CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

the world’s only behavioural based self-defence method based entirely on physiology, physics and psychology. Free trial session. No experience required. Weekly boot camps runs on Wednesdays from 6.30pm till 7.30pm at 330 Lake Rd, Takapuna. Cost $10 per class or $90 for 10 classes. Contact simmo_ nz@hotmail.com. Stuart Barton is facilitating a bush walk through Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Observe kahikatea, search for native orchids, find out where the glow-worms hide, and learn about pest control such as the Privet lace bug release in

January.

After the bush walk, those who are interested will be invited to set up a volunteer group. February 12, from 10am till noon, meeting at 96 and 98 Park Hill

Rd.

Bring walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes.

Contact BWMPark@gmail.com.

relaxation and mindfulness. Free weekly event on Thursdays from 7.30pm at The Yoga Tree, 427 Lake Rd, Takapuna. Visit meditationnewzealand.co.nz. Afternoon guitar: Learn and share skills. Thursdays from 1.30pm till 2.30pm at Beach Haven Community House. Cost $3 per person.

Squash: Attend free social nights at the Shepherds Park squash club situated at the end of Cresta Ave, Beach Haven. Thursday nights, children from 6pm till 7pm and adults from 7pm. Further Meditrain childcare: Saturday and Sunday courses available throughout the year. Phone 09 636 1377 or email nancy@meditrain.co.nz for the dates. Tikanga Maori collection: For information about Maori language, culture, history and contemporary issues of tangata whenua. The collection includes Maori newspapers (1842-1933 held on microfiche) and some Waitangi Tribunal reports. Takapuna Library.