SOA&P GIANT PUMPKIN COMPETITION & FAMILY DAY
South Otago A&P Society are having their 3rd Giant Pumpkin Competition..
Pumpkins most be presented on Sunday, 28th April for the official weigh in at the Cattle Shed, A&P Showgrounds, Balclutha.
Prizes for the Heaviest & Best in Show,
Also there will be the Pumpkin Pie Bake Off & Ugliest Vegetables Classes..Due to unforeseen circumstances the Hay/Baleage Competition & Auction will now be held on Friday 26 April, please email if you would like more details
AUTUMN FLING HORSE SHOW 9am start & SO Pony Club Dressage Day; from 1pm.. Great event for more Rider & Horse/Pony Show experience before you mothball your show gear for winter. Schedule from our Secretary; Heather Dudfield soap@unifone.net.nz
There will also be Family Entertainment provided Wayne Mcewan Magic Guy & His Songs-Music by Ronel Hunter, Food, Coffee & Trade/Craft Stalls at the Pumpkin event..
FREE ADMISSION
Contact Kate Wilson 0211449740
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.