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Guitar aces will gather in New Plymouth next month to take part in New Zealand’s only international guitar festival. The G-TARanaki festival brings has set up a studio and is managing top international guitarists to the artists such as Lou Collier – winner country for a mix of workshops, gigs of Rodney Live 2008. and master classes. Top billing this Reg says his Tips and Tricks clinic year goes to Slash of Guns ‘n’ Roses at G-TARanaki will demonstrate (his only NZ performance) and his style of playing, which includes guitarists such as Uli Jon Roth, Pink the growling Texas outlaw growling Floyd bassist Guy Pratt and Jennifer guitar, and will also focus on the Batten (Michael Jackson’s guitarist) importance of attitude and passion. are also on the guest list. “Guitarists that stand out do so Mixing with big name acts is familiar because of their attitude, not technical territory for Army Bay musician Reg prowess,” Reg says. “Playing an Keyworth, who will present a clinic instrument should be like breathing at the festival. – powerful, and instinctive.” Reg worked overseas as a professional musician for many years, including The festival takes place August stints playing with rockers such as 11-15 and Reg hopes lots of local Jimmy Page and members of Guns guitarists will attend. ‘n’ Roses, Alice Cooper’s band and “It’s a one-off chance to be inspired more before returning to the Coast by some of the world’s best – and Reg Keyworth of Army Bay will rock the clinics are free.” last year. Taranaki at an international guitar festival next month. As well as taking guitar lessons, Reg Info: www.gtaranaki.co.nz
Grant gets garden club gets off the ground A gardening club started at Whangaparaoa Primary this year by teacher Debbie Thompson attracted around 50 keen young gardeners. This month the club took a giant leap forward when the school received a $750 grant from Rodney District Council’s environmental fund which they have used to purchase two rotating compost bins and four kitset raised beds. They have also been given a set of new tools by local business Wardrobes Direct. Debbie says until now the children have been growing vegetables and flowers in beds scattered around the school. “Thanks to the grant, we can put it all together in one dedicated gardening space,” Debbie says.
Club members with the rotating bins.
In term three, the club will focus on attracting “donations” to the compost bins such as food scraps from school lunches. They will also start a system of monitors and buckets to collect
items for the compost. “Gardening teaches children where food comes from, and it also gives them pride in a whole new aspect of the school.”
Conservation specialist comes to Coast
Anyone with an interest in NZ fauna is invited to attend a presentation by Auckland Zoo’s curator of NZ Fauna, Ian Fraser this month. Conservation is Ian’s top priority, and his role at the zoo involves developing a collection plan for native species and overseeing operations involving NZ fauna. Prior to this, Ian divided his time between field based conservation projects with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and a role in captive management. At a meeting of the Hibiscus Coast branch of Forest and Bird on July 22, Ian will discuss Auckland Zoo’s role in conservation and provide a sneak preview of the zoo’s latest, $15 million NZ precinct – Te Wao Nui. The presentation, at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, 105 Centreway Rd, Orewa, at 7.30pm is open to the public. Entry costs $3.
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