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Devonport News
Devonport Community News for this month with Nigel Bioletti, Trust Manager, Devonport Peninsula Trust
From the Peninsula
Nigel Bioletti.
The Trust welcomes Anne McMillan to the Board. Anne is an integral member of the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki community, giving this programme many hours of her voluntary time. Anne will bring a wealth of experience to the Board table.
Welcome also to Melissa Powell, who is now the Local Board representative for the Trust. Trustees very much value the connection this enables with the Local Board which funds the Trust each year.
Recent Events:
Abby’s first big event – the Bayswater Halloween Trail on 28th October was a real success, with approximately 2,500 people attending and the weather holding for the evening. It was fantastic to see so many families all dressing up. A number of groups contributed to the success of the event, but special thanks go to the Devonport Lions Club who helped set up and pack down, and to Navy chefs and Community Liaison personnel who provided and cooked about 900 sausages (with onions!)
Tikanga Wananga – Chairperson Iain Rea and I have enjoyed attending the lunchtime Tikanga Māori Wananga, facilitated by Terehia Walker, supported by her husband, Ngahiwi. Terehia’s generosity in providing this opportunity for peninsula community organisation leaders is very much appreciated. The sessions are based in real contexts; one recent session discussed the tikanga involved in the use of Māori musical instruments. Each session has been very enjoyable and worthwhile.
Community Network Meeting – Mel Powell attended this final meeting of the year, and talked about her earlier years, her whanau, her work with Ngā Rangatahi Toa, her new role on the Devonport Takapuna Local Board, and the financial constraints Local Boards are facing.
Remembrance Day, Devonport Ceremony - I was able to support the ceremony with sound equipment. Organised by Devonport RSA president Muzz Kennet, it was a very well set up event, and along with bands, organisation representatives and military personnel, involved Takapuna Grammar Student Gavin Wu who delivered the address, a choral group who sang ‘Te Aroha’ very well, and Milla RodriguesBirch who sang ‘God Save the King’ – again, very well.
Coming Up:
Folk in the Park on 12th February - Abby is working with the Devonport Folk Music Club to set up this traditional summer event.
Continuing:
Raumati/Summer Tamariki Play sessions at 9:30am on Tuesdays at Windsor Reserve and on Thursdays at the Belmont Rose Gardens. A wonderful opportunity for parents, grandparents, caregivers and children to share play activities and to meet others. On fine summer mornings these sessions are pretty special. Free. Team up, come along.
For information about the events and activities happening on the Peninsula, don’t forget you can go to www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz View (and subscribe to) our e-News. Support the work of the Trust. The Trust is keen to grow its support for Peninsula initiatives. If you are able to offer support to enable the Trust to extend its work with this community, please email me: nigelbioletti@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
By Justine Kinsella, Marketing & Activations Manager
Devonport Community House
Justine Kinsella.
We want you!
The House is on an exciting journey and we are looking for volunteers to join our committee. If you live locally and are interested in joining us, then we would love to hear from you.
Active Ageing
We're very pleased to have a new Active Ageing class at the House on Tuesdays at 10:30am-11:15am (term time only). A fun and enjoyable 45-minute class to work on flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Exercises can be tailored to suit your needs if required. $5 cash per class, no bookings required!
Devonport Library Run
Using our House van, we'll pick you up from your home and drive you to the library where there will be a helpful information session, general library services available and of course tea/coffee! We'll then take you back home again. Thursdays from 1:30pm3:30pm. $2 donation. Call us in the office for enquiries or to book your spot – (09) 445 3068.
The Devonport Community House Archives project!
We're so excited to have started up a new community-driven project, sorting through our treasured archives. This group meets during term time on Thursdays at 10am here at the Community House. Refreshments provided. We would love anyone interested in a bit of Devonport history to join us. Just come along; we look forward to seeing you there.
