Tuesday, July 7, 2026
INVITATION
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Celebrate Susan Miller Thorpe (nee Waller Baxter’s) life and passing.
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WHAT: Funeral - Susan Miller’s 84 years.
WHY: To thank God & see off mum after our experience on this beautiful river of life with my sister Tamara!
WHERE: St Ninnians Presbyterian Church 5 Puriri St, Riccarton
https://www.stninians.godzone.net.nz/
WHEN: 13.00PM (1PM), Saturday 11th of July 2026
WHOM: Friends & family of the deceased SUSAN MARY MILLER THORPE (nee WALLER BAXTER)
HOW: Warm up for winter with a Hot Drink & a Snack to follow - maybe even some 00% mulled wine.
Wake details to follow - possibly at Woodsend.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Guests at the Lumiere Cinema Christchurch were entertained recently by the arrival in New Zealand of Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake straight off the plane from London for a Film Premiere of Sam Miller’s documentary “Our Man in Cannes - the David Blake Story”.
The film which is a a rollicking yarn follows David Blake, in a behind the scenes expose of the Cannes Film Festival; it’s History & the many funny/interesting stories that David has witnessed in over 54 years of being at the market edge of the cinema industry.
Guests arrived by London Black Cab for a Five Kingdoms Bijou Cocktail and an amazing night for Cantabrians & London Establishment.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Congratulations Award Winners for the New Year!!
https://tinyurl.com/4z6vysuc
“The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work has contributed significantly to culture, heritage and public life in Canterbury and across the Commonwealth. Now in their third year, the awards aim to address long-standing gaps in public recognition for excellence across disciplines including the arts, science, architecture and community preservation. Among the 2025 recipients, Isla Charlotte-York was honoured for Lifetime Services to Cinema in Australasia, with the award presented at the Enfield Tavern in the township of Enfield, North Otago……” Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Congratulations on your Enfields:
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enfield Entertainment Awards
ISLA CHARLOTTE-YORK - Lifetime Services to Cinema in Australasia 2025
CRAIG WRIGHT - Best Undercover Documentary Photography Essay - USA “Trump after the Assassination Attempt”
Awards Photos: www.f-stopcinema.com/fans
Commonwealth Enfield Heritage & Culture Awards
CHRIS GLASSON NZILA- Lifetime Services to Orton Bradley Park & Landscape Architecture.
HUGH THORPE - Lifetime Services to Hydrology, Groundwater Science & Water, Styx River Preservation.
JULIA & ANTHONY HOLCROFT - Lifetime Services to Classical Music, Culture & Literature. NCAM & “The Candle Trees”
Awards Photos: www.f-stopcinema.com/fans
