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Experts in Covered Outdoor Living Areas
At Shades Direct we use construction grade aluminium, 316 marine grade stainless steel fixings and 6mm flat sheet roofing.
We are best in class in terms of quality and workmanship. Our Outsider and Clearspan awnings are bespoke made to measure for your home.
Don’t be fooled by compromise’s!
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Show us your winter craft or DIY projects
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!
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New World's 'Fresh Friday'
Not sure if it is just our local one but two weeks ago they had Granny Smith at $1.99/kg (and I bought a lot and made three excellent Apple Crumbles), last week it was Oranges at $1.99, and yesterday it was Bananas at $1.99 (and I see a Banana Cake in my near future … which isn't surprising as I'll make it myself). Kudos - affordable fruit and veggies is to be applauded.