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Heterodox Us, Artists Floor Talk
Saturday 11 June, 1 – 2pm
Franklin Arts Centre
Join us to hear from some of the artists currently exhibiting as part of “Heterodox Us”.
This lively and engaging group of artists will share some insights into their work and present some challenging … View moreHeterodox Us, Artists Floor Talk
Saturday 11 June, 1 – 2pm
Franklin Arts Centre
Join us to hear from some of the artists currently exhibiting as part of “Heterodox Us”.
This lively and engaging group of artists will share some insights into their work and present some challenging ideas. Make the most of a unique opportunity to draw from their rich depth of artistic process and experience - and to ask them your questions.
Artists: Ina Arraoui, Leela Bhai, Dagmar Dyck, Fatu Feu'u, Marcus Hipa, Andy Leleisi'uao, Iokapeta Magele-Suamasi, Sefton Rani, Raymond Sagapolutele, Delicia Sampero, Vaimaila Urale
On Monday 30 May, we begin a 2 ½ week “Pop-Up Artists in Residence” in the Community Gallery here at the Franklin Arts Centre. During this time, a selection of artists working in a range of mediums will take up residence in the space for 1-3 days at a time. Visitors will be treated to a … View moreOn Monday 30 May, we begin a 2 ½ week “Pop-Up Artists in Residence” in the Community Gallery here at the Franklin Arts Centre. During this time, a selection of artists working in a range of mediums will take up residence in the space for 1-3 days at a time. Visitors will be treated to a glimpse into the artistic practice, materials and habits of these artists, together with the opportunity, in some cases, to have a go themselves.
Free entry. All welcome!
Artists on the agenda:
Eve Hawkins Green, Jillian King, and Michael Cuthbert
Painting
Mon 30 May - Wed 1 June
Pukekohe High School Senior Painting Students
Painting/Mural
Thurs 2 - Tues 7 June
Jan Leonard
Calligraphy
Wed 8 - Thurs 9 June
Andrea Lewer
Pottery
Fri 10 June
Frances Stevens
Weaving
Mon 13 - Tues 14 June
Looking for a cabinet to keep your records in - come into the IHC Op Shop and have a look at this one (records not included).
Black, Size 8 Glassons hooded 3/4 length winter coat. 80% cotton, 20% polyester, 100% polyester lining. Only worn a couple of times, now too small.
Size 8 Portmans dark grey pin stripe jacket. Made in Australia. Fabric made in France. Excellent Condition. Only worn a couple of times. Now too small.
Unique Small Black Seal Firetrap black pinstripe jacket with embroidered motif on the back. 3 button detail at bottom of sleeves. Worn once so as new - now too small. Cost over $200.00 new.
Printing with Pasifika Pattern Stencils Workshop II
Come and create your own art piece using different shaped stencils that are inspired by Pasifika tapa cloth patterns.
Saturday, 4 June 2022
10.00 -10.40am and 10.50 - 11.30am
Franklin Arts Centre
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision
… View morePrinting with Pasifika Pattern Stencils Workshop II
Come and create your own art piece using different shaped stencils that are inspired by Pasifika tapa cloth patterns.
Saturday, 4 June 2022
10.00 -10.40am and 10.50 - 11.30am
Franklin Arts Centre
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision
Wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty.
This workshop is FREE! Places are limited. Booking is essential. Book via Eventbrite: visit bit.ly...
Or walk-in before start of the workshop, but on a first come first to join basis, if spaces still available.
Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop III
Come along for another Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop for kids!
Artist Siniva Williams will guide your kids in learning about Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) using similar process to Ngatu making using paper, crayons, and indian ink.
Tongan Ngatu (Tapa … View moreTongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop III
Come along for another Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop for kids!
Artist Siniva Williams will guide your kids in learning about Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) using similar process to Ngatu making using paper, crayons, and indian ink.
Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop III
28 May 2022
2 sessions available
10.00 - 10.40 am & 10.50 to 11.30am
For kids ages 5+, with adult supervision
Let your kids wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty.
This workshop is FREE. Spaces are limited. To secure your spot, book via Eventbrite: bit.ly...
or walk in before event starts, but on a first come first to join basis, if spaces still available.
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
Franklin Hospice has a new Chief Executive in Sue Marshall, who has been working in primary care for nearly a decade.
After eight years of senior management roles at Tamaki Health and Counties Medical, and a stint as CEO of the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, Marshall is excited to grow … View moreFranklin Hospice has a new Chief Executive in Sue Marshall, who has been working in primary care for nearly a decade.
After eight years of senior management roles at Tamaki Health and Counties Medical, and a stint as CEO of the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, Marshall is excited to grow the hospice further.
“There is a growing need for this vital service, in challenging economic times,” Marshall said.
“I am excited to take up this role and ensure that we are able to meet demand and provide more for our patients and their whanau.”
Outgoing CE Ric Odom served the Hospice for five and a half years, as demand for its services more than doubled.
For the diary: join Franklin Hospice’s fundraisers this June 18:
The Long Lazy Lunch from 11 until 3pm, followed by The Gala Dinner at 6.30pm, at LaValla in Tuakau.
Book your tickets now for either or both of these events!
Three teachers at the New Zealand Modern School of Music Counties-Coromandel have been honoured for their decades of service to music students across Franklin.
Jane Jeffs started teaching piano, keyboard and music theory in 1982, the same year she got married. 40 years later, she is still hooked … View moreThree teachers at the New Zealand Modern School of Music Counties-Coromandel have been honoured for their decades of service to music students across Franklin.
Jane Jeffs started teaching piano, keyboard and music theory in 1982, the same year she got married. 40 years later, she is still hooked on the joy teaching music brings her students, she said.
She has taught at nine schools all over the region, and even taught multiple generations of the same families during the last four decades.
Lisa Adams has been teaching piano, keyboard and guitar for 35 years, and Jayne Woodham, has taught guitar for 25 years. Some of her students have gone on to become guitar teachers themselves.
The music school held a special concert in their honour at the Franklin Arts Centre on Saturday May 21, where the teachers also performed outside the gallery.
“I have always thought of Music Teaching as a job you should leave if you no longer enjoy anymore, as it is portrayed in your teaching,” Adams said.
“It has not always been plain sailing, but the positives have outweighed the negatives and after 35 years I can still say I enjoy teaching my pupils each week.”
Sarah Dobson, 25-year-old environment and sustainability technician at A.S. Wilcox, has won the Pukekohe Young Growers competition for 2022.
Up against three others from the region, Dobson beat out the rest across the day long competition at the Pukekohe Indian Association centre on Saturday May … View moreSarah Dobson, 25-year-old environment and sustainability technician at A.S. Wilcox, has won the Pukekohe Young Growers competition for 2022.
Up against three others from the region, Dobson beat out the rest across the day long competition at the Pukekohe Indian Association centre on Saturday May 21.
“I was so rapt when they called my name to say that I had won, I couldn’t believe it,” Dobson said.
“I’ve learnt so much through the competition. I even learnt how to back a tractor-trailer last week which came in handy today!”
The national Young Grower of the Year competition is in Nelson on September 21 and 22. There will be six other regional finalists competing for their share of $30,000 worth of prizes.
HortNZ President, Barry O'Neil said the competition was a bright spot amid hard times the region.
“The various lockdowns and weather events have been unprecedented. Many growers’ businesses are under pressure, so it has been fantastic to be able to get a record turnout at the awards dinner this year and bring everyone together,” he said.
“Our industry is looking to the future in these very challenging times. Young people will play a key role in our future with our industry’s development and sustainability.”
Photo by HortNZ
Acacia Cove retirement village is flanked to the east by Wattle Downs Golf & Country Club and to the west by an estuary teaming with aquatic wildlife.
Within the community centre is a range of amenities including an open fireplace, billiard table, gym, spa bath, hairdressing salon, … View moreAcacia Cove retirement village is flanked to the east by Wattle Downs Golf & Country Club and to the west by an estuary teaming with aquatic wildlife.
Within the community centre is a range of amenities including an open fireplace, billiard table, gym, spa bath, hairdressing salon, nurse's station, library and computers. A beautifully appointed meeting room forms the focal point for all activities from the walking group to the garden club, and provides a place to gather before and after going across the road to the golf course.
Long time manager Bruce cullington welcomes people to find out more about retirement village living and invites you to pay the village a visit
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