Post-Covid community spirit at work

The community playground at Barron Green, adjacent to the Green Bay Community House had been looking a bit neglected (above) but once the volunteers at the recent Neighbours Day had finished it looked much better (below).

Green Bay Community House recently ran a special Neighbours Day event.

Originally scheduled for April 18, the event had to be postponed due to the Level Four lockdown that began in late March.

The working bee eventually took place in early August and attracted a huge number of volunteers and helpers with over 30 adults and 20 children turning up to help with the gardening projects scheduled.

“We were absolutely blown away with the community support we received for this event,” said Sara Mihaere, the Community Houses operations and project management assistant.

“We were lucky enough to receive Neighbours Day funding, and this was used towards supplying our wonderful helpers with morning tea and lunch on the day. These treats were well received and gave the crew much needed energy to continue smashing through the jobs,” said Sara.

“All the attendees mentioned the huge numbers of helpers, and how wonderful it was to see such great community spirit. We all left the event with full hearts and full bellies thanks to Neighbours Day!”

This space is being seen by up to 70,000 local residents. It could be yours for as little as $240 + GST, or 0.33 cents per reader.

Email info@fringemedia.co.nz or phone 817 8024 to find out more.

(For all our rates, download our media kit from http://www.fringemedia.co.nz/Rates.html.)