Wedding dresses old and new on show
This week, we're celebrating love in all its forms, with some of our residents celebrating by sharing cherished memories, including their wedding dresses and the beautiful stories behind them.
An array of wedding dresses, ranging from the modern to the traditional, were on display along with dozens of amazing wedding photos dating back to the 1800s in a nod to Valentine’s Day.
“With it being Valentine’s Day this week, we wanted something that would be inclusive of all the residents, those who are still lucky enough to have their partners but also those sharing happy memories of those that they have lost.”
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Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
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Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
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.
Exploring the history of Taranaki through photo archives
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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