Melville, Hamilton

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

946 days ago

Do Thermal Curtains Really Work?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Curtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent… View moreCurtains, particularly thermal lined ones, can reduce heat loss by as much as 60%, depending on the type of windows your home is fitted with. The key to ensuring you get the most out of your curtains is in understanding exactly how heat is lost, and how the use of thermal lined curtains can prevent this.

Understanding the physics: You know the old saying that hot air rises? Well, during cold weather that is exactly what happens, and something called the reverse chimney effect comes into play.

It is widely accepted that cold air is denser, and therefore heavier, than warm air. When it’s cold outside the air close to the window is cooled and sinks down (due to its density increasing with the temperature change). When the cooled air sinks it’s replaced by warmer air from other parts of the room.

As you can imagine, this then creates a circulating current, taking all of your warm air and replacing it with cool air. And just like that, you have lost most of your heat, not just near the window, but in the entire room.

If your curtains are not fitted correctly they form a channel between the window and the curtain, creating a space for the cooled air to sit and increasing the effect of the reverse chimney. The most important aspect to note is that it is the power of each factor combined, which decreases heat loss. No single factor works in isolation.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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945 days ago

Your Holiday Started Here

The Team from Red Cross Shop Hamilton East

“The bargain hunt is on !
You don’t have to look far as we always have EGGcellent deals waiting for
you at our Red Cross Shop!”

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945 days ago

Scrabble Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

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946 days ago

Farmhouse Cooking (NZ Edition)

Cordwainer from Melville

Farmhouse Cooking (NZ Edition)
Mary Blackie.

Small inscription in pen inside, otherwise excellent condition.

1997 edition. Hardback, 390 pages

A fully illustrated cookbook presents more than five hundred delicious, taste-tempting recipes representing the best in wholesome farmhouse … View more
Farmhouse Cooking (NZ Edition)
Mary Blackie.

Small inscription in pen inside, otherwise excellent condition.

1997 edition. Hardback, 390 pages

A fully illustrated cookbook presents more than five hundred delicious, taste-tempting recipes representing the best in wholesome farmhouse cookery

In three parts: 'Recipes', 'Preserving', and 'Herbs and spices'.

Recipes are set out with the ingredients in italics at one side and the instructions in clear paragraphs. They are illustrated with colour photographs, often full page. There is an introduction with general instructions about cooking methods, and in an appendix there are suggestions about planning a menu.

Price: $10

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946 days ago

Simple Pleasures: The Free Range Cook (Annabel Langbein)

Cordwainer from Melville

Simple Pleasures: The Free Range Cook
Annabel Langbein.

2012. Hardback, 320 pages, excellent condition.

With SIMPLE PLEASURES, Annabel stays true to her philosophy that quality natural ingredients need little in the way of fussy preparation, cooking up an exciting new batch of recipes … View more
Simple Pleasures: The Free Range Cook
Annabel Langbein.

2012. Hardback, 320 pages, excellent condition.

With SIMPLE PLEASURES, Annabel stays true to her philosophy that quality natural ingredients need little in the way of fussy preparation, cooking up an exciting new batch of recipes using seasonal ingredients fresh from her kitchen garden.

As well as more than 150 delicious recipes, SIMPLE PLEASURES features menu suggestions drawn from the accompanying TV series, plus Annabel′s musings on living well in today′s fast-paced world.

Price: $10

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946 days ago

DUTCH LANGUAGE COURSES begin Thursday 12 May, 6:30-8:00pm

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to present our newest language programme, Introductory Dutch 101, Part 1. This course begins with learning some basic conversation, vocabulary and introductory grammar. Learning about Dutch culture is an integral a part of studying Dutch. This is Part 1 of a three-part … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to present our newest language programme, Introductory Dutch 101, Part 1. This course begins with learning some basic conversation, vocabulary and introductory grammar. Learning about Dutch culture is an integral a part of studying Dutch. This is Part 1 of a three-part course over 3 school terms specifically designed for new Dutch learners. All of our language and culture courses focus on teaching and learning only, and we do not expect you to study outside of class nor do we assign homework. Come and spend 12 class hours per Term (eight 1.5 hour weekly classes) learning Dutch and Dutch culture, and have some fun too! All of our language classes are designed for busy people.

Fore more information click on the Read More button below.

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946 days ago

WHAT FLOATS YOUR BLOAT?

Naturally Healthy

This week we are sharing a great little New York Times article on bloating (which is also the source for the funny little headline - “What floats your bloat?”). It explores some of the factors contributing to bloating, you may have experienced one or more of these in your own daily life. Next … View moreThis week we are sharing a great little New York Times article on bloating (which is also the source for the funny little headline - “What floats your bloat?”). It explores some of the factors contributing to bloating, you may have experienced one or more of these in your own daily life. Next up, we’re outlining some key dietary ways to help you mitigate these annoying symptoms.
Read the full blog,

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946 days ago

Your holidays starts here!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

Get ready for the long weekend! we have all sorts of fun things to do on your break. We have warm winter clothing and an excellent range of plus sized new menswear.
It’s all here waiting to be found.
We are closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday but we are open on Saturday so come on in and… View more
Get ready for the long weekend! we have all sorts of fun things to do on your break. We have warm winter clothing and an excellent range of plus sized new menswear.
It’s all here waiting to be found.
We are closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday but we are open on Saturday so come on in and say hi.

946 days ago

Large-Scale Free Range Poultry Opportunity

Arotahi Agribusiness

Elstow Free Range Poultry is a significant agribusiness operation underpinned by a long-term supply contract to household name Inghams, mostly modern improvements, consistent and inflation-linked cashflows, and a versatile land holding located in the sought-after Matamata-Piako District. Know more

947 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Web Events
Held on the third Sunday of each month at 8:00am - 9:00am

Free monthly online meeting on Zoom with three 10 minute speakers and followed by member sharing. Anyone can join from their phone, desktop, mobile and tablet devices. ALL WELCOME



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947 days ago

Career Navigator 🧡

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Career Navigator guides young people on their career journey, they get real world experience in fields in which they are interested in and an idea of what their future career path may look like 🧡💼

Find out more about Career Navigator through the link below.

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947 days ago

Tracing Family History in New Zealand (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Tracing Family History in New Zealand
Anne Bromell

Paperback, 196 pages

1988 edition

Tiny dog-ear on cover, otherwise very good condition.

Covers how and where to conduct research, material available that will assist the researcher, outlines standard research procedures and has an … View more
Tracing Family History in New Zealand
Anne Bromell

Paperback, 196 pages

1988 edition

Tiny dog-ear on cover, otherwise very good condition.

Covers how and where to conduct research, material available that will assist the researcher, outlines standard research procedures and has an index of addresses and publications. (Also available is Tracing Family History Overseas.)

Price: $10

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947 days ago

The Art of Marbling: Techniques for creating painted marble effects

Cordwainer from Melville

The Art of Marbling: Techniques for creating painted marble effects
by Stuart Spencer
Paperback, 128 pages, colour illustrated.

1988

Excellent condition

This book describes how to capture the essence of polished stone in paint, in order to transform a living room, kitchen, or bathroom. … View more
The Art of Marbling: Techniques for creating painted marble effects
by Stuart Spencer
Paperback, 128 pages, colour illustrated.

1988

Excellent condition

This book describes how to capture the essence of polished stone in paint, in order to transform a living room, kitchen, or bathroom. The guide combines interior design ideas and advice on basic techniques with a series of step-by-step photographs to demonstrate 12 marble effects.

Price: $10

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947 days ago

Waikato Tramping Club

Selwyn from Fitzroy

Discover the great outdoors, get fit, make friends, learn bushcraft skills. Join us on our trips www.wtc.org.nz.... Monthly meetings 1st Wednesday, St Stephens Hall, Ohaupo Road, 7.30 pm.

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953 days ago

TWO-DAY KID’S CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

todd from EarthDiverse

18th-19th April 2022, 9:00-1:30pm
With this short creative arts school holiday workshop for kids aged 8-13 years, we’ll explore, through photos, paintings, visual materials, and using all of our senses, concentrate on the visual and develop our children’s abilities to see things differently. … View more
18th-19th April 2022, 9:00-1:30pm
With this short creative arts school holiday workshop for kids aged 8-13 years, we’ll explore, through photos, paintings, visual materials, and using all of our senses, concentrate on the visual and develop our children’s abilities to see things differently. In this workshop, we’ll challenge our students to THINK by giving them tools to find ways of representing any concept. We’ll explore possible reasons for WHY we chose one way of creating and not other, understanding how trends, culture, generation or mood affects our choices. We’ll also traverse time and space to learn basic knowledge about the HISTORY of the Visual Arts.

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