MARKET DAY AT BRIGHTON....

...I'm sure you know next Saturday, NOVEMBER 2nd, is our local MARKET DAY here in Brighton.....but did you also know this?

The TALK TENT will be there....with parenting advice from tots to teens....

So pop in for a PRIVATE CHAT with Alice Tickell, a childhood educator of many years standing.

Craft activities & care are provided for your children while you have a FREE 15 MINUTE consultation.....

just one of the many reasons to support our local market:):)

.......& while I'm here, don't forget THIS EVENT:

NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEK GET TOGETHER
AN EVENING GATHERING

AT ST FAITH’S HALL, Hawke St, New Brighton
 ON 30th October, 6.30-8.30pm.

ALL WELCOME! Come on your own or with a group of neighbours.

Explore the idea of starting a neighbourhood support group.

Speakers: Neighbourhood Support
              “Off The Wall” Graffitti Response

Free! Please bring something simple for supper
Hot Fair Trade drinks provided.

Neighbourhood Support Group Get Together...

...don't forget! It's on 6:30 -> 8:30pm OCTOBER 30th at St Faith's. 

Who do we turn to when disaster strikes?

Our shared experiences of the past 3 years have given us all some views on that question.

How do we pull all that together?

Our first and most vital source of help is our immediate neighbours.

There are so many inspiring stories in our recent history about neighbours helping each other through the shaky times, especially in the early days when we had no power, water, shops or public transport.

The Neighbourhood Week Get Together will be a chance for Dave Wilkinson, of Neighbourhood Support, to tell us how to form a Neighbourhood Support Group, to link in with a city wide network.

 

We hope you can join us! Dave's talk will be followed by a discussion & a shared supper.

DEALING WITH FUTURE EMERGENCIES IN OUR LOCAL AREA

There is going to be a really interesting workshop given by social researcher SARAH WYLIE who has spent the past 2 months collecting info about how our community responded to the earthquake.
THE IDEA?
To draw up a workable plan for any future emergencies, so that ALL our community can be prepared.
STUFF LIKE?
Like who's offering what help & where it'll be available.....key people to contact & what equipment is available & where. This is an 'organic' plan that will belong to the whole community, & will be updated regularly....
WHEN & WHERE?
24TH OCTOBER @ ST. FAITH'S @ 10:30am

We're hoping that we can use Sarah's findings to discuss & develop a simple but effective EMERGENCY RESILIENCE PLAN for New Brighton.......

CAN'T MAKE IT?
Never fear, the day of our evening NEIGHBOURHOOD GET TOGETHER, we're holding a repeat session from 1-3pm, OCTOBER 30.

Hope you can make it to one of these sessions, & have an input into what we, as a community, need to focus on in times of emergency:)

 

I know it's an old photo....but it's sort of what we're on about........

FOOTLINE CLINIC NEWS!

We were thrilled with our first FOOT CLINIC....an amazing success, due to our INCREDIBLE volunteers, which included SEVEN nationalities. It was great to have a male volunteer too, as many of our clients were men. 

EVERYONE enjoyed it so much & we're really looking forward to our next clinic, to be held on November 6th. At this stage it's FULLY BOOKED - that means the volunteers will be attending to 20 clients; 2 every 15 mins!

It would be fabulous if volunteers could let us know how long they can spare on the day of our next clinic.....any time is a bonus, so just let us know so we can sort out how to manage the day.

ALSO....Mirinda would be available for a SECOND clinic, as long as it's on a Wednesday - so that would mean there would be a clinic every 3 weeks AND we could help more people getting their feet attended to! 

WOULD YOU BE ABLE to VOLUNTEER? We would LOVE your feedback on this idea....no pressure...just let us know if you're interested...

OH! And we hope you saw the pic of FRED RUMPH in the mail...having his feet massaged by FRANCES! If you missed it, we've got it up on The Lounge notice board:):)!!!!!

Neighbourhood Week Get Together is ON!!!!!

Hiya there...have you heard about this? It's an EVENING GATHERING for our

Neighbourhood Week Get Together

AT

ST FAITH'S HALL

ON 

30th October from 6:30 - 8:30pm

ALL WELCOME!

Explore the idea of starting a Neighbourhood support group!!!

It's FREE!!

Please bring something simple for supper.

For more info, contact MARY McCAMMON on 3889118

MOVIE NIGHT....MOVIE NIGHT...MOVIE NIGHT...

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT IN SOUTH BRIGHTON

FRIDAY 27^TH SEPTEMBER ,  ST.LUKE’S CHURCH, 212 PINE AVE.

HACHIKO

“A dog’s story.”

6 pm.  BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC TEA

(tea,coffee,juice provided)

6.30pm. MOVIE STARTS.

Gold Coin Donation.

This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko.  This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. 

Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. 

Hachiko faithfully returns to the same spot at the station the very next day, and every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master.  During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square.

Not to be missed...you'll LOOOOVE it...hope to see you there:)

PLANS AFOOT!

Yes! Our new FOOT CLINIC will open in September.

If you know of someone who has trouble cutting their toenails, then give us a ring on 3889118, or call in to tell us....we'd love to help out:):)

OTHER NEWS:
What would you like to study? Is there something you've always wanted to learn to do?
Now's the time to let us know, as WEA COURSES for TERM 4 are being organised!
Pop in to see us, or call us to let us know & we'll see what we can arrange:):)

 

THE PUPPET FESTIVAL RUN DOWN:
Our 10th Festival was absolutely BRILLIANT.....hopefully we'll get  a few photos up to show you what went on, but for starters, here's a few facts:
* 600 people attended
* The Pre-School show was sold out
* Some peeps enjoyed it so much they came back for a 2nd helping!
* Ages ranged from 0-90 years old
So, it was a fabulous, fun event that we will FOR SURE be doing again.....hope if you were one of the people who came along, that you enjoyed it!

AND DON'T FORGET.......Te Aroha is ALWAYS open every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am til 4pm.... so drop in for a coffee, a chat, some advice, help or a comfy chair to sit in & meet some friendly folk:) We'd LOOOVE to see you:):)

 

PUPPETRY FESTIVAL FUN ~ JULY 2013

ADVANCE NOTICE....for our PUPPETRY FESTIVAL ~ Friday 26 & Saturday 27th of JULY.
Kids just ADORE puppets, as do adults - gotta be a win-win!

We've got together a number of professional puppeteers, who each have an amazing style & rapport with their audiences....you won't want to miss seeing them!

Come along either day, or both!!! All the shows are the same except for the 10:45am one.
WHERE: St Faith's Hall, Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch.
COST: All shows are $2 per person [over 2!!]

Liz Weir ready for action!!!!

 WHAT'S ON: 10:00             MOVING AND MUNCHING
                             ~ pre-school show by Lucy McCammon ~
10:45 FRIDAY                PETER RABBIT
                                     ~ Thumbs Up ~
10:45 SATURDAY           I'M TALKING RUBBISH
                                     ~ Liz Weir ~
NOON                         THE MAGICIAN WHO LOST HIS MAGIC 
                                     ~ Natural Magic ~
2:00                             THE BLUE SHOE SHOW 
                                     ~ Rose Beauchamp ~
3:00                             ENUFF STUFF!

                                     ~ Papa Tree ~ 

*******There will be food for sale at the venue as well************

DON'T FORGET...

WEDNESDAY JUNE 19th ~ our MIDWINTER MATARIKI MEAL ~ at the St Faith's hall, NOON!

Everyone is more than welcome & it's FREE

We're having a FUN time with MARSHMALLOWS & 

A SINGSONG on the ukelele, led by the marvellous

KERRY McCAMMON

 Hoping to see you there:):)

Blessings!!!

MIDWINTER MADNESS....well, not quite.......

.....instead, we're holding a

MIDWINTER MATARIKI MEAL with MUSIC + MARSHMALLOWS!!!!

It's on Wednesday June 19th at NOON in the Hall at St Faith's.......

& open to everyone - there's no charge, but if you want to leave a donation, that's more than fine:)

And I bet you'll LOVE listening to Kerry McCammon as he leads a singsong on his ukelele.....

Now, that alone is worth popping in for!!!

 

DISCLAIMER: This may not be QUITE what you see on the day - but a bit of a representation!!!!!

 

...& it might be a PINCH bigger than this [teehee!!!]

Hoping you can join us ~

Blessings!

POTATO POTATO POTATO.....

Yes! It's all about the humble SPUD!
Te Waka Aroha is planning a SPUD-FEST for the end of October.
WHY? They ought to be celebrated - just think  how versatile & how much a part of our life they are!
They're humble, simple, available, cheap, nourishing & yummy!

And make great pets....just kidding!!!
So far, we've thought up these ideas:
Potato races, printing, cooking....& a bit of Irish music seems appropriate...have YOU got some ideas?

This is to be a COMMUNITY CELEBRATION & we want to get YOU involved.....it's going to be a down to earth, fun, old-fashioned style festival......so, if you're keen to celebrate the potato, then phone 3889118 or email us at stfaiths1@gmail.com or pop into The Lounge [M-F between 10am-4pm].
We'd LOVE to hear from you:):)