Hi all,
November 2017 Devonport Peninsula eNews submissions are due on Friday 20 October. If you have any community-related events, projects or info for the month of November 2017 you'd like included, please email details to me by the above due date: chris@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.
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Thanks so much!
Chris Cudby, Devonport Peninsula Trust Promotions Coordinator
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Following are some notices for upcoming opportunities/events, including upcoming Conservation Week events:
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Bayswater Halloween Trail 2017
When: Friday 27 October, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Bayswater Park
Mount your bike and put on your ghost shoes and explore our green route! Register between 5:00pm-6:00pm at Bayswater Park by the playground. We have another fantastic Bayswater Halloween Trail lined up for you this year with a fun new questionnaire and more decorations, tricks and treats than ever! For more info and to download the registration form head along to our website.
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Winter Fun Preschool Play Mornings
When: Tuesdays 9:30am - 11:00am, runs to 24 October
Where: The Rose Centre, School Road, Belmont
Toddler time to play with big toys, be active and make new friends. Sessions are casual/free entry, caregiver supervision required. For more info, contact Moira or Maria ph: 09 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.
Special thanks to The Rose Centre and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their support.
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Street Get-Togethers
Devonport Peninsula Trust has some funding available to encourage people living in the Devonport peninsula area (Devonport to Hauraki Corner) to get together with their neighbours to develop neighbourhood connections.
If you'd like to hear more please contact Maria on ph: 09 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.
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Conservation Week
Saturday 14 October to Sunday 22 October
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Free guided tours of North Head
By local historian Dave Veart
When: Sunday 15 October, 11:00m and 1:00pm
Venue: Meet at North Head, summit next to Building 1 (1885 Barracks) |
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For thousands of years, Maungauika / North Head has stood sentry to the entrance of Auckland Harbour. Bring a torch and explore the tunnels and underground rooms, examine the rare disappearing gun and learn about the men and women who served and worked here. This event is part of Conservation Week.
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Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Thank You BBQ
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Wine and weeds
When: Sunday 15 October, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Birkenhead Point and Le Roys Bush
Neighbours mix and mingle, look at maps of the area, meet like minded people, share what you like about your neighbourhood and learn from each other. The rat team will be on hand if you want to join the Le Roys Bush rat control halo project, contributing to Pest Free Kaipatiki. This event is part of Conservation Week. |
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Taka Talks: Conservation
When: Thursday 19 October, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue: Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand, Takapuna
Cost: Free
An evening of conservation lectures, for more info see HERE. This event is part of Conservation Week. |
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Free guided tours of Fort Takapuna
By local historian Dave Veart
When: Sunday 22 October, 11:00am and 1:00pm
Venue: Meet at Fort Takapuna in the car park in front of the fort |
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In the late 1800s, New Zealanders were afraid that their ports were open to attack from the Russian navy, these were known as the ‘Russian war scares’. To stop this happening a chain of forts was built around the coast and amongst the most elaborate of these was Fort Takapuna.
Empty of ammunition now the fort has been restored by the Department of Conservation and tour/s will explore the maze of underground tunnels and rooms and tell some of the stories of this fascinating place. This event is part of Conservation Week
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