If you who couldn't make the book launch for Quest, there's a news article here, and I have some great pictures from the event - and a sneak warning that there might be a very similar book event coming soon. This time with swords AND archery! So here are some of the pictures from PhotonFlux, …
Bret McKenzie’s The Muppet Show – Jim Henson Retrospectacle
Everything was great - everything was grand - a totally amazing experience. Obviously the following song is from the movie -and not the retrospectacle itself - which was a celebration and nostalgia trip of the Muppets and the values and creativity of Jim Henson and the people that surrounded him. https://youtu.be/m5iN0QNT6Uk I'm hoping that the …
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Writing Lessons: Plotting, planning scheming and more
Yes, I'm giving writing lessons. If you love stories, and most especially writing them, why not learn how to grow your craft? A couple of spaces may still be left for 10-14 yrs Wednesday Evenings May/June 2017 If you're interested you'll need to sign up at Hartspace Eastbourne 0210 574 487
PechaKucha Night and Wizard’s Guide to Wellington, Old St Pauls, 15 Oct 2016
I've packed my broomstick, sorted through some pictures, and I'm ready to talk at what looks to be a fun event. Most of all I'm looking forward to meeting some of my fans, and of course Jan Wigmore's speech on Reading the Brain for Learning and all the other presenters. PechaKucha is a global series …
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Three Event Weekend – Wellycon, Armageddon,& Nat Sci Fi Convention
Three (no FOUR!) great events over three days, and Ike and I'll be hiding in the least known one 🙂 WELLYCON: Boardgaming fun: 4-5 June 2016 starting at 10am the Wellingotn Boardgaming convention - if you love board games check it out here comiccon.co.nz/wellycon-nz-boardgaming-convention Great for discovering brand new board games. ARMAGEDDON: June 4-6th 2016 …
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The ruins of Rivendell, Kaitoke National Park
If you should find your way to Kaitoke National Park, you never know what you might find hidden in the undergrowth, or passing through the ruins of the Elven archway that used to lead to the long lost Elven city of Rivendell. Although it is important to watch out for danger, Most of the peoples …
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Spiders, Ferns, DeClassified at Te Papa Sunday 1 Mar 2015
Wellington Family Event: Do you love to discover new things, find out more about the natural world, meet the scientists, and find out some fun facts, or maybe you desperately need to know what that spider is!!!!! Maybe it will eat your children! (It wont). But just to be sure, Dr Phil Sirvid will be …
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Jousting Harcourt Park!
During this event a tiny part in Wellington slips back to the medieval era to enjoy the thrill of the joust. But there's plenty of other events, archery, medieval battles, and something for everyone. But if you do go, there are a few pointers, after all it was dangerous back then, so - 1) Watch …
Quick Heads Up – Win Tickets to Tyrannosaurs in Wellington
Absolutely Positively Wellington is giving away 4 tickets to "Meet the Tyrannosaurs at Te Papa" - but it's only until 4 o'clock today (23/01/15) To win - go here fast! http://www.wellingtonnz.com/discover/things-to-do/win-tickets-to-meet-the-tyrannosaurs-at-te-papa/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=tyrannosaurs-competition&utm_campaign=social0115 It's a great little exhibition - Ike and I will be doing a post soon 🙂 A.J.
22 Reasons Living in Wellington will Ruin Your Life
Buzzfeed has 53 Reasons Living In New Zealand Will Ruin You For Life here... So in the same spirit, here are 10 reasons Wellington will ruin your life... Because whatever the weather, or the disaster...blue skies are always just around the corner. You can ride the cable car to work (or play) every day. You never …
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