The Eastbourne Herald March 2024

Happy 50th Birthday, Eastbourne Library! Traffic light woes continue

by Ann Packer

Traffic lights and one-way systems have kept Eastbourne going slow for the last couple of years.

However, if there’s one thing worse than waiting for the lights to change, it’s proceeding on green and meeting oncoming traffic, especially on a blind corner.

Yet despite much social media comment on the topic, it seems Hutt City Council has nothing on record in terms of official complaints about the Lowry Bay/York Bay site, where these incidents reportedly happened, says HCC senior media advisor Dave Burgess.

At least one resident has lodged a complaint with HCC and was told it would be looked into. Gyalten Dechen, of Mahina Bay, was pleased to be going “extra slow” when she drove southbound through a green light on 6 March, and almost crashed head-on with a northbound vehicle on the blind bend at York Bay. She complained to council and says someone rang her and apologised, said it would be looked into then phoned her back and told her they had reviewed what had happened. “ I got a really good apology and investigation from someone who sounded like he cared about the incident and took it seriously. They were really good about it,” she says.

Hutt City Council Economy and Development Director Jon Kingsbury says the only incidents HCC is aware of are three confirmed crashes – one in July 2023, when a Continues Page 4

Eastbourne Library celebrated fifty years of operation last week, complete with seventies outfits, a giant cake and a confirmation the library will continue for the foreseeable future.

“The library has been held dear in the hearts of the community since it opened in 1974,” library manager Sam Voss said, adding that the contribution of former staff – many of whom were at the celebration – was huge. Testament to this was the welcome locals gave those returning to Eastbourne for the event.

“Our work is not a chore in a community like this.”

Mayor Campbell Barry donned a seventies-style vinyl jacket, sourced from a selection of Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe’s costumes, saying it was a great privilege to be at the birthday party.

The library and staff were an important part of the local community, he said, but the service nearly didn’t eventuate, when then-Mayor eventuate. Then-Mayor Cliff Bishop, not a fan. of building the library, put a poll to the community to see if they would support funding it from rates, which would result in an increase for homeowners - as it turned out, most were in favour.

“I know that it will continue for another fifty years and beyond,” Mayor Barry said.

Eastbourne librarians, past and present, gathered to celebrate the service's 50th birthday, along with Mayor Campbell Barry (left) and members of the community.

To the lighthouse

The road to Pencarrow has reopened. This was announced on Facebook by Hutt City Council on 12 March and by Cr Brady Dyer a day earlier.

“Following recent rain and lower temperatures, the fire risk has reduced sufficiently to reopen the road as far as the lower lighthouse,” said HCC Senior Media Advisor Dave Burgess. The road was closed to all users due to extreme fire risk on 23 February as a precautionary measure to protect the Eastbourne community and people visiting and working in the area.

Mr Burgess says the landscape is still extremely dry, and there is a dangerous level of fire risk in the East Harbour Regional Park. Greater Wellington has confirmed that Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui and Parangarahu Lakes will remain closed. For more information and tips on staying safe in our regional parks visit www.gw.govt.nz/parks/wildfires-in-

regional-parks/

“We will continue to monitor the risk in and around Pencarrow Road and will provide a further update if the situation changes,” Mr Burgess says.

LETTERS

Shame

Re. letter (Eastbourne Herald February 2024). I am disappointed that a bullying personal attack was printed in this newspaper. Maya should be able to voice her opinion and outrage at dangerous driving without being attacked in this manner.

John Gibb Muritai

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Have your say about the Long Term Plan

Have your say about Council’s priorities for the next 10 years when consultation on the Long Term Plan begins after Easter. Councillors will be at the Eastbourne Library on Saturday, 6 April, from midday until 1pm to answer questions. There will also be a presentation about the plan at the Community Board’s next public meeting.

Recycling batteries and UHT packaging

The battery and tetrapak UHT packaging recycling collection bins in the library foyer are proving popular. Please use the ruler on the side of the battery bin to make sure your battery isn’t too large. UHT packaging should be cleaned and flattened.

Report a problem

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

Belinda Moss (Chair) 029 494 1615 belinda.moss@huttcity.govt.nz

Bruce Spedding (Deputy Chair) 021 029 74741

Frank Vickers 027 406 1419

Murray Gibbons 04 562 8567

Emily Keddell 021 188 5106

Tui Lewis (Ward Councillor) 021 271 6249

Next ECB meeting: 7.15pm Tuesday 16 April, East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Rd - ALL WELCOME

Wellington Water has been in the spotlight lately for all the wrong reasons. But in an emergency such as a large earthquake, they will be responsible for ensuring all residents are within 1km of a fresh water source that supplies 20 litres per person per day. WWL Network Performance Manager Nick Hewer-Hewitt and Network Controller Sam Lister were on hand at the resilience expo to show off a transportable 1,000l emergency water bladder – light enough to go on the back of a ute or trailer - which will be used to refill 5,000l drum bladders to be sited where there are no permanent supplies. Added to this are two

Pigs will fly

by Ann Packer

A problem with pigs encroaching into a garden bordering on East Harbour Regional Park led one resident recently to approach Greater Wellington Regional Council for help. Athough a loan of a live capture pig trap resulted in a successful capture, the problem is more complex than it first seems, says Ranger Jo Greenman.

“We know how much damage pigs do to the forest, which is a Key Native Ecosystem –their rooting disturbs native plants and insect populations, and contributes to the likelihood of slips on tracks as well as more generally.

She says monitoring a live capture trap is a big task to take on, as they need to be checked

every day – and once a pig is caught, it needs to be humanely dispatched.

And if you’re thinking in terms of free meat think again. Rodents are being controlled by the use of toxins, in bait stations, throughout large parts of the East Harbour Northern Forest.

The toxins currently being used are brodifacoum, bromadiolone and diphacinone. These poisons have a cautionary period of 3 years for feral animal consumption. Thus such game is definitely not suitable for human consumption as they may have ingested poison laid in the park.

Also, Ms Greenman points out, traps are only available when GWRC are not using them – and it is illegal to release feral pigs into the wild so once captured they must be dispatched.

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local community water stations, one in Williams Park, and one in Cheviot Road, which are ready to be activated. The message is, be prepared, have containers ready to fill and, in case of being cut off, have enough water stored for each person to have 20l per day for seven days.

A live capture pig trap on the edge of the East Harbour Regional Park.

Call prompts defibrillator's move

A call from Wellington Free Ambulance’s Senior Heartbeat Coordinator has led to one of Lowry Bay’s two defibrillators being moved to a more visible spot.

“Being able to clearly see and know where an AED device is, is imperative and life-saving when precious seconds count,” says residents’ association president Steve Grenside.

He says the LBRA worked closely with WFA’s Rachel Evans on the relocation and are also discussing the potential relocation of the second AED, currently positioned at the bottom of the Kaikoura Path.

The devices are contained in cabinets owned by WFA and maintained free of charge, including battery and pad replacements. A 111 call gives an access code to start the process.

The LBRA are grateful to the volunteers who installed the device and the residents who allowed it to be positioned in front of their property at the Cheviot-Walter intersection.

An interview with Ms Evans explaining the importance of the devices featured in the December 2021 Eastbourne Herald.

New minister keen for coffee catch-ups

If her first month as St Alban’s new minister in Eastbourne has taught her anything, says Sue Brown, it’s that the people of Eastbourne and the Bays love their local cafés.

Sue (pictured right) is keen to hear what the people of this special community – which she’s been part of for nine years – might need from the Church. She’s already begun visiting community groups and activities to say hello. Now she wants to meet, and hear from, as many people as possible. So from April onwards, Sue will be spending (even more!) time in cafés. Each week, she’ll be drinking coffee, listening and chatting in one of our favourite watering holes, or in the Library Community Hub.

“I’ll be a bit like ‘Where’s Wally’ but without the red and white stripey jumper and beanie,” says Sue. “Instead, look out for my wee sign that invites you to ‘talk to me’'.” And, she adds, if you’re one of the first two people to take up her invitation to come and chat with her that day, your coffee (or tea) is on her.

Traffic light woes: battery theft

From Page 1 driver crashed their vehicle into one of the work sites: and another in August 2023, when a driver dangerously attempted to overtake a truck, causing a collision.

The third crash occurred in Sunshine Bay in the early hours of the morning of Friday 23 February 2024. “The cause of this accident was related to the theft of batteries that power the temporary traffic lights,” says Mr Kingsbury. A police report confirmed this.

And just two weeks ago, on Friday 15 March, severe winds and weather blew over a traffic light in Sunshine Bay. “This caused the traffic lights to disconnect and they defaulted to flashing orange lights. Our traffic team was on site shortly afterward and opened a temporary lane that enabled traffic to safely travel through the site until the approved traffic measures could be restored. There were no reported incidents.”

Mr Kingsbury says Te Ara Tupua Alliance is grateful to those who have noticed and raised concerns so they can continuously improve safety at their sites.

BRIEFS

Longtime environmental volunteer and advocate Sally Bain, of York Bay has been shortlisted for the 35th Wellingtonian of the Year awards in the Environment category. The winners will be announced on 27 March at the Embassy Theatre.Among other achievements, Sally has trained up a rat detection dog that has been instrumental in Predator Free Wellington’s work eradicating rats in Miramar. She was also volunteer project manager with MIRO in Eastbourne for over seven years, designing and implementing the small mammal monitoring and trapping programme (ERAT) throughout Eastbourne and the bays.

Those interested in joining a class locally to learn te reo will be pleased to know we have identified a possible tutor and that Muritai School principal Stu Devenport is right behind the idea. If you are interested in joining a small group to learn a little more about this official language of Aotearoa please contact editor@ eastbourneherald.co.nz

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“We ask that people drive sensibly and comply with the traffic management that is in place, including 30 km/h speed restrictions and stopping for red lights. In the unlikely event that the temporary traffic lights are not working, the Alliance would urge commuters to immediately contact the Alliance or Hutt City Council, drive cautiously and revert to using the ‘give way’ rule.

Anyone wishing to raise a traffic management issue can do so by phone on 0800 135 255, or email at huttcity.govt.nz. HCC can be contacted 24/7 on 04 570 6666.

The new defibrillator's new position in Lowry Bay.

Paddling for a purpose

by Ann Packer

What better way to celebrate your graduation from a two-year advanced tourism diploma course than by making like tourists and taking off in sea kayaks down the North Island? That’s what former local lad Cared Blackham and three friends – two of them fellow grads from NMIT’s Adventure Tourism and Guiding – are doing over the next three months. They’ll be paddling 2200km down the East Coast, raising funds for mental health and coastal sustainability along the way.

On March 5 Cared and brothers Connor, Kurt and Drew Stewart set off from Tapotupotu Bay Camping Area at Cape Reinga – the official start of their top-to-bottom North Island expedition. They expect to arrive at Queens Wharf in Te Whanganui-a-Tara in about three months’ time – with the last leg from Castlepoint to Wellington Harbour being perhaps the trickiest.

Cared says the period from March to May offers the most settled weather in New Zealand, especially when it comes to winds and the state of the sea.

Their kayaks are on loan from NMIT (a vote of confidence, surely) and they’ve had a gift of top-of-the-line paddles worth $800 each, plus “huge help” from Chris West of Kayak HQ, Nelson, who is transporting the four kayaks from Nelson to Whangārei, the Stewart brothers’ home town.

Over the course of the three months the Paddling for a Purpose support team –

“basically the two mums” – will meet up with them every few weeks for a couple of nights onshore, to check equipment, health and supplies while the kayakers rest. Between times, they’ll be parking up on beaches and some support houses along the way. While travelling, the guys are taking it in turns to make decisions, a democratic approach that allows time off from the mental exertion involved in making the hard calls. Cared says although they started off their prep and planning by dividing up the responsibilities into food, gear, safety and sponsorship, they’re now more fluid. They’ve also solicited “hot tips” from others who’ve undertaken similar trips.

he’s found solace in exercise and nature and chose to support Peter Burling and Blair Tuke’s Live Ocean Foundation, as well as the Mental Health Foundation.

Cared grew up in Eastbourne, attending Wa Ora Montessori school in Naenae, and he credits making the most of local facilities, especially with a “really cool group of kids” at Scouts and Venturers, under leader Rupert Sutherland, as key to his choice of outdoor pursuits as a lifestyle.

“We were always going out into the bush,” he says.

“There was a huge push by our leaders to be active outside and we were lucky enough that they were very knowledgeable in the natural world. It sparked my interest and planted the seed for what is now my passion.”

After time working at resorts overseas – places such as Lake Louise and Jasper in Canada, until Covid lockdown called him home – Cared opted for NMIT in Nelson to become better qualified in guiding and adventure tourism. Like his fellow-paddlers,

Readers can keep track of the paddlers, maybe even welcome them home to our harbour in May, by following the map.

For more information:

• Cared’s mum Sola Freeman 021 525 076

• Map: https://share.garmin.com/4W2KC

• Insta: @paddleforpurpose/FB: Paddle for Purpose/EM: paddle4purpose@ gmail.com

• www.givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/ paddle4purpose

• Track their progress here: https://share. garmin.com/4W2KC

The boys would love company when they arrive in Wellington, so if you would like to join them at any point as they come into the harbour and paddle to Queens Wharf please contact Sola Freeman (sola@freeman.gen. nz) and she will let you know their arrival date and time.

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Cared (second from right) and brothers Connor, Kurt and Drew Stewart at the start of their adventure.

Ghost Diving

Following the practice of Ghost Diving carried out in Wellington Harbour, Muritai school friends Amelie Freer, Keira McKeagg and Piper McKeagg collected three black bags of rubbish, mostly from around the Days Bay duckpond rather than in it, shortly before the council began work to relandscape the area. The haul included a tee shirt plus strings from rubbish bags, lots of candy wrappers and napkins, and “about 400 cigarette butts – well, maybe 280,” Amelie estimates.

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Whaowhia te pae tawhiti

Help us take the next steps

Consultation on our draft 10 Year Plan runs from 2 April - 3 May, we want you to have your say on what matters to you.

Check out all the details at hutt.city/10yearplan or visit the Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub.

Faith in the Community

Our life has its seasons...

Chatting with one of our wonderful Eastbourne seniors, our conversation turned to the question of gratitude. Later, I Googled ‘gratitude’ and found countless recommendations for ‘gratitude practice’ - Apps, calendars, learned articles and offers of gratitude journals to buy. These are good if they help us focus on what matters in life. But I don’t need to buy any of them because I have the wisdom of Margaret (not her real name) on hand, right here in Eastbourne. Margaret didn’t skip a beat in answer to my question – “I’m grateful to wake up each morning” she said, “and I’m always amazed how the seasons follow each other – summer gives way to autumn, winter follows autumn, spring bursts out from winter, and summer follows spring, in the great cycle of life.”

New Zealand songwriter Shirley Murray wrote a song about just this – ‘Our life has its seasons, and God has the reasons’ her song goes, ‘why spring follows winter, and new leaves grow. So, there’s never a time to stop believing, there’s never a time for hope to die, there’s never a time to stop loving, these three things go on.’ ¹ May Margaret, Shirley – and God’s love – guide us with hope through the darkness, war and discord we find as we look around the world and our whenua (land), this autumn.

¹Words © 1992 Hope Publishing Company

St Alban’s + St Ronan’s: Starting 5 May, 1st Suns 9:30am monthly shared communion services (alternating venues, leaders and preachers).

St Ronan’s: 1st Suns shared with St Albans (see above). 2nd and 4th Suns 9:30am informal, 3rd Suns 9:30am traditional, 5th Suns 12:00pm fellowship meal. E:office@stronans. org.nz W:www.stronans.org.nz

St Alban’s: 1st Suns shared with St Ronan’s (see above). Other Suns 9.30am in San Antonio church. 1st Thurs only 10:30am in St Ronan’s church. Details see www.facebook. com/StAlbansNZ E:office@stalbanschurch.nz W:www.stalbanschurch.nz

San Antonio: Vigil Mass, Sat 5.30pm. Sacred Heart, Petone: Mass, Sun 9.30am and 5.30pm. E:holyspiritparish41@gmail.com W:www.holyspirit.nz

Zero Zero Two One Five

No, it’s not some random PIN number, it is the number of banded dotterel fledglings (able to fly) that the Eastbourne foreshore has produced over the last five years. This was a very rewarding result for those volunteers who weekly monitor the Eastbourne foreshore nesting area.

We have no explanation as to why we had more success this season than over the previous four seasons. Our protection methodology has not changed as we continue to trap rodents, hedgehogs and mustelids, we place signage and, with the help of the Eastbourne scouts, install temporary fences to protect the nesting areas.

The birds arrive in Eastbourne in late June, but we don’t erect the fence until nesting starts in early August.

We aim for one fledgling per two nests.

Eastbourne had 20 nests with five fledglings, Kohangapiripiri nine nests with four fledglings and Baring Head 10 nests with six fledglings. All three areas had eight to nine pairs of birds, so the Eastbourne birds obviously had to re-nest several times due to cat predation. The dotterels can re-nest up to four times in a season.

After eight years of GPS’ing the nests and banding the birds, we can predict where the nesting will occur, and the attached map shows the results of the 2023/24 season.

You can see from the map that the successful nests were in the northern half of the nesting area, with only one nest successful in the southern half of the nesting area.

Our trap cameras again showed that these nests failed due to two domestic cats eating the eggs at night. We are not sure why they did not head further north this season.

Because the area is dog-leash free, we try to work with the dog walkers. The temporary fence we install each year covers approximately

one third of the beach, so there is plenty of room for all, and most dog walkers walk close to the foreshore which is well away from the nesting areas.

The dotterels are not bothered by the dogs, but we had several nests being stepped on by humans and dogs before we started the fencing.

We divide the nest area into seven sections with six walk-through lanes so people can access the foreshore beach easily. Sometimes the birds will nest in the walk-through lanes. When that happens, we just move the fence a bit to protect the nest.

We have just completed our eighth year of protection and monitoring and always welcome new volunteers to help.

We monitor each area every week and it only requires minimum physical activity. It is very rewarding to assist this special bird who has the same status as the Whio/Blue Duck and the Giant Spotted Kiwi, but no real funding.

Contact info@miro.org.nz if you are interested in helping these endangered birds on our doorstep.

- Parker Jones, MIRO

The map shows the location of dotterel nests in southern Eastbourne.

Kate (Kathleen) Hector (nee Johnston) 15

July 1939 – 9 November 2023

Mahina Bay identity Kate Hector died late last year after six months with pancreatic cancer. For a person who always embraced life, had a very big heart and an infectious laugh, it seemed a very quick departure.

Born in heavily-bombed Southampton to Bill and Dorothy Johnston, Kate was definitely a war child. Her dad, an ARP officer who rode a bicycle and never learned to drive, was a gasfitter, always on call.

Kate came to New Zealand in 1960 on a free passage, initially working in a government department, then National Mutual Insurance.

Kate moved into Mahina Bay and married David on 29 August 1969 in Wellington, the beginning of a life in Mahina Bay, where they were to build their house.

An enthusiastic member of the Eastbourne community, Kate volunteered across a number of organisations, with a particular focus on helping children. She was on the Kindy committee and local Save the Children Fund, organising all sorts of fundraising activities. For many years when her children were young, Kate and David offered emergency housing for Child, Youth and Family – “meeting some interesting young people in interesting situations,” as David puts it.

When the local swimming pool became too small, Kate and other swimming club mums assisted with drumming up support for the construction of the Eastbourne Swimming Pool. Thursday and Friday evenings for several years were spent on the phone rounding up volunteers for the weekend’s working bee when “a great deal of cement was mixed”. Saturdays were

Kidztalk

It still feels like summer in our garden, on the swings, and in the mud kitchen.

We’ve been celebrating tamariki who are moving on from Playcentre with baking soda volcanoes, sandpit rivers and face painting.

We’ve also welcomed new whānau.

Come and join us for autumnal fun! Supervised sessions Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays - all from 9.15am to 12pm.

Email daysbay@playcentre.org.nz or just stop by.

OBITUARY

spent cooking vast quantities of scones.

David had always owned MG cars and Kate embraced the lifestyle of attending car rallies. This allowed the family to visit most places in New Zealand. Kate enjoyed competing at these events with a highlight being fifth in a field of 50 at a speed event. It didn’t bother her a jot when a sniffy purist said her apparently unloved vehicle was “a disgrace to the marque”. “Just watch me,” she is reputed to have retorted.

Then in the mid-eighties the Hectors became involved with the Friendship Force, an international organisation that promotes understanding through hospitality in members’ homes. They travelled overseas to places including St Petersburg, Mongolia and numerous trips to the USA. They also co-hosted groups of visitors here, including from Colombia, Japan and the USA, among many more.

Kate always loved numbers and in 1986, after gaining School Certificate Maths by joining the fifth form at Hutt Valley Memorial College, she returned to work in the insurance industry, doing bank reconciliations for AMI, with a final move to Police HQ.

Not one to slow down in retirement Kate

would regularly go into Wellington several times a week, either for a coffee with her children, or as a volunteer with WOW, or Wellington City Ambassadors for visiting cruise ships. This also meant that all the bus drivers knew her. A patchworker since at least 1984, when the first groups became established in New Zealand, Kate was still making quilts in her last two years, to give to children in foster care and the elderly.

- Ann Packer

Part-time Administrator Job Opportunity

Are you looking for a part-time job that of offers flexibility and the chance to make a difference in the local Eastbourne community?

You could join our Eastbourne St Alban’s Church team as the Office Administrator.

Based in the church office in Ngaio Street for 12 hours/week, starting mid-April. This primarily involves responding to telephone and mail inquiries, preparing material for Sunday services and community events, formatting and sending newsletters and maintaining rosters. Competence in Microsoft Office and an eye for detail is required.

Further enquiries: office@stalbanschurch.nz

News from our local playcentres

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Mondays

• Retired Persons’ Assn meet 4th Mon, 10am St Ronan's Church hall for morning tea followed by a speaker - $2 entry.Transport can be arranged for these meetings on request, ph 562 7365 or 562 8387.

• “Baby Bounce & Rhyme” at the library 10.00am.

• Toy Library - Two Monday Sessions at 1.302.30pm and 7.30-8.30pm.

EastbourneToyLibrary on Facebook. Kathy 0273551950

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Pt Howard Playcentre. Mon 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• The Historical Society’s Eastbourne History Room above the library is open 2-4 pm every Monday.

• Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade training every Monday 7-9pm. Ph 562 7001 for more info.

• Keas: Monday 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Kea Leader: Ed 021 738 699

• Venturers: 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Susan 0275 35 4962.

Tuesdays

• Pt Howard Playcentre Tues 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Muritai Tennis Club 9.30–noon. Merryn 562 0236.

• Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the month. Phone Kate 562-7096.

• East Harbour Women’s Club Morning Tea & Chat Group 10am. Contact Glendyr 562 7181.

• Indoor Bowls Club 1.30pm, at the croquet club, Oroua Street. Rosemary 562 7365

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome.

• 9.30am Nia Dance Fitness Class (low impactteens to 70+) Music Movement Magic - Muritai Yacht Club - call Amanda 021 316692 www. niainwellington.com

Wednesdays

• Cubs: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Ed 021 738 699.

• Library preschool story time 10.00 am.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Wed 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• Scottish Country Dance. Merryn 562 0236.

• Bridge Club 7-10pm. Shona 562 7073.

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• “Steady as You Go” Age Concern sponsored Falls Prevention and Exercise Programme. Held 12 noon each Wednesday at Eastbourne Community Hall. Classes are held for 1 hour

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and costs only $2. Improve your strength and balance to reduce falls and injuries. Falls are preventable. Please join us!

• EHock - Fun Stick and Ball game Girls and Boys 7- 13.Eastbourne Community Hall. Wednesdays 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Derek Wilshere 0274303596

Thursdays

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome.

• St Ronan’s Mainly Music, 9.15am-11.15am, during school terms. Contact Cathy 027 213 9342.

• SPACE at Days Bay Playcentre. Michelle 971 8598.

• East Harbour Women’s Club

- Bolivia 12.45pm, Contact Glendyr ph: 562 7181. Guest Speaker (3rd week of month)7pm, drinks and nibbles provide, Contact Celeste 021 206 5713

•Lions meet 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, Tuatoru St 6.30 pm. New members and visitors are welcome. Graham 562 8819.

• Scouts: Thursday 6.00pm - 8.00pm , Vanessa 021 669 727.

• Eastbourne Bowling Club casual summer bowls 5.30pm for an hour or so. Make up a mixed team of three. Contact Keith Turner ph 04 934 4142.

• Sing Eastbourne: 8pm, St Alban's Hall.

Fridays

• Pop in and Play playgroup at St Ronan's Church Hall, 9am-11.30am during school terms. All preschoolers (0-4 years) welcome. Cath 027 213 9342.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Fri 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• AA Plunket Rooms 7.30pm. Mark 566 6444/ Pauline 562 7833

• DB Playcentre 9.15-12 noon Puddle Jumpers casual ‘drop-in’ session.$5 per child per session. Call James on 022 043 7841

Saturdays

• Justice of the Peace at the Eastbourne

Community Library, first Saturday of each month 12pm-1pm.

• Croquet from 10am Muritai Croquet Club. Lyn 562 8722 or Val 562 8181.

• Lions' Bin - cost effective rubbish and e-waste disposal. Last Saturday of the month (except December) by Bus Barns. Gavin 027 488 5602.

Sundays

• AA Plunket Rooms 10am. Karen 021 440 705.

• Mindful Mummas group for Mums and preschool children. Childminder onsite. 1011.30. Text Emily 027 552 6119 to join or go to bemoreyou.co.nz for more info.

Pet/house sitter wanted for shy indoor 12 year old darling cat when family go away. Point Howard. Call 027-229-5928 must have references. - please advise how we pay for this. Many thanks Kim aiomanu-Bagley 027-229-5928

Eastbourne Swim Club held their annual race night at the end of February. As well as the age-group races (cup winners in photo), the have-a-go races and free BBQ were extremely popular as always. A record number of families turned out for the family relay which turned into something quite special as swimmers went one after another, families joining to make big teams! The essence of swim club – community - family – fun!

The club finished the season with the highest number of swimmers registered in six years. The club is working hard to keep up with demand, introducing more level one and two classes this season, adding to the pre-school classes introduced last year. This leads to the need for experienced coaches, lived experience is perfect! Looking forward to November when the next season starts, the club would love to hear from people who would be interested in coaching. Please drop us a line to find out more eastbourneswimclub@gmail.com

The club extends a massive thank you to Eastbourne Four Square for their very generous support over the season donating all BBQ items. We have been blessed with this community support for the last two years.

- Kaye Wilmshurst, Eastbourne Swim Club

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Club seeks coaches as membership grows

Eastbourne Swim Club's 2023/24 winners.

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