The Village Square Trust

Community Organisation

The Village Square Trust
545 Parnell Road
Parnell
Auckland 1052
13 days ago

WasteWise at Parnell Farmers' Market

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

We're excited to have the Auckland Council WasteWise team join us tomorrow at Parnell Farmers' Market! 💚

Come and learn how to save money and reduce food waste with their helpful tips from Love Food Hate Waste. They'll also have useful information on how to use your food scraps… View more
We're excited to have the Auckland Council WasteWise team join us tomorrow at Parnell Farmers' Market! 💚

Come and learn how to save money and reduce food waste with their helpful tips from Love Food Hate Waste. They'll also have useful information on how to use your food scraps bin and what happens to that food waste after it is collected.

Parnell Farmers' Market is open from 8am-12pm every Saturday morning at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. Find out more about the market at villagesquare.org.nz..., and learn more about WasteWise at wastenothing.co.nz...

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38 days ago

Herbs Workshop with Jane Wrigglesworth

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

🌿 Sustainable Urban Living Workshops are back for 2025! 🌿

Herbs Workshop with Jane Wrigglesworth

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and … View more
🌿 Sustainable Urban Living Workshops are back for 2025! 🌿

Herbs Workshop with Jane Wrigglesworth

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile, you'll be guided through the process of infusing oils, blending natural beeswax (or a vegan alternative), and creating a nourishing salve.

Take home your own tin of balm and the skills to make more! Perfect for families, gardeners, and anyone keen on natural remedies.

This workshop is led by Jane Wrigglesworth, medical herbalist and author of The Everyday Herbalist.

• Saturday 22 February
• 9.30–11am
• 5 per person

A big thank you to Waitematā Local Board for funding these workshops.

🔗 Register now: villagesquare.org.nz...

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94 days ago

Term 1 Classes are open for enrolment now - sign up early for 2025!

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Discover a wide variety of engaging classes and activities perfect for every interest and skill level. Whether you’re looking to refine your talents or dive into something new, there’s a class waiting for you!

🌟 NEW CLASSES 🌟
Starting in Term 1 we're introducing 16 brand new … View more
Discover a wide variety of engaging classes and activities perfect for every interest and skill level. Whether you’re looking to refine your talents or dive into something new, there’s a class waiting for you!

🌟 NEW CLASSES 🌟
Starting in Term 1 we're introducing 16 brand new classes! These classes include:
• Ceramics: Handbuilding Clay; Alcohol Ink Workshop; Anxiety Management; Senior Swans, and more!
See all of our new classes here: villagesquare.org.nz...

🌟 SUMMER ART INTENSIVES 🌟
Thanks to funding from Waitematā Local Board, we'll be bringing you a series of Art Intensive workshops over the Summer Holidays! Find more information here: villagesquare.org.nz...

🌟READY TO ENROL?🌟
Use the links below to see our full Term 1 and 2 programme and enrol online:
• Digital Brochure: villagesquare.org.nz...
• Enrol Online: villagesquare.org.nz...

We can't wait to see you in 2025!

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108 days ago

Auckland City Mission Collection

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

It's that time again! We're doing our yearly collection for Auckland City Mission's "Auckland Angels" campaign and helping them bring the magic of Christmas to families in need. If you would like to donate you'll find our collection trolley by the reception area of … View moreIt's that time again! We're doing our yearly collection for Auckland City Mission's "Auckland Angels" campaign and helping them bring the magic of Christmas to families in need. If you would like to donate you'll find our collection trolley by the reception area of Parnell Community Centre or at the EFTPOS stand at @parnellfarmersmarket . Please drop your donations by 18 December 2024.


❓ What are we collecting?
• Christmas treats such as mince pies, biscuits and chocolate
• Tinned fruit and vegetables
• Baked beans, tinned soup and tinned spaghetti
• Tinned meat and fish
• Pasta sauce, pasta and rice
• Breakfast cereal and muesli bars
• Spreads, such as jam, peanut butter or honey
• Flour and sugar
• Baby food
• Nappies
• Toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant and feminine hygiene products

Donations of new, unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers are hugely appreciated. Please do not gift clothes as it is difficult to allocate sizes. No battery operated toys please!

For more information about the amazing work Auckland City Mission does around Christmastime, check out their webiste: www.aucklandcitymission.org.nz...

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111 days ago

Halfway Through the Christmas Craft Harvest Markets! 🎄

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Join us tomorrow morning for another fabulous Craft Harvest Market, marking the midpoint of this exciting series of Christmas markets!

Explore an array of gorgeous, handmade gifts and goodies, lovingly crafted by our talented stallholders. It's the perfect chance to get ahead on your … View more
Join us tomorrow morning for another fabulous Craft Harvest Market, marking the midpoint of this exciting series of Christmas markets!

Explore an array of gorgeous, handmade gifts and goodies, lovingly crafted by our talented stallholders. It's the perfect chance to get ahead on your Christmas shopping and find one-of-a-kind treasures for someone special.

Christmas Craft Harvest Markets will be on every Saturday morning alongside the Parnell Farmers' Market from 8 to 11.45am, right up until Saturday 21st December.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

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