BBCC Newsletter June 2015
Please click on the text/link below to open a .docx of the current BBCC newsletter. Kudos to Lynley McGrannachan for compiling (yet again) another flash edition! 🙂 Newsletter June 2015
Composting Workshop: 6 June
Hi everyone Still struggling with making good well broken down compost that doesn’t smell bad? Want to make compost with no or way less weed seed in it? Such a great skill to have and so rewarding when your plants grow strong and healthily! Michelle Ritchie, compost maker extraordinaire, will be running a composting workshop in Portobello on the 6th of June. See below for details. Please circulate to your peninsula friends! cheers Peta Composting Made Easy Workshop Saturday 6…
Turner, Langley & Friends: 31 May
The Trust is pleased to announce this forthcoming fundraising concert at 7pm Sunday 31 May, which features the poetry of poet laureate Brian Turner, and songs by local singer songwriter Matt Langley. Turner and Langley met at a Caselberg Trust fundraising event back in 2008, and as a result Matt has used several of Brian’s poems and words for the basis of some of his songs. We believe that you won’t want to miss this unique concert, which is being…
Camping Bylaw Review (11 May)
Initial survey of residents – Camping Bylaw review As part of the initial consultation for the drafting of the bylaw we are seeking input from members of the community. Below is a link to DCC’s website where residents are able to share their views about camping. The timeframe is very short (closes 11 May) as we are under considerable time restrictions to get a draft bylaw written. It is important to note that this is just initial feedback to assist us…
Broad Bay Boogie!! (23 May)
BROAD BAY BOOGIE – a fund-raising dance for Broad Bay School & Community Hall Saturday 23rd May 7.30pm – midnight Live music from the Planz & the Alcoves Guest performances from the Khamzin Tribe & Velvet Roses Tickets $15 each, available from: Penguin Cafe Broad Bay School Portobello Store or phone 4780110 Please bring a plate of finger food to share for supper Cash bar Dress for your favourite Decade Prizes for best dressed!…
April 2015 Newsletter
Please click on the link below to open a PDF copy of the April 2015 BBCC Newsletter. Lots of great projects–and a community party–are afoot, so please give it a read! 🙂 April 2015 Newsletter
Portobello Rd Safety Improvement Submissions
I am writing to ask if, as an individual or representing an organisation or both, you would be prepared to support this project by making a submission to Council for what we hope will be the last time? We have come a very long way in a year……. The only hurdles left, are the DCC’s Long Term Plan process and NZTA who make the final decision in July. It is through the willingness of individuals like yourselves to express your views, the advocacy…
Have Your Say on Local Gov’t!
Have your say on how you are represented in local government The representational review team will be at the Farmers market on Saturday 11th April 9-11am and Monday 20th April 7pm in the Dunningham Suite at the city library. This is your chance to give your views on the ward system, number of councillors, etc. Otago Peninsula Community Board
No “1st Friday” with TexOtago on Good Friday!
Please click on the link below to see a .doc about TexOtago’s 1st Friday Schedule for the coming months: 1st Fri in 2015
OPCB Update
Please click on the link below to open a .doc with updates from OPCB Chairperson, Christine Garey: BBCC Newsletter