Devonport Community News - June 2018

Belmont/Bayswater Winter Fun Preschool Play is starting up on Tuesday 5th June at The Rose Centre in Belmont.  Sessions run from 9:30am-11am every Tuesday (including the school holidays) until 30th October.  It’s a fantastic opportunity to keep your little ones active as well as meeting new people and making new friends during the colder, wetter months.  Attendance is casual, with free entry and caregiver supervision is required.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Kaitahi Bayswater, a monthly free community dinner, is taking place on Wednesday 20th June, 5:30pm - 8:30pm at the Belmont Park Bowling Club, 46 Roberts Ave Bayswater.  It is a people powered feast that is all about bringing the community together to share a meal made from rescued food.  This local initiative is supported by the Bayswater Community Committee, the Devonport Peninsula Trust, The Little Village Grocer and Shore to Thrive. Everyone is welcome! Anyone who would like to help with preparation or tidying up after please email: stephen@ancad.org.nz or brianna@villagegrocer.co.nz


Restoring Takarunga-Hauraki’s next meeting is being held on Thursday 21st June at 6pm.  Come along to hear about the latest projects happening, share your pest-free news/views and find out about upcoming opportunities.  The meeting venue is to be confirmed, check the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki facebook page for details closer to the time or email pestfreedevonport@gmail.com


Enjoy a cosy night by the fireplace at The Bunker, Takarunga/Mt Victoria for one of Devonport Folk Club’s concerts coming up this month.  On Monday 18th June at 8pm Diane Ponzio will be in concert and then on Sunday 24th at 8pm, Bunker Hill Unplugged will be performing.  More details available at www.devonportfolkmusic.co.nz


The Bayswater Quiz Night is happening on Saturday 30th June at the Sir Peter Blake Memorial Hall, Bayswater School. The event includes a licensed bar, spot prizes, live auction, delicious food, best dressed and a table award. You can also pre-order a cheese plate for your table for $30. Doors open at 6:30pm, the Quiz starts at 7:30pm. Tickets $20 or $150 for a table of 8 – available from the school office or phone 445 6226.


Watch this space – the Devonport Mid Winter Swim is coming up soon!  The date has yet to be announced but its time to start thinking about your best Devonport Mid Winter Swim costume and preparing for the chilly plunge!


Nga mihi
Maria
Devonport Community Coordinator, Devonport Peninsula Trust

Also published in Channel Magazine June 2018