Retirement village residents grow veggies for City Mission
Residents at a central Auckland retirement village are growing vegetables and donating them to the Auckland City Mission.
Selwyn Heights Village gardener Pat Tunstall is encouraging residents to take part to help connect people isolated in the Covid-19 lockdown.
National Gardening Week’s “grow to give” competition officially begins on Labour Weekend and competitors will photograph their failures and successes.
“We’ve got people growing their extra row in the garden, balcony pots and troughs. As long as there’s a bit of dirt, there’s a potential crop of veggies,” Tunstall said.
“Already voices can be heard on balconies starting the journey of caring for their seeds in the most suitable pot or trough sought from those recycled in our nursery. It’s got people sharing a common goal, communicating and having a laugh.”
The competition ends in February and surplus fresh vegetables will be given to the City Mission.
Participants will grow an extra row of vegetables and donate the yields to a local food distribution organisation.
Register online at the link below between October 1 and 25 to receive a free pack of veggie seeds.
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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86.8% Yes
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11.9% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below!
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Star Wars Weekend at Stardome 2024
May the Fourth be with you! And beware of the Revenge of the Fifth!
It’s Stardome’s annual Star Wars celebration,
where 30-minute planetarium shows exploring the planets of the Star Wars universe will be running, as well as a Lego Star Wars display.
And from 4pm-8.30pm on Saturday 4th May there'll be visitors from the 501st Legion patrolling the planetarium!
Plus, Star Wars spot prizes from the Stardome shop for the best costumes over the weekend.
Bookings essential. Free for Starlight Explorers.
Saturday 4 May 2024: www.stardome.org.nz...
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