Published as Issue No. 51
September 13, 2012
Local Film night, Tuesday September 25 – 7.30 pm: This is the first of a monthly local film night looking at urban gardening, sustainable living and community building. Urban Roots is about growing local food and even farming in cities, resilience, imagination and dedication of people. Great film, coffee and interesting discussion. Venue – Houghton Valley School; more information – Miranda.
Spring is Sprung: As advertised in recent newsletters, three different planting and restoration groups will be busy in the area this weekend, TriG from 2 pm, Saturday and Friends of Buckley Rd and Te Raikaehau Point from 10 am Sunday. Note the Te Raikaehau Point event is two in one, starting with planting of shrubs etc. supplied by the Council followed at 11 am by participation in a rubbish clean-up and sausage sizzle.
Buy/sell/swap/give-away section in the Newsletter?: A number of people responded to this idea – all positively. Some have already provided items for inclusion, see below:
- ” … a positive initiative – who knows what may happen in the future?”
- “… yes, having a local/buy/sell/swap/ free-cycle section is a great idea”.
- ” … great idea – no problem with this list being used as you suggest.”
- ” … Great idea! Thanks so much for not only keeping this going but looking to make it even more valuable.”
- ” … Love it! Another thought – if people were heading away and wanted someone to stay in their house to feed pets, water gardens – perhaps someone else has family coming to stay who would like free/cheap accommodation.”
- “.… to develop the newsletter would be good however not to the point where either it is taken over as a ‘Trade Me’ style thingy and local news and information is lost. Perhaps featuring new services initially which could then be archived under specific heading eg building, garden, cooking, swap/trade etc … need to review what was there periodically.”
The objective is to support local exchange of goods and services. If you wish to include something please (i) limit to 50 words and (ii) include contact details for publication; phone, e-mail, or both. Feedback welcome on this pilot.
Regards Grant and Norman
SHARE/SWAP/TRADE:
- Ruth from Hornsey Rd. Mature, responsible grandmother offers free of charge babysitting/child minding to Houghton Valley/Hornsey Road parents who would appreciate the opportunity to have an occasional night out. Very happy to meet and discuss at either your home or mine.
- Miranda from Hornsey Rd has copies of ‘Organic NZ’ magazine to share. September/October edition features baby health, the dangers of smart meters, along with articles on food, gardening and communities. If you are not too far away she will deliver for return, say in a week, for the next person.
- Judy from View Rd needs a man (or woman!) to fill a hole in a plaster wall – there may be someone local to assist with that for a small fee or swap.
- Sunita from Sutherland Rd: Would anyone know where I can buy manure? My garden needs a boost badly.
- Norman from View Rd, will be looking to hire a student or two later in the year to help with a major section clearance project.