Marlborough Horticultural Society Spring Show - Saturday 23rd September
Please come along to Marlborough's SPRING SHOW at St Christopher's Church Hall next Saturday (23rd) from 10am - 3pm.
There will be exhibition tables of spring flowers, including:
All types of daffodils, including trumpets, large and small cups, doubles and miniatures
Camelias
Rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs
Numerous classes for spring flowers including freesias, calendulas, Iceland poppies and primroses.
Indoor plants
Photographic classes for best close up of a flower, a garden scene or a photo of a flower or plant and
Children's classes -
6 years and under.
C1. Sand Saucer.
C2. Vegetable Novelty.
C3. Vase of Flowers.
C4. Hand drawn picture of a flower.
7-10 years
C5. Sand Saucer.
C6. Vegetable Novelty.
C7. Vase of Flowers.
C8. Hand drawn picture of a flower.
Prizes for the children's section are to be donated by Mitre 10 Mega.
There will be plenty of help available to get your beauties onto the show tables!
There will be numerous sales tables selling young spring plants, perennials etc and displays by the Bonsai Group and the Orchid Society.
Raffles.
Come along and support your local Horticultural Society.
$2 entrance fee or free to all MHS members.
For further information or for a copy of the Schedule of Classes please text or phone Chris 021 032 1073
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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