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This week Friday Feathered Friend features words and a picture from Louise Thomas.
"Why, hello there. I'm your official neighbourhood fruit sampler. I've come to check on the plums. Kererū/wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae). Bird number 44 in 2022."
Hi everyone, we meet every Sunday at the Caledonian Hall, 55 Weld St, Feilding at 10.30am. This Sunday we have Cheryl Allen from Palmerston North as our guest medium. Come along for some healing and a demonstration of clairvoyance. You are invited to stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat … View moreHi everyone, we meet every Sunday at the Caledonian Hall, 55 Weld St, Feilding at 10.30am. This Sunday we have Cheryl Allen from Palmerston North as our guest medium. Come along for some healing and a demonstration of clairvoyance. You are invited to stay after the service for a cuppa and a chat and also our weekly $1 raffle.
Enquires, Valerie 029-902-9555
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?
Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.
For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View moreFor many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?
Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.
For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 8 - 9pm: "Supersonic 70s" - with Chunky Geoff Dorset...
* Fri 9 - 10pm: "Kick up the 80s" - one of Tanya's favourites from Chunky Geoff - email him to get a shout out on … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 8 - 9pm: "Supersonic 70s" - with Chunky Geoff Dorset...
* Fri 9 - 10pm: "Kick up the 80s" - one of Tanya's favourites from Chunky Geoff - email him to get a shout out on his show: chunkygeoff@gmail.com !
* Fri 10 - 11pm: "Retrospect 60s Garage Punk show" - from one of our fellow Access stations; FREE FM, Hamilton - thanks Phil Grey!
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Graeme Joyes chats with Paul Bright from Bright's Photo Lab, Mahara Place, Waikanae who is closing his doors after more then 22 years...
* Sat 9.30am: "Kapiti WEA" - Todd Zaner talks with Roger Pitchforth about upcoming courses.
* Sat 10am: "The Blues Train" - with Ryan Gatling - another groovy, entertaining hour of blues and jazz.
* Sat 11.30am: "At the table with Gail" - Gail Hall is back with 4 recipes for you to attempt and a bit of a chat...
* Sat 12midday: "Green Thumbs and Dirty Fingers" - From Fresh FM - Nelson's Access radio station.
* Sat 2pm: "NZ Music" - this time around hosted by Todd Zaner who'll take you back 40 years with NZ Music from 1982!
* Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: "NZ Retro weekly top 40" - a weekly show presented by Rob Walker this weekend featuring music from March 1988...
* Sunday 4pm: "Kapiti GAY" - Tony Reed presents a show about the story of West Side Story.
* Sun 8.30pm: "World Maritime Memories" - with our Wallace Trickett. Interesting and informative sea-faring stories and history.
* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" - Green MP Jan Logie catches up with host Graham Priest.
Have a splendid, safe weekend folks!
We have around 6000 plants over numerous native varieties. We are on-site most days, just let us know when you wish to visit. See contact number below
Specials.
Small cabbage trees in 10cm pots grown in pairs or triples. (See picture) These are planted in pairs/triples so they grow in a cluster… View moreWe have around 6000 plants over numerous native varieties. We are on-site most days, just let us know when you wish to visit. See contact number below
Specials.
Small cabbage trees in 10cm pots grown in pairs or triples. (See picture) These are planted in pairs/triples so they grow in a cluster and spread out and upwards from each other. Per pot $5.00, for 10 or more $4.50 each. (Larger sizes also in stock)
Ake Ake Seedlings - 5cm Pots $2 ea or 10 for $15
Carex Testacea 10cm pot $4.50 each or 10 for $40
Much more to see when you visit. Make an appointment to visit now if you have some planting needs!
FAIRVIEW is a small Kapiti based nursery with stocks of various locally sourced native trees, flaxes and grasses. We have over 100 native species in our nursery.
Please phone to arrange a visit: 0274 933 626 (Appointment Only Please).
www.fairviewnursery.co.nz......
CS Law Directors Doug Rowan, Hannah Wood, Daniel Vincent and Peter McKenzie-Bridle are excited to announce our brand new Wellington Litigation office opening in April.
The Wellington office will work in tandem with our Head Office in Levin.
Anyone know of community garden or group; or person who needs "a whole lot of pots" different sizes? Phone 0276474237
My husband bought these shoes in from Australia but they are a bit tight. Size 14 but would be more a size 13. Never worn. price is per pair.
Help Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.
To… View moreHelp Resene raise awareness for Epilepsy NZ. Buy any purple testpot during March and Resene will donate $1 to Epilepsy NZ. Offer applies to all Resene purple 60 mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-31 March 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops NZ.
To find your nearest Resene ColorShop, click here. To find out more about Epilepsy NZ and how you can help, visit the Epilepsy NZ website. Happy purple painting!
Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!
Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....
To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
Volunteers needed, age 65 years or over for a research study exploring an investigational vaccine for RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – a virus that commonly occurs during the winter months, that can cause infections in the breathing passages and lungs. Interested? Click on Learn more
I have an aluminium window approx 2m by 1,5m Free. The lower left pane in picture is cracked. The rest in fine. Upper right pane opens and it is FREE.
Window is in Elizabeth Street Waikanae.
Call 0272332951 to arrange time to view.
If you are finding it hard to get hold of KN95 masks, or finding them too expensive, you could perhaps consider the next best thing: Silk.
A number of studies have shown that silk is effective at repelling droplets, with one study showing the best results were the KN95 masks, the next best were … View moreIf you are finding it hard to get hold of KN95 masks, or finding them too expensive, you could perhaps consider the next best thing: Silk.
A number of studies have shown that silk is effective at repelling droplets, with one study showing the best results were the KN95 masks, the next best were silk masks.
These can be made at home, and do have a number of advantages. They can be washed numerous times and dry quickly. They are soft and don't tend to aggravate the skin and generally provide a good seal around the nose. They are a natural product and environmentally preferable to polyester disposable masks. They can be made cheaply.
I have attached a pattern based on a KN95 mask, as it appears when folded. you will need to cut 8 pieces, double layers front and back and then join the middle seam for each side, insert a cotton inner layer, a metal strip across the nose area (you can get these from a disposable mask), close the seam around the outer edge and attach the elastic.
An old silk scarf or shirt is ideal to make these. I have also spoken to the recycle shop at the Otaihanga transfer station and they will collect any silk items that come in so people can use them for mask making.
Kapiti Carers are a wonderful group of Kapiti volunteers helping the vulnerable with transport to hospitals and doctor’s appointments in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and locally.
Donations/Koha keep this invaluable service going because, as you all know, the volunteers all use their own … View moreKapiti Carers are a wonderful group of Kapiti volunteers helping the vulnerable with transport to hospitals and doctor’s appointments in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and locally.
Donations/Koha keep this invaluable service going because, as you all know, the volunteers all use their own vehicles and are faced with ever-increasing fuel costs.
Recommended donation for Wellington & Hutt Valley $60, Kenepuru $40 and $20 for a local appointment, all including the return journey and waiting for you during your appointment!.
Contact people
Louise Scott
Paraparaumu 0210525640
Angela Letch
Paraparaumu 04 9051156
Helen-Mary Foley
Paraparaumu 0272953991
Diana Ponsford
Waikanae 042938590
PLENTY OF PRIOR NOTICE PLEASE!
And you might have seen our lovely Diana in the paper this week asking for people to consider volunteering - please do give Diana a ring if you have time to help 😊😊😊
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. 🍂
Thinking of selling this autumn?
Talk to me today and see how you could save!😀
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☎️ Brendon 0800 87 68 254
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