Cornerstone - Whare Karakia Filled to the Gunwales!
Last Monday evening (26 August), the user group organising an event at Cornerstone, plus the Cornerstone family who were present, were surprised and almost overwhelmed by the numbers of people who turned up for the Meet the Candidates event.
Usually these events have 50-60 people at best. The total count last Monday was 225.
As a result, there were a lot of things learnt and some decisions made to make things better for future occasions.
Although, when the unexpected hits, the situation cannot be anything but unexpected. Given the circumstances, those leading the night did an amazing job.
What is important for us now at Cornerstone is to be sure we have things in place that will help avoid problems and upsets as much as possible.
For example, we've bit the financial bullet and ordered another sound and visual control unit, to guarantee no glitches in controlling volume level (and avoiding squealing).
We know too that parking wardens are essential for any events likely to have 50 or more people.
The setting out of chairs is something that always needs care and consideration. And nobody needs to be left standing. (If they were with our chair count, we'd be over our official FNDC approved numbers!)
If you've any suggestions to help Cornerstone be the really good community facility we want it to be, please let us know. Our place is your place. Community Space with a Spiritual Heart. A place to feel at home.
Write your comments here or contact us at cornerstone@kkup.org.nz. If you'd be willing to be on an "as available" list of people who could help with support tasks for big events, e.g. parking, setting out extra chairs, being a group's technical assistant, please let us know. This could be voluntary or could be offered to groups as a paid extra.
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
Puzzle Pros of the Neighbourhood, Assemble!
What common English verb becomes its own past tense by rearranging its letters?
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