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Devonport News
By Shaulyn van Baaren Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
Loving the winter in Devonport
Shaulyn van Baaren.
One of the beautiful things about Devonport is how it just keeps getting better! Often thought of as a summer destination, Devonport village offers warmth, comfort and plenty of fun, even in the winter months. With many exciting things to do, especially on a crisp, sunny day, leave the weight of the world at home and feel the stress instantly melt away as you enter the village.
Earlier this month our new stateof-the-art playground opened at Windsor Reserve. Just off the banks of Devonport Beach, with a towering Bean Rock-inspired structure, this playground is quickly becoming a fast favourite for children of all ages. With a number of cafés nearby and plenty of seating around the playground, families can supervise their takeaway coffee in hand, while chatting with friends as their littlies play for hours on end.
We also welcomed Jess’ Underground Kitchen to our, already fantastic list of Devonport dining experiences. Jess’ Underground Kitchen – JUK for short – offers healthy, freshly cooked meals (for pick up or delivery). Each is made with love and packed full of flavour. Convenient for busy families or singles looking for an easy and tasty way to eat well, JUK is located near the top of Victoria Road. Just look for the eye-catching, black and white mural as you drive down into the village.
Because we, like you, always dream of warmer weather, plans have begun for three dynamic spring events that you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar now for:
GLOW 2020: Part of Artweek Auckland, this event is returning for it’s sixth year on October 16th & 17th.
Friday After 5 Open Street Party: To be held alongside GLOW, just around the corner on Clarence Street on Friday, October 16th.
Fashion on the Wharf: Ready to bring it big again this year on Thursday, November 12, this luxurious evening activates the Devonport Ferry Terminal like never before! Tickets sold out weeks in advance last year and we expect no different this year.
So keep an eye on www.devonport.co.nz or www.facebook.com/devonportvillage for details to come on this fantastic spring line-up!
For now though, layer yourself up, dawn your beanie and puffer jacket and make your way down to see us!
Until next time,
Shaulyn
Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust
Devonport buzzing in August
Maria Teape.
Winter Fun Preschool Play mornings at The Rose Centre in Belmont continue this month. Sessions are every Friday morning, 9:30am - 11am, and run continuously until the end of October. The free, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and socialised during the colder, wetter months.
Caregiver supervision is required, and extra precaution is being taken at COVID-19 Alert Level 1. Please visit our website for more details: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Everyone is welcome to the next Devonport Community Network meeting on Thursday 13th August, 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde in Devonport. This quarterly meeting is about promoting networking among residents and local community groups. The session commences with morning tea and a chance to network informally, then we hear from guest speakers on topical local matters. For more information contact Maria ph: 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Connect with nature and your local community with Restoring Takarunga Hauraki (RTH). Meet with like-minded people and find out more about what’s on at the RTH Network meeting on Wednesday 12th August, 7pm at The Barracks, Fort Takapuna Reserve. Make your own tui nectar feeder at a workshop led by RTH and Claystore volunteers. The workshop takes place on Thursday 20th August, 10am-11:30am, at the Claystore Community Workshop, 27 Lake Rd, Devonport. Young people aged under 13 years with a supervising adult are welcome. For more information contact Lance: pestfreedevonport@gmail.com
Devonport Folk Music Club has another great line-up of events for August, including Skiffy Rivets in concert on Monday 17th August, 8pm at The Bunker, Takarunga. Led by Pete Parnham, Skiffy Rivets are Americana, folk, swing, country and bluegrass, all wrapped up in a harmonious trio. Tickets $20 and bookings essential – phone: 445 2227.
Company Theatre presents ‘Peninsula’ by Gary Henderson. Performed at The Rose Centre in Belmont, the show season runs from Saturday 15 – Saturday 29th August. Show times are Wed-Sun, 8pm with matinee performances on Sundays at 2pm. Set on the Banks Peninsula, South Island, in the 1960s, this is a warm-hearted and open-eyed snapshot of life in New Zealand’s 20th century rural communities. Rich with Kiwi nostalgia and performed by five talented actors who play two characters each - one young and one older. For tickets and more information visit: http://companytheatre.co.nz/
Noho ora mai
Maria
This month in DEVONPORT
GREEN PLANET MOVES TO NUMBER 75
Popular local store Green Planet has moved to 75 Victoria Road, the premises in the lovely old Alison’s building previously occupied by Wallis. Green Planet has been a staple in Devonport for a long time, offering loads of excellent gifts as well as stocking New Zealand made possum and merino knitwear. If you are looking for gifts or knitwear then shop local on the Shore from Green Planet in Devonport!
DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS AND MORE
Jess’ Underground Kitchen (JUK) is a new kid on the Devonport block, opening on Tuesday 16th June in the space that was previously My Room. They’ve brightened up the high profile corner site and hit the ground running with a welcome party on Wednesday 8th July and have enjoyed great community engagement for their delicious healthy meals that are available instore and also via home delivery. Members of the Channel Mag family have been frequenting the new Devonport store – Jess’ fourth; there are also stores at Herne Bay, Remuera and Parnell. Jess’ Devonport team serves up ready-to-heat meals, baking, seasonal salads and cabinet food, artisan deli goods and good coffee. Welcome to Devo JUK!
JANET’S TWO BEARS IN A BUBBLE
Janet Bingham at Bear Brother’s Denim (61 Victoria Road) wrote, illustrated and published a children’s book during COVID-19 lockdown. When lockdown came in late March, no one knew what to expect – least of all two denim-clad bears living in a seaside suburb of Auckland. We are told that Janet’s book is a charming, contemplative account of those bears navigating the highs and lows of level four within their bubble of two. Janet has created a beautifully illustrated keepsake of this extraordinary time with witty, heartfelt conversations that will ring true with readers. This book is apparently one to treasure.
BISTRO LA POSTE NOW LICENCED
We’ve featured Bistro La Poste in previous issues of Channel Mag and were thrilled to hear that they received their liquor licence on Tuesday 9th June. They report that they have been fully booked for most evenings since. If you haven’t been along to this new cosy French restaurant in the Old Devonport Post Office building you don’t know what you’ve been missing. Open Wednesday to Friday for lunch 12pm until 3pm and dinner from 5.30pm until late; Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until late for lunch and dinner.
