Devonport/Belmont Summer Fun Preschool Play mornings are running again after the Christmas break, and continue until the end of March. Play sessions are every Tuesday at Windsor Reserve, Devonport (now back in the main part of Windsor Reserve) and Thursdays at Bayswater Park – weather depending. Both sessions run from 9:30am to 11am and are a great way to get out and about with little ones, have fun and make new friends. Follow our Facebook page to keep up to date with our events.

Starting on Tuesday 18th February is our Kids Athletics Series, held at Vauxhall Sports Reserve a.k.a. the North Shore Rugby Club grounds. Kids Athletics is a six week programme, running on consecutive Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, until 24th March. Primary school aged kids can have a go at a variety of athletics activities in a non-competitive environment. Free registration takes place each session. Visit our website for more information: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz

The first of our quarterly community network meetings for the year takes place on Thursday 13th February at Devonport Yacht Club.  The meetings are held to promote networking amongst residents and community groups, with guest speakers joining us to talk about topical happenings. This month meet the new Devonport Business Improvement District Manager, Shaulyn van Baaren, and hear about upcoming projects in the community. Meetings commence at 10am with morning tea and informal networking then guest speakers start from approximately 10:20am.

Devonport Folk Music Club hosts its annual outdoor music concert, Folk in the Park, on Sunday 16th February. Bring your picnic gear and join us at the band rotunda, Windsor Reserve, 1pm-4pm for an afternoon of great folk music from around the world!

On Sundays throughout February, families can take part in a variety of sporting codes at North Shore Rugby Club grounds. Local Devonport business SoulSprite has teamed up with the Auckland Council Out & About team to bring you this series of activities. Each session runs from 2pm-5pm with Touch Rugby on 2nd February, T-ball on 9th February, Volleyball on 16th February and soccer on 23rd February.

For more community news about what’s happening in Devonport each month, sign up to our monthly community e-newsletter at www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz.

Ka kite anō au i a koutou,

Maria