Victory Village, Nelson, New Zealand

Victory.s ECO FEST

Posted on
10 May 2013
By
Margo

Keep Victory Beautiful   a subcommittee of Victory Community Association‘, who are committed to restoring native ecosystems, will have a stand 

with Nelson Weed Busters

at The Victory Eco Fest

this Saturday from 10-5pm.

Come an check us out!!

sept planting

See how you can be involved and make a difference.

  • Weed identification competitions to enter
  • Eco store products Raffle

See you there

 

 

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Official Opening of Victorys Free Electric BBQ

Posted on
3 April 2013
By
Margo

Kia Ora e te Victory Whanau

No doubt you have all noticed the fabulous free electric BBQ’s with wonderful tables and seating area designed by local furniture maker Mike Hindmarsh  installed in Victory Square.

These have already had use with the magnificent Easter weather.  Its great to see the mix of family and friends, and the good vibe of activity in the park, bringing community together.

Come and flaunt the fantastic community that earned  us best Community 2010 and triggered this Victory Community Association Project.

Come along and celebrate 

your BBQ’s

 For winning best Community Award 2010

  • Saturday 6th April after kids sport
  • Victory Square
  • Blessing and opening12pm

    byReverend Nani, Helen Watson and Trish Moyer

  • Fundraiser Lunch

    just a bit different- Soup, roll, poppadoms and samosas,  cake and drinks.

Next summer the challenge to cook something a bit different will be on!!

The BBQs will be operational in summer between 8.30am and 10 pm and adjusted for winter.

Made possible by Victory Primary, Victory Community Health, Kiwi Bank,City of Nelson Civic Trust, Nelson City Council, Lotteries and Mitre 10 Mega.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Easter Egg Raffle Winner

Posted on
3 April 2013
By
Margo

Thanks to all who supported our Easter Egg raffle.

The winner of the basket was Helen Watson.

We will be drawing the scratchies raffle when we have sold enough.

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Support our Raffles

Posted on
18 March 2013
By
Margo
Hello one and all
We have 2 raffles on the go.
$2 per ticket
  • Easter Egg basket worth $50
  • scratch and win tickets worth $50
They are at the Victory Primary school staffroom today and tomorrow.
I need offers from volunteers to take the raffles around their work places to sell.
Particularly the Easter egg raffle to be drawn on the 29th March.
Can anyone take them Wed, Thurs,or fri to sell tickets?
All proceeds go back into the Victory Community.
Please email me if you can help.
Thanks
Margo
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Victorys Little Day Out

Posted on
15 March 2013
By
Margo

This was a huge success. Such a wonderful community vibe in the square. Showcasing Victory talent and creative flair thanks to Little day out Coordinator Andrea Barker’s artistic flair and vision.

We want to Thank you all and would love to hear your views on what you liked about the day and to make the event even better! Thank you card

 

Victory Community Associations Little Day Out Sponsors

Canterbury Community Trust, Nelson City Council, Lotteries

NewWorld, EatMe, Couplands, Sealords, Karl Hadfield

Victory Community Association MadHatter workshops and  InteractiveTea Party

Nelson Arts Council, CommunityWorks, SPCA op shop, Nelson Recycle Centre,

RafflesandPrizes for zaniest hat kindlydonated by

HarveyNorman, Stephen Robertson Pottery, Action Indoor Sports Centre, Vertical Limits, State Cinema, Untouchable hairdresser’s, Stewart Cycles, Riverside Pool, Post Boy Pub, Domino Pizza, Smiths City, United Video, Video Ezy,

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Victory Square Barbeque fundraiser

Posted on
15 March 2013
By
Margo
  • Victory Community Association would like to invite you to
Enjoy a BBq Tea and some outdoor action

Burgers $3 and sausages $2
at lark in the Park
Next Friday 22nd March
5.30-7.00pm
   
   
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Race Unity Day

Posted on
15 March 2013
By
Margo
  • This Sunday is Race Unity Day 11-4pm and VCA will have  a stand.
       I am in search of a gazebo to keep us dry and protect our Easter Egg and Scratchies Raffles $2 a ticket.
  • Can you let me know if you can help out?
    I will be on the stand but it would be great to have some keen Victory People there to help out for an hour throughout the day. 
    We will have a kids balloon popping activity
    and 2 raffles to sell.
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Little Day Out

Posted on
1 March 2013
By
Margo
Little Day Out 2013

Little Day Out 2013 flyer

Fun filled family day out. Good sounds, exotic food, childrens entertainment.

Come along to the VCA tent at Little Day Out.

Prizes for zaniest hat

Raffles for ongoing maintainence for our free electric community BBQs to be installed 22 March in time for Neighbours weekend

Mad Croquet

Paint your own Garden sculptural bird feeder.

Are you passionate about Victory?

We want residents who want to make a difference.

Join our mailing list, volunteer for our community events and meet great people. Become a trustee!

Little Day Out 2013

Little Day Out 2013 poster

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Mad Hatters 2013

Posted on
18 February 2013
By
Warren

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Volunteers needed

Posted on
18 February 2013
By
Margo

Volunteers Needed

Kia Ora e te Victory Whanau

Get into the groove of Victory’s very own Little Day Out. Its just around the corner on Sun March 3rd.

This is a fabulous Festival with lots of good vibes, creativity and wonderful food.This year we have a madhatters theme and are offering mad hatter hat making workshops this weekend. Come and be part of the community. Get to meet a creative fun and dynamic bunch of people in your community . Make it happen and volunteer.

 

  • This weekend Hat Making workshop. 22 Feb Fri 3-5pm. 23 Feb Sat 1-3
  • Little Day Out  Sun 3 March 1-7pm

There are lots of jobs what ever you can spare would be a great help.

Be Involved!!

 

Volunteers Needed

 

 

 

Mad Hatters Hat Making workshop

Victory Community Centre

Fri 22nd Feb 3-5, Sat 23 Feb 1-3, Sun 3rd March

Job Time Name and ph
Hat workshop

2volunteers Victory community centre

Fri 22nd Feb

3-5pm

Sat 23 Feb

1-3pm

Little day Out Sun 3rd

March

time to be confirmed?

 

 

Little Day Out

Victory Square

Sun 3rd March, Victory

Job Time Name and ph
Toddler zone supervision 2people each time slot 1-2
2-3
3-4 Adele and Dan
4-5
5-6
6-7
Raffles assistant To be confirmed
Croquet assistant To be confirmed
Bird feeder painting assistant To be confirmed
Marquee1 set up 4volunteers 10am
Marquee 1breakdown 4volunteers After 7pm
Marquee2 set up 4volunteers 10am
Marquee 2 break down 4volunteers After 7pm
Marquee3 set up 4volunteers 10am
Marquee 3 break down 4volunteers After 7pm
VCA Burgers BBQ fund raiser

4 volunteers

1-4
4-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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