Published as Issue No. 117
November 25, 2014
$29,289.56: Karen, one of the principal organisers, reports this is the provisional profit of this year’s school fair, She says this is believed to be the most raised at a Fair … “so give yourselves a huge pat on the back. Also, any feedback on how things went, what worked well and what could be improved upon would be really appreciated – any information that will help future coordinators – let us know and we can put it in the Fair File. Unless you are planning to do the job again next year of course, in which case just store it all in your head.”
The fair continues to be a real community event for Houghton Valley with wide involvement including former pupils and local people and an event that attracts and welcomes visitors from further afield.
HVPA: Houghton Valley Progressive Association will have the last meeting for 2014 at 3 pm on Sunday, 14 December at the Hall. There will be an agenda sent out to committee members a few days before the meeting so, if you want to be included on that list, email Ken.
Beach Art: After a conversation with the man responsible, local Mel wonders what people think of the balancing wood and rock beach art/sculptures which have become predominant along the coastline particularly between Houghton Bay and Red Rocks. Another local has sought clarification from Council about the status of these ‘man-made’ constructions.
Reporting in: Wellington City Council and consultants Cardno reported to the Houghton Valley community on Sunday on progress on ideas to ‘Lift the Creek’’ as the means to put an end to the leachate problem on the beach.
They are working to a briefing developed by local people in partnership with the Council. Discussions over afternoon tea at the community garden is increasingly the venue and process used to consider local issues although on this occasion time did not permit the promotion of the meeting in the newsletter.
Norman and contributors