North Shore Concert Band Festival Photos and Invitation for new members
Just a few of the great photos taken of North Shore Concert Band during our recent performance at the New Zealand Concert Bands Association 2023 Festival. We were awarded Silver!
This is your local community Concert Band, and we are looking for new members. Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, flute, Oboe, Saxophone, French Horn (we have a French Horn available) etc. Any brass or woodwind, and percussion. We practice on Tuesday nights at Birkenhead College Auditorium at 7.30pm.
Call me if you are interested>
Darrell 021 99 88 95
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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12.9% No
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2% Other - I'll share below!
Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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