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BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE BARBERS AT THE CUTTING EDGE Birkenhead Village Barbers cutting edge of New Zealand Mustafa The Happy Barber Bob - Bob the Barber Boss the Barber The Barbershop Co The Gents Barber Shop The Corner Barbershop Karl - B & M Barbers
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BOUTIQUE SHOPPING
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FREE EVENT Showcases & Demonstrations - Kaim Mataara O Wai Manawa Platform Free Childrens Activities 2-4 Balloons, Facepainting, Free Movie Screenings Coco, Day of the Dead Mask Making, Latin Music & Storytelling, Pinata European Street Fashion Show 1pm Chilli Eating Competition - Joses Cantina 3pm 14 Birkenhead Ave Latin American Entertainment 12-5 Ricky Mederios Latin Guitar, Mariachis, Brazilian Divas, Chilli with Love Latin Beats |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis strolling |
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LATIN LOVERS WEEKEND |
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2019 FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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2019 RESTAURANT
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2019 CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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EASTER & ANZAC HOURS
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BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 2.30 pm and egress after 5.30pm Route/location & times: Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, Parade Starts:4.00pm Parade Finishes: 5.00pm Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm. Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place |
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FREE EVENT Soon after, dance halls across Auckland were swinging with the rhythms and steps of the Lindy Hop. Join us for an evening of dance and demonstrations to a live brass jazz swing band. Brought to you by Gin Mill Swing, Senior Citizens Hall & Birkenhead Town Centre Association |
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FREE EVENT Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's preloved shops. Be serenaded by |
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FREE EVENT New settlers brought their fruit harvesting skills to Aotearoa - these became part of the fabric of their new lives. Under European settlement, the Fruit Growers Association formed, and Birkenhead became famous for its strawberries, plums and peaches. At the end of successful harvests, brass bands serenaded the workers at social dances and balls. Come and enjoy the brass bands sounds of a successful harvest in 1908 - 1950. |
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FREE EVENT Sunday 6, 13 and 20 October, 2pm-3.30pm This walk starts and ends at the Birkdale Primary School gates Corner Birkdale and Salisbury roads, Birkdale Birkdale was once renowned for producing New Zealand's best strawberries. Author and historian Matt Elliott guides the walk around this North Shore suburb. Hear about the old strawberry and fruit days - from planting, picking and carting produce to market, to the 'root disease' problems of the 1930s. And how Birkdale's farming landscape declined when the Harbour Bridge opened. Matt will also talk about the innovative grower James Levesque. Born in St Heliers in the Channel Islands, he moved to New Zealand in the late 1800s. The walk takes approx 90 minutes and includes one steep hill! Suitable for 10 years and older. Weather permitting. |
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FREE EVENT Discover the first animals introduced to Aotearoa by Māori in 1350AD & Captain Cook in 1769. Meet the animals of the ark, from rats and dogs to pigs, hens, goats. Your chance to ride the horses. |
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FREE EVENT Join us on a journey of story telling through a showcase of light. You will learn about the legends and myths from Māori arrival in Aotearoa to the creation of the volcanic cones and craters of Auckland Harbour. KAIMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT |
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FREE EVENT Farrington House, Museum 44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead
Many children endured the long trip from Britain as they immigrated to New Zealand. Travelling to New Zealand on a sailing ship would take 80 to 160 days! From the 1890's to the 1930's, steam ships enabled significantly reduced voyage times. Travelling on a motor ship in the 1940’s to 1960’s reduced the journey to 30 to 40 days. From the 1960’s, immigrants arrived by plane. The entertainment on board the ships was very limited compared to modern cruise ships. No tablets or ipads! Our children’s events focus on activities children typically enjoyed during the long voyages. Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc. |
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FREE EVENT The Te Kawerau (the oldest iwi in the northwest area) harvested and made good use of natural resources. Flax raupo, kiekie, mange mange vine and nikau palms were used for building traditional whares or houses. The first Europeans relied on Māori for food, and fibre for building fences and shelter. Children can learn some basic weaving skills in a local workshop. |
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FREE EVENT Captain Cook first introduced the potato to South Island Māori in 1769. Māori adopted the potato, as it resembled kūmara (sweet potato) and could be grown in a similar fashion. More importantly, potatoes tolerated cooler conditions than kūmara. They were reliable and high-yielding, and quickly became a key crop. Spaces are limited to 10 people per session. Children must be 8-15 years of age. Tickets are paid for on the day at OTT. $5 materials cost Bookings Essential; Teri Bonner teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
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SPECIAL FESTIVAL EVENT Māori and European encounters led to trading of food. Europeans relied on Māori for fish and native vegetables. Captain James Cook introduced potatoes and the kunekune pig to the Māori in 1769. From 1803 potatoes and pigs quickly became a new currency. Tribes often made gifts of valued items. Make your booking to join us for a puha, pork and potato feast and discover why the flavour is so remarkable. Bookings are required:Contact Steve Simms:021 558 485 info@bbc.kiwi |
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FREE EVENT The automobile arrived in New Zealand in 1927. Join us & a string Band of the Era to explore how the change from horses to the automobile shaped Birkenhead's commercial development. Brought to you by North Island Model A Ford Club, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association |
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FREE EVENT The ancient Māori name for Tāmaki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe. When Europeans arrived and settled on Duck Creek, a team of horses and 130 men built the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory from the red soils. Today, your guide will walk you past the cottages of the red clay engineers and chemists night workers. The Chelsea Cafe will be open if you want a reward after the walk. Bookings are preferred:Contact Teri Bonner:09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Brought to you by Birkenhead Town Centre Association & Birkenhead Heritage Society Incorporated |
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FREE EVENT William Francis Hammond played a significant role in the development of the Birkenhead area. In 1879 he and his family shifted from Ponsonby to Birkenhead. Hammond surveyed the Birkenhead area, created subdivision plans and instigated the provision of roads. He negotiated with the Board of Waste Lands for the provision of land for a park and cemetery. Further negotiations with the Harbour Board saw the construction of the Birkenhead Wharf. Bookings are preferred Contact Teri Bonner: 09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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FREE EVENT Birkenhead Library and Friends of Le Roys Bush (Uru-amo, the main Māori ancestor for the area) have a shared vision. They want future generations and visitors to experience an inner city rain forest. Join descendants of Le Roys Bush for a picnic, talk and unveiling of this unique rain forest. Bookings are preferred Contact Teri Bonner: 09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Brought to you by Auckland Libraries, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association |
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FREE EVENT Saturday 5 to Monday 27 October 3-4 pm Charles Blomfield was born January 1848 in London, and emmigated with his family to NZ in 1862. He was attracted to the native bush and began to paint pictures of scenery and historic landscapes of the area. His most famous painting in 1875 was of the 8th wonder of the world, New Zealand's pink and white terraces. These were destroyed in 1886 by the Tarawera eruption. The self-guided walk starts at Kaimataara lookout and descends into Blomfields bush from 251 Hinemoa Street. Brought to you by Kaipātiki Local Board, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Birkenhead Library and Birkenhead Town Centre Association |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Music and Movement |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Fairy Facepainter Laura
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Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Street Fairies & Pirates |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Matariki Letterpress Workshop |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Trixie Fairy Magic |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Street Fairies Facepainters |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Street Fairies & Pirates |
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Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village |
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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS |
FREE EVENING EVENTS
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Trixie Magic |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Jazz Solo |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Jazz Trio |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Fairy Light Display
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THE MAGIC OF AOTEAROA MYTHS & LEGENDS |
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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Wednesday 17th April Thursday 18th April |
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Tuesday 23rd-Sunday 28th Sunday 28th |
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ANZAC DAY PARADE |
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2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS |
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FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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RETAIL HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS |
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CASH FOR CHRISTMAS |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Fairy Light Display
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BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) after 2 pm Route/location & times: Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass Parade Starts:4.00pm Parade Finishes: 5.00pm Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 3.30 pm approximately. Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm. Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place |
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FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS Book now, seats are limited! http://dutchdelight.co.nz/ Call (09) 418 1390 or call Willem on his mobile |
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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS |
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LABOUR DAY
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
You're invited to hear the stories of these historic cars directly from their owners. The members of the North Island Model A Ford Club will be parked up by Nell Fisher Reserve. Sway to the sounds of jazz as you wander through this stunning selection of cars. Be wowed by the Gin Mill Swing Dance Demo – and you can even take a lesson in the Charleston and Lindy Hop at 1pm. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Dance your heart out at this event at the new Lookout! Best view in Auckland. This is your chance to learn the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and more 1920s dances. Bring along your friends and family and swing along to jazz on the new Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa Lookout, as our forebears did at Foresters Hall. Parking In Rawene Road Carpark after 3.00 pm 35 Carparks opposite the Library on Rawene Road. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's thrift shops. Be serenaded by vintage jazz as you shop, between 11am and 2pm. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Local businesses and organisations dress up in the costumes of Birkenhead's golden period of commercial development during the 1920s, the Dancing Years
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Throughout history the musicians of each era reflect the mood of a nation. Discover the feeling of the Jazz Age in Highbury, Birkenhead, as you stroll through the village or dine in. Jazz musicians will be moving progressively through the village streets and restaurants to recreate the atmosphere of the 1920s. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Once the site of historic Taylors Farm, you can still bring the family and meet the farm animals including pigs, goats and sheep. A great way to see the original Clydesdale horse, the breed introduced from England by NZ Sugar. It can tow its own weight behind it – useful for the workers carrying sugar bags from the factory. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Join this free guided walk down Rawene Road, past the original workers cottages. Discover the history and lives of the original sugar workers of the Chelsea Sugar Factory, established in 1884 and continuing to trade today. There will be Chelsea Sugar Factory Tours, Available from 4th November ($25 per person) |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Children learn the secrets of traditional baking from a master baker. There has always been a baker on Highbury Corner. Today, Ott is a destination outlet, making baked goods the traditional way. Chris Ott's family has three generations of bakers, and his recipes go back to those of his great-grandfather. A hands-on experience, where Chris will reveal how to make shortbread, along with other time-honoured treats. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers have been in Birkenhead Village since trading began in 1927. Golden Glow Candles are approaching their 50th year in the village. Spend the afternoon in the library as Amy Paulin, the wonderful children's librarian, will inspire young ones to create their own heritage designs on a candle. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL Join our walking guide to hear the fascinating stories of Birkenhead Borough, from the legend of Jean Batten to industry baron Henry Haywood and jam makers Thompson and Hill. |
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL There has always been a butcher on Highbury Corner, the birthplace of Birkenhead commerce in 1927. The butchery was one of the first three shops at the commercial birthplace of Highbury, built by local businessman W H Payne. Grant Wright was an apprentice under the Stott family of original butchers, and now has a vibrant traditional butchery business himself. Children can come along and learn how to make heritage sausages.
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AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL He will also shed light on some of the individuals who contributed to the heritage of the areas that make up Birkenhead today. Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc. |
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The photographs feature some of the early settlers and entrepreneurs who left a legacy of buildings, street names, gardens or their unique stories recorded in local history. Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc. |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS For the first time in the Village we have Freight performing! Saturday morning 10-12pm at The Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Platform.
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Trixie Magic |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Walnut The Clown |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Fairy Facepainter Annabelle
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Magical Balloon Twister |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Magical Mall Activities- Pirate Craft Thursday 19th July
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Gypsy Jazz Fred & Maila |
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FREE DAYTIME EVENTS Magical Library Activities |
FREE EVENING EVENTS
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Trixie Magic |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Fairy Light Display
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Walnut The Clown |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Jazz Trio |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Mariachis |
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FREE EVENING EVENTS Gypsy Jazz Solo |
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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY
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MOTHERS DAY 12th & 13th May |
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ANZAC DAY PARADE |
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES |
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FREE VILLAGE EVENT |
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2018 UPCOMING EVENTS |
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2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS |
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS
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CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS
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FREE EVENTS Come into Birkenhead Village Dress up and participate or just come in to soak up the ambiance of yesteryear over three days. On Friday 13th & Sat 14th October the Village Businesses will be dressing up to honour our unique Heritage. During the 1920's 3 buildings that still exist today were created by WH Payne and the commercial heart of the Village was born at Highbury Corner at the top of our oldest street Hinemoa- leading up from the wharf. On Saturday we will have the Clydesdale Horses and the Vintage Cars on Nell Fisher Reserve to celebrate the handover from Horse to Horse Power. Free rides, vintage jazz bands and fun for all, alongside many more Beautiful Birkenhead Heritage events. The Fredrick Morris Block (The outfit to BBC) Oborn Building (Then the WH Payne Building) Highbury Buildings (Yarntons today). |
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FREE EVENTS Charles Blomfield was a noted NZ Painter whose most famous works included paintings of New Zealands the pink and white terraces - Dubbed the " 8th wonder of the world" in Rotorua before it was buried in a volcanic eruption.
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FREE EVENTS Fairy Annabelle |
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FREE EVENTS Street Fairies |
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FREE EVENTS Jolyon "Trumpet Daddy" |
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ABOUT USBirkenhead Village is managed by the Birkenhead Town Centre Association, a not-for-profit voluntary business organisation that is charged with creating economic growth for businesses in the area.Find out more 
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