Friday Feathered Friend
Words and picture from Louise Thomas.
"It's often as hard to get one of these sitting down as it is to get one in flight. Welcome swallow/warou (Hirundo neoxena). The pink background is caused by the colourful pink aquatic weeds on the fresh water pond at Pauatahanui. Usually hawking in a circuit over the pond, one of the swallows rested briefly to have a good stretch on a stick poking out of the water."
Falls Prevention Exercise
Upper Hutt Seniors this a a new exercise class for you. Join Age Concern Wellington at the Maidstone Sports Hub, 11 Railway Avenue, Maidstone at 11.00 am for a class designed for seniors to improve strength, help prevent a falls and make new friends. Bring a water bottle and flat comfy shoes.
Call 044996648 for information. Gold coin donation.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.