“Speakers Corner”, a popular feature introduced last year, will be held again. It attracts a wide range of orators and campaigners from the far right to the far left. A bouncy castle and other entertainment for children, including a classic coconut shy will be available.More than 40 stalls have been confirmed and more are expected by fair day. If the weather is poor the festival will be held the next day.The fair is held to help keep Crossways open. It has quickly established itself as a landmark New Year event in the Mt Victoria community where residents catch up with old friends and new-comers can learn what is going on in the neighbourhood. Most local organisations will have stalls at the fair and will be happy to talk about what they do and to sign up new members.Volunteers who can give an hour or more help on the day are still needed. This is a great chance for new residents to get involved in a community activity, whether you are renting short-term or planning to stay for longer. If you can help, please contact Bill Southworth on 385 6090 or at crossways@crossways.org.nz

Clyde Quay kids bring world music to New WorldShoppers at the Wellington New World enjoyed a lively performance by students from Clyde Quay Shool outside the supermarket before Christmas. Conductor Julian Raphael, an experienced and passionate advocate of young people's musical education was sponsored by Wellington New World to teach songs and rhythms from around the world to the years 4 to 8 students. 

February 2011Mt Victoria Fair: Saturday 26 February

An electric car is expected to be a major crowd puller at the Mt Victoria Inner City Festival which will be held in a blocked off Roxburgh Street on Saturday 26 February.

The Roxburgh St site for the fair is in front of the New Crossways Community Centre. The upstairs rooms at Crossways will be used for displays and presentations. Downstairs, the M&T tile shop will be converted into a cafe opening out into the street and serving plunger coffee and muffins. This is a chance for residents to look around the community centre that is available for hire for group functions and parties.The sustainability/eco themed festival is now in its third year. Last year it drew thousands of people. Its organisers – the New Crossways Trust – are expecting similar numbers this year. Wellington’s new Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, will open the festival at 10.30am.Hybrid cars, the latest in pedal power, solar energy, wind turbines and eco funerals will be featured as well as organic produce and lots of delicious food stalls.There will be constant live entertainment on a sound stage from Wellington and Australian groups and there will be numerous workshops covering subjects such as yoga, worm farms, bee keeping and bread baking.The book stall is still wanting donations of quality books: call Judy on 385 6090.

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2New Crossways calendar: FebruaryWeekly classes Weekly classes Weekly classes ContactsContactsQueer Tango Mon 7.00 Weekly messenger@queertangowellington.com messenger@queertangowellington.com

Feldenkrais Mon & Tues 5,30 from 21 FebMon & Tues 5,30 from 21 Feb

Sue Field 4997255 Sarah McCallum 021996709

Oasis Drop-in Wed 1.30 Weekly Josie 233 9697

Yoga Wed 5.30 Weekly Siobhan Bulfin 021 510 669 s_bulfin@yahoo.co.nz

Core Connexion - Dance Wed 6.30 Weekly Ingrid Kolle 388 7939 info@coreconnexion.co.nz

Ricardo’s Tango Wed 7.00 Weekly Ricardo 027-239-1718 rpaino@hotmail.com

Contact Improvisation Dance Jam

Thur 5.30 Weekly Babette Berroth babetteberroth@web.de

Aruande Capoeira Thur 7.30 Weekly Perere 027 367 8678 perereoli@hotmail.com

Oasis Community Cafe Fri 8.00 Weekly Josie 233 9697

Argentinean Tango Sun 7.30 Weekly Nina 973 9297, 021 0588 047 ninavanduynhoven@hotmail.com

MeetingsMeetingsMeetingsAnimal Rights Sun 1.30 6 Feb Mark Eden 021 0264 9406 poo1951@xtra.co.nz

Transition Towns Tue 7.30 8 Feb Frank Cook Ph 938 9057 frank.c@clear.net.nz

Sea Shepherd Thurs 6.30 15 Feb lisa@seashepherd.org.nz

Aruande CapoeiraCapoeira is a Brazilian art form that encompasses dance, martial arts, acrobatics, music and philosophy. It promotes health and fitness in a playful atmosphere.These classes are taught by Perere, a native of Brazil with over 18 years experience in Capoeira.

Classes will be held at Crossways Thursdays 7.30pm, starting 3 February.

Capoeira is suitable for all fitness levels, come and have a go! For more info see: www.nzcapoeira.co.nz or email perereoli@hotmail.com

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Innermost Community GardenNext working bee at Innermost Gardens Mt Victoria site, top of Majorbanks St, Sunday 20 Feb 1-4pm. If you have any spare seedlings please bring then along.A series of four workshops will be held in March and April on Seed saving, Nutrient dense gardening, Beekeeping, and Winter Veggie Gardening. Details at www.innermostgardens.org.nz and facebook page.

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Neighbours Day Aotearoa 26 MarchTurning streets into neighbourhoods nationwide. Whether it's a first wave or smile, a chat over the fence, inviting someone in for a cuppa or holding a street barbeque, every connection makes our neighbourhoods more friendly, fun and safe. Neighbours Day Aotearoa is also about celebrating the neighbourhoods we have. It's not about big events, but local activity in every street and neighbourhood.Our long term vision is for every household to mark this day and join in the fun - and to be more neighbourly every day. www.neighboursday.org.nz

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Books WantedThe New Crossways Community Centre

requires good quality books for its book stall at the Mt Victoria Inner City Fair on

26 February. All proceeds go to the centre. Contact Judy: Phone 385 6090

text 027 430 7909 or Email: crossways@crossways.org.nz

Transition Town Mt VictoriaThe next meeting of Mt Victoria Transition Towns will be held at New Crossways, Roxburgh St, on Tuesday the 8 February, beginning 7.30pm. (Note meetings now 2nd Tuesday of the month)This year’s program will see a sharing of ideas, strategies and practices to help in the transition to a sustainable community with reduced energy use, greater reliance on our local community, and less emphasis on consumption. Full program details will be available at the February meeting.To start the program Brent Cherry, who completed Post Graduate Studies at Victoria University in 2010, will share insights he gained from the international research into climate change, and will then focus on how we can learn from the latest research in Environmental Psychology on the dilemmas organisations face in engaging the public in the issue of climate change. Contact Frank Cook, 027 649 6508 for further information.Our group also reminds those interested about our offer to act as facilitator to link up people in the area who have gardens they struggle to keep going with people who would like to garden. We also offer to help with your bokashi bucket if you do not have space for the contents. Phone Pat Hubbard 384 2646 .

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Mt Victoria Eco FestivalSaturday 26 February

WorkshopsWorm farming. Seed saving and collecting.

Gardening with children. Flax Weaving. Rain water catchment. Raising hens in the city.

Bread making - from scratch! Gardening in small spaces/ containers. Guided walks. Beekeeping in the city. Drumming.

Edible Gardens in the City. Gardening for Lizards.

Waste management for home and office. Speakers Corner