|
Nearly There
We're getting closer to being able to open our doors again which is exciting to write. We look forward to welcoming you back to the house, once we're allowed.
Its been busy for us which means we have lots to tell you, make sure you scroll right to the bottom to find out.
Thursday night we had our AGM meeting and you can see our board members below. Please give a warm welcome to our new Chairperson, Aaron Clark, we are happy to have him on board.
Sadly due to Covid our Success Starts Here Event was cancelled in August. But thanks to Dress For Success we were able to give the clothes specifically chosen for each lady to them now. We thought that it would be a great boost for them to get the clothes during lockdown, especially as this has been a hard one for most. Last week we packaged up the clothes, goodie bags and hand-delivered them to our lovely ladies. The response was overwhelming and we have received some great pictures of the ladies in their new clothes. A big shout out to Charity Tea, Weleda, Living Nature & Clear Skincare for your kind donations for the goodie bags.
If things go well there are a couple of workshops at the end of November that hopefully can still go ahead, check them out below. Along with these workshops are a couple of online classes that are fun for the whole family. We hope to see you on the zooms.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date with anything new at the house.
If there something that you'd like to see at your Community House in 2021, then we would love to hear from you.
|
|
|
|
Highbury House & Early Learning Centre
Governance Board
Kia Ora koutou to the Highbury House whanau and broader Birkenhead community. My name is Aaron Clark and it is my great honour to be the new chairperson of the Highbury House board.
Growing up in Birkenhead and having lived within a few minutes of Highbury most of my life, I love being part of this community and am passionate about seeing it thrive and keep getting better for each generation.
My wife and I have three energetic girls that have had the most wonderful pre school years thanks to the one and only Highbury House ELC and it’s phenomenal teachers, and so hoping I can give back some of what we have gained through this governance and leadership role.
Outside of whanau time and supporting Highbury House I am a general manager for Genesis Energy focusing on technology and transformational project leadership.
I have been part of the Highbury House board since March 2020 and am excited to step into the chairperson role. A huge thank you to Sarah McGregor for the years of leadership she has given the Board and the great shape she got us into before passing the mantle.
I look forward to getting to know many of you better as Auckland opens back up and we can see each other again.
Noho ora mai
Aaron
|
|
|
Online Classes & Workshops
|
|
|
Creative Cooking
Sunday 21st November
10:30am-12:00pm
Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, at this free local workshop.
Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.
You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.
This is a FREE online workshop, please email Pip at pip@compostcollective.org.nz to register.
|
|
|
|
Coopers Troopers
Online Family Fitness
FREE
Join Eru Shelford for a fun, family friendly online exercise class that will leave you feeling energised and enthused.
These workouts are at your own place, at your own pace…and don’t worry , no one will be able to see you!
Zoom ID: 830 6530 6434
|
|
|
|
Screen Printing Workshop
Saturday 27th November
3:00 - 4:30pm
Learn the basics of screen print with Hayley from The Art Room Limited. In this workshop you will get to make 12 hand printed cards to take home.
It costs $30 per person and will be limited numbers.
If you would like to put your name down please email hayley@theartroom.co.nz
|
|
|
Kokedama Class
Saturday 27th November
11:00am - 1:00pm
Come and enjoy two hours of fun making and learning the art of Kokedama. You will get to make two Kokedama to take home and light refreshments to keep you going!
This class is a light and fun approach to the traditional Japanese Garden Art that has become so popular all over the world, by the time you leave, you will be ready to create and gift your own beautiful living Kokedama.
Classes cost $70 per person this includes everything you will need to create your beautiful Kokedama.
Click here to book.
|
|
|
|
Success Starts Here Clothing Delivery
|
|
|
|
|
Gumboot Friday
Friday 5th November
Helping connect young people with counsellors or therapists. All donations made to the Gumboot Friday Fund directly support kids in need.
We missed doing something for Gumboot Friday which was on the 5th of November, so we are encouraging you to donate directly to I Am Hope. You can donate by clicking here.
|
|
|
|
Movember
Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing a health crisis, yet it’s rarely talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent. Donate here.
|
|
Copyright © 2018 Highbury Community House, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
110 Hinemoa Street
Birkenhead
Auckland 0626
New Zealand
If you no longer want to receive these emails you can unsubscribe from this list.
|
|
|
|
