Welcome to Whareora Community House
Hello everyone and welcome to Whareora Community House, near Barrington Mall.
We offer a friendly and safe environment to meet other people, with an Activities Programme including Groups, Lunches and Bus trips, and a Book and Puzzle Library. There are no Membership Fees and everyone is welcome to attend. Visit the House for details - the office is attended Tues-Thurs 10.00am-1pm or call Jane on 03 337 2731 or email: office.whareora@gmail.com.
Our updated Opportunity Shop (Clothes and Accessories) is open on weekdays 10.00am-1pm. And from 1 October 2022 we will also be open on Saturday mornings, 10.00am-1pm.
In addition, we have a Comfortable Lounge Room with Kitchen and tables/chairs for hire at affordable rates. This would suit coffee circles, activity groups, small choirs, meetings etc.
Come in and see us - you will be sure to receive a warm welcome.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.9% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.5% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below