The Lions Roar

Our BBQ Trailer was at the Classic Car Show, the Kaukapkapa Christmas Market as well as our 2 day Book Fair. At the Kaipara College Prize Giving, we were proud to present our Lions ‘Speech Makers’ Cup and a cheque to Sabrina Evans. Well done to her. We presented West...

Helensville Library news

Launch into reading with Auckland Libraries’ FUN, FREE summer reading adventure! ‘Dare to Explore’ is back with a captivating ‘Dare to Unlock the Secret’ theme for summer 2015 – 16. Sign up and collect your activity booklet from your local library. Visit the library...

Budget Footnotes

I would like to talk this month about Foodbank. 1. Foodbank is now under the umbrella of the Budget Service. This was done at the suggestion of the Council in order for us to save money. 2. The foodbank is still used for an emergency, which means any person/s can...

I’m an utter peanut nutter

Once upon a time the word “nuts” was not part of my vocabulary, now most nights you’ll find Lefty and I with our hands in the nut bin (his left hand mostly). Yes, you read right, we have a bin of nuts! The trick is to stop at only a few each night, which is easier...

Art on Track Gallery

Summer season exhibitions at Art on Track Gallery at the Helensville Railway Station open with Wendy Fraser having her 4th exhibition of her amazing swamp kauri carvings. This is no mean feat, as Wendy has been out of commission with several injuries affecting her...

Jeff Thomson gives first Artist Talk in series

by Helen Martin In November, around 40 people took advantage of hearing an Artist Talk given by sculptor Jeff Thomson in his Awaroa Rd studio, the first in a series initiated by Helensville Art Centre and funded by Creative Communities. Surrounded by many of the...