Ngaio is about to get a Repair Café!
A Repair Café, staffed by volunteers, is a place to take a broken household item with the hope than it can be fixed, and have a coffee and a chat while you are there.A Repair Café can cope with: a garment that needs an elbow patch; a kettle that needs a handle refastened; a soft toy that needs stitching, a pottery teapot needing a spout glued; a stool with a wobbly leg; a toaster with a loose cord.
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Ngaio Repair Café will be run by Ngaio Union Church in the church building on the corner of Kenya Street and Crofton Road. The church is looking for volunteer repairers. We have a few of our own members but we need more people who can sew, who can sharpen knives and scissors, who can do general household fixing and who can handle minor electrical repairs. A retired electrician maybe?
If you can help please phone or email John McInnes, the Repair Café Coordinator. 479-5710, 027 348 2515, john4kenya@gmail.com
Ngaio Repair Café plans to open Saturday 15 October and on third Saturdays in subsequent months with a break for summer. Full details will be shown on all social media closer to the opening date. □
🌟Matariki Celebration at Marsden!🌟
Join us on Friday 21 June to celebrate Matariki. This special event is open to the entire community, so mark your calendars and bring your whānau and friends!
Experience:
🎶 live performances
🍽️ food trucks and kai stalls
🎨 a fluorescent art installation in collaboration with our Artist in Residence, Lori Davis, alongside her exhibition
✨ Matariki-inspired activities including star gazing and harakeke weaving
...and much more!
Wrap up warm, indulge in delicious kai, gaze at the stars through telescopes, and embrace the spirit of Matariki as we gather together to honour our tūpuna, give thanks for our blessings, and look forward to new beginnings.
Nau mai, haere mai. All are welcome! 🙌🏽
Share your most delicious (but affordable!) go-to meal...
Winter is knocking at the door and the cost of living has already made itself at home. So let's help each other out by sharing your meal ideas that don't break the bank.
Comment below with your go-to meals that are delicious and affordable.
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Reminder of Age Concern Technology and Scam Prevention Event at Tawa Community Centre
Thursday 23 May, 12pm - 2pm
Scam Presentation, light lunch and assistance with use of digital devices.
Registration is required using the link below
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