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4 Local History Birkenhead

8 Family in the Park

10 Local Fashion

13 Local Success

14 Beach Haven

17 Community Education

19 Entertainment

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We have packed this edition of Local Life full of great shopping ideas, things to do, places to go and also given you the chance to win a 12 month gym membership, an awesome pair of sunglasses and 4 movie passes.Be inspired to embrace the spring season with Bushwalks, Summer Fun for the Family, Whats On and entertainment.Check out local successful businesses and get to know what is right here on your doorstep.Enjoy experiencing your Local Life

Forresters Hall Birkenheads first social venue, hosting movies, dances and family nights throughout the 1920s

Main Road Hinemoa Street then!

Verrans Corner by Horse and Cart

Zion Church Hill

Sutcliffe Garage - Neil Fisher Reserve

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After voting on Saturday, 9 October it’s less than a month to go until the new

Auckland City Council comes into existence, replacing the seven city and district councils any associated community boards and the Auckland Regional Council. How will it affect you?

Auckland has been split into 13 areas called wards, and 21 local boards some (like ours) are subdivided. The North Shore ward has two local boards Kaipatiki and Devonport-Takapuna. The local representatives who we elect will be the ones to make decisions for our community on local issues, activities and facilities. In our case eight members each for Kaipataki and Devonport-Takapuna respectively.

Kaipataki Local Board takes in the existing boundaries of Birkenhead, Northcote, Glenfield, Beach Haven and Birkdale, including Chatswood, Highbury, Hillcrest and Marlborough. Sunset Road and Glendhu Road are bordering roads as is the Northern Motorway which forms the boundary between Takapuna-Devonport and Kaipatiki.

The biggest change, explains Marilyn Nicholls,

customer services manager with North Shore City, is in how the area is represented by those persons elected. “The new structure is about trying to keep local Issues that are important dealt with at a local level so they can receive attention:”

The community groups, community houses and parks volunteer management committees that currently provide reports to either Glenfield or Birkenhead Community Boards, will provide those updates and reports to the new Kaipatiki Local Board.

Because the changes are being made in how the area is represented politically, it will be the elected members who will have to have a wider overview. Currently a Glenfield board decision does not necessarily have to take into account the views of Bikrenhead and vice versa. In the new structure as the members are being elected by the Wward, they will have to consider how decisions will affect their neighbours.

Our elected members will have an office in the ward area where the public will have access to them (similar to your Local MP’s Office). Currently public can only call by phone, or

contact elected members by arrangement, or attend the Public forums at board meetings.

Make a note that the current North Shore City website: www.northshorecity.govt.nz,

will be replaced with www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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Kaipatiki

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Presented by Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Inspired by the famous Cotton Club Nightclub that wowed the world with its glamour and music from America during the 1920s-1950s.

Featuring the fabulous Tuxedo Swing Orchestra, a 10-piece swing band, with vocals by the wonderful Lloyd Kyd and Sally Sadler.

Embrace the fun, glamour and formality of this art deco period by dressing in black and white. A cash bar will be operating. Help raise funds for our heritage architecture.

The Supper Club Buffet offers the chance to sample southern hospitality of the period.

Menu details available on request

When: Saturday 11 Sept, 7.30pm - Midnight Where: Birkenhead Primary School Hall

77 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead

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Join the Hon Jonathan Coleman & Mayor John Banks

in celebrating the birth of the Birkenhead Commercial Township

Featuring

The 1920s to 1950s was a key time for the commercial development of Birkenhead

township, coinciding with the Art Deco period to reveal some architectural treasures.The area known from the 1920s as Highbury Corner was originally comprised of four farm allotments at the intersection of Hinemoa (formerly Hauraki, Great North) Road, Rawene Road, Mokoia (formerly Roberts) Road and Birkenhead (formerly Glenfield, Great North) Road.Our first buildings arrived in the town in the early 1920s with the Fredrick Morris Block from 1-15 Birkenhead Avenue and developed around our historic roundabout. Many of the road names and landmarks originated from families who had settled here.The Nell Fisher Reserve is home to the War Memorial, a stunning sample of period Art Deco, erected by the Birkenhead Borough Council in 1927Visit some of today’s commercial businesses housed in the architectural gems of a glamorous era:The earliest known surviving retail building is the grocery business of Stephen F. Roberts General Store on Himemoa dating from c.

1915 and is now home to the Royal Thai restaurant.Adjacent to this is Hawkins Grocery Store, now Cheeky Raskals childrenswear. The Noads and Greens Buildings of the 1950s houses Hayashi Japanese Restaurant and Hinemoa Hair Design. Sutcliffe Garage 1926, on Hinemoa Street is now Armstrongs Security, Arivika Hair and Looking Good Alterations.Highbury Corner at the roundabout was developed in 1928 and is currently being renovated. The W.H. Payne Building is today home to the Corner Barber Shop of 78 years, the village fish shop and beauty salon to name a few.The Highbury Buildings of 1934 are home to Yarntons fashion.Frederick Morris Block of the 1920s (original grocery store for the area) is the oldest group of buildings developed from eight allotments on that corner beginning at The Outfit and finishing at Noodle Canteen. It is worth visiting Ashore Fine Foods to see the butcher’s hooks from Scotts Butcher Shop on the original ceiling and the makeshift Dark Room created by the notable photographer of the day, George Jasper. His own home

was the transitional bungalow/villa at 17-19 Birkenhead Avenue.Birkenhead Town Centre Association holds Chelsea Sugar Club Ball with its Art Deco theme on Saturday, 11 September from 7.30pm. For details contact Kae Condon on 021 397 014.Thanks to Kae Condon, Birkenhead Town Centre Manager for sourcing material and photographs.

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When European settlers arrived in the 1860s they began farming and

fruitgrowing, which the district became famous for. Over the next decade the area was still very much a pioneering settlement occupied by a few settlers, a few Maori and some gumdiggers.The first Methodist church was built at Zion Hill in 1880 by W.F. Hammond, who Hammond Place in the township is named after. Four years later Chelsea Sugar Works opened to bring workers and more settlers to the district. In 1888 the Birkdale (now Beach Haven) wharf was built and Birkenhead was gazetted as a Borough.By 1913 Birkenhead had gained some distinction as Auckland’s “most healthful marine suburb”, indeed medical men repeatedly advised their patients to take up residence in the district. Its unique position on the Northern shore of the Waitemata Harbour contributing in no small degree to the forming of what was then considered the most magnificent harbour in the world, both from scenic and commercial points of view. The first Birkenhead wharf dates from 1882.The approach was by ferry boat which left Auckland every half hour. The road from the wharf, what is today Hinemoa Street, was

cut partially from the solid cliff and led to the centre of town - today’s historic focal point, Highbury Corner, at the original junction of the four roads Hinemoa, Rawene, Mokoia and Birkenhead Avenue.In 1913 Birkenhead’s 2,700 acres made it the largest of any Auckland suburb, a 10 mile water frontage gave the 2,200 residents a number of beautiful and secluded beaches for picnicking and bathing. On the outskirts Birkdale’s fruit, particularly strawberry, and poultry farms flourished thanks to a convenient wharf access. Ferry access was also the reason Birkenhead is counted as Auckland’s first Weekend Retreat.North Shore’s first weekend retrest, Birkenhead can also be counted as the first Weekend Retreat for city tourists; first industry was Chelsea Sugar; first church

Zion Hill Methodist and the first graveyard. Northcote had the first school (now Northcote College) as did Birkdale which still operates as a primary school. The Zion Hill church outpost is the site of the first library. The first barber shop, the family run Burfords, still runs today by daughter Laurell Hall, and the first bus company, Birkenhead Transport is still operated by the Inwards family.Material sourced from historical documents made available by Kae Condon, Birkenhead Town Centre Manager.

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Prominent Northcote resident and former Northcote Deputy Mayor, Frank Rickman,

spoke in early September at a venue most dear to him, the Northcote Public Library, as part of the North Shore City Heritage Festival:

“When I arrived from the UK in 1954, having met my Kiwi fiancé in London when she was on her OE in England, Northcote a small village and a delightful community which was a wonderful surprise to me. I was met by Daphne when I came by boat to Wellington, we rode the overnight train to Auckland crossing the harbour by vehicular ferry to Northcote - as of course the Bridge was not completed until 1959.

The Northcote of the 50’s was totally different

to today. We were just 4,000 residents then, the village hub was essentially Queen Street down to the Point. You knew everybody and it was a friendly, personal place.

Commuters to Auckland city, like me, caught the bus to the pier and enjoyed a 20 minute journey on the small ferry boat, time enough to wake up on the way in, and to relax and unwind on the way home. This was also a wonderful time to catch up with each other.

In 1965 I stood for and was elected to Northcote Borough Council, where I served 15 years (5 terms), ending up as Deputy Mayor in 1980.

One of the main reasons for going on Council

was my interest in books and the library. At that time the Northcote Public Library was approximately the size of a small living room, but with the completion of the bridge and the Council’s development of the shopping area, Northcote rapidly expanded. With the help of Doris Paterson, the Northcote Librarian, I pushed the concept of building a new public library to serve our ever expanding local community.

My last official Council act in 1980 was to co-sign with the then Mayor, Jean Sampson, the contract to build the new library. In 1982 it was opened by the Hon. Jim McLay, Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Northcote MP.”

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Friendly, personalised service goes without saying and Susan encourages her customers to take their time. Someone is always on hand to help with your selections or to describe the artist’s work in more detail. Susan is more than happy to order in special items if your size or colour is not in store.

Free gift-wrapping with all the trimmings adds that final touch.

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24th Preschool Play Tui Park 10am25th Preschool Play Normanton Reserve 10am25th Preschool Play Onepoto Domain 10am26th Families in Parks Cadness Reserve 5pm26th Families in Parks Windy Ridge School 5pm27th Families in Parks Marlborough Park 5pm29th Northcote Fun Run Northcote Tavern 6.15pm30th Preschool Play Lauderdale Reserve 10am30th Preschool Play Manuka Reserve 10amDECEMBER1st Preschool Play Little Shoal Bay 10am2nd Preschool Play Inwards Reserve 10am2nd Preschool Play Monarch Reserve 10am3rd Families in Parks Little Shoal Bay 5pm3rd Families in Parks Marlborough Park 5pm4th Families in Parks Tui Park 5pm4th Families in Parks Lynn Reserve 5pm5th Families in Parks Onepoto Domain 3pm5th Families in Parks Normanton Reserve 3pm6th Preschool Play Marlborough Park 10am6th Northcote Fun Run Northcote Tavern 6.15pm7th Preschool Play Little Shoal Bay 10am7th Preschool Play Manuka Reserve 10am8th Preschool Play Tui Park 10am9th Preschool Play Little Shoal Bay 10am9th Preschool Play Normanton Reserve 10am

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Families in the Park

It’s what you have all been waiting for, the feature of everyone’s summer life on the Shore if you are a family. Birkenhead Northcote Glenfield Community Facilities Trust “Summer Fun Families in Parks” heads out to park near you commencing in November, pick up up a full programme from the Libraries.Summer Fun Programme – Families in Parks and Preschool Play – Birkenhead Northcote and Glenfield Programme

A statement in style

Fun, flattering, easy to wear and comfortable – that’s the essence of this summer’s fabulous fashion collection currently being released by Yarntons.

They offer an impressive range of quality labels including RM Williams for both women and men with an eye for classic style. New Zealand made garments also feature in their range with beautiful possum merino knitwear and the Cherry Blasko label by David Pond.

Yarntons has been in business for over 60 years on the North Shore and have moved with fashion trends while keeping their focus on commitment to customer service and satisfaction at an affordable price – a successful recipe for this family-owned business now run by Bruce and Karen Yarnton. The staff in their three stores are always ready to help and offer advice with a wealth of product knowledge and style expertise.

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crave Celebrate with us in September!Exactly one year ago, the stylish boutique home and gift store crave opened its doors to a curious community. One year on, the now-established home of gorgeous gifts continues to flourish. In fact, so much so, that crave has been selected as a Finalist in the 2010 TOP SHOP® Retail Excellence Awards.Owner and local resident Jude Turner is delighted with the response to the arrival of crave. “We had anticipated a warm welcome from the local community, but the ease with which crave has become a “go-to” destination for the perfect gift has surprised us”.Jude has deliberately chosen to source items that are not seen in other gift stores. “It was really important to me at the outset that crave stood alone in its diverse product range, so I have made a point of importing beautiful products direct from the production source. That strategy has paid off with regular feedback from customers commenting that we stock items they haven’t seen anywhere else”.To underline that philosophy, Jude has recently returned from both the California and Melbourne gift shows. “I’m really excited by some of the products I’ve discovered, and the new arrivals will start rolling out in October. We’ve got some dynamite pieces for summer, some great Christmas gifts – and a spectacular new product for girls that we will be the exclusive New Zealand stockists of”.To mark crave’s first birthday, Jude is planning a series of celebratory events and is working hard to go even further in the TOP SHOP® Awards. Whether it’s a gorgeous gift or something stylish for the home, you need look no further than crave.

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Local business does good and now Spice n Easy is in the running to win at the

upcoming Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards.

Shortly after arriving to New Zealand from India, Sanjay and Vibha set up business in the area closest to their heart…Food. Nine years ago they founded “North Shore Super Store” the area’s first Indian grocery store which soon flourished thanks to business acumen and an ability to constantly cater to their community. Their successful website offered online shopping - again considering the convenience of their customers with busy lifestyles.

‘Spice n Easy’ was the natural progression from here, inspired by the interest customer showed to want to cook authentic Indian food with true flavours.

“If customers approached us with a recipe request for eg. Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, etc., we’d assist them in organizing the spices in the required amounts,” explains Sanjay.

“Catering to this ever increasing demand we organized Indian Cookery workshops

at the local Highbury Community House… a novel approach with ‘Hands on Cooking’. This platform made us envisage a product with spices; pre measured and packed for freshness inclusive of our tried and tested family recipe making it very simple to cook authentic Indian dishes at home.”

Trips back to India, prototypes, quality inspections then product positioning and distribution chains are all behind them now, ‘Spice n Easy’ is fast becoming a household name, distributed in 250 outlets nationwide including Supermarkets / Butchers /Greengrocers.

Totally packaged in New Zealand, this is a Birkenhead success story. Congratulations Sanjay and Vibha and good luck – Spice n Easy is a finalist for the 2010 Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards in 3M Excellence in Innovation AND Benefitz Best New Startup AND Enterprise North Shore Committed Optimist.

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Beating strong and fast, the Heart of Beach Haven Placemaking community project is

well and truly underway to make the centre a welcoming community area where people want to spend quality time, enhancing economic activity and growth in the area. This year’s efforts are focussed on a Rangatira Road gateway themed on the Beach Haven wharf.Thanks to the area’s wonderfully active Youth Group who are represented on the working group. Despite a cold, wet winter’s day on 23 May, they spent the day tidying up the shopping centre, cleaning shop fronts and pathways, and removing rubbish before coming on to the public meeting. Part of their last school holidays were spent collecting stories from our retailers which, with retailers’ permission, will be displayed in shop-fronts, on the website and around the community.

Undergrounding of power supply in the shopping area is a viable possibility thanks to the efforts of Claire Bolton, from Beach Haven Liquor Outlet, whose petition was accepted and supported by the Community Board who have since forwarded it to Vector.The painting of Murals on some of the blank walls in the area is another of the project’s initiatives. The first of these will be the wall on the side of the chemist, visible as you drive into Beach Haven along Rangatira Rd. Neil Coleman has presented a beautiful image of the wharf with various activities being carried out. The Community Facilities Trust is assisting with the funding and members of the Haven Art Group in its execution.Ngati Whatua, the Mana Whenua of the greater Auckland area are in full support of our proposals to date, and are in discussion regarding ways of representing Mana

Whenua on our murals and for an appropriate strap line on our gateway signage. Council planner John Stenberg has been proactive in securing recycled wharf piles from the Auckland Waterfront and Birkenhead Wharf for use on this project. LandscapeWorks Ltd landscape architects have been appointed to develop our Concept Plans into a full set of working drawings for consent applications and pricing. We hope to see this project moving out of the ground in November.Follow our progress on the Beach Haven Resident’s Association website: http://www.beachhaven.org.nz/revitalize.html; and on the public notice board on the side of the doctor’s rooms in Rangatira Road.

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Beach Haven

IsThisYou?Repetitive use of TV, computers, trauma and even

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Poor posture is a lifetime scenario for most people. If your head weighs 5kg and is aligned directly above your shoulders, the effective weight on your spinal tissues is 5kg. However, if your head has moved forward – which is quite common – with each additional inch, the load is increased by a factor of ten. So, if you are carrying your head two inches forward of where it should be, it is adding l0kg to the supporting tissues, if you are carrying it three inches forward, then 15kg of pressure is being added through your neck and shoulders. (No wonder they are often sore!) And, as a result your health and performance suffer.

In fact, when you carry your head forward for many years and your shoulders become rounded, there is a higher chance of developing arthritis in the spine. Poor posture can also affect blood flow to the spinal cord, which causes disc damage and robs the muscles

of oxygen. This can affect your life in many different ways.

Also, tendons and ligaments undergo changes that can become permanent, which is why many people with poor posture cannot correct it themselves.

Continually poor posture could be costing you thousands! A recent study reveals that suffering from chronic back pain for a year may reduce brain activity equivalent to 10 to 20 years of normal aging. The part of the brain affected in this way is what we call “grey matter”; it’s the thinking centre of the brain, responsible for

memory and information processing.

It won’t come as any surprise to you to learn that posture affects every physiological function our bodies do – from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headaches, mood swings, high blood pressure, a racing pulse and reduced lung capacity are just some of the ways bad posture can cause you problems.

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Harbour Fitness Birkenhead 09 480 1222

61a Mokoia Road, Birkenhead (next to the ANZ Bank & Video Ezy)

Variety of classes (see our website for class details)

Now that we are beginning to peel off the winter la yers and socializing more as the weather warms up, it’s time grab the

sunglasses, slap on some sunscreen and flash that Sparklewhite smile.Whatever your next big occasion - a wedding, anniversary, family reunion, job interview, corporate event or the first big summer barbecue party – a brilliant smile is sure to impress. With the help of the Sparklewhite Teeth Mobile Teeth Whitening team your teeth will be white and bright, fresh and confident for your next big date.The Sparklewhite Teeth mobile service is so easy and affordable – for as little as $149, a fraction of the cost you will pay at other clinics. The professional cosmetic procedure is performed by highly trained specialists in the comfort of your home or office, at a time convenient to you. Using the latest LED light technology, the non-invasive procedure is completely safe and painless. A typical Sparklewhite treatment brightens your teeth by two to eight shades and it just takes 30 minutes, an hour if you want twice the results. People with heavy discolouration notice an amazing difference, crowns and veneers can be brought back to their original colour and there is no harm to dental work. If you are lucky enough to already have white teeth, you can achieve an even whiter ‘Hollywood’ smile. The dazzling results from a Sparklewhite treatment can last up to two years with good dental hygiene. Take-home kits are also available to help maintain your sparkling new smile.Book in conjunction with a friend or family member and receive a discount, if you organise a Sparklewhite Teeth whitening party the hosts gets the treatment for free (conditions apply).So why not give yourself a lift this spring and flash that brilliant smile all summer.

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Musical training boosts intelligence

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143 Queen St, Northcote PointPh 419 5222

New and near new gear for zero to five year olds

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WE SELL NEW AND NEAR NEW labeled clothing, toys, books, buggies, cots, carseats and more.

Everything you need and want for a new born to a five year oldA fun way to shop...an easy way to sell

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Your child will receive educational benefits from learning a musical instrument.We offer: Specialist tuition for 3-7yr oldsA fun and exciting programme Piano, singing and theory combinedA great introduction to the joys of music-making

Also: Individual tuition for all agesVariety of instrumentsAll levels, all styles

Are you giving your child every opportunity for success?

Call 444 5654 today

Community Education

For many, learning to play a musical instrument is seen as a great, fun

recreational activity. Perhaps more importantly though, are the benefits young students gain that assists them in other areas of education. Increased self-discipline, problem solving skills, and confidence are clearly helped through learning music, but the greatest advantages can be found in the way that music helps with physical brain development.

Learning music requires students to develop skills using all three primary learning styles simultaneously. Integrating kinaesthetic development with visual and aural skills has been shown to assist students in other areas of learning when the teaching methods used may not be focussed to a student’s particular learning style. Additionally, music requires both sides of the brain to be utilised at the same time, for both analytical though and creative interpretation. This too assists in the communication between the two sides of a student’s brain.

By building synapses in the brain (the pathways of learning) through musical activity, young children often demonstrate more advanced skills in reading and maths. Additionally intelligence has been shown through research to be greatly enhanced with music education. Over the last few decades, there have been numerous studies performed on the relationship between music and improved academic performance. Among these, Canadian E. Glenn Schellenberg, of the University of Toronto found that 6 year olds taking music lessons showed a greater increase in their IQ as compared to those that did not learn a musical instrument. A decade earlier, at the University of Wisconsin, Frances Rauscher discovered that music could be seen to noticeably improve spatial reasoning skills. (ref: http://www.forbes.com/2004/07/15/cx_0715health_print.html)

In a competitive world, children need to be given every opportunity to succeed, so considering a professional music tutor should

be an important choice to ensure your child can reach their learning potential.

Birkdale and Beach Haven Community Houses

Glenfield Community Centre

Le Roys Bush is arguably the closest stretch of “rain-forest” to Auckland City’s CBD is a

fascinating remnant of Auckland’s pre-history. But it also has a recent history that reflects the colonisation of New Zealand.In pre-European times, Le Roys Bush, known as Te Uruwao, led down the stream valley to a navigable estuary known as Wai-manawa. Local Mãori treasured the estuary and the harbour beyond as a rich source of kai moana (sea food).

In the 1900s, the estuary gradually silted up and is now the largest raupo wetland on the North Shore. The teaming whitebait and other fish life have diminished over the last century. Today whitebait (kokopu and inanga) still return to the streams of Le Roys Bush but their numbers are limited – some kokopu even swim up the stream even up the waterfall to the ponds nearer Onewa Road. In 1918 the area now known as Le Roys Bush was bought by Edward and Gertrude Le Roy

who brought native plants from Great Barrier and other areas of New Zealand enriching the flora of the valley. After his death in 1947, the Forest and Bird Society supported by local residents and the Council purchased the estate as a public reserve for the price of the timber in it. Over the years, local residents have donated, covenanted or sold additional areas of bush to the Council to enhance the natural beauty of the reserve.

Le Roys Bush Walkways

Walk from Little Shoal Bay to Highbury

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Local Walkways

Starting from the beach at Little Shoal Bay, one can walk across the stream and along

board walks up the valley towards Highbury. Tracks exit on either side – to the west to streets off Hinemoa Street and to the north to streets off Onewa Road. Signage along the track will tell you about the environment, the wildlife and the need to protect the bush from pest species.

Walking from Little Shoal Bay along the valley,

the eco-system transforms from raupo to carex wetland with native trees and shrubs cladding the steep banks on either side. Pukeko are common and other birdlife can be seen. A community effort is progressively clearing the wetland of weed species such as pampas grass and crack willow.

At the head of the wetland, one can turn westwards up the track to the cafés of Hinemoa Street, or follow the track up

alongside the stream and over the waterfall towards Highbury.

Just past the waterfall, two streams merge – one coming from Highbury, the other from Onewa Road. There is no track to Highbury (yet) but the track leads north to Onewa Road from where one can walk the 600 metres to the cafés of Highbury.

For more information about Le Roys Bush, go to www.leroysbush.org.nz

SLIPP INN“It’s your local”

- Modern, friendly atmosphere

- Relax with a quiet drink or enjoy a great meal

- Needing a quick lunch? Pre-order by phone

- Extensive a-la-carte menu & wine list

- Available for functions

- Just a few minutes from the motorway & ferry

Monday The 2 Hour Tax-Cut 5-7pm

Tuesday 2 for 1 Meals* 5-9.30pm

Wednesday The 2 Hour Tax-Cut 5-7pm Quiz Night from 7pm

Thursday The 2 Hour Tax-Cut 5-7pm Thursday Feeding Frenzy 5-9.30pm

Friday The 2 Hour Tax-Cut 5-7pm Live Entertainment 9pm-Late

Saturday Live Entertainment 9pm-Late

83 Birkenhead Ave - Ph 480 0066 - www.slippinn.co.nz

*conditions apply

Birkenhead’s modern, friendly bar Slipp Inn is your one stop venue for a great

night out. Whether chilling out with friends or celebrating a special occasion – it’s YOUR local.

Relax with a casual drink or enjoy a great meal. Order from the extensive a-la-cart menu and if you need a quick lunch why not pre-order by phone 7 days a week.

The fully licensed bar serves over 20 wines by the glass, along with ten beer varieties on tap including Stella Artois. Open for lunch and dinner, the Slipp Inn kitchen is locally famous for the fantastic cuisine it produces.

With a Gaming Room, 2 pool tables and 8 plasmas for your enjoyment Slipp Inn is a great place to catch up with mates early week before you party the weekend away. We also have 20 covered and 20 uncovered car parks at the rear of the building making it easy for your night out.

Much appreciated by all the hard working customers are the 2 Hour Tax-Cuts from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and of course our meal deals every Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Bring a friend on Tuesday when it’s 2 for 1 Meals 5pm – 9.30pm, or on Thursday for Feeding Frenzy from 5pm – 9.30pm: 1kg Ribs $12, 1kg Mussels $10, Large Seafood Chowder $10, Burger & Beer $19.50

Quiz Night on Wednesday from 7pm.

Pool Comps run the 1st Thursday of every month, $10 entry with cash and bar tabs to be won.

Live Entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to late, so come party with us!

Check out the website www.slippinn.co.nz, which is updated weekly for more details and to join the Slipp Inn e-club for a chance to win monthly prizes.

Open Monday to Saturday from 11am to late &

Sunday from 12pm to late. Phone 480 0066.

Slipp Inn – it’s that easy!!!

Check out your local entertainment calendar

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Entertainment

Authentic Thai Cuisine136 Hinemoa Street

BIRKENHEADTues-Sun – 5.30pm-9.30pm

BIRKENHEAD ARTISAN MARKETHeld every 3rd Saturday of the month. Highbury House, 110 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. 8.30am-1.00pm, Ph 418 2366

GARDENING WITH KIDSTuesday 05 OctoberThe final talk in Kaipatiki Project’s “Healthy Child, Healthy Planet” series, a playgroup and parenting course in one. Our tutor, Dee Pigneguy, shares 20 years of experience teaching kids how to garden. Children welcome. Kaipatiki Projects Environment Centre, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale. Free, includes morning tea. 10.30am-12.00noon, Ph 482 1172

NURSERY BITES WORKSHOPS WednesdaysNew Plants from Cuttings – native plant propagation mini-workshops run by Kaipatiki Project. These are hands-on, practical sessions where participants work as a group both in the nursery and the neighbouring bush learning how to grow and care for a comprehensive range of native plant species. Choose a few bite-size topics or take the whole programme. All workshops take place on Wednesday mornings. Bookings essential. Kaipatiki Project’s Environment Centre, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale. Free, includes morning tea, 9.30am-12.00noon, Ph 482 1172

CREATE YOUR OWN EDEN Saturday 16 OctoberComposting and worm-farming course. Put your household and garden waste to work. Free composting and worm-farming course run by Kaipatiki Project. Includes a $20.00 voucher towards a composting system. Bookings essential. Kaipatiki Project’s Environment Centre, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale. Free to residents of North Shore, 10.00am-1.00pm, Ph 482 1172

THE PRE-CHRISTMAS $100.00 (OR LESS) SHOWMonday 08 November – Sunday 05 DecemberHigh-quality works of art and craft for $100.00 or less. Cash and carry. Northart, Norman King Square, Ernie Mays Street, Northcote Shopping Centre. Daily 10.00am-4.00pm, Ph 480 9633

MOON FESTIVALA major event in China, Korea and Japan, this year’s Moon Festival will be celebrated from 24 to 25 September at the Northcote Town Centre.In Chinese culture the Moon Festival is celebrated on the fifteenth moon day of the eighth Chinese lunar month. In the middle of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar the moon is full, and the number eight in China symbolises wealth and prosperity.This free community event will feature an array of

music, song and dance performances by Chinese, Korean and Japanese groups. The festival will also offer authentic Asian food stalls, a host of free children’s entertainment, and special activities such as photographic exhibitions, lanterns and lots of giveaways.

LONGER HOURS FOR OSBOURNE POOLFrom 26 October, Osbourne Pool will be open longer hours.New hours are:Mon-Fri: 6am-9am, 3.30pm-8pmSat-Sun: 9am-8pm

NEW ROCK CLIMBING WALL OPENSNorth Shore Leisure – Birkenhead has a new indoor rock-climbing wall opening on 1 November, 2010. This is in addition to the two existing walls at North Shore Leisure – Birkenhead. The new wall is 6.5m high and 18 metres wide. With 13 new climbs, it covers all styles of climbing. There are varying angles that will be able to challenge both beginners and those with intermediate skill levels and is a great introduction to the possibility of climbing outside for summer.

Birkenhead activities

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Northcote Tavern

2 Birkenhead Ave (at the round-about) BirkenheadP: 09 4187 2253 F: 09 418 2153

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