Around 180 hardy souls took part in the Rotary-organised walk on Sunday afternoon, 20th February 2011, starting at the Tawa Community Centre at 2pm.

Tawa's own Aspire Band provided entertainment at the outset, then it was off in the direction of Oxford St and the first stop at Grasslees Reserve. At this point Bruce Murray (Tawa Historical Society) gave a talk on the significance in the history of Tawa of the Grasslees name and of Elsdon Best, the man. Onwards along Davies St to McLellan St and Ranui Tce, and through the pedestrian walkway under the motorway to the next stop and another talk.

Along Allen Tce, Lupin & Spicer to the cul-de-sac in Woodman Drive. Being a very sunny and rather warm day (superb weather in actual fact), the water spray provided by the local fire brigade in the cul-de-sac was much appreciated. Some distance further along Woodman Drive a left-turn into Kilkelly Close was followed by the final track up to the Rotary lookout where one is rewarded with splendid views of the whole of the Tawa valley

And so back to the community centre for well-deserved refreshments and a certificate to commemorate a successful excursion.

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