what's new in plimmerton? monthly newsletter for november 2013

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Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter

Whats new in Plimmerton?

November 2013

Karehana Park springing into actionIts all go at the park now with Spring weather upon us. In the next few weeksfurniture will be installed at the Ptanquecourt end of the park, a picnic tableand benches and two seats. This will enable you to entertain family and friendsto an evening game on the court while seated in comfort enjoying the splendidlyplanted and maintained environs. Big thanks to the planters and gardeners whohave made it such a picture. Mint and thyme are growing in abundance and youare invited to pick what you need. Youll see a digger working in the park aspart of the water table testing programme and there is to be a fishing survey ofstream life. This will involve discussion with neighbours lest they be alarmed bynocturnal spotlight-wearing fish-spotters. Pavers are available again and theinstallation programme, dormant over winter, is about to start. If you haveagreed to sponsor a paver you will have had a personal reply and receipt fromour project team and should see your paver in place very soon. A snazzy sign forthe Ptanquecourt acknowledging the generous assistance of Tuohy Homes willsoon be installed. Great work from Allan Dodson, Roger Johnston and the hardworking Karehana Park team.

The Plimmerton Big Spring Clean Sunday 10 NovemberA family event to get our village and beaches in top form for summerMuster at Big Macs Slabs (through the domain near Palmers) at 9.30am to beallocated your area and gear. This year the fire brigade are chauffeuring groups

to the farthest points so you can work your way back. Free sausage sizzle forworkers at 12.30pm with prize draw. Great exercise and bonding for the wholefamily and community.

Contact Dave Anderson [email protected]

Gloves, bags and tools supplied. PCC will collect bags from cleaned areas as wego. Mowers/weedeaters and other boys toys good. Everyone welcome.

A close shave power lines and trees, dangerous comboWe are asked to remind all homeowners to keep trees topped and trimmed andwell clear of power lines. In recent storms overgrown trees were the cause ofpower lines coming down and that can be fatal. Some streets are at particularrisk from this and in a recent storm live lines were down for several hours itwas a miracle nobody was sizzled. Find an arboristhttp://www.plimmerton.org.nz/business-directory/landscaping-services/topgum-arborists Please keep your trees under control!


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WW100 Plimmerton people at war can you provide clues?Allan Dodson our historian is keen to find out more about these people who arerecorded in the St Andrews Book of Remembrance. (A and B, 24 letters to go!)

If you can help please contact him [email protected]

Ames, John (Jack) Edward (Plimmerton School 1915 tennis)Andrews, Herbert Vincent Morris (Plimmerton School 1920)Bacon, Morris HenryBarlow, Alfred John (Plimmerton School 1915 merchant navy)Bishop, WilliamBockett, John BradneyBowsie, David (Motuhara Road, called up 1941)Bramwell, Harold Joseph (brother of Sister Hazel Urba Bramwell, Captain(chaplain) NZEF awarded DCM)Bramwell, Neville Frank (brother of Harold & Hazel, Plimmerton School 1920);Brayshay, Cecil Patrick (Cluny Road, called up May 1941)Burd, Albert ErnestButton, Eardley Lorimer

Three nurses who served overseas and Albert Henry EdgintonThese stories are now on our website and are being added to as photos andinformation come to light. www.plimmerton.org.nz/history/anzac-stories/the-three-nurses/

Website visitorsThis month we had 1122 unique visitors to our site. Numbers are increasingsteadily and so is interest from businesses, groups, clubs and people providingservices to this community to be on the site. Listing is free to members of the

PRA (just $15 a year) plus a donation to cover Sandys time to make up yourpage. Its all done by volunteers so help to cover costs is appreciated.

New stuff on our web sitewww.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/archery/www.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/croquet www.plimmerton.org.nz/artists/robyn-hall/www.plimmerton.org.nz/artists/richard-young-gallery/

Congratulations councillorsThe people who represent our concerns in PCC and Greater Wellington RegionalCouncil have all been returned. Well done those people. On GWRC Jenny Brash

and Barbara Donaldson were elected unopposed. Tim Sheppard, Euon Murrell,Anita Baker and Bronwyn Kropp are again representing us here in the northernward. Congrats to Mayor Nick Leggett and new deputy Ana Coffey.

Plimmerton parking planThis went out for consultation last year and Ian Barlow of PCC has been in touchwith those who had questions. This plan, we are informed, is now being put intoaction.


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Defibrillator demo great successThanks to Dave Anderson and Wellington Free Ambulance for the excellentevening where we learned how to work the AED (automated externaldefibrillator) recently installed outside the Four Square store, Steyne Avenue.Another evening is planned for early next year. There is also interest by many

for a first aid refresher course with CPR training (as the defibrillator works withCPR).

Contact [email protected] you are keen for this training.

Glam and Glitz eveningWednesday 27 November 7-9pm at Plimmerton Boating Club a night of funand fashion at fab pricesFantastic fashion parade by Stichbury designer clothing, vintage and retroaccessories for sale, drinks at the bar, raffles and lucky tickets, new jewellery,Christmas gifts, make up and photography. A night of total gorgeousness!

Funds raised go to Zonta national project NZ Gynaecological Cancer Foundation.

Persian carpets for saleDifferent sizes and colours. Photos soon on www.plimmerton.org.nz

Call 233 6373to arrange viewing.

Gig guide more at http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/music/ Hobnail perform at Pukerua Bay School hall Saturday 16 November

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Well known Wellington four piece band specialising in country-influenceddanceable covers and original songs to make you feel good. Koha bar(wine and beer) and bring something to snack on. This evening is a fund

raiser for talented Kapiti College student Meg Gallowaywho performswith the schools barbershop group and their jazz choir. Next year thejazz choir is heading to Canada for the 2014 International Choral Festivalin July and theyre all saving hard. Check out Hobnails musicwww.Hobnail.co.nz

CrossKeys present jazz standards Kapiti Playhouse 2 November 8pmA relaxed programme of jazz standards. The popular quartet has beenjoined by a new keyboard player. Bookings information desk Coastlands04 902 9885and online from Ticket Direct just $20. Door sales cash only.

Niels Gedge at Topor Sunday 3 November, 12-2pmOld songs, new songs, songs that strike a chord, including The PlimmertonWaltz. Outside if fine enjoy a drink, lunch or snacks and soak up theambience.

Springhill Academy of Dance The Wizard of Oz 1-2 NovemberAt Southwards, a full musical theatre production not to be missed.Tickets [email protected]

Classes in ballet, modern jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop and musicaltheatre in Pukerua Bay studio and Plimmerton School hall.


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Pauatahanui: a local history launchedCongratulations to author Helen Reilly and Pauatahanui History Group andResidents Association on the launch of this important book documenting theirhistory. Great Christmas gift. Available for $65 fromhttp://www.pauatahanuihistorybook.co.nz//

Council webpage keeps villages informed dig this!PCC will keep us updated each month with work of all sorts going on inPlimmerton. If you want to know if your pavements and roads will be in thesame place next month, check out village planning on PCCs web site.

Reminders from October newsletter Conference room for hire , Northpoint Plimmerton [email protected] Volunteer Wellingtonand Volunteer Poriruahave lots of interesting roles

where you can use your skills and share your talents, call Lynne 237 [email protected]

Current email addresses please! So we can keep you posted withcommunity, police and civil defence info when [email protected]

Lamb and Calf Day Pauatahanui School Saturday 2 November10am-2pmRain or shine. All the usual rural delights. Dont miss it. See this weeks KapiMana News and our web site for details.

Porirua Rowing Club needs small aluminium craft for summerTerry Johnstone from the club tells us, membership has grown to the pointwhere we dont have enough boats to get our willing coaches out on the water

to coach all these keen young rowers. As club funds are committed to buildingimprovements the club is desperate to obtain a small aluminium or inflatablecraft for the summer season.

If you can help please call Terry 233 8610.

Granny flat available for rentFor $250 per week you get a warm, cosy, self-contained fully furnished flat(lounge/kitchen, 1 double bedroom with en suite, shared laundry). Across roadfrom Plimmerton Beach. Non-smoking. Street parking. Short distance to trainand cafes. Lovely outdoor bbq space with furniture and sunsets free. Suitmature professional couple/single or someone commuting to Wellington for

work. Rent covers power, phone, and wireless broadband. Refs required. Call233 8753.

Topor filling up fast for ChristmasVal is a Canadian and she loves to cook traditional turkey dinners. If theresinterest she will be making these in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Makeyour bookings for traditional Polish fare or a turkey dinner treat. 233 9939.

They will be closed from 23 December until 10 January.


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Remember they are now open for lunch and /or drinks on the patio Friday,Saturday and Sundays.

Plunket in the neighbourhood (PIN) meets Mondays9.30 to 11am

Coffee group for mums and dads of new babies. Meet at the Plunket Rooms inSteyne Ave Plimmerton or upstairs at the Anchor Church James Cook DriveWhitby (week about) Plimmerton dates 11 and 25 Nov and 9 Dec, Whitby dates 4and 18 Nov and 2 and 16 Dec. Save a date: 16 Dec is the Christmas party inWhitby. All babies and parents welcome. Contact [email protected]

St Andrews news New service Our Placeon the first and third Sundays of the month. A

chance to share faith, fun, food and modern music. Please come along onthe first Sunday at 9.30am and the third Sunday at 5pm all welcome.

Noahs Ark caf and craftfor tiny tots and toddlers meets every Tuesdayduring term time from 9.15 till 11.15am. A chance to sing, dance, hearstories and share morning tea and have a natter in the parish hall. Kohadonation, no bookings necessary.

Tuesday 12 November speaker at Noahs Ark Kate Nixon talking aboutpaediatric first aid (including infant CPR and how to deal with choking).This is FREE and open to all caregivers of young children. Noahs Arkteam will look after the littlies so you can listen and learn. Contact [email protected] call 233 8934

SPCA needs foster families for special petsBecome a foster buddy for pets in need. Check [email protected] or call 389 8044 x830

Rescue puppies looking for loving homesPlayful and cute, one boy, two girls. Call Suzy 022 307 1477.

The Dog Park fun, freedom and friendsWould your dog like to be picked up and taken to The Dog Park during the day?The answer is woof. Justine says We collect your dogs and bring them to TheDog Park for a few hours fun. Its enclosed and safe. They will come homehappy and tired. If youd like your dogs to socialise and youre running out oftime to exercise them then Justine, Muffy and the team are here to help. Open

Saturdays 10.30-1pm for a free play. Contact Justine 021 175 [email protected]

Cat carrier for salePurrrfect condition, call 233 6373.

Needing fabuloso accommodation for family or friends?Aquavilla Boutique Accommodationon Steyne Ave is the answer!Self-contained and fabulous. Call Liz 233 6321.


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Calendar Girls at the Pop Up Theatre25 October to 9 November 8pmQuirky, poignant and hilarious show, featuring local Plimmerton thespian-extraordinaire Sue Mortimer, at Pop Up Porirua Little Theatre, 4 Lydney PlacePorirua. Tickets $18 and $22 www.iticket.co.nz 0508iticket.

House sitters reliable, ready to start now, long or short termYoung couple available to housesit. References, experienced with pets andplants. Ready to start now and through summer. Call Bee 021 206 7679oremail [email protected]

Pauatahanui Inlet clean up Sunday 10 November 10.30 till middayGOPI tell us that the clean-up goes ahead rain or shine and everyone shouldmeet at the Browns Bay car park between 10.30 and 11am to get their gear.Sausage sizzle to follow. Theres a serious purpose, It is critical to protect thehabitat of birds and other creatures living in the inlet.

WelcometoChristine Barton and Trish Tamapeau of RE/MAX Villa Real Estate to Steyne Aveby the station.

And to Jason and Kelly Clark and the team in their swish new premises over theroad.

North City Country Music Club - yee ha!Meets third Sunday of every month 1-4.30pm at Porirua Club. You can jam withthe club band. If you love the music and want to learn more then just come ondown!

Whitby Newsbriefwww.plimmerton.org.nz/top-stories/in-the-news/The next round of Fairy Prion translocations Friends of Mana Island aremoving these rare birds from Stephens to Mana Island

Mana Esplanade planting at Dolly Varden Reserve, esplanade upgrade

White Fox meets Stefan Jasinski life after Topor

Taps turned on now to refill storage lake Te Marua upgrade complete

PCC first to use pipe renewal technology upgrading our aging pipes withhigh tech structural liners.

Our website: http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/and our email: [email protected]

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