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Our speaker this week was Judge Arthur (‘Art’) Tompkins, whose most impressive CV can be found on our website.
In addition to his duties as a lawyer and judge, Art has become an expert in the specialised field of Art Crime, about which he lectures widely, and studies further, especially in … View moreOur speaker this week was Judge Arthur (‘Art’) Tompkins, whose most impressive CV can be found on our website.
In addition to his duties as a lawyer and judge, Art has become an expert in the specialised field of Art Crime, about which he lectures widely, and studies further, especially in Europe.
It is an interesting and romantic subject. The theft or looting of artistic treasures goes back to the dawn of civilisation. In recent times it has involved colourful artifacts and even more colourful thieves. One such was the notorious Adam Worth, who was the model for Sherlock Holmes’ archenemy, Dr Moriarty.
Because art thieves tend to focus on the most valuable artworks, they often target high profile aristocratic owners, or the very rich. Other thefts are from galleries and museums, where the security measures are often slack, and far from what one sees in the movies.
Art Tompkins took us through the ‘Museum of the Missing’- works that have been stolen and never recovered. Some may have been destroyed.
The market for valuable artworks in opaque. The rich may not wish to admit to owning art, nor to admit when they have been stolen.
In Art’s opinion, artworks are stolen, not because they can be on-sold, but because they can be ransomed, usually to the insurer, or used as collateral for criminal loans. He doubts there are rich connoisseurs with stupendous secret collections.
Art is an accomplished speaker whose presentation was lavishly illustrated, and much appreciated by our members.
Preseason football open to boys and girls (Year 9-13)
4-5:30PM – Tawa College Top Field
Preseason training - 23 February 2020
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes
Preseason training – 1 March 2020 – Juniors only
Short fitness component… View morePreseason football open to boys and girls (Year 9-13)
4-5:30PM – Tawa College Top Field
Preseason training - 23 February 2020
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes
Preseason training – 1 March 2020 – Juniors only
Short fitness component followed by ball skills -
wear boots and bring sports shoes
Senior Boy Trials (1st & 2nd XI) – Top Field, Tawa College
Wednesday 26 February 6-7:30pm
Wednesday 4 March 6-7:30pm
Junior Boys Trials (Year 9 &10) – Top Field, Tawa College
Sunday 8 March 4-5:30pm
Sunday 15 March 4-5:30pm
Any queries regarding preseason training or trails please email: tawacollegefootball@gmail.com
Tawa College is currently looking for a 2nd XI Football Coach.
To find out more please contact Pare Wiki-Cummings, Sports Director sport@tawacollege.school.nz
Hi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?
It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little … View moreHi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?
It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little more expensive than some, its nutrient density makes for smaller portions with more readily absorbable nutrients.
Get more bang for your dog’s bite with 50% OFF your first order with code NEIGHBOURLY.
This also means a decrease in what comes out the other end... less 'picking up' what they’re 'putting down' at the dog park if you catch our drift.
The North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April
Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.
Bookings are limited. Visit … View moreThe North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April
Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.
Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.
Come along to our school in action day. We will be open for guided tours of the school between 10am and 2pm.
Register online at www.whitbycollegiate.school.nz...
So you've woken up and decided to take on that BIG problem, perhaps its helping homeless dogs or fighting climate change.
Yet as much as you'd like to act, you're stopped by some persistant piping doubts: where do I start? And even if I do something, will it really matter?
Maybe its … View moreSo you've woken up and decided to take on that BIG problem, perhaps its helping homeless dogs or fighting climate change.
Yet as much as you'd like to act, you're stopped by some persistant piping doubts: where do I start? And even if I do something, will it really matter?
Maybe its time to look to the humble honeybee for inspiration.
Most of the the lifespan of a worker bee (6 weeks in summer) is spent gathering nectar to make honey.
A bee makes only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime - a tiny fraction of the many kilograms a colony needs to survive. The most remarkable thing isn't that she does the work but that she doesn't even do it for herself. A bee won't directly benefit from the honey she makes; instead it will allow future generations to survive after she is gone.
This too is how we can change the world - not by worrying about the size of our contributions but getting in and joining with others.
Keep making honey - Your 1/12th of a teaspoon counts!
Porirua's own Virtuoso Strings are playing the opening concert in the TE ATA Festival at Te Rauparaha in Porirua on Saturday 22nd at 2:30pm – we are singing with Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu, who has come all the way from London to sing with us!
"O Matou Malaga" – the … View morePorirua's own Virtuoso Strings are playing the opening concert in the TE ATA Festival at Te Rauparaha in Porirua on Saturday 22nd at 2:30pm – we are singing with Samoan opera star Jonathan Lemalu, who has come all the way from London to sing with us!
"O Matou Malaga" – the VSO's Journey in music and video – you will be blown away by the music that these kids from East Porirua have made their own!
Tickets are cheap – only $12/$5!
www.festival.nz...
Does your garden require a makeover ? Weeds are the norm ? Trees look like the Forrest in lord of the rings ? Then it’s time for us to come sort it out for you 0272430941
Www.natureschoice.co.nz
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Always wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!
Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?
During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the… View moreAlways wanted to help New Zealand Red Cross?... now you can!
Our Red Cross Appeal is coming up and we would love your help. Can you spare an hour or two of your time to help vulnerable people in your community and overseas?
During 16-22 March 2020, we will have street collections around the country. We would love to have you on our team.
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