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The Greater Green Island Informer
November 2016
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Important Dates:
- Vote for the Playground Train during November
- Concord Kindergarten's Ladies Night - 10th Nov
- Greater Green Island Business Assoc Meeting - 14th Nov
- Fairfield Night Market - 17th Nov
- GGI Traffic and Road Safety Meeting - 21st Nov
- First Practice for Festival of Lessons Choir - 1st Dec
- Green Island Market Day - 3rd Dec
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- Greater Green Island and Mosgiel Food Bank Drive - 5th Dec
- GI Cricket Club Quiz - 5th Dec
- GGI Festival of Lessons and Carols - 18th Dec
- December “GI GLOW”
You can find event posters and info on the Greater Green Island Website Here
Community Garden Open Weekly on
- Tuesday 12pm - 2pm
- Thursday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
- Saturday 10am - 12pm
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What does “Greater Green Island” mean?
We have had feedback from Community Members that the name Greater Green Island makes them think of only Green Island and the closest suburbs. We are pleased to inform everyone that the Greater Green Island Network is here to support residents of Abbotsford, Burnside, Brighton, Concord, Fairfield, Green Island, Ocean View, Waldronville and Westwood. That means this is your community newsletter and we would love to have stories, photos and news from all of the suburbs listed above. If you have an event or idea that you would like to discuss please let us know and we might be able to help in some way. Or you might like to volunteer in your community?
Phone Amanda or Leanne Monday -Thursday on 4700814 or email amandar@psotago.org.nz
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Newsletter Mail Delivery Trial
The Greater Green Island Informer has become increasingly popular and community members have been asking if it will be delivered to their homes. Unfortunately we do not have enough funding to print copies to deliver to the six communities in the area so we will trial doing a delivery to one community each month. Alternatively you can pick up your own copy at the majority of the shops in all six communities.
Another eco-friendly way to read the newsletter is to sign up for it online. If you would like to do this please see the link on our website www.greatergreenisland.nz
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Train Design a Favourite with Kids
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OPTION 1
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OPTION 2
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Through community consultation, the Greater Green Island Committee have been made aware of the need for a playground for 0-6 year olds in Green Island. We have been working with playground suppliers to come up with some options and have also met with the DCC and RSA about the project. Both organisations are supportive of the Green Island Memorial Gardens to be the site of a playground. Community members have voiced that they would like a fenced playground with seating, a swing, a slide and some multi-play equipment. Various designs for the multi-play equipment have been shown at community events where children and adults have voted for their favourite. As a result the train designs have been the most popular. The train would be the main piece of equipment but we will aim to put in a basket swing and two or three small pieces of equipment as well.
Now we would like to know which of these two options you prefer?
We especially want to hear the preschoolers opinions. Please vote for your choice on our Facebook page during the month of November or vote at Fresh Choice Supermarket.
At the end of vote we will start applying for funds.
Leanne and Amanda
Greater Green Island Community Workers
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Shweta Prasad - Pharmacist, Kim Tapp - Pharmacy Technician and Hayley Steenkamp - Pharmacist
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Green Island Boutique Pharmacy
A new pharmacy that has popped up on the main street of Green Island.
Locally owned and operated by two young mum pharmacists who are passionate about health and serving our community through their business.
They aim to stock as many local gifts as possible to support our local artisans, including locally handmade products like toys, bibs, blankets etc. They also have locally made jewellery and artwork for sale from a local Brighton photographer as well as other items that are exclusively stocked in the pharmacy. Most of all they hope to provide the best advice and healthcare they can offer as a team. The pharmacy is child and breastfeeding friendly. Shweta, Hayley and Kim are really excited to have this opportunity to work in their very own community.
Green Island Boutique Pharmacy
195B Main Road, Green Island
phone 03 7773240
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Concord Kindergarten
As part of our learning programme this term we are having some of our community services come to visit us at Concord Kindergarten. This week we had the Fire Service come to talk to us in relation to how to keep ourselves safe and what we need to do in the event of a fire. We listened to some very important information and had some discussions with our teachers and families about what we need to remember. The important message was “Get Out, Stay Out”. We have all been discussing our safe place to go in the event of a fire.
We all got to go outside and look at the fire engine. The fire fighters helped us to squirt the hose and then we all blocked our ears as they turned on the siren and set off down the road.
We are looking forward to our next visitor, the Dunedin City Council Dog Control Officer who is coming to share some information about keeping safe around dogs.
93 Mulford Street, Concord.
We are open 8:30 – 2:30 Monday to Friday for 2-5 year olds.
Call in for a visit
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Scott Weatherall - Life Matters Ambassador
It’s my priviledge to have come on board with the Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust - our Trust's Goal is Zero Suicides in New Zealand.
Our other goals are :
- Reduce the rate of suicide and suicidal behaviour
- Promote prevention strategies
- Community education
- Provide a Bereavement Support Group.
Annually we have 560 people take their own lives in New Zealand, the young and males are significantly over represented in these statistics.
Through my role with Life Matters I plan to raise the awareness and acceptance that we as a community are more open to talk about Suicide and Mental Health challenges that face people on a daily basis here in our community of Dunedin.
I want everyone to know that there is help available.
One in ten people in their lifetime contemplate taking their own life, thankfully most seek assistance and guidance through the challenging times.
We as a Community need to be more open and supportive of each other through not only the good times but the challenging times too.
If your interested to follow my Ambassador Facebook page here is the link
https://www.facebook.com/LifeMattersAmbassador/
Thanks heaps
Scott Weatherall
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N S Designs
N S Designs is proud to be a part of the Green Island Business community and have been located here for a few years now, with over 25 years of experience in this industry it is a great opportunity to put focus onto local needs and providing relevant services.
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I produce a wide range of Performance costumes, sports training-wear and uniforms for Dancing, Gymnastics, Aerobics, Ice-skating, Body-building and many other performance sports and events, from individual to large group requirements. I am currently working to increase the quantity of ready-to-wear stock for all fields but also continue to work directly to make custom-made garments for your specific requirements or event. There is also a wide range of decorative trimmings, sewing supplies, fabrics & braids with the ability to order in any extra supplies required.
As an experienced designer with the ability to create my own patterns there are no limitations to producing any garment desired. Also available for repairs and alterations, I specialise in working with your existing garments and clothing to offer options and solutions to get them out of the back of the wardrobe and got you to love wearing them again.
Although at this stage there are no set open hours, I am available most days between 8am – 8pm by appointment.
If I can be of any assistance please pop in or contact Narelle to arrange a suitable time.
220 Main South Rd, Green Island costumes@nsdesigns.co.nz
021 486942 or 488 5507
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Road Safety Meetings
We have had meetings with the DCC and ORC this year around traffic, parking, bus stops, and pedestrian safety in and around Greater Green Island. We now need to complete a draft design of what community members and workers want to see in terms of improvements. We will then deliver the plan to the DCC, ORC and NZTA so that they can work collaboratively to meet the needs of our communities. Thank goodness Leanne was a draftsperson in a former life!
Please come to see us to discuss your ideas/concerns at the Civic Hall
on 21st November between
10am-12pm or 6.30pm-7.30pm
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Not G.I.JOE…..................We Want G.I.GLOW
The Greater Green Island Community Network would like to put a challenge out to everyone living and working in the six beautiful suburbs of G.G.I. We would like to see Green Island Glow this year in December and need your help to do this. Lets bring other Dunedin members into our area by lighting up our houses, trees, businesses and schools. Post your decorations on our Facebook page to be in a draw for a spot prize. If you have any decorations you would like to donate to decorate your local shops or community rooms please let us know. Phone Leanne or Amanda on 4700814 or email us.
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Fireside Club
Your Are you over 55 years and can play social indoor bowls or cards? Then come along to the Janet Cameron Hall, 59 Shand Street, Green Island on Thursdays at 1.15 pm. Admission $2.00 includes cuppa. Annual Sub $5. All welcome. The Fireside Club Inc offers the rental of the Janet Cameron Hall for functions, community meetings, club and groups. Can be a one off event or weekly event. The hall has lovely natural light from the windows and a stunning view of the gardens, which you can access from the hall doors. Phone Keith 0273566534
Find more information on the group the Greater Green Island Website here
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Dunedin NZ Seiden Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate
Over Labour Weekend, Dunedin NZ Seiden Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate hosted the world famous karate master Taira Masaji Hanshi at the Green Island dojo, and the Fairfield Community Hall. There were visitors from many karate organisations, and participants came from as far as Auckland and Melbourne for the event. There were three days of Karate training, in the special advanced application of Karate technique for which Taira Hanshi is famous; one day of Okinawan Weapons training; and a grading. Two Dunedin students - Wayne Walker and Russell Godfrey successfully attained shodan (black belt) and Jacob Blokland from Christchurch attained Sandan (3rd degree black belt) . The Dunedin dojo teaches the traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu system of karate, with special emphasis on applications of the kata (forms) of the system. With more than 10 black belt instructors, some with more than 30 years experience, regularly attending, there is a lot of depth in the dojo. Four of the instructors are just back from training with Taira Hanshi in Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Karate. The dojo in Main South Road has two floors, including a matted area, for all facets of karate training. The dojo is very appreciative of the Fairfield Hall facilities, and has used the hall for Taira Hanshi's seminar in 2015 and 2016, and for other dojo events. Taira Hanshi will be returning for another seminar in 2017. More information on their website at http://goju.co.nz
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Keeping it real with Fred
If you are stressed and in a rush you make poor decisions while driving. Instead of being a few minutes late you will be A LOT late (if you crash!) Don’t rush, take it easy and enjoy life.
Fred Jansen, Community Constable.
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Green Island Market Day
The Green Island Business Association is holding the Green Island Market Day on Saturday the 3rd of December, 10am - 1pm.
Stalls are $25. Please supply your own table. The market will be on rain or shine. If you would like a stall please contact Lee Cheshire or Martene on Ph. 488 3624
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Bottles Please
The Community Gardeners are in need of 3 litre plastic bottles to help the seedlings grow. If you can help out please drop into Marion and the team on Tuesdays 12-2pm, Thursdays 5.30-7pm or Saturdays 10am-12pm. The Garden is on Shand Street in Green Island, behind St Peter Chanel School and the Green Island Memorial Gardens. The group are always happy to take donations of old tools you no longer use and can pick up. Call Marion on 0212631221 if you have some to donate. All welcome to working bees.
More info about the Garden found on the Greater Green Island Website here.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreenIslandCommunityGarden
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Above: A sunny day at the Green Island School Carnival Fair
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Above: Pip enjoys creating Giant Bubbles at the GGI Teddy Bears Picnic
Right: Renee got her face painted
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Above: Line Dancing is a great way to socialize and get fit. Mondays at the Civic Hall 1pm-2pm.
Cost $2. Call Maureen for more info 4895913
Left: Arlie and his Nan enjoy attending the Plunket Play Group
Below: Green Island Lions - Brian Cromarty, Ken Schumacher and Jim Pine volunteering at the Green Island School Carnival
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORTS
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GGI Festival & Carols
Last year, a packed church enjoyed the first Greater Green Island Community’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols sponsored by the combined Presbyterian, Catholic, Anglican and Baptist churches. The carols were led by a nearly 30 member choir. Lessons were read by people representing business, medical, education, sport and service organisations. This year reading will be done by representation the various districts which make up the Greater Green Island Community. This year it is St Peter Chanel's turn to be the venue. The choir will again be conducted by Jack Rutherford with Rodney Clayton as accompanying. So we will need singers, singers and more singers. I don't need Kiri te Kanawas but just men and women who enjoy singing and have as much fun together as last year.
Finally some dates:
Sunday December 18th at 7pm at St Peter Chanel.
First choir practice Thursday December 1st at 7.15pm at St Margarets Church Main South Road.
We only need three practices as the choir carols are easy singing.
By Jack Rutherford.
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The Brighton Club Inc
Ever wondered what the Brighton Club do...well they have these events coming up if you want to check it out:
New members are always welcome at the Club so if you would like to see what the Club is all about, why not join us then for an entertaining afternoon.
Saturday 27th November - Jam Session from 2pm.
Looking back to our Hawaiian theme Night in late July (see photo) - members really enjoyed dressing to a tropical theme along with enjoying the sounds by Anton.
Looking ahead to 2017: the 25th Brighton Club Inc Fishing Competition is set for Waitangi Weekend 2017. More details to come - it's a great day! If you would like to contact us please email us on: brightonclub@xtra.co.nz
We also have a Facebook page so please like us on: Brighton Club Incorporated
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Abbotsford Women's Institute.
We meet on the 4th Thursday night at Peter Chanel church hall.
We are a fun group of ladies, with many interests...
Including -Craft group(winter months}
- Coffee mornings
- Choir {do you sing???}
- Lunches out
Get together with other WI's, this can include outings and competitions.
But one thing we do enjoy is a good laugh and each other's company...
This year's national project is nurturing the nation, so we did crafts with a few
of the children from St Peter Chanel school. Below is one of the projects we did.
So if you are looking at a fun way to make friends , we are for you. No age limit.
Come along and see if this group is for you, you may be surprised ..
All inquires , phone Jo 4879045.
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Island Park Golf Club
"In conjunction with the Love Golf "She Loves Golf" promotion Island Park Golf Club are jumping on board.
From 12pm every Sunday throughout November we are offering women FREE GREEN FEES when playing with either paying green fee partner or club member.
This is an exciting opportunity for both club and women who've always wanted to have a crack. So get some besties together come out to 'The Park' for a hit and giggle.
For more information go to: http://www.lovegolf.co.nz/
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www.greatergreenisland.nz
We are getting some great feedback about our website and are be really keen to get more organisations signed up.
The more information we have on the site the better!
Community Groups $25, Businesses $40
(If the cost is a problem please talk to us)
If you are interested in signing up please give Amanda or Leanne a call on ph 4700814, email amandar@psotago.org.nz or you can sign up on the website itself.
www.greatergreenisland.nz
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LOCAL BUSINESS AND SERVICES
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