Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis? Come along to our series of workshops about arthritis care. Marion Pawson is an arthritis educator and she will discuss ways to prepare for an emergency and how to reduce the impact of such events on yourself, your family and the community. There is no charge to attend; donations are appreciated. Please register to secure your seat by calling us on 0800 663 463 or email marion.pawson@arthritis.org.nz
Workshop 1 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Monday 20 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: St Luke’s Church Hall, 24 Temata Road, Havelock North
Workshop 2 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday 21 February: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: EIT Campus, 501 Gloucester Street, Taradale. Room L311 above the Library - take the lift to level 3.
Workshop 3 - Arthritis & Emergency Preparedness
Wednesday 22 February: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: Flaxmere Community Centre, Harakeke Room, 400 Swansea Road, Flaxmere
Gardening & Arthritis Workshop
Gardening is a good form of exercise but can put strain on the joints. Learn more about gardening when you have arthritis.
Wednesday 22 February: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: The Café at the GARDEN DEPOT, 1308 Pakowhai Road, Tomoana, Hastings
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% Second half of November
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43.3% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
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.
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