Community Centre Talk at Mary Potter Community Centre
Speaker: Bianca Duncan
Air Force Museum of NZ
A Short History
of Fashion During WWII
This presentation explores the dramatic effect WWII had on the way Kiwis dressed, as rationing and ‘make-do and mend’
became everyday practices.
Take a closer look at service caps, jackets, wedding dresses, pockets, and more, as we show you photos and uniform pieces from the Air Force Museum collection.
All welcome and bring a friend
Monday 4 August 2025, 1.30-2.30pm
Cuppa to follow
Donation/Koha welcome
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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8.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
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22.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.6% Nah - not for me
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲
I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?
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