August 2024

Book Group
This month’s book is “The Bell in the Lake” by Lars Mytting The group has read another book by Lars “The Sixteen Trees of the Somme” which we enjoyed so anticipate this will also be a good read. Based in Norway in 1880 it involves a 700-year-old stave church, a new pastor and two bells in the tower which are said to hold supernatural powers. Described and Love, Suspense, nature and superstition are woven together in this powerful novel. Having visited a stave church while on holiday in Norway this will prove to be a fascinating read.
Ros

Cycling in August
We have 2 organised rides each month, on the 3rd Monday and the last Friday. We ride mainly on dedicated cycleways. Each ride has 2 start points to accommodate distance and speed preferences of the members. It seems to be working well. Most members have e-bikes
New members are always welcome.
On Monday 19 August we rode from Halswell to Northwood on the Northern Line of which the last section has just been opened. Some members joined us from Mona Vale. We, 8 of us, enjoyed coffee at Gloria Jeans at Northwood Supa Centa before heading back.
On Friday 30 August we rode from Stanmore Rd/Swanns Rd in Wainoni to New Brighton and around Southshore spit. There were 14 of us which is our largest group to date. Some of the group started at New Brighton. It was a mild day and an enjoyable ride. We enjoyed coffee at Dune Café in Bridge St.
Mary

History
We will be looking at Unit 6 of ‘History of Ancient Egypt’ – Myths, Magic and Medicine.
Ros