People who live here love living here – find out why
Posted by Steve Koerber on November 7, 2008
Join the fun. See the villa lit in Christmas lights. Hand made Christmas gifts, crafts, books.
A silent auction for unique experiences including a catered trip for 6 on a luxury launch, wine, gift hampers.
Food stalls, Baking, sweets etc etc
To be held Friday 14th November 2008 10.30am to 9.00pm and Saturday 15th November 10.00am to 2.00pm.
See their website here
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Posted by Steve Koerber on April 19, 2008
Millie’s Marathon Effort
Have you ever said “hello” to someone you see daily or weekly but never taken the time to really get to know the person behind the smile? I was guilty of such a crime until one day when I crossed paths with “Millie” from Maxwell’s Drycleaners at the top of Victoria Ave. It was early one Autumn morning before most shops were open and, as she always does, Millie was sweeping leaves and debris from the footpath outside her store. I was intrigued by how worn down her broom was so I politely asked “why are you using such a worn out broom Millie?” to which she replied “I’ve been using this broom outside this store for 21 years now and it still does the job”. I’d known Millie for 9 years but this seemed a drop in the ocean compared to her long period of dedicated service firstly to NZ Drycleaners (18 years) and Maxwells (3 years). I quietly pondered how many other people in the village could boast such an impressive number of years service to one business. I decided that Millie deserved a new broom so I bought one from the hardware store and presented it to her in a small ceremony. She accepted the new broom gracefully but to this day I’m not sure whether she uses it in preference to her old-faithful. In talking further to Millie I discovered that there was a lot more to her life story. In 1964 she was the fastest female marathon runner in the world with a time of 3hrs 19mins 33secs. I was mesmerised as she described how she travelled to England, Spain, Belgium and Scotland throughout the 1960’s to compete in the world cross country championships. I asked her if she ever went to the Olympics or Commonwealth Games but sadly women’s long distance running wasn’t accepted as an official sport until after she had retired. Even her record marathon in 1964 was recorded as part of an official men’s race. Millie finished competing in 1973 but by that time had been crowned Auckland women’s cross country champion from 1963 to 1965, then official NZ champion in 1966, 1968 and 1972. In between running and travelling the world Millie Sampson was also a member of the Auckland women’s basketball team for 10 years during the 1960’s. Next time you’re passing the drycleaners in Remuera spare a moment to smile and wave to a dedicated shop assistant who also happens to be a living legend.
Milestones in the progress of the world’s best marathon times
Men
2h 05min 38s Khalid Khannouchi, US, 2002
2h 09min 36s Derek Clayton, Australia, 1967
2h 12min 11s Abebe Bikila, Ethiopia, 1964
2h 25min 39s Yun Bok Suh, Korea, 1947
2h 38min 16s Harry Green, GB, 1913
2h 46min 52s James Clark, US, 1909
2h 55min 18s John Hayes, US, 1904
Women
2h 15min 25s Paula Radcliffe, GB, 2003
2h 19min 46s Naoko Takahashi, Japan, 2001
2h 25min 28s Grete Waitz, Norway, 1983
2h 34min 47s Christa Vahlensieck, Germany, 1977
2h 49min 40s Cheryl Bridges, US, 1971
2h 55min 22s Elizabeth Bonner, US, 1971
3h 19min 33s Millie Sampson, NZ, 1964
3h 40min 22s Violet Piercy, GB, 1926
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Posted by Steve Koerber on April 13, 2008
Situated in the heart of southern Remuera in Ohinerau St, the Commerce Club of Auckland Inc is a members only social club with excellent facilities for functions and socialising.
The following is from the club’s website:
Formally known as the C.T. Club was formed in 1901 and has a mixed membership of 1200. The club has several sections including 8 Ball, Snooker, Wine and Golf.
Our spacious premises, excellent facilities and pleasant surroundings make us the ideal venue for your next function or simply relaxing with friends.
Members are welcome to use our Function Facilities at a low cost for private or company functions. Our club nights are Wednesdays and Fridays. We have several raffles and lucky draws on these evenings
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Posted by Steve Koerber on April 13, 2008
Remuera library is situated on the southern corner of Remuera Rd and St Vincent Ave, just down from Barfoot & Thompson. It occupies a landmark, imposing old building that has been sympathetically restored and extended over the years. The friendly librarians have created a unique atmosphere for learning and relaxing.
Remuera Library is open at these times:
Remuera Library provides the following services:
Book a librarian – a free 30 minute consultation
Mid week book clubs – Second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 11am to noon
Sunday book club – Last Sunday of the month, 1.30pm
Sunday cartooning – Learn to draw cartoon characters, 2pm
Children’s storytimes – Pre-schoolers Tue and Wed 10am to 10.30am, Families Sat 11am to 11.30am plus other times as per website
Click and learn computer classes – see website
Click and learn digital photography classes – see website
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Posted by Steve Koerber on March 19, 2008
FACT – 25 of the 36 Southern Slopes streets are in the Epsom Girls Grammar School Zone.
FACT – 23.5 of the 36 Southern Slopes streets are in the Auckland Grammar School Zone
FACT – The eastern side of Greenlane Rd East, the southern side of Remuera Rd between Greenlane Rd East and Minto Rd, and both sides of Minto Rd are included in the EGGS but not in the AGS school zones.
FACT – Schools within walking distance of most Southern Slopes homes are: Remuera Primary, Remuera Intermediate, Epsom Girls Grammar, Auckland Boys Grammar, Corran School, Diosecan School, St Cuthberts College, Kings School, Baradene College, St Kentigern School, St Michaels Catholic School, Mt Hobson Middle School
FACT – You must live within the correct school zone if you would like your children to attend the following schools: EGGS, AGS, Remuera Primary, Remuera Intermediate. Each school has their own (very limited numbers) ”out of zone” enrolment policy detailed on their websites above.
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