1 day ago

Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition

James Wattie Retirement Village

The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.

For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.

What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.

Click read more for the recipe.

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2 days ago

Worst Xmas ever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share your Christmas mishaps below!

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15 hours ago

CHILDREN'S PAGEANT

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Tomorrow at 4pm. A short gathering, involving children and family in telling the Christmas story. Children can dress up as angels, shepherds, animals. ALL ARE WELCOME! 😀

16 hours ago

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

24 Dec at 4.00pm
Children's Pageant. Children can dress up angels, shepherds, animals.
24 Dec at 8.30pm
Christmas Candles Service
25 Dec at 10.00am
Christmas Day Service
ALL ARE WELCOME