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It is with regret that we need to inform you that due to the current global pandemic Covid 19 virus, the Caccia Birch Bridal Fair 2020 is being postponed to Sunday 16th August 2020.
We feel this is the right decision in order to protect the health and safety of the vendors and community.
Thank … View moreIt is with regret that we need to inform you that due to the current global pandemic Covid 19 virus, the Caccia Birch Bridal Fair 2020 is being postponed to Sunday 16th August 2020.
We feel this is the right decision in order to protect the health and safety of the vendors and community.
Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your ongoing support,
CRICKET: United have completed the clean sweep of all three Manawatū club titles this season with a …
Here are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with… View moreHere are 10 interesting facts about St Pattys Day to celebrate the holiday.
1. St. Patrick was not Irish - Ireland's patron saint was, in fact, from Wales!
2. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in New York in the 1760s.
3. Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint's official colour was "Saint Patrick's blue," a light shade of sky blue. The colour green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century.
4. Don’t be fooled by any holiday decorations showing lady leprechauns. In traditional Irish folk tales, there are no female leprechauns, only nattily attired little guys who spend their days making and mending shoes (meaning they earned that gold they're always guarding).
5. St. Patrick never got canonized by a pope, making his saintly status somewhat questionable.
6. Guinness sales soar on St. Patrick's Day. Recent figures show that 5.5 million pints of the black stuff are downed around the world every day. On St. Patrick's Day that figure is doubled.
7. Your odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 10,000.
8. How did the shamrock become associated with St. Patrick? According to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant (which is not to be confused with the four-leaf clover) as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.
9. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick wasn't originally called Patrick. His birth name was Maewyn Succat, but he changed it to Patricius after becoming a priest.
10. In Chicago every year, the Plumbers Local 110 union dyes the river "Kelly" green. The dye lasts for about five hours.
After dealing with kick after kick in the back of his car seat from his 4-year-old nephew, Jalal Nop…
Major events around Manawatū are being cancelled in light of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's call fo…
After five years of sizzling sausages and filling out grant applications, a rural community is splas…
Hi everyone. We have been looking for a long time for portaloos for our event on the 21st but they all seem to be booked out because of field days etc. would anyone know where to look or who has one we can use? Thanks in advance
Hi Neighbours!
Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.
One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View moreHi Neighbours!
Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.
One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.
Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...
A piece of history is up for grabs, as the site of Himatangi's first general store goes on the marke…
Palmerston North's Centennial Drive park was a riot of bright colour, costumes and music as thousand…
Hi Neighbours,
I am interested in buying Ukulele and Practice Drums Pad, New or in very good condition. (I went to the Music shops in Palmy and they either were out of stock or had limited options)
If you are interested in selling your Music instruments, please let me know.
Thank you
Inbal
Tens of thousands of people joined the fun as town met country in the heart of Palmerston North at t…
Ata mārie kiritata,
The seat for Palmerston North's MP is in for a battle its never seen before. National's candidate William Wood, 18, has launched campaign for the city today. Labour incumbent Iain Lees-Galloway, 41, said he will be campaigning on his record of action of the city.
… View moreAta mārie kiritata,
The seat for Palmerston North's MP is in for a battle its never seen before. National's candidate William Wood, 18, has launched campaign for the city today. Labour incumbent Iain Lees-Galloway, 41, said he will be campaigning on his record of action of the city.
Can a recent high school graduate match - and beat - a seasoned politician for the people's vote?
What do you think?
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.
For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View moreThere's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.
For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.
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