What happened in DECEMBER 2004
From 1 December
Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition - Urban Care, sponsored by The Tribune with seeds sponsored by Fruit Fed, is pleased to announce this opportunity to grow an Atlantic Giant seed over 3 to 4 months. See if you can produce a giant or even beat the record of 460 kilograms. Seeds and instructions available from the Tribune, c/- the Evening Standard on Church Street, Palmerston North or contact Ann Heaphy 357 9018. No room for a pumpkin? Try growing a giant sunflower. See Group Projects, Competitions.
Thursday 2 December
A Community Seminar: "Active City" facilitated by Rodney Tolley, a foremost international transport and urban design analyst. The seminar will cover: “The issues” and “The solutions” Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm at Te Manawa, 396 Main Street, Palmerston North. Please RSVP to Marnie Reinfelds – Health Promotion Advisor, Phone: 06 350 9110 or Email: marnie.reinfelds@midcentral.co.nz
Friday 3 December
"First Friday" Bike Ride to promote cycle awareness. Meet at 5pm by the Clocktower in the Square for a 20 minute cruise through the town centre of Palmerston North.
Saturday 4 December
Manawatu Botanical Society trip - River Rovers A delightful day trip going behind Utiku and Makino Scenic Reserve. Leaving the PNCC carpark on Church Street at 9am. Carpooling available - bring lunch. For more information contact Peter van Essen 356 9099.
Tuesday 7 December
Community Connections "From listening comes wisdom" The Palmerston North City Council are holding an informal community forum as an opportunity for people to contribute their thoughts and views on the City's future. A chance to meet Councillors, let them know your support for our local environmental efforts and ask questions. Held 4.30 to 7pm on Ground Floor of the Convention Centre. RSVP by 1 December to 356 8199.
Tuesday 14 December
Forest and Bird monthly meeting. Albatrosses and The Falklands - talk by Brent Stephenson (Massey University/OSNZ) who is recognised as one of New Zealand's top bird photographers. Non-members welcome. Held at Te Manawa (Science Centre) at 7.30pm. Gold coin entry. Contact Donald Kerr for more information, phone 952 7000.
The Tsunami of December 2004 - ENM wishes to commemorate and acknowledge the terrible loss of life and damage to those places devastated by the Tsunami post-major earthquake. A social and environmental catastrophe that will be remembered sadly.
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