Community Grants scheme opens

JO RICHARDS

Golden Bay organisations looking to get their community projects off the ground can now apply for financial support through Tasman District Council’s Community Grants scheme. Applications for a share of the $230,000 funding pot don’t close until 31 July, so there is plenty of time for community groups to submit their proposals.

In last year’s funding round, 15 Golden Bay groups, including sports clubs, museums and social services were awarded grants of between $500 and $3000.

While encouraged to bid for funding, all applicants must meet a number of criteria which cover a range of categories including, but not limited to, service groups, festivals, sports clubs, welfare groups, arts, culture, heritage, and environmental organisations.

TDC are looking for projects that are either Tasman-based or will help Tasman residents, meet a community need and have community support. Priority will be given to projects that align with the council’s community outcomes and can show complementary financial support from other sources.

Groups can apply for funding to cover expenses such as administration costs (limited), one-off projects, project development costs and service delivery costs, but cannot include items like salaries and ongoing operational costs.

Applications close on 31 July and must submitted on the official form, which is available, together with more information, at: www.tasman.govt.nz

Hospice open mic fundraiser

JO RICHARDS

This Sunday, the Tākaka Hospice Shop is hosting a fundraising party – and everyone is welcome to participate.

“Come join us for a cosy open mic evening inside the shop,” says Sol Guest who is organising the event along with shop manager Sunny Skinner. Sol adds that performances of all kinds are encouraged. “We invite more than music and poetry – all creative expression is welcomed.”

He explains that hot drinks are provided, with food on a BYO basis. “Cups of tea will be served, feel free to bring snacks but please no meat or anything that might be messy.”

Tākaka Hospice Shop open mic event is on Sunday 14 May, 5-8pm (sign up from 4.30pm). Koha on the door in aid of supporting hospice funding.

RESULTS / Hua

BRIDGE

3 May. Onekaka Pairs Session 3: N/S: L Roberts/J Pemberton 55.73%; L Thomas/B Adams 53.65%; J Cooper/A Foreman 51.04%. E/W: P Nelson/J Edmondson 61.88%; P Panzeri/H Curtis 55%; R McDonald/J Harper 51.88%. H/cap: N/S. L Thomas/B Adams

55.65%; L Roberts/J Pemberton 53.73%; J Cooper/A Foreman 51.54%. E/W: P Nelson/J Edmondson 60.88%; P Panzeri/H Curtis 52.25%; R McDonald/J Harper 51.13%.

5 May. Friday Champs Session 3: P Nelson/P Wood 63.89%; J Massey/J Kingston

55.56%; D Sarll/A Telford 54.86%. H/cap: P Nelson/P Wood 63.39%; J Massey/J Kingston 55.06%; E Donovan/L Thomas 54.28%

AGM NOTICES

FRIENDS of Mangarakau AGM, Tuesday 30 May, 11am at Collingwood Memorial Hall. All welcome.

WRINKLIES Express AGM, Thursday 18 May, 10.30am at the Tākaka Bowling Club. New members welcome.

GB A&P SHOW COMMITTEE AGM will be held on Tuesday 30 May, 7pm, Keith Page Hall (Rec Park).

Our committee is aging and dwindling and new committee members are urgently needed to keep the show running. We have five meetings per year with working bees before and after the show in January. If interested but unable to attend the AGM please contact Jean 027 344 3316, goldenbayshow@gmail.com

All welcome.

GOLDEN Bay Workcentre Trust AGM, Monday 22 May at 5pm, 84 Commercial Street, Tākaka. Please RSVP to manager@ gbwct.org.nz

GOLDEN Bay Friends of the Grounds Inc (GV Riding Club) AGM, Sunday 21 May, 2.30pm at Henry's 35a Glenview Road.

PUBLIC NOTICES / Pānui a whānui

GB Animal Welfare Society Inc (ex-SPCA). Ph Carol Wells 525 9494, 8am-5pm weekdays.

GOLDEN Bay Grey Power will be at Fresh Choice on Tuesday 23 May from 9am-12noon for renewal of and new membership subscriptions.

CURIOUS about Quakers? Come and check us out. Ph Jude 524 8291. <www.quakers.nz>

ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, open meeting, all welcome. Thursdays 7pm, 94 Commercial Street. Hall behind the Catholic Church. Ph 0800 229 6757.

FRESH FM needs your help. Are you willing to host a fundraising event to support local radio? Or help run one? Check out our website freshfm.net. We’re a Charitable Trust – a $30 donation (that can be made on our website) is tax deductible.