Doug finds family at Ryman
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.
The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!
What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.
Click to read Doug's story.
Spirited Conversations this week
Human Resources professional EMILY BISSETT, will address challenges
facing employers and employees in her presentation
THE CHANGING FACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
HOW IT WILL LOOK & FEEL IN THE FUTURE.
Work is beginning to look and feel very different across jobs, industries and the globe. What factors are influencing this; what are some of the implications for employees and employers in the ever-changing market, and what will the future of work look like?
When? Wednesday 22 May. Yaza opens for dining/drinks 6.00pm
Conversation 7.30 - 9.30pm
Where? Café Yaza, Montgomery Square Nelson,
Bring a friend, discuss, eat, drink, listen, question and comment.
Support our partners Yaza Café; come early and try the 'Spirited Conversations' menu!
Koha to cover costs – no reservations.
More info: Barry 0276327869; Karen 548 6241
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Hello, before attempting to build my own just wondered if anyone had anything similar to this?
Just gotta be tall enough for a short girl like me to climb onto a big horse!!
Thanks
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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80% Yes
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19.6% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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