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Linen is most loved for its diversity, from a rustic and neutral look to soft and refined. It is often found in homes on upholstered and loose covered furniture, curtains, cushions, bedding and clothing. But did you know the benefits of linen run right down to the fibres?
How is Linen made?
… View moreLinen is most loved for its diversity, from a rustic and neutral look to soft and refined. It is often found in homes on upholstered and loose covered furniture, curtains, cushions, bedding and clothing. But did you know the benefits of linen run right down to the fibres?
How is Linen made?
Linen is an amazing natural fabric made from flax fibres and this process has been used to make linen for almost 6,000 years.
The plants are first removed from the ground by cutting or pulling and then the seeds are extracted though a process called winnowing or ripping. To separate the fibres from the flax plant itself, a natural process takes place called “retting” that utilizes bacteria to decompose the pectin that binds the fibre together.
Once the long fibres are removed they are brushed out into long strands that can then be spun into yarn and eventually woven into linen material.
The best part about this process is that it’s practically zero-waste. Anything that will not be used in the fabric manufacturing, such as the woody stalks of the flax plant and the roots, compost back into the soil and the seeds used to make linseed oil.
Benefits of Linen
Linen is Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly: Linen is a sustainable, natural fibre growing without the use of pesticides, fertilizers and additional watering. This also makes it a renewable resource, plus being a natural fibre it’s also biodegradable.
Producing linen has a smaller environmental impact than cotton, mainly as it needs little to no water consumption to grow. Also, as mentioned above, the production of linen is rarely wasteful.
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Our House of the Week this week is a gorgeous and spacious 4-bedroom, plaster-over-brick home on Reid Line West. You get the best of both worlds with a rural outlook over your 4006m2 section, but close enough to Feilding to make the most of what the town has to offer. This warm family home is for … View moreOur House of the Week this week is a gorgeous and spacious 4-bedroom, plaster-over-brick home on Reid Line West. You get the best of both worlds with a rural outlook over your 4006m2 section, but close enough to Feilding to make the most of what the town has to offer. This warm family home is for sale through Racheal Manning from Harcourts, and you can check it out on page 3 of Homed.
Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Manawatū to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Manawatū.
Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Manawatū gets delivered to letterboxes on a Thursday, and also inserted into the Manawatū Standard, delivered to subscribers, and is available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy
For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Karen Baker on 021 973 105 or karen.baker@stuff.co.nz
Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz
Good morning,
Here is the list of contents this week for Vege Hub:
Cauliflower
Celery
Kumara
Apple Pacific Rose
… View moreGood morning,
Here is the list of contents this week for Vege Hub:
Cauliflower
Celery
Kumara
Apple Pacific Rose
Banana
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Orders cost a standard $15. You can order and pay via internet banking, payment details are in the document attached. Orders need to be placed before Tuesday 12 noon ready for collection Thursday morning from your chosen pick up point. If you are not sure your transaction will be processed by the bank in time feel free to send us a screen picture. Pick up location options can also be found in the document. Remember to bring some bags!
The Vege Hub Team
Kia ora and As-salamu Alaykum!
I am sure all of you are following the news about massive flood and likelihood of epidemic breakouts in different regions of Pakistan. 30 million people have been affected by the recent floods across the country. They have lost their homes, crops & livelihoods. … View moreKia ora and As-salamu Alaykum!
I am sure all of you are following the news about massive flood and likelihood of epidemic breakouts in different regions of Pakistan. 30 million people have been affected by the recent floods across the country. They have lost their homes, crops & livelihoods. The need of the hour is to help them in whatever way you can.
PakNZ is collecting donations for the flood effectees. Please donate as much as you conveniently can. It will help to provide some relief to the people in flood hit areas and rehabilitate them.
Here are the account details: PakNZ,
06-0729-0458219-03, Ref: 2022 Flood Relief
The money will be sent to individuals who are actually on the ground and volunteering in different parts of the country. People who are ready to get the supplies and distribute to the victims.
We are also looking for volunteers to come forward and help us in raising funds for the flood victims in Pakistan. Please get in touch with me at paknz01@gmail.com or any of the committee members if you can volunteer or lead a city wide community fund raising campaign.
Stay blessed,
Junaid
Generally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.
So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's … View moreGenerally Famous is Stuff's new podcast in which Simon Bridges finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.
So far, Simon's had Olympian Eric Murray and digital entrepreneur Lucy Blakiston in the hot seat. And there's more exciting guests to come each Wednesday.
These folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.
Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.
If you are lucky enough to have a … View moreThese folks are 'salt of the earth' and deserve a gold medal for the joy they bring to their neighbourhoods.
Their neighbours have nominated them as Nice Neighbours recently, winning them a small prize and some recognition in the local papers.
If you are lucky enough to have a Nice Neighbour, you can nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page. We can't wait to hear all about them!
Whether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.
Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the … View moreWhether he's a new dad, a super special father figure or a many times grandad, find the perfect present to spoil him with PriceMe.
Read our handy gift guide to get those last minute Father's Day shopping ideas, while PriceMe's easy to use cost comparison website will save you the $$$!!
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - with James Eaton EVERY Friday night! A fantastic toe-tapping hour grooving in the yard of forgotten 45's, relics and gems of music!
* Saturday 9.30am: … View more** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - with James Eaton EVERY Friday night! A fantastic toe-tapping hour grooving in the yard of forgotten 45's, relics and gems of music!
* Saturday 9.30am: "Age Friendly Cities" - Jill Stansfield joins Todd Zaner again in the studio...
* Sat 12-midday: "Rotary Radio Roundup" - Our regular 4-weekly talk with Steve Botica from Waikanae Lions, with Todd Zaner.
* Sat 1.30pm: "Then & Now" - Vivienne Bailey is back in the studio to talk with Jess Vincent.
* Sat 2pm: "Just Country" - Country Music hosted by Lawrie Copp.
* Sat 6pm: "Tāringa" - A bilingual programme courtesy of Te Wananga O Aotearoa.
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock back the clock" - with our own Dave Dee!
* Sunday 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - with Suzy Cato of course....and then...
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with Vivienne Bailey reading 3 great stories this week, including Margaret Mahy...
* Sun 6pm: "Creating Life on our own terms" - A reading from Dr Angela Robertson's 4th book about the fabulous over 50's, and this time her subject is our very own John Skene (pictured).
* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" - with Graham Priest as your host and featuring more local body candidates.
* Mon 7pm: "HOT Topic" - Peter Grindrod talks with new Coast Access Radio station manager - Nikki Carroll!
Make sure you go to our website to find a more comprehensive list of our podcasts and programmes.
Coast Access Radio 104.7FM - Programmes For, By, and About the communities of Horowhenua and Kapiti for 25 years
Mary Gow from the Mulled Wine Concerts, in Paekakariki and Featherston, had a chat with Tanya about the 2023 season, and now is the time to get tickets for next year while they're $144 - as they will go up from 1st January 2023...
Make sure you listen to "Focus on Arts" on 104.7FM … View moreMary Gow from the Mulled Wine Concerts, in Paekakariki and Featherston, had a chat with Tanya about the 2023 season, and now is the time to get tickets for next year while they're $144 - as they will go up from 1st January 2023...
Make sure you listen to "Focus on Arts" on 104.7FM this Sunday at 11am to find out more from Mary....
Hyde Park Village Cafe in Te Horo is under new management. Now open. All welcome. Come down and try our yummy coffee and food. Look out for 2pm specials!!
Make sure you tune in 104.7FM or online, to Coast Access Radio this Saturday at 9am for our "Conversations" programme!!!
Tanya has a chat with Reserve Supervisor - Rhys Mills, and Marketing, Events, and Communication Manager, Sonja Matla as Conservation Week starts 5 September 2022 - … View moreMake sure you tune in 104.7FM or online, to Coast Access Radio this Saturday at 9am for our "Conversations" programme!!!
Tanya has a chat with Reserve Supervisor - Rhys Mills, and Marketing, Events, and Communication Manager, Sonja Matla as Conservation Week starts 5 September 2022 - and there's LOTS on at Nga Manu - so spread the word to your family and friends and get along to some of the fun events and sessions they are holding!
Something for everyone - Retro, designer, good quality clothes, handbags and shoes sounds like a mighty fine start to Tanya! And yes, they have eftpos!
Check out Nga Manu's website for more info! ngamanu.org.nz...
Top brand around 50 years approx. $1000 O.N.O
Phone Brian o22 100 0335 at 36 Lady's mile Foxton
Add a touch of luxury to your home with NZ House & Garden, Aotearoa’s favourite home and lifestyle magazine. NZ House & Garden celebrates the homes, lifestyles and creativity of New Zealanders. Subscribe before 19 September and you’ll receive a free French Country Collections tassel … View moreAdd a touch of luxury to your home with NZ House & Garden, Aotearoa’s favourite home and lifestyle magazine. NZ House & Garden celebrates the homes, lifestyles and creativity of New Zealanders. Subscribe before 19 September and you’ll receive a free French Country Collections tassel throw worth $69.00
Just visit Mags4Gifts to purchase your subscription, or if you’d rather talk to one of our friendly staff members, call 0800 624 744. Offer valid for 1 and 2 year subscriptions only at the new-subscriber rate. Standard T&Cs apply.
The team at NZ House & Garden
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