HIVE OF ACTIVITY
The past several weeks have been a hive of activity at St David’s. A big team of electricians installing emergency lighting systems and partial re-wiring of the 1920s setup and another big team of specialists repairing concrete lintels and corbels. Plumbers, carpenters, painters, and volunteers across the spectrum including gardeners for a hugely successful community working bee.
John Morrow, Treasurer with Barbara Baragwanath and Angus Ogilvie, Trustee at the community working bee
Mark Eller of Mark Eller Gardens transplanting the prolific lime tree into the repaired raised bed
Graham Judge, Advisory Board Member, strengthening a raised garden
Volunteers Yvette, Ramon and Leighton
Lintel repairs underway
Yvette Jay polishing the St David’s Roll of Honour
Brick repairs
THIS SUNDAY - ANZAC EVE
Thanks to the new Traffic Light Orange settings, some spaces remain for the Art of Remembrance musical service this Sunday at 5pm.
It will be an inspiring night to remember, the first Art of Remembrance event inside the Soldiers’ Church that inspired thousands across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world!
ANZAC Week
For a preview of the experiences on offer in the grounds of St David’s, check out the “map” of the Art of Remembrance 2022 – ANZAC Week – created by Douglas Hawkins of Hawkins & Co.
6pm – 9.30pm nightly
from ANZAC Day – 1 May
The “map” of the Art of Remembrance 2022, beautifully framed and gifted by Homestead Picture Framers, Auckland. Photo of Richard (Homestead) and Paul (Friends of St David’s).
AWESOME SUPPORT
We are hugely grateful for our generous event partners: Major Funding Partner Waitematā Local Board, together with Angus Muir Design, Jessica Chloe Photography, LUMO, The Opera Factory, Mark Eller Gardening and our incredible volunteers.
This weekend, we could do with some more hands on deck tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, readying St David’s and the grounds for ANZAC Eve and the week ahead. If you have a spare hour or two, please email contact@SaintDavidsFriends.org.nz or text Paul on 021 521 574.
If you have any unused spare fridge, lawnmower, dishwasher, gardening gear of any type, or kitchen equipment, please bear us in mind! Unwanted antique or old school furniture may also find a home at St David’s.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you very soon.