Methven Heritage Project orgainsers say a highly successful 4WD fundraising trip was held to Winterslow Station on the weekend. More than 50 vehicles made the trip into the back country, and were met with some challenging driving, mustering, music, high country poetry, memorabilia, blade shearing demonstration and of course spectacular scenery. While run-holder David Whiteman didn’t manage to capture the elusive black panther for the trip, the site of its last appearance was marked for visitors.
Heritage Project events co-ordinator Leanne Clemens said a great day was had by all and while final figures were still to be confirmed it was likely the trip had raised more than $6,000 for the community project, which will see a multi million upgrade of the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall and construction of a new visitor attraction in Methven. A second trip is being run on February 13, with limited spaces still available.