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Devonport News
By Katherine Downs Devonport Business Improvement District Manager Highlights from Devonport
Katherine Downs.
On July 30th, we held a marketday style Super Sale Saturday with many of our shops offering bargains aplenty outside their stores. An idea kicked off by our fashion retailers, the atmosphere was fabulous, and lots of happy shoppers had a great time snapping up deals at their favourite Devonport boutique retailers.
AT hosted drop-in sessions at Devonport Library, giving locals the opportunity to learn more about their proposed Devonport Town Centre safety improvements which include raised pedestrian crossings, a cycle lane, repositioning bus stops and a new configuration for the intersection at Victoria Rd and Calliope Rd. Public consultation has now closed, and we look forward to news of the outcome of this process.
It’s wonderful to have Ann O’Sullivan back operating a café in Devonport. Many people will remember her as a previous owner of Corelli’s Café & Bar. She has returned with a new venture in the centre of Devonport Village. At Minnies, Ann is serving up her delicious signature recipes and selling her much-loved handcrafted ceramic ware again. I hear the cheese scones are to die for!
We’re super excited to be holding the Devonport Fashion On the Wharf on Thursday 20th October, for the third time running. This year this signature event is presented by Harcourts Cooper & Co in support of the Breast Cancer Cure charity. Tickets are available at iTicket but be quick. Only 300 are available, and they sell out! The fabulous glamourous vintage cabaret trio The Madeleines are our star performers, and our models are ready to strut their stuff! It promises to be another unforgettable night of bubbles, canapes and entertainment in the transformed ferry terminal. You won't recognise it!
Congratulations must go to Rob Vickery for his innovative use of his prime window space. Rob recently moved the offices of his venture capital company, Hillfarrance, into a street front shop in Devonport Village. Not being a retail business, his storefront window space was unused, so he offered it up free for start-ups to display their product lines. The first lucky recipient is Rachael Neale of Solve Group, who snapped up the opportunity to showcase her Compostaway range of products. Can’t wait to see who Rob’s next window display tenant will be! Such a great idea.
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By Justine Kinsella, Marketing & Activations Manager
Devonport Community House
Justine Kinsella.
We've got lots happening at the House so make sure you check out our website for the full term timetable and to keep updated with what events are coming up - www.devonportcomhouse.co.nz
Meet the candidates
We're excited to host a Meet The Candidates event on the 8th September from 6:00pm (doors open 5:30pm). So come along and meet the candidates standing for the Auckland Council North Shore Ward and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. There will be an opportunity for questions from the floor towards the end of the night, so have a think about what you might like to hear about and pop your question in the question box in the foyer as you come in on the night. See you there!
Little Beat First Aid
This course on the 22nd September will cover child and infant CPR and choking plus information on other common incidents in children under five years. This is perfect for parentsto-be, parents of little ones or even grandparents! Email events@devonportcomhouse. co.nz for ticket info.
Babysitting workshop
It's back! Due to popular demand, we're running our next Babysitting workshop on the 29th October at the House in partnership with Plunket. For tickets - https:// babysittingworkshop.eventbrite. co.nz
