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operational funding from WCC. BCA also produce the Brooklyn Tattler each month; run the quarterly markets; and provide OSCAR endorsed Before and After School Care, and Holiday Programmes. Next year is an exciting time for BCA as we will be celebrating our 75th anniversary and Chris Rabey, our current President, has now begun work compiling a history of the Association, from its inception to the present day. Our AGM will be on Sunday 12 September at 2pm here at the Community Centre. Afternoon tea will be served at the end of the meeting. Everyone is welcome, so come down and meet the people who run the Centre. New committee members are encouraged, so if you, or someone you know, are interested in finding out more, please contact us here at the Centre.

We have a couple of new groups running here at the Community Centre:

Ballroom and Latin Dance classes Facilitated by Nick Hill, classes are now running on Saturday evenings in the Community Centre hall. Newcomers from 5pm – 6pm and intermediate from 6pm – 7pm. Come and unplug and join us for weekly classes structured for people at all levels of dancing starting with the basics. We focus on Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha and East Coast Swing. No need for a partner but the more the merrier, so bring your mates. We are an inclusive bunch and support diversity. Everyone welcome. Expect to have a great time connecting with the community while learning to dance. Cost, $10 per person or $15 per couple. Contact [email protected] or just turn up.

Hello and welcome to the August edition of the Brooklyn Tattler. Next month’s Tattler is the second of our twice-yearly home editions, be sure to check your letterbox for a copy. This month we were excited to receive an email from the Netherlands, from a former resident of the Two Todman building. Mike told us he lived there from 1962 -1974 with his parents, Thakor and Mieke, who owned the fruit and vegetable shop there. A friend still living here had sent Mike a copy of June’s edition which had photos of the building “then and now”. Mike told us he has a painting of Two Todman by the artist Eleanor File, founder of Watercolour New Zealand, hanging in his house in the Netherlands; nice to know there’s a little bit of Brooklyn in a lounge in Europe.

We hope the recent wild weather hasn’t brought too much disruption to you and your homes. Thankfully, the Community Centre didn’t suffer any flooding damage but we have heard of a few Brooklyn residents who, unfortunately, did experience some issues with all the rain the other weekend. We hope the clean-up wasn’t too onerous.

AGM It’s nearly time for our AGM again, they seem to roll around quicker each year. The Brooklyn Community Centre is owned and managed by the Brooklyn Community Association (BCA) with the help of

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from the Mothers Network Support Group A new daytime six-week course in the Community Centre lounge starts on 24 August and will run during Tuesday mornings from 10am -12pm until 28 September. Babysitters are provided in a separate space. Mothers Network supports mums to get the best from their motherhood experience, so if you, or someone you know, needs to connect with other mums for some adult time, discuss the issues you’re facing with motherhood in a safe, non-judgmental space, then this course is for you. To register and find out more go online to http://www.mothersnetwork.org.nz/join-a-group.html or email: [email protected]

Have a great month

Julie and Euan

CONTACT USHall Hire and General Enquiries: [email protected]

Childcare Programmes: [email protected]

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Manager: [email protected]

Tattler: [email protected]

Market: [email protected]

Main Office: 04 384 6799

Childcare Office: 04 385 0089

IN THIS ISSUEFrom the Community Centre 2-3

History 4

From the Library 5

Friends of Central Park 6

Residents’ Association 7

BRC Charitable Trust 8

Brooklyn Kindergarten 9

What’s On 10-11

Friend of Owhiro Stream 12

Two Todman 13

Vogelmorn Precinct 14

St John Youth Group 15

Cats Protection Wellington 16

Post Office Photos 17

Community Groups 18-19

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September 2021 copy due no later than 5pm Tuesday 24 AugustEmail your contribution [email protected]

Brooklyn Tattler is published by the Brooklyn Community Association Inc. 18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn. Association members accept no liability for the contents which have been prepared in good faith. Printed by Pivotal.

This month’s cover photo is of children and supervisors at the Brooklyn Community Centre school holiday programme enjoying some warm soup on a cold day. Photo Credit: Euan Harris

We’re trying to keep the library extra cosy since it’s so cold outside. Please come in and take advantage of our warm, quiet space, and see all these new changes.

Ngā mihi nui

Dilohana and the team at Brooklyn Library

Kia ora koutou

We’ve recently gone through our collection and taken out some books to put on sale. There are still some adult fiction books available, a few older magazines, and some picture books that are a bit worse for wear but still very readable. This is to make more space for all the great new material we get in each week. We are also replacing a few of those classic story books that are a bit torn-up after years of use.

All Wellington City Library branches are currently celebrating Matariki and here at the Brooklyn branch we have put on a sparkly display of all the children’s books we have about the occasion. There are some amazing new titles that we have in both English and Te Reo Māori, so your family can practice your language skills together. We have put out some Matariki-related colouring-in pages for the kids, so they have extra activities to do to celebrate this special time of year.

THE NEW TOWNSHIPBy 1888 when the new township of Brooklyn had been formed and named, the area on the old Goathurst farm site comprised 34 buildings, mainly residences, but including a general store run my Mrs Ferkins and her two sons, and a wood and coal depot, which was behind the store. The majority of the sections sold were being fenced, and cultivation had commenced.

Rapid progress with street formation was being made. In January 1892 the western part of Cleveland Street was formed to its full-width to give a better approach from Ohiro Road. The Short Bros. contractors, who performed the work, also lowered the grade on Ohiro Road to the top of the hill near Fitchett’s Farm. A short time later, Jackson Street was formed (now Mckinley Crescent) at a cost of 40 pounds. Lighting was installed after formation.

With all the road building and maintenance, quarries began to be created in various parts of Wellington, including in Ohiro. Early Brooklyn settler, John Odlin, established a quarry on Section 130 Brooklyn around this time, and used it for his building work. He went on to become a prominent building merchant in the city. When the township was subdivided in 1888, Odlin purchased a large property comprising 8 acres, 2 roods, 24 perches, part of Section 12, for 562 pounds, 5 shillings. By the mid 1890s John and his two sons, Charles and George, entered into a partnership to survey, subdivide

and sell the land. Subsequently John purchased, on behalf of the partnership, three more parcels of land nearby. George then purchased one of these pieces in Dorking Road, on which he built his large six-roomed house in 1909. The area where Dorking Road was formed had originally been known as Box Hill, due to the contours of the land. Later the name was dropped, to avoid confusion with Boxhill in Khandallah. In 1896 John laid a right of way 50ft wide from Washington Avenue over another portion of Section 12. This connected to Dorking Road, but was never recognised by the Council. Two years later, this was sold to Stephen Williams. Traces of this track can still be seen, below Asquith Terrace.

Chris Rabey

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Monthly update on issues and projects involving our

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NEXT MEETING – come and have your say Next meeting in September at the Brooklyn Community Centre. Date TBA.

Harrison Street Housing Rebuild

Construction is estimated to be completed by 2022. We’ve been advised by WCC that there will be a turning area when the construction is completed.

Building Line Restriction

We understand WCC has negotiated to purchase the small piece of land involved, and are awaiting confirmation.

Civil Defence Container

Progress continues with conversations between WCC, GBRAI, Brooklyn School and Brooklyn Community Centre. A site has been selected with plans being drawn up.

31 Cleveland St New Housing

The building has been demolished; construction is starting on 23 apartments, with a commercial enterprise on the street front.

Ohiro / Todman Cleveland Intersection

WCC consultation on proposed changes in lower Todman Street, on the east side of Ohiro Road between Cleveland St and McKinley Cres, and to the bus stop to the north east of the intersection has closed. Awaiting update.

Old St Matthew’s Church – Multi Unit Dwellings

Site is being prepared, boundary pegs in place along the walkway. Consent for 14 units -12 accessed from Washington Ave and two with garages on Garfield Street. GBRAI is lodged as an interested party.

WCC Southern Landfill

WCC Southern Landfill resource consent will run out in four years. C&D (building demolition clean fill) is close to filling its existing site – they can expand to a nearby site – and T&T is nearing the limit on its resource consent (also have room to expand further under a new Resource Consent). We expect more information soon. WCC yet to clarify what it intends to do with its sewage sludge treatment plant at the Southern Landfill.

Prince of Wales/Omāroro 30Ml Water Reservoir

First of the concrete pours has occurred; second scheduled for early August, weather permitting. Drone photos: https://roundme.com/tour/648421/view/2210914 Project Information www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/omaroro/

Brooklyn Road Cycleway

The trial cycleway feedback closed on 30 June. You can still let the council know what you think at: [email protected] or email a councillor.

Email us your ideas, queries or concerns, or to sign up to our newsletter at: [email protected]

CENTRAL PARKfriends of

It’s not all about weeds and planting when you join the Upstream Friends of Central Park. July saw some of us guiding groups into the park under the cover of darkness to view those miniature native magicians – glow worms. What else could you call something with a glowing bum and the ability to weave silk threads resembling chandeliers, with only their mouths?

Perhaps, unhappily, learning about the biology of a glow worm somewhat ruins the romance of them. Yes, they appear as nature’s own fairy lights, the night-sky writ small on the mossy bank. But those globular jewels on their silver threads are made of mucus. The mucus catches insects who, fooled by the glow worm’s bioluminescent bottom into believing they are heading for the night sky, come to a sticky end. But then glow worms need to eat for the year they spend as larvae, because once they’ve metamorphosed into the adult form – better known as a ‘fungus gnat’ – they have no mouths. Superfluous when all one needs to do is to mate, produce eggs (if you’re female), and then die.

See.

Glancing up through silhouettes of ferns and leafless tree-skeletons, backlit by the starry sky, was magical. And so were the glow worms. At this time of year, you don’t even have to stay up past bedtime to see them. For daytime adventures in the park, join one of our working bees. Bring your own mug. We’ll provide tools and, if you come on a Sunday, home-baked morning tea.

Next working bees

Thursday 12 August 10am – 12pm (and every second Thursday of the month) Meet at the playground.

Sunday 29 August 10am – 12.30pm Meet at park entrance on Washington Avenue.

Check https://www.meetup.com/upstream/ for confirmation of meeting place.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamArtTrail/

Contact Lynne at [email protected] Everyone welcome!

Photo credit: Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao, University of Waikato, www.sciencelearn.org.nz


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TThhee BBRRCC CChhaarriittaabbllee TTrruusstt [email protected] The BRC Charitable Trust was established at the beginning of this year and distributed its first round of funding in March. Formerly known as the Brooklyn Resource Centre, and more recently as The BRC Society, the organisation has existed in the Brooklyn community for almost 40 years. It operated from premises in Jefferson Street until the property was sold at the end of 2017. Proceeds from the sale of the property were invested. Over the last couple of years the core programme of activity continued from St Matthew’s Church and subsequently Brooklyn Community Centre took over the running of the ‘Friday Circle’. A decision was made to transition from an Incorporated Society to a Registered Charity in order to distribute grants to not-for-profit groups and organisations operating in the wider Brooklyn area. Grants are distributed in two funding cycles each year – the first funding round is in March and the second funding round is in September. Closer to the next distribution cycle in a couple of months’ time information on how to apply for funding will be provided through this column.

The BRC Charitable Trust

The BRC Charitable Trust has two funding cycles each year – one in March and the other in September (to coincide with the Brooklyn Tattler delivery to all households in the area).

In March this year, five local groups/organisations received funding: Brooklyn Community Association,

[email protected]

Brooklyn School, Brooklyn Scouts, Vogelmorn Tennis Club, and Whanāu Manaaki Brooklyn Kindergarten.

Our second funding distribution will occur next month. Applications open on 1 September and close on 30 September. Any not-for-profit community organisation, group, or incorporated charity that provides an activity, programme, or service for the benefit of people in the wider Brooklyn area can apply (with a maximum funding of $5,000 for each project).

Details on how to apply for funding will be provided through this column next month.


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Brooklyn Kindergarten was delighted to receive funding from the BRC Charitable Trust in May. The application was made in March this year to support the kindergarten with the purchasing and fitting of two wall mounted electrical heaters for the outdoor deck area. The timing was perfect, and the heaters were fitted just in time for winter and the coldest week of the year so far! The tamariki and kaiako (teachers) alike have been enjoying the warmth the heaters provide, and this funding has helped ensure the outdoor space is usable all year round. The community at Brooklyn Kindergarten would like to say a huge thank you to The BRC Charitable Trust for their help! Tēnā Kotou.

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TThhee BBRRCC CChhaarriittaabbllee TTrruusstt [email protected] The BRC Charitable Trust was established at the beginning of this year and distributed its first round of funding in March. Formerly known as the Brooklyn Resource Centre, and more recently as The BRC Society, the organisation has existed in the Brooklyn community for almost 40 years. It operated from premises in Jefferson Street until the property was sold at the end of 2017. Proceeds from the sale of the property were invested. Over the last couple of years the core programme of activity continued from St Matthew’s Church and subsequently Brooklyn Community Centre took over the running of the ‘Friday Circle’. A decision was made to transition from an Incorporated Society to a Registered Charity in order to distribute grants to not-for-profit groups and organisations operating in the wider Brooklyn area. Grants are distributed in two funding cycles each year – the first funding round is in March and the second funding round is in September. Closer to the next distribution cycle in a couple of months’ time information on how to apply for funding will be provided through this column.


Brooklyn Kindergarten was delighted to receive funding from the BRC Charitable Trust in May. The application was made in March this year to support the kindergarten with the purchasing and fitting of two wall mounted electrical heaters for the outdoor deck area.

The timing was perfect, and the heaters were fitted just in time for winter and the coldest week of the year so far!

The tamariki and kaiako (teachers) alike have been enjoying the warmth the heaters provide, and this funding has helped ensure the outdoor space is usable all year round.

The community at Brooklyn Kindergarten would like to say a huge thank you to The BRC Charitable Trust for their help! Tēnā Kotou.

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DAY PILATES Contact Liz Birkett on 027 503 0211 or

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During school terms. For details contact Ross Young on 021 264 0440 or email [email protected]

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Beginners Karate (5+ years). Contact Patricia Reilly on 027 297 6049 or 383 9371. Email: [email protected] Online: www.familyfitkarate.co.nz

5:30 - 6:15 PM

GET FIT FAST Cardio & Core strength workout (12+ years). Contact Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049. 7:30 - 8 PM

Contact Adam Hendry, Childcare Programme Manager. Phone 385 0089 or email [email protected].

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FELDENKRAIS Contact Toni McWhinnie on 475 3355 or email [email protected] - 11 AM

TABLE TENNIS

Open to all ages and ability. Tables, bats and balls provided. Contact Philip on 934 7445 or email: [email protected]

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Contact Margaret 389 3028 or email [email protected] - 7:30 PM BROWNIES

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Email: [email protected] or view online at www.db4dance.co.nz9 - 10 AMAll levels welcome. Koha. BYO mat. Email: [email protected]. See Jenn’s updates on Facebook at ‘Blue Ocean Yoga’.

10:30 AM VINYASA YOGA

Brooklyn Market Sat 25th September from 12pm to 4pm. Contact 384 6799 or [email protected]

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Tamil Christian worship and service. Contact Robert [email protected] or 027 858 9916

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Contact Sensei Patricia 027 297 6049.5:30 - 7:30 PM FAMILY FIT KARATE

To book Brooklyn Community Centre for classes, groups or events contact Euan Harris on 384 6799 or [email protected]

FRIDAY CIRCLE 11 AM - 2 PM

KANGATRAINING Post natal classes for new mums and their babies with Hannah Foley. Email [email protected]

10 - 11:30 AM

KARATE Contact Patricia Reilly 027 297 6049. Email: [email protected]

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CRAFT CONNECTIONS

Fortnightly crafters social group. Contact Louise email: [email protected]

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Seniors Social Group, meets weekly for light lunch and activities. Contact Euan Harris, details at bottom of page

Have a great time connecting with the community while learning to dance. Newcomers 5-6pm. Intermediates 6 - 7pm. Contact Nick. Email: [email protected]

5 - 7 PMBALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES

OWHIRO STREAMfriends of

Recently, FOOS members have spent two working bees working along the banks of the stream on the southern side of Murchison St. This is an area we last worked on in 2015 - I have just looked this up to verify the date, and cannot believe it was so long ago! The trees have grown very successfully, especially the ngaio, so that it is hard to imagine it as it originally was, windswept and barren. Successful as it has been, however, on closer inspection, as always, there are gaps and groves of blackberry taking over wherever there is enough light. So, our aim for the last two months has been to clear the blackberry and do in-fill planting in the spaces. It is quite remarkable how, if the canopy is dense enough, most weeds do not grow. Don’t be misled, however, if the canopy is removed, for whatever reason - by fire, browsing, or storm damage - gorse, blackberry, and other weeds are still there

just waiting for their chance. Of course, a weed is just a plant we don’t want, and perfectly entitled to its proper place in the world. And we have to admire their tenacity and ability to survive; it’s just that we would rather our spaces were filled with varied plant species that sheltered and nourished our native birds lizards, etc., rather than creating impenetrable, prickly, mono-cultural thickets .

The photo at the heading shows our hardy team planting the site in August 2015. Our next working bee will be on 14 August, so if you would like to help us make a difference, perhaps you could join us? Not quite sure where we will be, but just look for our flag somewhere down Owhiro Road.

Janet Campbellfor Friends of Owhiro Stream

email [email protected]

Kia Ora Neighbours! You will have noticed our space beginning to pick up momentum. From the street front our lights are on a lot more often, and the foot traffic through our building has increased. Two Todman (2 Todman Street), owned by the Anglican Church of Wellington, has four spaces available for the public. These spaces include a Chapel Space, a Thrift Store, a Community Space, and Brooklyn Co-Workers. We have thoroughly enjoyed the partnerships we have been able to form within the Brooklyn community so far.

In early August, Two Todman is hosting an information night for those interested in knowing more about our shared office space. Brooklyn Co-Workers is an inspiring space for remote workers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to collaborate and work productively. Small business owner and Brooklyn local Benjamin Matthews has seen Brooklyn Co-Workers to be a real asset for managing his work life balance. With a

young family in the area he has appreciated having a space to get work done in both a flexible and focused way while being close to home. Benjamin has found it to be both a cost effective space to be productive, as well as great for connecting with other like-minded people from around the community. We warmly invite you to join us on Thursday 12 August at 7.30pm as we explore ways that we can partner together! Feel free to email [email protected] with any queries prior to the night.

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Silent Spring Revisited at Vogelmorn Bowling Club Friday 6 August 6.30pm - 7.30pm and Sunday 8 August 3pm - 4pm Rachel Carson has been in Jan Bolwell’s life since she was nine years old. Her conservationist grandmother introduced her to Carson’s famous book Silent Spring, that exposed the dangers of the chemical pesticide DDT. Jan revisits this book through adult eyes, as she plays Rachel Carson in her fight for nature. An exciting creative team has worked collaboratively on this work – director Annie Ruth, composer Jan Bolton and lighting designer Helen Todd.

See our website (vogelmorn.nz) for tickets and more info.

Good Habits - Farewell Tour Saturday 21 August, from 5pm at Vogelmorn Hall Composed of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, the duo create folk-infused music that test the limits of their traditional instruments, maintaining folk roots of musical storytelling amongst their

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energetic, virtuosic playing. Their songs tell stories of their adventures, blending trad folk with a warm yet quirky jazz-indie influence.

Tickets $20 or $25 on the door

See our website (vogelmorn.nz) for tickets and more info.

Free Wahine-only Community Yoga at Vogelmorn Bowling Club 6pm -7pm 11, 18, 25 August The class is women-only and everyone who identifies as a woman is welcome. We have set this up as a space for women to chill out, stretch, and soak up some zen vibes to get you through the week. We will be starting off easy so all levels and experience are welcome. BYO yoga mat if you have one, there will also be some spare mats available to use.

Butoh Dance and Uncivilised Self Vogelmorn Bowling Club Sunday 22 August 10am-4pm We were born to move, sense, and feel deeply. Over time we censor and refine, limiting our movements and responses to conform to our expected roles. In this workshop, Butoh, Body Mind Centering, and Restorative practices open us up to sensing truthfully and deeply into the liminal space, the space beyond words, logic and conformity. No previous experience necessary. See our website (vogelmorn.nz) for tickets and more info.

ST JOHN YOUTH GROUPWelcome to the Brooklyn St John Youth Group. Each month there will be an update on what’s been happening and advising of future exciting activities!

So, you are asking, what’s St John Youth all about in my area? The Brooklyn St John youth group meets on a Tuesday Evening at 6.30pm during the school term at the Brooklyn Community Centre. Cadets are the largest group within St John Youth. Since the programme is for all young people aged eight to 18, cadets are grouped into various levels for training, competitions, events, camps and even social activities. We also have many mixed activities for senior cadets to take the lead and provide role models for junior cadets to aspire to.

So, although we cover a lot of ages - don’t panic! Cadets enter levels based on their age and unique needs. It’s a great place for cadets to make new friends and learn new skills.

Outside the exciting activities that happen in a division, there are heaps of other activities throughout the year for cadets to meet new people, learn new things and have loads of fun. This is a big list, so we’ll cover the many social, adventure, competitive and travel opportunities as they come up.

Opportunities St John Youth offers many different opportunities for young people to challenge themselves. The only limit to what you can achieve is how far you are willing to go!

Outside of our weekly divisional meetings, there is an assortment of possibilities for all ages.

Overnight stays and camps

Courses and training workshops

Fun days and social functions

Competitions and first aid scenarios

Adventure activities

Drill and formal ceremonies

Operational events alongside St John Events personnel

Travel opportunities

and much more!

Membership Costs St John asks parents or caregivers for a donation towards their child belonging. This is a contribution towards the general running costs of attendance such as stationery, hall hire and badge resources.

$10 a term ($40 a year) for the first family member;

$5 a term ($20 a year) for each additional family member.

Any enquiries please contact Ross Young; Divisional Manager Brooklyn

0212640440

[email protected]

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CATS PROTECTION WELLINGTON

The top photo was taken of the Brooklyn Post Office 32 years ago in 1989, the same year it closed. Look closely and you can see a person in the red telephone box on the corner of Cleveland and Jefferson Streets. After closing, the former P.O. was at one time a restaurant before being transformed into a private residence, as seen in the recent bottom photo.

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The Vogelmorn Foundation has commenced distributing funds to

local organisations and individuals.

PO Box 14-330, KilbirnieWellington, 6022

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For more information or to apply for funding please visit our website.

Applications MUST be made online.

READY TO LOVE YOU TO THE MAXX

Behind the glorious coat and shy manner is a loving heart, just looking for the right home.

Gentle 13 year old Maxx was brought to CPW when his person passed away and the remaining family couldn’t take care of him.

Maxx is a very big, luxuriously soft, fluffy boy. He has a gentle nature and can get stressed easily, so he needs a quiet home to spend his golden years in. He previously lived with another cat but is scared of dogs and children.

Maxx has heart issues, hyperthyroidism and issues with his liver. When he becomes stressed he struggles to breathe, but he is being treated for these conditions. He’s doing really well, but does need ongoing care.

Despite his health challenges, Maxx is a sweet-natured boy and – once he knows you – a loving little cat. He will be happiest in a quiet, stress-free home with no other pets.

There’s more about Maxx at catsprotectionwellington.org.nz. Call CPW for an appointment on 04 389 9668 if you would like to meet him. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for pictures, stories and videos of cats in our shelter.

Photo Credit: Bree Wogan


HISTORY


BROOKLYN BROWNIES, GUIDES AND [email protected] Lawrie 802 5049BrowniesMargaret Jones 389 3028Brooklyn GuidesKathryn Lawrie 802 5049

BROOKLYN FOOD GROUP Local food and community. Working bees held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month from 9:30am at the Brooklyn Orchard, end of Harrison St. [email protected] or www.facebook.com/BrooklynFoodGroupNZ

BROOKLYN GARDEN CLUB Meets 1st Wednesday 7:30pm from March to October at the Reformed Church on Harrison Street. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Ruth Jeffery on 027 430 0964 or email: [email protected]

BROOKLYN GECKOS HOCKEY FOR KIDSYears 1-6 and new entrants. Fridays 4-5:15pm at the Brooklyn Bowling Club astro turf at Tanera Park, 8 Tanera Crescent. Just turn up on practice day http://brooklyngeckoshockey.weebly.com. Come and join us for free summer hockey training.

BROOKLYN LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Next meeting at 2pm on Saturday 7 August in the Brooklyn Library. Contact Sharon Macintyre 027 634 4455 or 388 8088 sharonmacintyre42@gmail. com or Chris Rabey 384 9293 ships.pubs@gmail. com for more information

BROOKLYN MAINLY MUSIC Fun affordable 30 minutes, for parents or care givers to enjoy with their pre-schooler(s). Morning Tea provided. Wellington Reformed Church 34 Harrison St. Rachel 022 407 9652

BROOKLYN NORTHERN UNITEDJUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUBFirst kicks enrolments open throughout the season. Email enquiries to [email protected] or visit us online at www.bnujfc.co.nz

BROOKLYN PLAYGROUPFun group for parents & caregivers with preschool children. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30am during the school term at the Korean Church - 184 Ohiro Road. Turn up on the day.

BROOKLYN SCOUTSScout Hall, Harrison St.Scouting is for boys and girls who love adventure. Keas 5-7 yrs, Cubs 7-11yrs, Scouts 11-14yrs, Venturers 14-18yrs. Contact Gillian

Boyes 972 9904 or [email protected]

BROOKLYN SMALLBORE RIFLE CLUB Ages 14+ Sundays 6.30pm-8pm mid-March to early October at the Royal Tiger Range, 131 Russell Terrace, Newtown. To join contact Dianne Grain on 0274 449 [email protected]

BROOKLYN TABLE TENNIS 9am-12pm Tuesdays and 8pm Wednesdays at Brooklyn Community Centre. We welcome new members of all ages and ability. Tables, bats and balls provided. Phone Philip on 934 7445.

BROOKLYN TOY LIBRARYThe Toy Library has re-opened in new premises at the Vogelmorn Precinct. You’ll find us immediately to the right-hand side as you enter the main gate on Mornington Road. We have a fantastic range of toys for children aged 0-7 years available to hire. Find us on Facebook or visit our website: brooklyntoylibrary.org.nz

BROOKLYN WALKERS Meet Monday mornings (except public holidays) outside the Brooklyn Library. Phone Susannah 384 7412 or Clare 384 9054.

9 August – Korokoro Dam. Catch 9:03 No 7 bus, then

9:30 Hutt Valley train.

16 August – Aston Fitchett Rd to Aro St. Walk from 9:30am or catch 9:58 No 17 bus.

23 August – Northern Walkway, Grant Rd to City. Catch 9:14 No 7 bus, then 9:57 No 22.

30 August – Walk to Wallace St., catch No 3 bus to Kilbirnie & walk to city via Hataitai.

BROOKLYN JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB At the old Wellington Bowling Club, Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn. More details online at www.bjcc.co.nz

FRIENDS OF OWHIRO STREAM Working bees on the second Saturday of the month 10am-12:30pm. Contact Martin on 389 8995 or email: [email protected]

PREDATOR FREE BROOKLYN Hello Kaka, goodbye rats! We’re looking for volunteers to host traps on their properties. If you’d like to help email [email protected]

RATA PLAYGROUP Calm and nurturing place for babies and toddlers 0-3 years to explore, learn and socialise with a parent or family member. Morning sessions available at Capital Montessori, Camrose Grove, Kingston. montessori.school.nz/playgroup

or email [email protected]

THE KUNG FU SCHOOL Learn Shaolin Kung Fu for self defense and functional fitness. Wellington Swords Club Building, 2 Tanera Crescent, Brooklyn. Contact Rob Young on 021 408 521 or [email protected] www.shaolinkungfu.co.nz

ST JOHN PENGUIN AND YOUTH DIVISION Penguin Program 6-8 yrs.Karen 389 4060Youth Division 8-18 yrs.Carol 0274 321 204www.stjohn.org.nz

TURBINE TALKERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Your local chapter of Toastmasters International. Tuesdays 7:15pm-9:15pm fortnightly at the Reformed Church on Harrison St. Sam Day 022 436 8715, Sylvie 022 197 3610 [email protected] http://6879.toastmastersclubs.org

UPSTREAM – FRIENDS OF CENTRAL PARK Working Bees from 10am-12:30pm on the last Sunday of the month. Contact Lynne White at [email protected] Come along for great conversations, meet new people, delicious morning tea and contribute to the care of Central Park. We also have a working bee from 10am-12pm on the second

Thursday of the month. Contact Celia Murphy at [email protected]

SCRABBLE WELLINGTON Club nights every Wednesday from 7pm in the cafe area upstairs at the former Vogelmorn Bowling Club, 93 Mornington Road. All abilities welcome! First night free, otherwise $5/night. Contact Nick Ascroft for more information. Email: [email protected] or phone/text 022 675 1399.

VOGELMORN TENNIS CLUB Welcomes players of all ages and abilities. Join our social, family-friendly club. Club days, competitive play, professional coaching.

vogelmorntennisclub.comcall in, or email [email protected]

WELLINGTON SWORDS CLUB By the Tanera Park bowling greens off Tanera Crescent. Contact Vicci Lamb - Head Coach. Phone 970 7496 or email: [email protected]

EVERY GIRLS’ & BOYS’ RALLY Thursdays during school terms from 7pm-8:30pm at Ridgeway Christian Youth Centre, 117 The Ridgeway, Mornington for ages 8 - 12. Contact Evan Tyler 027 274 2631 [email protected]


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