DEVONPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DEVONPORT NEWS UPDATE
By Shaulyn van Baaren Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust
Devonport I don’t mind the winter! Yes…I said it! But it’s really true! Events in August Shaulyn van Baaren.
Comfy layers, beanies and puffer jackets…. Warm coffees, hot toddies and soups…. Fluffies and hot chocolate for the littles…. And arriving in Devonport village feels like you’ve left the city behind; the pace, as you visit the village, seems just a little slower…as if everyone is just taking life in! Because there’s plenty to do in Devonport village in the winter months. We have range of art galleries and studios filled with creations from New Zealand’s up-and-coming to our finest artists. On rainy days, visit Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, catch a movie at The Vic (one of Auckland’s oldest theatres), or cozy up with a book on the couches at Paradox Books or BookMark. On sunny days, give segwaying a go with Magic Broomstick Segway Tours, shop our beautiful boutique and outlet shops, or set up your picnic in Windsor Reserve where our Bean Rock inspired playground is situated. With an eclectic range of cafés and restaurants there is something for every picnic blanket and food to warm every palate. We’re excited to welcome a few new businesses that we know locals are going to love! For the gents, we have two new barbers, White Scissor (inside the Arcade) and Indigo Barbershop (67A Victoria Road). If you’re in business, And Now digital agency and venture partner has taken up office where Cushla’s once was (38 Victoria Road). Or maybe you’re looking at starting a business or have a business idea… pop in and have a chat with Rob Vickery of Hillafrance Venture Capital (in the Old Post Office Building). But I get it, I am secretly excited for spring to arrive. And when it does, a few events that you’ll want pre-marked in your calendar are: • PARKING DAY: Did you know that Devonport’s 2019 Park(ING) Day event won the AT Travel Choices Award for EVENT OF THE YEAR? Covid stuffed up our plans last year, so we’re talking with the team who delivered that award-winning event to hopefully revive Park(ING) Day in Devonport this September 17th. • GLOW@Artweek 2021: Another Covid event casualty in 2020, the DBA, Unitec and Artweek Auckland can’t wait to bring this fantastic family event back to Windsor Reserve for it’s sixth year on October 15th & 16th. • Friday After 5 Street Party: We loved the pre-summer vibe of holding this event in December so much that we’re doing it again. As a kick-off to a weekend of Christmas in Devonport, get your flip flops ready for a whole lot of festive fun in Clarence Street on Friday, 3rd December. Now that you too are dreaming of warmer weather, keep your eyes on Devonport.co.nz or visit our Facebook Page @DevonportVillage - for details to come on this fantastic spring line-up! For now though, layer yourself up, grab whänau and friends, your warm beverage of choice and make your way down to see us! Until next time, — Shaulyn van Baaren Visit: www.devonport.co.nz
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Maria Teape.
Devonport Community House is hosting Devonport Repair Café on Saturday 7th August, from 12pm to 4pm. You are invited to bring along toys, furniture items, clothing or small appliances in need of repair. Devonport Repair Café is about repairing broken items together, getting professional advice, spending time with and helping your community. There is no cost and Devonport Repair Café will become a regular monthly happening at Devonport Community House on the first Saturday of the month. Contact Chris for more info - 021 380 845 or devonportrc@bravegen.com. A newcomers book club for migrants is taking place at Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd, Devonport every Saturday from 7th August - 25th September, from 2pm to 4pm. The book club is for all migrants and an opportunity to study great New Zealand writers as a window to New Zealand culture. A qualified English teacher from English Language Partners New Zealand takes the group. There is no cost to join - register by email: aucklandnorth@newcomers.co.nz
The Devonport Community Network meeting is taking place on Thursday 12th August at Devonport Yacht Club. The meetings are held to promote networking amongst residents and community groups… The Devonport Community Network meeting is taking place on Thursday 12th August at Devonport Yacht Club. The meetings are held to promote networking amongst residents and community groups, with guest speakers joining us to talk about topical happenings. This month members of The Rose Centre's Board will talk to us about The Rose Centre's new direction. Meetings commence at 10am with morning tea and informal networking then guest speakers start from approximately 10:20am. Make sure you see Sean Sinnott and friends singing songs of Jimmy MacCarthy at The Bunker on Takarunga, Devonport. Sean has been singing in Irish pubs for decades, and will be joined by some very special friends on Monday 16th August at 8pm. Bookings are essential: phone: 09-445-2227; tickets cost $20. Another must-see event this month: Company Theatre presents 'Neville's Island' - a farcical and hilarious evening out. Running from 14th-28th August at The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont, tickets cost $27 ($22 concessions) and are available at www.iticket.co.nz. From critically acclaimed 9R writer, Tim Firth, of 'Calendar Girls' VID-1 ecover y CO fame, this production of an awardnominated West End comedy is the perfect entertainment for a winter’s evening at the theatre. Mā te wā, For our bus ses and our comines Maria munity
