Chatter 2015 Spring

SPRING 2015

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THE CREATIVE COMMUNITIES FUNDING SCHEME

IS NOW OPEN If you have an idea for a creative project that gets our community involved in music, dance, art or more, then these funds are for you!

Application forms are available on the Upper Hutt City Council website or you can pick up a hard copy from Upper Hutt City Council’s Reception and Upper Hutt City Library. Applications close: 18th of September at 5pm.

www.upperhuttcity.com/creative All funding enquiries to: Amber Moffitt, Administration and Funding Officer: Ph: (04) 527 2793 Email: funding@uhcc.govt.nz

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W E L C O M E T O C H AT T E R

I have now been in my role for just on twelve months. One of the things that has really impressed me in this time is the capability, dedication and caring attitude of the staff that we are fortunate to have within the Community Services division. The staff within the various teams that make up the division really care about their community and ensuring that ALL within the community are catered for – from working with the young in developing murals; to running workshops on funding, governance and other topics; from hot seats and computer mentoring support for all within the Library; to school holiday programmes and teen events at H2O Xtream; from support for sport, recreation and leisure from Activation; to the numerous programmes

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provided by the Library that are readily accessible by all – we are indeed fortunate to have such enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated staff within the Community Services division.

Many of the staff briefs within Chatter ask for you to get in touch with them if you require further information or assistance with anything. I along with staff urge you to engage or contact us if you would like to discuss anything that you think may benefit our community and/or assist you or your organisation in any way.

Mike Ryan Director Community Services phone (04) 527 2797 email mike.ryan@uhcc.govt.nz

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C OM M U N I T Y D E VE LO P ME N T Kia ora It has been an exciting last few months with many chances to celebrate the individuals and groups that make Upper Hutt a great place to be in. We’ve had Cheers to Volunteers to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers that make Upper Hutt tick, the

to support their everyday work, so don’t miss out on your chances to get backing and be celebrated.

Check out our website www. upperhuttcity.com/community for more information on funding rounds or upcoming awards.

Wellington Community Airport

This is sadly my last Chatter as I

Awards that saw groups across

move onto my new role at Ministry

the arts, youth, health, sport, and

of Social Development in late

heritage areas winning awards,

September. I have really enjoyed

as well as young people getting

working with the Upper Hutt

involved in community art projects!

community and with such a great

Many funding rounds and awards are there to recognise and support groups that are made up of a handful of volunteers, and

team.

Sofía Robinson Community Development Team Leader phone (04) 527 2798 email sofia.robinson@uhcc.govt.nz

Get the word out on your community events!

Eventfinder has become a popular online platform for groups and businesses to list their upcoming events on. We encourage all Upper Hutt event organisers to list their events, big or small on Eventfinder.

This is free, and simple to do online, and provides a central event hub for those organising or attending events. Groups from the Cossie Club to the Upper Hutt City Library list their events on there as it’s an easy site for the public to search what 4 is happening across Upper Hutt.

Go to: www.eventfinder.co.nz to sign up for free.

The Upper Hutt Leader runs a weekly “What’s on” listing and the public can send information to: editor@uhleader.co.nz More information on organising and promoting an event is available on the Upper Hutt City Council website: www.upperhuttcity.com/local-events

Positive Ageing Week 2015 will be taking place from the 19-25 October with a range of activities and workshops for people aged 50+. Come along, have fun, connect and learn how to age brilliantly.

Please check out the website below for further information, or contact Tania Wilkinson, Community Development Advisor at: tania.wilkinson@uhcc.govt.nz www.upperhuttcity.com/positive-ageing

Funding Support: Access Tonic Magazine for free!

The Tonic Magazine is a great resource for Community Groups to access a range of info on upcoming funding rounds, working with volunteers, knowing more about Boards, fundraising tips and more. The magazine focuses on practical ideas and down-to-earth advice on topics that affect most not-for-profit groups, big or small.

It can be accessed for free at Upper Hutt City Library in the reference area or if you want your own copy for your organisation sign up at: www.exult.co.nz 5

COMMUNITY SUCCESS S TORIES!

Youth Art Workshops

New Section!

Celebrating Community Successes!

Council’s Community Development

panel each, to either take home or

team in partnership with the

donate to the Collision Youth Centre,

Timberlea Youth Programme and

as well as learn how spray paint can

Wellington artist Sean Duffel, hosted

be used as a tool to create pictures

a series of four Youth Art Workshops.

and design murals.

Young people from the Timberlea Youth programme were invited to attend to learn new skills and have a go at creating positive street art in a safe space. Artist Sean Duffell, worked with the group of six rangatahi aged between 12-25 years, to teach them new skills and further their artistic talents.

All young people that attended the workshops had talent and potential to go far in the world of art. The youth got to design and paint a plywood

The workshops have been a major success, with our young people committing their evenings to attend.

They have experienced growth and developed in their confidence and shown great mana in their work.

Most of all they have had fun while enjoying each other’s company.

A huge thank you to all those involved and we look forward to seeing great things from these rangatahi in our community.

D O Y O U H AV E A C O M M U N I T Y S U C E S S S T O R Y T O S H A R E ? O R A C O M M U N I T Y G R O U P Y O U W O U L D L I K E T O P R O F I L E ? E M A I L : C O M M U N I T Y @ U H C C . G O V T. N Z 6

COMMUNITY GROUP PROFILE!

Read Write Plus

New Section!

Read Write Plus is an Adult Literacy organisation whose focus is to assist adults with their literacy and numeracy needs. All tutoring is at no direct cost to the student.

Their team of volunteers are highly trained in tutoring adult numeracy and literacy.

Read Write Plus provides 1 – 1 tutoring and small group instruction for adults who are over the age of 16, have left school and are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

They offer a wide range of literacy and numeracy support and upskilling, in reading, writing, maths, study skills, learner licence instruction, digital literacy and skills for the workforce. Our tutoring is student centred and based on individual goals and needs.

They are based at 18 Logan Street in Upper Hutt.

For more info give them a call on 04-528 0286 or check them out online.

www.readwriteplus.co.nz

Tutor and students at Read Write Plus.

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E M P LOYME N T D E VE LO P ME N T Kia ora, The year is flying; it’s hard to believe spring is nearly here! It’s been a busy year for the Em-Dev programme, and it’s great to see a gradual increase of employment opportunities in Upper Hutt.

I’m pleased to announce that the Ministry of Social Development is continuing to support the Em-Dev programme. If you are hunting for work, or know someone who is, check out the programmes that we offer to support job-seekers (below).

Community Development team at Upper Hutt City Council, and collaborating with all the wonderful groups and individuals that make Upper Hutt such a fantastic community.

We look forward to welcoming a new Em-Dev Advisor, Erica Herron in September. In the meantime, I’m always available to chat with anyone considering the next step in their employment; feel free to give me a call or send me an email!

I am relocating in October, so this is my last Chatter. I have really enjoyed working as part of the

Jessie Barwick Community Development Advisor phone 04 527 2169 ext 495 email employmentsupport @ uhcc . govt . nz

E M P L O Y M E N T W O R K S H O P S AT T H E L I B R A R Y

Careers Clinic Thursday 11.30am–1pm Upper Hutt City Library, Free to attend

Job Seekers’ Club Tuesday, 8.30am–10am Upper Hutt City Library, Free to attend

Careers Clinic is a drop-in service to assist

The support-focussed Job Seekers’

people with their job search. You can use

Club gives those looking for work the

the computers to search for jobs, submit

opportunity to share experiences while

applications, or write and edit your CV or

searching for jobs online in the Library.

cover letter.

For more information, call Jessie Barwick on 04 527 2169 extn 495 or email: employmentsupport@uhcc.govt.nz 8

C OM M U N I T Y D E VE LO P ME N T Kia ora, I had the pleasure of meeting

more about

over 120 volunteers who attended

cognitive

the Cheers to our Volunteers evening

health and

hosted by Upper Hutt City Council on

wellbeing.

June 17th at Expressions Whirinaki Arts

Participants learned

and Entertainment Centre.

what recent scientific research

Volunteers were applauded for their selfless contribution to Upper Hutt City

by Mayor Wayne Guppy and guest speakers Scott Millar, Chief Executive of Volunteering New Zealand and Jo Maxwell, Community Awards

has revealed about what will help them stay resilient, and how to thrive in their lives. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive from all attendees so make sure you sign up early for further workshops.

Manager from Wellington Airport.

Denise Johnson Community Development Advisor phone (04) 527 2792 email D enise .J ohnson @ uhcc . govt . nz

Later in June I met over 50 Upper Hutt residents that braved the winter cold to attend a workshop to learn

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ploy ng em i c n a h n o

nities pportu

ment men for wo

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Next Breakfast Club: October 21 - November 25 Be a part of this free six week programme which supports you in your job search, and helps you make the most of your talents and skills.

Breakfast Club provides you with job search skills and techniques, such as tailored CV writing and interview tips.

For more information, please see the Council website: www.upperhuttcity.com/working-and-volunteering Run in partnership with:

To book your place please contact the Employment Support Advisor on 527 2169 ext 495 or email employmentsupport@uhcc.govt.nz

WELLINGTON

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FUNDING Kia ora koutou, winter is out of the way

thinking about doing

and spring is here!

an arts based project

Congratulations to all of our Wellington Airport Community Award finalists.

Our City did really well this year and in terms of number of nominations,

that would somehow benefit our community, feel free to bounce your ideas off me.

we came second to Wellington and

Also we have our Funding Expo

only by a couple of nominations! So

coming up on Wednesday

when you consider the population

4th November. Check out the

difference, Upper Hutt did amazingly

advertisement in this edition and

well! I cannot wait to see how we fare

contact me if you have any questions

on a regional level against the other

about it or would like to come along.

Wellington Regional Councils.

The Creative Communities Funding Scheme is currently open and closes again on the 18th September. If you’re

Amber Moffitt Administration & Funding Co-Ordinator phone (04) 527 2793 email amber.moffitt@uhcc.govt.nz

Community Networking FORUMS Wednesday 16 September 2015 Write a winning grant application 12.30pm - 1:30pm Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge 10

For more information, please contact Amber Moffitt: phone (04) 527 2793 email amber.moffitt@uhcc.govt.nz

WELLBEING & CONNECTEDNESS Kia Ora everyone I hope you have been keeping warm and well over the winter season!

worked with 6 young people from the Timberlea Youth Programme, to teach them new skills and

Over the past few months, I have

techniques, and to encourage

been lucky enough to be involved

positive ways of using spray cans.

in a series of art projects.

The group thoroughly enjoyed

The first projects involved a group of school and kindergarten

these workshops, and I am proud of the work they achieved.

children in Timberlea working

Well done to our tamariki and

alongside artist Claire Rye to

rangatahi for all their hard work!

put together mural panels. The children came up with themes

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for the murals and also helped to paint them. They all did a wonderful job and the murals look great!

The lastest art project was with

Tania Wilkinson Community Development Advisor phone (04) 527 2794 email tania.wilkinson@uhcc.govt.nz

our rangatahi. Artist Sean Duffell

Do you know that there are many lonely and socially isolated older people living in your community?

You can help by becoming a volunteer visitor for the Age Concern. For further information please contact: Melva Howard – Co-ordinator Hutt Valley AVS Phone: 5283366

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Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme for 2015 is Give: “E iti noa ana, nā te aroha – it’s the giving that counts, not the size of the gift.”

Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone, smile, or volunteer your time by joining a community group. It feels good to give and everybody has something to offer!

Some easy Giving tips: •

Give a smile away!

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While driving, stop to let a car into the traffic.

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Offer to mow the grass verge of your neighbour.

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If you have fruit trees pop your excess fruit out on the street with a “help yourself” sign.

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Donate old toys, books, sports equipment, clothes etc to a local charity.

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Offer to help an older neighbour with their wheelie bins on rubbish/recycling days.

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Give a compliment – acknowledge what someone in your life has done well.

Mental Health Awarness Week is during 5–11 October, for more info go to: www.mentalhealth.org.nz

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Congratulations to our Upper Hutt Wellington Airport Community Awards Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at the Wellington Airport Community Awards held on 26 August at Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre. Over 40 Upper Hutt groups attended to hear guest speakers from the Wellington Community Trust and the Wellington Airport along side Mayor Wayne Guppy who presented the awards across the six categories.

The winners on the night were: Arts

& Culture: Expressions whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre Volunteers, Education & Child/Youth Development: Upper Hutt Youth Trust, Health & Wellbeing: Thumbs up 4 care, Heritage & Environment: Golders Homestead, Sport & Leisure: Upper Hutt Boot Camp. The new award category, Rising Star, went to St Hilda’s Te Kaiwhina I Nga Whanau. The Supreme Winners on the night were Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre Volunteers.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES An important strategic goal for our

Mobile Librarians

Council is to promote and foster

PJ and Jenny offer

life-long learning to enable our

a wonderful readers’

community to fulfil their knowledge

advisory service, choosing

needs throughout their lives. The

books and resources that cater to

Mobile Library Bus provides a

their clients particular tastes and

service to those in the community

often deliver them in person. They

who experience the greatest

also choose books for kindergartens

barriers accessing our Central and

and read stories to children on the

Pinehaven Libraries.

bus and in their centres. This service

I have been lucky enough to be chosen as the back-up driver for the Mobile Library. This outreach service helps meet our community needs by increasing accessibility to our library service particularly for the young and the elderly.

There was so much more to this service then I realised. Our regular

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encourages children to have a positive attitude towards reading and libraries which in turn fosters a positive early literacy experience and enthusiasm for libraries and reading.

Keep up with the latest community news and events in between Chatter issues by signing up to receive Upper Hutt City Library’s monthly newsletter!

Jane Cherry Community Programmes Coordinator (Acting) phone (04) 527 2171 email jane.cherry@uhcc.govt.nz

Inspiring Communities invites you to

Boost Camp TATUM PARK, LEVIN | 6PM, FRIDAY 25 - 3PM, SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2015

A weekend for grassroot leaders looking for new ideas to work with others to make your place the place you want it to be.

If you are from the lower North Island join us to boost the results of your efforts. Here’s just some of the fun, practical skills you’ll learn: • • • • • •

working in teams going from ideas to action community asset mapping great placemaking projects using social media successfully engaging local authorities.

The weekend will further develop your leadership skills, confidence and grow new connections with 35 other neighbourhood leaders from the lower North Island also doing great things.

Weekend Cost $485 per person + GST. This fee covers programme development and delivery costs as well as all food and accommodation and post-workshop follow-ups.

Some scholarships may be available.

If you are interested in attending the weekend or for more information visit http://inspiringcommunities.org.nz/boost-camp-2015 or contact Megan megan.courtney@inspiringcommunities.org.nz

Creating great neighbourhoods About Inspiring Communities Inspiring Communities is the reference point for community-led development in New Zealand. Our specialists use their experience and expertise to mentor, broker, train and connect communities that are focused on solutions. We deliver highly successful training programmes right across the country.

See www.inspiringcommunities.org.nz for more.

A Lotteries Community Grant has subsidised the cost of the weekend.

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Is your home making you sick?

Learn how to make your home warmer, drier, and healthier.

BOOK YOUR FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION ON 385 0500 Or find out more at www.upperhuttcity.com/waste-sustainability/eco-friendly-home-advice

IHC in your community Take a moment to connect with someone with an intellectual disability and do what you want to do, when you want to do it, with a new friend.

IHC’s volunteer program is all about one to one friendships! We found that people with intellectual disabilities spend the majority of their time with family members or paid staff and they don’t have the same chances to make friends as everyone else.

You can make a difference in the life of someone by taking the time to get to know them and supporting them to achieve goals in their life.

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to do with your friend and when you want to do it. We match you with someone who has similar interests to you so that you both have fun. There is a lot of choice and flexibility to work around your busy life.

For more information visit: www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/ volunteering/ Or contact Brad De Abreu 021 244 2805 or brad.deabreu@ihc.org.nz

School Holiday Toddler Time

Saturday 3 & 10 October 8 - 10am

Under 1s $2.00, Under 5s $3.10 Supervising adullts are free No bookings necessary

For more info tel: H2O Xtream reception 04 527 2113, email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz or visit: www.h2oxtream.com

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Spring School Holiday Programme Wednesday 30 September

Kapital Kids Theatre

Thursday 1 October

Friday 9 October

Have a guided tour of the Locomotive shed and a ride on the Steam Locomotive. Then off to see who can hit the ball the furthest.

Silverstream Railway & Golf Driving Range

Friday 2 October

Surf’s Up 5 - 8 years

Back by popular demand!

This time we are off to see “The Genie, The Lamp and Aladdin”. Will the Genie and Aladdin save the Princess?

H2O Xtream & Activation

Tuesday 29 September

Thursday 8 October

Monday 28 September Jeanette’s Drama Day

Paintball & Mini Golf

Rimutaka Gymsports & H2O Xtream

Ian’s Food Day

Wednesday 7 October

Maidstone Max & Library

Laserforce

Tuesday 6 October

Burn up some energy in the Balance, swing, jump & giggle at You will be putting on your own morning at one of Upper Rimutaka Gymsports and then drama today. It will be recorded Hutt’s best playgrounds. cool off at H2O Xtream. so you can all watch it afterwards.

Then after lunch, chill out, rounding up your reading material for the week.

Ice Skating

Thursday 1 October

Silverstream Railway & Golf Driving Range

Friday 2 October

Have fun splashing about at H2O Xtream. Then we are going to join the Activation team for a session of exiting games, circuits, races and challenges!

Monday 5 October

The best day out possible! Come and see what Ian can See who’s team will capture the Scope out the dark maze at conjure up and make some tasty flag. Remember to bring a change Laserforce, see if you can set a treats. of clothes. Then try and get a holein-one. record! Plus enjoy unlimited video arcade games!

Wednesday 30 September

Dani’s Hip Hop Day

Friday 9 October

Have a guided tour of the Locomotive shed and a ride on the Steam Locomotive. Then off to see who can hit the ball the furthest.

We are off to skate the day away at the new Dowse Ice Skating rink. Please bring your bike helmet today!!

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Do you think you can dance? Do you have what it takes to battle against the finest? Bring along your hip hop moves and show us what you are made of.

Activation & H2O Xtream

Hang Ten 9 - 13 years

Back by popular demand!

We will be producing our own TV show in the Capital E Studio.

Everyone has a role to play, including behind the scenes.

Thursday 8 October

Tuesday 29 September

Wednesday 7 October

Kayaking @ H2O Xtream & Chocolate Making

Have fun with Activation challenging your mates to different games and then have a wild swim at H2O Xtream!

Monday 28 September

Tuesday 6 October

Paintball & Mini Golf

Kayaking at H2O Xtream in the morning. Then Mary is gong to show us how to make chocolates and some other sweet treats!

H2O Xtream & Rimutaka Gymsports

Monday 5 October

Laserforce

See who’s team will capture the flag. Remember to bring a change of clothes. Then try and get a holein-one.

Library & Maidstone Max

Ice Skating

The best day out possible!

Scope out the dark maze at Laserforce, see if you can set a record! Plus enjoy unlimited video arcade games!

Chill out, rounding up your Swim at H2O Xtream and then reading material for the week. balance, swing, jump & giggle at Then burn up some energy in the Rimutaka Gymsports. afternoon at one of Upper Hutt’s best playgrounds.

We are off to skate the day away at the new Dowse Ice Skating rink. Please bring your bike helmet today!!

Book now at H2O Xtream tel: 04 527 2113; email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz or visit: www.h2oxtream.com

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FREE

dental care for under 18s That’s something to smile about

Bee Healthy Regional Dental Service is the community-based dental service for the Wellington Region.

Children receive FREE dental care from birth until their 18th birthday.

» Need to enrol? » Book an appointment? » Update your details?

Call 0800 TALK TEETH 0800 825 583

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The Council has partnered with

The Council was able

Volunteer Wellington to offer a

to offer organisations

Governance Workshop on 14

based in both Lower

September, due to the overwhelming

and Upper Hutt a small

need for this topic highlighted at the

subsidy in order to attend which

Community Connect event.

was well utilised.

The workshop will be facilitated by Aly

The Council would like to plan more

McNicoll who has extensive experience

workshops for next year and would be

working with individuals, boards and

really interested in hearing what topics

organisations as a professional not-

you would be interested in attending,

for-profit consultant. She also teaches governance and management skills at Unitec Institute of Technology. The workshop covered the key functions

I am excited to keep seeing you in Chatter but in my new role as Employment Development Advisor.

of any board; roles, rights and responsibilities of board members; how boards can add value and avoid common pitfalls; and how to run

Erica Herron Community Engagement Team Leader (Acting)

effective meetings.

email

phone (04) 529 0083 erica.herron@uhcc.govt.nz

The Hot Seat is a desk available for community groups, organisations and individuals to provide their expert information free from the Upper Hutt City Library’s Community Lounge on a regular basis. For more information visit our website www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Adaptive Technology Genealogy KASAGIP

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Community Law

Grief Relief

Public Trust

Computer Mentor

Barnardos Kidstart Childcare

Upper Hutt Multicultural Council

Funding Advice & Support Justice of the Peace

Water Safety & Swimming Tips

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Rimutaka Crossing Memorial Re-enactment March

This September marks 100 years since the first of the famous First World War marches across the Rimutakas.

These marches were undertaken by troops at Featherston Camp at the conclusion of their infantry training there. Waved off by local citizens, they marched in full kit over the ranges before bivouacking for the night at Kaitoke. After another night spent out on manoeuvres in Maymorn, they marched through Upper Hutt to Trentham Camp for a final spell of training before departing for the War. These marches were major public events with local people lining the route to farewell the men.

On Sunday, September 27th, a 21km re-enactment of these marches will be undertaken by descendants of the original troops, along with current service personnel. These marchers will arrive in Upper Hutt at 11:00 am, where the public is invited to join them for a march down Main Street to the Civic Centre. This will be followed by a family event at Griffin Field, Trentham (alongside the former CIT site), featuring military equipment displays, food stalls and children’s entertainment.

For more info email: thecrossing19151918@gmail.com Or Like them on Facebook - The Rimutaka Crossing 1915-1918

Bivouacking at Kaitoke, March over the Rimutakas.

Nineteenth Reinforcement marching over the Rimutakas.

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FUNDING EXPO 6.00-8.00 pm Wednesday 4 November

At the Hapai Building, Upper Hutt A range of organisations will present on what they fund, how to apply and a general overview of their funding grants. There will also be breakout sessions to allow groups and individuals to ask questions directly to each funder.

The evening is free to attend and open to all organisations and individuals.

Please RSVP to funding@uhcc.govt.nz by 28 October.

phone 04

527 2169

838-842 Fergusson Drive Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140 UpperHuttCityCouncil

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If you have items you would like included in the next issue of Chatter, please send them to community@uhcc.govt.nz