Grahamstown Gazette
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Grahamstown Gazette
Grahamstown Gazette Community Newsletter brought to you by Lotus Realm & the People of Grahamstown, Thames. ISSUE: The Fifth CONTACT: [email protected] To Submit Articles/ Enquiries/ Advertising NOVEMBER 2014 “STEAMPUNK’D” FOREVER FREE “What the Dickens is STEAMPUNK?!” THAMES ARTS FESTIVAL EVENTS 15-16 Nov Maskmaking Workshop with Victoria Cullen $45 email [email protected] th 19-20 Nov 6-9pm FREE Harcourts Accessory Making Workshop with Allister Whyte: only $15 for materials Contact Mem Bourke [email protected] 21 Nov-7 Dec: Exposition of Art sculpture & curiosities and invited speakers at Thames School of Mines. Contact Deb MacDonald Brown [email protected] 21-22 Nov: Creative Communities Body Painting & Adornment with Emma Edworthy $45 Contact Mem Bourke [email protected] nd Steampunk originally referred to a subgenre of sci-fi/ fantasy writing in the 1980’s which used works of HG Wells, Jules Verne, Edgar Rice Burroughs as inspiration for creating works of retro-futurism, in other words reimagining the shape of our present and future is alternate technologies had been used eg, Steampower or Tesla’s alternate power systems. The most common settings for these are an alternate Victorian or Edwardian England, or a ‘Weird West’ version of the American frontier of the same era. Steampunk has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, with regular conventions held and even Steampunk amusement parks on France and Holland. Affictionados enjoy cosplay (dressing to character and enacting scenarios), costuming , inventions, weaponry and gadgets made with a retro aesthetic are taken quite seriously. Look up Steampunk on the internet and you will find a huge range of art, sculpture, music, books, performance art, costume ideas.. In New Zealand Aethercon is the main covention held in Auckland and Oamaru, which is currently main Steampunk capital in NZ. The Steampunk HQ is a fantastic interactive museum, a tribute to the D.I.Y. nature of Steampunk. “…and Why Do We Need To Know?” Because The Thames Arts Festival’s theme this year is Steampunk and if you want to enjoy the events planned you may want to ‘Get Your Steam On’. Better Start NOW… Sat 22 Nov: FREE STREET PARTY Steampunk Circus, Freak Show & Carnival Theme Mary St. near Memorial Hall also prizegiving for Steampunk Challenge local engineers designing permanent art piece for Thames. 22-23 Nov: 1-4pm FREE Making Polystyrene Props Workshop with Allister Whyte sponsored by and held at Seagull centre th 27 Nov Steampunk Jewellery Auction 7pm @ GBD 700 Pollen St, Thames Sat 29th Nov: WEARABLE ARTS at Memorial Hall Fri 5th Dec: 12pm Judging of the Seagull Centre Sculpure Competition & Show th Sat 6 Dec Bella St Pumphouse STEAMPUNK BALL 8pm-12.00 $45 Supper provided & cash bar.Band ,DJ, Tickets from Seagull Centre, Burke St 621 Pollen St, Thames PH 07 868 6178 www.kmg.co.nz Grahamstown Gazette “Grahamstown fuelled by great Coffee, Conversations and D.I.Y. Creativity,” MUSO PROFILE : Jamie McCaskill The next SEWING BEE @ THE GBD Call to Local Performing Artists! Coming back home to Thames has been an eye opener in terms of where the arts are at and especially how they are received. No doubt there is a huge amount of talented people here but I feel there are two challenges that we artists face in terms of development and sustainment. Firstly, what is there to help artists develop and stay here in Thames? Secondly: The perception of the audience and what they believe is good for Thames. Expression is one way forward. We need to encourage people to write and perform their music or their own stories and start challenging peoples perceptions about what Thames (people in Thames) have to offer. Creating a buzz and displaying confidence in what we have right here. We’re often too blinded by amateur theatre and cover bands in this town. And fooled by believing if a band or theatre show comes from out of town they are better than the talent here, but also if they do come to Thames, they can’t be that good. As Performing Artists we need to challenge our audiences and give them something different. And if audiences just got behind expression instead of sniggering at it, this community could explode in terms of the arts. Thames people block Thames expression. No-one else. Not Aucklanders, not Australians, not the government. Thames as a whole. If you’re riding on the status quo train it’s gonna be a long uneventful trip. Stand up for your art and do it better than you think you can! Everyone will benefit. -- Jamie McCaskill is an award winning playwright musician and Actor based in Thames. is on Saturday the 15th November. Come one, come all. Bring your bits and bobs plus your ideas. Perfect timing to create something to wear to the Steampunk Ball at the Bella Street Pumphouse to be held on Sat th 6 Dec. A HUGE thank you to all the people who came to the last "Sewing Beeat the GBD" in September.To the ladies who lugged along their sewing machines and overlockers, those who came to hand sew and cut out, those who donated materials and buttons etc-thank you, thank you, thank you! Those who came just for a wine and a bite to eat, thank you for your encouragement. We have an amazing selection of aprons, hats, skirts, shirts and vest's, all ready for next years Heritage Festival and to be used on any other occasion that suits. .- Regards Toni NEW SCHEME TO SAVE THE KOPU BRIDGE A group of local horses have come up with a workable scheme to save the old Kopu bridge. A spokeshorse for the group, GG Graham of Grahamstown, said they wanted to see the $47M new Kopu bridge sold off and the money used to repair the old bridge. Graham said the new bridge was the work of Satan and should be avoided at all costs. He predicted an influx of gold plated BMWs this summer, adding "it will be the end of the Coromandel way of life as we know it" Two horses living in a field opposite the Kopu Station Hotel have already moved out claiming the concrete motorway style bridge gave off a bad vibe and had cast a blight on the whole area. "We want our lovely old wooden bridge back" said one horse while another said the quaint old swing bridge was a much nicer way to cross the river. Clip-clopping across the bridge on a sunny day and stopping in the passing bays to chat to friends was seen as an important part of the Coromandel lifestyle by horses, "if we wanted to be run down by maniac drivers or choked by car fumes we'd move to Auckland". Graham added that he was very suspicious of claims that the old bridge was unsafe and needed a lot of money spent on it. He said he had contacted bridge builders from many different countries and no one had ever heard of a bridge that had large trucks going over it quite safely one minute and then only a nano-second later was in such a state of disrepair that it was deemed unsafe to even look at it in case it fell down. He said more likely than not it was just another case of philistines trying to steal our heritage using scare tactics and neither him nor any other of the horses would be fooled. To prove a point Graham leapt over the barrier and galloped up and down the bridge several times while neighing loudly - "rock solid". Grahamstown Gazette Lotus Realm Emporium & Music Shop “world-famous in Grahamstown!” We practice ethical trading and are deeply embedded in the culture and activity of our local Community. Set up as part of the charitable Sudarshanaloka Trust, to support the fundraising efforts of our beloved Sudarshanaloka Retreat Centre Lotus Realm embodies the belief that socially aware and responsible business contributes to the growth of strong communities. To us this means practising generosity and ethics on a foundation of lovingkindness. Lotus Realm started out as a fundraising Market barrow called the ‘Green Goblin’ at Thames Sat. markets over 17 years ago, and has become the dynamic Retail and Wholesale presence in Grahamstown that it is today. Come in and experience the unique and eclectic mix of items from NZ and around the world including India, Bali, Australia and Nepal. Our Shop Team is just as interesting – a multi-talented crew including musicians, artists and volunteers. We welcome new volunteers who want to participate in our growing community of friends. some members of our shop and wholesale team “the most enjoyable & “every town should have a “I like to give my stuff to friendly Music Shop ever!” Lotus Realm in it” people who help others” (from a family of seven) (from an overseas traveller ) (from a community-minded local) We encourage people to come in and try out the instruments, even jam with the staff! We specialize in ukulele, world percussion and acoustic instruments, both new & preloved Our Emporium is stocked with a range of ethically sourced giftware, clothing, jewellery, and a cornucopia of interesting items. We are part of a Registered Charitable trust, and accept donations of your quality pre-loved goods! We can also sell on-behalf • • • • • We Buy, Sell and Trade Repairs and Advice Tuition Layby Available Trade-In or Trade-Up If you can’t see it, please ask! • • • • • • Books on Buddhism, Self development, mindfulness Wide range of incense, soaps, candles Our Bestselling Blankets and textiles Cards and Guides Stained-glass style decals Buddhist art and sculptures • • • • • • • Local collection & delivery by arrangement Furniture Household goods (not old electrical though) Musical instruments Jewellery Collectables, models, toys Books Grahamstown Gazette MAKE YOUR OWN HOROSCOPE DIRECTIONS: Circle ONE choice in each column You will see win seek find lose meet discover your higher purpose lost sock career one true love underpants happy place boss today, but your obsession pride shyness flatulence desire phobias drooling may not allow the situation moment relationship problem opportunity communication condition to resolve flourish pass eventuate continue fizzle out materialize Try to be honest with remember work with believe in hold on to focus on recreate your pets friends self laundry lunch gardening dreams VICTORIAN AMUSEMENTS Q: 'Say boy what is the quickest way to the railway-station?' A: 'Run.' Q: What kind of sense does a girl require in a disagreeable suitor? A: Absence. A dentist at work at his vocation always looks down in the mouth. Embassy Cinemas Thames Date Night Thurs $25 incl meal at GBD Group Bookings available Venue Hire Kids Party Packages available 3 Cinemas, Full programme TED Talks monthly, and special events 708 Pollen St, Grahamstown 07 868 6602 Visit us on Facebook www.cinemathames.co.nz Q: Doesn't it make you dizzy to waltz? A: Yes but one must get used to it you know. It's the way of the whirled. Q: When does a ship tell a falsehood. A: When she lies at the wharf. If you pine to be introduced to a rich timberman's daughter see that you look spruce. Q: What would contain all the snuff in the world? A: No one nose. Grahamstown Gazette Grahamstown Gazette PALMERS CONFECTIONERY PALMERS SWEET SHOP 750 Pollen St, Grahamstown is returning to its Origins! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Wool Shop at 724 Pollen St, Grahamstown Celebrating 3 years in Grahamstown! Come in for knitting supplies ,accessories, see our Birthday Specials! TUESDAYS: 1-3pm Knittaknatta WEDNESDAYS: 1-3pm Crochetchatta THURSDAYS: 10-12am Tech Support A shop stocking Traditional Confectionary is being created in the heart of Grahamstown. The and help with Knitting problems CLOSED SUN/ MON 027 222 0700 proprietors are making the most of the building’s history to enhance the appeal of the old fashioned sweet shop, even dressing in Victorian style! This will be a popular addition to the attractions of the area. And not only in the school holidays. You will need to be a little patient though as all good things take time, as they are importing special treats from the UK as well as NZ icecream, fudge & even candyfloss… Take a trip into the world of wool ! We will help you be GLORIOUS! FEELING WONKY?! Meet the therapists: left to right: Kate, Heather, Lynette and Katrina “Hi, I'm Heather - I do electrolysis which is a method of permanent removal of unwanted hair. I am available for appointments on Wednesdays.” Call for a consultation without obligation 8673398 “Hi, I'm Katrina - Glory's full time NZCM massage therapist. The massage services I offer are sports, relaxation, therapeutic, pregnancy and deep tissue.” Call 0272740433 for an appointment . “Hi, I'm Lynette I'm a beauty therapist and together with Kate (and Holly who was absent for photo) we provide the beauty services at glory. Whether you need a brow shape or a full pamper package we will make you feel relaxed and amazing! For professional beauty therapy in a relaxing environment.” call us on 8690670 or call in at 663 Pollen St - we would love to see you! Wass Chiropractic Clinic has the latest digital technology to locate the REAL source of your pain! Once Dr Peter Wass has located the problem, he can use his 27 years of Chiropractic expertise to correct it. 701 Pollen St, Thames 07 868 6665 [email protected] Grahamstown Gazette CLASSIFIED ADS $5.00 per 2cm [email protected] 2ND HAND FOR SALE INSTRUMENTS THAMES GREEN DOLLAR EXCHANGE has a public - MUSIC SH OP @ Lotus Realm ARIA Active Bass $290 FENDER Rumble Bass Amp $290 TO CA Kaman Elite CO NGAS with Gibraltar Stands & Bags $975 CROW N BONGOS & Stand $350 Market every month: UPCOMING: SAT 8th NOV & SAT 13th DEC Great opportunities to get Xmas presents with many bargains, morning tea and an auction, Everyone Welcome! TUITION @Music Shop GUITAR: All styles, Great Rates! Steve Terry ENQUIRE @ Lotus Realm also Ukulele & Drum Tutors available. 07 868 5341 LOTUS REALM check out our NEW stock, we have had a Makeover, come and enjoy browsing for your gifts, clothes, books, furnishings, Steampunk Jewellery and much more… ORGANIC SHOP NEW COYO Coconut Dairyfree Yoghurt, 4 Flavours. Stockists of Little Bird Products. Fresh Organic, fruit, veg, beef, chicken. Breadman Breads, butter, Nice Blocks ,seaweed and more… BIN INN 707 Pollen St 07 867 9191 For all your Baking and Brewing Needs. From Pet food, to cleaning products. Gluten Free? We have what you need! HONDA CIVIC Car for sale, White hatch 2001, $6000 Call 0220110997 868 9070 FOR RENT/ LEASE Commercial lease Great space at 701a Pollen St, friendly quiet neighbours. Enquiries to Ralph Donkin. WANTED TO RENT 2BRM House with Fenced yard in Thames Central. Reliable hardworking tenant seeking new home. 07 868 9398 THAMES HERITAGE FESTIVAL 14th -21st March 2015 A celebration of our rich past. The festival has become an annual highlight in Thames and involves many groups and talented individuals JOBS OFFERED For more information or if you would like to get involved email Margaret at [email protected] or Visit our website www.thamesheritage.co.nz Pete’s Collectables PERSONALS Crown Lynn Store 756 Pollen St “I was born for loving you Open Fri 12.30-4..30 baby, you were born for Sat 8.30-1pm loving me” K. for vintage books, toys, comics, china, ceramics, retro toys, souvenirs & unique collection of NZ Crown Lynn pottery “Shout, shout, let it all out, these are the things I can do without!” T.F.F. Grahamstown Gazette GRAHAM’S COLLECTABLES: WANTED TO BUY LISTINGS GUM SHIPS IN BOTTLES VINTAGE COSTUME KAURI all sizes considered and types CHAINSAWS STIHL STAMP COLLECTIONS, NZ Coins & Banknotes or HUSKY. RECORD COLLECTIONS, RECORDS LPs, 45s, LPs & 45S, Rock & Pop from players, stereo gear, amps the 1960’s Onwards turntables etc. , OLD WRISTWATCHES & Pocket Watches, Clocks, Scientific instruments OLD CHINA – GRAHAM’S COLLECTABLES English & NZ China, Crown Lynn, German VINTAGE GAMING Equipment & Games, Sega, Nintendo, Atari Matchbox, Fun Ho, Simon Game, Wind Ups & Battery RETRO PICTURES Mannequins PIE WARMER, EQUIPMENT CATERING RADIOGRAMS, RECORD PLAYERS, REEL TO REELS, VINTAGE EQUIPMENT POWER TOOLS Makita, quality – Hitachi, Other Brands GOLD Broken or Unwanted Jewellery, Scrap Gold and ITEMS Animals People 734 Pollen St ANTIQUES CURIOS 021 258 8473 WANTED TO BUY WHITES Artworks, Collectables, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, 1950’s, 60’s & 70s OLD NZ PAINTINGS CUTE WEE CARAVAN MUSIC MEMORABILIA Signed Album Covers, Merchandise, Tour Posters ANYTHING OLD AVIATION Outlandish, Paintings Pictures of NZ Towns and SONY DIGITAL8, Scenery Hi8, Super8, Videocameras, KENWOOD CHEF Camcorders, Other Brands Mixer FORMS , FIGURINES Iconic Pictures from the FOR CASH NOW 1960’s especially JH Lynch MAORI CARVINGS , FURNITURE – Folk Art, New Zealand Oak Teak, Mahogany, Kauri, Rimu Items TOBACCO TINS , BOOKS – Safari, NZ Advertising Signs History, Maori Wars, Military SCULPTURES DRESS Furniture, Rugs, Paintings, Lamps Home Decor Medals, Helmets, Bayonets, swords – Robts, Accessories RETRO MILITARY ITEMS VINTAGE TOYS Jewellery, Bizarre, or Interesting TAXIDERMY ITEMS – Stuffed Animals, Mounted Heads, Birds, Animal rugs Grahamstown Gazette For 22 years the Thames branch has organised the Fun Run. To help raise funds and awareness for Save the Children and the work it does worldwide. This year’s Fun Run, on November 16, starting and finishing at the Thames Rugby and Sports Club will be in two parts. The event started in the Kauaeranga Valley but two years ago it was decided, for safety reasons, to use the waterfront walkway. Last year it was on the Hauraki Rail Trail.At prize giving participants were asked which course they preferred. The majority of 5km and 10km walkers and runners voted for the waterfront walkway. The half marathon will once again be held on the Hauraki Rail Trail. Branch president and co-ordinator Lyn Hopkins said it should work well as people will have more room and those pushing buggies with appreciate being back on the concrete footpaths. “It’s a Fun Run that anyone can enter. We really would like to see more families involved in the 5km and 10km walks and runs and of course the half marathon walk and run for the more serious competitors. I would like to thank the business community once again for their support.” FUN RUN Entry forms are available at the Save the Children store at 701a Pollen St Grahamstown, Thames FOLLOWING ON from Community Meeting th on 15 OCT at the GBD, organized by T3 (Transition Towns nd th Thames) & Karl Edmonds the was a 2 meeting on Tues 28 Oct where some Working Parties were formed. Here’s a summary from Mark Skelding Two clear directions came forward from the second meeting, at GBD, on Tuesday28th Oct- one in regard the Calendar, and the other in regard Town Co-ordination. Other comments included a spontaneous recognition from one of the participants of how wonderful the Grahamstown Gazette is as a local news vehicle. (“Awww, Thankyou! – Ed) We are working hard to be able to present some ideas on event co-ordination to the town community by early December, in time to make more detailed submissions to the Long Term Plan process. Equally, the calendar was seen as a very useful, relatively easy target that would have a good impact on building community conversation and interagency creativity. Calendar: The working party is looking at various options for an online planning Calendar that will be accessible to all event organizers. There is also a role that Social Media could play. Also consideration given to best process to "cluster" events to complement each other, rather than compete. Town Co-ordination: Events organisers commonly Chequers Courtyard Café 710 Pollen St, Grahamstown complain about lack of personnel, skills and resource. The working party in this area will be looking at what existing structures could be utilized and built on to provide better support and coordination for Town Events. The research will be asked for in time to bring a suggestion to an early December meeting of the Business Breakfast group, and the Grahamstown Business Association. The objective would be to have a more considered proposal in the Long Term Plan by mid-December Events: :Noted that the Calendar can start a ball rolling, and that the co-ordination will begin to build a base - even before or if a person is appointed - from which ideas can be developed. Therefore these were seen as less priority, but some exciting possiblities are in the offing. Acoustic, Original & Slightly Amped All-day breakfasts, Great snacks, Thames Musicians Club @ The Brew lunches, Morning & afternoon teas. 200 Richmond St. All music styles welcome. Come Dine in or enjoy the lovely courtyard… to play or come & listen to our talented musos. Next Meeting Weds 26th Nov. From 7pm. Light meals & bar open. FREE entry but Koha donation appreciated by the Club. For details contact [email protected] Grahamstown Gazette The Grahamstown Bar & Diner at the Junction Hotel . Saturdays 8am-12.00 in Grahamstown. Plants, fruit & veggies, flowers, international food, jewellery arts, handcrafts, bric-a-brac, second hand books, many locally made products. Come & have a browse, meet old friends and make new ones…Also coming up is the annual CRIMSON MARKET on 29 th NOV celebrating the Pohutukawa Festival. Many stalls will be decked out in Red garlands & who knows what treats & surprises in store! Feeling frazzled? Time for a quiet beer , a lemon lime & bitters, or even a coffee or a chai latte. Super friendly staff, and a great meeting place for your next social function. Grahamstown Gazette Start by creating your Character: Mad Scientist/ Explorer/ Adventurer/ Air Pirate? Choose an evocative name and title Dr/ Professor/ Lord/ Lady…a first name can be descriptive or a perhaps a colour, for the Surname go for a double-‐ barrelled one! E.g Lady Fuschia Double-‐Barrel or Professor Gray Flak-‐Jacket…have fun! For Costuming and gadgets, think Retro-‐Futuristic. When in doubt spraypaint ANY item in Copper or Brass finish, and dress in Sepia Tones. Boots (almost any kind) are a good choice, and Hats or some sort of Headgear/ Mask are almost obligatory. Long Coats/ Capes or Jackets with lots of pockets or Military styling can be a Winner. Don’t neglect Gloves/ Corsetry or Gadgets! These gadgets can be made with your character in mind, explorers and Pirates may have more need for weaponry, Scientists or Technicians may need more inventions or lab equipment. FINDING YOUR STEAMPUNK SUPPLIES Seagull Centre: scavenge for components for making gadgets and invemtions; parts & Fittings Hardware Stores: for fittings/ glues/ paints/ masks Op Shops: Clothing items that can be modified / sprayed, dyed, cut up, leather straps, belts Antiques & Collectables Shops: little special things Fabric & Craft Shops: for those things you have to make, and just can’t buy off the rack (capes etc Lotus Realm: Steampunk Jewellery by BellaDonna Design and Masks by Missing Toy Collective. TradeMe: parasols, top hats, goggles etc 720 Pollen St, Grahamstown OPEN 7 DAYS 8am-4pm : Voted a Top 5 Best Road-trip Café by NZ Herald 12/10/14! November Art Exhibition A Narrative of Texture, Line and Form Paintings and Ceramics by Ian and Alison Drury. Both artists are inspired by natural and architectural forms in their local environment and express this inspiration in their own ways. Grahamstown Gazette The Time Traveller -D. Legge www.arohacatering.co.nz 0272141125 RECIPES WITH LOVE From AROHA CATERING No Knead Bread 2 1 2 4 1 1 cups warm water tsp honey tsp yeast (not surebake) cups wholemeal flour ó tsp salt large handful seeds to add - pumpkin, sunflower, linseed ’John Milton, Grahamstown Poet of the Day, rues his lack of lighter fluid’ Home Grown Baccy, Cut in Strips When I consider how my light is spent, Pondering smoke, and where it went – Through the steam-punk filter at my side. No lighter fluid, I nearly cried. Kauaeranga Valley, where gadgets reign, Pistons drop, rise up again. With pulleys, levers, steam and drips, Our home grown baccy’s cut in strips. No lighter fluid, aye, there’s the rub, Small solace in my steam-punk tub. Doth God demand his tucker light denied? Perchance some loaves and fishes, lightly fried? Waiter! Steam-punk fries upon a plate! They also serve who only stand and wait. Mix warm water and honey till dissolved then sprinkle yeast over the top, stand for 5-10 mins Mix flour and salt, add seeds if using. Stir yeast mixture into flour, mix well until dough comes away from sides of bowl, add more water if needed Put dough into greased loaf tin cover with gladwrap and leave to rise in a warm place, about an hour. Bake in preheated oven 220 for 10 mins then lower to 200 for 50 mins. Knock on the loaf to test, if it sounds hollow it is cooked. Delicious hot or cold! 709 Pollen St, 0800 500 003 Twentymans Funeral Services was established by William Twentyman in 1867 during the hectic gold rush days on the Coromandel That makes them the oldest operating funeral home in New Zealand! In addition to this great history, they offer modern innovations and high standards of professionalism, integrity and service. Their main offices, mortuary and chapel are in Grahamstown, Thames. They offer caring and comprehensive service and can also assist those who would like to plan ahead in order to provide peace of mind for themselves and their families .