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Come along and sew (you can take one home) Boomerang bags, reusable cloth shopping bags for use in our community– it’s free!
Learners, and experienced sewers welcome, sewing machines available or BYO.
Materials supplied, although donations of fabric, threads and sewing machine needles much … View moreCome along and sew (you can take one home) Boomerang bags, reusable cloth shopping bags for use in our community– it’s free!
Learners, and experienced sewers welcome, sewing machines available or BYO.
Materials supplied, although donations of fabric, threads and sewing machine needles much appreciated they may be brought along to Maidstone Intermediate or delivered to Thimbles and Threads, Main Street, Upper Hutt.
Use the Fraser Crescent School entrance on Redwood Steet
(We will be located in class room at back of school, see map)
Children under 14 must be accompanied by person years or over
10am - 2pm on the last Sunday of the Month
24 February 2019, 31 March 2019, 28 April 2019 ...
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Hi everyone
Just a quick reminder that a new Tai Chi class will open on
Wednesday 13th February, and weekly thereafter
Venue: St. Hilda's Anglican Church, Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt
Time: 10am start, 11am finish
Cost: $10 per person per class
No membership / No need to book / … View moreHi everyone
Just a quick reminder that a new Tai Chi class will open on
Wednesday 13th February, and weekly thereafter
Venue: St. Hilda's Anglican Church, Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt
Time: 10am start, 11am finish
Cost: $10 per person per class
No membership / No need to book / Pay as you go
Please note that I am Sport Wellington Approved Provider of Strength & Balance Classes, and that these classes will focus upon health & wellness rather than for self defence.
I look forward to seeing you there
Andrew Hardwick
Tai Chi Instructor
Any questions, call: 04 388 8818 or 021 153 2508
We attended the recycling station today at 1 pm, only to find the two small plastic recycling bins full to overflowing, and cars were turning away as they couldn't unload their plastics and tins. The recycling station is supposed to be open to 8 pm, so with 7 hours to go, many more people are… View moreWe attended the recycling station today at 1 pm, only to find the two small plastic recycling bins full to overflowing, and cars were turning away as they couldn't unload their plastics and tins. The recycling station is supposed to be open to 8 pm, so with 7 hours to go, many more people are going to come away frustrated by the council's inaction to provide a proper recycling stations throughout the city. I have previously emailed the the Mayor about this ongoing problem, but of course I didn't receive any answer from him or his executive. Maybe the Upper Hutt leader can investigate and shame the council into taking action to provide more bins or to have the bins emptied more regularly.
Hey neighbours,
A local councillor wants to stop drivers honking inside the Mt Vic tunnel because it annoys pedestrians.
Do you think the decades-old tooting tradition has finally worn thin?
Share your thoughts on the proposed beeping ban.
To read more, click here.
Hi neighbours, do you use straws? Do you think plastic straw is not good for the environment, but paper straws will quickly become soggy in the water? Now there is a new type of straw, it is good for the environment, stay firm in the water, and with very reasonable price (even cheaper than paper … View moreHi neighbours, do you use straws? Do you think plastic straw is not good for the environment, but paper straws will quickly become soggy in the water? Now there is a new type of straw, it is good for the environment, stay firm in the water, and with very reasonable price (even cheaper than paper straws). Especially for the neighbours own a restaurant, bar or café, I think this new type straw will reduce your cost, and at the same time increase customer satisfaction. If you are interested, please reply under this post. :) Cheers Sharon
Is your pet a bit of a head turner? Sign up for a PetCare plan by 31 March and be in to win a photoshoot for your pet. T&Cs apply.
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My name is Matthew I am a hard working extremly reliable and a good storeman and cleaner with great skills looking for a permanent job . I have good references and am seeking work in the hutt valley, Porirua area. C. V. available. Days nights or weekends considered. Full class 1 and F endoresment … View moreMy name is Matthew I am a hard working extremly reliable and a good storeman and cleaner with great skills looking for a permanent job . I have good references and am seeking work in the hutt valley, Porirua area. C. V. available. Days nights or weekends considered. Full class 1 and F endoresment with forklift certificate. Hours 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday prefered. Very keen to learn new skills. No negative comments would be appreciated.
With Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, … View moreWith Children's Day just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how you'll celebrate at school, in your community or even at work! Register your event on the Children's Day website before 15 February to receive a pack of giveaways for the tamariki at your event, while stocks last.
Any suggestions welcome :) tried a few times are self...to varied success.
Trek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a … View moreTrek to Transform Young Lives.
In April of this year, Kanoa Lloyd and the Graeme Dingle Foundation will be taking on a challenge and trekking through Vietnam to raise funds for the school based programmes the Foundation runs.
They're searching for a team to join them on this trip of a lifetime that will do so much to help our tamariki. If an 11 day trip through the exquisite Vietnamese country side sounds appealing to you - why not join Trek to Transform Young Lives and help kiwi kids along the way.
To find out more visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...
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Did Upper Hutt hit the magical 40 degrees Celsius mark on Tuesday? The sweltering afternoon that pr…
What will become of E Scooters?
Three things can happen in NZ:
A total ban
Allowed on pavements at a max speed of 10km.
Allowed only on cycle lanes.
Our pavements (footpaths) are becoming a war zone.… View moreWhat will become of E Scooters?
Three things can happen in NZ:
A total ban
Allowed on pavements at a max speed of 10km.
Allowed only on cycle lanes.
Our pavements (footpaths) are becoming a war zone.
Normal bicycles are illegal to be ridden on pavements but are.
Wheelie Bins can clog up space.
kids and others on normal scooters often use pavements at "racing" speed.
Skate boards are used on the pavement mostly at a fast clip.
Then we have the "normal" usage - pedestrians, joggers, people with prams/buggies, people walking dogs, disabled people in wheelchairs or electric chairs, people who are intoxicated. Pedestrians come in all ages and abilities - some idle, some might (have to) veer right or left. Dogs on leashes and children might take a sudden lurch right or left.
Some people want cyclists aged up to 12 and even beyond to use the pavements as of right.
People and dogs getting injured - seriously or minor on our pavements is growing at a alarming rate.
There is a war going on with footpath usage no longer just for foot traffic.
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