July 2, 2019
A Community Weekend of Events
Koha Coffee: coming up this Saturday July 6 from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, or thereabouts. As well as a general social catch-up we were wondering whether this time could also be spent as a repair cafe, or repair networking opportunity. Come along and we can discuss solutions to what you might like to have help with, or tell us what you can help to fix and/or up-cycle. And we can go from there …
Planting day at Bann Street Reserve: coming up Saturday July 6 from 10.00 am -12.00 midday. Help us revegetate out local landscape! We will be running a few of these planting sessions, starting this Saturday. Bring a spade and sturdy footwear. The postponement date Saturday 20 July (or possibly a second planting day if we don’t get all the plants in on the first session).
Houghton Valley Progressive Association AGM: this is coming up this weekend and anyone interested in community projects or being involved or is welcome. We will be meeting at the hall on Sunday 7 July at 4 pm.
What DID you want to see in the Valley?
You may remember that Mr Monkey conducted a survey a couple of months ago. There was a relatively low overall response rate and this means the sample may not reflect the wider community. However the response rate for the Council’s two recent huge surveys was less than 2% of the adult population, so it’s about on par even if Mr. Monkey did try his hardest. Thanks to Ken and Rachael for putting it all together for him. Here are a few of the results:
- Most respondents live local to the community hall;
- Craft fair, pop up shop, local market and games nights are most popular suggestions;
- Dinner and dance, beer making and reading least popular suggestions;
- There is interest in events for youth;
- All respondents found HV hall a suitable (or more than suitable) venue;
- Promoting community connections is an important benefit to most, with spray-free zones being the lease important to most.
- The community newsletter, facebook and neighbourly are the most preferred communication methods with the noticeboard being the least popular.
Wee Free Library
Oh no! Someone has been throwing the books over the fence and it’s becoming a regular nuisance. I think it probably happens in the dark but keep your eyes open so we can reform this odd person.
Wellington Light Rail
The FIT Wellington website: includes basic information on recommended design features and performance expectations for a light rail system in Wellington. It provides answers to questions already asked by other residents’ groups along the route. There is a CONTACT form if you wish to request feedback on specific issues for your neighbourhood, or you can email questions or comments direct to them.
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