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Dates to Remember
President Marcia Roberts 09-418 0397
Vice President Brian Potter 09-483 3400
Vice President Colleen Durham 09-483 4001
Vice President Brian Potter 09-483 3400
Vice President Colleen Durham 09-483 4001
2019 Events
March – The Heritage event this month is the Birkenhead Primary Centennial
8th 9th March – Birkenhead Primary
School Centenary Celebrations
This special occasion will be attended by a number of our committee and members. Photos are being prepared for display at the school.
The Programme:
Friday 8th March: 11.30am Open School 2pm.
Centenary Assembly 2pm. – free
6.30-11pm. Natter and Nibbles – Ticketed Saturday 9th 12.30-3pm
Celebrations free – official centenary photographs (1-2.15pm)
2.30 Planting tree & time capsule.
3-5pm High Tea and entertainment –Convened by Suzy Cato TV Producer and entertainer, Ticketed.
Tickets for the 2 events: School office or www.birkenheadprimary100/events
info@birkenheadprimary100.nz. Phone: 09 480 7365
8th 9th March – Birkenhead Primary
School Centenary Celebrations
This special occasion will be attended by a number of our committee and members. Photos are being prepared for display at the school.
The Programme:
Friday 8th March: 11.30am Open School 2pm.
Centenary Assembly 2pm. – free
6.30-11pm. Natter and Nibbles – Ticketed Saturday 9th 12.30-3pm
Celebrations free – official centenary photographs (1-2.15pm)
2.30 Planting tree & time capsule.
3-5pm High Tea and entertainment –Convened by Suzy Cato TV Producer and entertainer, Ticketed.
Tickets for the 2 events: School office or www.birkenheadprimary100/events
info@birkenheadprimary100.nz. Phone: 09 480 7365
Sunday 10th March 2- 4pm
Farrington House Museum will be open
44 MaharaAve, Birkenhead
Farrington House Museum will be open
44 MaharaAve, Birkenhead
Upcoming events in Beach Haven, Celebrating Communities month in March.
1. Beach Haven Photography Competition in Beach Haven Hall on Fri 15th from 7-9pm & Sat 16th March from 10am to 2pm. For more info & to enter see: http://www.beachhaven.org.nz/index.php/meetings-andevents/photo-competition-2019
2. Art in the Garden - Upcycled Garden Sculpture Competition on March 16th from 10am to 4pm in Opaketai Beach Haven Garden. Open to all BH and Birkdale residents. Create a garden sculpture using recycled/upcycled materials. Bring to the garden from 9am to 9.45am. Prizegiving at 12pm. Sculpture must be safely freestanding, and able to be easily moved by 2 people.
3. The Beach Haven Gold Rush and other stories of Beach Haven & Birkdale – 2pm to 3.30pm in BH Hall – 3 long term residents share their fascinating stories of the history of our area and community. Followed by afternoon tea. Entry to all events is free. Beach Haven Placemaking Group, local volunteers who work for the benefit of the Beach Haven Community and the local environment.
To find out more: phone Lisbeth 021 214 1469 or email: bhplacemaking@gmail.com Or see https://www.facebook.com/Beach-HavenPlacemaking-Group
2. Art in the Garden - Upcycled Garden Sculpture Competition on March 16th from 10am to 4pm in Opaketai Beach Haven Garden. Open to all BH and Birkdale residents. Create a garden sculpture using recycled/upcycled materials. Bring to the garden from 9am to 9.45am. Prizegiving at 12pm. Sculpture must be safely freestanding, and able to be easily moved by 2 people.
3. The Beach Haven Gold Rush and other stories of Beach Haven & Birkdale – 2pm to 3.30pm in BH Hall – 3 long term residents share their fascinating stories of the history of our area and community. Followed by afternoon tea. Entry to all events is free. Beach Haven Placemaking Group, local volunteers who work for the benefit of the Beach Haven Community and the local environment.
To find out more: phone Lisbeth 021 214 1469 or email: bhplacemaking@gmail.com Or see https://www.facebook.com/Beach-HavenPlacemaking-Group
April 13th Saturday
St Andrews Hall
172 Hinemoa Street
2-4pm:
David Verran: Speaking on Major Isaac Rhodes Cooper – early Birkenhead land owner, and Orewa resident
May 11th
AGM
St Andrews
Hall 2-4pm
May 11th AGM St Andrews Hall 2-4pm Early Notice: Guest Speaker – Richard Coote, Retired Principal, Birkdale Intermediate; Speaking on visiting the sites of the Passchendaele battle and the Great Escape
Please note: All events are every 2nd Saturday in the month, the change from the third to the second Saturday will continue as a trial for the rest of 2016 - 17.