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THE MILL MARKET: Every
Saturday at The Mill carpark, New Plymouth from 8am to noon. Contact Marianne on 0276987616 to book a stall.
OP SHOP BARGAINS: As part of the The Sustainable Backyards Programme the Marfell Community Cafe and the Marfell Op Shop will be open Saturday, November 4 from 10am - 3pm. The Op Shop is keen to divest itself of all winter gear in order to prepare for summer so there will be bargains galore. Tucked behind the The Community Cafe is their sustainable garden so come and see what we’re up to, listen to Ruth Pfister talk on community engagement through gardening and enjoy superb barista coffee and cakes. After which pop next door and take advantage of the Op Shop’s Spring Sale at 44 Cook St (off Omata Rd).
FREE SHOW: The New Plymouth Club, November 4 starting at 7.30pm in the Auditorium from The Hollywoods a popular Wellingtonbased girl group.The complete entertainment package. Always a fantastic lively show. Come in for dinner before hand at the Bistro by the sea. Booking essential phone 06 7580927. Public welcome.
WEED EATING: Edible and Medicinal Weeds Workshop - $25 1-4pm November 11, Hurford Rd. Omata: Forage a range of common weeds in their environment, discover their nutritional benefits and taste test some delicious ways to use weeds in teas, drinks and cooking.
ZERO WASTE COOKING: Workshops - $20, November 18, 10.30am-1pm, Kahikatea Kindergarten: Reduce waste and learn new cooking tips for healthy recipes. This workshop is shaped to its participants to determine what will be cooked together. Lunch provided and all vegetables are supplied by the Kindergarten garden.
HELPING OTHERS: Habitat For Humanity Taranaki Event Build 2017. Monday October 30, 2017 to
Monday January 15, 2018 at Tasman Prospect, New Plymouth (by the wind wand) Habitat is building a four bedroom house for a family in need of a simple decent affordable home to live. Volunteers can help build, Email midweek@dailynews.co.nz by midday Thursday prior to publication. We make every effort to publish events but cannot guarantee that every one will get in the paper. Priority will be given to community events. You are now able to submit articles to Neighbourly’s What’s On. Go to nbly.nz/ntm and fill in the form. provide morning or afternoon tea(s) or donate money to the charity. Donations over $5 can receive a tax deductible receipt. Find us on Facebook Habitat Taranaki
ALL SOULS OUR CHILDREN: Sunday November 5 at 3pm, Taranaki Interim Cathedral Church, 40 Vivian St.A special service of memorial for our children who were stillborn, died as tiny babies or died in the womb, weather that is recently or years ago.Come and take time to remember, to reflect and to pray for your child, and to light a candle in their memory. A gentle, quiet service for families to honour the life of their baby.
CRAFT MARKET: Okato’s Homesewn market is on Saturday November 4 10am - 2pm, Hempton Hall, Okato. Full to the brim with homemade Taranaki craft from wood to felt, this really is a treasure trove of creativity. The Vision
Kitchen will be serving fair trade tea/ coffee and homemaker goodness. Check it out on fb.
ANNUAL CARNIVAL: Frankley School - Tukapa St, New Plymouth, Sunday November 12, 11am-2pm rain or shine. Our amazing food hall, fun activities, garage sale, sweets & cakes, silent auction, quickfire raffles plus much more. Check out our Facebook page: Frankley School Community
U3A: (University of the third age ) monthly public meeting Wednesday November 8 at 1.30pm, New Plymouth Sportfishing &
Underwater Club rooms, Ocean Parade, Moturoa. Guest speaker : Carol Fox. She spent some time in Saudi Arabia as a nurse. The title of her presentation is, Saudi Arabia as I see it. Visitors welcome.
SONG TIME: Old Time Hymn Service, Sunday November 5 at 2pm in Knox Church Community Centre, 17 Grey Street, Waitara. All welcome.
FRIENDS OF PUKEKURA PARK: Curator’s Walk Tuesday November 7 10.30am, starting at the Bellringer Pavilion (wet or fine). This month we are being treated to an in depth look at the magnificent and colourful Hot Houses and what goes on behind the scenes to keep the displays looking so fantastic. Members of the public are invited to join us for this session which will last approximately 1 hour. Stay on for refreshments at the Tea House afterwards.
PLANT SALE: Friends Of Pukekura Park – Plant Garage Sale. If you missed our annual spring sale recently, don’t despair, we are holding a plant garage sale at Kinross Drive, Merrilands on Saturday, November 4, 9am – midday. Still a good variety of plants available, including, natives, trees, shrubs and lots of interesting perennials. Cash only – no eftpos. SEASIDE MARKET: November 5, summer edition. 9am-2pm,
Ngamotu Beach. 90 boutique stall holders, tasty eats, live musicians, kids entertainment and good vibes. HOSPICE AUCTION: Antiques and Collectibles go under the hammer with Hospice Taranaki’s next HospiceShop auction on Sunday November 12 at the Devon Hotel. Viewing from 10am with the auction commencing at noon. All proceeds raised go to providing care and support to terminally ill patients and their families.