It’s March already! And lucky us, Easter is tacked on to the end of the month making our descent in to darkness when we wind the clocks back April 1st, a little more manageable.
There will be plenty of activity taking place in Devonport to herald the arrival of Autumn, and one weekend above all others is sure to be a major…
The Royal New Zealand Navy Open Day & Devonport Village Market Day: Saturday 24th March 10-4pm
On March 24th it’s the Royal New Zealand Navy Open Day and the Devonport Village Market Day. If you haven’t been to Devonport for some time, then this is definitely the weekend to pencil in, and extra parking will be made available on the Ngataringa Playing Fields, for those who don’t make the journey by bus or ferry.
The frigates will be open as well as the Navy Pool, there will be bridge simulators, interactive displays, water tours, music, food trucks and plenty more. Devonport village will be revving up for the occasion as the Business Association hosts a Village Market Day. Kids’ entertainers, music, engagement activities and community groups will all be involved.
Family Picnic on Windsor Reserve: Sunday 25th March 2-4pm
For those of you who may be a little crowd shy, the Devonport Peninsula Trust are hosting a chilled out family picnic with entertainment for the kids at Windsor Reserve the next day. You’ll be able to learn more about it in Community Co-ordinator Maria Teape’s column.
New: The Vic Road Kitchen Opens its Doors
We’re super excited to announce the opening of our latest restaurant offer - Vic Road Kitchen. Locals will have seen the owners slaving inside during the hottest months of the year fitting out their stunning dining and bar space. It is genuinely something quite special and the anticipation has been killing us. The team behind Vic Road Kitchen are local sister duo Harriet and Lucy Byrnes who have paired up with British Imports Ian Shields (Head Chef) and Craig Wright (Bar Manager) to bring something new and exciting to Devonport. Their intention is to use fresh, seasonal NZ produce in a Mediterranean style (both flavours and way of eating) and the menu will change daily to reflect their commitment to showcasing produce at its prime.
So book the babysitter, here are a few more reasons to explore Devonport this year.
