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Save the date! Paula from Janome/Elna will be in the shop all day on Thursday 28th Sept, From 10am until 5pm. She will be doing demonstrations on the machines, and will be available to answer all your queries. We will have a gift for the first 20 customers, and 4 lucky dips to give away throughout … View moreSave the date! Paula from Janome/Elna will be in the shop all day on Thursday 28th Sept, From 10am until 5pm. She will be doing demonstrations on the machines, and will be available to answer all your queries. We will have a gift for the first 20 customers, and 4 lucky dips to give away throughout the day. See you then.
The Franklin Pakeke Lions Club has closed down after 34 years of service to Franklin and the wider community.
Although membership numbers remained strong, the restrictions imposed by age and physical limitations led to a situation where there were insufficient able bodied members to undertake … View moreThe Franklin Pakeke Lions Club has closed down after 34 years of service to Franklin and the wider community.
Although membership numbers remained strong, the restrictions imposed by age and physical limitations led to a situation where there were insufficient able bodied members to undertake ...
Check out these brave students who had their heads shaved in a bid to raise money for charity.
Aren't these cross stitch kits that have come in to the shop, just adorable? There are Kiwiana ones and Christmas ones. They are fairly quick projects, so you still have plenty of time to get one or two done for gifts, or bookmarks for you summer holiday reading.
Book your Term 4 Swimming and Water safety lessons now! Get in quick as there is limited spaces.
Phone 09 238 5240 or email Kelsie at fplswimschool@belgravialeisure.co.nz
Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?
Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View moreThinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted
Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
This year is the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show. Exhibitors entering the competitions for alpaca, anglo-nubian goat, beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, equestrian, sheep, and sheep dog trials have until 25th September 2017 to get their entries in.
Click here to download the entry forms … View moreThis year is the 125th Jubilee of the Waikato A&P Show. Exhibitors entering the competitions for alpaca, anglo-nubian goat, beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat, equestrian, sheep, and sheep dog trials have until 25th September 2017 to get their entries in.
Click here to download the entry forms and schedules for the show.
Mark the dates in your diary - the show is on Friday 27th to Sunday 29th October.
Don't miss the exhibitor entry deadline of 25th September!
Spring is here! Talk to one of our friendly team for a free market appraisal on your property.
The hail was back again last night! Here are some reader photos taken on Vivien Pl, Patumahoe. This weather is crazy eh!
We have a king single bed that has a couple of broken slats (after my teenage nephew jumped on the bed!). I'm sure someone with a DIY bent could repair it. It comes with a mattress, and also the wire frame for a rollaway bed that fits underneath (no mattress for the rollaway underneath). Pick … View moreWe have a king single bed that has a couple of broken slats (after my teenage nephew jumped on the bed!). I'm sure someone with a DIY bent could repair it. It comes with a mattress, and also the wire frame for a rollaway bed that fits underneath (no mattress for the rollaway underneath). Pick up in Pukekohe, or I could help with delivery in Pukekohe. I just want to see the bed put to good use!
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View moreHi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Tony Smith will put his body on the line next month in the daunting Burpee Mile, and is calling on other members of Franklin to join him.
He will be completing a 1600m burpee challenge to raise funds for Kaleidocare, an organisation that caters for people with high special needs. He wants … View moreTony Smith will put his body on the line next month in the daunting Burpee Mile, and is calling on other members of Franklin to join him.
He will be completing a 1600m burpee challenge to raise funds for Kaleidocare, an organisation that caters for people with high special needs. He wants ...
The hail hit in Mareretu Ave, Patumahoe yesterday and Richard Eggleton's daughter Julia had a great time! How cute is she?
Richard said he had never seen hail like this before! Do you have any photos from the hail storm yesterday? Feel free to share them with us - email … View moreThe hail hit in Mareretu Ave, Patumahoe yesterday and Richard Eggleton's daughter Julia had a great time! How cute is she?
Richard said he had never seen hail like this before! Do you have any photos from the hail storm yesterday? Feel free to share them with us - email julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
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