79 days ago

Rebecca renews her Cambridge connections

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

Classical crossover singer Rebecca Nelson told a captivated Cambridge audience how the town holds a special place in her heart for several reasons.

Rebecca’s performance was one of three shows lined up to entertain residents and soon-to-be residents of Ryman Healthcare’s Patrick Hogan Village in Cambridge, Hilda Ross Village down the road in Hamilton and James Wattie Village in Havelock North.

Describing her connection to Ryman, she says: “It feels like coming home and performing for friends and family.”

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.1% Yes
    84.1% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1606 votes
7 hours ago

It’s a lead up to Mother’s Day and we are excited !

The Team from Red Cross Shop Invercargill

The perfect gift is not always easy to find .. sometimes it might be brand new other times it might be on a budget. Either way getting it right is important! Here at The Red Cross Shop, we have put together some wonderful displays full of all kinds of gifts for all kinds of Mothers !
While in store, take a look at the Brands Seconds Rack full of some amazing clothing as well as our winter jackets. There are all kinds of toys, books and clothing available for the kids , or even a puzzle or two for those wet and windy days.

1 day ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Rowena Jackson Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

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