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Interested in undertaking some volunteer work and keen to help save some of New Zealand's native kauri trees from kauri die back disease?
Currently volunteers are being sought to complete a 360m long timber boardwalk through a kauri grove at the beautiful Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve. The … View moreInterested in undertaking some volunteer work and keen to help save some of New Zealand's native kauri trees from kauri die back disease?
Currently volunteers are being sought to complete a 360m long timber boardwalk through a kauri grove at the beautiful Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve. The boardwalk will help to protect the soil and roots of the kauri trees from the disease. To date about 149m of the boardwalk has been constructed (see photo below).
Pukemokemoke Reserve is situated on Tauhei Road, about 20 minutes north east of Hamilton. So, if you're interested in meeting some new people and contributing to this wonderful local kauri project, get in touch with Julane.Sutton@gmail.com now.
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We are super excited to be opening our brand new clinic at 15 Galloway on Monday. We had the original family that grew up in the house 'cut the ribbon' today, currently having afternoon tea in our new waiting room, chatting about the good ol' times
I am looking for honey bee swarms to catch as I am getting into bee keeping. If anyone sees one they would like removed please get in touch and I will come and grab it.
I do this for free and will come the day you contact me.
Cheers
Hi everyone, just an update on the new community ride groups happening now around Hamilton.
In association with the Hamilton City Council we have been building a programme designed for trained volunteer riders taking social rides. Ride Leaders are trained by Cycling New Zealand on free courses to … View moreHi everyone, just an update on the new community ride groups happening now around Hamilton.
In association with the Hamilton City Council we have been building a programme designed for trained volunteer riders taking social rides. Ride Leaders are trained by Cycling New Zealand on free courses to get more people out riding. We encourage people to participate in group rides, which are either on cycle pathways or roads, being assisted along the way by Leaders who enjoy sharing their love of cycling with others, and help encourage regular participation in cycling by providing a supportive and engaging environment to ride. We always try to end the ride with coffee and a chat.
We have currently four new groups starting.
Tuesday morning Alan Messenger leaves from the Glenview Library at 10am and will be riding about 20km around quiet local roads. It is not a fast ride, focus on keeping the group together and having a coffee stop at some point during the ride. It is suitable for beginner riders and people who are getting back on their bikes.
Tuesday evening Sean Christian will be holding beginners skills sessions for those who need some confidence building to help them back onto their bikes at the Hillcrest velodrome from 6pm until 7pm. This is designed for people who would like to join a group, but would like a refresher on starting off, stopping and turning.
Thursday evening ride with Mike Young leaves from Café Fresca 78 Alison St (off Kahikatea Dr) and will be riding about 20km around the shared path network, around the lake and some river paths. It is not a fast ride, focus on keeping the group together and having a coffee at the end the ride. It is suitable for beginner riders and people who are getting back on their bikes.
Every second Saturday Geoff Purkis leaves from Hayes Paddock car park on Jellicoe Dr, Hamilton East, near Hayes Common café. The ride will be around the shared river pathways on the Te Awa network with some quiet roads to link up pathways. . It is not a fast ride, focus on keeping the group together and having a coffee stop at some point during the ride. It is suitable for families, beginner riders and people who are getting back on their bikes.
For any questions on the rides please email sean.christian@cyclingnewzealand.nz
Direct from Broadway, the five time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, is a hilarious, feel-good, arena-rock-n-roll love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of famous glam metal bands from the 1980s.
The ROCK OF AGES dinner and show Christmas … View moreDirect from Broadway, the five time Tony Award nominated smash-hit musical comedy, ROCK OF AGES, is a hilarious, feel-good, arena-rock-n-roll love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of famous glam metal bands from the 1980s.
The ROCK OF AGES dinner and show Christmas experience is playing at the Riverlea Theatre and Arts Centre, 24th November to 17th December 2016. Book now and don’t miss being part of this awesomely good time – where big hair meets big dreams and the result totally wails!
Wanted for a stocky and tall year 9 (next year). Currently in Berkley sz 16 shorts. All items wanted.
The Council is proposing a big change in our city’s rubbish and recycling collection. Currently we have a bagged rubbish collection, with some recycling, but we think Hamilton can do better.
Over time, the cost to throw rubbish into landfill is going to increase. As a city, we need to reduce … View moreThe Council is proposing a big change in our city’s rubbish and recycling collection. Currently we have a bagged rubbish collection, with some recycling, but we think Hamilton can do better.
Over time, the cost to throw rubbish into landfill is going to increase. As a city, we need to reduce what we throw into landfill, so we’re looking at a wheeled bin kerbside collection that lets us recycle a lot more – including food waste.
We want your views on whether we should make this change or stay with what we do now. Consultation information is available at your local library or from the Council office in Civic Square. For more information, or to make an online submission, go to fightthelandfill.co.nz or contact us on 07 838 6699.
Studies have shown that playing chess is conducive to the development of a child’s intelligence, concentration, insight, memory, imagination, and calculation ability. It also trains them to face frustration, educates them in non-intellectual qualities, cultivates their hobbies, and improves their… View moreStudies have shown that playing chess is conducive to the development of a child’s intelligence, concentration, insight, memory, imagination, and calculation ability. It also trains them to face frustration, educates them in non-intellectual qualities, cultivates their hobbies, and improves their social skills.
If your child will stay in Hamilton in January and is interested in learning to play chess, please contact Jerry.
0210331078 jerryh2007@gmail.com
We have been luck to get some lovely near new baby/toddler clothes in this week. If you are looking for something call in and see us at 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest. Tues/Wed/Thurs 9 - 2
Armistice in Cambridge is a military-themed two day event with loads of things for the kids (of all ages) to do including archery, rowing a Navy cutter, fighting a mock battle in the World War One trench and attempting an Army obstacle course.
Mark Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November on your … View moreArmistice in Cambridge is a military-themed two day event with loads of things for the kids (of all ages) to do including archery, rowing a Navy cutter, fighting a mock battle in the World War One trench and attempting an Army obstacle course.
Mark Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November on your calendar. Head to the Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro, Cambridge. If the kids complete 7 of the activities they win corporal stripes or a Navy badge. Click here for more details or find us on Facebook.
We wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make … View moreWe wish everyone a safe Halloween but we need to remember that not everyone wants to be part of Halloween celebrations.
For some older people Halloween can be a frightening and scary time so here are some helpful tips so everyone can enjoy themselves and come away with fond memories:
- Make it a family affair and go trick or treating with your kids or a group from your neighbourhood.
- Call your neighbours in advance to make sure it’s okay to call in to trick-or-treat
- If you don’t want trick-or-treaters calling print or make a sign for your letterbox or window saying no thanks. (New Zealand Police have had downloadable signs)
- If you are a trick-or-treater, respect the people who have a sign asking for you to stay away
- Keep your lights on and guests outside
- Keep your eye out for your older family members, friends and neighbours this Halloween and make sure we all get to enjoy the celebration.
Remember you can help make this a great celebration for your family and community and a great opportunity to connect with your older neighbours.
If you want to go one step further Age Concern New Zealand would like to encourage all Kiwis to sign up to their Dignity Champion Campaign to show a commitment to breaking down ageism and stereotypes and encouraging dignity and respect for older people.
Become an Age Concern Dignity Champion www.ageconcern.org.nz... this Halloween and involve and celebrate the older people in your lives.
TONIGHT.
Family movie
St Francis Church
92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest
Friday 28 October @ 7pm
$2 Chips Drink and Icecream
Clue:
Wear your Jungle clothes they are the “Bare necessities” !
Epilepsy pals support group kicks off epilepsy awareness month
A group of young men with epilepsy have formed a peer support group as an initiative of the Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT). The group met for the first time at Hamilton Gardens last week with epilepsy advisor Maria Lowe.
… View moreEpilepsy pals support group kicks off epilepsy awareness month
A group of young men with epilepsy have formed a peer support group as an initiative of the Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT). The group met for the first time at Hamilton Gardens last week with epilepsy advisor Maria Lowe.
“November is EWCT’s epilepsy awareness month and is all about promoting peer-to-peer support for those living with the condition. One of our members, Thomas Mandeno, knows the challenges facing young men with epilepsy and so he suggested we form a group to support them” said Maria.
Thomas explains: “We understand how young blokes feel about having epilepsy. It isn’t any easy condition to have and much can be at stake. You can’t drive, you can’t party large and you can struggle to find your feet, in fact, even at our age it can be socially isolating. But we are here to support you. We have regular get-togethers and you can always phone one of us for a chat.”
Maria said the main aim of the group is for the young men in the group to reach out to others around the same age and to enjoy one another’s company, to have fun with activities such as playing pool together, and to share epilepsy stories.
Epilepsy affects at least one in a hundred people and, for those living with the condition, life can be challenging. Consequently, a free general epilepsy talk, “Having epilepsy and the epilepsy burden” will be given by Maria on Friday 18 November at the Methodist City Action Centre, 50 London Street, from 10 am to 12 noon.
Details about activities for EWCT’s epilepsy November awareness month are available at EWCT’s website: www.ewct.org.nz....
For more information about EWCT’s peer support group, or epilepsy in general, please contact epilepsy advisors Maria (021) 888 293 or Margaret (021) 0279 7504.
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