us back to her place and Ross and I had a bit of a rest, then we went on tour in the car. It was such lovely end to the week, a quiet restful drive right though Tuatapere and around the centre bush a wonderful loop. Those who needed the real rest were those Otautau wonder people who made something special happen in those years." Darryl Robertson – Borland Pottery School Tutor

    MID-WEEK DAY OFF:
    One of the highlights of the week long Borland Lodge School Pottery Classes was the Wednesday ‘Day off’, where they students could do whatever they wanted. Many went off to explore the surrounding wilderness, hiking up trails to lakes and rivers or mountain peaks. Others would sit quietly at the Lodge and ...
    Central and Western Murihiku Southland Archive via DigitalNZ

    api.digitalnz.org/records/5294

    #BorlandLodge #BorlandPotterySchool #BorlandBush #WesternSouthland #Arts #NativeBush #NatureWalks #NatureActivities #Social #JudithDay #WynnisWesney #PotterySchool #AotearoaNzPotters #Central #PotteryClubs #WaiauDistrict #Pottery #Nature #KilnBuilding #Ceramics #DigitalOnlyImageInArchive #DigitalNZ

  23. Borland Lodge Pottery School - Wynnis & Judith, "Besties", various years

    Photos of Borland Lodge area, taken by tutors & students at classes:

    Image 1 - Judith Day at the front is showing how to put on a very ‘proper’ look, all while making pottery! (We are unsure of the other person, can you help?) Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1980
    Image 2 - Wynnis helping out a fellow pottery student in the class. Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1985
    Image 3 - Judith Day (left) and Wynnis Wesney (right) in the Borland Lodge Pottery School kitchen, 1991

    Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney, both of the OPC or Ōtautau Potters Club were well remembered by all the still living tutors as marvellous hosts and cooks. Zola Ayson, another OPC member and one-time Secretary, recalls how herself plus Judith and Wynnis used to run the kitchen at the Pottery Schools.

    In fact, several of the old Pottery School tutors remarked on the hospitality shown to them by Wynnis, who would put the tutors up at her house, both before and after the week long school. Steve Fullmer recalls bunking in a cosy room with fellow tutor David Griffith and enjoying the quaint town of Otautau, a far cry from the bustling America Steve had left. Darryl Robertson also recalls being cared for extremely well and bunking up with fellow Tutor, Ross Richards at Wynnis Wesney's in her spare room and you can read more below and in the 1988 year entry, the year Darryl tutored at the school.

    Interestingly, both Wynnis and Judith's daughters spoke of growing up next door to each other, with their mum's being best friends and the children also having a lot to do with each other. There was apparently a gate through the garden from one property to the other, and if 'mum' was not at home, she could always be found at her next door best friends!

    Best friends, next-door neighbours, and pottery club pals – Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney - These two would feed the crowd and joyfully join in the fun and feels. All part of the beauty of the Borland experience. Pot and RIP Judith and Wynnis, you lovely ladies, you are very much missed, by your pottery mates and especially your families. We hope you are both honoured by this commemoration done in your names.

    Also on the same street at one time, was another past Secretary of the OPC, Jan Lowrey. The 'girls' (Wynnis & Judith's daughters) remember the Ōtautau Potters Club Christmas hi-jinks taking place here some years. We are hoping to still get photos of this too, they could be very interesting!

    CLASS ATTENDEE CONTRIBUTIONS:
    "The meals are my drawcard!" announced previous Invercargill potter Frank Checkets, who in 1986, had attended 5 of the 8 Borland Lodge Pottery Schools so far. This was proof that not all the students only came for the potting. NOTE: Frank was also a willing carpenter, ready to lend a hand to built shelters for the many kilns erected over the years, often to keep the sun out, not the rain as once might suspect.

    "I am not sure about all the people who were involved with setting up the Borland Pottery School but I do remember Wynnis [Wesney] and Judith Day. They also visited me in Tasman some years ago. The huge organisation and initiative it takes to create a legend like the Borland Lodge Pottery School is amazing and I am grateful to have been a small part of it. So many of my friends and colleagues in NZ pottery have also shared the experience.” Steven Fullmer - Borland Pottery School Tutor

    “A small crew of about 6 core people as I recall who put it the massive planning together, did a stellar job. Wynnis Wesney’s place where we stayed and Judith Day next door are two who spring to mind, with Peter Johnson. But there were others… who worked hard and organised so much in order for these events to happen. The kiln building and firings by the awesome Peter Johnson always on hand.

    At the end of the school Wynnis took us back to her place and Ross and I had a bit of a rest, then we went on tour in the car. It was such lovely end to the week, a quiet restful drive right though Tuatapere and around the centre bush a wonderful loop. Those who needed the real rest were those Otautau wonder people who made something special happen in those years." Darryl Robertson – Borland Pottery School Tutor

    MID-WEEK DAY OFF:
    One of the highlights of the week long Borland Lodge School Pottery Classes was the Wednesday ‘Day off’, where they students could do whatever they wanted. Many went off to explore the surrounding wilderness, hiking up trails to lakes and rivers or mountain peaks. Others would sit quietly at the Lodge and ...
    Central and Western Murihiku Southland Archive via DigitalNZ

    api.digitalnz.org/records/5294

    #BorlandLodge #BorlandPotterySchool #BorlandBush #WesternSouthland #Arts #NativeBush #NatureWalks #NatureActivities #Social #JudithDay #WynnisWesney #PotterySchool #AotearoaNzPotters #Central #PotteryClubs #WaiauDistrict #Pottery #Nature #KilnBuilding #Ceramics #DigitalOnlyImageInArchive #DigitalNZ

  24. Borland Lodge Pottery School - Wynnis & Judith, "Besties", various years

    Photos of Borland Lodge area, taken by tutors & students at classes:

    Image 1 - Judith Day at the front is showing how to put on a very ‘proper’ look, all while making pottery! (We are unsure of the other person, can you help?) Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1980
    Image 2 - Wynnis helping out a fellow pottery student in the class. Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1985
    Image 3 - Judith Day (left) and Wynnis Wesney (right) in the Borland Lodge Pottery School kitchen, 1991

    Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney, both of the OPC or Ōtautau Potters Club were well remembered by all the still living tutors as marvellous hosts and cooks. Zola Ayson, another OPC member and one-time Secretary, recalls how herself plus Judith and Wynnis used to run the kitchen at the Pottery Schools.

    In fact, several of the old Pottery School tutors remarked on the hospitality shown to them by Wynnis, who would put the tutors up at her house, both before and after the week long school. Steve Fullmer recalls bunking in a cosy room with fellow tutor David Griffith and enjoying the quaint town of Otautau, a far cry from the bustling America Steve had left. Darryl Robertson also recalls being cared for extremely well and bunking up with fellow Tutor, Ross Richards at Wynnis Wesney's in her spare room and you can read more below and in the 1988 year entry, the year Darryl tutored at the school.

    Interestingly, both Wynnis and Judith's daughters spoke of growing up next door to each other, with their mum's being best friends and the children also having a lot to do with each other. There was apparently a gate through the garden from one property to the other, and if 'mum' was not at home, she could always be found at her next door best friends!

    Best friends, next-door neighbours, and pottery club pals – Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney - These two would feed the crowd and joyfully join in the fun and feels. All part of the beauty of the Borland experience. Pot and RIP Judith and Wynnis, you lovely ladies, you are very much missed, by your pottery mates and especially your families. We hope you are both honoured by this commemoration done in your names.

    Also on the same street at one time, was another past Secretary of the OPC, Jan Lowrey. The 'girls' (Wynnis & Judith's daughters) remember the Ōtautau Potters Club Christmas hi-jinks taking place here some years. We are hoping to still get photos of this too, they could be very interesting!

    CLASS ATTENDEE CONTRIBUTIONS:
    "The meals are my drawcard!" announced previous Invercargill potter Frank Checkets, who in 1986, had attended 5 of the 8 Borland Lodge Pottery Schools so far. This was proof that not all the students only came for the potting. NOTE: Frank was also a willing carpenter, ready to lend a hand to built shelters for the many kilns erected over the years, often to keep the sun out, not the rain as once might suspect.

    "I am not sure about all the people who were involved with setting up the Borland Pottery School but I do remember Wynnis [Wesney] and Judith Day. They also visited me in Tasman some years ago. The huge organisation and initiative it takes to create a legend like the Borland Lodge Pottery School is amazing and I am grateful to have been a small part of it. So many of my friends and colleagues in NZ pottery have also shared the experience.” Steven Fullmer - Borland Pottery School Tutor

    “A small crew of about 6 core people as I recall who put it the massive planning together, did a stellar job. Wynnis Wesney’s place where we stayed and Judith Day next door are two who spring to mind, with Peter Johnson. But there were others… who worked hard and organised so much in order for these events to happen. The kiln building and firings by the awesome Peter Johnson always on hand.

    At the end of the school Wynnis took us back to her place and Ross and I had a bit of a rest, then we went on tour in the car. It was such lovely end to the week, a quiet restful drive right though Tuatapere and around the centre bush a wonderful loop. Those who needed the real rest were those Otautau wonder people who made something special happen in those years." Darryl Robertson – Borland Pottery School Tutor

    MID-WEEK DAY OFF:
    One of the highlights of the week long Borland Lodge School Pottery Classes was the Wednesday ‘Day off’, where they students could do whatever they wanted. Many went off to explore the surrounding wilderness, hiking up trails to lakes and rivers or mountain peaks. Others would sit quietly at the Lodge and ...
    Central and Western Murihiku Southland Archive via DigitalNZ

    api.digitalnz.org/records/5294

    #BorlandLodge #BorlandPotterySchool #BorlandBush #WesternSouthland #Arts #NativeBush #NatureWalks #NatureActivities #Social #JudithDay #WynnisWesney #PotterySchool #AotearoaNzPotters #Central #PotteryClubs #WaiauDistrict #Pottery #Nature #KilnBuilding #Ceramics #DigitalOnlyImageInArchive #DigitalNZ

  25. Borland Lodge Pottery School - Wynnis & Judith, "Besties", various years

    Photos of Borland Lodge area, taken by tutors & students at classes:

    Image 1 - Judith Day at the front is showing how to put on a very ‘proper’ look, all while making pottery! (We are unsure of the other person, can you help?) Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1980
    Image 2 - Wynnis helping out a fellow pottery student in the class. Borland Lodge Pottery School, 1985
    Image 3 - Judith Day (left) and Wynnis Wesney (right) in the Borland Lodge Pottery School kitchen, 1991

    Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney, both of the OPC or Ōtautau Potters Club were well remembered by all the still living tutors as marvellous hosts and cooks. Zola Ayson, another OPC member and one-time Secretary, recalls how herself plus Judith and Wynnis used to run the kitchen at the Pottery Schools.

    In fact, several of the old Pottery School tutors remarked on the hospitality shown to them by Wynnis, who would put the tutors up at her house, both before and after the week long school. Steve Fullmer recalls bunking in a cosy room with fellow tutor David Griffith and enjoying the quaint town of Otautau, a far cry from the bustling America Steve had left. Darryl Robertson also recalls being cared for extremely well and bunking up with fellow Tutor, Ross Richards at Wynnis Wesney's in her spare room and you can read more below and in the 1988 year entry, the year Darryl tutored at the school.

    Interestingly, both Wynnis and Judith's daughters spoke of growing up next door to each other, with their mum's being best friends and the children also having a lot to do with each other. There was apparently a gate through the garden from one property to the other, and if 'mum' was not at home, she could always be found at her next door best friends!

    Best friends, next-door neighbours, and pottery club pals – Judith Day and Wynnis Wesney - These two would feed the crowd and joyfully join in the fun and feels. All part of the beauty of the Borland experience. Pot and RIP Judith and Wynnis, you lovely ladies, you are very much missed, by your pottery mates and especially your families. We hope you are both honoured by this commemoration done in your names.

    Also on the same street at one time, was another past Secretary of the OPC, Jan Lowrey. The 'girls' (Wynnis & Judith's daughters) remember the Ōtautau Potters Club Christmas hi-jinks taking place here some years. We are hoping to still get photos of this too, they could be very interesting!

    CLASS ATTENDEE CONTRIBUTIONS:
    "The meals are my drawcard!" announced previous Invercargill potter Frank Checkets, who in 1986, had attended 5 of the 8 Borland Lodge Pottery Schools so far. This was proof that not all the students only came for the potting. NOTE: Frank was also a willing carpenter, ready to lend a hand to built shelters for the many kilns erected over the years, often to keep the sun out, not the rain as once might suspect.

    "I am not sure about all the people who were involved with setting up the Borland Pottery School but I do remember Wynnis [Wesney] and Judith Day. They also visited me in Tasman some years ago. The huge organisation and initiative it takes to create a legend like the Borland Lodge Pottery School is amazing and I am grateful to have been a small part of it. So many of my friends and colleagues in NZ pottery have also shared the experience.” Steven Fullmer - Borland Pottery School Tutor

    “A small crew of about 6 core people as I recall who put it the massive planning together, did a stellar job. Wynnis Wesney’s place where we stayed and Judith Day next door are two who spring to mind, with Peter Johnson. But there were others… who worked hard and organised so much in order for these events to happen. The kiln building and firings by the awesome Peter Johnson always on hand.

    At the end of the school Wynnis took us back to her place and Ross and I had a bit of a rest, then we went on tour in the car. It was such lovely end to the week, a quiet restful drive right though Tuatapere and around the centre bush a wonderful loop. Those who needed the real rest were those Otautau wonder people who made something special happen in those years." Darryl Robertson – Borland Pottery School Tutor

    MID-WEEK DAY OFF:
    One of the highlights of the week long Borland Lodge School Pottery Classes was the Wednesday ‘Day off’, where they students could do whatever they wanted. Many went off to explore the surrounding wilderness, hiking up trails to lakes and rivers or mountain peaks. Others would sit quietly at the Lodge and ...
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  26. Birding, & eating what the birds eat

    A very nice bird walk in a village near Mukteshwar.

    Highlights many - the special one was the song of a Grey-bellied Tesia.

    End of main walk break consisted of peaches (cultivated) and the round fruit of wild Myrica esculenta, locally Kaaphal.

    The Indian Cuckoo sings Kaaphal Paako..., Kaaphal Pakiyo. (& not surprisingly the local name is simply "Kaphaal Paako")

    #Wildberries #fruits #birding #nature #naturewalks #IndiasNature #Himalayas #Uttarakhand

  27. Birding, & eating what the birds eat

    A very nice bird walk in a village near Mukteshwar.

    Highlights many - the special one was the song of a Grey-bellied Tesia.

    End of main walk break consisted of peaches (cultivated) and the round fruit of wild Myrica esculenta, locally Kaaphal.

    The Indian Cuckoo sings Kaaphal Paako..., Kaaphal Pakiyo. (& not surprisingly the local name is simply "Kaphaal Paako")

    #Wildberries #fruits #birding #nature #naturewalks #IndiasNature #Himalayas #Uttarakhand

  28. Birding, & eating what the birds eat

    A very nice bird walk in a village near Mukteshwar.

    Highlights many - the special one was the song of a Grey-bellied Tesia.

    End of main walk break consisted of peaches (cultivated) and the round fruit of wild Myrica esculenta, locally Kaaphal.

    The Indian Cuckoo sings Kaaphal Paako..., Kaaphal Pakiyo. (& not surprisingly the local name is simply "Kaphaal Paako")

    #Wildberries #fruits #birding #nature #naturewalks #IndiasNature #Himalayas #Uttarakhand

  29. Birding, & eating what the birds eat

    A very nice bird walk in a village near Mukteshwar.

    Highlights many - the special one was the song of a Grey-bellied Tesia.

    End of main walk break consisted of peaches (cultivated) and the round fruit of wild Myrica esculenta, locally Kaaphal.

    The Indian Cuckoo sings Kaaphal Paako..., Kaaphal Pakiyo. (& not surprisingly the local name is simply "Kaphaal Paako")

    #Wildberries #fruits #birding #nature #naturewalks #IndiasNature #Himalayas #Uttarakhand

  30. Birding, & eating what the birds eat

    A very nice bird walk in a village near Mukteshwar.

    Highlights many - the special one was the song of a Grey-bellied Tesia.

    End of main walk break consisted of peaches (cultivated) and the round fruit of wild Myrica esculenta, locally Kaaphal.

    The Indian Cuckoo sings Kaaphal Paako..., Kaaphal Pakiyo. (& not surprisingly the local name is simply "Kaphaal Paako")

    #Wildberries #fruits #birding #nature #naturewalks #IndiasNature #Himalayas #Uttarakhand