More than 35 years ago when people from Howick and surrounding districts attended the funeral of an old Howickian, a comment was made that it was a shame to meet only in sad circumstances. A decision was made to gather with old friends and neighbours on the first Sunday of October and the tradition has continued every year since. Howickians are getting together to enjoy a shared luncheon at the Pakuranga Bowling Club on Sunday, October 5, between 11am and 2pm. Organisers says it’s a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and neighbours and have a good chinwag about shared memories, mementos and photographs of Howick and Districts. This year the Howickians’ committee is encouraging the next generation to attend.