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New Coasters Newsletter November & December 2017
Kia Ora and Haere Mai! The e The end of the year is approaching – time to reflect and remind
ourselves of things we have achieved this year… This is often more
than you initially think! Doing something you’ve never done before,
developing a new friendship, helping someone else, establishing a
new healthy habit, discovering a nice walk, starting a new job or
hobby – there are so many things you can give yourselves the
‘thumbs up’ for and be grateful for the opportunity to learn,
experience and grow.
Gratitude towards yourself and others can be expressed in many
ways – sharing a smile, a conscious deep breath, saying Thank you,
writing a lovely note, giving presents, cooking food and so much
more…
Did you know that the US American celebration of Thanksgiving
started almost 400 years ago when British immigrants invited the
Native American population for dinner to express their gratitude for
a good harvest? We will have a special Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
end of November to express our gratitude for the good things in
life.
We also invite you to join our Volunteer Day celebrations in early
December– we are so grateful for all the amazing contributions
volunteers make towards our organisation and the wider
community!
And last but not least we hope to see you at the last but not least
put the 18th of December into your calendar: We’ll celebrate
International Migrants Day with a bunch of surprise pop-ups near
our venue… Check us this short video – just some food for thought..
I look forward to catching up with you at one or more of all those
upcoming activities ☺ Birte
Welcome Newcomers!
We are an informal social
network which supports
people in Greymouth,
Hokitika and surrounding
areas. ‘Newcomers’ can
help you get in touch
with others, meet local
people, find out about
clubs and organisations
and help you feel at
home in your new
environment. Please feel
free to come along to our
activities or contact us
via phone/ email/
facebook.
Contact us: Newcomers Network
Greymouth / New Coasters
38 Albert Street, Greymouth
03 7686580 or 027 4070302 (also WhatsApp)
Newcomers Network
Hokitika/ New Coasters
Heartlands Office, 49
Tancred Street, Hokitika
Email: [email protected]
Web:
www.newcomers.co.nz
New Coasters like us and become our friend for up-to-date local information
Opening Times of our
office vary depending on
other events.
For details see poster @
the office or contact me to
make an appointment.
New Coasters Newsletter November & December 2017
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NEWS from the headquarter... Let’s plant global flavours You might have noticed the growing number of planter boxes around Greymouth that encourage you to help yourself to edible plants and maybe you have picked the odd lettuce leave or helped yourself to herbs to enhance your dinner… That’s the idea, so feel free to carry on and also to become involved yourself (email [email protected] for
more information and/ or contact them on facebook). Luckily New Coasters have been donated a planter box as well and we are now planning to give it our own flavour by turning it into a ‘global flavours’ box. We want to plant lots of exotic and not-so-common international edible plants – particularly herbs… Do you have any seeds or cuttings? If so, please let me know!
Food stalls The great thing about summer is that there are lots of markets, festivals and other celebrations that offer fun activities and FOOD! We often get approached to set up a food stall at those occasions. It’s usually great fun to be out in the communities, talk to people and showcase our skills and diversity by providing international food and also a good opportunity to make some extra money… We have agreed to run a stall a the Around the World Food Festival which is part of the Greymouth Christmas Carnival activities on 8th December. Now we are looking for people to join in and help to prepare and sell food – get in touch with me for details!
Spiritual spaces The West Coast is home to people from more than 50 different ethnicities. With the growing ethnic diversity, we also notice growing religious diversity and I have been approached to provide information where people can go to pray if they don’t follow a Christian religion. Well, good question?!! Are you aware of a ‘multi faith place’ or any other spiritual space to practise your religion, meditate and pray? Or would you be interested in talking about this?
Most airports provide a neutral prayer room, so maybe the Coast should have one too 😊
We are online! Check out www.newcoasters.org.nz ! Providing information is right on top of our ‘to-do-list’ to ensure you don’t miss out on anything that’s happening. Our brand-new website includes a directory of existing groups and clubs in the Grey and Westland District where you can find out about lots of existing groups. Please send me any details for clubs you know about: NAME of the group, WHAT they do, WHEN & WHERE they meet, WHO is the contact person and HOW can they be contacted (phone & email).
We also have an online event calendar including information about one-off happenings as well as ongoing meetings and gatherings. We are aware that it will be an ongoing process to keep this up-to-date, so please send us all information available about things that are
coming up – concerts, markets, workshops, etc. as well as ongoing local activities 😊
What else is happening locally:
Congratulations to our group member Barry who has opened his own dental practise in Greymouth! He strongly advocates for better oral health in the wider community and promotes the “water only” concept to local schools. Contact him for more information
under [email protected]
Spending time with your kids before they start school is invaluable. Play Centres are a unique organisation in New Zealand that support the learning of children and their family. You are eligible to 3 free visits before becoming a member – find out more here: http://www.playcentre.org.nz/
Hokitika is setting up a Civil Defence Network &
Response Team and they are looking for people
with a variety of skills (hands-on as well as
organising and communicating) to become
involved and help the community to get
prepared for disasters we hope won’t happen…
Contact [email protected] Want to support community? Both the Hokitika Community Patrol and the Big Brothers, Big Sisters programme are looking for volunteers. Contact Derek Blight to find out more: DDI +64 3 756 9047 [email protected]
Do you or someone you know have children
under five that are not attending Early Childhood
activities? WestREAP provides Early Learning
Support &their experienced facilitators even visit
you at home! Contact 0800 927327 for details.
Our Book club which meets once a month is actually full – they can only access twelve books at a time through their hire scheme. We know that there is more interest out there so please contact us if you love reading and discussing books, we might get another group started…
One of our members is looking for a small dog/
puppy as a cuddle buddy for her boy. Preferably
a Maltese or Bijou dog. Please contact her if you
know of one available: 022 0064700.
Do you have any questions regarding contracts or other legal documents? Don’t
hesitate to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau for free legal advice! It is also
available for non-citizens 😊. Call 0800 367222 or 03 7898388.
Time Bank West Coast is coming... The CoRe Project is currently supporting the development of a Time Bank for our region. On invitation by the Kumara Residents Trust, two members of the Lyttelton Timebank, Margaret Jeffries and Wendy Everingham, gave a talk about Time Banking in Greymouth and Hokitika in early September. The participants got quite excited and a small group carried on some groundwork over the last few weeks to set up a system for the West Coast. Time Banking is a way of trading skills in a community. Instead of dollars, time credits are used as payment. Members earn time credits for the work they do for one another and then use them to “buy” another member’s time to get their work done. Any skills can be traded, the options are practically endless. In Lyttelton, looking after pets and property, gardening, computer tuition and problem solving, home renovation, language tuition and translations, and childcare are all very popular, but also helping with book keeping, anything auto, event setup, food, marketing and media are traded skills. In Time Banking, everybody’s time is equal. No matter what type of work is done, one hour always equals one time credit, one to one. Every person is equally valued. If you would like to learn more, or contribute to creating policies, make a logo or flyers, or share your opinion, please email us: [email protected] and we’ll sign you up to join our online forum. We are also working on a Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/TimeBankWestCoast/.
We are hoping to be up and running before Christmas!!
Have you heard about TECHSPACE? It’s an exciting place in Greymouth with a great range of tech tools like a virtual reality
system, 3D printer and CNC machine.
They have invited members of our group to visit them, access to tech tools and
equipment, as well as discuss ideas for workshops etc.
They have developed a survey to capture your needs and feedback and would appreciate
your participation: https://goo.gl/forms/5j1RtFR4NB9amon53
Please let me know if you would like me to organise a group visit (which times work for
you??) or contact Eric directly to talk TECH: [email protected]
Regular activities at & with New Coasters Thanks to our wonderful volunteers & tutors we offer a variety of activities which provide great opportunities to meet others who share similar interests, find out about local information & develop new friendships! Huge THANKS to those who volunteer to organise the activities and WELCOME to anyone who wants to get involved – talk to me about your ideas & we’ll make it happen!
Conversational English Language classes ($5 per class) Learn with friendly
teachers and improve your vocabulary, pronunciation & knowledge of local phrases –good
English language skills open the doors to new friends & job opportunities… Join our groups any time!
Conversational English: Thursdays 7pm at Heartlands (Hokitika) & Fridays 10am at New Coasters GM
Easy English (beginners level) Mondays 10am at Heartlands (Hoki) and Fridays 9am at New Coasters
IELTS Test preparation ($10 per session) If you want to get prepared to pass the IELTS
test for your visa or other reasons, tutor Sue can help you with special exercises and more. Contact her to discuss details which level you aim for and arrange a time to meet. Email [email protected] or see her on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 10am.
Coffee morning Anyone who wants to meet new people and find out what’s happening in
the community is welcome to join us once a month from 10.30am for a cuppa & chat at Ramble & Ritual, 51 Sewell St, Hokitika (usually on a Thursday, occasionally on Saturdays, too ☺)
Book Club meeting All ‘bookworms’ are invited to come along and discuss BOOKS
A great way to share your passion for reading! Please contact the host for details. Hokitika: group meets every first Tuesday at 7.30pm, contact Kathleen (021 1414851)
Needlecraft meetings Please contact Maureen for details: 021 0626429
Enjoy a night out and go with the new global trend: knit/ crochet/ stitch in a café while having crafty conversations with others… Beginners and experienced crafters welcome.
Every Monday from 10am at Ali’s Café and from 6pm at New Coasters venue, Albert St, Greymouth
Explore and discover the West Coast with others Get to know interesting local short walks! Every third Sunday, the walk starts at 2pm.
Contact Christina if you need a ride, want to car share or have any questions: 021 1188138
Sewing sessions Would you like some help and inspiration creating or fixing clothes or
accessories? Contact Angela 027 3219772 to arrange a time to meet.
Learning time with the Literacy tutor Do you want to study the road code to get
your driver’s license or work on your CV to apply for a job? Contact Literacy tutor Lesley to arrange a
time to meet on Tuesdays: [email protected]
Social Chess group Are you interested in playing CHESS or other board games?
The chess group meets every Thursday from 6.30pm. Bring a board if you have + gold coin. Just call in or contact for details: Jeff 0221664737; Noel
Hablamos Espanol? Do you want to speak Spanish? Check out our facebook group ‘West
Coast Spanish speakers’ or contact Lorena for details: 02111281321
Tai Chi for health meets Mondays at 6pm at Grey Power rooms Hokitika. To join this
group for a good stretch and relaxation contact Jo 022 6907172 about available spaces.
EVENTS in November (ITALICS = organised at/ by New Coasters; BLACK= community event. For details, click links/ mini-posters.)
WHEN WHAT WHERE CONTACT / more details
23.-25.11. ‘Dinner and two Shows’ Greymouth Operatic Society Show
Union Hotel Greymouth
Book your ticket in advance: 03-768-
4013 Facebook link
24.11. Thanksgiving Day (USA)
24.-26.11. 7pm
Cirque Grande Wadeson Island Hokitika
LINK
24.11. 10.30am
Xmas Friends Show Left Bank Art Gallery, Greymouth
24.11. 6pm
Potluck Dinner ‘Thanksgiving’
Uniting Church Hall, 203 Tainui St, Greymouth
Time to share a meal of appreciation – bring something ‘American’ or another ‘dish of gratitude’
24.11. 6.30pmq
Reindeer racing – Fundraising dinner show
Seaview Hall, Hokitika
Sold out ☹
24.11. 7pm
The Stories of Aboriginal Fishers of North Stradbroke Island – short movies
Regent Theatre Hokitika
Facebook link
25.11. 10am-3pm
Christmas table runner class
Pink Possum Quilting, Greymouth
link
25.11. 1.30pm
Dance Recital Hokitika School of Dance
Regent Theatre Hokitika
Facebook link
25.11. 6.30pm
Xmas Party Bash Shantytown, Greymouth
link
25.11. 7pm
Pat Pending & the Trademarks Live music
Woodstock Hotel Hokitika
Facebook link
25.11. 8pm
The Lucky Lost Folk concert
Barrytown Hall Facebook link
25.11. 8pm
Freedom Alley Rhythm & Blues concert
Dp1 café, Greymouth
Facebook link
26.11. 10am-2pm
Fox Glacier Market Day Fox Glacier Facebook link
26.11. 10.30am
Welding for Men Westland Industrial Heritage Park
REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL Contact WestREAP on 03 7558700 Facebook link
26.11. 12pm
New Coasters Knitting Group Christmas lunch
Speight’s Alehouse, Greymouth
27.11., 7pm Poetry Corner Theatre Royal, Kumara
29.11., 5.30pm
Craft session ‘Rock painting’
New Coasters & CoRe venue 38 Albert St, Greymouth
Come along and create some colourful rocks to beautify our towns & gardens
29.11. 6.30pm
Mindcraft musical (Kaniere school fundraiser)
Regent Theatre Hokitika
Facebook link
29.+30.11. 7pm
An Evening of Two Halves – Drama presentation
John Paul High School, Greymouth
30.11.-6.12. Artist exhibition Customhouse Hokitika
Facebook link
30.11. St. Andrews Day (Scotland)
EVENTS in December (ITALICS = organised at/ by New Coasters; BLACK= community event. For details, click links/ mini-posters.)
WHEN WHAT WHERE CONTACT / more details
1.12. 7pm
Christmas Pantomime Regent Theatre, Hokitika
Facebook link
1.12. TUSK, TINE AND TROUT HUNTING COMPETITION
Reefton https://westcoast.co.nz/events/tusk-tine-and-trout-hunting-competition/
1.-3.12. Lake Brunner Fishing Competition
Lake Brunner https://westcoast.co.nz/events/lake-brunner-fishing-competition/
4.12. Westland Anniversary Day (Public Holiday)
5.12. International Volunteer Day
5.12. 4pm
Volunteering afternoon tea
New Coasters & CoRe venue 38 Albert St, Greymouth
6.12. Start of Greymouth Christmas Carnival
Greymouth CBD Have fun on the Ice Rink and lots of
other activities! Contact Tania Gibson 027 7689502 or check out: Facebook link
6.12. The Pitch Hokitika Link Facebook link
6.12.
Combined Churches Christmas Carol singing
Regent Theatre Greymouth
8.12. 4pm
Barrytown School Gala
8.12. 5-7pm
Around the World Food Festival & Christmas Tree unveiling
Greymouth Town Square
9.12. 9am-3pm
Christmas Parade market Hokitika Facebook link
9.12. 11am
Christmas Parade Hokitika CBD
9.12. 1pm
Christmas Parade, Town Square Opening, Concert
Greymouth CBD
9.12. Christmas Parade & Multicultural Fusion Festival
Westport CBD
9.12. 8.30pm
Soul Kitchen Concert Formerly the Blackball Hilton
Facebook link
10.12. 10am Grey Valley Gala Day Ahaura LINK
12.12., 7pm
‘Christmas Fun’ Craft evening & more
Customhouse, Gibson Quay, Hokitika
Come along for some creative time & chats about DIY Christmas ideas. Basic material provided - feel free to bring your own craft project/ box as well…
14.12., 10.30am
Coffee morning Ramble & Ritual café, Sewell St, Hokitika
Join us for a hot drink & chat to catch up on the latest news and meet other community members…
16.12. 4pm
Picnic at ‘Christmas on the Beach’
Hokitika Beach https://westcoast.co.nz/events/christmas-at-hokitika-beach/
Let’s mingle with other community members – bring your picnic blankets to enjoy music, food and festive fun on the beach promenade
16.12. 5pm
Dance Showcase 2017 (Pink Pulse Dance Studio)
Regent Theatre, Greymouth
16.12. Cassini – live music Moana Hotel Facebook link
17.12.
Explore & discover the West Coast:
Arthurs Pass walks
Contact Christina to arrange meeting
Join Christina & others exploring walks around the neat Alpine Village... Text or call her 021 1188138 for details.
17.12. 3-5pm
Lazy Sunday - Restorative
Yoga Fundraiser Boy’s Brigade Hall, Hokitika
LINK or contact Zoe 021 1407311
18.12.
International Migrant Day Celebration
38 Albert Street Greymouth
Join our pop-up street party including music, international food and much more!
18.12. 6.30pm
Community Christmas Tree Festival opening
Regent Theatre Greymouth
23.12. 4pm
Pasko Na Naman!! Filipino Community Christmas Party
Trinity Centre, Greymouth
Please contact the organisers for details: LINK
25.12. Christmas Day
25.12. 12pm
Community Christmas Lunch
Hokitika
26.12. Boxing Day
26.12. Community Cricket Match
Kumara Sportsground
30.12. Reefton Trotts Races Reefton
31.12. 8pm
New Years Eve party & concert with ‘Remedy’
Formerly Blackball Hilton
Facebook link
31.12. 10pm
Soul Kitchen live music Dp1 café Greymouth
Facebook link
Our office will be closed for a Christmas break from 20th December.
We will re-open mid-January and look forward to a new year full of
exciting things to do, friendships to develop &more and more diverse
communities on the West Coast!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your extended families 😊
