LIONS BOOKFAIR ASSISTANCE NEEDED
LIONS BOOKFAIR ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The annual Combined Lions Clubs of Bookfair is on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October.
The Lions are seeking help as follows.
1. At the old Raumati Pool (Behind Marine Gardens) loading boxes on to transport to go to Waikanae from 9.00am to about midday on Friday 14th. Please report to Allan Taylor.
2. At the Waikanae Hall unloading boxes and setting up of the sales tables from 10.00am to about 4.00pm on Friday 14th. Please report to Peter Creswell.
If you are able to help please email Andrew at president.kapiti@lionsclubs.org.nz advising him at which location you can help, the times you can help and he will forward on to Allan or Peter as appropriate.
Even 1 or 2 hours will be a big help.
Please note however that you must be able to lift boxes of books. However at Waikanae you will also have the chance to do lighter duties of unpacking the books and placing on the sales tables.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.7% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.7% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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33% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.5% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Society
Felting Group
We are a small group of felters, sharing ideas and learning as we go. We use needle felting techniques and at times wet felting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 1.30-3.30pm at 27a Elizabeth Street (across the railway line). You are welcome to call in to see what felting is all about or contact:
Kathy McLauchlan, 021 180 4082