Book sale set to be biggest yet

The Eastbourne Lions' biggest book sale yet is coming up on April 1st and 2nd at Muritai School hall.

All proceeds will go to Cyclone Gabrielle relief. Books can be left in the donation box in the Eastbourne Library foyer, or text 027 488 5602 for pick ups of larger quantities.

Money raised from previous Lions book fairs has mostly supported local Eastbourne causes, but the good done by your donated items doesn't end there.

Unsold children's books, puzzles and games, and educational books are sent to Pacific Islands schools via a longstanding Rotary partnership.

Many such items have now been delivered to communities devastated by the recent Tongan eruption.

Unsold DVDs and CDs are donated to Salvation Army stores for resale.

This past year, due to limited storage space, the Lions have worked hard to rehome other unsold items.

Book sale volunteer Meredith Carew contacted rest homes, retirement villages, prisons and hospices across the region, offering a selection of free books.

Four vanloads of boxes - well over 1000 items - were then delivered by Meredith and David Carew to more than a dozen locations.

Books donated by Eastbourne and Bays people are now being enjoyed by elderly readers in the Hutt Valley, Wellington, Porirua, and Kapiti Coast. Rimutaka prison received six boxes of books, and Te Omanga Hospice also benefited.

What's Happening Hair!?

March 'round hair!

As we March into Autumn, I thought I'd give everyone some tips on how to best style your hair! Knowing what works best for you without risking damage can sometime be tricky which is why the most important step to styling your hair is knowing what type you have If you have thinner hair, you'll rarely feel like your hair is weighing you down in a mid-high pony tail, volume will be challenging to maintain and each individual strand is very thin Remember, you can have thin hair, and lots of it, but your hair is still thin and needs to be cared for differently If your hair is thin, you should be thinking of stocking your bathroom with lightweight products including mists and sprays as an alternative to heavy conditioners Don't get me wrong, there is a time and a place for a hydrating mask, no matter the hair type, but not all the time Using heat on your hair should always be accompanied by a heat protectant which makes sure the straightener heat doesn't get to the core of the strand And finally, use a brush which only has natural boar bristles which will gently brush through your hair without tugging and pulling out knots, creating split ends as you snap hairs, not what we want!!

If you have thicker hair, you will feel that it is more coarse, and struggles to maintain the hold of a bobby pin n place You will feel relief when you take your hair tie out at the end of a long day and it might be hard to maintain the frizz! For those of you out there nodding at these words, then the best way for you to style your hair is by cutting it in a layered fashion which doesn't make the look feel boxy and thicker at the ends When it comes to styling tools, including hair straighteners and curling irons, speed matters Going too fast won't straighten or curl your hair, and you'll have to go over the same strand again, risking burn and damage and going too slow will burn and damage your hair too Finding the right speed for your hair makes all the difference

With all hair types, remember the most important thing are the products you use, using hydrating serums when using heat and strengthening masks when your hair is feeling brittle

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News from Point Howard

The PHA would like to thank all residents for their response to the slip on 14 March. Residents walked the hill, checking in on neighbours, family and friends, offering any assistance that they could provide. Thank you to those who were able to come to the Sausage Sizzle at Six at the road junction above the slip on 15 March. It was an opportunity to come together and the camaraderie was awesome to see.

The PHA would also like to thank the: Emergency services (FENZ, NZ Police, Wellington Free) who attended the site immediately after the slip and ensured the closest residents were safe and taken care of.

Hutt City and Wellington Emergency Response Teams for checking on the welfare of all residents the evening after the slip. You provided a very welcome reassurance to the community. Bulk Water team who kept us all in water for 2+ days, not to mention the empathy and helpfulness of the drivers.

The team who delivered 12 portaloos around the hill. It’s way better than digging a long drop! CCL crew who worked late into the night on the water restoration.

Northpower crew who restored power to the hill in time for dinner on the 14 March.

Seaview Marina for loaning us two trolleys so residents above the slip could move water, groceries etc to their houses.

LBRA for offering up showers and laundry facilities. other agencies who were involved in the emergency response.

It’s great to live in a resilient little community. Kia kaha e hoa.

pthowardassn@gmail.com

Next ECB meeting:

7.15pm Tuesday 18 April, 2023, East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Rd.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted on huttcity.govt.nz and on the Board’s website eastbourne.nz a few days before the meeting.

Annual walkabout

The ECB’s annual walk around Eastbourne will be on Saturday, 22 April. The walkabout is a chance for residents and resident associations to meet with the Board and a Council Officer as we travel from Point Howard to Burdan’s Gate. If you would like to speak to us about an issue or opportunity in your area, bay or street, please email belinda. moss@huttcity.govt.nz.

Report a Problem to Council

If you have an issue or a suggestion for Council, including reporting a leak, please complete the Report a Problem form on huttcity.govt.nz. For urgent issues, call 04 570 6666.

Contacting the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB)

Residents are welcome to contact Community Board members about other concerns. Members may ask for a report from officers for the next meeting. You can also contact us on the Eastbourne Community Board Facebook page and the eastbourne.nz website.

Belinda Moss (Chair) belinda.moss@huttcity.govt.nz

029 494 1615

Bruce Spedding (Deputy Chair) bruce.spedding@huttcity.govt.nz

021 029 74741

Frank Vickers frank.vickers@huttcity.govt.nz

027 406 1419

Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz

04 562 8567

Emily Keddell emily.keddell@huttcity.govt.nz

021 188 5106

Tui Lewis (Ward Councillor) tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz

021 271 6249

No barrier to cycling fun

This young bike rider may be one of the 35 or so people who supported the installation of barriers between the Maire Street carpark and a shared path, following the separation of the two last year despite the lack of evidence to show any danger to pedestrians or cyclists. The barriers, installed last weekend, were the result of a survey of 142 people that was conducted after the dedicated path was installed, separating pedestrians from cars. Previously people had walked or cycled through the carpark with no reported incidents.

However, two car accidents occurred in the carpark at the time the new path was installed. Both involved a car hitting a power pole located away from the path.

Despite the danger being to the power pole rather than pedestrians, the ECB supported the path. “We stressed that the most recent accident...showed the location of these power poles is a serious threat, not just to the local community but to anyone visiting the area,” then ECB chair Virginia Horrocks said.

The HCC survey found the majority (90 percent) were in favour of retaining the pathway. About a quarter (approximately 35 people) wanted further improvements to the pathway, such as bollards or some other physical barrier like curbs and/or planting.

The Eastbourne Herald approached HCC for costings for the barriers, however we had not received an answer at the time of going to print.

A similar 2.5m wide shared path has now been created on the northern, beach side of HW Shortt Park, next to the community hall and ESSC clubrooms.