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October 2012
OUR CORNER OF PARADISE
REAL ISSUES - By Julian Real
NEV Spring Community Dinner
I‘d like to take this opportunity to
acknowledge Kate Grace who
along with the French dancing
group initiated the first Community Dinner. It started out a number of years ago and just grew
over time to an event which is
now very popular and well attended by residents of the valley.
Thanks Kate for your hardwork.
So when I was asked by the NEV
Project Board to co-ordinate this
community dinner I was delighted to do so. I didn‘t know
how it would go or how many
would attend. Needless to say, I
was amazed with the large number of people who showed up,
(120-150) which was absolutely
fantastic to see. This showed a
good community spirit in the valley. Events such as these are a
good way for people to get to
know each other in the communit y, make ne w friend s/
connections, be entertained by
regular community groups such
as the local choir, enjoy a nice
meal, have a few laughs and basically have a great time.
I‘d like to personally thank all the
volunteers who helped to make
this event such a fun, entertaining
and enjoyable one. In particular I
Filadelfio’s Restaurant and Bar
@ the Gardens
welcomes students
back to Dunedin.
Be sure to call in for the best gourmet pizza experience in Dunedin.
Accompanied with
fine wines and ales.
Ph 473 6232
FREE Service to Familes
would like to thank, Marion
O‘Kane, Sheila, Brigid, Clare
Adams, Jenny, Ceila, Mike, Peter,
Agnes, Joanne, Olwyn, Kristen
Bracey, Pam, Tom, Steve, Clare,
Michael, Dik, Gayle, Simon,
Marion Kinney, Matt, Janette,
Kerry, Chris, Lou and Burger.
Also thanks to Jenny Longstaff
for her spring photo for the community dinner poster, the business
owners who put posters in their
shops, everybody who brought a
plate of food to share with the rest
of us and the cast and crew of the
Titanic. I hope I haven‘t missed
anyone here, but if I have, I
apologise. I‘m hoping there will
be more people attending the next
dinner, early next year, so spread
the word around and invite your
neighbours along . The more the
merrier and it would be great to
see you there. We‘ll try to find
another venue if the number was
like the last dinner.
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Well Child Assessments
Family Support Services
Parent Education
Play Groups & Coffee Groups
Car Seat Rentals
For more details please phone
Plunket Area office (03) 4740490
PlunketLine 0800 933 922
Together, the best start for every child
Lastly, thanks for your patience,
understanding and good humoured manner at the start of
proceedings, especially when
there seemed to be more people
than chairs. But I hope you all
managed to get a feed and enjoy
yourselves.
Look forward to seeing you at the
next dinner!
Hung Lam
Yummy
cakes!
Great
coffees!
Monday to Friday 9.45am - 3.30pm
Weekend 10am - 4pm
Ross Home 360 North Road
(inside the main entrance and foyer)
Competitively priced,
come and join us!
Community Notices
Jim PINE
Driver Education
473 0044
027 227 2342
[email protected]
Driving lessons - NZQA Assessor - Road code theory
Defensive driving courses - Full licence test training
Driving assessments
MARKETS: St. Martin‘s Hall.
3rd Saturday of the month.
Next market Oct 20, 1.30-3.00
p.m. Northumberland Street,
Stalls for hire.
Ph Diane
Harper 476-7905
CONTRADANCE: 7:30pm
Monday nights Baptist Church
Hall, 170 North Road. No previous dance experience is necessary, though knowing your left
from your right is useful. $3
cover charge.
FOLK DANCING 4 FUN:
Gentle exercise through dances
from many countries. Meets
socially on Friday mornings
10am-11:30am, all welcome.
Cost: $3.00 Baptist Church Hall
170 North Rd. Phone Yvonne
(03)455-2406, Email:
[email protected]
ISRAELI DANCE: 5-week
course starting on Thursday 4th
October (6:30pm Nga Maara
Hall - Sacred Heart School Hall,
63 North Road. Learn fun
dances, exercise and listen to
great music! No experience or
partner necessary. Beginners
most welcome, we are a
friendly group! More at
www.frenchdancing.co.nz . Co
ntact Kate 027-26-399-39 or
[email protected]
OPOHO YOGA CLASS
MORRISON LOUNGE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
WEDNESDAYS 5 30PM-6 45PM
7 WEEKS FOR $60.
LIMITED SPACE:
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
CONTACT JENNY HAYDON
[email protected]
Phone 4821 409
JENNY IS A TRAINED SATYANANDA
YOGA TEACHER WITH MANY YEARS
EXPERIENCE.
Plumb it!
Domestic/Industrial plumbing services
Tim BUSCALL
473 1650
027 473 1650
Craftsman plumber
TRUE LIGHT
A purifying energy radiated
from the hand. The essence is
harmony between the spirit
mind and body. For further
information phone Lesley Narayanan 473-0601
ZHINENG
QIGONG:
Beginner‘s class: Wed 5.306.30 & Still Qigong: 6.30-7.30
Monthly Group Qi Healing
every 1st Wed 6.30-7.30.
Venue: 15 Park Street, The
Quaker Hall Fee: one class $7
both $10 call Ans on 473-6114
cell: 027-756-8383
ITALIAN CLASSES: Learn
Italian in Opoho while having
fun as part of a group with an
experienced teacher, (PhD in
Linguistics). I am a native
speaker of Italian and I am also
available for individual lessons.
If interested contact Antonella
[email protected]
or 473-0832. Benvenuti!
BEGINNERS BALLET: Saturdays Nga Maara Hall, Sacred
Heart School, 63 North Rd.
Ages 3-7, call
Anita:
03-552‑0176
[email protected]
ENLIVEN DAY CLUB: Ross
Home. Volunteers needed. We
need help with activities, light
food preparation and serving
meals. Drivers are also required. Tues, Wed and Fri. Ph.
Maybank on 473-0890.
STEADY AS YOU GO: (Age
Concern) Gentle Balancing Exercises—Monday, 10:30, Baptist Church
Ph: Margaret 477-1040
SPAN NEV: Stretch‘N‘Flex
Tues, 10-11am. Class for over
65‘s—$3 per session. Gentle
Low Impact Exercise. Lounge
at St David‘s Presbyterian
Church.
FUN‘N‘FRIENDSHIP. Please phone 473-9311
ARE YOU ARTY OR
CRAFTY? Are you arty or
crafty? Would you like to sell
your art/craft at a market?
"Northern Artery", a new northern arts collective, are holding
an Arts and Crafts Bazaar on
Saturday December the 1st at St
Martins Hall, NEV.
If you are interested in having a
stall, please email Inge at
[email protected] for
details before November 11
CHAI AND CHAT: Where
women can come together to
socialise & make new friends.
Children most welcome. We
meet at the Dunedin Community House, 283 Moray Place,
opposite the Countdown car
park,
Friday 10:30am.
Gold coin donation.
Ph: Afife: 473-8944.
FREE ENGLISH CLASS at
Logan Park HS. Tue 10am12pm and Tue 1-3pm, Wed
2 : 3 0 - 4 : 3 0 p m
Phone Soo: 470-3019
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
for little ones at the Salvation
Army Hall on Mon 9.30 &
10.30 with a combined morning
tea from 10 - 10.30. Gold coin
donation.
PLAYGROUP for 0-4 yrs
Come along with your children
9 - 11:30am on Tues &Wed to
the Baptist Church hall (270
North Road). New Session Tues
1-3 and run through school hols.
Want to know more? Call Michael 473-0572
TAI CHI CLASSES FOR
BEGINNERS: (Age Concern)
NEV Baptist Church Hall,
Thurs 1pm, call Margaret on
477-1040
GREEN DRINKS: Back room
of Filadelfio‘s the last Thur of
month at 5.30pm. Each month a
different community group
hosts a theme.
YOGA IN THE VALLEY:
Adair Bruce: Yoga Instructor $5
waged $4 Students/Unwaged,
6pm Mon-Fri DNI, Tech Block
or 9.15am Mon, Wed & Fri,
St David's Church, Cnr James
St & North Road.
ZEN
MEDITATION:
Intro to Zen meditation. Diamond Sangha tradition. Tue
7-8:30 pm. 37 James St NEV.
Zazen group Wed 7:30 pm. No
fees, but donations appreciated.
For more information ring Jim
473-8359 or Glenn 473-6256.
FREE MATHS TUITIONNCEA LEVELS 1 & 2
A Polytechnic teacher is offering free maths tuition to
students from families with low
incomes.Classes will be held
on Tuesday nights between 6:30
to 8:30pm in the NEV Community Room. If you are interested, please contact Adrienne
on 027 389 2574 (text only
please).
COMMUNITY LUNCH
Every Friday 12 noon NEV
Baptist Church BYO Lunch, tea
and coffee provided all welcome.
DUNEDIN NORTH PROBUS
CLUB Meet every 2nd Monday
of the month. New members
are always very welcome. Interested? Please contact Don on:
473-7544.
ENGLISH CLASSES FOR
ADULT IMMIGRANTS AND
REFUGEES. Low cost. All
English levels. Learn about NZ
culture and meet other learners.
Mondays 1 - 3 p.m. North East
Valley, Tuesdays 10 - 12 a.m.
South Dunedin, Mondays & Wednesdays 9 -11
a.m. South Dunedin & Advanced English Mondays 6 - 8
p.m. Phone English Language
Partners 477-7261
HOUSE MINDER
AVAILABLE 2013. Mature
quiet PhD student, non smoker,
will look after your house, pets
and plants. Six years experience. Minimum stay of 3 weeks
preferred. 027 4467 915.
[email protected]
Pine Hill Groups
Pine Hill School/Community
Garden.
The Senior Learning Team travelled to the NEV Community
Garden on 31 August to see what
makes a successful community
garden. They learnt about soil
and composting as well as what
type of plants grow best in Dunedin. Seeing the vegetables growing and tasting how good raw
broccoli is straight from the garden were a highlight. The students came back to Pine Hill
School keen to start their own
school/community garden.
Thanks to a community work
day, a garden has been dug on
school property and our students
have now planted vegetable Sports on the Hill
seedlings. We look forward to Sports on the Hill is a free sports
seeing them grow.
activity for children in Pine Hill
Coffee, Cake and Conversation on Monday afternoons from
outing Coffee, Cake and Con- 3.15-4.15pm. We would like to
versation is a social group for say a BIG thank you to Heidi
retired people in Pine Hill. Last and AJ from the PE School for
month we visited the Botanic running the group during term
Gardens to view the beautiful three. We really enjoyed playing
spring flowers and to taste the new games and learning more
delicacies at the café. We have soccer skills!
changed the date this month to We are now looking for a skilled
encourage the busy people of sports person to volunteer for
Pine Hill to come and join in a Term 4. The children are from
social event to get to know your various schools in Pine Hill and
neighbours. The next social out- North East Valley. A Presbyteing will be on Wednesday 17th rian Support Otago Volunteer
October, meet at 10.30am out- Application Pack and Police
Check will be required.
side Liberton Primary School.
Knit For Cold
Children
Pine Hill Family Fun Evening
We are looking for community
minded volunteers to assist in
planning and volunteering to run
a Pine Hill Family Fun evening
in early November. We are aiming at providing free activities
such as bouncy castles, face
painting, free sausage sizzle,
teenage activities, local music
and talent etc…
If you would like any information on the above notices or
would like to offer ideas, skills
or resources to share with your
community please contact
Amanda or Tracey on: 470 0851
o r
e m a i l
[email protected].
Volunteer knitters all over
New Zealand knit blankets
and other goods for needy
children
in
Eastern
Europe. If you would like
to knit squares for a blanket, use double knitting
wool (any colour) and
4mm (size 8) needles.
Knit 40 stitches by 72 rows
of garter stitch (knit every
row) to make a 20cm by
20cm square. Operation
Cover Up also appreciates
other knitted items, so if
you prefer, make mittens.
Call Abby Smith, Opoho
Presbyterian Church
Phone: 473 0150.
[email protected]
Pine Hill—Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
The first seven years of a child‘s life are of the
utmost importance for developing capacities
needed later in life. The Kindergarten is an environment where children can play imaginatively and creatively, and can freely develop
within their own world. There is a balance between ‗free‘ play and the sharing of activities.
Through Festivals and special occasions the
experience of wonder is nurtured, as is their joy
and enthusiasm for simple tasks.
Home Away from Home
The work of the Kindergarten progresses
through rhythm and harmony, through the
home-like atmosphere; and the child learns to
take his or her place in the world through imitation and by ‗doing‘. And, as they are not being
asked to give their energies to understanding
abstract ideas, the children are able to assimilate their experiences and to get on with the
important task of building strong, healthy bodies. Imitation is recognised as the primary mode
of learning in the pre-school years and teachers
strive to be role models worthy of such imitation. Caring human relationships are fostered as
Peter Waymouth - Arborist
www.pw4trees.co.nz
Fine pruning of trees
large and small
473 8065
027 432 9646
a foundation for all learning, growing and living. Pine Hill Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten and
Playgroups are thriving on a sunny site. Call us
to arrange a visit or come along to our playgroups on Mondays – 9.30-11.30, Tuesdays (Te
Reo Maori) – 10 – 12 and Wednesdays – 10-12
For further information please call 4739 267 or
the main office on 471 2163 You can also
email us at:
[email protected]
O r
v i s i t
o u r
w e b s i t e :
www.dunedin.steiner.school.nz
. BAR
CAFE .
11 b North Road
473 1795
OPEN 7 DAYS
Super Happy Hour - Bar Draw Friday 4pm to 7pm
Meat Raffles Fri/Sat/Sun Self Service T.A.B. Pokies
Sky TV Pensioner Happy Hour Tues 10.30am to 5pm
Happy Hour 4-5pm every day!
Connecting Kids With The Community
High Tea at Pier 24
With Jo Seagar
19th October. Tickets are $40
and available from
Lyn Chapman at the Hospice,
ph 473 6005
CALL YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE
PROFESSIONAL
Graeme Pennell
Property Consultant
Mb 021 246 6642
[email protected]
In the week of Monday 27th to
Friday 31st August, five pupils
from the North East Valley Normal Primary School participated
in an activity week aimed at connecting children with the NEV
community. To do so, Rebecca
and Gemma, two Occupational
Therapy students from Otago
Polytechnic, planned activities
for the children utilising the already established NEV Community Garden. Throughout this
sunny and lovely week the pupils
(Hendrix, Connor, Amelia, Turi
and Rory) planted a number of
vegetables and herbs with the
help of members from the NEV
Community Garden Group
(Richard, Ruth and Wendy), and
learned what helps the vegetables grow. They also helped
make signs for the vegetables
and herbs for them and everyone
else to identify what is what in
the garden. With the produce that
was ready to be eaten, they
worked together and made a
healthy vegetable frittata and a
beetroot cake that they took
home to share with their parents
and families. The children engaged and actively participated
in all the activities and it would
be a bonus if these children, and
more children and their families,
come and connect with Community Garden in future. Commu-
nity connection is a great way to
foster understanding and learning, while at the same time creating a deeper sense of belonging
and attachment. If you are interested in helping in the next Community Garden working bee, for
dates, contact: Jenny Roxborogh
at:
[email protected]
Gemma and Rebecca
New Tunnel House in Community Garden
Call Sandy Wright
for more details
03 473 0726
JN 6175
North Dunedin
Dakin Electrical
* Guaranteed Electrical Service
* Reasonable Rates
* Pensioner Concessions
* Domestic and Commercial
Ph: 473 7981
88 Selwyn St. NEV
027 4322 381
If you‘ve been up to the Garden
lately you will have noticed a
tunnel house gradually taking
shape over the last few weeks.
This has been made possible with
a grant from Kraft(Cadbury), and
Callum Judd has led a group
gradually to make the collection
of parts take shape. We‘ve got
ideas of what we could grow
there but are always open for
ideas and contributions from the
community.
Please contact
Jenny at:
[email protected]
WORKING BEES AT THE
COMMUNITY GARDEN
We are getting together
fortnightly over the Winter.
Oct
Sat 6, 1.30pm-4pm
Sun 14, 9.30am-12pm
Oct
Sat 20, 1.30pm-4pm
Top field of the
NEV primary school
[email protected]
Sounds Nor‘Easterly.
Come along and sing with our local dynamic choir.
All musical backgrounds and experience are
welcome, no auditions, no reading of sheet music,
all that is required is you and a willingness
to have fun. Tuesdays 7.30pm, DNI Technology
Block. Any inquiries call Clare Adams 473 7226.
Jenny Clarke—Principal Opoho Primary School
I have been principal at Opoho
School since 2000 and although
most of my teaching has been in
Dunedin, I began my teaching
career in Invercargill. In the late
eighties I enjoyed a two year
principalship at Patearoa School
on the Maniototo. Being a country girl at heart having grown up
in the McKenzie Country, it was
an interlude of living back in a
rural setting. At the same time I
was returning to teaching after a
period of full-time parenting at
home with two young children.
My family was introduced to
many aspects of country life that
I had enjoyed as a young person
growing up in a reasonably isolated part of the high country of
the South Island.
These days, gardening, reading,
and enjoying the joys of a young
grand-daughter fill up time beyond school. Running regularly
to keep fit has been replaced by
walks when I can, and there are
plenty of places around Dunedin
to enjoy – the Botanic Gardens,
Ross Creek, Bethunes Gully are
some of the places close at hand.
I appreciate ‗escaping‘ occasionally to beautiful spots like Moeraki, Queenstown or other
places in Central Otago for a
SHAPE UP FOR LIFE!
change of scenery. Mind you,
there are many wonderful attributes to living in Dunedin that I
particularly enjoy – easy access
to beautiful areas, the culture and
the arts on offer, and to catch up
with friends, is easy when we
don‘t have too far to travel.
Last year I had a wonderful opportunity to travel to an international conference for principals
in Toronto where 2000 school
leaders from around the world
gathered to share ideas and discuss the future direction and
challenges of education. Community service is an important
part of who I am and as well as
serving on organisations that
support education. I have been a
Justice of the Peace since 2005.
When life wasn‘t quite so busy,
during a period of study leave
from school, I volunteered at the
hospice.
Opoho School has a wonderful
team of teachers in a great family
-focused community where many
families know each other well.
The school prides itself on its
environmental programmes and
its focus on being at the heart of
the community.
Jenny Clarke
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Growing the ‘community orchard’ in Pine Hill. Sweet
chestnuts, walnuts, cob nuts, an
apple and a greengage were all
planted on public land below
Hillary St recently. We welcome
your help to look after all ‗our‘
fruit and nut trees, so we have a
free local food supply in the
future. Pic: Philippa Jamieson,
Chris Brown, and Becs Cameron planting a sweet chestnut
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dunedinnorth
MEET YOUR
NEIGHBOUR!
Next Folding
Fri 2 Nov
From 9am
Community Rooms, 248 North Rd
Good company
Delicious Baking
I n s i d e
OUt
33 North Rd
Buy and Sell
Designer and
Pre-loved Label Clothing
Winter Stock Wanted!
Phone for enquiries
473 9359
Welcome to the NORTH EAST VALLEY KNITTING SQUAD
which meets Wednesdays 1pm-3pm in the Community Space. Start
up your winter projects with good company and a cup of tea! Our
special project for this year is to knit baby items (any kind!) as welcome gifts for new babies, to be distributed through the Valley Playgroup which meets at the Baptist Church Hall. If you would like to
be part of this project, but prefer to knit at home, we would be delighted to hear from you! Contact Sheila 473 8745 or email us
[email protected] Facebook: NEV Knitting Squad.
Normanby
Tavern & Bistro
454 North Road
473 0373
Lunch and Evening dining - Wednesday to Sunday
Lunch Under $10 - Dinner Under $20
Functions and special occasions catered for
Drop in for a quiet drink,
and play pokies, pool or darts.
The Normanby
A Great Little Pub
Our Valley—Our Neighbourhood—Our Lives
John Begg & Co. Sheepskin, Mat and Rug Manufacturers
Jonathan Rhodes
Kindergarten Quiz Night
Thur 25th Oct
7pm for a 7.30pm
start
At North East
Valley Bowling
Club
139 North Road
Teams 4-6 people (max 6)
Phone: 473-9107 to register your
team Or email:
[email protected]
$5 per person
$2 raffles, Great Prizes!Bar open
John Begg was born in 1845 in
Falkirk, Scotland, where he
trained as a furrier and tanner.
He arrived in Dunedin in 1879
and worked for a local firm of
tanners. He established a factory
in 1884 in Sawyers Bay. He
started a business in North East
Valley for the preparation of
shoe leather. When the Sawyers
Bay factory moved to North
East Valley he founded the company of Messrs John Begg and
Co in 1886. The mats and rugs
produced by John Begg and Co
were well known for their high
quality and sold extensively
throughout New Zealand and
Australia.
scissoring the skins into artistic
designs, covering the pelts and
trimming the mats and rugs for
household use.
John Begg died in 1903 at Purakanui in a boating accident.
John‘s third son, John Jnr also
died when he tried to rescue his
father.
John left behind his widow Eliza
and a large family. Records
show that their daughter Eliza
was born in 1880, son John in
1882, Hugh in 1884, daughter
Jeannie in 1886 and son Charles
in 1889 and Oliver in 1894.
There are no other recorded
births. A James Begg is recorded as having died in 1918
The factory was a large, three
aged 29. He is buried at the
storey, iron, brick and wood
same site as Eliza and John.
building, with all the modern
equipment required to run an The business was taken over by
extensive business. Sheepskins John‘s eldest son William.
were purchased from local markets and stored until needed. On William Begg was educated in
the main downstairs floor of the Dunedin where he attended
Otago University. He was
factory the pelt was made into
trained by his father in the rug
leather, the wool dyed and the
and mat manufacturing busiwhole skin stretched and dried.
ness. In 1902 he went to Britain
On the first floor a number of
girls and women were employed where he travelled extensively.
William had just started work
with a London firm of rug and
mat manufacturers when he
learnt of the accident at Purakanui. He returned at once to
New Zealand where he assumed
control of John Begg and Co
and managed an extensive and
prosperous business.
A report on the fatal boating
accident at Purakanui will be in
next month‘s edition of Valley
Voice.
Celia Davies
[email protected]
Health Issues—Whooping Cough
And AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMME
Recently NZ has experienced an
increase in rates of Pertussis
(whooping cough) in particular
in the very young and the elderly – as our community includes a large proportion of
these groups the Project health
team has provided the following
information:Whooping cough is
a highly infectious disease that
is spread by coughing and
sneezing, and is caused by bacteria which damage the breathing tubes. It can be very serious
for babies and children – especially those under one year old.
If babies catch whooping cough,
they may not be able to feed or
breathe properly, may become
so ill they need to go to hospital
and could end up with serious
complications such as pneumonia and brain damage. The disease is most infectious in the
first couple of weeks, when
symptoms are like a normal cold
and continues to be infectious
three to four weeks after the
cough starts. Whooping cough
begins with cold-like symptoms
such as a runny nose, sneezing,
slight fever, mild cough. The
cough becomes worse and can
make you or your child vomit.
Babies and children often gasp
for air and some make a
‗whooping‘ sound during
coughing attacks, and many
children can seem well between
the coughing spells.
Adults and older children don‘t
normally make the ‗whoop‘
sound, but can still get very
sick. The cough may last up to
three months. If you think you
or a family member may have
whooping cough, see your doctor as soon as possible as they
can test to confirm it is whooping cough; if this is the case you
may be given antibiotics. Antibiotics can reduce how long
you‘re infectious for, but unless
they‘re given early they may not
reduce your symptoms.
How to help stop the spread of
whooping cough
Make sure all your children are
up to date with their immunisations. All babies in New Zealand can be immunised against
whooping cough as part of their
free childhood immunisations.
It‘s important to protect babies
from whooping cough by getting them immunised on time as
they are not protected until
they‘ve had all three doses – at
six weeks, three months and five
months old with booster doses
given to children when they‘re
four and 11 years old.
You can also stop the spread by
keeping your baby away from
anyone with a cough;p if you
have a cough yourself, stay
away from babies, and if you‘ve
got a cough that won‘t go away,
see your doctor.
Marion O’Kane
Health Group Rep
Local Businesses –The Normanby Tavern
The Normanby: where everyone (would like) to know your
name.
Don Muirhead (right) and Greg
North (left) have owned the Normanby Tavern for four years now
and business is thriving.
Both hugely experienced, Don
comes from the Rugby Hotel
while Greg owned the London
Lounge in town, but both settled
for a quieter lifestyle in a familytype tavern which, while booming, caters mainly to local Valley
people and their families, looking for a quiet drink, a decent
meal, and some fun.
There‘s something for everyone
in the social scene at the Normanby, which has a wide-screen
TV which is especially popular
during footy matches, a library
full of paperbacks, a gaming
lounge, pool table, lively social
club which is aided and abetted
by Cindy King, raffles and
themed evenings. (They recently
had a Closing of the Olympic
Games night) plus a ―key tag‖
club in which the lucky punter
might win up to $2,600. There is
also Karaoke with Chris
(previous owner) every second
Saturday night from 8.30pm.
LINWOOD
HOLDINGS Ltd
Painters and Decorators
by Thomas Brown and was situated at the old tram terminus,
where buses still turn around.
The history of the establishment
is important to the owners and
Don is working on a history of
the tavern.
The restaurant is child-friendly,
and flexible with the size of their
meals; you can have a large
lunch or small dinner (or viceversa) but don‘t leave without
trying their parfait. Mark notes
the kitchen supports the local
No tavern would be complete community garden and the Hoswithout food and the kitchen is pice with food.
presided over by Mark and The Normanby has been thriving
Heather. Mark Doty describes for 134 years; clearly Don and
himself as a ―Bistro Chef Extra- Greg know not to tamper with
ordinaire and Gastronomad.‖ what works – after all, it‘s the
They‘ve sub-let the kitchen and tavern where, if you go a few
have been there ―46 weeks‖ says times, everyone will know your
Heather. Asked what his spe- name!
The Normanby, at 454 North cialty is, Mark says that people
Road, was established in 1878 ―come for miles for his gravy.‖ Mike Hamblyn
Gavin MEAD
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482 2485
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Call your local area specialists
Jane
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Mobile 027 473 6221
Office 477 3660
[email protected]
Colleen
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Mobile 027 226 5482
Office 477 3660
[email protected]
Business Discussions
Interested in Promoting and with Emma O‘Neill from the
supporting businesses in the DCC, and to re-group with a
wider group of interetesed folk
North Dunedin Area?
are evolving. Our Arts commuJoanne Inder was elected as your
nity have been talking and have
business representative at the
some creative ideas and much
AGM. It would be great to have
enthusiasm, and we have been in
a small group of interested folk
communication with Emma.
to contribute to a Business voice,
and help facilitate initiatives to Watch this Space for a time and
build all local business resilence place to continue those conversations with all interested folk,
and vibrancy.
clarify our Vision, make Action
If you are keen please contact
Plans, get started, request some
Joanne, home ph 473 8903, email
funding....
[email protected]
.nz or Hung, NEV Community There was also enthusiasm and a
Coordinator, ph 473 8614, email suggestion to use a ―Speed dating‖ format for businesses to
[email protected].
market their business with each
Update from our last gathering
other in quick 2 min rotaat Filadelphios in April.
tions...shall we call it Speed LoAt our last Business Group gath- cal Marketing. Let‘s make that a
ering at Filadelphio‘s in June, happening thing before the year
there was discussion and creative ends...I need help...some volunideas around ―How Do We Want teers please to work with myself
NEV to Look‖. Plans to work and Hung.
Recently I have met with a group
of students studying Tourism
Management at the University of
Otago.
They have an assignment to develop a Tourism strategy for
NEV and are keen to work with
us, building on what we have
here and contribute their skills,
perspective and knowledge to
create a draft strategy that we
could grow with.
They see this community as having so much potential for tourism...watch this space...we will
ask them to share their vision.
What ideas are out there in the
community??...get chatting to
each other...we will be creating a
Community Coversations forum
in the near future, for you to contribute ongoing ideas.
Joanne Inder
Business Group Rep
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Great selection of
Souvenirs and Gifts
282 North Road
473 0923
Road Crossing
Having trouble crossing the road?
We‘d like your help in identifying where it‘s hard to cross North Road. Emma and Heath from
Otago Polytechnic will be in the Valley over the next few months asking people how they move
around and where they have difficulties. What makes you want to cross the road; are you aiming
for the dairy, Chingford Park or heading home and need to cross once you‘ve hopped off the
bus? All your stories are important so email Emma and/or Heath on the addresses below and let
them know what‘s happening.
Emma: [email protected], Heath: [email protected] or
The Project Office on: 473-8614
Salvation Army, 43 North Road, The Gardens
Sunday Nitechurch 6pm
Sacred Heart Catholic, 89 North Road, Mass 9.30am
Glenaven Methodist, Chambers Street, 11am
Pacific Island Church, North Road, Opposite Allen Street.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays, Combined 11am; 4th & 5th Sundays,
Cook Island language 9.30am; Samoan language 11am
St Martin’s Anglican,194 North Road
Opoho Presbyterian, 50 Signal Hill Road, Every Sunday 10am
INSIDE OR OUT!
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Competitive Hourly Rates
or Quotes
Contact BRYAN
Home: 473 7488
Cell: 021 108 1860
[email protected]
Wendy
Bowman
Ph: 473 7832
Mb: 027 609 7599
Contact Wendy now for a FREE
appraisal of your home.
[email protected]
www.wendybowman.co.nz
NEV Presbyterian Church, Blue Lagoon (Maker‘s Place)
9.30am Cafe Service, Breafast included
St Mark’s Presbyterian, 304 Pine Hill Road,
Every Sunday 10am
NEV Baptist, Cnr North Road and Calder Avenue,
Every Sunday 10.30am
St Thomas’ Anglican, Pine Hill Road,
2nd & 4th Sundays 9.30am
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Call Angela 473 8572 or [email protected].
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rental property in NEV area. Must be warm and child friendly.
We are non smokers with excellent references.
Email: [email protected]
AGE CONCERN
SENIORFEST PROGRAMME
Seniors clubs and groups provide friendly, welcoming
places for social activities,
meals and educational opportunites. They promote wellbeing, a better lifestyle and a
positive approach to ageing.
Age Concern has designed a
programme to cater for everyone‘s needs. The programme
includes a full line up of Seniors Clubs and Groups open
days and meetings for the
month of October for people
to take part in.To collect our
programme call into Age Concern, 9 The Octagon or phone
Tristan at Age Concern on: 03
477 1041.
Valley Voice is published monthly and distributed free of charge by the NEV Community Development Project, PO Box 8118, NEV, Dunedin 9041. Circulation: 3300. Deadline for contributions
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right to choose which items to publish and when to abridge.
Editor: Hung Lam
The North East Valley Community Development Project would like to thank funders,
The Otago
Youth
Wellness