What's on in Mangere Bridge
Archived 2005 listings
Event Listing by Month for 2005
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December
:: Christmas Season Services at St James
Church, Mangere Bridge:
Christmas Day, 25th December, Alleluia! Unto us a Son is Born.
Service at 9.00 am, Celebration service with Holy Communion
Christmas Eve, 24th December, Midnight Service;
Service commences at 11.30 pm, First Communion for Christmas at 12.00 am.
Sunday School finishes for the year, Sunday 18th December, 9.00 am in the St
James Church Hall
9 Lessons and Carols: Saturday evening 17th December at 7.00 pm
Traditional Nine Lessons and Carols at the church with the St James Singers.
:: Mega Pre-Xmas Garage Sale (Tibetan Buddhist Temple)
When: Saturday December 17th: 8 am – 6 pm
Why: Fundraiser for non-profit Buddhist Temple of Mangere
Where: 8 Favona Road
Details: Huge range of goods on sale: furniture, appliances, ornaments, clothing,
potential X-mas presents and a whole lot more!! Contact Mina Iyama,
021-1328 976, or Ted, 021-1621 445.
:: “Taste of Africa” Concert
(Epsom Girls Grammar School, Epsom)
What: A big concert with “Taste of Africa”: African music, dance,
cultural performance and fashion show
When: Saturday December 17th at 7.30 pm
Tickets: Booking essential. Ring (09)275-4683 (Patrick Bondo or email: africa_nz@hotmail.com.
Door sales from 6:00 pm. Children $10 (Under 5 free); Adults $20. The Taste of
Africa Choir is still welcoming donations of musical instruments.
:: Men’s breakfast (St James Hall, Church Rd)
What: Men’s topical issue discussions over breakfast, not too heavy,
not too light.
When: Saturday December 17th at 8 am, Cost $5 for the food
Topic: “What can this group of men do to help our community?”
Confirm attendance please to Kevin 820-0246, Les 636-7441 or Peter 634-0675
:: Carols in the Mangere Bridge Village
When: Friday 16th December at 7.30 p.m.
Details: This service will be hosted by the “Café Church” from
St James.
Bring a candle and a rug to sit on. Come and sing the old Christmas Carols and
enjoy a community time together.
Regular Café Church is held First and Third Friday evenings each month
at 7.30 p.m. This will be the last event for this year. Cafe Church will recommence
on the 20th January 2006.
:: Ambury Park Riding viewing of “Narnia” (fundraiser)
What: Fundraising evening at Botany Downs cinema.
When: Monday December 12th at 6.30 pm. Cost $25 includes drink, nibbles and
fun prizes. Movie at 7.30 pm
Movie: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”,
an adaptation of the classic book by CS Lewis. For tickets and details about
volunteering at Ambury Park Centre for Riding Therapy contact Joanna 634-0763.
Also see www.amburyparkcentre.org.nz
:: Mangere Bridge
Santa Parade
When: Thursday 8 December, starting 6.30 pm
Where: Central Mangere Bridge (parade), and Swanson Park (festivities after
parade)
Contact: Carol-Anne Armitage, Village Manager ph 636-7491. (please
do leave a message) email
. if you would like your organisation
or group to take part in this years parade. So, plan to pack a picnic tea,
or else buy something from one of the catering stalls, and throw a rug
or chairs
in the car and invite your friends and family along. If your club would
like to erect a tent to take enrolments for next year, or just to publicise
your
organization, please contact Carol-Anne.
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
What: Local school children will be singing Christmas Songs and Carols.
Where: Mangere Bridge Library
When: Tuesday December 6th at 10.45 am (Note different day and starting
time)
Details: All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Several of the local
schools will be coming to sing. This is the last Tea & Topics for 2005. If
anyone has ideas or suggestions for speakers, or topics they are interested
in, please talk to Ann at the library (ph 636-6797).
:: Onehunga Christmas Lights
(Jellicoe Park)
Where: Jellicoe Park, corner Grey and Quadrant St, Onehunga
When: Friday 2nd December 2005, 7 pm – 9 pm with "Switching on the
Lights" at 9 pm.
Details: Celebrate the 'switching on' of the Jellicoe Park Christmas tree with
carol singing, local performing groups and Santa Claus with our neighbours in
Onehunga.
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November
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere
Bridge Library)
When: Wednesday 30 November at 10.30 am:
MERISSA LAM will speak on AN INDIAN SUMMER @ REHOBATH ORPHANAGE. All welcome.
Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
:: St James Church Advent Sunday:
When: Sunday 27th November, at 9.00 a.m. Family Service,
Usual Sunday Service with celebrations for advent.
:: Onehunga Christmas
Fair Day
What: Street market fair with entertainment
Where: Onehunga Mall between Arthur St and Princess St
When: Saturday 26th November, 10 am – 2 pm
Details: www.onehunga.net.nz > Event Guide > Christmas Fair 2005.
:: Bowling Club Housie Night
Where: Bridge Park Bowling Club, 27A Taylor Rd
When: Saturday 26th November, 7 pm-10 pm
Details: Good prizes, light supper, bar open.
Contact Jessie Fitz (636 9651)
:: Advent Wreath Blessing Service
(St James Hall, Church Rd)
What: Joint service with the Catholic Parish of St Therese
When: Wednesday 23rd at 7pm at St James Anglican Church
Quoted info from Les Dixon (636-7441): “This is a beautiful service where
the churches, and people who have home advent wreaths, bring them along for blessing
before Advent Sunday. Some families really do some beautiful ones.
:: St James Players Theatre Restaurant
What: Theatre Restaurant, fancy dress theme "World Tours".
When: Saturday 26 November at 7:00 pm
Where: St James’ Hall, Church Rd, Mangere Bridge
Contact: Dianne (ph 634-2003); ticket numbers are limited.
Details: Tickets $25 pp include entertainment and 4-course meal. Prize will
be awarded during the evening for the best costume depicting a country or
its inhabitants.
:: Men’s breakfast (St
James Hall, Church Rd)
What: Men’s topical issues discussions over breakfast, not too heavy, not
too light.
When: Saturday 19th November at 8 am, Cost $5 for the food
Topic: ‘Accepting Who I am’; identity and role models.
Confirm attendance please to Kevin 820-0246, Les 636-7441 or Peter 634-0675
:: Harbour Crossing
Updates from Transit
What: Public Information Day by Transit New Zealand
When: Wednesday 16th November, 3.30 pm- 6.30 pm
Where: Mangere Bridge Primary School (auditorium)
Details: One of 2 meetings (other one 15th Nov same time Onehunga Community Centre)
for the public to find out more about the upgrade of State Highway 20 as part
of the Manukau Harbour Crossing project. Transit representatives and members
of the project team will be available to answer your questions.
Contacts for more info: Tim Conder, Transit New Zealand (09-368 2000) or Karyn
Sinclair, Opus International (09-355 9500).
What: Makaurau Marae Gala Day
When: Saturday 12th November, 9am-3pm
Where: Makaurau Marae, Ruaiti Rd, Ihumatao (off Oruarangi Rd, off Ascot Rd, Mangere)
Contact: Qiane Corfield (027-427-3166)
A fundraising gala to raise money for a new dining room for this non-profit Mana Whenua Marae. There will be lots of things to do for the whole family with stalls, art, craft, hangi, food, games and all-day entertainment.
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October
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
Wednesday 19 October at 10.30am: Tom Moore will speak on copper art. All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
:: Ambury Farm Day
What: pony and tractor rides, dog team display, wood chopping, sheep shearing, cow milking, face painting, jazz band, ethnic dancing and lots more.
When: 10am-4pm, 16 October.
Where: Ambury Farm, Ambury Rd, Mangere Bridge (follow the signs)
If you are interested in volunteering on the day please call them at the park on 636-6118. Watch this space for more information.
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September
:: Bridge Park Tennis Opening Day, 2pm Sunday 18 September.
The new season will officially start, and application for membership for the new season can be made on the day. There will be social playing, and members will be able to find out the structure that will be set out for the season, like evening play and weekend events.
:: Bridge Men September Breakfast
If you haven't been to one of these breakfasts why not check it out?
Next Meeting: Saturday 17 September, Mangere Bridge. Cost $5.
Topic : Political Correctness
NOTE: Due to the election, St James Hall is not available. Please call the organisers to confirm and for further details: Kevin 820-0246, Les 636-7441 or Peter 634-0675
:: Celebration of Spring Storytime (Mangere Bridge Library)
At 10:00 am Saturday 17 September library staff will be reading stories, singing some songs
and having great fun.
:: Ambury Farm Day Reminiscing
What: Invitation to our older long-time residents of the Bridge to come along to the farm and share your stories, early memories you may have of the farm
When and where: 2pm on Sunday 11 September; Education barn.
Please bring a plate, tea and coffee supplied. RSVP to Janine on 636-6118.
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
CANCELLED! Wednesday 4 September at 10.30am: Trevor Crallan (community constable) will speak on community safety. All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797. CANCELLED!
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August
:: Seminar on Family and Inheritance Trusts
Wednesday 31 August: 7-8pm. St James Church Hall, 29 Church Street, Mangere Bridge. Seminar is free but bookings are essential for catering - please call Money Managers on 262-2477.
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
Wednesday 24 August at 10.30am. Bill Cross with Derek & Buzz will speak about Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
:: Mangere Bridge Tennis Club: AGM
Sunday 21 August at 2pm. For more information, please contact Paul Garnham (636-3966) or Marie Gerard (634-3310).
:: Bridge Men August Breakfast
If you haven't been to one of these breakfasts why not check it out?
Next Meeting: Saturday 20 August, 8am at St James Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge.
Topic : Sexuality - the differences make ALL the difference!
Cost $5. For details: call Kevin 820-0246, Les 636-7441 or Peter 634-0675
:: Manukau secondary schools' performing arts contest
What: Heats of Manukau Secondary Schools' Performing Arts Awards
Where: Otara Music Arts Centre
Date: Friday 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2005: 10am - 2pm (heats); Friday 1 September 5pm - 9pm Genesis Theatre, TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre (final). [More]
:: Say it with Music
Songs and music of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George Gershwin. Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August, at 7.45pm, St James′ Church Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge [More]
:: Mangere Citizens Advice Bureau AGM
At the Polynesian Centre, Bader Drive, Tuesday 16 August at 10.00am. Please confirm attendance by phone (275-6885; weekdays 9am-4pm).
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July
:: Mangere Pony Club Chevalier Winter Dressage Series (12 July 2005)
Sunday 31 July from 8.30am, and the final event on Sunday 28 August from 8.30am. [More]
:: Bridge Men July Breakfast
If you haven't been to one of these breakfasts why not check it out? Meet some other guys, have a bit of fun, it is mostly lighthearted.
Next Meeting: Saturday 16 July, 8am at St James Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge. [More]
:: Extreme outdoor adventures for teens looking for holiday fun
Manukau City Council′s ‘Manukau On The Move’ team have organised another fun packed school holiday break for teens, with plenty of outdoor action laced with thrills and spills, from Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July. [More]
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June
:: Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
There will be no Tea & topics in July as library staff are getting into swing with the new computer programmes for all library use.
Purple pyjama story time - Thursday 30 June 6.30pm [More].
The Odyssey (for ages 13 to 17 years) - It's simple. Reading books leads to winning prizes [More].
:: Sunday is Open House Day in Manukau
Starting this month, Manukau (and other cities) will open the doors of significant buildings and sites to the public. This look behind the scenes takes place this Sunday, 19 June at te tuhi - the mark, Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant, Streetsmart recycling plant and the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple. [More]
Bridge Men June Breakfast
Saturday 18 June, 8am-9.30am at St James Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge. Theme: “Roles: Is there something we really should be doing?”. Click [here] for more information.
Low impact exercise
Low impact exercise classes are held at the Manukau Yacht Club, Kiwi Esplanade, every Wednesday evening at 6.30pm. For more information, contact Kaye on 636-6993.
Yoga and Movement classes
Monday 9.30-11am: Senior Citizens Hall, Bridge Court; Tuesday 10-11.30am: Onehunga Community Parish, Grey Street; Wednesday 6.30-8pm: Mangere Mountain Education Centre. Click [here] more details, or contact Ruth on 256-0305.
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May
Creating Effective Relationships Workshop
This workshop will be held at the Onehunga Community Centre on Saturday 21 May, and on three subsequent Tuesday evenings, starting 24 May. More information can be found [here]. For further details, contact Jane on 021 0346202; or by [].
Bridge Men May Breakfast
Saturday 21 May, 8am-9.30am at St James Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge. Theme: “Men and Lostness - Where have we lost the plot?”. Click [here] for more information.
Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
Wednesday 11 May: 10.30am. Ruth Stanley will be speaking about Yoga. What is it, and how can it help me?
Come and find out
All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
Mangere Bridge Library Tusitara Club
As part of the NZ Post Children and Young Adults Book Awards the Mangere Bridge Library will be holding two Tusitara Club events with a beach theme:
6 May - 3.30-4.30pm: for 5-8 year olds;
13 May - 3.30-4.30pm: for 9-12 year olds.
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April
ANZAC Day Commemoration in Mangere Bridge
The Mangere Bridge Anzac Day commemorations on 25 April will begin with a service at St James Church, Church Road, at 9.00 am and conclude at the War Memorial Hall in Domain Road at approx 10:30.am. [More...].
Alternative Health Seminar
Mangere Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting an "Alternative Health Seminar" on Friday 29 April at St Mary's Church on Cape Road, Mangere. Specialists, demonstrations, information and refreshments will be available. Admission is free. For further information please contact Mangere Citizens Advice Bureau on 275-6885, during business hours.
Bridge Men April Breakfast
Their next meeting will be a breakfast ($5) on Saturday 16 April, 8am. Open to men 1and young men from about age 12 up [More...].
Ambury Farm Park clean-up day
9 April is the date for the yearly Ambury Farm Park Cleanup! Ambury Park staff need a hand and are inviting everyone to come along and help clean up the foreshore and park boundary areas. There will be a sausage sizzle, cold drink, and an easter egg hunt for the children. Rubber gloves and rubbish bags provided. [More...].
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March
Farewell for Doris and Sherman Lowe (Hammer Hardware)
Doris and Sherman have sold Hammer Hardware and are ready to enjoy their well earned retirement. Their enormous contribution to Mangere Bridge will be acknowledged at an informal function on 30 March at St James Hall, Church Road, between 5:30 and 7pm. Admission by ticket only, available from 15 March at Harcourts Ltd and Mangere Floral Studio, Coronation Road.
Manukau Easter Festival 2005
Mangere Bridge will be hosting the first ever Manukau Easter festival, from Friday 25 until Monday 28 March 2005. [More...].
St James Church Lent and Easter events
Study evenings: 2, 9, and 16 March, 7.30pm at the Church. Maundy Thursday foot washing service: 24 March at 7.30pm; a ‘Good Friday’ Service: 25 March at 9am; ‘Easter Eve’ Service: 26 March at 11.30pm; ‘Easter Day’ Service: 27 March at 9.00am. [More...].
Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
23 March: 10.30am. Helen " Angel, Citizens Advice Bureau, will speak about Consumer " Citizens Rights.
All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
Bridge Men March Breakfast
Their next meeting will be a breakfast ($5) on Saturday 19 March, 8am. It's hard to beat the good ol’ bacon and eggs on a Saturday morning [More...].
Bridge Park Tennis Club open for business again!
Bridge Park Tennis Club invites anyone to brush off their old racquets and come down to the club for a hit on the new courts on 20 March, commencing at 1pm with a casual but official opening of the club [More...].
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February
Gospel Meetings
One hour Gospel meetings are being held on Sundays at 7pm and Thursdays at 7.30pm in the Mangere Memorial Hall, Domain Road, Mangere Bridge. All welcome. Organisers: A. Duffy, R. LePage and D. Watchorn.
Bridge Men
Bridge Men are holding their next meeting, on Friday 18 February at 6:30pm, at [St James Hall]. Fish " Chips night $3 per man. Event name: "What men REALLY want". For further details, contact Peter (ph 634-0675) or Les (ph 636-7441).
Junior sailing lessons, MYMBC
On Sunday 13 February, the Manukau Yacht & Motor Boat Club continues its junior coaching programme. Anyone interested in coaching and sailing lessons for juniors is welcome to come along and find out what it is all about. Enquiries about future coaching and sailing lessons welcome.
Onehunga Mangere Soccer club enrollments
Onehunga Mangere United Association Football Club will be enrolling juniors at the Mangere Mountain Clubrooms on the following days:
Sunday 13 and 20 February: 10.00am - 12.00; Monday 14 and Thursday 17 February: 5.30 - 7.30pm. Fees must be paid at time of registration:6th to 9th Grade $30; 10th to 17th Grade $50. For further information, please ring Barbara (ph 636-8626).
St James Church Lent and Easter events
Ash Wednesday Service: 9 February at 7.30pm. Lenten Study on Mel Gibson's ‘Passion of The Christ’ Sunday 13 February; Wednesday 16 February at 7.00pm. Study evening: 23 February at 7.30pm at the Church. [More...].
Hartley16 trailer sailer championships
The Hartley16 Nationals and the Auckland Hartley Owners Association Champs will be hosted by the Manukau Yacht & Motor Boat Club, from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 February 2005. [More...]
Tea and Topics (Mangere Bridge Library)
16 February (Note: Wednesday): 10.30am. Grace Hall (Arachnologist, Landcare). Come and find out about your common household
friends. What are they? Spiders in all shapes and sizes.
All welcome. Tea and coffee afterwards. Phone 636-6797.
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January 2005
Auckland Anniversary Regatta
The NZ Herald Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will be held on 31 January on both Manukau and Waitemata Harbours. [More...]
Sing-a-long Storytime
Mangere Bridge Library will be taking a short break over the Christmas holidays and start the first Storytime in the New Year on 14 January.
Alphabetical listing of ongoing events
| Bridge Art Group (Memorial Hall) | Thursday: 9am-12noon |
| Brownies2 | Thursday: 6-7.30pm |
| CMA Day Care (Methodist Church Hall) | Monday: 9.30am-12.30pm |
| Cubs1 | Tuesday 6.30-8pm |
| Girl Guides2 | Monday: 6-8pm |
| Keas1 | Monday: 6-7pm |
| Library Sing-along Story Time | Friday: 10.30am (excl holidays) |
| Line Dancing Senior Citizens | Tuesday |
| Mangere Bridge Playcentre | Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.15am-12.15pm |
| Mangere Bridge Plunket Indoor Bowls (Memorial Hall) | Wednesday: 7:30pm |
| Mangere Bridge Residents and Ratepayers (St James Church Hall) | 3rd Wednesday of month: 7.30pm |
| Mangere Bridge Walking Group | Tuesday, Thursday: 9am; Cnr Coronation Rd/Kiwi Esplanade |
| Mangere Citizens Advice Bureau Clinics | Wednesdays, 4-8pm (by appointment) |
| Mangere Country Women's Institute (St James Church Hall) | 2nd Monday of month, 11am onwards |
| Mangere Historical Society | 3rd Tuesday of month, 1:30pm onwards |
| Mangere Mountain Education Centre | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-3pm |
| Pippins | Thursday: 4-5pm |
| Plunket Car Seat Rental | Monday, Thursday: 12.45-2.45pm |
| Plunket Nurse | Ring 636-8295 to make an appointment |
| Plunket Playgroup | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9-11.30am |
| Plunket Toy Library | Monday: 11.30am-12.15pm |
| Scouts1 | Tuesday 6.30-8pm |
| St John Youth Division | Monday 6:30pm |
| Tibetan Buddhist Class | Wednesday: 7.30pm |
| Walking | 2nd Sunday of month |
The Motu Moana Scout Campsite
90 Connaught Street, Blockhouse Bay, West Auckland
Ph: 827-5519; fax 827-9180; [].
Hours: 9 - 4.30pm weekdays, 9.30 - 2.30pm Sat.
2For contact details about Guides and Brownies, click [here]
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