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I am clearing out my storage area and have a Glass table and 6 chairs
4 are light grey with low backs
2 are dark grey with high back (brought at Briscoes)
$250 onco
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View moreTime spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.
Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
From the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.
Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever … View moreFrom the writers of last year’s acclaimed Pantomime Alice in Wonderland, comes a brand-new look at the much loved, magical fairy tale of Cinderella.
Our all-time favourite Dame, Gavin Rutherford plays the Fairy Godmother, Rosie Bubble. Can she make her magic work properly? Will she ever achieve her fairy wings? Could things possibly end happily ever after for Cinderella?
Celebrate the festive season with this fabulous family comedy jam-packed with singing, dancing, up-to-the-minute jokes for the adults and a sizeable dose of magic and slapstick for the kids.
Cinderella The Pantomime at Circa Theatre
14 Nov - 20 Dec & 2 - 16 Jan
Written by Simon Leary & Gavin Rutherford
Directed by Susan Wilson
Music arranged & directed by Michael Nicholas Williams
Check out this amazing video which shows the extent of the flooding in Napier.
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A well established ice plant
This one has a very large flower for an iceplant.
Potted and ready to transplant out.
LIkes a sunny spot. DOesn't mind sandy soil.
Thanks for Looking.
This weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have … View moreThis weeks, I am using a story I wrote about cycling promoter Jorge Sandoval in 2017. I hope you enjoy it.
Cyclist Jorge Sandoval has a story that deserves to be widely known.
Recently, he was honoured with a Lifetime Service Award by Cycling New Zealand.
In the nearly quarter of a century I have been a journalist, I have been lucky to meet many interesting people.
But one person who will always stand out is Jorge.
I first met him when he came to the Hutt News looking for publicity for the Tour of Wellington.
Over time, I got to know him well and understand his fascinating story, including his time in a Chilean concentration camp.
Initially, he did not want to talk about when he was thrown into the camp by the Pinochet regime aged 19. He was tortured and saw many fellow prisoners die.
One of the few prisoners to survive the camp, he began a remarkable journey that would ultimately lead to Lower Hutt.
He fled to Argentina and in 1976 came to New Zealand as a refugee.
His first job was working in a Petone factory where the workers treated him as if he was "dumb" because he could not speak English.
Trying to blend in, he picked up some of the words his fellow workers used, including the F...word.
Much to his embarrassment, the Chilean ambassador had to explain its meaning.
Jorge found refuge in cycling and once he joined a club, he soon flourished and was good enough to represent New Zealand.
The lack of local events to ride in eventually annoyed him so much, he set up the Tour of Wellington. It would become an international event.
Jorge lived for cycling and what he regarded as Kiwis' indifference to the sport infuriated him.
When retailers in Lower Hutt and Petone complained about streets being closed for the Tour, he was blunt in his assessment that they were small-minded and lacked vision.
As I got to know him he opened up about his time in the concentration camp.
He was never bitter and his ability to move on was commendable.
Jorge deserves his recent recognition but at a time when some people oppose New Zealand taking refugees, he serves as a reminder as to why we should be generous as a country.
Forty-one years after starting work in a Petone factory, Jorge is a highly successful promoter. He has helped family members settle here, runs his own business and has organised more than 30 international cycling tours.
That is pretty good for a bloke who arrived in our country with nothing but a good attitude.
Masterton Horticultural Society are holding their annual Iris and flower show on Saturday 14th November 1-3p.m in Young Citizens Hall, Chapel Street. All are welcome to visit and show. More information from Viv 06 377 4758.
On Sunday 15 November at Carrington Park in Carterton KOKOMAI presents Kazoo, an exciting outdoor experience for the whole family, with fast paced hula hoops, graceful handstands, impressive acrobatics, and of course, playful audience interaction. There are two shows to watch, the first at … View moreOn Sunday 15 November at Carrington Park in Carterton KOKOMAI presents Kazoo, an exciting outdoor experience for the whole family, with fast paced hula hoops, graceful handstands, impressive acrobatics, and of course, playful audience interaction. There are two shows to watch, the first at 10.30am and the second at 2.30pm. For those who want to get hands-on themselves, there will be workshops at 11.15am and 1.25pm.
Carrington Park Basketball Court, High Street, Carterton
Sunday 15 November 2020
FREE PERFORMANCES, no ticket required: 10.30am and 2.30pm
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Hi Neighbourly folk, this is an easy one.
Who are these gentlemen and what is the significance of the picture?
KENWOOD DUST BUSTER .
Wet and dry but not been used for wet.
Model HV170
8.5v. d.c.
… View moreKENWOOD DUST BUSTER .
Wet and dry but not been used for wet.
Model HV170
8.5v. d.c.
1300mAh
85W
Comes with charger and two attachments.
Handy for cleaning up small jobs.
Comes with charger and holder which could be attached to the wall.
Have taken pics to show inside so you can see how it pulls apart easily to empty it.
Has not been used much.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
Six white soup ramikins with saucers in as new condition.
Scarcely if ever used.
$20 for the set.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.… View moreSix white soup ramikins with saucers in as new condition.
Scarcely if ever used.
$20 for the set.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
I am selling these on behalf.
What a great combination in Featherston this Saturday (Nov 14) - Booktown presents Annabel Langbein talking with with David Cohen about her new memoir Bella: My Life in Food at 3pm at the Anzac Hall complex in Bell Street, Featherston.Before and after Annabel's event taste delights from … View moreWhat a great combination in Featherston this Saturday (Nov 14) - Booktown presents Annabel Langbein talking with with David Cohen about her new memoir Bella: My Life in Food at 3pm at the Anzac Hall complex in Bell Street, Featherston.Before and after Annabel's event taste delights from the Wairarapa and get the Christmas shopping done early at the
Artisan Food Fair from 1pm-5pm. Featuring over 20 Wairarapa artisan food producers and cookbook stalls. Great!
www.booktown.org.nz...
Despite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native … View moreDespite the bad early morning weather last Saturday we had a fantastic time meeting with members of the community at the Pāuatahanui Lamb & Calf Day.
We had conversations with over 300 people about sediment in our streams, riparian planting, wetlands, pest plants, pest animals and native planting.
Kids got to play with our catchment model to learn about sediment, streams, gullies and wetlands. We did trapping demonstrations and swapped weeds from gardens with gorgeous native plants! 🌱
Meet Sydney from Napier. His owner, Lisa Brownlee, says he enjoys the warmer weather.
The Pet of the Day will no longer be appearing in the Dominion Post and instead you will find it on Neighbourly every Saturday. If you want your pet featured, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz
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