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South Brighton Voices (formerly South Brighton Choral Society) and the Lions Male Voice Choir in Concert, at 7.30 p.m in the Philip Carter Family Auditorium at THE PIANO on Wednesday 28th June
My understanding is, that the members of the male voice choir come from all over the British Isles, … View moreSouth Brighton Voices (formerly South Brighton Choral Society) and the Lions Male Voice Choir in Concert, at 7.30 p.m in the Philip Carter Family Auditorium at THE PIANO on Wednesday 28th June
My understanding is, that the members of the male voice choir come from all over the British Isles, although their organiser and conductor comes from Wales.
This will be a very exciting concert for us, because we are going to be joined in the performance by the UK supporters of the Lions Rugby Team who follow the Rugby games in New Zealand, who will also perform in four other cities in New Zealand.
As the choir celebrates its 70th “birthday”, it also celebrates its new name of South Brighton Voices, as shown on the Poster I have inserted below.
I understand that the Lions Male Voice Choir’s concert in Auckland has already sold out, and it’s very likely that the same thing will happen in Christchurch, so tickets may not be available on door sales.
Therefore, if any of you would like to go to our concert on the 28th, I can get tickets for you. Otherwise, tickets are available from Lies (said like “lease”) Callander on 388 0617 or liescallander@gmail.com
So many people asked for this, we came up with a second edition. This hits newsstands today! Get your copy before they're all gone.
Age Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted … View moreAge Concern New Zealand is running an "Elder Abuse Hits Close to Home" awareness campaign in June. Did you know that more than 75% of alleged abusers are family members? We hear awful stories in the media of older people being abused in care facilities, scammed on the internet or taunted by the general public, but for thousands of older New Zealander's the abuse happens in their own home. Please get in contact with your local Age Concern if you suspect a family member, friend or neighbour is being abused. We can Help. #WEAAD #alwaysrespected
Hi Im Annette Ashton, an art teacher with over 40 years experience. I lost my studio 7 years ago and have just recovered from the quakes damages. The classes are fun & small, 5 individual places. I teach oils, acrylics or water paints. 6 week classes $150. Does not include materials. Initially … View moreHi Im Annette Ashton, an art teacher with over 40 years experience. I lost my studio 7 years ago and have just recovered from the quakes damages. The classes are fun & small, 5 individual places. I teach oils, acrylics or water paints. 6 week classes $150. Does not include materials. Initially friday morning or afternoon, but names taken for other days until I can see a clear pattern of need. Please see several of my painting styles, none for sale at this time as they are all sold.
These are just to show my personal styles.
SuperValue is dedicated to supporting our local community. This is why each month, every SuperValue Supermarket will make a charitable donation to a deserving community group or individual as part of the SuperValue Community Cash charitable grant program.
If you are a community group such as a … View moreSuperValue is dedicated to supporting our local community. This is why each month, every SuperValue Supermarket will make a charitable donation to a deserving community group or individual as part of the SuperValue Community Cash charitable grant program.
If you are a community group such as a club, school or trust, or an individual with a community project underway and just need a hand, you could be chosen as a recipient of a $200 donation!
2 free tickets to BABY EXPO this weekend 10th and 11th June. At Pioneer event Center.
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Scams
There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.
The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, … View moreScams
There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.
The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, and are getting better at posing as legitimate organisations when they contact you. This includes developing fake websites and organisation letterheads that look like the real thing.
They rely on common human vulnerabilities, such as:
a belief in the legitimacy of companies and websites
a willingness to trust others
a wish for greater wealth
feeling obliged to follow through with something that was agreed to
not wanting to miss out on products or services that might only be available for a short time.
Your best defence is to educate yourself in the way that fraudsters work. You can find out about the wide range of scams on Consumer Protection’s ScamWatch website.
Some recent scams to be aware of include:
calls targeting migrant communities, claiming to be from Immigration New Zealand. They demand payment (sometimes in the form of iTunes vouchers) on threat of deportation or arrest;
emails claiming to be from a courier company, telling you that you missed a delivery and asking you to provide personal information so that you can retrieve the item.
There's a lot you can do to protect yourself. Below are a few tips:
Government agencies will never call, email or text demanding payment or threatening deportation. Banks will never call or email you to ask for your PIN or Internet banking password.
Salespeople and charity donations collectors will always wear clothing or accessories that identify them as such.
Microsoft is unlikely to call you to offer IT support services over the phone. Your internet provider is not likely to try to fix your internet problem by remotely controlling your computer. If you get an unexpected call with an offer to fix “problems” with your computer over the phone, just hang up.
If a bargain sounds too good to believe, it may be a stolen item – it may not even exist.
Before doing business with an unfamiliar company, do some research on them so you can be sure they are reputable.
Be careful about who you give your personal details to, as someone could use this information to steal your identity.
Check your banking and credit card statements regularly and look out for unexpected or unusual account transactions.
Be suspicious if the person you met online starts talking about their problems and suggesting that only you can help them.
If you didn’t buy a lottery ticket then it’s not possible for you to have won the lottery.
Don’t let anyone pressure you into making a decision quickly, whether it’s about investing, purchasing or donating.
If you receive a suspicious email, letter, fax or phone call, you can check whether it is a known scam. Reported scams are recorded on a number of websites:
The Department of Internal Affairs’ list of reported scams;
On the website of the business or organisation which the scammer wants you to believe they are representing (e.g. Inland Revenue, Immigration New Zealand);
You can also try doing an Internet search on the name of the organisation supposedly contacting you, followed by the word “scam”.
If you suspect it’s a scam but it isn’t listed as a reported scam, you can easily report it (on NetSafe's website, The Orb) so that others don't fall victim to it.
If you believe you have become a victim of a scam, report it to the Police. If you gave out your personal banking details you’ll also need to tell your bank.
www.cab.org.nz...
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You probably know Red Cross for our response work immediately after a disaster, but that’s just a small part of what we do. We're out working in the community every day, helping people recover from a disaster, transporting vulnerable people to appointments, delivering Meals on Wheels, … View moreYou probably know Red Cross for our response work immediately after a disaster, but that’s just a small part of what we do. We're out working in the community every day, helping people recover from a disaster, transporting vulnerable people to appointments, delivering Meals on Wheels, helping former refugees resettle and find employment, operating second-hand stores, providing first aid training, and more. Check out our new campaign: ‘Here For Good’!
As a matter of interest has any dog owner had any problems in this dog park with other dogs and their owners.I have heard a few comments from other dog owners who wont take their dog to this park because of some bad dog behaviour.
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