​Last month during the peak of Winter, we were joined down at Windsor Reserve by approximately 300 brave and brazen members of the community for a truly life affirming experience!

We were welcomed by the inimitable Chris Mullane, the Druid of Devonport, before the entire crowd of costumed oddballs plunged into the icy waters of the Waitematā !

Once the shrieks and squeals had subsided, all the participants enjoyed a complimentary hot soup donated by The Officer's Mess, and a sausage sizzle provided by 1st Devonport Scout Group, as well as a prize giving.

Hōtoke/Winter Fun Tamariki Play continues this month.  For children aged 0-5, Tamariki Play sessions are a time to play with big toys, be active and make new friends. Held every Tuesday morning, 9:30am-11am, including the school holidays, at The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont.  The free, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and socialised during the colder, wetter months.  Caregiver supervision is required. 

Hōtoke/Winter Fun Preschool Play is back! Tamariki time to play with big toys, be active and make new friends. Starting on 1st June, sessions will be held every Tuesday morning, 9:30am-11am, including the school holidays, at The Rose Centre, School Rd, Belmont. 
​The free, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and socialised during the colder, wetter months. 
Caregiver supervision is required. ​

Digital Essentials Pathway is a free 4 week course designed for seniors who are brand-new digital users. A new programme is starting at Devonport Library on Tuesday 1st June and will be held on consecutive Tuesdays until 22 June – session times are 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The sessions will provide learners with the essential skills they need to get online and start creating their own digital footprint.  For more information and to register your place go to www.steppingup.nz or contact Toby at Tech Tutors on 021 148 1834.


In conjunction with the Auckland Festival of Photography (3 – 20 June ) Sampford Cathie will be exhibiting at Devonport Library – “Retrospection: 100 years of Devonport”. Sampford Cathie embeds his contemporaneous photographs within historical images drawn from the Auckland Libraries’ heritage collections. Cathie’s composed photographs capture the effects of cumulative change and the magic of buildings and streetscapes when they withstand the tests of time.


Now that winter has arrived, Devonport Market moves inside to the iconic Devonport Ferry Terminal.  Taking place on Saturday 5th June, 9:00am-2:00pm Queen’s Birthday Weekend, Devonport Market’s creators and makers are excited to meet you in the warmth inside the ferry terminal with new stallholders to introduce their new products and show off their wonderful creations.  


The Devonport Mid Winter Dip is taking place on Sunday 20 June.  Register at Windsor Reserve from 11:15am with the dip in the sea taking place at 12:00pm at Devonport beach, Windsor Reserve.  Come along in your best swimming costume and join us in celebrating mid-winter at this iconic Devonport event.  The dip in the sea will be followed by a free cup of hot soup for all swimmers and prize giving, plus there will be sausage sizzle for sale.  For more info contact Amanda 0211847271.


Matariki Festival at Bayswater is happening on Saturday 3 July, 3pm-7pm at Bayswater School.  The family entertainment includes Kapa Haka, bonfire and lights, food trucks, drinks, games, rides and a market.  Entry by koha.


Mā te wā,
Maria

Kia ora koutou,
 
We would love to welcome you to our upcoming Devonport Community Network meeting on Thursday 13 May, 10am-12noon at the Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Parade, Devonport - all are welcome and a complimentary morning tea is provided.

This meeting is a great opportunity for community organisations and residents alike to promote their activities, hear about what others are doing and find out about possibilities for collaboration.
The session commences with morning tea and a chance to network informally followed by guest speaker Giovanni Coco from the School of Environment at Auckland University: You may have heard recently about coastal buildings in New Zealand becoming uninsurable over the next few decades due to climate change. Giovanni will be talking to us about the type of work they do to predict flooding under climatic changes for the whole of New Zealand and then look at the implications for Devonport. 

Street parking is available and the building is wheel chair accessible.
​We look forward to seeing you there!
For more info, contact Maria ph: 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
 
Ngā mihi,
Maria Teape, Devonport Community Coordinator

Second Hand Records farewell concert, an extravaganza of four top folk bands, is taking place on Monday 10th May, 8pm at The Bunker on Takarunga/Mt Victoria.  After releasing six studio albums, the blog, booking agent, record label, and indie-folk champion would like to go out with a bang.  Featuring Albi & The Wolves, Fables, Looking For Alaska and You, Me, Everybody. This will be a special gig.  Tickets are $25 and booking is essential. Phone: 09-445-2227 or email: realmusic@xtra.co.nz


Company Theatre presents Cat On A Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, directed by Sian Davis.  A 20th Century Classic not to be missed with a stunning cast and set!  Set in the early ‘50’s in a plantation home in the Mississippi Delta, it is the story of a Southern family in crisis, especially Brick and wife Margaret (usually called Maggie or "Maggie the Cat"), and their interaction with Brick's family over the course of one evening's gathering.  There is also comedy and warmth as the gripping story unfolds.  The season runs from 15th to 29th May at The Rose Centre – for more information on session times and to purchase tickets, visit: www.companytheatre.co.nz


The Vic have a great line-up of events this month including Seniors Morning Tea at The Vic, happening every Thursday morning, 10.30am - enjoy a film with complimentary morning tea. The Julie Lamb Outfit performs on Friday 21st May, 8.00pm – self described as an 8 piece collaborative music family, coaxing kick-arse funky pop music into the multiverse. Get lost between the stories and the groove and find yourself in a high energy smile-a-minute space. The Vic’s Open Mic Night’s continue at 8pm on the last Thursday of the month in the Music lounge.  More information on all The Vic’s events can be found on their website: www.thevic.co.nz

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The Stanley Bay School Stampede is back! Happening on Sunday 30 May, 10am-1pm, challenge yourself on the 1.5km obstacle course for kids, adults and families, and then slip and slide into their giant mud pit!  Starting and finishing at the school, do as many laps as you dare!  There will be lots of fabulous spot prizes plus there is going to be an epic raffle.  For more information, visit: www.lacticturkey.co.nz/stanleybaystampede. ​
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Kia ora everyone,
I just wanted to take a quick moment to introduce myself! My name is Holly and I will be taking over from the wonderful Julia Mak as Promotions Coordinator for the Devonport Peninsula Trust. I'm a bit of a Devo long hauler, having lived here most of my life, and now I'm lucky enough to raise my own bebes here with my partner Chris. I love growing food, ocean swims and in my previous life I ran a ceramic arts business in Belmont. I'm looking forward to crossing paths and getting to know you all in this very special community.
Holly x

​You still can't come to Athletics this week, so here we are again bringing a little bit of Athletics to you!
The Devonport Kids Athletics series is designed for you to have fun, and have fun safely while you build a few skills along the way. 
Last week we looked at some fun things to try at home.
Here are some more activities that you can try. You can do these by yourself, or someone else in the family might like to join in the fun! We start with 3 big stretches, and then get wild with some animal moves. (click on images to read more)

 You can't come to Athletics this week, so we are bringing a little bit of Athletics to you!
The Devonport Kids Athletics series is designed for you to have fun, and have fun safely while you build a few skills along the way.
Here are some activities that you can try at home. You can do these by yourself, or someone else in the family might like to join in the fun! We start with 3 big stretches, and then get wild with some animal moves. Enjoy! (click on the images to read more)

We kick off the festive season in Devonport with a weekend of celebration and fun; Friday After 5 on Friday 4th December and Devonport Santa Parade & Christmas Festival on Sunday 6th December.  On Friday, come along to Clarence St for Devonport’s favourite street party with games and activities for all ages, food trucks and live music.  On Sunday, the Lions Santa Parade commences at 11am, from Clarence St, parading down Victoria Rd, followed by festivities in Windsor Reserve until 3pm.  Including Devonport Craft Market, plus there will be food and interactive/educational stalls, a preschool play zone and Dance in the Park.  Also happening on Sunday 6th December is the Ethical Christmas Market at Devonport Community House.