Published as Issue No. 55
25 October, 2012
Welcome to people who have joint the list in the last two weeks.
A Fair-ly busy community: Months in the making, many hours in the baking, and growing and organising … this Saturday is Houghton Valley’s biggest annual event, the School Fair. It’s become something of tradition that even people who don’t have children at the school get involved. The gates open at 10 am and the fair lasts until 2 pm – just in time to walk up to the PlayCentre (through the community garden) to help them celebrate their 60th birthday from 2 – 4 pm. For people who missed the archaeological dig earlier this year some of the displays and items found will be shown.
Film Night: Wednesday 31 October Houghton Valley School 7.30 pm. Following on from the success of the first event there is now have the opportunity to see the recently made Urban Permaculture featuring Australian permaculture teacher Geoff Lawton. Small intensely cultivated city plots show how permaculture is used to create abundance. Expect more comfy chairs this time and a community catch-up over coffee and cake. For more information ring Miranda.
TriG working bee: starting at 2 pm Saturday, at the Alice Krebs Cottage – a last chance to put in a few more rescued grasses, and beginning the tree releasing, weeding process.
Town Belt review: Wellington City Council is reviewing how is manages the Town Belt and last year approved nine guiding principles for its management. They are now in the second stage of this work and seeking public views on the Draft Town Belt Management Plan including Legislative changes for a Parliamentary Bill that would strengthen the protection of the Town Belt. A copy of the summary document and the draft plan and drafting instructions are available on www.wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay/publicinput/2012-10-townbelt.html [link not current] and in Council libraries and the Council Service Centre at 101 Wakefield Street. Comments are due by Monday 10 December 2012.
- Te Kawakawa Commons working bee: Saturday 3 November 1 pm. In preparation for the opening day (December 9: more about that soon) a substantial pile of green waste needs to be dragged down the bank for Council pick up while the mulch needs to be brought up. Weeding is available for the less adventurously inclined. Tea and cake provided at regular intervals. For more information ring James.
Regards, Norman and Grant