Shirley Smith (Shirley No 68), left, and another Shirley in the club’s colours of purple and aqua at the 21st anniversary celebrations. If your name is Shirley, the Christchurch Shirley Club is for you. The club was started in 2000 by Shirley Smith and her sister-in-law, also called Shirley Smith, on March 4. There was a great turnout and the Christchurch Shirley Club branch was created. For example, Shirley Smith is known as Shirley No 2 and another Shirley Smith is Shirley No 68.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2021 20:15 UTC