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Hey Everyone,
Would you like to learn to knit? If the answer is yes, I have good news.
Registrations are now open for Block 1 Beginners, Knit a Stitch Workshops.
Choose from:
Tuesday 12:30-2pm or
Wednesday 12:30-2pm
Workshops are run from my home in Lower Hutt and will be starting on Tuesday … View moreHey Everyone,
Would you like to learn to knit? If the answer is yes, I have good news.
Registrations are now open for Block 1 Beginners, Knit a Stitch Workshops.
Choose from:
Tuesday 12:30-2pm or
Wednesday 12:30-2pm
Workshops are run from my home in Lower Hutt and will be starting on Tuesday 18th of August and Wednesday 19th August.
Registrations close on the 11th of August
There are only 5 spaces available in each group so be in quick!
Workshops run for 5 weeks, the cost covers everything you need to complete the block so no need to rush out and buy needles and yarn! All workshops include a drink and nibbles.
Bring a friend, have some fun and learn something new!
If you would like to learn to knit and would like more information please email me.
createdbycraftychick@gmail.com
Note: If this time doesn't suit, I do run classes on a Wednesday night and I also have Workshops that are more advanced. Please also email me if you might be interested in other options as you can register advance.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Craftychick
Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a … View moreDo you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
A long-awaited cycleway between Days Bay and Pt Howard is a huge relief for “terrified” cyclists. …
Now is the time! Class tonight, 6PM Avalon Public Hall! If this is your first time at one of our classes then it's FREE. Walk-ins are welcome but you can book in at www.stateofmotion.co.nz... and learn more about that our classes are all about. :)
...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our… View more...is Vincent the Teddy Bear, nominated by Eibs O’Leary from Warkworth.
Un-bear-lievable! Check out the awesome set up that won the AMI Kind Neighbour a couple of weeks ago. Have you got a neighbour you'd like to recognise? Nominate them here!
“I would like to nominate and THANK our great neighbour's living at Viv Davie Martin Drive for their creativity and huge effort during lock down. They lifted all our spirits with their daily Teddy bear reenactment on how to keep busy. Each day people came to see what Teddy bear was up to. With keen interest kids in our neighbourhood even gave Teddy a proper name...meet Vincent LOL! It's through times like this that such acts of goodness should be acknowledged and the memories they hold forever treasured. A selected few photos of Vincent's daily lockdown activities "thanks Vincent :)"
Tired of having your recycling blow away on a windy day?
We have some options to make kerbside rubbish and recycling better in Lower Hutt, and it would be great to know what you think.
Visit us to find out more and give your feedback.
It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.
• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse)… View more• The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
• Flax is the earliest known natural textile fabric seen used in about 5000 BC. Flax is the material used to make linen which is seeing a huge come back today in drapery and upholstery.
• Nike (with subsidiary Converse) is the largest fashion company in the world, with a market value of $105 billion.
• There is evidence that cotton and wool were used to create natural fabrics in about 3000 BC and evidence of silk use in 2500 BC in China.
• China is the largest maker and exporter of silk in the world and has been for 100’s of years.
• The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
• The earliest evidence of fabric textiles has been found in Turkey, Egypt, and Israel.
• The creation of man-made fibres has only been within the last 100 years. Rayon was the first man-made fibre created in 1910 and it was called ‘artificial silk’. Viscose is the most common form of Rayon.
• More than 70 percent of the world's population uses second-hand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as second-hand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fibre for insulation products, upholstery, fibreboard, and mattresses.
• Microfibre or Ultrasuede was invented over 20 years ago in Japan. Microfibre is the thinnest of all man-made fibres, even finer than silk. it is 100 times finer than a human hair.
• Acrylic is a man-made fibre that has a soft, wool-like hand, is machine washable and has excellent colour retention. It is often an additive to textiles to take advantage of these properties.
• Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
• Nylon is also man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience, and superior abrasion resistance. Nylon replaced silk stockings for women in the early part of the 20th century.
• The highest quality cotton comes from Egypt.
• Textiles and shoes make up 12% of landfill sites.
• Bamboo is a grass that has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen. It has natural wicking ability that pulls moisture away from the skin so it can be useful in reducing moisture related odour. It also has natural anti-bacterial qualities. Bamboo grows quickly and does not need pesticides to thrive, making it one of the more sustainable textile sources.
Dirty textiles? We can probably help with that - 0800 579 0501.
We've changed our name! We're still the same friendly Real Estate team, but with a new name that is easier to pronounce.
We're also very excited to announce our new Property Management Company, CK &Co Property Management which means we are now a one-stop shop for all your … View moreWe've changed our name! We're still the same friendly Real Estate team, but with a new name that is easier to pronounce.
We're also very excited to announce our new Property Management Company, CK &Co Property Management which means we are now a one-stop shop for all your property needs.
Our aim is to provide a boutique-style Property Management service, similar to our Real Estate service, catering to a range of clients and will design a package to suit their specific needs.
Talk to us about a Free Market Appraisal or your Property Management needs, we'd love to hear from you!
Where were the Taita Post Office Workshops, very modern and fancy place.
Is it near Taita College, Eastern Hutt?
Anyone know a person who worked there please?
Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel.
Is your garden messy, overgrown or just in need of general maintenance? Price Smart works with YOU to ensure your garden is left at a standard we’re both happy with.
For a reasonable estimate, visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View moreAt every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.
Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.
Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.
Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.
Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Is this still on.
Was advertised here a couple of weeks back, but nothing since.
Was to be about 20 car boots at Maungaraki Baptish church land.
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
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