Are you a little Crafty - #upcyclehb
Want to get a little crafty this weekend? We have extended the closing date for the Red Cross Upcycle Challenge to Monday 23rd November at 5pm.
There are 3 challenges;
* HB Curtain Bank Challenge - Sponsored by Kathys Drapes by design
Turn a previously loved curtain into a fashion item.
* Red Cross Retail Challenge - Sponsored by Tammy Jensen, Harcourts
Upcycle an item from one of our retail stores
* Art Upcycle Challenge - Sponsored by Red Cross Cadbury Road shop
Upcycle the artwork or the frame
There is a $250 prezzy card up for grabs for the winner of each challenge so kickstart your creativity and recycle, repurpose and reuse an item purchased at either of our retails stores.
* Dalton Street Store - 128 Dalton Street, Napier open - Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Saturday
* Cadbury Road Shop - 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa - Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
The winner will be announced at the Mistletoe Market on Thursday 26th November being held at Toitoi - HB Arts and Events Centre.
For more information and the rules please visit www.redcross.org.nz...
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Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
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Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.
She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Hi, what's your name?
We want to get to know our neighbours and we think you do too!
Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
Are you the go-to person for baking advice (and a cup of sugar!) or have some computer skills that you're happy to share? We'd love to know.
Whether you're looking for others to join you on your walks, or just wanting to know more about your neighbours, go ahead and introduce yourself.
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