We Say, You Say: Fire Escape Plans
Hi Waikato,
Do you have a fire escape plan?
A fire that engulfed a house in Pokeno was found to have been caused by grass clippings catching alight on a lawnmower that was still hot from use.
Fire crews responded to the house fire on January 31, with four crews at the scene and another three dispatched.
Area Commander Geoff Purcell said that the occupants of the house were lucky to get out quickly. "This fire shows that fire can get very real, fast...It can take just three minutes for a fire to become deadly."
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You can plan your fire escape at www.escapemyhouse.co.nz...
FREE Family Workshop: Summer Puppets with ReCreators
Saturday January 18, 2025 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre
In this workshop, Kids will create summer puppets! Fish and sea creatures, birds and animals.
This craft is fantastic for practicing and reinforcing fine motor skills. Kids can then enjoy playing with their puppet and making it move!
Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...
Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
FREE Family Workshop: Christmas Make & Give with ReCreators
Saturday December 7, 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre
Join The ReCreators for a sustainable gift making session!
This is a walk-in event, so you can come and create a sustainable gift with us for a few minutes, or for the whole time.
A handmade gift is a meaningful gift, and if it is up-cycled and good for the planet… then it is even better!
Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...
Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
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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4.8% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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32.8% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below