• The area around Cave Rock is being upgraded and work will be completed before Christmas. The area between On the Beach cafe and the promenade is nearly finished, new exposed concrete surfaces have been laid, stone-faced planter beds built, a central grassed area formed and a new wheelchair access ramp to the promenade installed. Plantings will be done last and design work is under way for a new toilet facility to be located in the area.

• Eastgate is progressing well – on time and on budget. “There are some landmark architectural features currently being erected and creating lots of local interest,” says Quin Henderson, the project manager. “Shoppers are not being caused any trouble by the building work, with ease of access being maintained.”

• The fourth Bromley Carnival is to be held on Saturday, 15 February, 2003 in the grounds of the Bromley Community Centre from 1-5pm.

A live band, guest artists, a Natural Magic Show, line dancing display and numerous stalls are planned to be included in the entertainment. Many community groups have also said they will be participating in the day.

Among the attractions that will appeal to children are carnival rides, mini jeeps, candy floss, motor bike rides, hot dogs, a lolly scramble and hundreds of giveaways. There will also be fun races for children and the Glenbyre Trophy for the winners of the 100m Ladies and Gents races.

Since the first Bromley Carnival was held to raise community awareness of the local residents’ group, the event has become increasingly popular. Organisers say attendance at the first event was about 1500, while last year the crowd exceeded 3000.

• L.Y.F.E. (Linwood Youth Festival Experience) turned five on 3 November, 2002. What a party. L.Y.F.E. is a particularly special festival as Linwood youth are involved in the entire process of planning it. “They experience all the ups and downs of planning a major event and it provides them with an experience they will never forget,” Diana Saxton, Hagley-Ferrymead Community Recreation Advisor said.

• The Linwood Community Arts Centre Multicultural Festival will be held on 29 March 2003, from 11am to 3pm.

The festival will be hosted by the Linwood Community Arts Centre, on the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road and at the Doris Lusk Reserve next to it. It is being supported by the Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board and will celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity present in Linwood and inner city east areas. The festival needs stall holders and performers to come forward. If you would like to be part of this event, contact Hoterene Hepi at 981 2881.