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Date: 24th July 2019
Time: 6.30 mix and mingle for start at 7pm
Venue: Franklin Club, Station Rd, Pukekohe
Cost: $30 prepaid please.
Cash bar available
Speaker: Rhonda Thorn RN BHS
Topic: Parkinson Community Educator,
Please text Marilyn Bennett 027 479 9121 or email her … View moreDate: 24th July 2019
Time: 6.30 mix and mingle for start at 7pm
Venue: Franklin Club, Station Rd, Pukekohe
Cost: $30 prepaid please.
Cash bar available
Speaker: Rhonda Thorn RN BHS
Topic: Parkinson Community Educator,
Please text Marilyn Bennett 027 479 9121 or email her marilynbennett35@gmail.com before 8pm on July 21st to register for the dinner and to obtain the bank account number for internet payment. All interested women welcome to attend .
Last month BPW Franklin and guests came together to participate in a special tribute to one of the world’s most influential organizations, the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, which unites women around the world. Although its members speak in many languages and live in countries with differing traditions, they share the same determination of purpose.
Our Curator of Entomology* John Early has discovered a species of bug that has recently established itself in Auckland. The green lacewing is "a beautiful little insect, lovely to behold. It is a pale leaf green with a golden strip down its back and delicate wings that sparkle as it flies in … View moreOur Curator of Entomology* John Early has discovered a species of bug that has recently established itself in Auckland. The green lacewing is "a beautiful little insect, lovely to behold. It is a pale leaf green with a golden strip down its back and delicate wings that sparkle as it flies in the sunlight," says Early. But is this new resident a friend or a foe to the flora and fauna in our backyards? Read on to find out...
*Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms.
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Hello Auckland! We are very pleased to extend a warm welcome to Auckland Museum who are joining our wonderful family of Neighbourly partners.
Together we will showcase exhibitions, launch events, get 'behind the scenes' and celebrate the taonga the museum is to our communities.
We… View moreHello Auckland! We are very pleased to extend a warm welcome to Auckland Museum who are joining our wonderful family of Neighbourly partners.
Together we will showcase exhibitions, launch events, get 'behind the scenes' and celebrate the taonga the museum is to our communities.
We can't wait to share all the great things Auckland Museum brings to our city. There's exciting things to come and we welcome you to share a welcome message to our friends at the Museum below.
As Franklin ramps up for a development boom, Police are working to keep the area free of the crime t…
“My name is Dawn Campbell and I am a Superannuit
who knits cot blankets for premature babies in hospital which
are given to the mothers to take home with their babies.
I also knit Beanies & scarves for adults, Beanies & slippers for
children that are distributed through The City Mission.… View more“My name is Dawn Campbell and I am a Superannuit
who knits cot blankets for premature babies in hospital which
are given to the mothers to take home with their babies.
I also knit Beanies & scarves for adults, Beanies & slippers for
children that are distributed through The City Mission.
With the price of wool being so dear I cannot keep up
with these needs.
If you have any spare wool, any colour, any ply, I would
greatly appreciate your passing it on to me.
The Pukekohe Citizens Advice Bureau has very kindly agreed to be
a drop off area for the wool, Their address is
Central Park
cr Opaheke Road and Chapel Street
Parking in Chapel Street or rear of Elizabeth Campbell Complex.
or my address is: 2 Charles Miller Court, Clarks Beach.
phone No 09 232 0104 or 021629286.
If possible I will pick up from you. Thanks in advance.
A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.
This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.
Should NZ follow suit?
To read more, click here.
Did you know… there’s no dementia when you’re dancing? Research tells us that dancing frequently makes us smarter, instils confidence and is one of the most effective ways to offer protection against developing dementia.
Join us on the red carpet as we waltz our way to better brain health… View moreDid you know… there’s no dementia when you’re dancing? Research tells us that dancing frequently makes us smarter, instils confidence and is one of the most effective ways to offer protection against developing dementia.
Join us on the red carpet as we waltz our way to better brain health with the Still Me Gala Ball in support of Dementia Auckland.
Friday 8 November 2019, 6pm to 11.30pm
Cordis Hotel, Auckland
For more information and to buy tickets visit us here.
The night will be full of exciting entertainment with host Mike McRoberts.
The brown marmorated stink bug is a pest that can infest your home in the thousands, stinks when crushed, and is almost impossible to get rid of. It is also a major threat to our fruit and vegetable industries.
It’s not in New Zealand yet and we want to keep it that way. It hibernates inside … View moreThe brown marmorated stink bug is a pest that can infest your home in the thousands, stinks when crushed, and is almost impossible to get rid of. It is also a major threat to our fruit and vegetable industries.
It’s not in New Zealand yet and we want to keep it that way. It hibernates inside homes.
🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!
Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!
Join Chef Finn Gybel, to prepare a mid - winter feast that draws inspiration from the culinary traditions of the Nordic region along with our own lamb steamed and smoked in an urban hāngi. Then sit down to enjoy the feast.
Sunday, 28 July | 2:00 - 10:00 PM
An "animal lover" has died trying to move a steer from a paddock. Paul Leslie Moir, 63, died while …
BPW Franklin Inc celebrated the international candlelighting night in June when we come together to participate in a special tribute to one of the world’s most influential organizations, the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, which unites women around the world. Although… View moreBPW Franklin Inc celebrated the international candlelighting night in June when we come together to participate in a special tribute to one of the world’s most influential organizations, the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, which unites women around the world. Although its members speak in many languages and live in countries with differing traditions, they share the same determination of purpose. We aim to achieve a just and equal status for women in all levels and areas of society where decisions are taken in true partnership with men, based on mutual respect, for a more balance and peaceful world.
Calling all Auckland high school students to join us TODAY for a fun afternoon preparing Mocktails and exploring career opportunities. (Free Session)
Thursday, 18 July | 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Viaduct, Auckland
Time stands still for no one – not even the retirement community.
Acacia Cove Village had a big Mid-Winter Celebration on Friday, 12th July. As usual everybody came dress to impress. The chef prepared a marvelous meal, and the entertainment was spot-on. I think I can speak for everyone who … View moreTime stands still for no one – not even the retirement community.
Acacia Cove Village had a big Mid-Winter Celebration on Friday, 12th July. As usual everybody came dress to impress. The chef prepared a marvelous meal, and the entertainment was spot-on. I think I can speak for everyone who attended… it truly was a night to remember!
Early in August our Village Manager, Bruce Cullington are planning a celebration-lunch for all our residents over 90. We were quite amazed to see that the number of our nonagenarian’s has grown to 32.
What an amazing milestone!
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