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Residents from Whangateau to Pakiri are invited to share cake and ideas at a community fun day at Leigh Hall on Sunday September 27.
The Big Omaha Bay Community Day & Spring Bake Off is the next step in a Placemaking workshop, put on by the Rodney Local Board in June. The workshop aimed to get ideas on how community spaces can be improved and encourage groups to work together to pool resources and funding.
Since then, volunteers have collaborated with Auckland Council and community groups to organise the fun family day.
One of the organisers, Mike Francis, says to get people involved you have to have a reason to come together.
“People won’t come just to look at information, it needs to be fun and include all ages,” he says.
“There’s a whole bunch of community groups who don’t know what each other are doing. So it’s a chance to showcase what they do and maybe get some more recruits.”
The day starts with a powhiri from Pakiri and Leigh Schools, and introductions from deputy mayor Penny Hulse and Board members. There will be music from The Pipi Pickers and traditional games including egg and spoon and wheelbarrow races.
The Spring Bake Off Competition will be judged by local celebrity chef Anne Thorp, with prizes for a Grand Winner, Best Dressed and Most Unusual Spring Cake. A free community afternoon tea will follow the judging.
An interactive display will highlight some of the ideas generated at the Placemaking workshop, with opportunities for people to add their feedback. It will also include a special space for younger community members to have their say.
Placemaking is about building a sense of community, pride, identity and connection.
The organisers are seeking volunteers to help on the day and donations from local businesses for prizes. Email bigomahabay@gmail.com
Info: Big Omaha Bay Community Day, September 27, Leigh Hall, 1-4pm. Competition registrations at 12.30pm. Facebook.
