Bullocks Group Whanganui is one of the local businesses planning to share its stories in the exhibition.
“They’re celebrating 100 years in business this year. It’s a well-known company in Whanganui. I was talking to them and they said they’d love to be involved so they’ve put some promotion on the side of their new concrete mixer and have said they’ll put something into the exhibition as well.”
Craig said she’d love to include stories from local schools, churches, businesses and individuals.
“It would be neat to show the history of our schools and churches. It would also be great to tell the stories of our singers and sports people from back in the day, celebrating their story and successes.”
Whanganui has a rich history and it’s important to showcase it, she said.
“This exhibition is how we encapsulate and tell the stories of those buildings and Whanganui’s history. When the public sees this exhibition, it’ll help them fall in love with our heritage that’s worth celebrating. When people view the buildings, they often carry on but this exhibition will tell them more about those buildings and will show what we’ve achieved in the 100 years as a story.”
Entry details are all on the Whanganui Heritage Trust website, she said.
“We look forward to seeing all the stories that have made Whanganui to be what it is today.”
What: Whanganui Heritage Festival - Our Stories exhibition
When: Saturday, October 19 - Monday, October 28
Where: Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt St
Registration: Fill in the online form here and email it to here
