We're after more crafty creators to join our Boomer Shed!
Do you love a knit and a natter? Are you a crochet queen? Or are you just starting out? đź§¶
We're after more crafty creators to join our Boomer Shed! Join us making booties, cardigans, vests and blankets for premature babies and newborns in hospital. You'll be making a big difference for families in need, all while making new friends and having lots of fun! 🥳
Our knitting and crochet group meets on Fridays, 9:30 am – 12 pm. If you want to join or find out more, give us a call on 09 269 4080, email admin@beautification.org.nz or visit www.beautification.org.nz....
ABOUT THE BOOMER SHED:
The Boomer Shed is our community shed for both men and women over 50. Located in a fantastic space at the Beautification Trust in Manurewa, the Boomer Shed is where positive ageing communities can feel welcomed, safe, valuable, independent, connected and can contribute to the communities they live in. Plus, we have a lot of fun here too!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.3% Yes
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33.9% Maybe?
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24.8% No
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
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