Page 3 - August Sept 2019 NEWSLETTER

ALPINE UPDATE 1

Kia ora everyone, Winter has been kind to us so far.
We are well and truly into winter, with some frosty and Apart from the occasional fog and frost, the weather has
crisp mornings turning into lovely sunny days to warm us been good enough for groundsmen William and Richard
up. to get out and hard prune the roses. They have also
sprayed the lawns with sulphate of iron, which killed the
Recently we hosted the grandchildren of some of our moss that was starting to appear.
village residents in the school holidays for a clown show
We have been very busy sorting out our old storage area
in the lodge. It was lovely to see the children interacting
as we transition to the new facility beside the back
with their grandparents. Lulu the Clown did a very good
entrance gate off Prestons Park Drive. Karapo Peak Place
job of entertaining the young and the young at heart!
residents will be pleased to have the place to themselves
Thank you to those residents that pop in to my office, or once we have officially moved.
stop me around the village to let me know how much I would especially like to thank Mike this month for his
they love living here – it is heartening to know that we effort and enthusiasm, it is appreciated by the whole
make a difference to your life at Alpine View. team.
Remember, if you have a matter that you would like to Please take care around any areas that may freeze during
discuss with me, please see Reception in the first instance a frost. We do grit these areas, but they can still remain
as they are more than likely be able to help you. slippery.
Otherwise, please schedule a meeting at reception and I And finally, thank you for leaving a good gap in between
will do my best to see you as soon as possible. your wheelie bins so the driver can lift them to empty. It
has made a big difference and we haven't had any
I feel like the last Newsletter has just gone out, time does
complaints this month.
fly by. Soon, it will be springtime and we will all be
looking forward to summer. Phillip McGlinchy
Lisa Almond Maintenance Supervisor

Village Manager