what's new in plimmerton? monthly community newsletter for october 2013

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Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter

Whats new in Plimmerton?

October 2013Free defibrillator training last gasp chanceSt Andrews church hall Thursday 3 October at 7pm. FREE training from WellingtonFree Ambulance learn how to save lives.

For a preview of the process check outhttp://www.heartrescuenow.com/

Please email us [email protected] you will be there.

African Mass and Bob Marley donta missa thissaPlimmerton choristers feature in the 150 strong Wellington Community Choir.

They invite you to their annual concert on Saturday 28 September at St JohnsChurch. Reggae-calypso band and stunning choral mass derived from Missa Lubaand Missa Tariro. [email protected]

Meet the candidates all in one place, on-lineIt has not been possible to get all the candidates physically in one place at onetime. We encourage you to study info about the candidates for all local authoritiesat http:www.pcc.nz/Your-Council/Democratic-Process/Elections-2013/Candidate-Profiles

Skin cancer self-checks spot the differenceAnwyl Specialist Medical Centre in Mana is holding FREE 45 minute public seminarson Thursday 26 September at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm covering what to look for in self-checks for skin cancer, mole mapping info and how to choose the right sunscreenfor your skin. Bookings essential, phone 233 8584.

Italian cooking class for six in your own home bellissimo!That is just one of the fantastic prizes in the Bellyful fundraiser and Bellyful willcome and do the dishes. Tickets $5 call Judy 021 060 1810 or messagefacebook.com/Bellyful Porirua.

Fire breaks, work-as-she-goes and Whenua Tapu PCC initiatives Green fire breaks

Residents with properties near reserve land are invited to partner with PCCto help reduce the risk of fire spreading from reserves to their properties.Contact PCC if youd like to be involved in this National Fire Serviceendorsed initiative, details below.

Maintenance issuesPlease report anything in this area that needs council attention unsafetrees and hung up branches, blocked drains, weed-clogged gutters, potholes,tagging/vandalism, mossy steps, broken street lights and anything else that

is not up to scratch, to PCCs contact centre 237 5089 and [email protected] as we have one of our twice yearly maintenancereviews with PCC coming up.
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Cremation and ashes burial

PCC has a new brochure and offer on its web site relating to Whenua Tapu.Bill Inge, manager PCCs parks and reserves, tells us that these offersignificant cost savings. Contact them for details.

Congratulations and thanks Doctor Mary

Thank you Mary for your 33 years of service to Plimmerton patients. Enjoy a well-earned break (playing with the grandkids and clearing out that garage.)

Rutting season? Road surface condition Mana EsplanadePCCs roading operations manager Mark Owen tells us that they are reviewingoptions currently for repairing the surfacing and pavement failures along ManaEsplanade right through to the Plimmerton roundabout. Parts of this road needfull reconstruction which is a challenge given the traffic and community impacts.

At this stage isolated repairs are being made to the worst affected sections.

Big Spring Clean coming up in November summers comingAll hands to the pump for our annual pre-summer clean up on Sunday 10 November.Muster at Big Macs Slabs at 9.30 to be allocated your area and lucky number.Return at midday for free workers sausage sizzle and prize draw. Activities for thewhole family. People with weed eaters and mowers welcome. Gloves andgardening tools supplied. Details tbc in next newsletter.

Get on the broad-band band-wagonDr Brian Bell suggests that we campaign to speed up access to ultrafast broadband

which is currently scheduled for 2015-2016. Brian says, Theres a lot ofprofessional people working out of home offices here, plus others who Im surewould sign up. Now that broadband is available at the school we should lobby toget it to the whole village fast! Its easy to do. Just go toregister.broadband.govt.nz and fill in your details. It is a registration of interestnot a commitment. The more people who sign up the sooner we will get ultrafastbroadband.

200 litre rainwater tanks water, water everywhere These very useful tanks that can be connected to a downpipe have been selling like

hot cakes from the Porirua Visitor Information i-site centre under the canopies.They cost around $105 with installation kit. Made by Mouldings Unlimited ofPalmerston North 06 326 8888 these tanks fit the bill as recommended by civildefence. Find out morewww.gw.govt.nz/rainwater-tanks/www.gw.govt.nz/rainwater-tank-suppliers/

Letterbox sticker supply topped up at The Big SalamiIf you no longer wish to get a printed copy of the newsletter please put one ofthese stickers on your letterbox to alert our high-tech delivery squad. Please emailus at [email protected] to confirm that you will receive email copies only.
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Anzac story three nurses at warMarjorie Baker, Hazel Bramwell and Ivy Dallaston were Plimmerton women whoserved overseas as nurses in World War two. Allan Dodson, our historian, wouldlike to find out more about them. Contact him [email protected].

These stories and photos will be on our web site in October.

Conference/meeting room for hire in Northpoint PlimmertonContact Robyn and Peter [email protected]

Friends and family coming to stay this summer?Looking for a great local and affordable place for them to stay?Come and see us at Moana Lodge, 49 Moana Road

Check out their web site and the flier they have put in letterboxes here, itslooking sharp. To make booking call Danny and the Moana Lodge team 233 2010

Call Driving Miss Daisyand ride with a friendIf you cannot drive and need to get to medical appointments, visit the dentist, goshopping, have your hair done or whatever we can help. Our drivers are all safetychecked and will collect you, drive you about and help with your shopping orluggage, the Driving Miss Daisyteam tell us.

If you have an elderly family member who needs an outing, a breath of fresh airor companionship we can help. We also take pets to the vet, collect children forbusy parents and do airport/rail/bus pickups and drop offs.

Contact 0800 948 432www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz

Arborist recommended for tip top tree trimmingA resident would like to recommend a local arborist, Rory Hack, from Top Gum(great name) who she tells us did a fantastic job of trimming her trees. She saysThanks Rory for a job well done. Contact Rory 021 0761 595

Mana Parents Centre consultations with The Baby WhispererSeminars and private consultations with Sharlene Poole, NZs own baby whisperer,on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 October at Pember House in Porirua. To book andcheck out the eventswww.facebook.com/events/627702703927523/

Mana Parents Centrewww.manapc.org.nz

Flow into Spring with Purebalance YogaflowDeidre-Lee says, Breathe, stretch and strengthen your body in our beautiful newspace at 9 Northpoint Street. Learn to breathe effectively and meditate in youryoga practice and daily life. Classes Mon Wed Fri and Sat 9.15am and Mon 6.15pmand Wed 7pm.

Take time out for yourself. Text or call Deidre-Lee for more info and to book amat 027 2076588

Raw milk available for Plimmerton residentsDrop off is in Bath Street, find out how to order [email protected]
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Dog crate for jet setting spanielWould the people who kindly lent a plastic dog crate a couple of years ago please

contact Bruno 233 6385. The spaniel is taking to the skies over Christmas.

Glitz and Glamoursale please pass on all your surplus sparkliesClear out those wardrobes and hidey holes and give Zonta all your glittery,glamorous bits and pieces evening bags, shoes, jewellery, accessories andclothes. Their annual fundraiser Glitz and Glamourwill be held at PlimmertonBoating Club on Wednesday 27 November and right now they are collectingabsolutely fabulous things for sale. Drop all your trizzy delights in at 22 BeachRoad or email us for [email protected]

A really fun night is being planned so put this date in your diary.

This is a Zonta fund raiser for gynaecological research.

NipTuck and Phejoa for your early Christmas shoppingNear the fire station. Super-duper stock in now. Enjoy a browse and chat. Giftswith a difference (near the fire station on Beach Road).

Volunteer to brush up your skills and share your talentsCall Lynne at Volunteer Porirua 237 [email protected]

Huge variety of roles to challenge and stimulate!

Photographer wanted

Keen camera fan to take photos of interesting people doing interesting things forVolunteer Wellington. A couple of hours a month, working with a writer in Poriruaarea. Lots of fun and a chance to hone your skills. Call Carolyn 233 6385

Current emailsFor those of you who change emails like socks please keep us posted with yourlatest address.

Civil defence checklistsIn this newsletter youll find a checklist for your household and one for your street

group on how to prepare for emergencies.

Please let us know [email protected] your street group has met.We are putting a map on our web site in November and will indicate which areashave street groups running. Let us know if you see something weve missed!

Our website: www.plimmerton.org.nzand our email: [email protected]

Support your communityits the best!
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Be prepared at your placeIn the event of disasters ... storms, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, fires,eruptions ... every household must be prepared for emergencies.

The priority in any emergency is to ensure the safety of members of your household,

then to assist and work with neighbours to deal with the aftermath.

Every family and household should have a survival kit and family plan in place.You and the people you live with can use this useful checklist to be sure that youhave all the bases covered.

Safe place ... where is likely to be the safest place to store your survival kit and tomuster in an emergency.

Survival kits ... keep these up to date and in a handy place. Your kit shouldcontain the following things:

drinking water ... at least three litres per person per day for three days minimum washing water ... at least three litres per person for three days minimum food ... cans and dried food for at least three days (plus can opener!) pet food ... ditto and pet water ditto clothing ... warm and waterproof gear you can move in footwear ... practical and warm sleeping space ... such as tent, caravan, material for bivouac, sleeping bags,

tarpaulin, groundsheet, blankets

cooking ... gas bottle, bbq, cooker, fuel, matches. pots and pans, utensils toilet ... something to section off part of the garden for temporary loo, spade, loo

paper, bucket, old toilet seat, newspaper

lighting ... headband lights (hands-free) plus wind-up torches, gas lights communications ... small radio and batteries, plug-in analogue phone food storage ... something to keep pests away from food first aid ... kit with regular medications, Panadols (or similar), bandages, antiseptic,

slings and bandages, scissors

personal papers ... plastic ID cards, insurance policies, paper work, some cash

Your priority is to ensure the safety of everyone in your household.After that we should assist and work with our neighbours and followthe plan agreed in your street meeting.

This checklist will be on our web site. We will add your ideas to it as they arise from yourstreet meetings. We will also amend it over time in line with official guidelines.


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Be prepared .... working with your neighbours

The first step to prepare your neighbourhood to survive a disaster is

your first street group meeting followed by others to keep info up to date.We suggest that groups of 6-10 households meet and work through this checklist.Neighbours may have to pool resources and skills to provide basic needs in a majoremergency. Some people will need extra help. This situation could go on forseveral days.

have your street meeting and get someone organised to be the recorder make a list of useful resources you have between you like gas bbqs, boats, chemical

toilets, tents and caravans etc.

make a list of useful skills that members of your street group have like medicalexperience, search and rescue, culinary, building and other practical talents

list contact details for all household members day/night, work/home remembering tonote the schools and other places where some household members may be during theday

note any neighbours with disabilities, who are elderly and frail or those who haveinfants and those who will need special help

list pets in each household note any other information important to the group of residents in your group distribute a copy of this information to all street group households. (These should be

kept in a safe place as the information is confidential.)

Then you will need to discuss the following points:

Where will you meet (when each of you has ascertained the safety of your ownhousehold)?

Who will be the person who liaises with the CD headquarters at Plimmerton School (orwherever it is relocated to)?

How will you organise to check neighbouring properties? A team of three isrecommended.

Who will record dates, times of visits to check properties? Download the form from our web site (November) that can be stuck on the main

entrance of each property you check (with number of people safe, number who needassistance, property issues, time and date of check etc.)

What will you need to carry out first aid and other response/rescue activities? How can you plan to work together to organise communal toilet facilities, cooking and

sharing of food, shelter, evacuation, or whatever is needed.

Find out more

Detailed info atwww.getthru.govt.nz WREMO is also putting out a booklet online and in hard copy about street groups

and how they can work in emergencies. Well let you know when this becomesavailable.

A booklet, Its easy, is available from PCC and explains how to get yourselfprepared at home.

Let us know if we have missed out anything that your group thinks is important.
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