Wednesday 17 February 2021, marks an incredible milestone for one of our members – Grant’s 100th Birthday!

2015 30th Anniversary Dinner – Grant and Meriel

Grant and Meriel are original members of Batemans Bay Bushwalkers Inc, joining the Club at its inception in 1985.

Grant was elected (by ballot) as the second President of BBBW in 1987, and again for a second term (unopposed) in 1988.  During his 2 years as President, Grant presided over the incorporation of the Club with NSW Corporate Affairs, and the acquisition of Public Liability Insurance.

1987 Committee – outgoing inaugural President Geoff hands over the reins to Grant and the new Committee. Grant is holding sign.

1987-88 Committee – President Grant in centre

1999 Presentation – Grant with Beverley

2010 past presidents – taken at 25th Anniversary (l-r) Mike, Hugh, Grant, John, Ruth, Paul, Kay, Barbara, Beverley, Len, Meriel, Ainslie

2010 originals – taken at 25th Anniversary (l-r) Meriel and Grant, Jean, Ruth, Valerie

In later years, Grant acted as ex-officio Club Historian, collecting and collating BBBW records, and very generously storing them at his home.

1986 Overnight camp at Wilsons Prom – Grant is standing with Meriel seated next to him

1990 Tumbarumba Camp (l-r) Meriel, Bennie, Betty and Grant

1993 Tallaganda Camp – Grant at far right, Tallaganda National Park

1998 Northern Safari – (l-r) Margaret, Mike, Ainslie, Meriel, Hugh, Grant, Robert, Beverley, Jan, Max

2015 Great Ocean Walk Camp in Victoria – (l-r) Grant, Jan, John, Meriel

2015 Melbourne City Camp – Grant and Meriel

From 1989 to 1994, he led 3 camps at Bungonia Gorge, Nerriga and Mt Seaview, and contributed further to the Program by leading walks and hosting Social Events.

1986 Wilsons Prom – Grant is far right. This is the first time BBBW visited the Prom.

2019 Wilsons Prom – (l-r) Betty, Gillian, Karen, Meriel and Grant

2019 Wilsons Prom – Meriel and Grant at our most recent camp at Wilsons Promotory

Grant and Meriel were on our first camp to Wilsons Promontory in 1986 and were part of the group who did the overnight walk to the Lighthouse.  33 years later in 2019 they were back with our group at the Prom, enjoying a slightly less challenging itinerary.  Wilsons Prom was Grant’s last walk with the Club, with 2020 rudely interrupted by bushfires and Covid.

Meriel and Grant have been enthusiastic supporters of our activities for 36 years.

Happy 100th Birthday Wishes for Grant from all of the members of the Batemans Bay Bushwalkers Club!

Karen and Gay