International Chess Day
All most everyone in the world has heard of the game of chess, but what not everyone knows is that there is an entire day dedicated to the celebration of this wonderful pastime!
A game of strategy and wits, chess has long been considered to be the thinking game. From its early days in India to everywhere in the world today, chess is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere and with almost anyone.
Costume Cave: CLOSING final week!
End of an era, the Costume Cave needs to get rid of what remains from their closing down sale.
So PARENTS AND SCHOOLS now's the time to think ahead to dress-ups, halloween, craft projects, painting rags, etc.
A few things(like those furs) will have prices, but 90% of stuff is please-take-away. Koha appreciated.
No orders, no holds.
Take your own bags!
Until Sat 11 May 2024, 3.30pm.
Closed wednesday.
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
Ponder this...
Where does today come before yesterday?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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