Published as 
Issue No. 64
27 February[??], 2013
Bus Service Review: As part of their advocacy on behalf of local people, late last year Christine, Linda and Miranda attended a further meeting with Metlink on the proposed changes to the bus network. Linda has taken the time to put together an update of the changes as they affect Houghton Valley and Southgate services. [No attachment]
A Walk in the Park: Council has recently carried out a major upgrade to Te Ranga a Hiwi track in the View Rd / Te Raekaihau Park. Ruby of View Rd has given it the paws-up seal of approval. [No attachment]
Film Night for March: Wednesday March 13 (please note that we are back to Wednesdays) 7.30 pm Houghton Valley School. Growing Change; A Journey Inside Venezuela’s Food Revolution, made in 2011 looks at the growing social movement of communities starting to take control of their food. Discussion and coffee to follow.
Community Dance: Several people are talking about the idea of a family dance/supper in our beautiful hall. Miranda is happy to get the ball rolling but it would be great to have a small organising team. Please ring her if interested.
Hall Working Bee: Reminder the Community Hall working bee is this Saturday March 1 – 4 pm, to help wash the outside walls and give it a light sand.
Tip from the community garden: Tomatoes are in abundance this year, why not save the seeds of one or two for next year. Cut and flatten the tomato between paper towels and leave to dry, then scrap away the flesh and put the seeds in a bag to dry off more and be ready for the next season.
Wanted to buy/swap: Small freezer. Ken and Miranda.