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The first annual Good Neighbour of the Year awards were held on Saturday 29th August, after the AGM, at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane, Derby. There were 3 categories that people could nominate their friends and neighbours for - 1st the most helpful/friendliest shop assistant - this was won by Annie and Jane of the Old Rd Cafe, who received alot of nominations from their customers who all think they are great, friendly and go out of their way to give that extra special service. 2nd the Good Neighbour of the Year - this was won by Brian Bradbury of Uttoxeter Old Rd, wh...

The Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Community Association will be held on 29th August 2015 at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane, Derby DE1 1GL starting at 6.30pm. Followed by the first Good Neighbour of the Year Awards. All are welcome.

Our next event is Gala Day on Saturday 18th July, on Cheviot St Recreation Ground, starting at 11am until 4pm. This is a family fun day, with lots of different activities including a dog show, sports races for the young and young at heart. bouncy castle and obstacle course, charity stalls, refreshments, a table top sale, which you can participate in for the cost of just £5.00 for a pitch. The winners of the New Zealand Garden Competition will be announced. So hopefully we will have a great event, that the community will enjoy. Come and join us. If you are able to help us set up at 8.30am...

A big thank you to all that attended the jumble sale yesterday. Over 100 people attended, and we raised almost £260.00 (all but a few pence). A big thank you to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who came along to man the stalls, and donated items to the sale. It was much appreciated. Look out for the next big event, which is the Gala Day on Cheviot St Rec on Saturday 18th July 2015, starting at 11am.

Our next fundraiser will be a Jumble Sale, organised and ran by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It will be held at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, on Stepping Lane, Derby DE1 1Gl on Saturday 20th June at 3.00pm until about 4.30. Clothes, household goods, bric-a-brac, jewellery, a cake stall. Lots of bargains to be had, so come along and grab yourself one or two.