Messy Play Open Days at Mangere Bridge Playcentre
We're opening our doors to new visitors and inviting parents and caregivers to check out the great early childhood centre facilities we have on offer at Mangere Bridge Playcentre.
Have you ever wondered what Playcentre is like?
Well now's your chance to find out....
We're offering people the chance to drop in and check out our Playcentre, where parents stay and play with their birth to school aged children.
Join us for some FREE messy play. at Playcentre on Monday 5, Tuesday 6, Wednesday 7 March or on Friday join the gang down at Mangere Bridge Library at 0930am for some activities outside, followed by Storytime at 1030am.
Mangere Bridge Playcentre was started by parents in 1959 in the St James Church Hall, moving to our current building on the Northern slopes of Mangere Mountain in 1969. Since then many families from the local community have passed through our doors. We're proud to be a registered Early Childhood Education service, parent-run cooperative. We welcome new members and would love to meet you and your child/children. Our Sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.15am – 11.45am. Children and parents attend together for a minimum of two sessions per week. (Extra sessions are also available).
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.8% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Solve This Riddle or Be Left Scratching Your Head!
With pointed fangs, I sit and wait;
with piercing force, I crunch out fate.
I grab victims, proclaiming might,
and physically join with a single bite.
What am I?
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.