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Looking for a fun, creative, challenging holiday programme for your kids this October? We have multiple music workshops running.
BANDS:
Mon 30 Sept - Tue 1 Oct - Junior workshop w/ Nick - 9:30am - 3pm (8-12yrs)
Thurs 3rd Oct - Fri 4 Oct - Senior workshop w/ Melanie - 9:30am - 3pm (13-17yrs)… View moreLooking for a fun, creative, challenging holiday programme for your kids this October? We have multiple music workshops running.
BANDS:
Mon 30 Sept - Tue 1 Oct - Junior workshop w/ Nick - 9:30am - 3pm (8-12yrs)
Thurs 3rd Oct - Fri 4 Oct - Senior workshop w/ Melanie - 9:30am - 3pm (13-17yrs)
DRUM CLINICS: WED 2 OCT
PERCUSSION EXTRAVAGANZA
9am - 12pm (5-10yrs)
DRUM CLINIC with Nick Douch
1pm - 4pm (7-12yrs)
MUSICAL THEATRE: INTO THE WOODS PRODUCTION
Mon 7 Oct to Thurs 10 Oct. - 9am - 3pm (7-13yrs)
SONGWRITING
Thur 10 Oct & Fri 11 Oct - 9:30am - 3pm (12-18yrs)
For more information check out our website or email me direct: eliette@eliettesmusicacademy.com
October is going to be one to remember!!
Hi neighbours, Val Davies from Wainui was shocked to crack open an egg with three yolks inside. She was even more shocked when she learned her chicken had laid a one in 25 million type of egg. An egg-spert said double-yolkers are rare, and triple-yolkers very, very rare. Davies said the egg was … View moreHi neighbours, Val Davies from Wainui was shocked to crack open an egg with three yolks inside. She was even more shocked when she learned her chicken had laid a one in 25 million type of egg. An egg-spert said double-yolkers are rare, and triple-yolkers very, very rare. Davies said the egg was "delicious".
Have you had a double or triple yolked egg before? Let us know in the comments.
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Hi neighbours. Data released by Yellow shows although Auckland has the highest opt-out rate since 2014, it still has the greatest volume of print search out of the entire country. Do you still use the phone book? What do you use it for? Did you realise you could opt-out of receiving the book in … View moreHi neighbours. Data released by Yellow shows although Auckland has the highest opt-out rate since 2014, it still has the greatest volume of print search out of the entire country. Do you still use the phone book? What do you use it for? Did you realise you could opt-out of receiving the book in your letterbox? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
Make the most of this weekend with this … View moreWhat to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
It's been a journey of four years and a labour of love to restore and rebirth All Hallows Church in Campbells Bay. It's reincarnation as Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre is certainly striking and modern. It has been architecturally designed around the 1950s-built church, a heritage … View moreIt's been a journey of four years and a labour of love to restore and rebirth All Hallows Church in Campbells Bay. It's reincarnation as Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre is certainly striking and modern. It has been architecturally designed around the 1950s-built church, a heritage building, thus respecting its history and place in the community in a beautiful beachside location.
The philosophy of the centre draws on the practice of Emmi Pikler; respect and trust that the child can be the initiator and explorer of their own learning and Reggio Emilia; where children learn through their interests, social collaboration and investigation.
Daily meals are carefully planned with an onsite chef who caters to allergies and intolerances, and there is always a vegetarian alternative to their main meal.
Limited spaces available visit us at 220 Campbells Bay, or phone Alex and Hayley on 09 479 9090.
We'd love to show you around our exciting new learning centre!
ABOUT MINDFULNESS
Whether you are dealing with chronic stress, illness, issues stemming from imbalance in your life - or simply wanting to incorporate a great wellness practice in your day - one of the things that can really help is to include the "reset" offered by mindfulness … View moreABOUT MINDFULNESS
Whether you are dealing with chronic stress, illness, issues stemming from imbalance in your life - or simply wanting to incorporate a great wellness practice in your day - one of the things that can really help is to include the "reset" offered by mindfulness meditation.
Mindfulness is a very potent way to support yourself and to give both body and mind a break from living in the "Red zone" of stress and overwhelm.
It's an antidote of sorts to anxiety, difficulty concentrating, poor health or performance and more.
There are now over 4000 published research articles attesting to the therapeutic benefits of meditation for a wide range of physical and psychological conditions and it's compatibility and synergy with most forms of medical treatment.
THE COURSE
This 4 week course offers a thorough introductory grounding in the WHAT, WHY and HOW of Mindfulness-based Stillness Meditation (MBSM), a type of mindfulness developed at the Gawler Cancer Foundation in Australia and recognised internationally by leaders in the field. (Part 2 goes further into emotions, awareness and finding stillness).
Each 2 hour class involves a mix of learning, discussion and practice. Each week builds on the previous ones, so that by the end of the course, you have a well- established and robust basis for a satisfying ongoing home practice.
COURSE DATES AND TIMES: 7.15 -9.15pm, every Friday from 15 November to 6 December, 2019
VENUE: Stoney Homestead Community Hub, 12 Galbraith Greens, Silverdale, Auckland
COURSE COST: $80 (plus any relevant online booking fees)
COURSE FACILITATOR: Liz Weatherly, Louise Hay Teacher and Coach, CMI, MBSM Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor through the Gawler Foundation.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Book by emailing liz@beinspired.co.nz or through Eventbrite
Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of your payment.
Please also use above email address for any enquiries.
A north Auckland chicken has beaten all eggs-pectations and laid an egg with three yolks. Proud chi…
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford.
The work, from the Hoteo Bridge south to the north-bound passing lane, will be carried out over seven nights, between 7pm and 6am, from Sunday 1 September.
Each night traffic management… View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford.
The work, from the Hoteo Bridge south to the north-bound passing lane, will be carried out over seven nights, between 7pm and 6am, from Sunday 1 September.
Each night traffic management crews will put out road cones from 7pm and a stop-go lane closure will start from 8pm.
The Transport Agency advises road users to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.
Here's what it means for renters and landlords.
To read more, click here.
Legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes is bringing his Shutting Down Your Town Tour to Spark Arena on 28 September.
The tour is in support of his latest album My Criminal Record - his first album in 10 years. His one-night Auckland concert will feature Cold Chisel anthems including solo classics like … View moreLegendary rocker Jimmy Barnes is bringing his Shutting Down Your Town Tour to Spark Arena on 28 September.
The tour is in support of his latest album My Criminal Record - his first album in 10 years. His one-night Auckland concert will feature Cold Chisel anthems including solo classics like 'Working Class Man' and 'Ain't No Second Prize' plus his current radio hit, 'Shutting Down Our Town'.
His latest album is a follow up of sorts to two unflinching memoirs Working Class Boy (2016) and Working Class Man (2017).
Tickets for the Auckland show can be purchased from Ticketmaster.
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Want to WIN tickets? Ten lucky Neighbourly members will win a double pass to Jimmy Barnes' Auckland concert. To get in the draw simply like or thank this post! Winners contacted on Monday 9 September 2019.
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A man accused of murdering a toddler left an answer phone message saying sorry just moments after he…
Sugar cane and Agave have one thing in common. If you treat them well they are some of the sweetest plants you will find on the planet. Sugar, time and patience make for spirits oozing with character and the Cocktails containing these Caribbean, Hispanic performers; inherit their extravagant … View moreSugar cane and Agave have one thing in common. If you treat them well they are some of the sweetest plants you will find on the planet. Sugar, time and patience make for spirits oozing with character and the Cocktails containing these Caribbean, Hispanic performers; inherit their extravagant natures.
Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane hard liquor), sugar, and lime where as a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
The contestants on The Block felt inspired after attending a StarJam workshop and created some artworks to auction off to raise money for StarJam.
Check out the creations made by the contestants and you could even snag one for your home!
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