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Why Leonie loves lawn bowls
For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.
But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.
So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.
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Show us your winter craft or DIY projects
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!
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Good on ya Matt
Congratulations to founding Momentum Waikato trustee Matthew Cooper on his recent appointment as President of New Zealand Rugby.
The Mooloo Parade of 1993 continues to populate the upper echelons of the national game!
As ever, we are proud to support Waikato Rugby's grassroots through our care of the Waikato Community Rugby Fund - find out more and donate at the link below.
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