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Learn to play the best card game in the World
Lessons for Beginners - and anyone else who would like to brush up their skills - will begin in the Clubrooms at 401 Brown Street, Thames on Wednesday 1 May starting at 12.30.
Contact.. Sabrina Peters. 8686183 or Carol Crowfoot. 8688023
Lessons will … View moreLearn to play the best card game in the World
Lessons for Beginners - and anyone else who would like to brush up their skills - will begin in the Clubrooms at 401 Brown Street, Thames on Wednesday 1 May starting at 12.30.
Contact.. Sabrina Peters. 8686183 or Carol Crowfoot. 8688023
Lessons will cost $40 for the whole series of 10 lessons, and includes all notes and hand-outs, the availability of experienced helpers, tea/coffee and biscuits, and on-going support for your first year of play. It also includes your Club Membership (normally $50) for 2019.
There will be a gold coin charge each session for existing Club Members on a refresher course.
If there is sufficient interest for a night class we can run those each Wednesday at 7pm.
Everyone of all ages is welcome - whether you are experienced card players or not. If you can play 500 then you already have those beginner skills.
We’re a friendly club so grab a couple of friends or even the whole family, we love seeing young people play too and come along.
There will be a short tuition each session, then some hands on play, you will find the whole experience addictive. The teaching series of lessons is on our Thames Bridge Club website. Check it out, you’ll be excited about how quickly you begin to find real enjoyment in the game.
When the opportunity arose for Gavin Haddon to become a Director of the CooperAitken Chartered Accountants Thames branch, he jumped at the chance!
Find out more about Gavin and why he loves Thames!
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View moreOver the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.
First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!
As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."
To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
Why always confronting and calling out "casual" or "veiled" racism is so important
Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: … View moreUpdate: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: Whangaparaoa
The Neighbourly Team will send out your t-shirts to you.
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Hey Neighbourly!
Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019 has kicked off and to celebrate all things "Neighbourly" we would like to give away the last of our shirts, designed by Kiwis. All you need to do is like or thank this post and you will go into the draw.
We hope your planning is going well for your NDA events! Make sure you register your event at our website.
(Please note that we only have XL sizes available but don't be put off - oversized t-shirts are awesome)
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and … View moreSolar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and receive up to $6,700 off solar systems, call us on 0508 Go Solar or visit www.stonewood.co.nz/gosolar to take up this special offer now.
Got a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve … View moreGot a Toyota? Want to try it out on a professional race track? Here’s your EXCLUSIVE chance to drive your Toyota on one of New Zealand’s best race circuits, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. We’ve got a little something for everyone!
From 86s, MR2s, to Hilux, Hiaces, and Corollas, we’ve seen it all! We’ve had Track and Drift sessions, a Motokhana, and if the tracks not really your thing we run a Show & Shine competition. Or just come along and park up your Toyota, enjoy the festivities and be in to win some cool spot prizes.
Seaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.
This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our … View moreSeaweek/ Kaupapa Moana is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea, hosted by the NZ Association for Environmental Education. It’s a time for all of us to get to know our ocean, its habitats, characteristics and inhabitants better.
This year Hauraki DOC chose to celebrate our oceans by working with local schools to support cleaning up Tikapa Moana and acknowledging others doing great work in caring for our marine environment.
Helena Myers, a Thames High school student, organised a morning of cleaning up the mangroves near the bird hide in Thames. Helena organised her first clean up in this area two years ago after seeing all the rubbish and realising that she wanted to make a difference. She asked friends and family if they wanted to help her and they were keen to get involved.
Helena said she is amazed how much support you get when you put it out there. This year over 30 people turned up and 27 bags of rubbish were removed from this special environment. Helena said “it’s great to see the amount of waste reducing since I started. Regular action and possibly the reduction in the use of plastic bags is making a real difference.”Thames High school outdoor education senior class chose to celebrate Sea Week by visiting Te Whanganui A Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve for their first ocean snorkel. Having already developed their skills in the swimming pool and Hoffmans
pool in the Kauaeranga river, Sea Week provided the perfect opportunity to do an extended trip to a special protected area of water and get up close to underwater wildlife.
DOC staff worked with two schools to do beach clean ups. The Natural High outdoor class of Thames High School got into the thick of it wading through the mud of the mangroves at the head of the firth to remove rubbish. Old burley bags and other fishing debris were common finds but there were also a number of drink cans, old car tires, plastic bags and a hubcap. 16 Thames South School children from Ngaa Kahui Whetuu class (NKW2) did a great job picking up all rubbish they could find at Kuranui Bay. This beach is regularly cleaned by members of the public however the children still managed to remove one large bag of rubbish. During their time they also learnt about some of our marine wildlife and gathered materials for creating art projects back at school.
Donate today to the Christchurch Victims Fund. All money raised will help meet our victim’s needs, including support and financial assistance. We thank-you for your contribution, every little bit helps.
Full nationwide coverage of the School Strike for Climate on Friday - www.stuff.co.nz...
Whangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
08/04/19
15/04/19
This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring… View moreWhangamata Cancer Support Group is running a Living Well Programme over two days from 10.00am -3.30 pm both days at Cornerstone house. Offers practical ways of living well through your journey. Lunch provided
08/04/19
15/04/19
This is free to anyone with any type or stage of cancer and carers
Ring Jan Collins for details /registration on 0274822218
As many probably are I am disturbed and saddened by what has happened in Christchurch. Would anyone in the Thames area be interested in a public display of solidarity for those impacted tomorrow? Any ideas/suggestions as to how to proceed?
If you would like to volunteer to help our members in Christchurch, please reach out to our Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Dave Wilkinson at: manager@canterburyns.net
EziBuy’s in town at the Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton. 3 days only.
Enjoy 60 to 80% off an incredible range - Men's and Women's fashion, homeware and accessories. Including amazing brands NEXT and Pumpkin Patch!
New styles added daily.
Doors open 9 am Friday. We’ll see… View moreEziBuy’s in town at the Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton. 3 days only.
Enjoy 60 to 80% off an incredible range - Men's and Women's fashion, homeware and accessories. Including amazing brands NEXT and Pumpkin Patch!
New styles added daily.
Doors open 9 am Friday. We’ll see you there!
On Friday we saw the best and the very worst.
We cannot let the despicable atrocity in Christchurch divert us from acknowledging what is good and great in our society. There is an underbelly of racism in New Zealand and hopefully the terrible events in Christchurch will be the catalyst for all of … View moreOn Friday we saw the best and the very worst.
We cannot let the despicable atrocity in Christchurch divert us from acknowledging what is good and great in our society. There is an underbelly of racism in New Zealand and hopefully the terrible events in Christchurch will be the catalyst for all of us to call it out wherever we experience it. We’re also going to see long overdue major reform of our gun laws. But there is so much that is good and great in our society. Hopefully arising out of this terrible tragedy we will become more inclusive and tolerant.
So my focus is going to be on the positive and uplifting elements in our society such as the enormously successful School Strike for Climate which was overshadowed by the shocking tragedy Christchurch. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
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