Avalon, Lower Hutt

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655 days ago

Youth Choir - Mondays at 4pm

Amanda Wills from Anglican Parish of Lower Hutt

WELCOME TO 2023

Aim: to foster the joy and skills of singing together
When: weekly on Mondays in term time at 4pm
For whom: children from age 7 to 16 (negotiable) boys and girls

Where: St James' Church Hall 71 Woburn Road (behind the Library)

How much: a gold coin per session, or … View more
WELCOME TO 2023

Aim: to foster the joy and skills of singing together
When: weekly on Mondays in term time at 4pm
For whom: children from age 7 to 16 (negotiable) boys and girls

Where: St James' Church Hall 71 Woburn Road (behind the Library)

How much: a gold coin per session, or $20.00 for the term

What we do: begin the session with warm-ups, physical and vocal, and learn how to sing and produce our voices.

What we sing: a range of songs from various cultures and languages, including Te Reo, Latin, Hebrew, English, rounds, sea shanties, folk-songs, songs from the shows!
• At Easter we sing Tenebrae in the church using songs from the Taize community
• At Christmas we sing a carol service with the senior choir
• We aim to have more informal concerts from time to time, and even produce a musical.

Our Leaders: Dr. Jonathan Berkahn, organist and choir director at St James' Church, and Helen Willberg, whose life-long work is to share the enjoyment of making music with others.


For more information or to register please contact Helen on 021 157 3892.

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655 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our February issue of our Seniors Newsletter is out now. In this issue we're keeping you in the know how on copper withdrawal and how that may affect you, plus lots more.

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655 days ago

Courage

NumberWorks'nWords Lower Hutt

Courage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each … View moreCourage doesn’t always come easily. Some are naturally born with confidence, while others may need an extra boost. We help young learners build confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed in and out of school. Our fun and engaging maths and English tuition is personalised to each child’s learning style and needs.

Learn more about NumberWorks’nWords maths and English tutoring.

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658 days ago

Need a queen bed base

Kelly from Boulcott

A proper base please, not a slat or metal frame type.

Price: $150

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656 days ago

Size 10 animal print skirt

Tracey from Waiwhetu

Elastic waisted, good condition

Price: $5

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657 days ago

Electrician Available

Dianne from Avalon

Avalon Electrical

Tel: 021 1161110 or email sparkymarkyt@gmail.com

For all your electrical needs including:
Lighting - Power Points – Oven - Hot Water Cylinder

659 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
Learn more

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660 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
Listen now

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660 days ago

GARAGE SALE!

Jaime from Avalon

Grab yourself a bargin! Our final clearout before we move. Loads of stuff; tools, toys, clothes, homewares... and much more!
Saturday 4th Feb 2023 from 11am
Corner of Frederick Street, opposite Avalon Park.

Negotiable

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660 days ago

Poll: Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View more
The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!

There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.

Which photograph should win the People & Communities category?
  • 13.5% Sparrow stories at Oriental Bay
    13.5% Complete
  • 15.9% Forever Brothers
    15.9% Complete
  • 35.4% Fishing at Ngunguru
    35.4% Complete
  • 25.3% Summer evening at Lake Wakatipu
    25.3% Complete
  • 7% Runners on Himatangi Beach
    7% Complete
  • 2.8% Party colour at Wellington Botanic Gardens
    2.8% Complete
1930 votes
662 days ago

Trailer

Colin from Woburn

Hi..We live in Woburn and want to borrow or hire a trailer. Just for a dump trip or two.
Drop me a txt..or phone me 0276458096.
Cheers
Colin

663 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
663 days ago

Maidstone Intermediate Uniform

Jo from Stokes Valley

Hi I'm selling this on behalf
Maidstone Intermediate uniform which includes:
1x Jersey size 16
1x Uniform shorts size 14
1x Polo shirt size 12
1x P.E set size 14
Pick up Stokes Valley or deliver on request
$100 Ono

Price: $100

663 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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666 days ago

Rubbish

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to … View moreHi Neighbours,I so appreciate donations to pass onto families who are unable to afford them,but not the rubbish I recieved an had to sift thru an came up with a few toys an the rest rubbish.Video tapes with no tapes in them.We only have a small bin for our household rubbish,which means i have to take your rubbish to the tip.This includes clothing as well.Please neighbours can you make sure everything you donate is clean an reuseable for families who recieve them.Clothing,Toys,Video tapes etc.I appreciate you all not your rubbish.

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