newsletter. We hope to put out a newsletter every two months, plus a
special Christmas edition planned for release in late December.
Each newsletter will contain information and notices about the build-up to
our reunion, key dates of family meetings or milestones, plus requests for
help and information. There may be memoirs of Mankelows that have passed on
but left behind a tale or two. We would also be including in each edition a
report from a Mankelow abroad -see travels with Chrissie below - and a
personal Q&A profile about a special family member - Natalie Mankelow has
kindly agreed to be our first!
For those that want to include a notice or story in the next newsletter,
your deadline is 2 November - email me directly at smankelow@doc.govt.nz
with offers of stories will be getting an email from me sometime soon, to
ask you for a contribution to a particular edition.
Alternatively, so if you have a burning desire to make a comment or
contribution at any time, you can do it directly onto this blog.
Next edition
I want to know - who is the youngest Mankelow alive in New Zealand? Come onproud mums and dads; let us know who has made the most recent edition to the
Mankelow clan. Send a photo and date of birth by 2 November to
smankelow@doc.govt.nz
the title of youngest Mankelow.
My gorgeous nephew Taylor Mankelow (pictured with me left), turned one in March - does he take the prize?
Sarah Mankelow
Reunion committee
At this early stage of planning, the Mankelow Reunion Committee is just
Chrissie and Judy, but they will be looking for more volunteers to join
them, as things progress. If you are interested in helping out in any way,
let Chrissie or Judy know, either by email or at the next planning meeting,
to be held 26 January 2008.
In the meantime, the best way to help out is to contribute a few dollars! A
bank account has been set up with ASB bank - with a current balance of $785.
Thanks to those who have put money in so far. To those wanting to make a
donation, contact Chrissie for account name and number. Don't forget to insert
your name as you make your deposit so we can keep track of who keeps their promises!
Jobs for you
1 - Can each family unit provide a list of children and grandchildren;
include birth dates and marriages, so we can make sure our family tree is
complete and as current as possible. Please email this information to our
family genealogist Ray Mankelow - ray.mankelow@gmail.com.
2 - Can everyone who currently gets this newsletter second-hand but would
like to receive it directly, email Chrissie at mankelow1@xtra.co.nz
mailing list. For those family members who don't have access to email, you
can write to Chrissie at: 249 Adam Rd., R.D. 7 Te Awamutu 3877
The more email addresses the better, as this saves on stamps and
envelope-licking!
Mark this date in your diary
Our next family get-together will be held on Saturday January 26 2008, which
is Auckland Anniversary weekend. Not only is it a planning meeting, it is
also a milestone for cousins Rita and Ray who are celebrating their 60th birthdays,
which we feel privileged to share with them. The Ngaroma hall is already
booked, just turn up with a dish to contribute to a shared
lunch.
Memories of Ngaroma
Judy and I got together recently to go through the information I have
received from Mr. Storey (last teacher at Ngaroma) and other people. I have
got some old minute books to go through. Some of my information does not
match other information on the same subject so you can see there is still a
lot to do. I also have tapes to go through from Uncle Les and others who
told their stories to Mr. Storey.
Murray Storey gathered a lot of information about the history of Ngaroma for
the 60th Anniversary, but it was never published. From this material I am
gathering together as much information about our family I can find - the
Mankelow family was the only family who has been there all the time.
I'd love to hear from any of you out there who have memories of special
times at Ngaroma to contribute to the book we hope to get published in time
for the reunion.
Chrissie
Travelling with Chrissie
I'm very interested in genealogy as well as history, so in 2004 I took a
trip around the world, stopping first in Rome. I spent three days there
before going on to London. While there, I took a tour up to Scotland and
had a week in London then I headed up to Oxford. I hired a car and proceeded
to go through as many of the towns where my own and also Lyford ancestors lived,
as wellas many Mankelows that I could find. It was really amazing to walk down
streets where they lived and walked on so many years ago.
When I reached Tonbridge, I found the street where Arthur and Dorothy
Mankelow live and was made very welcome. Arthur took me to the Church where
many Mankelow family members were christened, married and buried. There
were three headstones still readable. He then showed me around the town and
area where they lived and worked for hundreds of years. That night I went
to my B&B and lo and behold when I told the lady my name she said her next
door neighbour was a Mankelow. The next morning she took me to meet him.
I then moved on to Rochester and went to the Church where the Burnettes
were christened, married and buried - another branch of the Mankelow family
tree.
After a few more days of travelling around, I flew to Canada to visit my
pen-friend who I have been writing to since school days. While there she
took me to Jasper to meet Glenda Nelson, who is a descendant of William
Mankelow - the brother to our Henry, father of George.
After a couple of days my pen-friend and I flew down to Memphis for Elvis
Week and had a really lovely time there. After the candle-light vigil we
both made our way back to our respective homes. I'm glad to have the
opportunity to share my experiences with you all through this newsletter.
Chrissie
Introducing ...Natalie MankelowWhere do you live?
Wellywood, Windy Wellington...whatever you'd like to call it.
Where do you fit in the family tree?
I am the great Grandaughter of Percy Mankelow and the grandaughter
of Gerald and Margaret Mankelow (nee Cooksley).
Current employment / study
Maori issues reporter and general handy girl for Radio New Zealand
National.
What keeps you busy? (interests)
Shopping, lunching.
Most memorable life moment (to date)
Covering the Maori Queen's tangi in Ngaruawahia last year.
My favourite part of NZ and why...
Mt Maunganui, is my favourite place. My Mother and I moved there when I was
at primary school - just before the boy racers and people with huge pockets
moved in. Mum is still there and Nana's just across the bridge (Tauranga) so
I go home as much as I can to see family and friends.
Who/what would you be for a day?
A war correspondent.
Currently in my CD player...
Amy Winehouse and Timbaland. My work colleague did just pass me the Blondie
greatest hits CD though so that may be in there tomorrow.
Where will you find me at 10pm on Saturday night?
If I'm not tapping out news story for RNZ on the weekend shift I'll be out
with friends.
Favourite quote?
I just stole this off a friend but I think its great.
"To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as
a means of transportation."
- Yann Martel
I am inspired by...
My Mum and Nana - two very strong women.
My work colleagues - I work with some of the best journalists and producers
in New Zealand and every day I ask myself how they have lasted in the job so
long :)
