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Birdlings Flat Hall Committee AGM

Wednesday 2nd October at 7pm

At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat Hall

The Annual General Meeting of the Te Mata Hapuku Incorporated Society where elections for Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as Committee members will take place. Head along, maybe consider standing for the Committee of this fantastic community resource.

If you are a hall member you can vote at the meeting for the Hall Committee to continue to be an Incorporated Society or not, if you haven’t yet cast your vote.

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Telling Stories – “The Storyteller” – rescheduled from September. 

Thursday 10th October at 7pm 

At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat Hall.

We are in for a wonderful treat. Robin McFarland, Little River writer will tell us the stories behind his stories. Rob has published three novels and four local histories. 

His most recent work, “In The Beginning” provides a creation story of the Peninsula and a look at Te Roto o Wairewa (Lake Forsyth) over the past thousand years.

This latest publication is the third in a series of ten on the history of the Wairewa area. 

Bring your favourite tipple, nibbles provided and enjoy.

Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information

LRWCT

Mon 14th Oct

Little River Wairewa Community Trust Meeting

Monday 14th October at 7.05pm for business and 8pm onwards for general discussion.

At the Little River Service Centre, the back part of the Library.

The whole meeting is open to the public, with the second half of the meeting focusing on community initiatives we are working on and specific projects. Come and visit us.

Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.

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Wednesday 16th Oct

The Class Next Door

Wednesday 16th October at 5.30pm and 7.30pm (two sittings)

At the One Next Door Restaurant, Little River Village.

The Little River School Kahikatea Class are taking over TOND for one night to raise money for their class camp. Three delicious courses, all made and served by little hands. $60 per person.

To book, call The One Next Door, 03 662 9988. If we’re not there, just leave a message.

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Saturday 19th Oct

Kaituna Red Cross Floral Demonstration and High Tea

Saturday the 19th of October at 1pm 

At Ataahua, Kaituna Hall

Tickets are $40 per person. Please bring small flowers and foliage + secateurs or scissors to cut wire to make your own Tussie Mussie.

RSVP to Rowan at rowan@ajexus.com.nz or Karen at kowhaihills@farmside.co.nz

Then pay into bank account 03-1588-0003062-00 to secure your spot.

Farmers Market Season Opening Day

Sunday 27th October from 9.30am

At the greenspace behind SiloStay

Little River Farmers Markets is back for its 5th season. There are loads of new and regular favourite stall holders. 

Contact Richard and Alex on littleriverfarmersmarket@gmail.com for more info.

Open Day – Railway Goods Shed and the Railway Station Museum

Monday 28th October from 10am to 4pm.

At Little River Railway Station.

Take this chance to see what’s happening behind the scenes with the Little River Railway Station Trust, the projects, plans and fascinating facilities.

They have assembled quite a bit of woodworking and other equipment in the Goods Shed, which will enable not only the restoration of railway rolling stock but also allow the construction of other items.

The Goods Shed will operate on similar lines to that of a MENZ shed.

Also, work has started on reassembling the museum, both railway and community, in the northern end of the Railway Station.

Contact Warren Brixton for more information at warren.brixton@gmail.com or phone 021 2334567.

The Better Birdlings Flat Garage Sale

Monday 28th October from 9am to 1pm

The Birdlings Flat annual mega Garage sale. So many garage sales all over Birdlings Flat. Drive from place to place to find that exact ‘thing’ you’ve been looking for.

Little River Gallery – ‘Sing Me Sou West’ by Clare Reilly

Monday 28th October from 11am for exhibition opening.

At Little River Art Gallery in the village

https://www.littlerivergallery.com/exhibitions/

‘Southern Lights’ by Harriet Millar is still on until Monday 21st October

Poranui Outdoor Beach Church

Sunday 27th Oct at 10am

Meet at the playground in Birdlings Flat

Outdoor church on the Beach – Fiona Waghorn

Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information

Mobile Library at Birdlings Flat.

Thursday 31st October at 10-10.30am

At Birdlings Flat, parked by the Book Nook.

Every third Thursday during term time the Mobile Library brings books to Birdlings.

Contact Fingertip Library on 03 941 7923 and ask to get in touch with Ebony or Gemma at Outreach if you have any questions.

Ju Jitsu

Every Thursday from 6.30pm. 

At the Community Hall Western Valley Rd.

New members welcome, come and participate or watch from the sidelines.

Phone Mario for more details, 325 1132.



Little River Inn

Happy Hour is on Thursdays from 4.30-6.30pm.

“Saturday Sessions” where they mix up different live musicians & entertainment EVERY Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.  Check their Facebook page to see who’s playing: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverInnNZ/

Table Tennis

Every Tuesday at 6.30pm 

At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat

In order to cater for all levels of ability they now have two Table Tennis sessions on a Tuesday evening.  Less experienced players start at 6.30pm. The session for better players starts at 7.30pm but come along earlier if you wish. Viv

Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.

NOTICES

Little River Food Bank – Need a bit of help? 

For a Food Box phone Fiona Waghorn on 329 0171 or 0221669523 and Heather Williams on 02102603292.  Absolute confidentiality assured. Donations of dry goods can be placed in the box in the foyer of the Little River Service Centre.  

Little River Trap Library

Every second Sunday of the month 10am-12pm.

Okuti Valley road before the Okuti Hall.

Free loan of traps for possums, stoats etc and free advice on where to set the traps for maximum success. 

Contact Rouke Bakker by emailing: littlerivertraplibrary@gmail.com or grbakker@gmail.com

 

 

Frozen Meals

Revival Clothing organises a Community Cook up to make and freeze meals that can be given to people who need them.  These are delicious and if you know someone who needs some of these please contact Heather 02102603292 and Fiona (Birdlings) 0221669523.