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Make your sewing/crafting dreams come true at the Wairarapa's first "Fabric-a-brac" sale.
Over 20 stallholders will be set up in the Greytown Town Hall on Sat 23rd Jan, with an incredible array of fabric, patterns, zips and buttons on offer. All proceeds to Hospice Wairarapa. … View moreMake your sewing/crafting dreams come true at the Wairarapa's first "Fabric-a-brac" sale.
Over 20 stallholders will be set up in the Greytown Town Hall on Sat 23rd Jan, with an incredible array of fabric, patterns, zips and buttons on offer. All proceeds to Hospice Wairarapa. Co-incides with Greytown famous Sidewalk Sale which is on all three weekend days.
Award-winning Ali Harper is bringing her show The Look of Love to Circa Theatre from 23 Jan – 20 Feb!
Showcasing the extensive hit songs of the one and only Burt Bacharach, prepare to be wowed as Ali delivers a non-stop feast for the heart and soul.
‘I Say A Little Prayer,’ ‘Close To … View moreAward-winning Ali Harper is bringing her show The Look of Love to Circa Theatre from 23 Jan – 20 Feb!
Showcasing the extensive hit songs of the one and only Burt Bacharach, prepare to be wowed as Ali delivers a non-stop feast for the heart and soul.
‘I Say A Little Prayer,’ ‘Close To You,’ ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart,’ ‘Alfie,’ ‘Walk On By,’ ‘What The World Needs Now’ all made famous by the likes of Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Karen Carpenter and Cilla Black.
“Genuine charm and vocal prowess” Theatreview, Christchurch
“Do yourself a favour, treat yourself to a ticket and witness a masterful artist at work.” Backstage, Christchurch.
This week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.
"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down … View moreThis week we are featuring the kingfisher, with words and a picture from Louise Thomas. They are often hard to spot but are one of the most beautiful birds you will see.
"Sacred kingfishers/kōtare (Todiramphus sanctus) seem special to me. A lightning flash of brilliant blue as they nip down from the power lines over the river or one of the posts they like to perch on to snatch a crab or little fish – the strike operation takes only seconds, barely breaking the water. I’ve almost given up trying to catch one on my camera diving. They are ruthless with their food, smashing in on their post, presumably to kill it, before swallowing it whole. I haven’t seen him for a few months, but I had one who liked to visit the garden off and on. He was a loveable, if badly behaved, guest, throwing up indigestible crab bits and staking out the compost bin where a mouse lives – he used to watch it with such intensity, like he was trying to use his mind meld powers to make the mouse run out. Come to think of it, I haven't seen the mouse for awhile either. Hmmm. Here is a young chap (an immature) with his chest still mottled from Pauatahanui the other day."
Gathering together during the holidays can lead us to notice changes in our loved ones and their needs, especially if there has been some time between visits.
Starting a conversation about care isn’t always easy but like many things, sometimes you just need to take the first step.
To help … View moreGathering together during the holidays can lead us to notice changes in our loved ones and their needs, especially if there has been some time between visits.
Starting a conversation about care isn’t always easy but like many things, sometimes you just need to take the first step.
To help nurture those conversations, we invite you to our Care Centre Open Days at your local Ryman village. A tour will give you first-hand experience of our village communities and the exceptional care we provide. Care options include the extra support of a serviced apartment, resthome, hospital and specialist dementia care.
This weeks story is about an ex SPCA pet called Churchill, who found a new home with his new mum Danni.
"We adopted Churchill back in November and he has been an absolute darling! He settled in really well. He loves a lot of attention, which is great because I mostly work from home, so he is … View moreThis weeks story is about an ex SPCA pet called Churchill, who found a new home with his new mum Danni.
"We adopted Churchill back in November and he has been an absolute darling! He settled in really well. He loves a lot of attention, which is great because I mostly work from home, so he is basically my new best friend. We are really pleased to have him in our family."
Can anyone recommend a nursery that sells large (over 1m in height) pohutukawa trees? Preferably in the Wellington- Wairarapa region. Thank you.
Our Pet of the Day today is Ninja who lives with Tracy Pattle.
"This is Ninja he sleeps like this all the time very chilled out as he takes his cat nap."
If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say what suburb you are from.
Neat event here - super duper family friendly. Le Grá (used to be Loopline vineyard) is a lovely spot.
PRE SALES ONLY - get your ticket HERE now: legra.co.nz...
Garage sale:
35 Murray Street, Wallaceville
16 January 8-10am
Books, clothes (kids), collectibles, antiques, kids toys & games etc, some china, EPNS items....
Lots of great bargains!
See you then!
Stuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app … View moreStuff Wellington is launching a campaign to get people to start using the
Covid-19 tracer app.
New Zealand is still exposed to the new, more contagious, strains of Covid-19 despite the Government recently bolstering its border and pre-departure defences.
The number of daily Covid-19 tracer app scans has dropped from one million a day, at its height, to the current low of 300,000.
That means that if the more contagious variants get into the community, it will be hard to trace contacts.
Are you scanning? If not why not?
If you do not want your comments used by Stuff please put NFP.
Canna Lily - vibrant yellow with orange spotty throat or tropicana orange flowers $10 each
Liriope - Small $1
Sisyrinchium - yellow - $2.50
Baby's Tears $4
Nasturtium - $2.50
Rosemary, Parsley and Thyme - All $3 ea
Pickup in greytown
We love the drive up this hill - imagine riding it in the summer heat! See the racing today up Admiral hill. Bit of local humour here too.
Buy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!
Discounts off the … View moreBuy Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products and get the GST value (15% off the full retail price) off the normal price. Plus if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder, get an extra 5% off - Hurry offer ends soon!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 2 February 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
If you don't have a Resene DIY Card, sign up free online or while you are in store.
Happy decorating!
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