Churton Park Community Walkers
Newsletter 10th August 2025
Last week:
After David extolled the good weather in last week's newsletter, things slipped a little this week as Friday's walkers were pemitted a sleep-in due to poor weather. But Wednesday had dawned with a good frost and clear skies and there were 4 PPs, 28 SSs in two groups and 24 FFs. Thursday's team of 6 were led out from Churton Park to Johnsonville and return by Red and their journey included investigations of "Sips and Smiles", the new café in Moorefield Road next to the ambulance base, and "Groom to Go", a dog groomers. All bases were covered!
I am pleased to include this photo of Brian and Pat Vincent sent from Woburn Forest near Bedford in England. Brian advised that they have been enjoying a few walks. I was a little concerned that I could not see either of Brian's arms - you might recall the unfortunate start to the Vincent's South American adventure! - but Brian reassured me that both arms are intact and working well.
David and Wayne departed for Canada earlier this week and have been enjoying walks in Montréal. As well as stretching their legs, they will both be exercising their brains as they adapt their French to Québécois to ensure that they order the correct local delicacies. Poutine anyone?
Bill Gaudie
Deputy Convenor
CPCW FILM OUTING: "MR BURTON"
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I am organising an outing to the Petone Lighthouse Cinema and everyone is invited along. The cost is $20pp which covers the film,and pizza and fruit drink beforehand.
Details: Monday 15 September in the upstairs lounge by Cinema 4.
Arrive around 5pm for pizza etc... with the film 'Mr Burton' starting at 6pm. The cinema counter is available for wine and beer purchases.
View film trailer here:
Afters: (optional) Sprig & Fern 146 Jackson St. Petone
Please credit $20pp to a/c CPCW 02-0524-0233091-00 with your name and 'film' in the reference. Also at the same time send me an email to let me know you that have paid:
For any queries contact me. Regards, Brian Alderson
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Walk Details for Wednesday 13th August 2025
This Week's Walks: It was proposed to walk in Kelburn. but a check on the available parking in the Glen area (as advised by David of PPs) confirmed that the walk needed to be shifted. So we have organised a walk where there is plenty of parking. Thus this week's walks have ended up in the Paremata/Mana area with the parking and start point at Ngati Toa Domain. Whilst we have started walks here several times before, an attempt has been made to vary these a little from previous walks for all three groups. The walks will start at 9:20am from the designated starting point.
PPs: A 4.31km loop walk which is completely flat. A little bit on one coast and a little bit on another bit of coast and the rest is in between. You can see the walk here.
SSs: A 5.98km loop which has a flat area along the coast to start and another flat walk to finish, but there is a fair bit of up and down between these two flat areas. It has some concrete walkways between streets and a path of good standard along the coast. You can see the walk here.
FFs: A 7.59km loop walk which, like the walk of the SSs, starts and finishes on the flat but has quite a few hills between. You can see the walk on Mapometer here and on Plotaroute here.
Parking: Parking is in Ngati Toa Domain. We have parked there many times before. Turn left off Mana Esplanade into Pascoe Avenue, cross the railway line and park at the first car parking area you come to.
Coffee: We will inform Columbus Coffee, Mitre 10 Mega, Porirua that a number of us will be coming for coffee and or a snack.
Happy walking.
Russell Paterson
Our Sponsors:
We have several sponsors which we list on our Home Page and in our Newsletter. In recognition of the generosity of our sponsors, the committee wish to highlight a sponsor each week in our newsletter.
This week we have chosen DaisyJake as our featured sponsor:
DaisyJake are our local hairdressing salon with staff who are focussed on achieving results and dedicated to delivering a personalised service. DaisyJake are generous supporters of CPCW and we are most grateful for their support.
DaisyJake Hairdressing, 105 Westchester Drive, Churton Park
Hours: Sunday/Monday Closed
Tuesday 9.00am to 8.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Thursday 9.00am to 8.00pm
Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm
Phone: 04 477 2213
CPCW Calendar of Events
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Friday 5th September from 5.0pm
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Drinks @ Johnsonville Club
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Monday September 15th
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Movie Night at Lighthouse Cinema, Petone
"Mr Burton"
See newsletter for details
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Wednesday 5th November -
Sunday 9th November
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CPCW Away Walk - Methven
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Wednesday 3rd December
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Christmas Lunch @ The Pines
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CPCW PHOTOS
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This week's team of Wednesday walkers enjoyed a frosty morning with clear skies for walks around Karori, including some new territory for many.
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Photos of the PPs have been provided by Dianne Parker and Rowena Rowe:
 
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Photos of the two SS groups are courtesy of Janet Tyson and Rowena Rowe:
 
and Megan Applegate:
Do check out the “Home Page” for Sue Pearce's great photo which was taken on the Wednesday walk.
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The two FF groups came together as one mid-walk and Hue Ng's photo captures them all:
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Thursday's walkers headed from Churton Park to Johnsonville and back. Duncan McMillan sent in these two photos taken with his new cell phone and selfie stick - he apologises to Red for missing him from the group.
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Sadly, Friday's walk was cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Home Page: Don't forget to take a quick look at the “Home Page” for more photos.
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Walk Schedules: You can look at the walk schedule for August 2025 here.
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Reminder: Please ensure that you inform your group’s leader if you leave a walk partway through.
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Cancellations: If the walks are cancelled an email will be sent out as early as possible but definitely before 8:00am.
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