2344 days ago

Festival of Doll Art - 28th and 29th July

Auckland Dollmakers and Collectors

Join us to our 33rd Doll Show with dollmaker competitions, doll displays, doll supplies, doll clothing, books, collectables, Bears, old and modern dolls. The theme of the show is Arabian Nights.

Club Raffle: 1st Place wins A "Simon & Halbig" bluebell, in a delightful presentation case and 2nd place is to be announced at the show.

When:
Saturday 27th July 2019, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 28th July 2019, 10am - 4pm

Where:
Auckland Horticultural Centre, 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland

Ticket information:
Adult: $6.00
Child: $4.00
Door Sales Only
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4 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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3 days ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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