RECYCLING AT TAWA LIONS SATURDAY MARKET
Tawa Lions accept the following for recycling at the Saturday Produce Market, 9am to 2pm, Outlet City carpark, 24 Main Road,Tawa.
SPECTACLES – Spectacles are collected for the Pacific Islands Sight Programme. Cases are not required.
USED BATTERIES – Small batteries no larger than 9 volt (No car Batteries) are accepted.
ALUMINIUM WINE BOTTLE TOPS & TEAR TABS – (No other metals e.g. beer bottle caps). The money from the sale of aluminium goes to support Kids Can who provide support for young New Zealanders in need.
ALUMINIUM COFFEE CAPSULES - The standard capsules, used in Nespresso type coffee machines, are made from aluminium and are suitable for recycling. There is no need to empty the capsules.
We do not recycle Plastic capsules.
The aluminium is used for other aluminium products and the coffee is used to produce compost product.
OLD MONEY – Lions in New Zealand collect old NZ notes and coins and overseas currency. The money raised (Heads Up for Kids) goes to funding youth development projects.
HEARING AIDS – Used aids are donated to Hearing Association Wellington, mainly for clients of the Downtown City Mission.
Here's Friday's Fizzler!
I can be written, I can be spoken, I can be exposed, I can be broken. What am I?
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Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?
Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱
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48.2% Yes
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49.8% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Tawa Services Bowling Club Opening Saturday 21 September
The Tawa Services Bowling Club will be having its opening on the 21st of September, All members of the public are most welcome to attend the opening.
Discs to be in by 1215 for a 1230 start.
There will be an afternoon tea on completion of the days play
If you want to give bowls a go, you are more than welcome to join us.
In the lead up, from tonight there will be some raffles to purchase for a great hamper.