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.

The calendar is jam packed full of community activities this month!
 
Starting things off is our Summer/Raumati Fun Preschool Play mornings, commencing on Tuesday 3 November, 9:30am-11am, at Windsor Reserve, Devonport.  Raumati Fun also takes place at Bayswater Park, Bayswater on Thursday mornings, 9:30am-11am.  The free, casual attendance sessions, are a great way for tamariki and caregivers alike to be active, have fun and meet new people.  The mornings are weather and alert level 1 & 2 dependent.  Find more info here. 

Calling all spring equinox swimmers! Come along in your best swimming costume and join us in celebrating the spring equinox!
The dip in the sea will be followed by a free cup of hot soup for all swimmers and prize giving, plus sausage sizzle for sale.
No registration required, and attendance is free.
Follow this Facebook event for updates; event will only go ahead if Auckland is at Covid Alert Level 1!
For more info contact Amanda on 0211847271.
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/devonport-spring-equinox-swim-tickets-118117519681
Thanks to Donna Gustafson, Amanda French, The Officers Mess, Druid of Devonport, the Devonport Peninsula Trust and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for bringing the event together.

Bayswater Halloween Trail takes a break for 2020
​Earlier on in the year, the team at Devonport Peninsula Trust needed to make some decisions about the event programme for the coming 2020/2021 season.  After much consideration, it was decided to give the Bayswater Halloween Trail a break this year and we plan to bring it back next year. 

There were a number of reasons that informed our decision. One of the key reasons was the feeling amongst our team to provide a lower key event in a Covid-19 Alert Level 1 environment.  Another key reason is that the Bayswater Halloween Trail depends heavily on the generosity of sponsors, and in the current climate, we did not feel comfortable relying on our supporters in this way.

We want to thank the community for all their wonderful participation in this event and we look forward to bringing it back full steam next year.

Our Winter Fun Preschool Play mornings held at The Rose Centre in Belmont start this month.  Sessions will be held on Friday mornings, 9:30am-11am starting 24 July and continuing until 30 October (including the September/October school holidays). 
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, and extra precaution is being taken at Covid-19 Alert Level 1. Please visit our website for more details: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz