The Ranfurly Curling Club's oldest member and only life
member, Jim Becker (93), prepares to cut the cake
celebrating the 75th jubilee of the club at Naseby on
Saturday. Photo by Diane Brown.
Stones and ice were the two main topics of conversation
at the Maniototo International Curling Rink on Saturday
afternoon when about 40 members and families gathered to
celebrate 75 years of curling for the Ranfurly Curling Club.
There to help celebrate the occasion was the club's oldest
member, Jim Becker. He was joined by his family, with four
generations present for the celebratory dinner. But before
the food was served, the stones were brought out and Tam
O'Shanters in club colours were donned as members took to the
ice for some friendly games.
The club's first meeting was held on August 11, 1933.
Organiser Peter Becker said it was great to see many of the
old members attending.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of life
memberships to Peter Becker (presented by his son and club
president James Becker), Tom Elder (presented by past
president Tom Faulkner) and Brian Kearney (presented by
another past president, his son Tony Kearney).
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