Frankton, Hamilton

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1003 days ago

Award Winning Moving & Delivery Company

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Another great review from one of our customers. If you're moving, then contact Smart Express to experience our award winning service.

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1003 days ago

YOUTH Money Workshop

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Ata Marie whanau, friends and family.
Another new exciting workshop coming up...
Following this will be a Youth Employability Workshop...details to come

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1003 days ago

Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill?

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Dinsdale Te Tiwha O Pareiiriwhare

We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have … View more
We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have to be a Hamilton City Libraries' member to join our classes?! All are welcome :)

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1003 days ago

Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill?

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Glenview Library Mangakootukutuku

We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have … View more
We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have to be a Hamilton City Libraries' member to join our classes?! All are welcome :)

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1003 days ago

Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill?

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Chartwell Library Kukutaaruhe

We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have … View more
We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have to be a Hamilton City Libraries' member to join our classes?! All are welcome :)

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1003 days ago

Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill?

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from St Andrews Library Waiwherowhero

We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have … View more
We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have to be a Hamilton City Libraries' member to join our classes?! All are welcome :)

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1003 days ago

Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill?

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Hamilton Central Library Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa

We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have … View more
We have dozens of new online classes with something for everyone! We supply you with any resources you may need. Each class has limited numbers and you must register your interest. Click on 'Read more' for our What's on Events Calendar.

Fun fact: Did you know you don't have to be a Hamilton City Libraries' member to join our classes?! All are welcome :)

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1003 days ago

Legendary Racing Motorcycles (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Legendary Racing Motorcycles (book)
by Mike Duckworth & Alan Seeley
Hardcover, extra large format, 160 pages, colour illustrated

2007

A selection of some of the greatest motorcycles ever to have graced the world's race circuits, showing what makes each of these hi-tech machines … View more
Legendary Racing Motorcycles (book)
by Mike Duckworth & Alan Seeley
Hardcover, extra large format, 160 pages, colour illustrated

2007

A selection of some of the greatest motorcycles ever to have graced the world's race circuits, showing what makes each of these hi-tech machines such an extraordinary piece of engineering. Packed with superb photographs and detailed information.

Excellent condition

Price: $12

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1004 days ago

Book Fair with Trudi

Jeff from Saint Andrews

Hi Booklovers!
Well we are certainly living in interesting times. I must say I am having a little difficulty keeping up with the changing Covid regulations and am really only concerned with how I can safely run my book fairs. If the worst comes to the worst and I think I am symptomatic then… View more
Hi Booklovers!
Well we are certainly living in interesting times. I must say I am having a little difficulty keeping up with the changing Covid regulations and am really only concerned with how I can safely run my book fairs. If the worst comes to the worst and I think I am symptomatic then I'll check the MOH website and follow their directions.

I have the dates for my Eureka Book Fairs for 2022 and suggest you diarise them:
4 – 13 March
3 – 12 June
2 – 11 September
2 – 11 December

So you see we have a book fair starting on Friday and our usual hours are 9am to 6pm. The Eureka Hall is on SH 26 between Hamilton and Morrinsville, on the corner of Hunter Road.

The Eureka Hall Committee met recently and decided that all hall hirers are now to require only persons with vaccination certificates and masks to enter the hall. Covid is spreading in Waikato so we all need to be careful. It would be appreciated if parents could supervise their little ones and ensure they don't run around the hall. Please maintain social distancing from people who are outside of your family or bubble. The first and last hours of the trading day are usually not so busy so you may want to try coming at different times.

Jennifer and I had an interesting time at Maramarua earlier this month. The locals were very supportive however the Aucklanders powered straight on to Coromandel or Tauranga without stopping. I am hoping to go back to Maramarua in October and have plans to get them to stop ...

I have been buying in quite a lot of fiction from my purple table authors lately so you may notice an increase in some of their prices but by paying for these books I believe that I am able to supply you with a greater range of books. I have managed to obtain quite a few books by Lee Child and some by Nora Roberts, both of whom are very popular. I get asked occasionally for Terry Brooks' books so I have managed to get a boxful from him.

You may even notice some books with my yellow stickers in the painted boxes if I think that those buyers may not look for their authors on the purple table.

Over the last few years I have often been asked for books on fishing and, with a lot of effort, I have managed to get a collection of books and DVDs together under Sport – Fishing.

Earlier in the week I went to Auckland and collected about 40 boxes, at least six of which contain children's books. Then a couple of days ago I went to Mangakino for another 25 or so boxes, and I still have a lot of unopened boxes in my shed. I also like to get odd (cheap) lots from Trade Me because that is often where I find the older, rather interesting books. Of course I still get emails offering me books so they are most welcome too.

Amongst the books collected from Mangakino were about 15 boxes of small Maori books. I believe they were from a school so there are quantities of each book but they are children's readers, and all I checked were in Maori. They would be excellent for a kura or any organisation teaching Maori to all ages. I have managed to get all 15 heavy boxes onto the stage. I am hoping to sell the Maori books as a bulk lot before my book fair starts. They need to be sold and brought down off the stage by midday on Thursday so I can set up my purple table books. Please email me back if you are interested and we can agree a time to view.

I will email you on Wednesday or Thursday with the time that I am opening for my subscribers on Thursday but remember that I will stay open until 8pm on Thursday night.

I look forward to seeing you at my Book Fair at Eureka from Friday 4th to Sunday 13th March.

Best wishes
Trudi

Price: $13

1004 days ago

We're almost halfway there...

Wasp Wipeout

Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation … View more
Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation drive - so stand with our forests, stand with our native wildlife, stand with our volunteers and show your support.

Donate now and let's rid Aotearoa New Zealand of this destructive pest.
DONATE NOW

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1005 days ago

Outside dining table and chairs

Paul and Jackii from Frankton

Giving away a wooden dining table and chairs that we have been using on our deck. The table is extendable. It is a bit rough but all good . Willing to exchange for a bottle of Chardonnay.

Negotiable

1005 days ago

The Right Way to Clean Velvet

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Is your velvet sofa looking less than luxe? Learn how to clean velvet furniture and keep it looking as sumptuous as the day you bought it.

Choosing velvet furniture is choosing to make a bold style statement in your space—there’s no ignoring its soft sheen, rich colour, and innate elegance. … View more
Is your velvet sofa looking less than luxe? Learn how to clean velvet furniture and keep it looking as sumptuous as the day you bought it.

Choosing velvet furniture is choosing to make a bold style statement in your space—there’s no ignoring its soft sheen, rich colour, and innate elegance. But velvet’s commanding presence also means that any discoloration or stains are that much more visible. No more hiding a dusty apartment…once the sunlight hits a velvet couch, there’s no hiding those annoying, allergy-inducing particles.

If you’ve opted for a bright, richly pigmented colour, like navy or chartreuse, we recommend avoiding direct sunlight, which can cause the fabric to fade. Consider window coverings substantial enough to protect your piece but lovely enough to catch the eye. Read on to learn how to clean velvet furniture and protect it from wear and tear and those inevitable spills.

Materials:
- Vacuum
- Absorbent cloth
- Soap and water or an upholstery cleaner
- Soft brush

Vacuum the fabric: Remember those pesky dust particles we were talking about? Well, in terms of regular maintenance, all you need to do to the item itself is give it a good dusting. We recommend regular vacuuming; a soft brush can also loosen surface dirt and brush it away.

Tackle spills the right way: If a friend does happen to spill their cocktail on your couch, White suggests blotting the area immediately with a clean, dry absorbent cloth. We then recommend mandating said friend to a different spot in your home. No one likes a party foul.

Test cleaning products: If a dried stain is staring you in the face and you just can’t help but do something about it, test any cleaning product (even basic soap and water) on a hidden spot to ensure it doesn’t ruin the fabric. Mix soap and water to create a sudsy solution. Use a soft cloth to blot the stain with the suds, then let the fabric dry completely.

Brush the fabric: Once the velvet is dry, use a soft, dry brush in the direction of the pile to restore its direction and loft. This will give the velvet that brand-new, never-been-touched look.

Turn to a professional: When in doubt, ask for help. It’s best to professionally clean the entire piece to ensure the colour remains uniform. To ensure your velvet furniture remains in optimal condition, you should have it professionally cleaned. Next up? Sit back, relax, and enjoy your good-as-new upholstery.

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1006 days ago

Comtricity 💡

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Thinking of changing power provider? Why not switch to Comtricity! 💡

By making the move to Comtricity, not only will you receive fair pricing and billing but you can support the Foundation as they share their profits with charities and schools in our community! 💙 💚

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1006 days ago

Green Flax roots.

Margaret Louise from Frankton

Free .
Contact Margaret direct please.

Free

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1006 days ago

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The Team from

These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos or for handmade place cards at a special dinner party. Paint them to co-ordinate with your room's décor or your party theme.

Find out how to create your own.

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