590 days ago

Why Leonie loves lawn bowls

Jean Sandel Retirement Village

For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.

So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.

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Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.

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4 hours ago

Exploring the history of Taranaki through photo archives

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Taranaki Daily News has been shining a light on local history by sharing images from the New Plymouth District Council’s Puke Ariki Heritage Collections 📸

Recently, the archives put out a call for help—asking if anyone recognises the two unidentified people in this photograph.

Do these faces look familiar to you? Any ideas?
🌞 Do you have any historic images of local faces or places that you think would be of interest to your community?

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4 hours ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

Resene

For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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