Chatter 2015 Summer

SUM MER 2015

Upper Hutt City

CHAT TER

Boost Camp Upper Hutt W omen’s Centre Creative Com munities + m or e in si de ...

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UPPER HUTT

WINNER!

Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre 2015 Art & Culture Winner

COMMUNITY AWARDS Congratulations to our 2015 regional winners!

ART & CULTURE

HERITAGE & ENVIRONMENT

Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre

Earthlink Incorporated

Upper Hutt

EDUCATION & CHILD/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

SUPREME AWARD

Earthlink Incorporated

With a focus on social, environmental and economic sustainability, Earthlink supports clients coping with mental health or addiction on their pathway to sustainable employment. Initiatives include training programmes, recycling and horticulture services, a second hand shop, curtain bank and a clothing line created from up-cycled corporate apparel. www.earthlink.org.nz

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Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust Porirua

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Little Sprouts Charitable Trust Porirua

Hutt City

SPORT & LEISURE

NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils (NZ Communities Football Cup) Wellington City

RISING STAR

The Shed Project Kapiti

In association with

www.wellingtonairport.co.nz

W E L C O M E T O C H AT T E R I recently read an article that

right direction – do

mentioned that Richie McCaw,

we have a clearly

as a teenager, realised that he

stated purpose, do

didn’t have the natural talent of

we have an overarching

some of his competitors. Once he

strategy, do we have a business

realised that, he decided that he

plan? Many community groups

had to work harder than anyone

and organisations have these, and

else. Talent will often get us the

more.

chance, but its hard work, drive, determination and resilience that will keep us there. It’s the desire to be the best you can be. For this to occur you need to be ensuring that all the hard work and effort is being channelled in the right direction – physical preparation (training), nutrition, technical, tactical, psychological, etc. and that you are receiving the correct guidance and information on how to implement this.

However for all groups/ organisations it is beneficial to sit down and ask questions around what you as a group/organisation are doing and how does this relate to the groups/organisations purpose? Are our actions/ programmes/services achieving what we set out to do? We can have all the talent in the world and the greatest work ethic imaginable but unless the talent and work ethic is channelled in the right

You may ask what does this have

direction we are often not able to

to do with Community. There are

realise our full potential.

many analogies between sport and life. Many community groups work incredibly hard to develop

Have a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

programmes, provide services, raise money, increase membership, etc. Sometimes we are so busy in the day to day functions of what we are doing we don’t take the time to determine whether our

Mike Ryan Director Community Services phone (04) 527 2797 email mike.ryan@uhcc.govt.nz

efforts are being channelled in the 3

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT I have just returned from a year of

from one-on-one

maternity leave which I thoroughly

support, please let

enjoyed. But being back at work is

them know about this

also a lot of fun and I love having

service.

adult conversations and using my brain again!

We also have Heritage Assistants working behind the scenes to help

One of the things I’ve been working

out with the maintenance and

on since my return is expanding

promotion of the Library’s Heritage

the Library’s volunteer programme.

Collections, an archive of records,

Volunteers provide many benefits

publications and photographs that

to the community sector. Our

document the history of Upper

library volunteers add immense

Hutt and its people. We have

value to our programme and

many more volunteers, such as

service delivery and the Upper Hutt

programme facilitators, shelving

community directly benefits from

assistants and book mending/

this.

processing assistants.

For example, our Computer Mentors are available to help 10am-12noon Monday to Saturday. If you know of someone who could benefit

Jula Goebel Community Engagement Team Leader phone (04) 527 2171 email jula.goebel@uhcc.govt.nz

Get the word out on your community events!

Eventfinder has become a popular online platform for groups and businesses to list their upcoming events on. We encourage all Upper Hutt event organisers to list their events, big or small on Eventfinder.

This is free, and simple to do online, and provides a central event hub for those organising or attending events. Groups from the Cossie Club to the Upper Hutt City Library list their events on there as it’s an easy site for the public to search what is happening across Upper Hutt.

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Go to: www.eventfinder.co.nz to sign up for free.

The Upper Hutt Leader runs a weekly “What’s on” listing and the public can send information to: editor@uhleader.co.nz More information on organising and promoting an event is available on the Upper Hutt City Council website: www.upperhuttcity.com/local-events

Good Vibe’s associated with move to new site.

Vibe has moved from our community house at Sinclair Street in Upper Hutt to a large ground floor space at the former Ag Research site in Ward Street, Upper Hutt. The change will allow us to expand service delivery in Upper Hutt, and broaden the range of youth development workshops and programmes we can offer. Vibe acknowledges Gillies Group for their outstanding support and sharing our vision for a new look service for Upper Hutt young people.

The site was officially opened by Mayor Wayne Guppy on 17th November 2015.

To find out more about our services, client criteria, how to make an appointment or ask any questions, give us a call on 04 528 6261 or visit our website www.vibe.org.nz. Or, just come in for a chat.

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COMMUNITY SUCCESS S TORIES!

Boost Camp

New Section!

Celebrating Community Successes!

In September Tania Wilkinson,

“During our time at Boost Camp we

Upper Hutt City Council Community

met people from various community

Development Advisor, and Coleen

backgrounds” says Colleen Noble.

Noble, Timberlea Residents

“We learnt the qualities it takes

Association attended the Inspiring

to become a leader in your local

Communities, Boost Camp; a three

community, and how important it is

day ‘live in’ workshop which focused

to build and maintain strong working

on community-led development in

relationships with those around you,

action.

to influence positive community

“Being part of a ‘live in’ workshop

change.”

was an awesome experience. We

Tania and Colleen will present

spent the whole weekend living,

knowledge gained from their Boost

eating, working and learning

Camp experience at Community

together” says Tania Wilkinson. “We

Networking Forums in early 2016 and

heard inspirational stories about

to Community Networks in 2015/16.

people such as Dave Tims from the

They look forward to sharing their

Randwick Park Residents Association

knowledge with community groups

in Manurewa and Trent Hiles from

and grass roots leaders.

Gap Filler, Christchurch who both spoke about their community led projects.”

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COMMUNITY GROUP PROFILE!

Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust

New Section!

Upper Hutt Community Youth Trust is a new trust in Upper Hutt that won the Child and Youth Development Category at the recent Wellington Airport Community Awards in Upper Hutt. Our Trust seeks to realise hope for a better future for the young people of Upper Hutt. We do this by connecting and journeying with young people through creating healthy spaces and experiences that enable them to discover their worth, see new possibilities for their future, and contribute positively to our community.

Paul Thompson our director has been a youth worker in Upper Hutt for the past 14 years, and along with his wife they also run the Lighthouse Girls Home. We are involved in a number of youth initiatives in our local community.

The Timberlea and Trentham Youth Programmes are two of our programmes which impact around 50 young people every Wednesday night during the school term. We also run Collision Youth Centre - a youth hangout space for young people in Upper Hutt, with pool tables, basketball, table tennis etc., open on a Friday afternoon from 3pm till 6pm at the rear of the Upper Hutt RAMS Rugby Clubrooms in Railway Ave. We also have mentoring and small group offerings for young people around different activities and interests.

The Trust also owns a 37 seater bus which we make available to community groups for discounted rates, so make sure you keep us in mind for your next social outing, or event.

For any further info on what we do feel free to contact Paul on paul@uhcyt.org.nz or 04 974 8275, or check out our websites: www.uhcyt.org.nz or www.collisionyc.co.nz

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Upper Hutt Women’s Centre The Upper Hutt Women’s Centre

information evenings, painting in

provides a women’s only space

oils, tai chi and yoga.

and aims to promote and

Please feel free to come and

encourage the development and

visit the centre on weekdays

empowerment of all women in our

between 9am to 2pm daily. We

community.

are located at 6 Sinclair Street.

We provide a supportive and

As a women’s centre promoting

educative environment where

the needs of women we would

women are welcome to drop in for

welcome your suggestions as to

a coffee, chat, information or just

additional courses or services for

time out. We also offer low cost

women you would like to see the

counselling, advocacy services,

centre running. Likewise if you

free pregnancy testing, coffee and

are interested in running a group

support groups, a library, recycled

from the centre or looking for an

clothing, free smear clinics,

opportunity to volunteer we would

children’s holiday activities and

love to hear from you.

free legal advice.

04 527 0017

Throughout the year we run a

uhwomen@xtra.co.nz

number of courses. This term our courses include activities such as belly dancing, children’s reading assistance workshops, drawing, meditation, menopause

The Hot Seat is a desk available for community groups, organisations and individuals to provide their expert information free from the Upper Hutt City Library’s Community Lounge on a regular basis. For more information visit our website www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Adaptive Technology Genealogy KASAGIP 8

Community Law

Grief Relief

Public Trust

Computer Mentor

Barnardos Kidstart Childcare

Upper Hutt Multicultural Council

Funding Advice & Support Justice of the Peace

Water Safety & Swimming Tips

C OM M U N I T Y D E VE LO P ME N T Kia ora koutou As the weather gets warmer and a little more predictable you will notice that Upper Hutt is becoming more colourful with blue skies, spring flowers and murals.

November and December in the Fraser Crescent to Bonnie Glen Crescent pedestrian access way and the Moonshine Bridge underpass pedestrian access

Several projects are underway to

way. Students from Fraser Crescent

turn graffiti vandalised pedestrian

School and Fergusson Intermediate

access ways and other surfaces in

will work alongside the artists to see

the city into ‘painted environments’

their designs make the transition

which reflect Upper Hutt’s

from paper to ‘painted’.

natural beauty and foster a more connected community.

During October, students from Fraser Crescent School and Fergusson Intermediate met with Hutt Valley artists Daniel Mills and Chimp in two

Look out for these and other colourful projects over the summer period.

Best wishes for the Christmas and New Year period.

separate workshops to examine mural sites and contribute to the design concepts for each site.

Daniel Mills and Chimp will install

Denise Johnson Community Development Advisor phone (04) 527 2792 email D enise .J ohnson @ uhcc . govt . nz

the student inspired murals during

Do you know that there are many lonely and socially isolated older people living in your community?

You can help by becoming a volunteer visitor for the Age Concern. For further information please contact: Melva Howard – Co-ordinator Hutt Valley AVS Phone: 5283366

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FUNDING Kia ora koutou

funding expo for February/March next

I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner. I am hugely food orientated and I am already fantasizing about what food I will consume over the festive period.

This year has absolutely flown by, the Community Development Team have been incredibly busy with projects such as Community Connect, Cheers to our Volunteers and the Youth Awards to name just a few of these rewarding projects.

year, I would love to hear from you about the kinds of funders you would like to see in attendance. Please contact me to discuss.

A new task that I have been assigned to recently is administration of City Street Appeals. If your organisation is considering a Street Appeal in 2016 please check out www.upperhuttcity. com/street-appeals for more information.

We’ve just finished all of our funding rounds for the year, with high numbers of applicants for all rounds. Check out the information inside Chatter about Creative Communities Funding Round

Take care over the festive season. Stay safe, and look out for one another, happy holidays!

Noho ora mai rā

1 2016. For information about our other funding rounds, you can check out www.upperhuttcity.com/funding After the success of two funding expos this year we are planning another

Amber Moffitt Administration & Funding Co-Ordinator phone (04) 527 2793 email amber.moffitt@uhcc.govt.nz

School Holiday Toddler Time Saturday 9, 16, 23 & 30 January 2016 8 - 10am Under 1s $2.00, Under 5s $3.10 Supervising adults are free No bookings necessary

For more info tel: 04 527 2113, or visit: www.h2oxtream.com 10

WELLBEING & CONNECTEDNESS Kia ora koutou Last month I had the pleasure of running Positive Ageing Week.

A week of fun activities catered to the 50+ year olds in our local community. Activities included; a Devonshire Tea morning, Glow Worm walk, Free entry to H20 Xtream, Homai Hoatu, Safe Hutt Valley expo, journey into Meditative Labyrinths, and a refresher driving course.

Thank you to all those in the community who got involved!

With Christmas just around the corner, you might like to keep in mind those families who need a bit of extra help over this season.

There are lots of ways you can get involved such as connecting

volunteer your time, donating to a foodbank or donating gifts for families in need. If you want to contact a local Community Group, The Upper Hutt City Community Directory is available online at www.upperhuttcity.com or in hard copy from the Upper Hutt City Council.

I wish everyone a safe and happy season, remember to have fun and create great memories. See you all in 2016!

Haere rā

Tania Wilkinson Community Development Advisor phone (04) 527 2794 email tania.wilkinson@uhcc.govt.nz

with local community groups to

Having an event? Need some equipment?

Summer is near and Activation have available for community and recreation groups the following resources to loan out:

• Easy-up Sunshade • Marquee • Cancer Society umbrellas, sunscreen & stands • Activation covered trailer For further information and to book contact Ellie tel: 04 527 2148 or email ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz

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Creative Communities Upper Hutt Upper Hutt City Council administers approximately $34,500 per year on behalf of Creative New Zealand. These funds are split into two funding rounds per year and go towards community art projects to encourage and inspire Upper Hutt residents to become involved in the arts.

Funding Round Two recently closed, 21 eligible applications were submitted, requesting $59,877.95 in total, there was $18,043.00 to allocate.

Funding Round 1 for 2016 will open on Monday 1 February and close on Friday 18 March.

The committee will hold their allocation meeting on April 12, 2016. There will be an opportunity for applicants to speak in support of their applications Applicants will be notified of the allocation outcomes mid-May 2016.

Please visit www.upperhuttcity.com/creative for more information, application forms and guidelines.

Creative Communities Funding Scheme Round One allocated $1357.00 towards the Hutt Valley Singers and the Upper Hutt Brass Brand’s performance of “The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace.”

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The New Zealand Festival ‘On the Road’ presentsChalk About Curious Seed (United Kingdom)

Where: The Gillies Group Theatre at Expressions, Upper Hutt

Creative show for kids explores the big questions

Tickets: Early Bird $35, General Admission $39, child $18 (excl fees) from Ticket Direct

‘Some of the most brilliantly imaginative, humorous, touching theatre I have seen this year.’ – The Times Part theatre, part dance, Chalk About is fifty minutes of family-friendly fun (for kids aged eight and older) played out on a giant chalkboard stage.

Armed only with their wits and a few pieces of chalk, Chalk About performers Christine Devaney and Niels Weijer take an old playground game and turn it into a playful, funny and often moving look at how we fill in the outlines of each other’s identities.

Join Christine and Niels on their journey as they ask some of life’s big questions: What makes us who we are? Is it where we are from? Or how we talk? Is it the way we dance? Our pasts, our futures...?

When: Wed 9 March, 7pm

Duration: 50mins Recommended for ages 8+ Chalk About is partnered by Stuff with support from Creative Scotland.

New Zealand Festival ‘On the Road’ is partnered by NZ Community Trust and Upper Hutt City Council.

About the New Zealand Festival The New Zealand Festival is the longest running and largest multi-arts festival in New Zealand. We celebrate the world’s top international artists and nurture and present work from some of Aotearoa’s best artists and producers. In 2016 we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Festival and welcome audiences from New Zealand and Australia and artists from all over the world to Wellington from 26 February – 20 March 2016. For more information visit www.festival.co.nz

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES Over recent years, New Zealand has

established and are

become home to an increasingly

ready to help.

diverse range of people and communities from different cultures.

Many of these new settlers are migrants seeking new opportunities in New Zealand, while others are refugees who, for different reasons, are unable to remain in their

If you: * are new to the region from around New Zealand or from around the world * want to meet some friends * need some help to settle in

homelands.

* are interested in local activities

For anyone settling into a new

You can come and see us at our Hot

country, there are the immediate concerns to contend with – finding a home, a job and schools for your children. Beyond these initial imperatives, there are ongoing challenges such as making new friends, understanding the language, accents and different ways of your new country and finding the confidence and support to maintain and enjoy their own culture in their

Seat at the Upper Hutt City Library every first Wednesday of the month, 10 -11am.

You can join our morning tea every third Thursday of each month 10am to 11:30 am at the Limelight CafĂŠ in the Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre just down the road from the library, or contact them directly on 022 127 1778

new setting.

It is for these reasons that Multicultural New Zealand working together with Newcomers Networks in the Hutt Valley Region have been

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Jane Cherry Community Programmes Coordinator (Acting) phone (04) 527 2171 email jane.cherry@uhcc.govt.nz

Regional Community Directory Upper Hutt City Council has joined other councils in the Wellington Region to provide a regional community group and service directory. Users can refine their searches by region and activity and view venue and accessibility details.

Community Finder currently has over 2,000 organisations listed.

with funding from the Capital Coast District Health Board and Wellington City Council and has huge benefits to residents throughout the whole region. We encourage Upper Hutt City Community and Service Groups to add and maintain their group details on the website:

Jenny Rains, Wellington City Council Manager City Communities and Grants, who has been leading the development of the directory, describes the focus of CommunityFinder as “to link groups and services across the greater Wellington region. The new directory has improved search functionality, allowing searches by city and suburb, and view options on a map. CommunityFinder also has detailed information on the accessibility features of services and venues.�

For more information or if your group requires assistance with signing up, please contact Amber Moffitt 04 527 2793 or amber.moffitt@uhcc.govt.nz

www.communityfinder.org.nz

The online directory was made possible

Funding Support: Access Tonic Magazine for free!

The Tonic Magazine is a great resource for Community Groups to access a range of info on upcoming funding rounds, working with volunteers, knowing more about Boards, fundraising tips and more. The magazine focuses on practical ideas and down-to-earth advice on topics that affect most not-for-profit groups, big or small.

It can be accessed for free at Upper Hutt City Library in the reference area or if you want your own copy for your organisation sign up at: www.exult.co.nz 15

Is your home making you sick?

Learn how to make your home warmer, drier, and healthier.

BOOK YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION ON 385 0500 Or find out more at www.upperhuttcity.com/waste-sustainability/eco-friendly-home-advice

IHC in your community Take a moment to connect with someone with an intellectual disability and do what you want to do, when you want to do it, with a new friend.

IHC’s volunteer program is all about one to one friendships! We found that people with intellectual disabilities spend the majority of their time with family members or paid staff and they don’t have the same chances to make friends as everyone else.

You can make a difference in the life of someone by taking the time to get to know them and supporting them to achieve goals in their life.

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to do with your friend and when you want to do it. We match you with someone who has similar interests to you so that you both have fun. There is a lot of choice and flexibility to work around your busy life.

For more information visit: www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/ volunteering/ Or contact Brad De Abreu 021 244 2805 or brad.deabreu@ihc.org.nz

Read Write Plus is seeking volunteer tutors

Help an adult improve their reading, writing and maths skills, and gain full training, ongoing support and professional development.

We are looking for people who: •

Have experience and /or an interest in tutoring adults;

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Are able to complete a programme of study at Level 5; and

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Are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Course dates for 2016 Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11, 12, 13 February 25, 26, 27 February 10, 11, 12, March 31 March, 1 & 2 April

To register your interest, please contact Maureen Gillies, Learning Manager: Tel 04 528 0286, or email readwriteplus@xtra.co.nz Community House 4, 18 Logan Street (behind REPCO) Visit our website: www.readwriteplus.co.nz

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Funding Expo

A funding evening was held on November 4, 2015, at Upper Hutt City Library with Council, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), Hutt Mana Charitable Trust and Isport each presenting an overview of their funding schemes. 32 community organisations attended the funding expo. After the presentations by funders, community groups were given an opportunity to speak with each funder, have their questions answered and network with other groups. Feedback was positive with requests for a similar expo to be held in 2016.

Funding dates and key information that you might want to make note of are: Department of Internal Affairs Lottery Community funding round will be open from 4 November to 9 December 2015. To check the fund priorities and key application criteria go to: www.communitymatters.govt.nz/Fundingand-grants---Lottery-grants---LotteryCommunity Anyone requesting grants will need to use the new online system. For information and guidance notes on how to register your organisation in the new system visit www.communitymatters.govt.nz/newonline-system-Learn-more For more information or assistance with the registration process contact: 0800 824 824, email wellingtondiafunding@dia.govt.nz

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Hutt Mana Charitable Trust (HMCT) HMCT have two funding rounds per year.

Their 2016 dates are: 1 – 26 February 2016 1 – 26 August 2016 To learn more about the funding given out by the HMCT, including their criteria, application forms, previous outcomes, please visit: www.hmct.org.nz/grants.htm ISport Focuses on Youth and Sport. They have funds for individuals and for teams. They identify talented youth that might not necessarily have all of the support they need to be amazing. Isport provides long term funding and support to enable individuals to meet their potential.

Isport also supports teams in communities with gear and equipment. There are three funding rounds per year.

Please check out their website here for more information: http://isport.org/nz/

FREE

dental care for under 18s That’s something to smile about

Bee Healthy Regional Dental Service is the community-based dental service for the Wellington Region.

Children receive FREE dental care from birth until their 18th birthday.

» Need to enrol? » Book an appointment? » Update your details?

Call 0800 TALK TEETH 0800 825 583

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Hello, my name is Erica Herron, I am the

our programmes

new Community Development Advisor

will be closing soon,

looking after Employment Support.

however they will return

There are many programmes in which I

in the New Year. Please see

can assist with your employment needs

dates below:

including Careers Clinic, Job Seekers Club or Breakfast Club. I can help with CV and cover letter preparation,

Christmas Employment Support Hours: •

Employment Support - on leave

job search skills, career planning &

24 December returning 5 January

development or personal confidence

2016

and interview preparation.

•

Breakfast Club – keep your eye out

The six week women’s Breakfast Club

in Library News and The Leader

has been successfully completed by

for next year’s dates, or contact

twelve women in the 4th term this

me on 04 5272795 to register your

year. In today’s highly competitive

interest.

job market Breakfast Club offers participants tools and skills such as tailored CV and cover letter

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year!

writing, interview styles and tips and presentation to enhance employment opportunities. Contact me to register

Erica Herron Community Engagement Team Leader (Acting)

your interest for next year’s course. email

phone (04) 529 0083 erica.herron@uhcc.govt.nz

With Christmas just around the corner,

Coming soon - January - February 2016

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FREE ENTRY / FREE FOOD / FREE DRINKS NAU MAI HAERE MAI – ALL WELCOME

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Holiday Programme

Summer Holidays 2015/16 OSCAR ed approv

16th December - 29th January

Surf’s Up 5 - 8 years Hang Ten 9 - 13 years

$30 per da y

Book now!

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Time Bank Upper Hutt

Time Bank Upper Hutt is a community organisation founded in 2012 to connect the local community and get back to the way we were when neighbours knew each other and helped each other in their daily lives.

Time Bank Upper Hutt aims to develop a trading system empowering local communities.

The key features of time banking are: •

converts personal time into purchasing power

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stretches cash further

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values community work

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improves quality of life

•

one good turn rewards another

As part of our fund raising we run No Lights No Lycra, which is not about technique and being a good dancer, it’s about the experience of dancing. It’s a time to dance independently in the company of others. It is a place to shake out the stresses of your week. It is inclusive; everyone is welcome and most of all its fun!

This is an alcohol and drug free environment. You don’t need to dress up, spend money or have a partner. All you need is the genuine love of dancing. We dance in a darkish room so you don’t need to feel shy. No Lights No Lycra will be back on 9th February 2016, fortnightly at the Hapai Club Rooms, Fergusson Drive.

To find out more please contact us at timebankupperhutt1@gmail.com or find us on www.facebook.com/timebankupperhutt and NLNL Upper Hutt

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