ShoreEast Coast Bays Lines MAGAZINE February/March 2020 It’s a Shore thing!
In this issue... Browns Bay Wharf Is now the time for it to be rebuilt? St Valentine's Day Romantic (and not-so-romantic) movies The food of love Al fresco dining A deeper dive into Safeswim Torbay's International Cheese Judge The rewarding role of St John FEDs ... and much more
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Supported by: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 1 ShoreLines Bay (in between the skate park and swings) with up-to-the- From the Editor.... minute info about water conditions? We met a Torbay resident who’s an international cheese Dear neighbour judge. Yes, it sounded like a dream job to me too! And, we couldn’t have a February issue with some mention of St I know we say it every year, but Valentine’s Day. Don't worry though, it's not all soppy… didn’t the festive season go by Our movie recommendations include a few anti-romantic really quickly?! It seems we have options for anyone who's sick of the lovey-dovey stuff! a huge build-up, then those two weeks when no-one knows what Speak again soon, day of the week it is, and suddenly we’re back at the office, on site, or at school. How ever you spent the holidays, I hope you created some 22 000 wonderful lasting memories. Some printed people clearly had a great time!
Lizzie was photographed at Nice Café in Long Bay by Keri Little Photography Keri Bay by in Long Café at Nice photographed Lizzie was bi-monthly Our globe-trotting readers took ShoreLines with them, and shared their copies with the locals too (as you can see on our front cover!)
In this issue, we’re looking at the history – and potential future – of Browns Bay wharf. We’ve found images, articles and letters from the archive to show how others have depicted and debated this topic over the decades. We would love to hear your views on this subject. And, if you recognise the young gents in the photo on page 6, please get in touch.
We’ve been learning more about the important work of Safeswim. Did you know there’s a digital display in Browns
Cover: One of the Yeomen at The Tower of London catches up on what's been going on Down Under in our last issue of ShoreLines. The Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign's Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. In principle they are responsible for We're focused on your 2020 Vision looking after any prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels. They have also conducted guided tours of the Tower since the Victorian era. The Yeomen Warders are often incorrectly referred to as Yeomen of the Guard, which is actually a distinct corps of Royal Bodyguards. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Let us make things clearer for you... East Coast Bays ShoreLines Contents February/March 2020 Happy Chinese New Year...... 4 Published six times yearly Vagabond movie released online...... 4 Speak to our team at Harcourts Browns Bay for the latest market Next issue: April/May 2020 Browns Bay Business Association: what's on...... 5 Advertising material deadline: 13th March 2020 Browns Bay wharf...... 6 update on your property. Delivered from: 1st April 2020 Designed & printed through: Pages Design & Print Services Browns Bay ShoreLines: how far can it go? Holiday special...... 10 www.pagesprint.co.nz Glenvar Rd improvements update...... 12 Contact Information: For advertising, sales, editorial & news, contact: St Valentine's Day: foods of love...... 14 Kim Taylor: [email protected] or 021 141 2717, A deeper dive into Safeswim...... 15 or Lizzie Brandon: [email protected] S A L E S . B R O W N S B A Y @ H A R C O U R T S . C O . N Z | 0 9 4 7 7 0 8 4 8 St Valentine's Day: stuff to do for free...... 18 Circulation: 22 000 copies Bays Community Centre newsletter...... 19 Delivered free to homes and businesses in the East Coast Bays area. Available The rewarding role of St John FEDs...... 24 in selected libraries, cafés, street boxes and visitor accommodation. Browns Bay Rotary update...... 27 Disclaimer: The East Coast Bays ShoreLines is a magazine for the East Coast Bays community. The editorial staff and publishers have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information St Valentine's Day: romantic and anti-romantic movies...... 29 contained in this magazine is accurate at the time of going to press. It is possible that information Erica Stanford MP...... 30 may subsequently be, or become, obsolete, incomplete or no longer the opinion of the author. Meet Torbay's international cheese judge...... 31 You agree to verify any information contained herein before relying upon it and to use any information contained within at your own risk. The editorial staff and publishers accept no liability St Valentine's Day: al fresco dining...... 33 or responsibility for the consequence of error or for any loss or damage suffered by readers of any PawLines...... 36 of the information and material contained herein. All content is subject to copyright and other proprietary rights, and reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited. Bits 'n Bobs, sponsored by Lone Star Albany...... 38
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"The movie tells two intersecting stories from two different What's on in Browns Bay? worlds, brought together by chance and circumstance," she The local business association has a few ideas to keep you says. "Fraser, a middle-aged, homeless vagabond will crash entertained over the coming summer months: into the life of young Anna, an uptight woman from a wealthy upbringing. Together, each will expose the other's February: flaws and confront their own past revealing that sometimes 2 – Summer Fun from 4.00pm – 6.00pm at the Beachfront in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself." 8 – Twilight Markets from 4.00pm – 8.00pm at Phoenix Plaza 14 – Valentine's Dance from 7.00am – 9.00am at the Beachfront You can watch Vagabond for free at angle3.com/vagabond March 8 – Music in the Bays from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at the Beachfront 14 – Salsa Dance from 7.00pm – 9.00pm at the Beachfront 14 – Cairo to Cape Town from 10.00am – 4.00pm on the Village Green 21 – Raft Race from 11.00am – 2.00pm at the Beachfront Image: Freepik.com And don’t forget the Coastguard Sunday markets every 2020 is 4717th Chinese year and it is the Year of the Rat, week in the New World car park, where you can happily go specifically the white metal rat. fossicking over a wide range of goodies and pick up some hidden gems! The rat is the first in the Chinese zodiac's 12-year cycle; the ox is the second. According to legend, the Jade Emperor So, bring the whole family and enjoy some summer fun in held a competition to decide the zodiac animals. The Browns Bay! shrewd rat persuaded the ox to carry him across a river. The rat then jumped off the ox's back and scampered over Brought to you by the Browns Bay Business Association the finish line ahead of him.
Chinese astrology says that people born in these years are Director Kera Wong and the cast and crew of Vagabond on location at quick-witted, spirited and alert. The Brownzy www.brownsbay.org.nz If you have any issues you'd like to be addressed, 4 ShoreLines 5 please don't hesitate to contact our Town Manager, ShoreLines Joanne Martin at: [email protected] The beach and wharf looking south from Young's Point (Tipau Point) Browns Bay of Yesteryear towards Tatarata Point. Possibly taken in the 1920s. Acknowledgement: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections E0260 Browns Bay Wharf
The storm! Waves crashing over the wharf on 26th March 1936. Acknowledgement: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections E0345
Browns Bay wharf was built around 1900 and then Do you recognise these chaps? This photo from the archive shows "three uniden- extended during the First World War. The wharf tified young gentlemen" enjoying some time on the beach. It would be great if ShoreLines readers could help to put names to the faces! meant that visitors (business and leisure) and goods Acknowledgement: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections E0338 could arrive safely to shore, but the harbour was too low for the larger steamships which brought summer holidaymakers. These passengers often had to row closer to shore in lifeboats. Peter in the music shop back around 1990 A storm severely damaged the structure in 1936. The council decided to demolish the wharf, arguing that Former Browns Bay Business Association chairman new, modern modes of transport had already lessened Mehran Zareian offered his opinion too. "I like the idea the need for a wharf in the village. of a Browns Bay to Auckland ferry, stopping at each of the Bays along the way. It would certainly reduce the Is it time to seriously traffic on Browns Bay Road and East Coast Road, and it Potential arguments in favour: would be an alternative to getting to the CBD for people. investigate the reinstatement • It's an alternative to commuting by car – thus of the Browns Bay wharf and Browns Bay lost retail businesses to the Albany Mall reducing traffic, CO2 emissions, time spent when it opened. Year round shopping with easy access travelling, and stress. ferry service? parking made it impossible to compete on the same level. • Browns Bay becomes more accessible to visitors A local survey in the Browns Bay community two years (business and leisure) from Gulf Harbour and the ShoreLines hunted the archives to learn how this ago indicated that people were in favour of experience CBD. A busy time on Browns Bay beach. Ferries are possibly SS Omana (right) and potentially complex issue has been reported during and lifestyle providers (i.e., cafes, restaurants, sports and • Higher-density (apartment) living is becoming more SS Taniwha (centre). These boys are waiting to "help" excursion passengers commonplace locally, which puts increased strain on ashore. The young pranksters would guide the lifeboats up to the beach, so the last three decades. leisure). Guess what? Those are the businesses that are they were alongside a deep hole. Wishing to be chivalrous, young gentlemen able to function. existing services and infrastructure. passengers would roll up their trouser legs and carry the ladies ashore – only In the 1980s and 1990s, local businessman Peter Buchanan to find themselves in deep water! Acknowledgement: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections E1038 was a long-time supporter of the wharf being rebuilt. His Devonport is at the tip of the North Shore and has Potential arguments against: ideas and proposals were even drawn up by an artist. (You boutique shops and art galleries that sell very expensive may remember the images hanging in the music store in articles. This would not normally happen but there is a • The cost, estimated in 2018 to be approx. $21 million Clyde Road that Peter ran with his wife Gwen?) When ferry that provides easy access for cruise ship passengers • Impact on local environment (although this could References: ShoreLines asked for residents' views via the Browns Bay to have a day out, eat, drink, purchase some memories be somewhat mitigated by improved engineering "Exploring the East Coast Bays", compiled and written by RG Wilson and RA Smith community Facebook page, the responses were largely and have them shipped to their international addresses. and technologies) brownsbay.org.nz positive – albeit with (understandable) concerns raised Why not have a vision for Browns Bay and other Bays to • More localised traffic and increased parking about funding and car parking. benefit from this trade?" requirements
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GUESS HOW MANY BAUBLES ARE IN THE JAR… The Browns Bay Business Association ran a very successful competition over the Christmas period in Phoenix Plaza. There were 10 x $100 restaurant vouchers as prizes to the 10 closest guesses to how many baubles were in the jar. Congratulations to the winners listed below:
What are your views? There were Do you think a wharf could bring significant benefit to Browns Bay or (in the words of one Torbay resident who was interviewed by Stuff 421 News in May 2018) do you think it is "a dopey baubles in the jar! idea" that could spoil the area and "end up being like a white elephant"? THE WINNERS WERE: Kiki Timlin Jo O'Sullivan E-mail [email protected] with your opinion. Murray Sheard Libby Davis Helene Dehmer Aidan Hutchinson How could Browns Bay accommodate more car Charlotte Nisbett Anderson Chen parking? In the April/May issue of ShoreLines, Monique Shephard Philip Coetzee we'll share one local business owner's inspired www.brownsbay.org.nz LoveBrownsBay
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8 ShoreLines 9 ShoreLines ShoreLines How far can it go? Holiday Special This is ShoreLines' eleventh issue - and just look how far we're travelling now. There is definitely no shoreline too far. This time we've found our winners in Antarctica, Kim, with her copy Terry Trail standing next to a Giant Redwood tree, outside the world's outside the gift shop in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite National Park, Los Angeles, tallest building, the Cape Horn, the United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and the United Kingdom. And to U.A.E. celebrate the holidays, we've allocated a full page to show some of the exciting destinations visited!
So, when you next head off on a holiday, don't forget to pack an issue of ShoreLines. Then (safely) snap yourself or someone, reading the mag in an exotic or identifiable location.
E-mail your photo to [email protected] and we'll publish it in our next issue. Thank you all for your contributions!
One of the Yeomen guards at the Tower of London catches up with news from the Bays. The happy heart of Driving Miss Daisy Advertorial Jaqui Maranian (and Marilyn Monroe) with their copy in Hollywood, Los Angeles In early 2016, Corlize Britz admits she knew nothing The values at the heart of Driving Miss Daisy Albany and about Driving Miss Daisy and hadn't even noticed North Bays: their vehicles on the road. It was her husband Jan Impeccable: we strive to deliver the utmost in service to An inquisitive penguin sneaks up to take a peek at Karen's issue of who suggested they buy the franchise for North Bays, every client, every day. ShoreLines! because he felt it would suit her personality. Corlize Modest: we are humbled to be in the presence of was persuaded to look at the company website. At that yesterday's leaders, mentors and respected veterans. moment, everything changed! Respectable: we sincerely pledge to be honest, decent and caring at all times. "I realised how much I'd love being able to Heading into a new year take care of potentially and new decade, Corlize's ShoreLines firstly makes an appearance at Cape Horn, Chile on the way to Antarctica, where a curious penguin looks like it wants to take a peek at Karen Russell's copy. vulnerable people who're goal remains the same: looking for a smile from to enable clients to forge a friend they can rely special memory moments on," Corlize explains. – whether they wish to revisit familiar places from And, quite simply, she's their past, take a trip into never looked back. the countryside to watch "Every day brings a the spring lambs, or get gratifying experience! together with friends for Even working on morning tea. Christmas Day is an absolute joy." "We like to offer Daisy experiences with endless Indeed, she and her team possibilities," she smiles. Holly with her gain so much satisfaction copy at the M&M knowing that they're "The choice is yours, and it's store in London Corlize and Jan getting ready for their trips on 25th December 2019. "When a client helping their clients stay leaves our car with a smile and a happy heart, knowing they have a friend they can our true pleasure to make it ShoreLines on show at the Rugby 7s in Cape Town with Keegan and Daniel. independent and active. rely on to take them out and about, that's a job well done." a reality."
10 ShoreLines 11 ShoreLines TRAVEL ZONE Glenvar Rd and East Coast Rd The Ghan Unique Rail Journey Journey through the heart of Australia, one of the world’s The first stop itinerary of our tour was Katherine. We improvements great train journeys. The Ghan has provided transit from visited the Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise which was a toasty 38 Adelaide to Darwin and vice versa for 90 years. Onboard degrees Celsius today. The cruise took us through two ShoreLines asked Hibiscus and Bays Local Board members, Julia Parfitt and Alexis you will find sumptuous dining, elegant private cabins, gorges with incredible scenery including Aboriginal Cave Art. Poppelbaum for an update on this important roading project. attentive service, and the camaraderie of your fellow The best time to see crocodiles on this tour is June and July. travellers. Mary, owner of helloworld Travel After significant pressure from the community, Julia Poppelbaum have noted Browns Bay, recently travelled on The Ghan Day two we stopped at Alice Springs. Again Parfitt and local MP Erica Stanford, a $45.6M upgrade their disappointment at Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide. This is there are tours to suit all, including an optional a review of the 4 day experience. scenic flight to Uluru. I selected the Simpson’s to Glenvar Road is due to start in 2022. this two-year delay and told Gap Discovery Walking Tour. This scenic and ShoreLines that they intend to The Ghan Expedition is a wonderful itinerary. active tour took us walking through Ghost Gum Late last year Auckland Transport (AT) consulted with the continue strongly advocating I was fascinated by the landscapes and insight Tree, Cassia Hill and Simpson’s Gap then to Alice community on the proposed improvements which included: for an earlier start date. "We into the Northern Territory, Red Centre and Springs town for a little shopping. This day ended • Traffic light intersections – one at Glenvar/ East Coast/ cannot afford to compromise history of the region. The service and crew on with a spectacular barbeque dinner under the stars Lonely Track Roads, and another at Glamorgan Drive/ the safety of our road users the train are attentive and very friendly. The at the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station. East Coast Road and pedestrians any longer," food was delicious with a broad range of drinks options. This is a must for those who enjoy rail On the third day we visited the fascinating Opal • Footpaths – creation and widening of footpaths along adds Alexis. travel, or river cruising (very similar style with mining town, Coober Pedy. There are over a the eastern/ southern side of Glenvar Road Further detail on the all-inclusive tours and services on board), and million opal mine shafts around Coober Pedy, • Safety measures – raised pedestrian crossings, new proposal can be viewed at: looking for a new adventure. each 8-12 metres deep and left open - identified pedestrian crossing, planted kerb buildouts, and "slow" at.govt.nz/projects- by the piles of earth next to each. Thirty road markings roadworks/glenvar-road- We started our journey in Darwin in the percent of houses are dug-outs into the ground. Above: Local Board member Alexis Northern Territory. Stay a couple of nights I partook in the Majestic Breakaways Tour • Cycle upgrades and amendments and-east-coast-road- Poppelbaum at the AT consultation pre-Ghan to visit Litchfield National Park, followed by lunch in an old Opal Mine. • Transit lanes – down East Coast Road to the improvements Mary River National Park or Tiwi Islands. Northcross shops. Each a short distance from the city and feature After brunch on the last day we arrived in incredibly diverse landscapes and provide Adelaide. Stay a couple more nights to visit the During the consultation period, AT received 420 submissions. the opportunity to see exotic wildlife in their Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island. It will soon be publishing a summary of the feedback as well natural habitat. as responding to issues and questions that people raised. The The three year drought that Australia has been next step is for AT to refine its proposal and submit a funding The Ghan provides two different all-inclusive suffering was clearly visible during my visit, application to the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) travel options: Gold class bunk bed style cabin with a number of fire damaged areas. At the with compact ensuite (shower over toilet like time of going to press, Australia is dealing for the funding that was earmarked in the Regional Land a caravan), extensive drinks and wine list with the worst fires in their history. This is not Transport Plan investment programme. and 3 course dinner. Platinum class benefits currently affecting The Ghan Experience, but include limousine transfers, bottle champagne our helloworld Travel Professionals can update AT originally advertised a start date of early 2020 which Erica Stanford MP and Local Board members in 2018 presenting submissions on arrival in room, spacious cabin (twin or you on the situation upon enquiry. Helloworld has since been pushed out to 2022. Julia Parfitt and Alexis to Auckland Transport double) and bathroom (separate shower and Travel has set up a donation to the Australian toilet), better quality wines and 5 course dinner. 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12 09 479 8714/5 • www.pagesprint.co.nz ShoreLines 13 ShoreLines Not feeling very romantic? Here are five foods that could get you in the mood!
The word aphrodisiac comes Strawberries: In Roman times, from the Greek aphrodisios, strawberries were associated meaning "pertaining to with their goddess of love, Aphrodite", the ancient Greek Venus. Later, in France, the fruits goddess of love. Some so-called were often gifted to newlyweds aphrodisiac foods, such as as a symbol of fertility. oysters, are well-known. Here Strawberries have high levels of are a few you may have missed. vitamin C (which promotes blood flow and oestrogen levels) along Honey: As far back as 500 BC with magnesium, potassium and Hippocrates was prescribing zinc, all of which are useful for honey to patients who lacked hormone creation and balance. that certain spring in their step. Honey does contain lots of boron (which can affect the way Avocados: The Aztecs referred to the avocado tree as the body uses oestrogen, testosterone and vitamin D) and "the testicle tree", and ate the fruit to boost their fertility. vitamin B. Avocados are packed with potassium – even more so than bananas – which is great for energy and stamina. Vitamin E, Chilli peppers: It's claimed that the Aztec emperor beta carotene and magnesium are in there too. Montezuma would down a chocolate and chilli drink before visiting his concubines to prepare himself for the Garlic: Admittedly no-one loves a lone garlic breather. If one day's activities. The heat of chillies can cause the release partner's eating it, the other should too! It could be a good of endorphins which give a feelgood factor, raise body tactic however because garlic contains allicin which increases temperature and quicken the pulse. body heat and has been shown to boost testosterone. Here to empower you: Advertorial A deeper dive into Active+ Albany’s cancer rehab physios
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Current oncology practice is “failing those diagnosed with can residents find out more about beach conditions in the Bays? Nick Vigar cancer” with regard to prescribing exercise, says a call-to- action report from a global coalition of 40 leaders from17 Safeswim is a partnership between Auckland Council, His current role combines all this knowledge and organisations, spearheaded by the American College of Sports Watercare, Surf Life Saving Northern Region and experience. "I thought I'd left health sciences and Medicine (ACSM). “A drug with similar benefit would likely the Auckland Regional Public Health Service. It microbiology behind!" he laughs. Nick views his aims to be a "one-stop-shop" for advice on beach and job as one of risk management. "It's about trying to be prescribed broadly,” write the authors, led by Kathryn Visit our website activeplus.co.nz/locations/albany-north-shore swimming conditions for over 100 sites around the provide people with the best information so that they Schmitz, PhD, MPH, of Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, to make a booking, or call our reception staff on 09 444 1925 to greater Auckland area. can make informed decisions about when and where Pennsylvania. find out how you can apply for funding or even get your insurance to swim," he explains. company to fund this vital part of cancer rehabilitation. Local resident Nick Vigar manages Safeswim's team Our Pinc & Steel-trained cancer rehab physiotherapists have Active+ Albany North Shore of scientists and environmental engineers. His career Through regular water sample testing, the Safeswim been prescribing exercise for their oncology patients since 2006 Unit 1, 84 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany actually began in health sciences, specifically dentistry. team looks for potentially harmful organisms, such and provide this essential service across a number of different Ph: (09) 444 1925 • W: activeplus.co.nz He then went back to university to gain a BSc (Hons) as E.coli, giardia and salmonella, and other signs of cancer types for patients from as young as teenagers right E: [email protected] in chemistry before progressing into the stormwater faecal contamination – or, as Nick simply puts it, through to the aging population. We are trained in empowering industry where he was a research manager, testing water "poo in the water". Hours of practice quality and "learning to be an environmental engineer" as people from all walks of life, with all forms of cancer and at any Mon - Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm he designed stormwater treatment systems. Continued on page 16 disease stage or level of fitness. We welcome your enquiry and Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm look forward14 to working alongside you. Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm ShoreLines 15 ShoreLines It’s not too early to be thinking about winter! (Sorry)
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Continued from page 15 This can come from a variety of sources, be it human, bird, Until relatively recently, it was only retrospective advice Budding Artists cow or dog, and if the quantity is above recognised safe that could be offered. There are no accurate tests that levels, a warning is issued. "This happens when there is a can be done immediately on a beach, and the lab results get rewarded! 2 per cent (or more) chance of people becoming unwell," could take 36 hours or more. Now however the system has clarifies Nick. "Some might say that's not very high, but if improved significantly. Nick and his team use a predictive Every issue of ShoreLines includes a page for colouring one customer in every 50 was getting sick at a restaurant, method originally devised by the USEPA (United States in. The picture will feature NZ's unique wildlife. We you might think twice about eating there." Environmental Protection Agency) that combines current invite our young, budding artists to give it a go and fill and historical water data with real-time rainfall data to in the gaps in one of our images. make predictions of when high risk conditions are likely to exist. Every location can be slightly different, but the A winner is drawn from each issue, and Lone Star (Albany) predictive models operate to a high degree of accuracy. kindly sponsor the page with a $25 restaurant voucher. The drawing in the December/January issue was particularly Despite what some members of the public may feel, complex. So, well done to Lilija Ptrova who was our talented Safeswim does not close a beach for the sake of it. Health prizewinner. Congratulations! and safety is always the primary concern. "The risk of pollution is higher in the shallows – which is where most children play, paddle or swim," Nick says. "I think putting it in terms of 'would I be happy for my kids to play in that surf?' should help with someone's decision-making." For more information, visit safeswim.org.nz "The public are our eyes and ears!" Here's how you can support Safeswim's work:
If you see a spillage (for example: wastewater or oil) on a beach, phone Auckland Council's 24-hour pollution Safeswim's digital display board at Browns Bay beach hotline on (09) 377 3107. Lilija receives her voucher from ShoreLines publisher, Kim Taylor 16 ShoreLines 17 ShoreLines Stuff you can do for St Valentine's Day for FREE! ShoreLines publisher Kim Taylor shares the romance of the great outdoors Term 1 2020 With the glorious summer weather and and Mairangi Bay is best to do when 2 Glen Rd Browns Bay; phone 478 4091; [email protected] deliciously long evenings, why not take the tide is out – and remember no advantage and get out and embrace it all. dogs on the beach between 10.00 Finding romance in the simple things that am-5.00 pm until daylight saving the Bays has to offer, here are a few ideas for ends. that might pique your interest: Pack up some food (tasty ideas on MUSIC IN THE BAYS ON SUNDAYS page 33 – Ed.), pick your favourite Have you tried the clifftop walk from spot, lay out the picnic blanket and 2 Feb Rhythm Cloggers Rothesay Bay to Browns Bay? It’s dog-friendly enjoy the view. Browns Bay beachfront 4-6pm but has a few challenging steps along the way. 9 Feb North Shore Concert Band If you don't want to leave your doggy Waiake 4-6pm Or, take an easy stroll along Lucas Creek. pal at home, then consider the beach 23 Feb Greater Auckland Chorus Start at Albany Village then amble along at Churchill Reserve, Mairangi Bay. Ridge Park Long Bay 4-6pm Lucas Creek at your own pace. It's a round It's the only beach that allows pooches 8 Mar Browns Bay beachfront trip of 40 mins and 3,640 steps (if you're to swim all day long over summer. North Shore Concert Band 2-4pm counting!) 15 Mar Waiake Why not play a game of pétanque North of Bombay 2-4pm And then there is the seashore walk from on the court at Browns Bay beach – Campbells Bay to Murrays Bay along the just don't get too competitive with 22 Mar Rothesay Bay beaches. The stretch between Murrays Bay each other! Capiche 2-4pm 29 Mar Browns Bay Rulers of the World 2-4pm
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SUPPORT GROUPS HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING AA meets weekly on Thursdays & Saturdays. Ph Keith 021 252 7455 Chair Yoga; Monday 5-6pm; [email protected] ON OLE REN H S HOOL (Thursday group) or Leigh 021 873 315 (Saturday group) Hatha Yoga: Monday 6-7pm; [email protected] ORL A O PRA ER AT E U R E P LATES Al Anon meets weekly; Ph Sally 021 201 5219 Divine Intervention Introduction to Self Healing: THINK FRENCH….THINK CORINNE NEW mat class! 9:30am Thursdays Better Blokes: For men who have experienced emotional, verbal, 3-hour morning session; ph Judy 478 6065. commencing 13 Feb physical & sexual trauma. [email protected] Eat, Play Laugh: 1st Monday of the month, 10.30. Improve your French Adults & children Other classes include: Speak French Group (max 4) or Overeaters Anonymous: Tue & Sat Nelsha 022 644 7175 Cooking demo, fun activities, lunch. Wendy 476 9180; 9:30am Tuesday; 7:30am Wednesday Learn French private class Widows & Widowers. Ph Judith 479 6042 no charge but bookings essential Laughter Yoga: Seriously good for you. Join in the fun for an Plus Barre classes and private training Prepare for your exams: Learn from a native SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES & GROUPS internal jog every Saturday 9am. Ph Louise 027 475 3734 or Contact: [email protected] IB, Cambridge, NCEA French speaker at the Backgammon: Fun & strategic; easy to learn. Wed 12.30-3pm. email [email protected] For those who wish to Bays Community Ph Linda 021 216 3050 travel Centre Tai Chi Thursday 8.15-9.15am. Individual tuition is also Once again, look out for dancers from Browns Bay 60s Up: Cecilia 413 9960 available. Ph Wai Ling 021 764 980; Mahjong: Thu 10am-2pm. Ph Patricia 479 2374 [email protected]. RAE AR S OTT SH Newcomers’ Network: Tue 6pm. 022 276 0085 [email protected]. Tai Chi Monday evenings & Wednesday afternoons: R OUNTR AN E LU Ph Bruno 021 155 4606 www.monecole-french school.com; tel:021 880 649 North Shore Board Games: Wed evenings. Alistair 022 653 3134. Women, men & children of all at Browns Bay beachfront on Tue 11 Feb, Tai Chi Fridays 9.30-10.30: Sherie 021 536 411 Rummikub: Wednesday mornings. Annette 441 3019. ages are called to 6.00 –6.45pm. We would love you to join Sahaja Yoga Meditation: Find peace & balance within U3A Browns Bay: Are you retired? U3A Browns Bay offers you top-line 'Rise, take your mat and walk' to in with us! Following this event, the club speakers & the opportunity to explore new interests in study groups yourself. No charge. Maria 479 9511. will have two FREE open nights on ART & CRAFT join this day of prayer. at convenient times. Glen 027 541 2241 . www.u3abb.net.nz People of Zimbabwe have Tuesdays 18 & 25 Feb at St Anne’s Hall, Bays Patchwork: Fortnightly Thurs 7-9pm. All levels of Writing Family Memories for Future Generations prepared this year's prayers. at 7.30 pm. ability, beginners to experienced. Ph Sue 413 8239. With the Older Women’s Network: Ph Patricia 479 7519 The Day of Prayer is celebrated No special clothing; Another look at the body AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES Crazy Quilters: This fun, relaxed group meets 4th Saturday just wear soft soled shoes. ‘Your body, this house that you do not know’ of the month, sharing ideas & techniques of an old in over 170 countries. It begins Realistic Drawing Classes: Ages 5-12. Mon, Tue, Thu 3.30 & 4.30. We then start our programme of weekly taken from Thérèse Bertherat : patchwork style. Ph Marilyn 476 9585 in Samoa & prayer in native Ph 021 023 60215 dancing, Tue 7.30 9.30 pm, with only a ‘The Body Has its Reasons’, published in 1976, Browns Bay Evening Spinners: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays; languages travels throughout the Tim Bray Youth Theatre Weekly Drama Classes small charge per night per person. antigymnastique.com Contact Nicole [email protected] world, before finishing in Instilling theatre skills and confidence through our unique weekly Why not try Scottish Country Dancing? Improved mobility & muscle tone, decreased stress & North Shore Sunday Quilters: Bring along your knitting, American Samoa more than 36 drama classes. Wed, 4-5pm for 5-7year olds & 5-6pm for This is the time to join us, because our muscular tension (back, neck, shoulders, etc.), 8-10 years olds during Term 1. Sign up at timbray.org.nz sewing or embroidery project for fun & friendship. hours later. improved ease of movement & coordination Open group, non-teaching. Melva 479 7572. Join together on Fri 6 Mar qualified teachers provide particular or call us on 486 2261. support for beginners in the first weeks Your movements & breathing regain their natural volume. On the Hook Crochet Club: Saturdays 3.30-5pm. 10am at Trinity Methodist Discover the pleasure of living in a body that is Defensive Driving courses: There are held every school holidays over of our year of club nights. 4 days, for teens with their restricted driving licence. Ph Olga 021 023 84495. Church. 864 Beach Rd, Waiake or autonomous & free. Age is irrelevant and you do not need to To book your teen in, contact Stu at the Auckland Defensive Driving LANGUAGES 7.30pm at Windsor Park Baptist Enjoy a free discovery session. bring a partner. Academy on 486 1909 or [email protected] Amicale Francaise: [email protected] 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay Monik Cortey Urvoy The dancing is good exercise, fun & the International Friendship Group: Do you have an interest in other Browns Bay Community English School: 4 levels: Praticienne & formatrice certifiée Antigym® group very friendly. cultures; are you a newcomer to NZ? This group meets every Wed Elementary to Upper; ph Linda 021 023 95103 [email protected] Do come and join us. in school terms, 10am-12pm. Morning tea provided. Meet people French: Corinne 09 426 1104 or 021 880 649. https://antigymnastique.com/en/ from all over the world who have made NZ their home, enjoy [email protected] interesting conversation & assist newcomers to learn Kiwi ways. NZ Sign Language: Thursday evenings. Ph 630 6980. TA H TH RUNO Just turn up! No booking, no charge. [email protected] Monday evenings & Wednesday afternoons
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E R GE LU TOR A THEATRE NE S Next set of lessons Torbay Theatre is a vibrant, fun club, for ages 8 to 88 starts in March with 3 4 major productions a year. [email protected] 479 4689 Our next play, Quartet, opens at the end of April. See website for dates, times, & to book. Our first informal Club Night of the year will celebrate the Leap Year on Sat 29 Feb; see website to get Subscribe to our regular involved as a performer or simply come and enjoy Our venues are available to hire for ST ANNE’S HALL GROUPS e newsletters; email Debbie at (please check date as this is liable to change), & later in community events & activities, Bays Dance Studio: Mon & Thu Ph Anna 021 123 1557 bayscommunitycentre the year, look out for the annual July holidays play for courses & classes. Braemar Scottish Country Dancing: 7.30-9.30 Tue. Ph Yvonne 410 9216 or Fred 963 8145 @gmail.com the very young, one more big production yet to be Ceroc Dance: Wednesdays; beginners from 7.30pm; intermediate 8.30pm. St Anne’s Hall is the perfect venue for announced, then the traditional end of year musical; First class free for beginners; no partner required. children’s birthday parties. watch website to see what it is to be. Phone Debbie 478 4091 to Ph 0272 957 007 or visit www.modernjivedance.co.nz Helps men & their families recover Also at Torbay Theatre: develop your theatre skills with inquire about availability Born Again Bodies: Wed afternoons. Strength, balance & flexibility at any age. from the impact of childhood Jacqué Mandeno’s VoiceWorks speech & drama classes, [email protected] emotional, psychological, verbal, with a show each term, ph 473 5454, or Lynette’s Power Hooping: The fun way to get in shape, Ph Jackie 027 444 7064 physical & sexual abuse. French Theatre classes for teens & adults, Table Tennis: Mon, Tue, Fri mornings. For all ages & levels of ability; Courses held regularly at the Bays ph 0210 294 0630. For more info, see our website, our Facebook Ph Debbie 478 4091 [email protected] Community Centre page,www.torbaytheatre.com or ph 473 5454. Browns Bay Playgroup: Mon, Wed, Fri mornings. Ph Julianne 021 308 100 889 2553 20 ShoreLines 21 ShoreLines IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
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4 6pm in February: Sat 1 Feb 11am 12pm Are Proud to Bring You Sun 2 Feb Browns Bay beachfront Author talk with Z.T Quinn, a former Support Worker for refugees & Sun 9 Feb Waiake asylum seekers on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. Sun 16 Feb Mairangi Bay Village Green Tue 4 Feb 10:30 11:30am Sun 23 Feb Ridge Park Long Bay English Rakugo. A traditional Japanese art of comedic storytelling 2 4pm in March: Sun 8 Mar Browns Bay beachfront for adults, performed in English by Kanariya Eishi. THE BROWNS BAY Sun 15 Mar Waiake Fri 7 Feb 10 – 11am Sun 22 Mar Rothesay Bay Lunar New Year 2020: Year of the Rat Rhymetime. Join us to Sun 29 Mar Browns Bay beachfront celebrate Lunar New Year with songs, stories & dough craft. RIN THE F I O N FOR O E Sat 8 Feb Feb 10 11:30am FREE F N TI E ITH THE TO N Lunar New Year; Year of the Rat performance for the whole family. Tai Chi, singing, dancing, music & a taekwondo demonstration. Wed 19 Feb 10– 11:30am H KE O R OOT Suzanne Brooks Pincevic Author Talk. Author & artist Suzanne will Sundays 9am 10am talk about her work, much of which deals with the effects of the FREE ENTRY Browns Bay beachfront 1991 95 war in the Balkans. till Easter Wed 18 Mar 10 – 11:30am Tea & Topics Talk: Animal Re Homing Charitable Trust will talk to us about the work they do and they may bring along some furry Low Tide @ 12 Midday friends. E ENT RE FREE E CO E TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC Mairangi Bay Village Green Sun 16 Feb 10am 2pm. Bring your teddies & friends down to the park for some free family fun with our toys
Saturday 14 March From 10.30am at Murrays Bay wharf. Entertainment, parade, food, fun for info & to register go to www.mbwbirdman.co.nz
THRO IT NO If it’s broken, kaput, knackered or munted, R FT R CE To keep updated on what’s Bring it down to the Baha’i Hall 712 Beach Rd on Sat 21 March, Browns Bay beachfront. happening in our community Sunday March 15 1pm to 3.30 pm 11am 2pm. between newsletters, & we may be able to help you. Build a raft & race it to win prizes & the glory of check out our website: Ph 021 144 9204 being the Browns Bay Raft Race champions for www. ECBCP.co.nz (Hearts not included, sorry) 2020. Join the mayhem! or go to our Facebook page MARCH 21 Contact [email protected] to enter. Facebook/http:// www.ecbcp.co.nz/whats on.html https://www.facebook.com/ 2020 BaysCommunityCentre/ ST
T C C N . . Public & Local businesses to contact Sally to register: [email protected] . I E C C EC C . . . 22 ShoreLines 23 ShoreLines TRAVEL SPECIALISTS Cruising or touring, it is worth having a conversation with us. Come meet us at Friendship in a time of need our first Information Evening for 2020 - all welcome! The rewarding role of St John FEDs YOU ARE INVITED - ARCTIC & ANTARCTICA CRUISING Anyone who has spent seemingly they choose to share their stories, there is endless hours at a hospital emergency always something to be gained,” she says. Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 department may be familiar with the Time: 6pm feeling of anxiety, distress or loneliness, The role of a FED varies from keeping Where: House of Travel, 17A Clyde Road, Browns waiting to be seen or to get well enough company with a patient waiting to see a Bay to return home. nurse, fetching a warm blanket and helping RSVP: Please RSVP to Kelda at [email protected] out with the delivery of meals and cups of or call 09-4791003 Fortunately, at North Shore Hospital, tea, to sitting and listening, or reading to a there is a team of dedicated volunteers patient. from St John, known as Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs), who Today, St John has more than 850 FEDs give their time to supporting patients and and Hospital Friends (volunteers in BETTER TOGETHER their families, through what can be an smaller hospitals with no ED) in 27 09 479 1003 I 17A CLYDE RD I [email protected] enduring and difficult experience. hospitals across New Zealand, but more volunteers are needed. FED volunteers It was an advertisement in the local paper generally work a four-hour shift once a that drew Auckland retiree Carol Jones week or fortnightly. (pictured right) to sign up as volunteer. “I would encourage anyone who wishes to BROWNS BAY give back to their community, enjoys the We are proud to be celebrating our 30th birthday in family guy (excuse the dad jokes) and having recently hospital environment, is caring and has May this year. To us, this means 30 years of booking returned from an APT River Cruise, is up to speed on compassion for others, to come and join your travel, sharing your adventures and loving the this wonderful holiday option. Christine has a wealth of FEDs. It is very worthwhile,” says Carol, community we are in. cruise knowledge having just come off her 24th cruise who says offering a cup of tea and giving and through this dedication and passion, she has gained reassurance to a worried family member is Travel is an deep-rooted Kiwi pastime. So, what ever's on the numerous cruise awards. Charlotte achieved the highest always rewarding. cards - a quick hop across The Ditch to visit family and friends accolade last year, by becoming a CLIA Cruise Master – or a holiday of a lifetime through Europe - we would love to the first in Browns Bay. Combined, the team has over 100 If you'd like to know more about hear from you. Whether you have done some research, or years of experience and has visited over 100 countries! volunteering for St John, contact you have no idea where to start, we are here to listen and help. [email protected] or With our combined experience and knowledge, our team will We are blown away with the advances in technology phone 0800 ST JOHN ext. 8930. work with you to create your desired itinerary. and keep up to date with what is happening in the travel industry, giving you an added dimension to your travel One of our most popular activities are our information experience. Ask us about the HOT app and how Medallion evenings. These power-hours are dedicated to a specific on Princess Cruises can assist you while on holiday. destination or product. We call in the big guns so that you learn from the experts, while enjoying a glass of Our team is fully committed to the community we live wine or beer and a few nibbles. Weekly, we select a few and work in. We are proud partners with Hospice New destinations and products to offer you the very best price. Zealand and get involved with fundraising for local “After spending many hours sitting with family These deals are varied and offer something for everyone, causes by holding quiz nights. We also introduced the members in ED, I was well aware of the extreme this keeps you up to date with the best value for money Browns Bay HOTshot award and take part in Business workload of the nurses and how a service such as holidays, all you need to do is contact us and we will House Bowls at BB Bowling Club. We love being part of FEDs could assist them and be welcomed by the make sure you receive these. the Browns Bay Santa Parade each year. patients,” says Carol, who was a foundation member of the FEDs service at North Shore Hospital in May 2002. Our owner operator Kelda Cawood leads an amazing Customer service is everything to us! Kelda and the team team.Megan has brilliant insight and experience with look forward to meeting you and planning your next “It is very fulfilling to be able to help others, and as Africa, Mauritius, Asia and cruising. Grant is a fantastic holiday. You won’t be disappointed. patients are a cross section of the community, when 24 ShoreLines 25 ShoreLines Browns Bay Rotary Update Kindly provided by Murray Allison
The National Rotary Science Forum Students from high schools has just completed its 31st year with and colleges on the north modules held at Auckland University, shore, including Long Bay AUT and Massey North Shore. There College, participated in were 168 students from Invercargill the two-week academic EVELYN PAGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE to Kaitaia in residence at O’Rorke programme which was House, with daily visits to participate carefully prepared to offer the in a variety of subjects including best exposure to the range of applied maths, biological science, options available. All students Retire in style by the beach biomedical engineering, electronics/ participated in all 14 modules. robotics, food technology, nutrition, and sports and video science. To complete each day there was a relaxing social time with a vigorous round of competitive volleyball.
Evelyn Page Retirement Village is located Fixed base weekly fee in Orewa within easy walking distance of for life – guaranteed* the town centre and golden Orewa beach. Nearby motorway access and bus links make commuting further afi eld a breeze. Care options that suit your needs The living options include townhouses and apartments, assisted living in a serviced Comprehensive business and personal insurance apartment and the very best of resthome, Deferred management hospital and dementia care. fee capped at 20% Business Insurance Vivian Wang $10 Principal Podiatrist PENSIONER *Some conditions apply House, Contents & Car Insurance BHSC (Podiatry) LOVE DISCOUNT Fleet & Heavy Motor Insurance YOUR Phone: 09 478 8735 Civil & Construction Insurance Mobile: 021 160 3227 AVAILABLE FPOEDIEATRTY Email: [email protected] Liability & Professional Indemnity www.loveyourfeet.co.nz Cyber Insurance For more information about Trades Insurance availabilities at the village Toenails / Corns / Calluses / Verucca / Diabetic Foot phone Jo on 09 421 1815 Neil Rossouw • email: [email protected] • Mob: (027) 233 7576 30 Ambassador Glade, Orewa ACC / Lower Limb Pain / Biomechanics / Orthotics 26 ShoreLines Professionele27 diens wanneer jy dit nodig het! www.bridges.co.nz ShoreLines LONG BAY COLLEGE Care, create, excel "You had me at hello…" BRIGHT FUTURES AHEAD Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to acquaint Film critic Roger Ebert described Ingrid Bergman's Long Bay College’s Deputy Head Level 3 Chemistry, Physics and the (or reacquaint) yourself with these romantic movies. onscreen chemistry with Humphrey Bogart as though Girl, Caitlin Scott has been named Martin Cup for Oratory. This year, "she paints her face with her eyes". the 2019 Dux. She has had an Caitlin is studying for an Engineering A Star is Born (2018): Directed by and starring Bradley incredibly strong academic year, degree at the University of Auckland. Cooper, this is actually the third remake of an original Out of Sight (1998): Before J-Lo and George Clooney achieving Excellence credits for every 1937 film. It's a story of passion, success, tragedy and were mega-mega-megastars, they appeared in this Sarah Pilbrow was named the 2019 Caitlin Scott (Dux) and Sarah Pilbrow assessment in Calculus, English, Proxime Accessit. At the College’s loss. Lady Gaga shines as Ally and won the Oscar for Best classy, witty, sexy thriller. He was the criminal; she Physics and Biology. On top of her five Academic Prizegiving, she was a show she initiated and secured the Original Song. was the federal marshal on his tail. Steven Soderbergh NCEA external examinations, Caitlin awarded Excellence in Level 3 English rights to herself. In 2020, Sarah will be directed this adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel. also completed five Scholarship and the Kelson Henderson Trophy for attending the University of Auckland Moonstruck (1987): Cher stars as 37-year old widow Look out for uncredited cameos from Michael Keaton exams. At the Long Bay College Excellence in Co-Curricular Drama. to study Fine Arts, Drama and English. Loretta Castorini, who is swept off her feet by her duller- and Samuel L Jackson. Academic Prizegiving, she came away Described as creative and determined, We are very proud of the students who than-dull fiancé's younger brother (Nicolas Cage). The with Excellence Certificates in Level Sarah successfully directed an have achieved the highest academic movie is a love letter to family as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 3 English and Biology. Caitlin is the incredible college production at the levels at our school and we wish them well as to the couple at its heart. (1953): Diamonds are a girl's best recipient of cups for Excellence in end of last year called ‘Almost Maine’, all the very best for their futures. It'll give you the warm 'n fuzzies friend! Jane Russell and Marilyn and make you laugh out loud. Monroe star in this joyfully entertaining musical comedy. Casablanca (1942): Possibly one Students awarded thousands Junior students seize of the most mis-quoted films Despite being the eponymous in tertiary scholarships leadership opportunity of all time, Casablanca's quirks "blonde", Marilyn Monroe was (such as a Frenchman named not the headline star, earning just Tertiary Scholarships, with a combined value reaching Year 10 Athlete Development (ADP) students honed Renault and an Italian named $500 per week compared to Jane into six figures, have been awarded to several Long their leadership skills during a very special event for Ferrari) have become iconic. Russell's $200,000 fee. Bay College students in 2019. Head Girl, Alice Oh local primary schools in December. Supported by Long and Deputy Head Girl and Dux, Caitlin Scott both Bay College and Harbour Sport staff, the students received the University of Auckland’s Top Achiever created and delivered a full day of outdoor activities "You aren't too bright. I like that in a man." Scholarship. This prestigious award is for students who at the College for students from Long Bay Primary, have demonstrated exceptional levels of academic Sherwood Primary and Torbay School. The younger Sometimes a good, old-fashioned love story just doesn't hit excellence, all round ability and leadership. Among students enjoyed Basketball and Rugby skills training the spot. There are times when anti-romance is called for. other esteemed awards presented was the Keystone plus some fun and challenging speed activities involving Trust Scholarship, received by both Head Boy Samuel moon hoppers, balls and hoops. Everyone enjoyed Crimson Peak (2015): Guillermo del Roberts and Prefect Joan Hardjinata. The pair will the opportunity to connect and form friendships with Toro's gothic horror "romance" stars Mia receive financial support for three years of university students from other schools in our Oneroa Kahui Ako Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain and Tom study and the scholarship also opens doors to industry (Community of Learning) on a stunning, end of year Hiddleston. It's beautifully shot (as you networking opportunities. In addition, Samuel received summer’s day. Our ADP students made us extremely would expect) but – spoiler alert – they AUT’s School Leaver Significant Student Scholarship proud with their display of our school values; Care, don't all live happily ever after. along with fellow student, Bella McMahon. Jamie Respect, Creativity and Community. Baldwin was thrilled to receive the University of Otago’s The War of the Roses (1989): After they'd happily romped New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship. College Principal, around Romancing the Stone and finding The Jewel of the Mr CJ Healey is delighted for the students’ scholarship Nile, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito successes and says, “These awards are testament to starred in this vicious comedy about divorce. The toxicity the talents and drive of our students and to our focus levels rise, as does the pettiness between the couple. and prioritisation of academic accomplishment.” Heathers (1988): This cult 80s movie gained notoriety because some argued it was insensitive 2020 New Enrolments to teen suicide. Although no character actually commits suicide (they're all murdered) it's been Students in Years 9 -13 who are yet to enrol at Long argued Heathers wouldn't get made today. However, Bay College in 2020 are invited to complete an online if you like your satire razor sharp and as dark as & REPAIRS application form via our website: www.longbaycollege. it comes, Winona Ryder and Christian Slater's com (see enrolment). doomed lovers could be right up your street. off Ballgowns & Bridesmaids The College office is open from Monday, 20 January to dresses shortening. assist with enrolment enquiries. Phone 09 477 9009. Gone Girl (2014): David Fincher directs 10% All new and Year 9 students will attend an official Follow us on social media: Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in this Valid until 31st March 2020 welcome to the College on Wednesday, 29 January, at LongBayCollege and LongBayCollegeSport deeply twisted tale of trial by media, deceit ON PRESENTATION OF THIS VOUCHER 8.30am with all year levels starting the academic year and revenge. Fincher's other movies include Shop 8 • Clyde Court • Browns Bay on Thursday, 30 January. @LongBayCollege and @lbc.sport Se7en and Fight Club, both of which were considered for this list too… 479 2203
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There are has been a judge for looking smiles… Ericacan and stay Alexison the roadrecognise and purchase the a second patrolmany car. business districts and Sat 14 March, 10.30am the NZ Champions amazing and important job NHCP hot-spots to cover in oneSaturday night. 14 March, Murrays Bay Wharf of Cheese Awards, do and want to support them with 10.30am at Murrays They are asking the community to sponsor their jump and FB: mbwbirdman run by the New funding so they can stay on the road It is a huge challenge for NHCPBay Wharf to support the incredible work of NHCP. www.mbwbirdman.co.nz Zealand Specialist and purchase a second patrol car. eectively patrol the large North Cheesemakers FB: mbwbirdman NHCP are the ‘eyes and ears’ for the Police in our www.mbwbirdman.co.nz Association to community. Three nights a week, they receive direction promote and DONATE AT: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/nhcp develop the DONATE AT: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/nhcp country's cheese industry. During this time, he says he's seen NZ slowly but surely become a world-class producer of speciality cheeses. We offer a complete range of denture services:
He joined Whitestone Cheese in 2016. "As an affineur, I F sample cheese and check for ripeness and maturity," he A ERICA STANFORD smiles. "Yes, it's a dream job!" He is also the company's Supporting North Harbour brand ambassador, and loves representing this family-run T Community Patrol business on the world stage. Call us now for a FREE no obligation consultation In mid-2019, Franco received what he calls his "letter from o[email protected] Hogwarts". "The UK Guild of Fine Food invited me to be 09-479-2220 EricaStanfordECB part of a team of international judges at the World Cheese t d nt r c ntr o tloo co n Awards in Bergamo, Italy. There were a record 3,804 cheeses www.EricaStanfordMP.co.nz 30 ShoreLines 31 45 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, North Shore, AucklandShoreLines 0630 Continued from page 31 area of France where conditions and it originated – came scrupulously tested about when a local to ensure it wouldn't man left some of his react adversely with plain, white cheese any of the other behind in a limestone flora in the cheese Al fresco dining cave. When he came production area – and back to the cave obviously it had to be several months later, safe to eat. he found the cheese still intact but infused The farm was called with a (now famous) Shenley Station, Here are three simple recipes for a cosy St Valentine's Day picnic. blue mould." which is why the They each include at least one ingredient – marked with a award-winning cheese ❤ Looking to this story proudly bears that – that's claimed to have romantic qualities. for inspiration, Chris name. Moran (head cheese Figs with prosciutto Chicken, mango and chilli salad maker at Whitestone The best way to Ingredients: Ingredients: cheese) and his team enjoy cheese? ❤ Ripe figs ❤ 1 mango, cut into approx. 1cm cubes were researching a Support your local Balsamic vinegar 1 spring onion, finely chopped new blue cheese, they cheesemongers! Prosciutto ❤ 1-2 red chillies (or to taste), deseeded and finely visited the limestone Shaved parmesan chopped caves near Oamaru. Franco's advice: Fresh mint or wild rocket leaves Juice of 2 limes "As it turned out, the 1 cold cooked chicken breast, cut into chunks mould for us didn't "Visit your local Method: 1 little gem lettuce, sliced or shredded come from there," delis and farmers Halve the figs lengthways and put them, cut ❤ 1 large handful fresh coriander, chopped Franco recounts. markets and get to side down, without oil, in a hot griddle pan 1 tsp vegetable oil "Instead, a local know your local (or heavy-based frying pan) for 1 minute 4 drops toasted sesame oil biodynamic farmer cheesemakers. until charred. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar found a blue patch in "Cheese must always be the hero of your platter!" They're talented and salt and black pepper to taste and, while still warm, wrap one of his cows' hay artisans, making each half in a little piece of prosciutto. bales. He sent it off to Plant Diagnostic lab in Christchurch genuinely world-class products. They can help you for analysis and, subsequently, they called us and said, pick your perfect cheeses, and then offer advice about Serve garnished with shaved parmesan and fresh mint or 'We've found your mould!'" how to enhance them – pairing with the most suitable rocket leaves. wine or beer, honeycomb, fruit, dark chocolate, Find this recipe on bbcgoodfood.com Getting this confirmed was a complicated process. or olives. Trust their simple tips so that you get The mould had to be reproduced under laboratory maximum enjoyment." Avocado and prawns on toast Ingredients: 5 cooked prawns 2 limes or lemons, zested and juiced ❤ 1 knob ginger, freshly grated Handful dill, chopped small Drizzle of olive oil ❤ 1 avocado, mashed ❤ 1 small garlic clove, crushed ❤ Handful fresh coriander, chopped Method: 2 slices French bread (or more if the prawns are large), toasted Put the mango cubes, and any juice they make, into a bowl and, with your hands, mix in the chopped spring onion and Method: chilli, and squeeze over the lime juice. (Use as much or as Mix together prawns, the zest and juice of 1 lime (or lemon), little as you want.) grated ginger, chopped dill and olive oil. Leave to marinate. Add the chunked chicken and shredded lettuce and most of Mash together the avocado, crushed garlic, chopped the fresh coriander and, using your hands, toss to combine. coriander and remaining lime (or lemon) zest and juice. Add the oils and toss again then tip onto a large serving plate and sprinkle over the remaining bit of fresh coriander. To serve, pile avocado on toasted slices of French bread, top Find this recipe on nigella.com with prawns, 1 or 2 per slice depending upon size. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Find this recipe on eatwell.co.nz
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Ingredients 175g butter, coarsely chopped ½ cup plain flour 175g dark cooking chocolate, 2 tbsp cocoa powder coarsely chopped ½ cup chocolate chips 1½ cups caster sugar Icing sugar to dust 4 eggs, lightly beaten
Method 1. Heat oven to 160°C fan bake. Line a 17cm x 27cm slice tin with non-stick baking paper. 2. Place butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, or microwave for 2-3 minutes, to melt. Whisk until smooth, then stir in sugar and eggs. 3. Sift flour and cocoa powder together, then stir into chocolate mixture. Lastly, gently stir in chocolate chips. 4. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 1 hour or until an inserted skewer comes out moist but clean. Cool, then remove from tin and cut into slices. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
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