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Harbour View Photo courtesy Rowena Laing
IN THIS EDITION: • Celebrating Volunteers • The Mariners’ Bell • Project Lyttelton Celebrated NEWS NEWS Celebrating Volunteers Lyttelton Information Centre The Mariners’ Bell June has been the official month to celebrate our a delightful camping place nestled between the volunteers. Did you know that the Lyttelton Harbour estuary and the sea. An oasis on Southshore and a Be part of this Exciting Project Information Centre is all staffed by volunteers? We very pleasant surprise to us all. We will add that to our have twenty five community members who volunteer recommendation list. he Seafarers’ Chapel, St. regularly. They come from all around the harbour Saviour’s, has once again and their roles include board members, art curator to Our social event always finishes with an afternoon tea. Treturned to Lyttelton, this customer service staff. Our roles at the Information Centre are generally done time on the site of the earthquake in isolation so our monthly social is a good way for us destroyed Holy Trinity Church. From April to December we have one day a month all to get to know each other better. Part of the appeal Since its first consecration in 1885, were we all do something social together with the aim of volunteering is getting to know the team better and it has made a journey from Lyttelton of improving our local knowledge. This past month share with one another. We have a diverse group of to Cathedral Grammar School in seven of us visited the Brighton area. Volunteer volunteers with varying interests and community links.. Christchurch and back again. It Helen Dungey resides in Brighton so with her local has been renamed “St. Saviour’s at knowledge we organised a Brighton area itinerary. A Maybe you have an activity or something you think the Holy Trinity” and re-opened to the walk along the pier was good to get acquainted with Information Centre team should know about. If you general public on June 7th. where all the fishing takes place. We get many queries would like to visit or become more informed about A major element of the new church in Lyttelton about easily accessible places to fish. what you do please get in touch. will be the construction of a beautiful bell tower which will incorporate the Camping places are also high on the ask list for visitors Lyttelton Information Centre pointed steeple roof and bell of the to Lyttelton. As we visit places we always ensure we 20 Oxford St, Lyttelton old Holy Trinity belfry. The design look up the local camping place. For the first time we 328 9093 [email protected] is based on historical belfries in visited the South Brighton Motor Camp. We found www.lytteltonharbour.info Canterbury. Unfortunately the cost of construction is not covered by insurance. The Lyttelton Parish is undertaking a fundraising effort to have the belfry built. A generous gift by the Cleaver family in memory of Captain John Cleaver, formerly a parishioner of both St. Saviour’s and Holy Trinity and well known community advocate, has spurred the Parish to initiate the building of the bell tower. The bell tower, standing nearly 12 meters high (40 ft.), does not come cheaply and consequently requires serious fundraising. Due to the historic connection to the port and the fact that St. For further information or to make a contribution you Saviour’s was originally a seafarers’ chapel, the new can speak with: bell tower will be named “The Mariners’ Bell” in Revd. Peter Williams: 389-3666 memory of Capt. Cleaver and other seafarers. [email protected] The bell will ring regularly for all the usual Sunday Dick Brown: 328-8570 services and other Christian events (weddings, (Warden) funerals, baptisms, etc.). In addition the bell will toll on the news of anyone from this area lost at sea or the Mark Penn: 328-9104, death of any other seafarer upon request. [email protected] Anyone who wishes to make a contribution to this project will have their names recorded in a book. Those Article Mark Penn who make a significant contribution will have their names recorded on a plaque attached to the tower. Photo from Left to Right: Wendy Everingham, Andrea King, Margie Dickinson, Kay Commons, Nicky Sarson, Helen Dungey and Emma Scott.
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all stood out as exceptional organisations and influencers in their area of work. Tindall Foundation “Over the past 20 years we have seen so much good Theme Red work from so many organisations and inspirational To the sale Turns 20 individuals. We have helped over 5000 groups with You were led funding, capacity building and guidance and we To experience RED. Project Lyttelton Celebrated would like to publicly thank and acknowledge them De-clutter the trail ommunity and environmental organisations for their outstanding service to our wider community.” From kitchen to bed. from across the country were honoured for their Continues Margaret Tindall, “Every day we are lucky outstanding contribution to New Zealand at an Let those things out of jail C to see the unwavering generosity and dedication of so A new life to be led - event at Government House in Auckland on June 24 many Kiwis. We feel honoured to support their work. News From the Garage Sale Leave them all at the shed! 2015.They were presented with special recognition We may provide some of the resources that assist If you would like to book a community garage sale please contact Sue- Send out your mail - awards by Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, the them, but it is those people on the ground, making Ellen Sandilands 328 9243. The wider community can book on the 1st and Tell your friends about RED. Governor-General of New Zealand. things happen in our communities, who are the heroes 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10-4pm and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of The event marked The Tindall Foundation’s 20 years in our eyes.” the month from 10-1pm. To run the sale all you need is your own team In a gale with hail of giving to charitable organisations throughout New Margaret Jefferies received the recognition award on of volunteers (preferably 3-4 people) and the proceeds are yours less a Facing winter with dread - Zealand in order to help build a stronger country for behalf of Project Lyttelton and the organisation also. small administration fee. Come and find RED generations of Kiwis to come. received a screen print by New Zealand artist Matt To warm your entrails The five organisations acknowledged for their Payne. The Tindall Foundation has supported the Please note that from the beginning of the July School Holidays Like mulled wine and outstanding work for the good of the community work of Project Lyttelton for many years. Initially they Wednesday July 8th, we are moving to winter hours. Wednesday to bread. and environment were: The New Zealand Housing provided three year funding to support the Timebank. Friday open 11-4pm. Saturday 10-1pm. Bright, dark or pale Foundation; Project Lyttelton; Mountains to Sea This enabled the Timebank to really get established With the colours of RED If you have a spare minute or two Teresa and Claire could do with a Conservation Trust; SPACE NZ Trust and Bill Holland – supporting the wonderful work of Julie Lee in her role Your senses are fed. helping hand during the School Holidays. Just pop in and see them. a founder of Acorn Foundation. of Timebank Coordinator. Add black or white details; A RED hat on your head. Whether it was helping low income families realise Currently the Foundation support the work of the We are always seeking volunteers. If you would like to help please pop And the kitchen prevails a dream of owning their own home, or encouraging Grow Harbour Kids Project. This enables Jacqueline in and register with Claire or Teresa, alternatively leave a message at the With a teapot of RED. school children to take action to conserve and protect Newbound to educate children at all harbour schools Project Lyttelton Office 328 9243. Lounge cushions have bled. on how to grow and cook food. During the earthquake our marine ecosystems, all five organisations were ‘RED pictures,’ you wail crisis they were also incredibly supportive. They praised for the significant difference they have made Finally “thank you” to everyone who supports the garage sale. Your ‘I am alive and not dead.’ to the lives of New Zealanders, and to conserving the provided help to the Farmers Market and just recently donations and your volunteer time are so appreciated by our community. gave all our staff and supporters a special bonus to beauty and natural habitats of New Zealand. Up and down dale say thank you for all the extra we did to support our Since 1995, The Tindall Foundation has donated $135 In Lyttelton you tread. community during those days. million to New Zealand charities as well as providing You’ll find treasure instead. capacity building, social loans and other strategic The event provided the opportunity for organisations You will not fail support. It is not just about giving away money: and the family to get to know each other more as well as To take RED home to bed! the Foundation offers time and expertise, connects celebrate the specialness of everyone’s achievements. people, acts as a convener and Michelle Parkes walks beside organisations, often for a considerable time. June Beneficiaries Stephen and Margaret During June total sales at the Garage Sale were Tindall founded The Tindall $3,424.90 was fundraised: Foundation following the float of The Warehouse in 1995. They The following groups benefited: decided to use a percentage Community House $195 of their shares to establish a Lions $280 philanthropic family foundation. Whakaraupo Netball $308.70 Today, it is the largest of its kind in New Zealand giving away In Kind $45 more than $10M each year. Timebank $392.50 Stephen Tindall said The New Waste Matters $57.40 Zealand Housing Foundation, Fruit and Vegetable Collective $204.55 Project Lyttelton, Mountains Michelle Parkes the inspiration behind themed weeks at the Lyttel Punga Picture Club $204.55 to Sea Conservation Trust, the garage sale. This fortnight be inspired by Red. Garage Sale $1670.40
SPACE NZ Trust and Bill Holland Foundation Photo: Tindall
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Method: Coconut Red Lentil Soup Give the split peas and lentils a good rinse. Serves 6 Place them in an extra-large soup pot, cover Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 35 min with the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the carrot and 1/4 of the ginger. Cover and simmer for about 30 Ingredients: minutes, or until the split peas are soft. 1 cup/ 200g yellow split peas In the meantime, in a small dry skillet or 1 cup/ 200g red split lentils saucepan over low heat, toast the curry powder until it is quite fragrant. Be careful 7 cups / 1.6 liters water though, you don’t want to burn the curry 1 medium carrot, diced powder, just toast it. Set aside. Place the butter in a pan over medium heat, add half 2 tablespoons fresh peeled and minced of the green onions, the remaining ginger, ginger and raisins. Saute for two minutes stirring 2 tablespoons curry powder constantly, then add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons butter or ghee or coconut saute for another minute or two more. oil Add the toasted curry powder to the tomato 8 green onions (scallions), or a lesser paste mixture, mix well, and then add this to quantity of shallots, thinly sliced the simmering soup along with the coconut milk and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 1/3 cup / 45g raisins e are a community-owned co-operative: minutes or so. The texture should thicken up, group of owners consisting of 187 Winter Health 1/3 / 80 ml cup tomato paste but you can play around with the consistency if you like by adding more water, a bit at a Whouseholds, 8 employees and 1 institutional Eat warming, nourishing foods and actively support 1 can coconut milk purchaser organization, all working together to support your immune system during the cold Winter months time, if you like. Or simmer longer for a thicker local, organic, fair trade and wholefoods producers with your July Members Specials. And be sure to try 2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt consistency. and make these products available to the Lyttelton this delicious recipe for Coconut Red Lentil Soup. one small handful coriander, chopped Enjoy big ladles of this thick soup over brown Harbour, and greater New Zealand, improving the All ingredients are available in the Harbour Co-op. cooked brown rice or alternative grain, health of our land and our people. If you haven’t rice. Sprinkle each bowl generously with already; come join us! for serving (optional) coriander. This month’s 10% OFF specials: Anyone can shop at the Harbour Co-op, any time! • All Naked Locals Soup If you want to take advantage of the owner benefits then you’ll need to become an owner. • All Yogi Tea • All Trade Aid Coffee Harbour Co-op is a NZ registered company, we are owned by NZ based households, employees and • Kokako Hot Chocolate institutions. • All Linda McCartney Sausages, Vegemince, Burgers, Pies Why is local food important? • Both Fine and Course Oats in BULK Less stress on the environment from transportation - • White, Red and Black Quinoa in BULK greatly reduced ‘food miles’ Better nutrition - less time spent in transit means the • Red Split Lentils in BULK fresh goods are fresher when they reach you • Natures Gold Propolis Lozenges Your taste buds will love you for it - less time in transit = fresher • Artemis Chest Relief 100ml and 200ml/ Kids Day and Kids Night Chest Relief You’re supporting your local economy • Oyster Mushrooms It’s safer - less exposure to contamination, and any exposure is to the bugs in your local environment • Zito Range: Basilico Tomato and Basil/ Seasonal variety - eating locally improves the range of Napolitana Roasted Tomato and Garlic foods you eat throughout the year and improves the Sauce/Mediterranean Mushroom and diversity of locally grown crops Tomato Sauce
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Langley promises new material alongside awardwinning songs from his two albums Featherbones and Virginia 2015 Community Service Award Recipients Darren Watson & Avenue. “Matt’s voice and his connection with the audience are Celebrating Amazing Achievements really something to see and hear live.” says Watson. very three years in the Lyttelton Mount Herbert his efforts are the Diamond Harbour Herald, Orton Matt Langley “When he’s playing without the band you get an even Ward our Community Board celebrates Bradley Park and the Community Association. community members who have done outstanding better sense of how powerful and well crafted his E Clinton Norris: Clinton from Lyttelton is well known work in our community. Community nominated Shoot Your Television Winter songs are.” in the town for his achievements with the rugby club. recipients are acknowledged with Community Service As a player and administrator he’s been an active Tour ‘15 Langley’s set is followed by blues veteran Awards. It’s always a special occasion and this year member in the club for over 25 years. Darren Watson showcasing songs from his new was no different. For the first time the ceremony was TOURING MUSICIANS WAGE album Introducing Darren Watson as well as his other held at Rapaki Marae. With the sun shining, family and Helen Sellwood: Helen’s achievements centre around audience favourites and a few classic early blues friends present the award recipients were celebrated ensuring finances and administration of organisations WAR ON TELEVISION songs.“Darren’s performances are a mighty force of for their amazing contributions to our community. is working well. This is uch a vital part of any community Wellington blues musician Darren Watson and nature.” says Langley. “No really. The raw energy and organisation. With Helen’s skills she’s been able to As Community Board Chairperson Paula Smith said “ Dunedin altfolk/country troubadour Matt Langley soul he plays with has actually really shocked people support the Cressy Trust Board, Lyttelton Historical the list of previous award winners is a who’s who of the are teaming up to encourage people to ‘shoot their the first time they’ve seen him play live. He takes Museum and Holy Trinity Anglican Church. an old, beatup ‘50s Gibson acoustic and somehow district”. The inspirational award recipients from our televisions’, get their thumbs off their smart phones, Emma Odering: Emma is based in Lyttelton and magics it into a whole band. Then he sings like his life Harbour for 2015 were: and check out some of New Zealand’s finest original has been mentoring and supporting local youth and depends on it.” Raymond Adams. Ray was nominated for his services music LIVE in concert this winter. their parents for well over 10 years. This work was to the Lyttelton Community In general. Highlighted in Darren Watson and Matt Langley’s Shoot Your Darren is also promising to bring his resonator and acknowledged with this award. bottleneck AND even a Telecaster & particular was his work for Rotary the Masonic Lodge, Television Winter Tour will visit the Wunderbar in Henry Couch from Rapaki was recognised for his amplifier for rocking up the end of Anglican Parish Vestry and Building Committee Lyttelton Saturday July 11th. Show begins at lifelong involvement with Rapaki. Instigating the first the set, where he will be joined plus his work with Community Watch. This work has 8.30pm. Tickets: $15 at www.eventfinder. Mataitai (fishing area) , helping locals and working on by some special guests. He says spanned over 40 years. co.nz or phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) Door an advisory board for Ngai Tahu he has been heavily he will ‘probably’ play the song Helen Chambers: Helen was recognised for her work sales: $20. involved in all aspects of community life. that he fought a high profile High in the Governor’s Bay community. Helen would be Every gig will be an intimate night of Court action to be able to legally well known by many for her work for the Governor’s Awards were also presented to community members great original music played and sung with release, Planet Key. Bay Community Association. She has also done lots from the Akaroa/Wairewa area by their Community finesse and soul. At least toetappingly of great things for local conservation and biodiversity. Board Chair Pam Richardson. Trevor Bedford, and occasionally tablethumping The pair also play a few tunes Think of Helen when you walk or cycle in the Kate Clare, Vincent Hamilton Burke and Annelies good. Definitely worth together, if the mood strikes. It Governors Bay area and enjoy the bushland that you Pekelharing were all celebrated. leaving your usually does. pass through. television Disclaimer: Watson and Langley lonely do not actually recommend or Brian Downey: Brian was for. encourage the use of firearms recognised for his work on indoors. They also ask that biodiversity enhancement in the any redundant electronic Lyttelton, Corsair Bay and Cass goods are disposed of in Bay area. He’s been helping to an environmentally kind preserve the last remnants of manner. native forest on our south facing crater rim. Carefully nurturing local native plants sourced from the correct genetic material he’s been training locals how to regenerate forest and create better biodiversity outcomes for our unique botanical environment. Colin McLeod: Colin won his award for his work for the Diamond Harbour district. He’s been a key player in many of the local organisations. His work as a treasurer has laid the foundation for the success of many of the local Photo from left to right: Councillor Andrew Turner Community Board Chair Pam Richardson, Colin McLeod, Clinton Norris, Vincent Hamilton Burke, Annelies Pekelharing, Ray Adams, organisations in the area. Some Brian Downey, Trevor Bedord. Sitting L-R Helen Sellwood, Kate Clare, Helen Chambers and of the groups who benefited from Community Board Chair Paula Smith.
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explorer Dumont d’Urville, captain of the Astrolabe, lent his longboat to Lelievre to assist with the transfer. Exciting Opportunities with A short two years later, Edouard Lelievre’s mortal Whooping cough and remains would be laid to rest in Akaroa. the Council The Long Term Plan for the City Council was recently the gas works. While back in Akaroa on another whaling expedition, finalised. Council has made the following statements Most all children of young age succumbed to the Lelievre fell ill, suffering from vegetable colic, a disease about working with the community. This will provide demon of the times - Whooping Cough. more accurately described today as lead poisoning. our community some very interesting opportunities. Although a few days from school was ideal, the constant He was treated by Etienne Raoul, botanist and doctor Our often voiced desire to run the pool or the coughing and unpleasant whooping sound made by Get Appy from the French naval ship the Aube, but he died on 11 Recreation Centre has the potential to become a the sufferer very uncomfortable. May 1842 and was buried in the l’Aube Hill cemetery. reality. Alternative currencies will be developed and Needless to say it was very contagious. The local doctor The new app from the All Right team helps you was called and an entire family was put into isolation Le Lievre’s grave marker is one of only two surviving the Timebank is set to be at the forefront of this improve your health and wellbeing by reminding you for around 10 to 15 days. to do the simple things that make a difference. remnants from the old French cemetery. It is a change of direction. tantalisingly beautiful, hand-lettered relic of the old You just have to choose an area of your life that could Community Partnerships Many patients would end up in hospital very unwell cemetery, which was scraped clear of its history and use a little TLC and the app will send you a daily indeed. When the writer of this story had his dose of tidied up in 1925 by the Akaroa Beautifying Association. The Council has allocated funding for a feasibility study ‘mini mission’ that will help you to feel good and be on a community currency, subject to reprioritisation the lurgies my father who knew many of the locals, at your best. Sources: French Akaroa, Peter Tremewan 2010; The Voyage from within the community planning budget. came home for dinner and suggested to my nurse, [my of the Astrolabe - 1840, by Olive Wright 1955; E.F.L.Raoul’s mother] it may be a good idea if he took me to the Give it a go and tell your friends! medical report, 1840-1843, translated The Council acknowledged the invitation from the Lyttelton gas works for a visit! Mother shuddered and by Peter Tremewan, published in Download the app here: allright.org.nz/app Lyttelton Time Bank to become a member and explore looked rather pale, I carried on whooping, and dad Etienne Raoul and Canterbury Botany ways of using the time banking movement to deliver said let’s go! Oh, and before we forget, there’s one more cool thing 1840-1996, Canterbury Botanical social and community outcomes and the relationship All Right has launched. It’s a poster generator. We Society 1998. between time banking and a complementary The long walk down to the gas works, seemed to take won’t say too much other than it involves personalised community currency. ages, finally arriving at the door of the works, where posters and walking… Article Hollie Hollander Akaraoa The Council will develop a cooperative community the cement silos are presently, I was ushered to a drain, Click the link to end your confusion: Promotions charter and explore with Life In Vacant Spaces the with pipes coming out from goodness knows where. walkingposters.allright.org.nz concept of community brokerage for public realm. The boss of the works, a well-proportioned jovial type of fellow in blue overalls encouraged me to sit on a Project Lyttelton AGM The Council has also asked the Chief Executive to box and bend one’s head towards the mystery pipes. investigate potential Council/community partnerships Antarctica Project Lyttelton (Incorporated Society) is holding it’s Moments later some very strange liquids of goodness that could include the management, maintenance, Antarctica New Zealand and the Sir Peter Blake Trust AGM on Thursday July 9th 7.30pm at 54a Oxford St what, came gushing out. Just breathe that in lad, and repair and restoration of community facilities. have partnered together to offer a young Kiwi leader Lyttelton. All welcome. don’t get it in your eyes. aged 18-25 an opportunity to join the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s conservation team in Antarctica this Well they watered even though they were shut tightly. summer. NZ Garden Bird Survey is It’s Plastic Bag Free July I had no idea where my dad was, however I could Waste Matters and the Port Hill Greens are pleased to hear the man in the blue overalls say, he’ll be fine in a The ‘Blake Antarctic Youth Ambassador – Heritage now on Facebook! be hosting a public discussion about how we can work moment or two, don’t worry. That was all right for him, Award’ is now open for applications, alongside The NZ Garden Bird Survey is a citizen science project towards the Lyttelton Harbour being plastic bag free. but not much help to me. other opportunities for youth to work on projects in that is documenting garden bird populations throughout Denise Roche, Green Party MP, is touring the country Antarctica, the Southern Ocean and New Zealand. the country. to promote her campaign that is raising awareness of The session over taps turned off and a gulp of good old the wastefulness of single use items such as plastic Lyttelton Harbour air, dad and I returned home to an More details at: http://goo.gl/Tv0Hej Many of our rare and endangered birds are being closely supermarket bags, disposable coffee cups, plastic anxious mother, and after a refreshing drink and kind Applications close on: 10 July 2015. monitored, but little is known about the population straws and so on. She will speak at the meeting and words, I felt better and I never whooped again! Only trends of the more common species populating our tell us about other initiatives around the country. problem was it was back to school in a day or so! But Article Naval Point Club News gardens. a big thank you must go the man in the blue overalls! When: Wednesday the 22nd July at 7-9pm NZ Garden Bird Survey is now on Facebook. You’re Where: The Lyttelton Top Club, 23 Dublin St It could only happen in Lyttelton, and it did! invited to join the group and share photos and stories What a rich and fascinating Koha entry and supper provided. Please RSVP if about the birds in your garden, as well as receive news Article John Denton. possible to [email protected] or 021 history we have, 175 years ago… and results from NZ Garden Bird Surveys. Find out more 08254 606 or to Juliet Neill on [email protected] or On 23 June 1840 a French whaler, the Heva, under the about how you can participate in the up coming NZ 0210327014 / 328 8558 command of Edouard Lelievre, was engaged in the Garden Bird Survey: messy business of processing a whale off Peraki. 27 June – 5 July Lelievre had been fishing Banks Peninsula waters for a Invite your friends. The more people who participate in few months, and had been unlucky to lose his anchors. the survey, the better! He purchased another from a fellow whaler but was having trouble transferring it between ships. French www.facebook.com/groups/nzgardenbirdsurvey
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This year has been a challenging one for the club and Other major events: it was not until later last year that we realised the full A brief précis of the season South Island Y88 Championships impact of Ken’s passing, the depth of knowledge that Membership numbers are being maintained around South island Finn Champs he carried and the strength of the Ken / Ross working 1000, with the Club attracting a steady flow of new New events: relationship. members even at this time of the year. Port Levy Regatta (Community Family focus) Sailing Members 750 At the December SGM we strengthened the Elliot 6 Match Racing committee members, who have put in considerable Waka 120 effort to get us back up to speed. Accounts are now Powerboat 75 Member Activities: fully reconciled for last year and this, all staff have been Paddlers, divers and swimmers are also included. Active Cruising group (including Little Ship Club) Jay Scanlon in New Caledonia reviewed and new contracts are in place, budgets for Members achievements: Bruce Anderson in Pacific last season and next are nearing completion, Club Matt Stechman OK class dinghy World Champion Graham Perrem operational aspects / storage etc have been reviewed, Matt was born and bred in Canterbury, currently 8 NPCL Boats in Sounds over Christmas operations manual is being written. residing in Napier / Wellington and sailing for NPCL Very prominent in Waikawa regatta The committee are now working on membership and National Class Championship winners: Club represented at RPNYC Regatta and Southern governance that we hope to table with the members Nick Coultas Noelex 25 “Outnumbered” with a club Triangle. in the near future. crew. Local: Andrew May Noelex 22 “About Now” Building and tenure wise, the combined building Over 5000 sailor days in last season. Paul Roe and Malcolm Snowdon R Class “The committee with Coastguard meets monthly, Craig Innovative racing format Virtual” Edwards is jointly chairing this with Graeme Riach from Popular Twilight Series x2 Matthew Wylie Starling Match Racing Champion Coastguard and will report separately on progress. Winter Series Jono Weston and Taylor Balogh 2nd in 420 Nationals The club and many members have submitted the ECan Brittany Wornall and Emma Stenhouse 3rd in 420 Dave Anderson Port Recovery Plan, Colin and I have submitted to the Nationals CCC long term plan and the club is now engaging with Commodore LPC & CCC as stakeholders in the Naval Point area. International: Hamish Atkinson Laser South Pacific Championship AGM Report The Current Club house is under discussion with our 1st Master. insurers, we have prepared an independent structural report on all buildings that is being financially peer South Island : reviewed in comparison with our insurance assessment. Craig Edwards South Island Young 88 Champ “Flying Whilst our structural assessment (DEE) is greater that Machine” with a club crew. 67%, we have no issues with occupancy, however we PADDLERS will not be able to obtain consents for repair with the cliff danger zone that the building sits within. The waka groups had a successful season: Long distance nationals in Whangarei 2 x gold, 2 x Last week Ross and I hosted our annual dinner for 70 bronze volunteers and partners, was a great evening with a great bunch of people who are the heart and soul of Sprint nationals in Karapiro – 1 x bronze, 1 x silver the club, is really humbling to be involved with such a They also competed at regatta’s nationally and dedicated group. Waitaha Paddling Club was the champion club at Naval Point Club is unique in the number of marine use Dunedin & Kaiteriteri regattas. groups we encompass and the volunteer support we Crews and individuals also padded as far afield as have, the potential is huge and we are already talking Cairns, Rarotonga and Hawaii. to the Ocean swimmers, SUP & Kayaker paddlers and The Club ran 4 national championship events in Canterbury Underwater Club. the last season: Personally I thank committee, volunteers, staff and R Class Leander Trophy members for the support and advice over the last 6 Finn Nationals months, a lot has happened and we still have some way 420 nationals to go, but the Club is entering an exciting time that will Windsurf and National Slalom Champs set the foundations for many generations to come.
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• • • • • Enquiries phone 021 284 7122 email [email protected] www.soc.org.nz
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AVAILABLE FOR RENT: LONG OR SHORT Lovely outdoor deck and garden. Handy to London TERM St. House has heat pumps, a big logburner, plenty of Events space and wifi. $225 a week plus expenses. Contact 01 LYTTELTON Liz on 0210677653 for more information Studio/Flat Stevensons Steep: $290 per week. TUESDAY JULY 7TH Fat Tony’s Self -contained studio/flat for rent. Separate and Happy Hour 5-7pm 02 DIAMOND HARBOUR Fat Tony’s private. Has its own kitchen and bathroom.Washhouse Luna my cat and I would like to welcome someone Happy Hour 5-7pm Porthole Bar facilities are shared. to flat with us in our lovely Diamond Harbour Di Erd 8.30pm Fully furnished. Queen Bed, sofa, kitchenwar¬e, paradise. I am vegetarian plus seafood, into yoga and Wunderbar Open Mic Night Showcase 7.30pm microwav¬e, bench Oven, fridge, dvd player . outdoor pursuits. Lovely garden environment with Wunderbar Darren Watson Blues 8.30pm It is warm, sunny and light with a view of the port and views, walking distance to cafes, store and ferry, and TH Legend Matt Langley a sunny spot to sit outside in a nice garden. have wireless broadband. Contact me 329 3395 or WEDNESDAY JULY 8 Long term it would suit one person . 0221096681 or [email protected] Fat Tony’s Short term it could suit one or a couple. Rates are SUNDAY JULY 12TH negotiable for short term. Happy Hour 5-7pm Short walk to the Lyttelton shopping area. EQC ACCOMMODATION Fat Tony’s Porthole Bar Happy Hour 5-7pm Off street parking. 01 LYTTELTON A Night with a Future Star 8pm Short Term Rental in Lyttelton. Fully furnished one and Suit a clean and tidy person. No pets or smokers. Freemans Long term: $290 per week plus expenses. Available two bedroom apartments. Wunderbar Carmel Courtney and Friends 3.30pm from 22/6/2015. Call Kathy at Dockside 325 5707. Al Park and Friends 8pm Phone Michelle (owner) 3288020 or 0274160625 Porthole Bar 02 CORSAIR BAY THURSDAY JULY 9TH Jam Session 3.30pm 02 LYTTELTON Accommodation/house fully furnished. Home looking out over Corsair Bay. Bus stop at the bottom of Fat Tony’s Studio/Apartment Gilmour Terrace: $350 per week. Happy Hour 5-7pm COMING UP: A spacious studio/apartment will be available on the section. Four double bedroom, two living areas, two WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH East side of Lyttelton from 11.7.2015. toilets and double garage with off street parking. No Porthole Bar Extra features are incredible port hill and town views, fences, but pets okay by negotiation. Fully furnished. Sea Shanty Society 8pm Lyttelton Coffee Company a security system, walk in wardrobe and a bath as well $900/wk (power not included). Phone connection. The All Seeing Hand 8pm Broadband. Call Heather on 027 211 7205 for details. Wunderbar as a shower. Monique Aiken Under Bar Poles 8.30pm $10 It is sunny and has a commercial heat pump, as well as 03 LYTTELTON double glazing and insulation. TH It is walking distance into the Lyttelton shopping area. We have rental accommodation available in the FRIDAY JULY 10 It would suit a tidy professional single or couple. Lyttelton area for Earthquake Repairs. Short or Long Fat Tony’s Long term rent is $350 per week unfurnished. Short term, fully furnished, pets negotiable. Please phone Happy Hour 5-7pm term unfurnished or furnished would be negotiable. Daniel on: 03 377 4939 or 021 994 297. Joker Jackpot Draw 6-7.30pm Trainings for our Div 2 side are on a Tuesday and Phone Michelle (owner) 3288020 or 0274160625. Thursday @ 6:15pm. 04 LYTTELTON. Porthole Bar Rec grounds in Lyttelton or Hillsborough Domain. Tumbleweed 7pm 03 LYTTELTON Lovely three bedroom character home, heat pump, (see club FB page for updated details). 3 Bedroom House Gilmour Tce: $490 per week. log burner, drive on access, stunning views,pets OK TH Solid home with 3 large bedrooms, one bathroom $600 per week. Negotiable. Phone 021 060 2316. SATURDAY JULY 11 Contact the club’s Rugby Manager for all enquiries and separate toilet. It is on the East side of Lyttelton. [email protected] 021 1116069. Sunny and warm with two heat pumps, gas fire, double 05 CASS BAY glazing and insulated. Furnished plus a security alarm. Ideal stay during you EQC Repairs. Governors Bay Decor has warm neutral colours. Road, Cass Bay. $200 a night. Four bedroom house Please note Fat Tony’s have now moved to Large sunny deck. Incredible views. Beautiful garden. with great views. Contact Claire 027 878 7867. winter hours. It is walking distance into the Lyttelton shopping area. Monday – Tuesday 3.30pm - late Suit a couple or a family. No pets. No smokers. 06 LYTTELTON Wednesday – Sunday 11am - late The price does not include power or services. Linen “Wake up every morning with a view of the harbour, optional extra. Available now. while enjoying peace and quiet away from the city. Phone Michelle (owner) 0274160625 43a Exeter Street is a beautiful, warm, historic cottage freshly painted & newly renovated. ROOM FOR RENT: FLATMATE WANTED This 2 bedroom private cottage is ideal for the family 01 LYTTELTON to relax in while your home is being repaired by EQC Professional non-smoking flatmate to share large or on holiday in Christchurch. warm and sunny 2 storey furnished heritage home Only a 15 minute drive away from the CBD this with 1 other mature professional who is the owner. cottage is fully furnished with all the comforts of home, Own double bedroom with french doors opening landline, sky TV and wifi onto a verandah, a new bathroom and a study $120 a night (pets negotiable). overlooking the harbour. Share kitchen/living/dining. contact Emma 0274987927
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Community Activities in and around the Harbour this Week Community Activities in and around the Harbour this Month
MONDAY Community Choir Lyttelton Harbour Fruit and Vegetable Collective Lyttelton Library Fridays Babytimes Diamond Harbour Civil Defence 7.30pm Union Chapel, Winchester Street, Lyttelton. Is trading again each Wednesday between 12.30pm 10.30-11.00am 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. All welcome. Jillie 021 152 8068 $10 | $1 and 2.30pm at the Union Church in Winchester Street. Community Church Diamond Harbour Lyttelton Youth Centre Contact Jill Larking for more info 027 237 4960 Contact: Wendy Coles 0211541434 Lyttelton Youth Centre 2-7pm Drop In 3-7pm Drop in 10-20years Lyttelton Library Wednesdays Knit and Yarn 7-9 Girls Group 10-13 years 4-6.30pm Carving Course 10.00-12.00pm 7 Dublin St Lyttelton 328 7427 Governors Bay Civil Defence 7-9pm Boys Group 10-13 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. Lyttelton Play Group 7 Dublin St Lyttelton 328 7427 Lyttelton Playgroup SATURDAY Governors Bay Fire Station Contact Contact: Ian Palmer 3299 160 Pilates Classes At Kidsfirst Lyttelton Lyttelton Farmers Market 6.15-7.10pm Level 1 and 2 12,30pm- 2.30pm 10.00am London Street, 7.15 -8.10pm Beginners Level 1 33 Winchester St Lyttelton Lyttelton Fresh produce; Live Music; Buskers and Lyttelton Civil Defence Naval Point Club Call 03 328 8689 for more information More 7.00pm Third Wednesday of the month. Contact: Jennifer Rice 027 204 1224 Lyttelton Information Centre Lyttelton Youth Centre Lyttelton Garage Sale 3-6pm Underage Drop In 7-9 years 10.00am 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Contact: Brenda Hurl 021 359 059 TUESDAY 6-8pm Drop in Second Hand Bargains and more. 7 Dublin St Lyttelton 328 7427 Community House Lyttelton Harbour Bazaar Market Lyttelton Menz Shed Shared Lunch 12.00pm 7 Dublin Street Pilates Classes 10.00am No 6 London St. Artists, Bric a Brac and More Contact Christine 741 1423 Make new friends 9.45-10.40am Lyttelton Health Qigong for Seniors Naval Point Club SUNDAY Lyttelton Museum Historical Society 9.30am – 10.30am Contact: Jennifer Rice 027 204 1224 St Saviour’s at Trinty Contact Liza Rossie 021 211 0832 Union Church, Winchester Street $5 10.00am Winchester Street Geraldine Parkes 03 328 7284 or 027 644 4455 THURSDAY All Welcome Lyttelton Lions Lyttelton Library Storytimes Community House Flat Walking Group. 7.30pm Second Tuesday Each Month 11.00-11.30am Contact Maureen Dellow-Jackson for more Lyttelton Community House information. 022 091 4034 Lyttelton Library Science Alive Contact: Mary 03 328 8523 3.30-4.30pm Governors Bay Pre-School Music 9.15am Governors Bay School Library All Under 5s Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board Lyttelton St John Youth Division Welcome with Adult | $3.50 6.00pm St John Ambulance Station 9.30am Third Wednesday Each Month 52 London St, Lyttelton Governors Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade Meetings Open to the Public 7.00pm Governors Bay Fire Station Lyttelton Youth Centre Weekly Training 2-8pm Drop In 10-20 years Lyttelton Rugby Club New Members Welcome 7-9pm Girls Group 10-13 years For details visit the club Facebook Page or contact the 7 Dublin St Lyttelton 328 7427 Lyttelton Garage Sale club’s Rugby Manager 11.00am 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton [email protected] 021 111 6069 St Josephs Worker Catholic Church Second Hand Bargains and more. 9am Mass 21 Exeter Street, Lyttelton All Welcome More information call 384 1600 Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade Naval Point Old Salts Lunch 7.00pm Lyttelton Fire Station The Old Salts Lunch is being held on the 2nd Tuesday WEDNESDAY Weekly Training of every 2nd month with the next one being held next New Members Welcome Tuesday, 10th February starting @ 12:00 with 2 course Diamond Harbour Singers lunch commencing @ 12:45. 7.30 - 9.00pm Lyttelton Youth Centre Contact Barry Bowater 329 4828 or 0272743520 Every Wednesday in Stage Room of Community Hall. 2-7pm Drop In All welcome. Contact Margie 329 3331. 7-9 Girls Group 10-13 years 7 Dublin St Lyttelton 328 7427 St Joseph the Worker R.C.Church Lyttelton Cubs 5.30pm Mass 3rd Sunday of the month. Parish House 6.30pm Contact Mark Brabyn 027 281 6180 FRIDAY 21 Exeter Street Lyttelton. Lyttelton Garage Sale For more information call 384 1600 11.00am 25 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton Lyttelton Garage Sale 11.00am 25 Canterbury Street, Second Hand Bargains and more. Lyttelton Second Hand Bargains and more.
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PLACES TO STAY EAT, DRINK, DINE
B&B Homestay CLOSED FOR WINTER [email protected] Godley Cafe 03 329 4800 godleyhouse.co.nz 2 Coleridge Terrace 021 252 1256 Host: Janette 2E Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour Meet: Michelle Anderton
Cass Bay Retreat Harris & Turner Delicatessen 03 328 7358 Open Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm Governors Bay Road, Cass Bay 027 878 7867 cassbayretreat.co.nz 8 London Street, Lyttelton Meet: Andrew and Glenn
Diamond Harbour Lodge 03 329 4005 diamondharbourlodge.co.nz London Street Dairy 03 328 9350 Open 7 Days 7.30am to 10pm 51 Koromiko Crescent, Diamond Harbour 021 103 7080 Host: Robyn and Pete 34 London Street, Lyttelton Meet: Andrew and Glenn
Dockside Apartment 03 328 5707 dockside.co.nz Roots Restaurant 03 328 7658 rootsrestaurant.co.nz 22 Sumner Road, Lyttelton 027 448 8133 Host: Grant and Kathy 8 London Street, Lyttelton Meet: Giulio and Christy
Governors Bay Bed and Breakfast 03 329 9727 gbbedandbreakfast.co.nz Governors Bay Road, Governors Bay Host: Eva
Governors Bay Hotel 03 329 9433 governorsbayhotel.co.nz 52 Main Road, Governors Bay 021 611 820 Host: Jeremy and Clare LOCAL EXPORTS
Il Sogno Bed & Breakfast 03 329 4227 [email protected] Blue Fusion 03 328 8646 bluefusion.co.nz 58 Koromiko Cresent Church Bay Host: Graeme and Angela Web Design and Business Development 021 255 7403 Meet: Andy and Dana Dopleach
Little River Camping Ground 03 325 1014 littlerivercampground.co.nz Lyttelsoft 03 328 8671 lyttelsoft.co.nz 287 Okuti Valley, Little River 021 611 820 Host: Marcus Specialising in Accounting Software Meet: Penny Mercer
Orton Bradley Park Camper Van Stay 03 329 4730 ortonbradley.co.nz Real Homes New Zealand Limited 03 390 3393 realhomes.co.nz Marine Drive, Charteris Bay Host: Ian PO Box 94, Lyttelton 021 224 6637 Real Estate Agent: Lynnette Baird
Saunders & Co 03 940 2435 saunders.co.nz 1063 Ferry Road, Ferrymead 022 133 6963
THINGS TO DO Sullivan Stone sullivanstone.co.nz Architectural Stonemason 027 665 078 Stonemason: Brayden Sullivan Black Cat Cruises | Quail Island Adventure 03 328 9078 blackcat.co.nz B-Jetty, Lyttelton Wharf [Below Oxford Street] 0800 436 574
Christchurch Gondola 03 384 0310 welcomeaboard.co.nz 10 Bridle path Road, Heathcote valley
International Antarctic Centre 0508 736 4846 iceberg.co.nz 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport HEALTH, BEAUTY, FITNESS Jack Tar Sailing 03 389 9259 jacktarsailing.co.nz Dampler Bay Marina, Lyttelton 027 435 5239 Skipper: Mike Rossouw Christchurch Yoga christchurchyoga.co.nz Scout Den, Charlotte Quay, Lyttelton 021 071 0336 Instructor: Rebecca Boot Orton Bradley Park 03 329 4730 ortonbradley.co.nz Marine Drive, Charteris Bay Lyttel Beauty 03 328 7093 lyttelbeauty.co.nz 32 Voelas Road, Lyttelton 021 297 3885 Meet: Emma
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