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Xmas
Xmas is only 5 weeks away
Pop into your local Red Cross shop Takanini for all your Xmas decorations
Hope to see you soon
204 Great South Road Takanini
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LOCAL FRANKLIN UNSUNG HERO
UNSUNG HERO -------- ONLY 2 DAYS left to send in nominations.
Do you know of a local woman who is an UNSUNG HERO? Someone who does the hard work out of sight which allows others to achieve.
If you know of such an angel please send your nomination into secretary@bpwfranklin.org.nz by July 31st
HURRY - HURRY - HURRY.
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How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
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Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.
A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.
Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect. ↓ Share your questions below and he will answer them on Wednesday 31st July ↓
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