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The NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. has a great little MODEL RAILWAY CHRISTMAS GROTTO open to view. We have THOMAS helping Santa deliver Christmas presents by the wagon load from Santa's North Pole Toy Factory, we have Santa driving a G scale train around a Christmas tree, we have a … View moreThe NORTH CANTERBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB Inc. has a great little MODEL RAILWAY CHRISTMAS GROTTO open to view. We have THOMAS helping Santa deliver Christmas presents by the wagon load from Santa's North Pole Toy Factory, we have Santa driving a G scale train around a Christmas tree, we have a Christmas tree with 3 levels of model trains of 3 different gauges running around it. AND for the children to drive / operate THOMAS AND FRIENDS, ALSO there is entry to our great hall where we have some model railway layouts to view. An entry fee applies, Adults $2 Children $1. We are open from 10 am to 4.30 pm daily at 13 BLAKE STREET RANGIORA, next to the Blake street carpark.
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View moreOur ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.
Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!
When Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.
Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.
On top of weekly training with the brigade and … View moreWhen Ben Kepes bought the Waipara fire chief’s family home 22 years ago, he thought he’d join the brigade too.
Kepes’ son Yonni, 20, signed also signed up for the brigade four years ago, bringing the average volunteer age down considerably.
On top of weekly training with the brigade and running company Cactus, the pair also find time to train for ultra marathons.
Read the full story about the inspiring Kepes family here.
Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.
You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.
You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.
Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Don't just give the same old thing this year.
Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!
When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.
No other gift can compare… View moreDon't just give the same old thing this year.
Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!
When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.
No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.
Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
The North Canterbury community of Rangiora is celebrating a win after a long and patient wait for better health care access.
The minister of health approved the Canterbury District Health Board’s proposal to lease land to the South Link Health Services Group to build and operate a family health … View moreThe North Canterbury community of Rangiora is celebrating a win after a long and patient wait for better health care access.
The minister of health approved the Canterbury District Health Board’s proposal to lease land to the South Link Health Services Group to build and operate a family health and urgent care centre.
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey said the news was an exciting milestone for residents, and he acknowledged their combined efforts to get it over the line. Read more here.
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!
If you love your annual BBQ, … View moreNeighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!
If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)
We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.
Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!
www.neighboursday.org.nz...
Garage Sale. 470 McJarrows road, Oxford. Saturday 12th December 8.30 am. Bird Cages, tent, china, household goods, brand new items, electric motors, flat iron, and much more.
Hi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?
Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!
With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows &… View moreHi neighbours,
Are you planning to go away on holiday?
Imagine you are about to leave and your window handle breaks... there would be very little you could do and you can´t leave the house unsecured!
With the holiday season not too far away, now would be a good time to get all your windows & doors checked and think about how secure your home is while you are away!
NEED HELP?
- Exceed have been helping kiwis enjoy healthy, safe and secure homes for over 30 years.
- Our mobile experts can assess the conditions of all your windows & doors, determine the level of security they may require and advise on what products will best suit your needs ⚒?
Book a visit today on 0800 25 25 00 so when that time of the year arrives, you can just relax and enjoy a well-deserved break knowing your home is safe & secured!
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Fresh Lamb powder bought Tuesday Dec 8.
Lamb had 2 feeds and has passed away.
No plans to get another lamb so it needs to be sold.
Paid $83 sell for $60 for a 10kg bag.
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.
Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View moreIt’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.
Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
International wine judge Jim Harre told Jess Mavromatis to “give up” and “find a new hobby” after tasting the Ekleipsis pinot noir nouveau at Dunedin’s Moiety restaurant on Saturday.
Harre said the Waipara wine was “the worst pinot noir I’ve tried in years’’. “As an … View moreInternational wine judge Jim Harre told Jess Mavromatis to “give up” and “find a new hobby” after tasting the Ekleipsis pinot noir nouveau at Dunedin’s Moiety restaurant on Saturday.
Harre said the Waipara wine was “the worst pinot noir I’ve tried in years’’. “As an international wine judge who lives in Waipara, you should be ashamed of yourselves. Find a new hobby,” he wrote in an email.
“I would have been completely open to any kind of constructive criticism, but there’s nothing there, it’s more like a personal attack." Mavromatis said.
Read the full story here.
Hiya neighbours. We are looking for a two to three-bedroom house to rent in Kaiapoi. We would require something long term (say 5-6 years) and a place with a double garage would be nice. We are an older couple with no pets and we don't smoke. Something that becomes available to rent anytime … View moreHiya neighbours. We are looking for a two to three-bedroom house to rent in Kaiapoi. We would require something long term (say 5-6 years) and a place with a double garage would be nice. We are an older couple with no pets and we don't smoke. Something that becomes available to rent anytime from December to late February 2021 is good. We have excellent references. Hope someone can help. Thanks, Lynda W.
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