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As many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our… View moreAs many of you know, Age Concern is a charity organisation that helps seniors in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington. We rely on donations to be able to achieve the work we do to ensure seniors are not left lonely, that they have groceries delivered, and are well taken care of and informed. Our volunteers always work hard and make many sacrifices to reach out to older people across the Wellington Region.
We are extra proud of our volunteer team in 2020 as they stepped up during Covid-19 and ensured hundreds of seniors had someone to talk to, during and after, lockdown. They made thousands of phone calls and even delivered groceries to seniors who couldn’t get down to the supermarket. They are fantastic, and we wouldn’t be able to achieve all we do without them.
That’s why we want to say a big thank to them all this Christmas. We would love to show them how much they mean to us and to older people across the Region. Can you help us do this?
Whittaker's and Annah Stretton have generously donated goods for our volunteers. But we are in need of more help. If you can help us or know of someone or a business that can, please email me at volunteer@acwellington.org.nz
Thank you very much.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are we doing for others?" - Martin Luther King Jr
Come and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor … View moreCome and join in on the fun at the 2020 Senior Regional Games! This fun and free event celebrates aging through physical and social activities that are inclusive and accessible for senior needs.
There will be a variety of games available ranging from sports, such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls and walking netball, to dancing and live music. There is something for everyone!
The 2020 Senior Regional Games is a free event that has been designed and prepared by Upper Hutt City Council, Hutt City Council, Wellington City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, Age Concern and Sport Wellington.
There will be buses available for seniors. Pick up points will be Johnsonville, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, and the train station in Wellington. Call Imelda on 04 499 6646 for more information.
When: Tuesday 3 November 2020, 10:00am–2:00pm
Where: ASB Sports Centre, 72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie
To find out more details about the day please visit sportwellington.org.nz...
The theatre industry is calling for a change to regulations, which would see them doing away with social distancing and enforcing masks.
Those involved in the industry believe it is unfair you can 80 people on a bus you can only have a maximum of 100 people at a theatre. What do you think?
The op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!
#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington … View moreThe op shops are looking bare and with an increasing waitlist for furniture items through our social assistance service, we need your pre-loved furniture!
#Didyouknow Through the sale of furniture in our op shops, we generate the majority of funding for the St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington welfare and support services
💙 food assistance
💙 social work
💙 supported employment
💙 clothing and furniture assistance
💙 support for new mums and their babies
💙 meaningful activity for marginalised individuals in the community.
If you have items available for donation, please call 04 389 7122 to book a free pick-up.
#communitysupport
Fancy a mouth watering burger but do not know where to find it!
If that is you, Wellington On a Plate has just what you are looking for.
Festival-goers won’t have to look further than their smartphones to access an all-revealing map where the possibilities of burgers seem endless.
Help us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these … View moreHelp us help Plunket support Kiwi kids and their families! Buy any Resene testpot with a colour name starting with P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket.
The 10 most common birthdays all appear in the 13-day period from 22 September to 4 October! What better way to celebrate all these new babies than supporting Plunket to support them.
Every qualifying testpot you buy = a $1 donation to Plunket!
Offer applies until 4 October 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
As part of our Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020 are proposing a new set of bylaw controls that may affect how you dispose of your waste and recycling.
To find out more and have your say, visit: www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz...
The $6.4 billion Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.
Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year … View moreThe $6.4 billion Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme is under review, despite $4 million a month being leaked into the project.
Sources told Stuff the monthly cost was revealed to Wellington City councillors by a staff member in recent days, with one source also revealing the 20-year project was set to be reviewed. LGWM refused to comment on the monthly costs, but confirmed in a statement that three independent consultants are reviewing the programme.
With the country back at Level 1, one of the events to confirm its dates is the Wellington Home and Garden Show on October 2-4, Sky Stadium. Tickets 8.
Pop in for a great deal on a boys haircut today! Boys 0-18 years, $15 all day 10-6.30pm. 31 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai. No appointment required.
It has been a windy few weeks and the Met Service is predicting that it is not over yet.
We are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words “no circulars” or “no junk mail”.
Do you agree or disagree?
Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management … View moreWe are proposing that unaddressed mail or advertising mail may not be put in letter boxes that are clearly marked with the words “no circulars” or “no junk mail”.
Do you agree or disagree?
Visit www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz... to have your say on our proposed Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020.
Kia kaha Pōneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.
💛 The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September
💛 All our pools and … View moreKia kaha Pōneke!
We are moving to Alert Level 1 at 11:59pm tonight (21 September) until further notice from the Government.
Our services and facilities will return to normal with contact tracing encouraged.
💛 The Harbourside Market will reopen on Sunday 27 September
💛 All our pools and recreation centres will remain open with programmes and fitness classes resuming normal scheduling
💛 Rubbish and recycling collection services are operating as usual
💛 Southern Landfill, the Tip Shop and Recycling Centre will resume normal service
💛 All Library branches are open with all programmes and events resuming normal scheduling over the next few weeks
For more information on the operation of our services and facilities visit:
wellington.govt.nz...
Great work Pōneke!
Following the Government’s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all … View moreFollowing the Government’s alert level 1 announcement Metlink has confirmed that face coverings will not be mandatory on board bus, ferry and train services from Tuesday September 22 2020. While some passengers may continue to wear face coverings out of personal preference, the focus for all passengers should now be on personal hygiene measures and tracking journeys. Metlink is encouraging all passengers to log their travel, using the Government’s COVID-19 tracing app for contact tracing purposes. For further updates check out the Metlink website metlink.org.nz/covid-19
• The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
• Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate … View more• The fleece of sheep has been used to make human clothing since the Stone Age.
• Wool flourishes where there is rain and sunshine. These two elements sustain the grassy fields that sheep graze on. Shearers shave off the wool every year before the weather gets too hot. Wool is the ultimate renewable fibre.
• Wool from about 61 sheep extend all the way from the earth to the moon.
• Wool may be made from mixtures of hair from sheep, alpaca, llama, camel, cashmere, mohair, angora, vicuna, yak, guanaco, beaver or otter. No animals are harmed in the harvesting of wool.
• Wool is flame-resistant. It will not melt and stick to your skin like synthetic fibres. Instead, wool will usually smoulder and extinguish itself when the source of the flame has been removed. The fibre of choice for casinos and airlines.
• The fastest recorded time to shear a sheep is 39.31 seconds by Hilton Barrett of Australia.
• Wool is composed of same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin.
• Have you ever wondered why your wool socks withstand foot stench longer than cotton or synthetic socks? Wool is naturally mildew and mould resistant because it is a natural moisture repellent, MEANING LESS STINK. Wool also reduces dust mite activity (they do not like wool!).
• Over its lifetime, a sheep’s fleece will absorb approximately 30Kg of carbon dioxide.
• Renewable, recyclable, and naturally biodegradable; choosing wool minimizes the amount of waste that sits in landfills. Wool biodegrades in weeks to less than 1 year depending on environmental conditions. This is due to its high nitrogen content.
• Wool products can last for 15 to 20 years (or more)
• Wool can absorb indoor contaminants, including formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide and locks them away in the fibre core. It is naturally soil and stain resistant, attracts less dirt and dust due to anti-static properties and requires less cleaning than synthetic fabrics.
• Wool fibres have a crimped texture so when it’s packed more tightly together lots of tiny pockets of air form. This structure means that it can absorb and release wick away moisture, allowing your skin to breathe so you feel fresh as a daisy.
• Due to its crimped structure, wool is naturally elastic, and so wool garments have the ability to stretch to your shape but can then return to their original state. It is also resistant to tearing and requires less processing to make it useable.
• Wool’s high nitrogen and water content makes it naturally flame resistant. Wool does not ignite easily and will self-extinguish. Should wool burn it does not melt while burning. Wool produces less smoke and toxic fumes during combustion than synthetic fibres, making it a far safer choice.
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