π Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday π
Hereβs what you need to know:
π Location: Solway Showgrounds
π 2pm: Carpark Opens
π 3pm: Gates Open
Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
ποΈ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
β‘οΈ Turn Left onto Judds Road. π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.
Heading South (from EketΔhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
π Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
π£οΈ Drive through EketΔhuna and continue on to Masterton.
ποΈ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
β‘οΈ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
π The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
π Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.
π Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz......
π Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds
Northland Community Carol Service Sat 13th Dec 5-6pm
Come join us at the Northland/ Wilton Community Carol service at the Northland Community Centre from 5-6pm Sat 13th Nov.
This is a Community event and suitable for all ages.
Sausage sizzle and refreshments available.
Nga mihi
HAPPY CHRISTMAS π
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
βBurglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.β
Inspector Barnaby says thereβs a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
β οΈ If youβre going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
β οΈ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
β οΈ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if youβre going away and look out for one another.β
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
The Wooden Box Band play Inverlochy
This fabulous six piece folk band is playing an intimate cushion concert in the "big room" at the Inverlochy Art Centre this Friday night (Dec 12) at 6 pm for a TGIF hour. Only $10 to get in and you can hear the music that's put this band up for an Aotearoa Alliance Folk Award. They'll have their latest album Broken River available...great stocking filler right there. Here's where you can buy tickets www.inverlochy.org.nz...
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