Can you give 1 hour this Friday/Saturday
ROLE OF THE WEEK:
An hour can make a world of difference! Blind & Low Vision NZ's (formerly the Blind Foundation) are running their annual fundraising appeal again soon.
Will you give an hour (or two) to hold a donation bucket and collect critical funds to help Kiwis who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision?
When: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October.
Where: Blenheim central, Springlands, Redwooodtown, or Picton
You are very welcome to volunteer with a friend, family member, or colleague.
Volunteers of any age are welcome to apply but people under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
No skills or experience required; all we need from you is reliability and a smile.
Apply online by clicking the read more button below.
Alternatively, send us a message, call 03 577 9388, email vm@volunteermarlborough.org.nz, or book an appointment online via our main Facebook page.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5.1% Second half of November
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44.3% 1st December
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16.9% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.