The Wave Issue 79

the WAVE Issue 79, October 2017 published by New Brighton Project Inc. Greetings New Brighton October is all set to be another event-filled Spring month. We are all really excited about the transitional river trail, Te Awa Ōtākaro, which is currently under construction as part of stop bank upgrade works by Geotech Ltd. The trail represents a significant first step in the regeneration of the east and is scheduled for completion next year. To celebrate its partial completion and as part of the Breeze Walking Festival and Biketober, a special community event will be held at Kerrs Reach on Sunday 15 October. Meet in the Middle (see page 3) will have a range of stalls and food vendors and has New Zealand artists Adam McGrath and Hollie Smith performing on stage. Join the walk from New Brighton or meet up there! Te Awa Ōtākaro is sponsored by CCC, MSD and City Care and has been initiated by the Avon Ōtākaro Network in collaboration with Regenerate Christchurch. Other dates of interest for your calendar that are coming up soon include the annual New Brighton Museum Garage Sale (page 16), a Blues Ukulele Workshop and Concert (page 18) a public forum on Pathways to Swimmable Rivers (page 7) and next month, the always awesome Rockabilly Show and Shine (page 25) which is followed by the Rockabilly Hop (page 4) in the evening. Let’s hope that we have some fantastic weather over the next few weeks to get out into the environment and enjoy some quality eastside community events. All the best, Sarah What’s Inside? 2— Support Local Business 5— Historical Happenings 6— Library Activities 8— Brighton Gallery 9— Under 5’s 10— Community Food 11— Activities & Events 20— Clubs & Groups Pick up your copy from NB Library, various outlets or the NBP office, or read online at www.joomag.com Deadline for submissions is the 28th of each month Phone: 388 9920 Cell: 0275174250 Email: [email protected] News: [email protected] Market: [email protected]