Uncover more about your family history this August!
Join us for workshops and talks on the resources available to access free through Hutt City Libraries including FindMyPast, Ancestry.com, British Newspaper Archive, and My Heritage.
See all our events at library.huttcity.govt.nz...
* Intro to MyHeritage and Help Session *
Wainuiomata Library, Tuesday 10 August, 2pm-3:30pm
Learn about this new database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia, followed by a hands-on help session.
* Workshop: FindMyPast *
Petone Library, Thursday 12 August, 11am-1pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required.
* Workshop: British Newspaper Archive *
War Memorial Library, Tuesday 17 August, 1:30pm-3pm
Eastbourne Library, Thursday 19 August, 1pm-3pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required - email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or talk to library staff.
Photo: A group of men and women on an outing, possibly at a picnic, c1900s. Hewson Collection, Hutt City Libraries.
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.
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.
Koraunui Ukulele Christmas carols
Koraunui Ukulele has been busy on our annual Christmas road trip. We performed at Stokeswood and last weekend at Aroha Rest home. We are performing at Shona McFarlane retirement village this Saturday.
A new Christmas carol video will be available everyday over the next week. Please Like & Share Oh come all ye faithful.
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Merry Christmas...DJ Pomare & Koraunui Ukulele