What's on in Point Chev
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Local Resident Keith Thomas can help you create (and maintain if you wish) your very own vege garden - see his Urban Food Project website.
The Point Chevalier Sailing Club has Learn to Sail sessions early and late summer.
Windsurfing/kitesurfing lessons with local Auckland Windsurfing only $120 for a 4 hour beginners lesson. Rent stand up paddleboards from NZ Boardstore, Raymond St.
Recycle your old clothes in the bins at the Rugby League Clubrooms, 417 Point Chevalier Rd.
Pasadena
Wendy Goode runs the gardens at Pasadena Intermediate and is looking for volunteers. They meet Thursdays 1.15 - 3pm - keen volunteers do every other week but they have some who may do only three times a term. They also have one cooking class per term for those more interested in the cooking side of things., Plus she need someone to water the gardens on Wednesday mornings. wendy@goodeinteriors.co.nz
Local paintings
Local artist Tania Sunde has done some paintings of the local area - see www.taniasunde.com or visit her at her shop on Point Chev Rd.
Reef Radio - Point Chev has it's own Radio station!
Eric Allen is using his love and knowledge of music to give back to his local community, and runs Reef Radio station out of a small home studio 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 106.7FM. (Be warned it targets the older community...) . Read a Central Leader article about it.
Community Constable
Brendon Muir is our Community Constable - he is the first point of contact for Neighbourhood Support Groups. Point Chevalier Community Constables Office
39A Point Chevalier Road
846 9370
brendon.muir@police.govt.nz
Running/jogging/walking
Did you know you can go on a 16km run without leaving the suburb? See www.MapMyRun.com (it is a bit of a crazy one but a chance to check out a great website if you don't know it)
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Calling all Cyclists
The Point Pedallers is a bunch of like minded individuals who head out on Saturday and Sundays to explore the local and not so local neighbourhood. The bunch leaves from outside Corner Cafe on Point Chevalier Road most Saturday 630am, (7am winter) and Sundays 7am. The route changes every week along with the distance. If you are interested in joining us then please email jtmcc@nznet.gen.nz to be placed on the mailing list, or call Tina on 022 0946 423.
"A weekend in the Chev" Photo competition
Congratulations to EJ Mathers who won the competition with the following shot, 'Eric & Paul Sunday Arvo beers at the RSA' - all photos can be seen on the Photo Competition page
The Girls Brigade needs you
Leaders or helpers urgently needed for this year. Join us once a week (2 hours) or come along from 6pm-8pm on Wednesdays to share a skill. If you can teach dance, crafts, drama or sport, we'd love to hear from you. We have a huge group of girls and we really need some help. No experience necessary. Contact Charlotte on 376 6224 (after hours), 027 2500623, or charlotterose@slingshot.co.nz
Night-classes at Western Springs College
Despite funding cuts there is a massive range of classes at the school - Check them all out here
T-shirts
Dino Lawton has also created Point Chev T-shirts. Mail him at dino@themusicagency.co.nz, or call 021 823 765, or drop by Mud Pie Deli.
Support your Neighbours Business
Use Local Business so you can help your neighbours, and probably not have to pay a travel charge.
Point Chevalier History
The Point Chevalier History Group meets monthly and has a regular newsletter that gives a whole new dimension to our surroundings - fantastic.
Point Chev Memories Book, available from library
Limited copies for sale.
Contains the photos and stories of Pt Chevalier locals from the 1930s-50s. Available from the Point Chev Library, 3741322, or the Histry Group, above.
Motorway Changes
We all like getting around the city easily, but it does come at a cost and now the latest changes will affect some Point Chev residents. Project info from the NZTA is here
Clubs
The number of Clubs and societies etc is amazing so check them out and get off your chuff and join one - you won't regret it.
The bargains of Point Chevalier
- Eggs on Toast at Ro Caffe $6.00, the rest of the menu is great value too.
- A one hour Thai massage is only $50 from Therapeutic Thai Massage, 14 Dignan St, 849 2493
- Cheapest milk is from the Mobil station on Great North Rd.
- Dominoes - On Sundays, Hawaiian pizzas are $5.90 pick-up, and on Tuesdays large pizzas start at $5.90 pick-up.
- The RSA welcomes non-members - both food and booze is a bargain (eg Sunday Roast lunch for $10).
- A roast meal and two pints for under $20 on Fridays evenings at the Bowling Club.
The Sound of the Chev
Sola Rosa is the musical vehicle of Andrew Spraggon - the Point Chevalier-based artist describes his music as "a blend of soul, funk, reggae, hip-hip, roots and Latin" - and it's bloody good. Check out the Herald's 4 star review of the album, or just go and buy it!
The bands website is also well worth checking out - www.solarosa.com
Playgrounds
Again it's easy to forget how many there are - six in fact- find them at Coyle Park, Walker Park (big kids and small kids), Premier Ave reserve, Eric Armishaw Park, Moa Reserve
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Tides
To plan your swimming at the beach (or to impress your visitors most effectively), you can see the next few days time tides at MetService.
Or, if you are heading out on the water the best option is Swell Map which combines wind tides and swell (for Musick Point but close enough)
Point Chevalier Beach Water Quality testing
Yes you are allowed to take your portable barbecues to the beach (including charcoal), or use one of the four the Council provides (gas or electric and free) at Coyle Park, the Beach (Harbour View) Reserve, and Walker Park (between the two playgrounds on the Eastern side).
Real estate
Transition Towns
Transition Pt. Chev (TPC) is a group of local active citizens committed to sustainability and building community resilience in Pt. Chev. Public meetings held Old Homestead, corner of Alberta St and Pt Chevalier Rd at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. Visit www.transitiontowns.org.nz/pointchevalier for more info.
Business in Service of the Community (BISC)
BISC A community minded business group in Point Chevalier. To date they have lobbied successfully for better internet service and improvements to Countdown. They are currently addressingthe Council's proposal to build high density housing in the suburb. (Most people aren't even aware of this.) BISC.
Aerial Photos
Ross Brader recently had some aerial photos of Point taken which you can see on his blog
How can we make Point Chev Better?
We'd love to hear your ideas on how to make Point Chev better. This is more a wishlist than a call to arms but we'll see what happens - Please write your ideas here
Donate your unwanted stuff
There are three options for your clutter (remember if you haven't used it for a year, it's time to go!)
- Point Chevalier Community Centre - 18 Huia Rd, proceeds help with centre running costs
- The Old Homestead, 92 Point Chevalier Rd - proceeds help with centre running costs
- Mercy Hospice Shop, Point Chev Arcade - proceeds help run the Hospice in Ponsonby. More details here. They do not accept electrical goods, food items & large furniture.
Webcam
There is a sea webcam facing out to sea at the Raymond St reserve which you can see at the windsurf.co.nz website
A word of warning
Not all our retailers are as good as they could be - check out the very bottom of this page of Russell Browns' Hard News blog on buying some wine from the Pt Chev Liquor Centre.
Churches
There are a number of churches in the area catering for Catholics, Baptists, Presbyterians and Anglicans.
Auckland Council
There's so much going on at the Council that we've given it it's own page. We fall under the Western Bays Community Board, and liaison with this can be done directly or via the Point Chevalier Community Committee, which meets monthly (see the Calendar for details) and has minuted meetings. Check out all Auckland City services on our Council page, including:
- Free graffiti removal service
- Verge mowing timetable
- Nearest pool and recreation centres
- Beach water quality testing
- Recycling guides
The Council spends $580 MILLION of our money every year - make sure you get your money's worth
Dogs
Off leash exercise areas are Coyle Park, Eric Armshaw Park, Moa Reserve, and Meola Reef. For times and rules click here. Note all desposits must be picked up here as anywhere else.
Venues for Hire For details see ' Clubs & Societies' page Te Mahurehure MaraeBrand new with facilities for up to 300 people including a full kitchen - great for weddings and conferences www.temahurehure.marae.nz
Pt Chev Sailing Club
www.sailptchev.org.nz
Ambassador Bar
www.ambassadorbar.net
or call Peter 021 259 6992
Pt Chev Bowling ClubDignan Street Lions Club Hall Raymond Street Point Chev Community Centre Four meeting rooms available to community groups, social clubs, businesses, church groups, children’s birthday parties and others. One off, casual or regular bookings are available. Competitive rates. Rooms are suitable for groups of 10-35 people. Ring 846-1094. Photos of the rooms are available at www.ptchevcommunitycentre.org.nzRugby League Clubrooms Rates negotiable. Licensed Bar, Kitchen Available, outdoor area. Please ring Roy. Clubroom number is 09 846 4778. Point Chev Road
Church of the Ascension Hall
Dignan St
Ph Jocelyn 828 9189
Pasadena Intermediate Hall
Pasadena Ave
Air Scouts Hall Point Chevalier air scouts have a hall to hire. 93B Moa Rd. Excellent for childrens parties- indoor/outdoor activities. Excellent for group meetings and clubs. Fully fenced grounds, safe for all ages, kitchen and toilets $20 per hour or $60 per event. All details- phone Francis Morgan on 8462137/021662137 Email collegehilton@gmail.com |
