In October 2025 Bill Jenkinson celebrated his 100th birthday at his home in Waikana Street. See him in the centre of the photo surrounded by Broad Bay neighbours. Can you spot the greeting card from the King and Queen on the shelf behind him? His wife, Zelie, celebrates her 100th birthday in February 2026. Zelie lived in Broad Bay from a young age and has written about the early days, staying with her grandparents, when there was “no shower, fridge, washing…
It was great to see some new faces at the working bee on Sunday 26th October. We accomplished quite a lot in two hours. The grounds were given a thorough going-over, gutters were cleaned, the hanging cupboard in the kitchen was removed to make it feel more spacious, cupboards were tidied and the shelves in the kitchen cupboards were strengthened. Thank you to everyone who lent a hand 🙂
A reminder that the BROAD BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE is holding its AGM this week on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7.30pm It will be short and sweet (literally – we have chocolate!). See the Agenda below. So it would be great if you could come along to show your support or, if you are new to the area, why not come along to say hello and check out this community resource. If you are interested in joining the committee, helping out with…
There are many and notices in this newsletter – we hope there is something for everyone. Please also note that BBCC memberships are now due for renewal.
It looked as though there was going to be an outdoor performance, but it was actually clean chairs lined up to dry in the sunshine! Huge thanks to the small team of volunteers who turned out to help – and to the weather for playing ball!
On the afternoon of Sunday 15th December Broad Bay rocked to the sound of Christmas Carols! Choir!Choir! were joined by The Kaikorai Metropolitan Brass Band, and special guests including Peter Hayden and the children of Broad Bay School. The community concert was followed by a shared meal and lashings of Elderflower champagne! For more images from the concert, see the image gallery.
The rain stayed away, and many people turned up for the working bee on 23rd November 2024. In two hours we made quite a difference to the look of the place – trimming hedges, removing weeds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen and moving display boards to the Etheridge Rooms to make space for the table tennis tables to the small room at the side of the stage. Huge thanks to everyone who helped out.
The Broad Bay Community Centre (BBCC) AGM is being held this Monday, 14th October 2024, at 7pm, as advised in our last newsletter back in August. See the full Agenda below. The main business of the AGM is to get approval for the new Constitution (Rules) in order to re-register the BBCC under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. The Act modernises the laws and the way societies need to operate. For the last few months a small team has been working hard on the…
The Broad Bay Community Centre Incorporated Society (BBCC) is required to reregister under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. The 2022 Act modernises the laws and the way societies need to operate. For the last few months a small team has been working hard on a new Constitution which it is hoped will be approved at the BBCC AGM on 14th October 2024. The Constitution has been put together using the MBIE “Constitution Builder”. Members of the team have…
Join us for fun and frivolity – The Art of Ping Pong (slang for Table Tennis) Saturday mornings, 10 am—12 noonat Broad Bay Community Centre, Clearwater Street. No charge for the month of October. (However, a reminder to all that the first Saturday in November is the Boating Club’s rummage sale instead.) All equipment supplied. Don’t worry if you’ve never played. Don’t worry – you’re never too old, or too young – no age discrimination here. Learn the ancient sport…