From Punch to TouchWhen Charles Latai moved into the new Housing New Zealand development in Miranda Street, he was horrified by the number of youngsters fighting outside his house, some as young as 11 and 12. The fights were usually based around race or school affiliation. The police were regularly cruising past. Charles decided to start up a touch rugby team. He had a “great response from the number of kids in the neighbourhood wanting to get involved”. Charles coaches the kids twice a week at the Miranda Reserve and on Thursday they play in a competition in Kelston. Charles' goal is for “the kids to have fun and learn to work as a team with other kids in the community”. The touch tournament finishes on 24 March and he is planning more activities for local children. Contact Charles Latai, 19A Miranda St. Free Community BBQSunday 13 March 2pm onwards Glenavon School Pool Check the hall if its raining or cold, hopefully some games or sports for the kids instead Free: swim, sausages, burgers. Kids, bring your parents. Sistas in the GlenLadies' Christian Prayer and Fellowship 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.00pm Pray for our community 7.45pm Chat, fellowship, personal prayer Glenavon Komuniti Hub (old school dental clinic, at the front of the school) FREE Youthtown Holiday ProgrammeDon't know what to do with the kids these school holidays? Youthtown is providing its Breakaway School Holiday Programme again these April School Holidays. See the ad on the back page of this newsletter. Programme for 11-13 year olds includes Art Workshops, Action Sports and Cooking Programme for 14-17 year olds includes Abseiling, Kayaking, and Archery. This programme is FREE for Glenavon residents: normally over $100/week per child! Free bus will pick kids up from Glenavon School. To register: Ph Youthtown on 379-5430 OR visit the Glenavon School Office Neighbourhood Support ReportCars are still being broken into. Congratulations to the Holbrook St residents who have been stopping these people in the act, chasing them down the road! Holbrook St residents are now on alert. It is highly likely that these people live locally and are known to police. The easiest way to solve this problem long term is to get the police involved while it is happening – so if you see someone acting suspiciously, ring 111 right away. Free from your cellphone. If you would like to start a Neighbourhood Support group to combat crime round your house, please contact Holbrook Street Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Ana Koloamatangi and she will get you started. Remember:
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