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Follow us to show your support and keep up to date with what's happening in your community: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Neighbourly.
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Check out the Devonport Peninsula Community Events Calendar 2021 at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz for a listing of upcoming community events.
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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: Board Room, Ground Floor, 1 The Strand, Takapuna
Upcoming Meetings:
Business Meeting
Tuesday 20th July, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Devonport Peninsula Trust is Hiring
The Devonport Peninsula Trust has got two opportunities to join our small but impactful team!
We are looking for a skilled events organiser and an events assistant for our popular Summer events.
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We are looking for someone friendly and outgoing who can relate well to tamariki and their Whānau/caregivers, who has an understanding of grassroots community events and our local peninsula community.
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Key responsibilities are to manage or assist with the Trust’s popular, annually recurring events, e.g. Summer Fun Tamariki Play, Kids Athletics, Devonport Christmas Festival and others, working closely with the other Summer Events Staff and Devonport Community Coordinator.
The roles are both part time fixed term capacity.
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Follow the links below for more details and to apply, we look forward to hearing from you!
https://jobs.shorejobs.co.nz/jobs/1230596
https://jobs.shorejobs.co.nz/jobs/1230608
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Hōtoke/Winter Fun Preschool Play
When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am - 11am
Where: The Rose Centre/Te Whare Rose, School Road, Belmont
Cost: Free
Preschool Play is BACK for Winter!
A wonderful opportunity for your tamariki to play with big toys, be active and make new friends! |
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Every Tuesday morning, including the school holidays.
These FREE, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and socialised during the colder, wetter months, as well as being a great opportunity for parents to have a hot drink and chat.
Caregiver supervision is required, and the usual precautions are being taken at Covid-19 Alert Level 1.
Thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for their support.
Please follow along on Facebook for more details and updates.
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Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Job Opportunity
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for you to join the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki rōpū/team!
Do you want to get involved in this impactful community-led & volunteer powered mahi?
There are always many opportunities to volunteer, but right now RTH is looking to fill a part time Office & Administrative Support role.
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Follow the link here for more information and to submit your application.
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Ongoing Weekly Gatherings
Shoal Bay Eco-corridor Restoration
When: Volunteers gather every Monday morning.
Where: Paddy's Bush Restoration (9:30 am, July 5th and 19th)
Philomel Coastal Fringe Restoration (9 am, July 13th and 26th)
Email Lance for more details: lance@rth.org.nz
Ngātaringa and Takararo Native Plant Nurseries
When: Volunteers gather every Tuesday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (12:30pm for shared lunch weather permitting)
Email Lance for more details: lance@rth.org.nz
Ngātaringa Eco-corridor Project
When: Volunteers gather every Friday, 9:00am.
Email Anne Mcmillon for more details: mctocker@gmail.com
For general info and to join the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki team follow them on Facebook here. You can contact Lance via email: lance@rth.org.nz
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Community Funding Opportunity
The 2021/22 Lottery Community Fund round one is now open. Applications will be accepted up until midnight on Wednesday 14 July 2021.
The Fund provides grants for not for profit organisations with community or social service focus for ongoing costs or projects which help improve the quality of people’s lives in their communities.
Read more here.
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More information about the Lottery Community Funding and required documents can be found at www.communitymatters.govt.nz.
Get in touch to make sure you don’t miss out. Contact a local advisor on freephone 0800 824 824 between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
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Bayswater School Matariki Festival
When: Saturday 3rd July, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Bayswater Primary School, Bayswater Ave
Cost: Free
Bayswater Primary's famous annual Matariki Festival!
With wonderful Kapa Haka performances, games, inflatables and a market amongst lots of other exciting entertainment.
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You can look forward to delicious food trucks and a bar, as well as the crowd favourite BONFIRE!
Nau mai, haere mai and enjoy a mid-winter hui taurima, celebrating the Māori New Year and our beautiful community.
For more details you can follow along on Facebook.
www.matarikifestivalbayswater.com
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Love Food Hate Waste - Love your Leftovers Cooking Workshop
When: Sunday 4th July, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Free
Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, at this free local workshop.
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Get inspired to love your leftovers again, with tips and hints for creating nibbles, pesto, drinks and more 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.
Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip and proudly brought to you by EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.
Register here.
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Newcomers Bookclub for Migrants
When: Saturdays from 7th August - 25th September, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Free
A book club for all migrants, an opportunity to study the great New Zealand writers as a window to the New Zealand culture.
A qualified English Teacher from English Language Partners New Zealand takes the group.
Register by email : aucklandnorth@newcomers.co.nz
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The Devonport Repair Cafe
When: Saturday 7th August, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
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The Devonport Repair Care is looking for volunteer repairers and general helpers for its first event in August.
Devonport Repair Café is a place where people gather to work on repairing objects of everyday life such as electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, clothing, and other items.
Please fill out this form to let us know you are available.
Find more info here.
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What's On at The Navy Museum
Matariki at the Navy Museum
When: Thursday 8th July, 10:00am - 11.30am
Where: Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
Cost: Free
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Join Te Taua Moana Marae at the Navy Museum to celebrate Matariki. Listen to Taonga Pūoro – Mᾱori instruments, learn how to use the poi and make a putiputi, flax flower and enjoy a Kapa haka performance.
More info here.
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Future Fleets - Holiday Activity
When: Saturday 10th July - Sunday 25th July, 10:00am - 5:00pm daily
Where: Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
Cost: $5 per child
Bring the kids down to the Museum for a July School Holiday Activity – Future Fleets
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Kids will learn about navy ships of the past, and get creative in thinking about navy ships of the future. Plus, enjoy a trail throughout the galleries, filling out an activity booklet as they go. Then, using upcycled materials, they’ll craft their very own 3D ship of the future.
Age: activity is suitable for children aged 3 years and above, parental supervision in the Museum is required at all times. Free pencil with every admission - *Pencils are not suitable for under 3s due to small parts.
Bookings are required for all groups. Please email: info@navymuseum.co.nz
More info here.
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Business On Toast with Sam Stubbs
When: Friday 9th July, 7:00am - 8:00am
Where: Corelli's Cafe, Devonport
Cost: Book in advance and pay $25 cash (this includes a donation to the Devonport Rotary Charitable Trust)
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Devonport Rotary and Devonport Business Association invite you to Business on Toast at Corelli's Cafe with guest speaker Sam Stubbs.
Sam Stubbs is the founder of Simplicity, NZ’s fastest growing KiwiSaver plan. Simplicity is a not-for profit KiwiSaver and Fund Manager that gives 15% of management fees to charity and invests with a conscience.
A delicious and bountiful breakfast for people living or working in and around Devonport and a great way to network with others in your community.
RSVP by Wednesday 7th July 2021 info@devonportrotary.co.nz
with Business on Toast in the subject line.
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Intergenerational Meet Ups
When: Mondays, 3:30pm - 5pmish, fortnightly
Where: Devonport
Cost: Free
Intergenerational Meet-Up sessions are a fun, informal opportunity for young and young at heart to share skills, and develop communication and understanding between the different generations.
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Sessions so far have included baking, craft, IT/device trouble shooting and more. New ideas for skill sharing activities are welcome. Attendance is free/casual.
For more info, contact Wendy: proco@xtra.co.nz
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Devonport Community House
Where: 32 Clarence Street, Devonport
Table Tennis
When: Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in and try your hand at some Table Tennis!
All equipment provided
Gold coin donation
No bookings required.
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Bells & Whistles Playgroup
When: Wednesdays, 9:30am - 11:00am (term time)
Come join in the fun at the Bells & Whistles playgroup which runs every Wednesday from 9:30am - 11:00am.
Gold coin donation.
Morning tea provided!
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July School Holiday Programme
The Devonport Community House Holiday Programme has some super exciting activities planned!
- Book one day or every day! Places are limited.
- 8:00am - 6:00pm each day
- 5 - 13 year olds
- $52.50 per child
- $50.00 per child, if booking siblings
- Additional fees may apply for some activities
- Taking bookings now on our webstie
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Takarunga Playcentre Call For Clothing Donations
Takarunga Playcentre has got their famous annual preloved clothing sale coming up in August and are calling on the local community for any clothing donations!
It's a great time of year to have a clear out, and they would gladly accept all kids and adults clothing that is in great condition.
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You can drop off inside the Takarunga Playcentre gate anytime, or contact below:
Phone: 027 880 2749
Email: takarunga@playcentre.org.nz
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Roundabout Charity Call for Donations
Have you got any good quality winter clothes, footwear and bedding that you would be happy to donate for families in need?
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Your local Tennis Plus NZ coaching team is working with Devonport Charity organisation Roundabout to bring warmth to Kiwi foster families across Auckland and Northland this winter.
The collection box is located inside the Ngataringa Tennis Club clubhouse till Friday 16th July. The clubhouse is open after school hours till late weekdays and on Saturday mornings.
Thank you for your support!
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Clare Senior and Nick Johnston at The Bunker
When: Monday 12th July, 8:00pm
Where: The Bunker, Takarunga/Mt Victoria
Cost: Admission is $5 members, $8 non-members.
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You are invited to come along for a special performance from local husband and wife musicians Nick Johnston and Clare Senior. Well-known amongst the Devonport community, Clare and Nick are steeped in traditional English and Scottish music, and also write their own songs about NZ heritage.
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Freya & Mema Wilda: Wildest Creatures I've Dreamed
When: Friday 16th July, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Student: $12.50, General: $22.50
Mema Wilda’s music springs from the salutations of fear, anger and sadness in balance with faith, hope and love.
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Freya is a talented young songwriter with a gentle voice and soaring vocals, writing songs of love, loss, longing and belonging with an insight and awareness that belies her years.
Live at The Vic this July!
Get your tickets here.
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Auckland Jazz Orchestra with Caitlin Smith
When: Friday 30th July, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Student: $25, General: $39
The Auckland Jazz Orchestra, with renowned songstress Caitlin Smith, return to The Vic to release their newest album East of The Sun. Featuring original contemporary arrangements of jazz standards, with stunning vocal interpretations, the band breathes fresh life into some well-loved tunes.
Tickets available here.
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Seniors Morning At The Vic
When: Every Thursday Morning, 10:30am
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: General Admission
Enjoy a film with complimentary morning tea, every Thursday morning at The Vic. Films screening this July include; In the Heights, Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), Bye Bye Morons (Adieu les Cons) and more. See https://www.thevic.co.nz/ for more details on films and tickets!
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Hot and Flustered Shadowcast
When: Friday 23rd July, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Cost: Students: $17.50, General: $20
Hot & Flustered Shadowcast presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show, who perform the cult classic live on stage while the movie plays behind them on screen. Get dressed up, to the movie or the theme, learn the dances, buy a prop kit, and enjoy this immersive theatrical experience!
Tickets available here.
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Open Mic Night at The Vic
When: Thursday 29th July, 8:00pm
Where: The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport
Come along and enjoy some up-and-coming talent at The Vic, happening at 8pm on the last Thursday of every month, in the Music lounge.
More information here.
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Education & Personal Development
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Age Concern North Shore Calendar of Activities
The Age Concern North Shore Calendar of Activities for 2021-22 is now available, containing approximately 325 listings of physical, social, support and learning activities for older adults, all run by Seniors or other groups and individuals in our community.
View the full calendar here.
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Connected Career Advice Pop-Up
When: Every Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Takapuna Connected Centre, 519 Lake Road, Takapuna
Cost: Free
Free, personalised career advice from our career experts, including:
- Make a personalised career plan
- Gain confidence
- Explore training and study options
- Look for job opportunities
- Writing and updating CVs
- Preparing for job interviews
To book a schedule contact: tak_employment_team@msd.govt.nz
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Tennis Plus
Where: Ngātaringa Tennis Club, 166 Calliope Road
Bastille Day celebrations on the court at Ngataringa
When: Wednesday 7th July
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Pick up your racket to come celebrate Bastille Day with Ngātaringa Tennis Club. With 14th July falling in the school holidays Ngataringa Tennis Club are bringing this fun annual event forward to 7th July. Join in with their French (& Kiwi!) players & coaches to have yet another fun day! All comers welcome to this free event & refer here for more information.
July Holiday Programme – multisport & fun!
9am to 12.30pm Mon 12 to Fri 16 July, and
9am to 12.30pm Mon 19 to Fri 23 July
Classes for all levels of players aged 3 - 16.
A fun & entertaining multisport format provides plenty of physical and technical games-based activities. All equipment provided, on rain or sun, weekly or casual attendances.
Tennis Academy - July Holidays
2:00pm to 5.00pm Wed 14 to Fri 16 July, and
2:00pm to 5.00pm Wed 21 to Fri 23 July
Pre-tournament and inter club conditioning for competitive players aged 10 - 18.
This intensive training format develops all key aspects of your game: technical, physical, mental and strategic through drills, skills and match play. Best as a 3 day course or daily attendance available.
Email: admin@tennisplus.co.nz
Visit Facebook here.
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Puanga Matariki Evening with Natanahira Pona
When: Saturday 10th July, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Depot Artspace - 28 Clarence st, Devonport
Cost: $15
Join artist, master carver & curator Natanahira Pona for a night of Hangi meal, live music and Puanga Matariki kōrero (talk).
If it is a clear night there will be some star gazing where Natanahira will point out Puanga & other significant stars.
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All ages welcome. A family friendly event.
Event starts at 6pm, Hangi at 7pm.
Supported by Depot Artspace in partnership with Restoring Takarunga Hauraki as part of the Indigenous Ecology and Arts Wananga
Please pre-order your Hangi by 3 July (max 80 orders)
Vegetarian is available but not Gluten free.
Pre-pay for hangi via online deposit by 3 July.
Pre order here.
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/puanga-matariki-evening/
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Te Hauhake – Harvesting (Matariki Exhibition)
When: 26 June – 10 July Openining Saturday 26 June 2-4pm
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
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This exhibition celebrates Puanga Matariki as we move forward in 2021. Ten participating artists bring their unique perspectives on Puanga Matariki – Joanne Barrett, Lindsay Antrobus Evans, Liz McAuliffe, Stacey Noel, Tira, Ngaroma Riley, Joanne Kyriazopoulos, Kristina Sokolova, Natanahira Te Pona and Brian Wright.
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/tehauhake/
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Summer Shimizu – Organic Wallpaper
When: Exhibition Dates: 15 – 19 July 2021 Opening: 2-4pm Saturday, 17 July 2021
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
Organic Wallpaper reconsiders beliefs about water conservation efforts. Often we think of conservation actions as respecting the planet, but our real motivation is to continue to use natural resources to our advantage.
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The natural world can be beautiful but at the same time ferocious and frightening. Humans have created various laws in order to minimise the cruelty for us, but in reality the natural world is cruel. Nature can be left alone to follow its own natural order. Mother Nature clearly breathed well during the first quarter of 2020. However, in reality, a more balanced approach is required in the long run. “How can we accept that our existence depends on the sacrifices of other living beings?”
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/organicwallpaper/
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Jane Walsh and Darnelle Louie – Chromatic Fields
When: Exhibition dates: Wed 14th – Wed 21st July 2021 Opening: Sat 17th July 2-4pm
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence Street, Devonport
Cost: Free
Chromatic Fields brings together the vivid paintings of local residents Darnelle Louie and Jane Walsh.
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Having met in art class at Mairangi Bay Art Centre, Jane and Darnelle noticed a sympathetic use of block colour and tonal contrast existing in both their practices. This specific use of colour is the most salient unifying thread between the two series of paintings included in this exhibition, their underlying rationale being derived from different wellsprings of memory and nostalgia.
https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/event/chromaticfields/
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Visit our Regular Listings page to view regular events, activities and services on the Devonport Peninsula.
Featured listings for June 2021:
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The Anglican Community Op Shop in The Arcade
Open: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm
Where: The Arcade, Victoria Road, Devonport
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The Anglican op shop team hope you will enjoy the new layout in the shop as much as their staff do!
Come in, check it out and browse for your winter wardrobe or maybe some school uniforms, kitchen things, or knick-knacks.
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Devonport Market
When: The first Saturday of every Month,
Venue: Summer - Windsor Reserve, Devonport
Winter - Devonport Ferry Terminal
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Devonport Market partner with amazingly creative and talented local stallholders from around Devonport and Auckland to bring you things that are local yet unique for your home. They understand that your home is your special place and you want to make it look and feel happy and a place you want to, well, come home too !
So come on down and talk to the makers and the creators behind the scenes to learn about the amazing things they make and take home something special because you'll love what you buy at Devonport Market.
www.devonportmarket.com
www.facebook.com/thedevonportmarket
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1st Devonport Scout Group
Give your son or daughter a great start in life - join the Scouts!
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There are four youth sections: Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
They all meet weekly during school terms, with plenty of outside activities organised too.
Keas - for ages 5½ to 8 years old (school years 1-3) meet Mondays 4:30-5:30pm or Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm
Cubs - for ages 8 to 11 years old (school years 4-6) meet Mondays 6:00–7:30pm or Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Scouts (11-14) and Venturers (14-18) are a natural progression from these younger groups.
All sessions are run by a team of qualified and committed volunteer Leaders, who mentor a youth-led fun and rewarding programme that builds self-reliance and teamwork, leadership, strong values, and skills to be active in the outdoors. Our purpose: We empower youth through adventurous experiences to lead lives that make a positive difference. So for loads of FUN, Life Skills, Self Esteem, and plenty more…
Register now for 3 trial visits by emailing devonport.scouts@gmail.com
They are a busy Scout Group and membership spaces aren't always available so get in touch now to see when your child can join. And if you enjoy working with youth and want to help, ask for yourself too!
For more information see their website here.
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