Hastings Blossom Festival 2022 Interfaith Events
As part of this year’s Hastings Blossom Festival, there will be an interfaith exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, and an interfaith civic service on Sunday afternoon at 3.00 pm. Everyone is invited to both events.
The interfaith exhibition will be at St Matthew’s Church, 200 King Street South, Hastings, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Saturday 23rd, and 12.00 to 3.00 pm on Sunday 24th. The attractive displays will showcase the diverse faith communities in the Bay. Everyone is welcome. A gold coin entry donation will go to St John Ambulance.
The interfaith civic service will also be at St Matthew’s Church on Sunday 24th, beginning at 3.00 pm. This event is open to people of all faiths (or none). A gold coin entry donation will go to St John Ambulance.
Remember to put your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night.
Both events are hosted by the Hawke’s Bay Interfaith group (hbinterfaith@gmail.com)
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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75.8% Yes
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22.8% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
CAROLS ON THE GREEN
Sunday 1 December, 4-6.30pm, on H N Village Green. Koha sausage sizzle, Santa, Bay Cities's Symphonic Band, Dianne Abraham, Men in Black, Hukarere Girls' College, carol singing. Bring your chairs and a picnic basket and join the festivities. If inclement weather, we'll move into the church.