1441 days ago

POST LOCKDOWN GROCERY SURPLUS

David Dorey from St Joseph's Parish Dannevirke

A small survey has indicated some folk may have "overshopped" prior to lockdown and may have too much dried pasta, rice and canned food than usually needed.
You can give any surplus to St.Vincent de Paul (Vinnies) for their food parcels, delivered throughout Tararua District.Everything accepted.
Our friends Kindness and consideration have not left the building, and my be needed more than before as the numbers of those in need are likely to increase.
Please leave donations at St.Vincent de Pauls Vinnie shop in High St.Dannevirke opposite BNZ or
St.Josephs School (Allardice or McPhee streets ) where the team can take contactless collection.
Goods will be co-ordinated with Vinnies scheme,
OR call David on 0274 949179 for help or collection.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
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3 days ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Julia Wallace Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

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