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Photo: Our native pohutukawa flowers at Christmas, taken from Dorking Road, Brooklyn IN THIS ISSUE from the from the History 5 door has been installed to allow hall users access onto the Vogelmorn Green. Repair Kaka Update 6-7 coordinator Councillor Euan harris work to the floor surface is planned to take David Lee PH 021 220 2357 Out & About 8-9 brooklyn community centre & place over the Christmas New Year period [email protected] vogelmorn hall ph 384 6799 when many of the regular groups take a What’s On 10-13 [email protected] break. New grass is to be sown on the Green No freedom camping at Happy FOOS / Upstream 14-15 to improve the surface and make it more Valley – for now! appealing for outdoor summer activities. Martial Arts 16 Hi Everyone, In November the Council’s Environment Committee agreed that the Happy Valley Community Groups 18-19 Welcome to our new look Tattler which Christmas gift idea We are selling site will not be available as a freedom we hope you enjoy reading during the 2016 Historical Calendars on behalf of the camping location. This was the right result Brooklyn Tattler was started in Christmas and New Year period. Special Brooklyn Kindergarten from our office at in my view, and I believe the solution lies 1990 by a local resident, then Gwen thanks to Nicci Tong for doing such a $15 a copy. Each calendar is packed full in a collaborative, regional effort. Devereux was Editor for 15 years. great job as our Tattler layout person over of photos from Brooklyn’s past. These the past 18 months. We welcome Karen make great Christmas gifts, so call into Katie Underwood was in the editor’s While we want to welcome freedom Pinnell who has taken over Nicci’s role. For the Brooklyn Community Centre for your seat for five years before handing campers, we need to be realistic about all Tattler contributions please now email: calendar before we sell out. over to Nicci Tong in 2014. what we can provide. The proposed Happy [email protected] Valley site would have cost up to $450,000 The basic look hasn’t changed for office hours The office at the Brooklyn to establish and $303,000 per year to over 270 editions, put together by a 2016 The Brooklyn Tattler will take a Community Centre will be closed from maintain. All for a mere 33 spaces and an community volunteer. break during January with our first issue 24 December to Monday 25 January. The expected return of $100,000 per year. In September the BCA acknowledged for 2016 due out early February, followed Afterschool Care office will also be closed that the now 20+ pages of content by our home delivered edition in March. from 24 December and will open earlier on The high operating costs would have needed to be overhauled into a the 5 January for the start of the summer covered an on-site manager, security, design reflecting our vibrant village Exterior repaint The Brooklyn school holiday programme. Phone and waste management and environmental and community centre. Community Centre building is email messages will be checked from protection. The requirement for so many looking better than ever thanks to the 18 January 2016. measures to operate such a facility, and the This December edition is the first exterior repaint which was completed associated costs, highlight how unsuitable step to achieving that. You will see in November. You can view a photo Have a great break On behalf of all the site is for freedom camping. refinements happening over the of the new look on our home page at the staff, including myself, Adam Hendry, next few months. brooklyncommunitycentre.org.nz In Julie Seevens and Phillip Bolton, plus The reality is that there is a shortage of February Kapiti Coast based artist Ellen our Brooklyn Community Association large, flat, open spaces close to public Copy Deadline Coup will begin work painting murals President Kay Miller and committee transport, shops and other amenities that for the next Brooklyn Tattler onto the front entrance panels. members, Perry Aspros, Philip Duncan, can viably be used for this purpose in 30 January 2016 Beth Beard, Jeremy Macey, Dinesh Gupta, Wellington City. This has been in front vogelmorn hall Recent improvements Jessica Fa’aea, John Barnhill, Jeremy of our civic leaders, on and off, since the Email your contribution to: to Vogelmorn Hall include widening of Chang, Jenny Ralston, Chris Rabey and eighties. [email protected] the wheelchair access ramp enabling the life members Gwen Devereux, Min Janssen fire exit doors to fully open which has and Ruth Fitchett, and our wonderful I believe we can work with neighbouring Brooklyn Tattler is published monthly by increased the hall capacity, plus the heaters volunteers John Groom and Leonie Flint, councils to address the need for freedom Brooklyn Community Centre have been remounted to angle towards the we wish you an enjoyable Christmas, safe camping facilities at a regional level. 18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn floor to better heat the hall and an internal holidays and all the best for 2016. Porirua and Hutt City are likely to have
2 DECEMBER 2015 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER DECEMBER 2015 3 history from the councillor . . . suitable sites within a 20-minute drive happy to interisland ferry terminals and many Wellington attractions. I’ve had informal valley conversations with several Councillors from those councils and they have by CHRIS RABEY indicated a willingness to work with us. Happy Valley, our lovely little piece of nature stretching Meantime, despite the November resolution, down to the South Coast. several of my council colleagues continue to I wonder how many people support a freedom camping site at Happy have wondered why it was Valley. The possibility is still live, despite a called this? Early settlers in clear majority of submissions from the local the area wondered as well. community opposing such a development. While the official consultation period has One old timer many ended, I urge you to email all Councillors years ago was sure he had with your view on this proposal. the answer. The owners at Fitchett’s Farm were I wish you all a safe holiday season and a exploring further south and happy new year. discovered a cattle track He mihi nui kia koe down the valley leading to a gully heavily timbered but offering great potential.
There was a good stream, plenty of cover, likely areas to carve out homes, good timber, and plenty of shelter. They began moving sheep on to the site and a survey a Map showing the extent of the land Jacob Joseph owned. few years on proved all they had hoped for. One of the farmers, Thomas Guthrie, who gambled Brooklyn. When Joseph died in 1903 the on settling in this new area, announced to land was subdivided and Wellington City his friends, “This indeed is a happy place.” Council purchased the land in the gullies beyond the valley for tipping purposes. At the turn of the 20th century the valley Much of the demolition of old Lambton area was being farmed, though not by Quay now lies in its various gullies. the Fitchetts. The substantial acreage of around 6000 acres was farmed by Jacob The first bus service into Happy Valley Joseph, a prosperous landowner who, along was by a Daimler with Bill Adams at with John Fitchett and JF Evelyn-Wright, the wheel, one of a fleet operated by farmed most of the area we now know as Wellington Tramways.
4 DECEMBER 2015 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER DECEMBER 2015 5 update update history . . . Owhiro Bay School was opened in June 1930 with a roll of 34 pupils, Kaka Project after many years of protracted bargaining Vogelmorn Precinct over the price of land and a suitable site. The feasibility study took flight in late A Mrs Grindron was instrumental in November with the first in a series of persuading the Education Board to accept participatory design workshops that will Happy Valley as a suitable site for a school continue over summer. Workshop #1 was well instead of the children having to go to attended by a cross-section of locals, who took Island Bay. For one year it was known time out of the pre-Christmas rush to begin as Happy Valley School. At the time the collectively contemplating the future of the stream ran between the road and the school precinct area. The workshop was facilitated with an old foot bridge connected to the by Cally O’Neill of Co-Op Cooperative Ltd school, though this was replaced in 1932 (non-profit design studio operating out of a with a more substantial bridge. In later co-working space in the VBC). Nick Mouat years, the stream was diverted to behind the and Sam Donald provided support and school where it happily flows today. continuity from the Kaka Group community consultation. This design collective will The school has fulfilled many varied roles, oversee the development of the feasibility Local participants listening to the workshop as a Church and Sunday School, the home study through to a submission to WCC’s 2016 of tennis and indoor bowls clubs, and as a to add more ideas, engage in help explore and progress ideas and Annual Plan. Community Hall. discussion and practice group celebrate our community. The workshop began inside the beautiful decision making. To stay in touch with the Vogelmorn Hall, with its fabulous acoustics Sunscreen was required on Vogelmorn Precinct project well suited to introductions from Cally, the old Bowling Green and you can follow updates at Nick and Sam and representatives of at a pop-up community www.vogelmornprecinct. key Stakeholders the Vogelmorn Tennis CARPET space on Mornington Rd wordpress.com or email Club (Paula Ash), Brooklyn Community (the back of a flat deck ute) [email protected] Association (Euan Harris & Beth Beard), as participants sweltered in 21°+ to be added to the email distribution list. WCC (Jaime Dyhrberg), Ridgway School conditions. Other groups congregated in layer (David Bagnall) and the Vogelmorn
the Hall and the old Bowling Club. The Brooklyn Hub The Steering Group Community Group (Turi Park). Ben Zwartz Installation of new or groups rotated locations as the afternoon (Brooklyn Community Association, then gave a brief glimpse into some local second hand carpets. progressed. Ministry of Education, Brooklyn School history of the Precinct. and Wellington City Council) is finalising Relays, repairs and The event wrapped up with a BBQ in Upstairs in the VBC, Cally gave participants its contracting processes. A professional maintenance. the shade. Big thanks to Tim Foote and an introduction to participatory design and is being brought on board to consider Bronnie Clatworthy for their efforts on All materials can be collective decision making, before everyone the information collected from the the day, and to WCC, Films for Change, supplied. broke into smaller groups for a game of community earlier in the Kaka Project, Adprint, Café Caribe, Baker Gramercy, Kaka Cards. This exercise sought to unpack and this will help form potential options Free quotes Garage Project and Island Bay Butcher. ideas from the Kaka Project submissions for what a Brooklyn Hub could be. Once Call John on and allowed the groups to think about Next workshop Sunday 31st Jan 2016, these design options have been developed, which values (Community, Sustainability, 2-5pm and the following two fortnights. the community will have the opportunity 0274 426 915 Heritage, Growth, Resilience, Ecology) All are welcome, whether you attended the to engage with these and tell us what they or 381 2216 were most applicable to various ideas for first workshop or not and no matter where think. We’ll keep you informed of progress the Precinct. Participants were encouraged you live. We’d love to see you there to over the coming months!
6 DECEMBER 2015 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER DECEMBER 2015 7 out & about UPdate Brooklyn Early Brooklyn SCHOOL NEWS Residents Julie Seevens Association Childhood Centre brownies Another term and another year are Kathryn Marsh ph 04 802 5049 drawing to a close. Each year seems to A number of items were discussed at the Children from the Brooklyn Early [email protected] zoom by faster than the previous one. last meeting of the Brooklyn Residents Childhood Centre (BECC) recently had GirlGuidingNZ.org.nz Association Inc. (BRAI) in late November. Our schools have been busy preparing an exciting excursion to Wellington Zoo, We had a fun Term 4 working on the badge A local group of members has formed to for end of year activities including capping off a wonderful year for the BECC ‘My Community’ learning about our own discuss improvements to walking and Christmas carol evenings, assemblies children, teachers, and whānau, before our culture, three different religions and our cycling in the area. Get in touch if you and morning teas for parent helpers, big Christmas party this month. local community. You might have seen us would like to join this group. collections for “Pack the Bus,” talent last Monday trying out some disability aids shows, and prize givings. The inter zone We continue to advocate for a policy change The trip began with all of the BECC to test how accessible Brooklyn’s shops and and the return of a bus stop Go Wellington athletics were also held at Newtown children boarding a bus. As adults it's easy services are! removed last year. This particular downhill Park recently with all Brooklyn to forget the sheer thrill so many children We’ve also been carol singing at a rest home bus stop at the Brooklyn Road / Ohiro Rd schools being represented, an awesome get from riding on buses! Waiata plays and planning a Community Action project intersection is well used by people in the achievement. a big role in learning at BECC and our to create Birthday Boxes for children of Tanera Cr, Helen St, Ohiro Rd area. children loved being able to ride a big bus Brownie age who are less fortunate than us. St Bernard’s students had a day out in together given Wheels on the Bus is such These will be donated to City Mission at We continue to collect information on the November exploring the city as part increase in aircraft noise due to the Civil a hit at the crèche. We also sing a lot of the end of term. of their social sciences programme. Aviation Authority allowing aircraft to fly songs about New Zealand wildlife so it Ridgway students are getting ready for lower and in a more independent manner was wonderful for the children to see the their big end of year production to be due to aircraft being individually fitted animals they've learned so much about. held at Wellington High School, and with modern GPS systems. This is leading to planes flying lower and across different Watching the chimpanzees eat was very Brooklyn School had their fair which was a huge success. Fundraising from areas of Wellington. While saving airlines entertaining. At BECC, kai is celebrated, fuel, this is increasing noise and disruption the fair will go towards a spring floor enjoyed and respected, and the children to residents from Eastbourne to Strathmore for the new school hall/gym. sing ‘Kai in the Basket.’ Very different to Island Bay. Email [email protected] if you to the chimps behaviour! The children have anything to add to this topic. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish thought this was very funny. everyone a safe and Merry Christmas Members have attended the first two At BECC our focus is on learning through We also had a fun two-night camp in Tawa and a fantastic 2016. I will be back in local Emergency Preparedness meetings child-initiated play, and the children with a Treasure Hunt theme, geocaching the new year with more updates on the facilitated by WREMO and a local response plan is beginning to emerge. chose to go to the Zoo. It made them feel and crafty “upcycling” treasure from trash. happenings at our schools. Look out for invested in their learning and empowered For some of the 18 girls on camp it was some exciting changes to the their first night away from home, but we all St Bernards uniform in Term One! We have received and distributed updates that they were being heard by their from Meridian regarding the replacement of teachers. In the lead-up to our excursion had a great time. School finishes on 16 December for the existing Wind Turbine. there was much In Term One 2016 we will be getting our gardening gloves on and getting outside for St Bernards students and 17 December excitement. Email to be added to the distribution list: for Brooklyn and Ridgway students. our ‘One with Nature badge.’ [email protected] It was a great Brownies is for girls 7-9.5 yrs, Monday experience for all. nights in school terms. Pippins is for younger Term One 2016 starts on 2 February for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. girls, Guides and Rangers for older girls. If Brooklyn and Ridgway Schools and you’re keen to get involved or know someone 3 February for St Bernards School. who is please get in contact.
8 DECEMBER 2015 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER DECEMBER 2015 9 what’s on at your what’s on at brooklyn community centre vogelmorn hall & green Cnr Mornington and Vennell To book Brooklyn Community Centre for classes, groups or events To book Vogelmorn Hall & Green for classes, groups or events contact Euan Harris on 384 6799 or [email protected] contact Euan Harris on 384 6799 or [email protected] Brownies Monday 6.00-7.30pm school terms. Contact Margaret 389 3028 Aerobic Dance Tuesday & Thursday 9.15am-10.15am 9 Feb to 28 April 2016 Childcare Before and After School Care finishes Thursday 17 December, Contact Gill Clark on 021 100 4851 Programmes starts Tuesday 2 February 2016. Holiday Program runs from Baby Sensory SPECIAL 3 week school holiday classes 22 January-5 February. 18-23 December 2015 and Tuesday 5 January 2016 to Friday Term one 2016 runs from 12 February-15 April. Contact Mel 29 January. A teacher only day childcare program is offered on on 022 510 1987 or [email protected] Monday 1 February. Contact Adam Hendry on 385 0089 or Monday 10.00-11.00am and 7.00-8.00pm. Wednesday 10-11. [email protected] Feldenkrais Starts again on Monday 15 February 2016. First class free for Ekkaallam Tamil Christian worship and service. Sundays 10.00-12.00. beginners. Toni 475 3355 or [email protected] Church Contact Robert [email protected] or 027 858 9916 Fiona Haines Dance For 2016 enrolments contact Fiona on 476 7046 or Hip Hop & Dance 2016 Hip Hop + Junior Jazz contact Stephanie on 027 292 9921 021 721 020 or [email protected] or [email protected] Academy Mondays 5.40-6.10pm. Patricia 383 9371 or 027 297 6049 Fun Fairy Ballet for pre-schoolers and primary school children Kardio Power contact Fiona on 476 7046 or 021 721 020 Positively Zumba Starts again late January 2016. Tuesday 7.15 – 8.30pm. Contact Beth on [email protected] Monthly Market Next market is on Saturday 27 February 2016, 9.30am-1.00pm. To book a stall contact Euan Harris on 384 6799 Spirit Taekwon-do Sunday 9.15am-12.45pm. Thursday 4.45pm-8.45pm. Louise 021 585 119 or [email protected] Patricia Reilly Summer classes contact Patricia 383 9371 or 027 297 6049 Club Rembuden Stretch & Tone Mondays 6.10-6.40pm Patricia on 383 9371 or 027 297 6049 Pilates Starts 1 February 2016. Monday 9.00-9.45am. Tamariki Yoga For 8-12yrs. Starts again Monday 8 February 3.45-4.45pm. Friday 9.00-10.00am. Contact Beth [email protected] for Kids Janelle 977 4991, 021 0229 2806 or [email protected] Pilates and Starts 4 February Thursday 9.00am. Cut out and pin up Cut out and pin up Wellington Iaido Learn the art of drawing and cutting with the Japanese dance Contact Beth on [email protected] sword. Last 2015 class Saturday 12 December. Starting again PORSE Starts Term One 2016. Wednesdays 9.00-11.30. mid-January 2016. Cam 021 263 0361 or info@wellington- Playschool Contact Susan 801 6814 or [email protected] iaido.com and www.facebook.com/wellingtoniaido St John Cadets Starts again on Tuesday 9 February 2016. 6.30-8.00pm. Wellington Women’s Martial Arts Group starts again on Friday 8 January Contact Carol on 388 3838 Naginata 5.30-7.30pm. Contact Alice at [email protected] Table Tennis Tuesdays 9.00am and Wednesdays 8.00pm. Contact Phillip on 934 7445 or email [email protected] BROOKLYN COMMUNITY CENTRE OFFICE is closed 24 December 2015, re-opening Tai Chi Starts 28 January. Thursdays 6.30pm. Contact Ferne McKenzie Tuesday 26 January 2016. (Monday 18 January week phone messages will be cleared). on 389 1433 or [email protected] Over the summer break meet 9am Thurs, Fri, Sat in park by entrance to Kilbirnie pool. CHILDCARE PROGRAM OFFICE closed from 24 December 2016 until the holiday programme begins in January. Encore! Tots Last class for 2015 Tuesday 15 December. 2016 starts Tuesday Music Class 2 February. 3-5yrs 9.45-10.15am. 1-3yrs 10.25-10.55am (and There is no January market or Tattler Encore School potentially 11.05-11.35am). [email protected] of Music or call 976 8742 or 022 645 6943 Best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas & New Year
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36 Jefferson St, Brooklyn Closed Monday 21 December. Popular new titles Phone 384 4299 Reopening Monday 1 February 2016. on the way include: Open weekdays 9–4 The new Faces Box Set, 1970-1975: You Mah Jong Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything Wow the Christmas Tattler already! Monday 1.00-3.00. Beginners welcome. Ryan Adams’ covers album of Taylor We had our annual ‘Thank You Party’ Swift’s 1989 on 27 November for our volunteers, Speech Therapist Monday & 5 Seconds Of Summer, the new album. helpers, supporters and neighbours. Wednesday 9.00-1.00. Phone 383 5415 Joanna Newsom’s new album Divers. Thank you to our volunteers who have helped us throughout the year. Your Community Lunch Inexpensive music online In addition to music CDs, help, kindness and care is very much casual lunch for everyone. we have ways for you to access music for Hello Brooklyn! appreciated. We look forward to seeing Children welcome. free, online, using your library card. you all next year. Friday 18 December 10.30 – 2.30 This month I want to remind you of the Friday 15 January 2016 10.30 – 2.30 library’s excellent music collection. You can stream music from home with Thank you to the Wellington City Then normal programmes resume from Naxos Music Library. Simply log in Council for your contribution towards Tuesday 2 February 12-1pm. summer soundtracks If you’re using your library card number and your the evening. We had a great turn out and looking for a soundtrack for the school surname as the password. This database it was lovely to catch up with you all. Spinners and Knitters summer holidays, why not come in and adds over 500 CDs worth of new music 1st and 3rd Thursday 1.00 – 4.00 browse some of our summery CDs. every month, including almost all the Thank you also to Katie Underwood I can personally recommend these two: standard classical repertoire, as well as for your generous donations and Podiatrist Kirsty will be here Haim, Days Are Gone This one came out other genres such as jazz, blues, nostalgia, sponsorship towards our traditional 15 January then Friday 5 February 2016 in 2013 but is still one of my favourites new age, world music, some pop and Christmas lunch for our 28 elderly in and fortnightly after that. to pop in the CD player on a relaxing rock, and music and information aimed the community. We really appreciate Phone 384 4299 for an appointment. afternoon. Marlon Williams, Marlon at children. At present, this service can your continued support. Williams This Christchurch boy’s self- only be accessed via our website from your Friday Circle titled album is one of the newer CDs in home computer, but there’s plenty to see so No Tuesday lunch on 15 December. Cars will collect you if needed. our collection, and he recently won best do go have a look. We will have our final lunch of the year Programme: male solo artist and best breakthrough on Friday 18 December from 10.30 9.30 Craft activities artist at the New Zealand Music Awards. music blog You can also check out – 2.30 which we are calling a casual 10.00 Morning tea The album combines elements of blues, the Wellington Music Blog on the WCL lunch. Come along and catch up with 12.00 Lunch country and folk, perfect for these sunny website. We have an extensive collection everyone before Christmas. 1.30 Arthritis exercise afternoons. of Wellington artists in a list right on the 2.00 Guest speaker home page, sorted by decade so you can Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe 3.00 Afternoon teas new release cds You can also check the browse to your heart’s content. and happy holiday. All the best for the catalogue for new release CDs and reserve New Year. for hire: Office/clinic/therapy them as soon as we order them. Simply This is just a tiny fraction of everything Jenny Swan room Enquiries to Jenny on 384 4299 use the ‘Advanced Search’ function in the musical we have to offer, so happy Easyfind catalogue, and enter “Due to be listening, and see you soon at the library! Miranda
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FOOS has never planted “willy-nilly”. With the progress and achievements of very few (and well documented) exceptions, corporate volunteer groups in the park. FriendsFriends of FOOS has always planted eco-sourced native plants, generally from local seed sources (e.g. Thank you to the following for their owhiro the Owhiro catchment or within a couple of support in the past year: Wellington City kilometres from the catchment), and has always Council and their park rangers. Everyone stream planted carefully, selecting plants suitable for Friends of who helped make the Upstream Art Walk the habitat they were being planted into. such a success. Volunteer Wellington Central Park and all the volunteer groups. Renouf In my opinion this approach to eco-sourcing Central Park Centre for providing a tool storage facility. is pragmatic and appropriate to the area. How You may have noticed the site of the old Supreme Coffeefor their generous Time to say a big thank you to the wider uncompromising should we be? I think we caretaker’s cottage in Central Park; a flat support and; last but not least, all those Brooklyn community for support and should regard eco-sourcing as an aim along grassed area on the right hand side going who have helped at working bees. encouragement, and wish you all a wonderful the way, but ultimately we are trying to protect down Ohiro Road towards Aro Street, holiday season. To finish off the year, here are our shrinking natural habitats by weeding and Wishing you all a safe and peaceful New Year. with a track leading down to the fountain thoughts on eco-sourcing from Paul Blaschke. planting vegetation to add to and buffer these close to the main gates. “I was interested in Janet’s recent comments on “eco-sourcing” (July newsletter), in regard to Volunteer Wellington recently liaised with planting by FOOS in the Owhiro catchment. Upstream to provide a group of volunteers (Eco-sourcing is the propagation of native from Contact Energy to clear tradescantia plants for revegetation or restoration from (wandering willy) from part of the bank seed or cuttings sourced from populations of around the cottage site. The volunteers locally occurring native plants.) I can’t agree did a great job and we planned for another with the suggestion by a Wellington botanist group of volunteers, this time from that “natural re-vegetation by wind and birds October working bee at Owhiro School KPMG, to complete the task last Friday. was preferable to planting species willy-nilly”. habitats. We also want to provide habitat and Unfortunately rain stopped play but we Apparently we may be guilty of creating food sources for birds and other animals, and are hoping for a replacement day before Christmas. Next Working Bee will be on Sunday “designer ecosystems”. to enhance the enjoyment people get from the 28 February 2016. work we do, by using available plants to create If FOOS volunteers weeded but did not replant The area between the caretaker’s cottage an attractive edge to the planting areas. If that immediately, weeded spaces would regenerate and the fountain will then become the Upstream – Friends of Central Park meet is creating designer ecosystems, I’m happy to with weeds such as blackberry, broom, focus of future volunteer work, clearing on the last Sunday of every month except plead guilty.” boneseed, flowering cherry, and many others, tradescantia from the banks beside the December and January; join us from with new ones arriving by wind and birds every Dr Paul Blaschke, path, planting and mulching and helping 10.00-12.00 at The Jetty – follow the path year. It’s hard enough keeping these weeds at Environmental and ecological consultant with future improvements to the track beside the stream from the main gates on bay even with careful planting and mulching. Janet Campbell, for Friends of Owhiro Stream itself. We hope that this will demonstrate Brooklyn Road. Everyone welcome!
ATIE NDERWOOD Keep Calm and Sing Carols K U “Local Agent, Local Knowledge” Christmas Carols and reflections, 13 December 2015 at 4.30pm
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14 DECEMBER 2015 BROOKLYN TATTLER BROOKLYN TATTLER DECEMBER 2015 15 martial arts to advertise ph 384 6799 samarai spirit Looking to sell your in brooklyn home? Or buy one? [email protected] Look local – think global Cam 021 263 0351 I have been selling in Brooklyn and city wide for 16 years Vogelmorn Hall in Brooklyn is home to the One Wellington student passed 1st Kyū Carl Savage Licensed Salesperson REAA 2008 dōjō of the Wellington Iaidō Club (W.I.C.) grade which has taken just over 18 months Harcourts Team Wellington Ltd practicing the art of Iaidō (pronounced of training to achieve. Kyū grades work 54-56 Cambridge Terrace, - WELLINGTON "eee-eye-doh"). Iaidō is a Japanese martial backward from 10th to 1st before you can art focused on drawing and cutting with challenge a 1st black belt in Iaidō. While Cell 027 280 8934 the Japanese samurai sword. Training is local Brooklyn resident, Cam Findlay, who Anytime number (diverts to my cellphone, free to you) practiced in pre-arranged movements called coordinates training at the club, passed [email protected] 'kata' rather than against opponents and his 2nd Dan black belt. Cam has been uses blunt training swords made of wood or practicing Iaidō for around 8 years. metal for safety. - “Iaidō is great for building confidence and Two members from W.I.C. recently a calm mind. It's easy to start and provides represented Wellington at the National. ongoing challenge that keeps you hooked” Iaidō Seminar in Auckland in October. Both says Cam from the Wellington Iaidō Club. Harcourts has been selling property since 1888. Results and hard work count. attendees successfully passed their gradings, For more information about trying Iaidō or boosting the knowledge of the art brought joining, contact Cam at info@wellington- back to Wellington after the seminar each iaido.com or 021 263 0351, or Open for new enrolments year and passed on to other students. facebook.com/wellingtoniaido High quality childcare for children 12 months (walking) to school age. Adults, Teens and Children – learn Experienced, qualified teachers. traditional Chinese martial arts Low child to teacher ratios. Your child will grow through play, For: Fitness – Self Defense – Style – Friendship – Class learning with love Atmosphere – Family – History – Values – Confidence from teachers who care. Shaolin Gao Can Mun Nam Pai Chuan owes its origins to the teachings of Monk We’d love to meet you! Seh Gao Can who became the Abbot of Shaolin Sion Lim Temple in Singapore. The system includes: • Kicking, punching • Locking, throwing, ground work • Shaolin animal styles and weapons • Chi gung, Tai Chi – and more 8:30-2:30pm Mon-Fri 389 5683 Children’s Classes Adults Classes 96a Washington Ave [email protected] Mondays: 5.00–6.00pm Mondays: 6.00–8.00pm brooklynecc.org.nz www.roomspacedesign.co.nz Fridays: 4.30pm–5.30pm Fridays: 5.30pm–7.30pm facebook.com/brooklynecc Saturdays: 9.00pm–10.00am Saturdays: 10.00am–11.30pm Contact: Scott Willson 021 187 5006 or [email protected] or just come along to try a free class – wear a T shirt and long trackies. at a Brooklyn New boxed pair of black Magnum boots Venue: Tanera Park Hall, Tanera Crescent (off Ohiro Road), Brooklyn. bus shelter Call Brooklyn Community Centre 384 6799 www.shaolinkungfu.co.nz Found
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Brooklyn Brownies, 1-4 and new entrants. Keas 5-7 yrs, Cubs 7-11yrs, 28 Dec Boxing Day, Lions Club Make new Sunday of the month from Guides and Pippins Just turn up on practice Scouts 11-14yrs, Venturers no walk. friends and work together 10.00am – noon at the Starts February 2016. day and we will take 14-18yrs. to give something back to picnic table next to the big Pippins it from there. http:// Gillian Boyes 972 9904 or 4 Jan Wallace St, bus the community. Join us as bridge. Come along for Nicola Burdon 971 1265 brooklyngeckoshockey. [email protected] to Karori, Friend St, inaugural members and be great conversations, meet Brownies weebly.com/ Homewood Ave, Flers part of this opportunity to new people, fab morning Margaret 389 3028 Brooklyn Smallbore St, Burn St, Ponsonby Rd, shape our club to meet the tea and contribute to the Brooklyn Guides Brooklyn Local Rifle Club To join the down to walkway at the needs of our community. care of Central Park. History Group Kathryn Marsh 802 5049 club contact Dianne Grain end, through Northland lionsclubs.org.nz [email protected] Meets mid February 2016. on 0274 449 641, d.grain@ Tunnel, Kelburn, City. Alice Dickson Brooklyn Food Sharon on 027 634 4455 Wellington Swords xtra.co.nz, visit bsrc.org.nz 9:15am start to catch alice_erdickson@hotmail. Group has a passion for or 388 8088 after hours. 9:35am No 18 bus Club 2016 classes start Brooklyn Table com or phone 027 725 local food and community. Wallace St. on 16 January at Tanera Brooklyn Mainly 4195 Workshops, shared Tennis 9.00am Tuesdays Bowling Club. Vicki Lamb, Music gardens and a community Fun affordable and 8.00 pm Wednesdays. 11 Jan Bell Rd, Nairn St St John Penguin and head coach 970 7496 orchard. Contact us to 30 minute music group Small friendly group Park, Hankey St, High Youth Division evenings or bishop.lamb@ for parents or care givers get involved or join our welcoming new members School, Basin Reserve, Penguin Program 6-8 yrs. paradise.net.nz to enjoy with their pre- regular working bee from all ages. Philip 934 7445 or Ellice, Brougham & Karen 389 4060 Tanera Bowling Club schooler(s). Children 5.30pm on the 1st and 3rd [email protected] Majoribanks Sts then Youth Division 8-18 yrs. 8 Tanera Cres, Brooklyn develop gross and fine Sunday of each month Waterfront to Railway Carol 0274 321 204 Venue hire: maximum 150 motor skills, language, Brooklyn Toy at the Brooklyn Orchard, Station. www.stjohn.org.nz people. $15 hr casual. imagination, mathematical Library end of Harrison St. Rear prefab at Capital Party hire rate negotiable. and pre-reading skills 18 Jan Mt Crawford Tai Chi thebrooklynfoodgroup@ Montessori School, $150 weekend night. through music, action 8:45am start to catch Over the summer break gmail.com or www. Camrose Grove, Kingston. songs and more in a loving 9:12am No 11 bus in Tai Chi enthusiasts are facebook.com/ Open February 2016. shared family environment. Wallace St to arrive in invited to meet in the BrooklynFoodGroupNZ brooklyntoylibrary@ Morning tea provided Kilbirnie at 9:26am then park near the entrance to hotmail.com Brooklyn Garden following the session. catch 9:43am No 24 bus. Kilbirnie pool at 9.00am brooklyntoylibrary.org.nz Club No meetings in Venue: Wellington Disembark second stop Thursday, Friday and www.facebook.com/ December or January. Reformed Church past prison Nevay Rd. Left Saturday. Brooklyn-Toy-Library- OSCAR approved Reconvene at 7.30pm on into Fortification Rd. Steps Ferne McKenzie 389 1433 34 Harrison St. 1413096478974 270 for ages 5-13 the first Wednesday in From 3rd February. to Scorching Bay, follow [email protected] February at the Brooklyn coast to Seatoun. •before/after Wednesdays 10am. Brooklyn Walkers Resource Centre, 36 Turbine Talkers school care Rachel 022 407 9652 Monday mornings outside Jefferson St. New members 25 Jan Wellington Toastmasters Club •holiday Brooklyn Library. Our and visitors welcome. Venue: St Matthews’ Anniversary, no walk. Local chapter of walks are varied and programmes Barbara on 389 4307 Co-operating Parish Toastmasters International. •affordable cover most of Wellington. Friends of Owhiro 96 Washington Ave. Deb 027 444 9622 •pick up/drop off Brooklyn Geckos Susannah 384 7412 or Stream The vast Fridays 9:30am from 12 [email protected] available Hockey - for Kids February Nicky 971 1265 Clare 384 9054. improvement over the http://6879. Practice with us during the past years to the Owhiro 21 Dec Central Park, toastmastersclubs.org St Bernards School Hall summer at the Brooklyn Brooklyn Scouts Stream and its environs Tanera Gardens, Aro and 40 Taft St Scout Hall, Harrison St. Upstream – Friends Bowling Club astro turf Norway Streets, Kelburn, are achieved by this group. admin@ Scouting is for boys and of Central Park at Tanera Park, 8 Tanera City. Martin 389 8995 enjoychildcare.co.nz Cres, Brooklyn. For year girls who love adventure. Janet 385 2077 February 2016 last
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