Remembrance - like a candle, burn brightest at Christmas time.
“A time to reflect and remember that those gone before us, will be with us forever”.
Avenal Park Funeral Home staff invite families and friends to join us at a combined Remembrance Service in the Civic Theatre - Tay Street, Invercargill on Thursday, 13 December 2018, commencing at 6.00pm. This service has been organised by the Loss and Grief Centre in Invercargill and is supported by local funeral homes; Avenal Park Funeral Home, J Fraser and Sons and Macdonald and Weston.
Avenal Park Funeral Home also has a remembrance tree available for those who would like to write a message in memory of their loved one. Please call into our office – Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill. If you would like us to write a card on your behalf, please phone us on 03 218 9021.
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.
Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
Tactile texture
Welcome texture into your room by using leftover Resene Anaglypta wallpaper to accentuate furniture and décor items. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.