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I am fundraising for St John with a Midwinter Christmas Quiz night.
Gather a group of friends (4-6), put on your Christmas bling and come along for a fun night of questions and a 2 course meal.
$25.00 per person
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Thursday 27th June 7.00pm, Fox and Ferret at the Palms
Quiz not … View moreI am fundraising for St John with a Midwinter Christmas Quiz night.
Gather a group of friends (4-6), put on your Christmas bling and come along for a fun night of questions and a 2 course meal.
$25.00 per person
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Thursday 27th June 7.00pm, Fox and Ferret at the Palms
Quiz not your thing? I have a Fast and Furious Movie Fundraiser coming up in August.
To register for either event please email me: michellecharitytv@gmail.com
Christine Brady from Belfast
Hi
We are looking for a reliable Dog/House sitter for 2 weeks in July 2019
Modern warm house with Sky Internet etc with 1 small house dog for company He is very friendly and loves people
We look forward to replies
Thanks
Thank you guys - a great neighbourhood, we must keep the good work up to work together and keep the scumbags out and away :)!
When Jason Higham and Natalie Price decided to renovate their Rangiora home, they had a special reason to respect its history – it had been Price's home since she was a toddler.
So although they wanted to upgrade the 1950s weatherboard bungalow so it could cater to modern living, they … View moreWhen Jason Higham and Natalie Price decided to renovate their Rangiora home, they had a special reason to respect its history – it had been Price's home since she was a toddler.
So although they wanted to upgrade the 1950s weatherboard bungalow so it could cater to modern living, they decided to reuse, recycle and upcycle as much as possible.
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Starting out in business as an 18-year-old with a stutter, Michael Heaven had his fair share of obstacles to overcome to be treated as an equal among fellow businessmen.
Ten years later and with two businesses under his belt, Heaven said he wanted to better equip himself for overseas business … View moreStarting out in business as an 18-year-old with a stutter, Michael Heaven had his fair share of obstacles to overcome to be treated as an equal among fellow businessmen.
Ten years later and with two businesses under his belt, Heaven said he wanted to better equip himself for overseas business meetings and signed up to his local Toastmasters club to hone his public speaking skills.
One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View moreOne of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and smoked cheese and chilli nachos.
So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
Waimakariri residents petitioning for improved medical services will not have long to wait after the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) announced plans for a new facility.
CDHB planning, funding and decision support general manager Carolyn Gullery told the meeting a community services centre … View moreWaimakariri residents petitioning for improved medical services will not have long to wait after the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) announced plans for a new facility.
CDHB planning, funding and decision support general manager Carolyn Gullery told the meeting a community services centre would open on August 21.
Gullery also announced plans for a new family health centre, expected to open in 2021.
All parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential … View moreAll parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential mental health issues in later life.
Since 2008 we’ve seen a 60% surge in sporting injuries among under 14s. This is twice that of any other age group.
We’ve talked with the experts to discover how to maintain Kiwi kids’ sporting balance, and how you can help them reach their potential:
One myth about kids sport every parent should know https://acc.nz/2QxTIro
Five ways to help your kids find sporting balance: https://acc.nz/2XitMT5
Needing a reputable window cleaner for inside and out. 4 bedroom home Mansfield Kaiapoi. Please message me with name and contact. Thank you.
The award-winning renovation of the Rangiora RSA has helped boost the club's membership and attract younger patrons.
While many RSA clubs around the country are at risk of closing due to dwindling numbers and increasing overheads, RSA building committee chairman Ross Ditmer said the Rangiora … View moreThe award-winning renovation of the Rangiora RSA has helped boost the club's membership and attract younger patrons.
While many RSA clubs around the country are at risk of closing due to dwindling numbers and increasing overheads, RSA building committee chairman Ross Ditmer said the Rangiora club had been reinvigorated by its recent upgrade, which cost nearly $4 million.
The RSA was a chartered club, meaning anyone could become a member, and a lot of younger people in their 20s had joined, he said.
Copy of a letter to the Editor that I have submitted for Info:
"I see in article on Stuff, that Rangiora is finally going to get a "Community Service Centre" that will offer General Surgery, Orthopedics etc (this is great news, and thanks to Sandra and Paula who worked tirelessly … View moreCopy of a letter to the Editor that I have submitted for Info:
"I see in article on Stuff, that Rangiora is finally going to get a "Community Service Centre" that will offer General Surgery, Orthopedics etc (this is great news, and thanks to Sandra and Paula who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for this outcome), - Common Sense says I thought these services were offered in a Hospital. The need for a 2nd Hospital in Christchurch is well known. The existing Christchurch Hospital is a great facility, and sadly as recent events have shown, well equipped to cope with any emergency.
However; the problems with the existing Hospital are also well known, IE; Capacity (even with the new Acute Services Block been built), Parking, Access to name a few. I note that this new "Facility" is not going to have a Emergency Department. With a Increasing and Aging Population in the Waimakariri (and North Christchurch), this defies Common Sense.
A new Level 4 Hospital in Rangiora would go a long way to address some of these issues."
Two North Canterbury basketballers are still "in shock" after their inclusion in the Tall Ferns team touring Asia next month.
Charlotte Whittaker, 18, and Esra McGoldrick, 19, who are currently on holiday from their American universities, said they were surprised by the call up.
… View moreTwo North Canterbury basketballers are still "in shock" after their inclusion in the Tall Ferns team touring Asia next month.
Charlotte Whittaker, 18, and Esra McGoldrick, 19, who are currently on holiday from their American universities, said they were surprised by the call up.
"I played for the junior Tall Ferns last year and, at 18, I thought it would be at least a couple of years before I'd be considered for the Tall Ferns, so it's just amazing – I still can't believe it," Whittaker says.
So many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those … View moreSo many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those who are eligible for publicly funded vaccines.
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