August news letter 2016

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers Toughlove 0800 868 445 Family Works 07 575 9709 Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 75 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Grief Support Services 07 578 4480 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Life Link/ Samaritans Inc 0800 726 666 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care) Tga 07 579 2840 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Healthline 0800 611 116 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 Diabetes Helpline Tga 07 571 3422 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 BOPSASS

(Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service)

Emergencies:

Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance

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Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

Wedding Anniversaries 1st Paper 13th Lace 3rd Leather 15th Crystal 5th Wood 25th Silver 7th Copper 35th Coral 9th Pottery 45th Sapphire 11th Steel 55th Emerald 60th/75th Diamond

2nd Cotton 4th Flowers 6th Sweets 8th Bronze 10th Tin 12th Silk

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Moon Phases Tuesday 02nd August 2016 New Moon

Wednesday 10th August 2016 First Quarter

Thursday 18th August 2016 Full Moon

Wednesday 24th August 2016 Last Quarter

SEASONS Summer December - February Autumn March - May Winter June - August Spring September - November

MONTHS OF THE YEAR January 31 Days February 28 Days March 31 Days April 30 Days May 31 Days June 30 Days July 31 Days August 31 Days September 30 Days October 31 Days November 30 Days December 31 Days February 29 Leap Year Every Four Years 0100 = 01am 0200 = 02am 0300 = 03am 0400 = 04am 0500 = 05am 0600 = 06am 0700 = 07am 0800 = 08am 0900 = 09am 1000 = 10am 1100 = 11am 1200 = 12 o clock (Mid Day) 1300 = 01pm 1400 = 02pm Eg: 1415 = 2.15pm 1500 = 03pm 1530 = 3.30pm 1600 = 04pm 1645 = 4.45pm 1800 = 06pm 1700 = 05pm 1900 = 07pm 2000 = 08pm 2100 = 09pm 2200 = 10pm 2300 = 11pm 2400 = 12 o clock (Midnight)

CC’s AUGUST HOROSCOPES Aries Discipline is required to keep you on track and to get things done. Time to get serious and get unfinished tasks in order. Don’t doubt yourself things will come right for you. Keep moving forward Taurus The desire for personal freedom is with you again. Clear the tasks that are holding you back so that you can bring your desire to reality. You soon will find things easier with time to enjoy what you like doing.

Gemini Being in control of all your situations is proving to be harder than expected. Tread careful with the people around you and listen to what they have to say as you just may pick up on something that proves helpful.

Cancer Family time is important at the moment enjoying each other’s time together. Most things seem to be working for you, keep marching on, the future is looking good with possible gains ahead of you.

Leo Your efforts keeping others happy is not working for you so switch your efforts so that you are the one that makes the gains. Your stars are telling you to have some fun. Plan some social time with family and friends or maybe a little travel.

Virgo Time to broaden your horizons as you seem to have many changes around you. Choose carefully and use common sense. Make sure you leave some space for fun times, sometimes stepping back is good to let things develop.

Libra Financial gains are around you. Finish off those jobs that are building up.

You can push forward with confidence things seem to be working out in the right direction for you.

Scorpio You seem to be wanting change in your life. You need to commit to new opportunity's that move into your path. Routines have become boring so do something about it. It’s up to you to make the change, don’t procrastinate.

Sagittarius You need to be kind to yourself, leave hard to do jobs for now. Just concentrate on what matters to you, leave time to enjoy family and friends.

Spring is on the way and you will be back on form.

Capricorn Home and family seem to be settled. Positive attitude is required to finish those bits and bobs you have left undone. This will free you up so you can move onto more interesting things that you enjoy.

Aquarius Keep moving ahead with plans, things will fall into place. You may find help from a friend will be beneficial to help you get ahead. Get those personal issues you have not tidied up sorted, don’t tuck things away and let them build frustration.

Pisces Most of your efforts seem to be money based which is holding you back at a slower pace. Don’t let this worry you as it will all work out. Keep moving forward and you will soon be enjoying the benefits from your hard work. Be a little patient.

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Wipeee August we are soon heading into spring a beautiful time of the year with nature taking over with new lambs, calf's, baby birds and warmer weather. Four weeks will zoom past so fast and for many, time to plant the gardens.

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Time to remind people to take more care on the road. There are far too many accidents with the loss of lives. It is up to everyone that gets behind the wheel of the car to remember that they are expected to be responsible, that their car is in good condition for driving, registered, warranted and at least 3rd party insurance. You are expected to drive to the conditions of the road with respect to others road users. You also are expected to obey the road rules and speed limits. You are expected to be a safe driver, no drink driving, no mobile phone use while driving. REMEMBER It is a privilege not a right to be driving on the road.

Thank you to all those sending in their photos for the “Where are we now” It’s great to see CC’s News Letter travelling. I had a phone call and was told they saw people reading the CC;s News Letter at the Singapore airport … How cool is that?

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Have a happy month.

"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them--that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.

Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." Lao Tzu

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"Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." John F. Kennedy

Car theft If you have been a victim of car theft you know how much distress and inconvenience it can cause with financial loss and damage, and the emotional stress.

Valuable Items Don’t tempt fate. Don’t leave valuable items visible in your car you only invite thieves to smash your windows and take your property. You may as well stick a "Steal Me!" sign on your car. Always put items out of sight or hide in the boot.

Always lock your car: Lock your car and completely close all windows and sunroofs when it’s unoccupied ... Lock your car at the gas stations.

Keys Don’t leave your car with the keys in the ignition.

Don’t keep a spare set of keys in or on your car they will find your keys no matter where you hide them.

Park Carefully Think about where you park you car. Try to choose busy areas that are well lit areas, this is safer for you as well as your car. The threat of being seen will hopefully deter thieves from attacking your car. Use a parking building with an attendant if possible. At home, if you have a garage – use it and make sure you lock the garage door.

Alarms Think about installing tracking systems or an alarm, let the criminals know by placing a sticker on your window. A steering wheel lock may also help to deter thieves.

Public Holidays 2016 New Years Day: 1st Friday January Day after NY Day: Monday 4th January Waitangi Day: Monday 8th February Good Friday: Friday 25th March Easter Monday: Monday 28th March Anzac Day: Monday 25th April Queens Birthday: Monday 6th June Labour Day: Monday 24th October Christmas Day: Sunday 25th December Boxing Day: Monday 28th December Valentines Day: 14th February Mothers Day: 8th May Fathers Day: 4th September Christmas Eve 24th December New Years Eve 31st December

School Term Dates 2016

Primary, Intermediate Secondary 1st Term 01st February…

15th April 2016

2nd Term 02nd May ….

08th July 2016 3rd Term 25th July …

23rd September 2016 4th Term 10th October ...

20th December 2016 Secondary & Composite 4th Term 10th October…

16th December 2016

Anniversaries / Symbols First Anniversary Cotton Second Anniversary Paper Third Anniversary Leather Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower Fifth Anniversary Wood Sixth Anniversary Sugar Seventh Anniversary Wool Eighth Anniversary Pottery Ninth Anniversary Willow Tenth Anniversary Tin Eleventh Anniversary Steel Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal Twentieth Anniversary China Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral Fortieth Anniversary Ruby Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire Fiftieth Anniversary Gold Fifty-fifth Anniversary Emerald Sixtieth Anniversary Diamond Seventieth Anniversary Platinum

Gender Signs ♂ male ♀ female ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical symbol for iron or crocus of iron ⚲ neuter, eunuch ⚪ asexuality; genderless; betrothed. (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron)

Sex Relations Signs ⚤ heterosexual ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality ⚣ gay, male homosexuality ⚥ bisexuality ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite (in entomology). two men holding hands two women holding hands

Marriage Status Signs ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated

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At your library now…

New to the library shelves this month: Journey through the Black Forest by Martin Schulte-Kellinghaus provides a splendid piece of armchair travel into the fabled region of castles, trees and vineyards. Not as good as being there, but close!

Office 2016 by Mike McGrath offers the all you need to know approach in byte-sized amounts to the latest Microsoft suite – you even get the Office 365 experience thrown in for good measure.

Being a Beast by Charles Foster. Good old Chuck lived like a woodchuck and an otter, then decided it is a badger’s life, all to give us the inside gen on how these animals live, as you do…

It’s hardly beastly to be seen in your library, so see you soon! Check out the new Greerton library, such an amazing space.

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Starting Friday 5th of August at the Arataki Community Centre, (next to Baywave), commencing 6:35pm finishing at 7:20pm. Please wear something lose fitting and bring a cushion or something comfortable to sit on. Chairs will be available if you are unable to sit on the floor for 45 minutes. This is a free sitting but if you care to make a small donation to help pay for the room hire that would be very much appreciated. If you require more information, phone or text Sherryn 021 02211 600."

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CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com A.A - Alcoholics Anonymous NZ This month I thought I'd share a couple of AA jokes you might enjoy...

* A man sat in front of his home contemplating his future. He had just gotten a divorce, lost his children, been fired from his job and now faced eviction. He noticed a case of empty beer bottles in his trash and walked up to it. He took out an empty beer bottle and smashed it, swearing, "You are the reason why I lost my wife!" He smashed the second empty bottle, "You are the reason why I lost my children!" And a third, "You are the reason why I lost my job!"

But then he discovered a fourth bottle still sealed and full of beer. He took it, tucked it into his pocket and said, "Stand aside my friend - I know you were not involved." * An AA prayer... "Dear Lord, so far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped or lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I'm really glad about that. But in a few minutes I'm going to get out of bed, so from now on, God, I'm probably going to need a lot more help."

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

For more information please call 0800 229 6757 or visit AA.org.nz

If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do ...

Get Out &Stay Out! Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW …

THE QUESTION IS … HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE???

Have you checked your smoke alarms? Or have you ignored all the advice and ads on TV… think how you would feel if one of your kids got severely burnt or killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke alarms in your home.

DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!!

Do it now!!!

TOO MUCH STUFF? NEED TO DECLUTTER? With spring on the way it is time to start looking at decluttering. Over the next few months we will have a series of articles on getting rid of that stuff! Say NO to more clutter coming in! You will get better at saying no to clutter as you see the results of your hard work. Be firm and you you can break the cycle.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we look around our homes, taking in all we have to do. So how do we break the cycle of chaos and start to get our homes into order? The important thing is identifying the clutter hot spots you need to focus on and then make it a mission to get it done. Choose one category or room at a time and donate at least one bag until there is no clutter left. Don’t worry too much about organising the balance until you have all the unwanted items out of the house.

The first step with any decluttering job is to gather your tools. Three boxes and one plastic rubbish bag. Label your boxes, Put Away Box, Storage Box, Sell / Donate Box and of course the plastic rubbish bag.

Only keep what you actually need or use. Be ruthless and focus on the end goal, a clutter free home and the peace that will come knowing where everything is and having nothing in your home you don’t use or love! When in doubt throw it out.

Even if you think you “might” need something down the road, just let it go unless it is precious to you. Only keep what you use on a regular basis.

ENDING THE CLUTTER IN THE BATHROOM In the bathroom, expect to devote two or three stop declutter sessions to the task. Start at the bathroom sink area and then move to nearby cabinets or drawers. Finish with the shower/bath area. Remember to gather your tools.

Put Away Box, Storage Box, Sell/Donate Box and of course the plastic rubbish bag. Give yourself 30 minutes for your first session.

First: Sort: Starting at the bathroom sink, sort items that belong into like piles. Place items that belong elsewhere in the "Put Away" box, and tuck any items for storage in the "Storage" box. Surplus items that are still useful go to "Sell/Donate."

Second: Toss: Toss any trash, broken or valueless items into the rubbish bag. This being a bathroom, you'll find lots of the following: dried strings of dental floss, crumpled tissues, grimy makeup applicators, dried-out bars of soap. Let dust be your guide: any bottle with a dusty coating goes straight to the rubbish. Ditto for broken items: combs with missing teeth, Old perfume you no longer like. Out! Third: Organise: Once the sink is cleared, organise the survivors in the cleared space. Shallow baskets, cosmetics organiser trays or bathroom totes bring order to countertops. Then move on to the rest of the room.

Fourth: Put Away: When your 30 minutes are up, stop the session and put away the items in the "Put Away" box. Store boxes for the next stop clutter session. Toss the rubbish bag in the trash.

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Success Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad.

Norm Papernick

The things that come to those who wait maybe the things left by those who got there first A well-spent day brings happy sleep. - Leonardo da Vinc “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines. –Leroy Satchel Paige When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always get worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.

- Malcolm S Forbes

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan I learned there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead, others come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat.

I’m all ready, you see. Now my troubles are going to have trouble with me. – Dr. Seuss In times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive. – Lee Iacocca http://addicted2success.com/quotes

My wife is so negative. I remembered the car seat, the stroller, AND the diaper bag. Yet all she can talk about is how I forgot the baby.

I would give my dad what he really wants on Father's Day, but I can't afford to move out yet.

I'm great at multitasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.

A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong.

It's easy to identify people who can't count to ten.

They're in front of you in the supermarket express lane.

TEACHER: Young woman, do you know what time we start school here in the morning?

PUPIL: No, Miss, I don't. I've never been here for that.

After waiting more than an hour and a half for her date, Melissa decided she had been stood up.

She changed from her best dinner dress into her pyjamas and slippers, fixed herself snack and resigned herself to an evening of TV. No sooner had she flopped down in front of the TV than her doorbell rang. There stood her date.

He took one look at her and gasped, "I'm two hours late ... and you're still not ready?"

As part of my job as a preschool teacher I have to help the children put on their coats and boots. One day when school was over and the children were getting ready to leave, one child came over to me in tears “my boots are missing” she wailed. “they are in the corner” I said pointing to her boots.

“Those are not mine!” she said, stamping her foot, “MINE HAD SNOW ON THEM!”

Dogs and Safety Little, medium and big dogs can look so cute, adorable, however this does not mean that you ... a stranger to the dog can just walk up hug, kiss and pat it.

In lots of ways dogs are similar to children some are quite, shy, scared, and then you get the ones that don’t mind a stranger. All dogs belong to their owners not a stranger. You wouldn't like a stranger to just appear and start playing, hugging or kissing your child, well it is the same for dog owners. Many people don’t think!. It is only polite to ask before you touch a dog you don’t know. Maybe the dog is not a peoples dog or maybe it’s in training or maybe the dog is not well. If you see a dog you like the look of make sure you ask if you can pat the dog listen to the owner, don’t let your children hug and climb around the dog. Teach your children the right way to meet and greet a dog. Children cry if they are not happy and don’t want to be around you … A dog can’t cry they may show their fear by nipping you if you insist on getting in their space. Please show respect to the dog owner and their pooch.

When you do greet the dog don’t grab at it or try to hug it. The correct way to greet a dog is to slowly put your hand out facing down and let the dog sniff it. Your tone of voice will also determine if the dog is happy to be around you. If the dog is happy it is then ok to slowly pat it on the side of its face by the ears. If you have your hand above the dog it might make the dog think you are going to hit it. Do not put your face around dogs you don’t know.

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Check out Civil Defence’s new Public Education Campaign ‘Never Happens,? Happens’. The campaign encourages New Zealanders to be better prepared for emergencies, changing our attitudes from one of ‘She’ll be right’ to one of “We’re Ready!’

To make preparedness relevant for all kiwi’s the focus will be on the impacts of disasters such as no power, water, phone or wifi as well as being stuck at home, unable to get home or having to leave your home in an emergency. You can visit the website on www.happens.nz and check out the great resources including video content (featuring Kiwi actress Rachel House from ‘Hunt for the Wilder people’), tips and advice on different hazards and the impacts they might have on yourself, your family and your friends.

Disasters HAPPEN…and they can happen anytime, anywhere… so being prepared should be a part of your everyday life!

Don’t forget to sign up for text alerts to stay up to date on emergencies by visiting the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence website www.BOPCivilDefence.govt.nz

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

Who we are: For most grandparents, raising grandchildren is a result of an unexpected and traumatic event that requires a significant readjustment to their lives and those of their grandchildren. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ is a unique organisation that has a deep understanding of both the benefits of grandchildren being raised by their grandparents and the challenges it can present. We provide support services to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren on a full time basis.

Our Vision: A community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren.

Our Purpose: To provide support services to grandparents raising grandchildren to protect and promote the well being of children in their care..

Our Values: Family is everything . Knowledge is strength Children are our taoga (treasure) .

Regards, Karen Ormsby ,…

Tauranga coordinator for GRG. …

Phone: 0212255108

Recognising Dangerous Dating Teen dating violence is a serious issue for young people, many of whom don’t recognise the signs of danger in their relationships. Warning signs are often psychological and can include: excessive texting to check up where they are and what they are doing; being verbally aggressive; being jealous when they talk to someone else; isolating them from their friends; name calling; needing to be with them all the time; putting down their .friends.

If you see these signs in a young person’s relationship, you can gently support them to understand that these are warning signs that could indicate a more serious problem. Family Works have professionally trained Child Advocates who have access to youth resources that work with young people help them understand what is going on in their relationships.

If you have concerns, please feel free to call and ask for the Child and Young Persons Advocate at the Hillier Centre on 575 9709.

Smoke alarms We

have all seen the ads on TV don’t ignore these ads. Make sure you have Smoke Alarms in all the rooms where risk of fire is likely. When fire starts it moves fast and very likely burns your house down, or take a family members life.

Smoke alarms will alert you to fire. Don’t think it wont happen to you … households have many electrical appliances. See you don’t overload multi boards. Do regular checks of your appliances, cords and wiring look for faults that may risk all that is important to you...

If you have a house fire see everyone is out of the house … having an emergency plan is wise so that children know what to do and where to assemble. Call 111 … get out of the house and stay out.

It is wise to have your documents on a USB stick in a safe place in a case of emergency. (eg: insurance policy's, Bank details/numbers, passports and IDs)

KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT Don’t leave your drinks unattended and any stage as it may put you in danger of someone spiking your drink, NEVER THINK it won’t happen to you!

Bottle drinking is safe as you can put your thumb in the neck of the bottle.

Buy your own drinks unless you know and fully trust that person

Warning signs include: ►feeling dizzy or faint ►feeling sick or sleepy ► passing out ► feeling intoxicated or confused even if you have only had a little alcohol to drink ► waking up feeling uncomfortable and disorientated, with memory blanks about the night before.

What to do if you think your drink has been spiked. If you think your drink has been spiked, tell a friend, the bar or security staff, or the police. Your doctor can test for the presence of traces of certain drugs through urine or blood tests within 24 hours.

If you think that you have been assaulted or raped, it’s important you tell a friend or family member, and go to a doctor or hospital. Drink spiking is illegal. It’s a serious offence to introduce a drug into the body of another person without their knowledge or consent, especially if the person is assaulted as a result. Party Safe

MOBILE PHONES …

TXT DRIVING

DON’T TXT WHEN DRIVING!!!

Regardless of all the advertising, Police warnings, people still drive and use mobile phones. What don’t they understand?

The danger they are putting themselves and others in by driving with eyes off the DRINK DRIVING road.

We have all been warned about drink driving.

Come on people don’t be so bloody We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!! stupid … there is enough advertising As the ads on the TV say …. DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT! around warning you of the dangers but Have your parties enjoy your friends and celebrate holidays but use your brains and organise your still you do it. You think it won’t and can’t travel home or stay at your friend’s place. happen to you… think again.

Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss of licence or living Sooner or later you will be a victim … just with the fact you have injured or killed another person. what the damage will be … death of Remember if you kill another person or yourself you someone else … a child or a mother or HURT & WRECK so many people’s lives. father??? Or maybe you taking your last Too Late? You idiot when you sober up and realize what you breath … hopefully you got to finish your have done will you be able to still say you enjoyed your txt message? Don’t be an idiot have drinks? Will you be able to live with what you have done? respect for others on the road.

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PLAN TO LOOK AFTER YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES FOR AT LEAST 3 DAYS OR MORE Many disasters will affect essential services and possibly disrupt your ability to travel or communicate with each other. You may be confined to your home, or forced to evacuate your neighbourhood. In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, emergency services will not be able to get help to everyone as quickly as needed.

This is when you are likely to be most vulnerable. So it is important to plan to look after yourself and your loved ones for at least three days or more in the event of a disaster.

Get your family or household together and agree on a plan. A functional emergency plan helps alleviate fears about potential disasters, and can help you respond safely and quickly when a disaster happens. You can get a copy of a household emergency plan and checklist from your local council, or download one to print at www.getthru.govt.nz A household emergency plan will help you work out:

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What you will each do in the event of disasters such as an earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption, flood or storm.

How and where you will meet up during and after a disaster Where to store emergency survival items and who will be responsible for maintaining supplies.

What you will each need to have in your getaway kits and where to keep them.

What you need to do for members of the household, family or community with a disability or special requirement.

What you will need to do for your pets, domestic animals or livestock.

How and when to turn off the water, electricity and gas at the main switches in your home or business.

Turn off gas only if you suspect a leak, or if you are instructed to do so by authorities. If you turn the gas off you will need a professional to turn it back on and it may take them weeks to respond after an event.

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What local radio stations to tune in to for civil defence information during an event.

How to contact your local council’s civil defence emergency management office for assistance during an emergency.

If life or property is threatened, always dial 111.

Give good clear Information and stay on the line Emergency Services

Call 111 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ASK FOR HELP …. IF YOU NEED HELP YOU MUST ASK FOR IT … IT’S NOT OK … HELP STOP THE CYCLE OF ABUSE.

FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE

Babies and infants are precious. Everything babies and toddlers experience affects their brains forever. The way you treat your children counts – and it counts long term. Children are not tough. They are not too young to notice. They do not just get over it.

Love care and attention will help children to become happy and stable adults. Shouting, hitting, violence, abuse and ignoring your child have a very bad effect on your baby’s and young child’s brain development. This can cause problems later at school; as teenagers; as adults. Parenting can be tough but one of the most important things you can do is provide a safe home, calm and free from violence for your children. If you get early help the risk of the children suffering long term effects will be less. To get help talk to someone you trust.

A support agency that helps families.

Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737…

Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend It’s never too late to change the life of a child

PARTY SAFE It’s great to be out having fun BUT party safe!!! Don’t think it can’t happen to you. People do spike drinks … Never leave your drink unattended. Know who is buying your drink or get it yourself.

Contacts: Always have emergency numbers with you. Parents, Friends, Emergency no: 111, Taxi numbers. Always let family know where you are and who you are with.

Drink: Don’t drink and drive… make sure you have a sober driver or order a taxi. Don’t get in a car with someone that has been drinking.

Make sure you have money in case you need a taxi.

ID: Always carry your ID so in an emergency you can be identified and family can be contacted Keep your ID safe.

Mobile Phone: Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged … put your ID detail on your phone. Keep your mobile on you at all times in case you need it.

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, Alcatraz lockup) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret. Carry some morals with you while out having fun. Don't scull or mix your drinks.

Groups: You are far more safe by staying in groups or with a friend.

Take extra care if out on your own.

Spiking Drinks: Buy your own drink. Don’t leave your drink un-attended!!! Keep your drink in sight at all. times and know who is around you. Don’t share drinks - this can be a danger. It could be spiked.

AFTER SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP … Monthly Meetings If you have lost a loved one to suicide, we welcome you to our group Come and have a cup of tea /coffee and take the opportunity to: Talk with other people who have been bereaved by suicide.

Share and speak freely.

Bring some understanding to individual experiences of grief.

Bring forth expectations that we and others may have that are not helpful in our grief, and how to manage these.

Acknowledge and share what is helpful.

Remember your loved one and talk about ways you might like them to continue in your life.

Talk about grieving in your own unique way.

Share ways of managing traumatic responses.

Talk about other things you’d like to that are relevant to losing a loved one to suicide.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month 5:30pm-7:30pm Phone or email for further information and venue details 578 4480 support@griefsupport.org.nz Individual and family counselling also available.

PO Box 3186 Tauranga 3142 Ph: 07 578 4480 support@griefsupport.org.nz www.griefsupport.org.nz

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End-of-life Choice

VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Bay of Plenty Branch Featuring an address from National President of Voluntary Euthanasia Inc: Hon Maryan Street Join us to hear about this important issue which is currently under submission through the Parliament Health Committee 2.30pm - Sunday 14th August 2016 Vintage Car Club Rooms, 29 Cliff Road, Tauranga Enquiries Sue 5433101

HAIR & MAKEUP UP CHARITY WORKSHOPS ‘A Beautiful Education’ is a series of three interactive hair and makeup styling workshops. Refresh your image with professional guidance and raise funds for girls in Cambodia to get an education, through local initiative Cambodia Charitable Trust. All workshops are held at The Tauranga Club and include a hot drink.

REFRESH: Sunday 31st July, 2-4pm ($29) VOLUMISE: Saturday 6th August, 10am-12pm ($29) REFINE: Saturday 6th August, 1-4pm ($39) To book, call 021 1501605 or email lillybeth@abeautifuleducation.co.nz

REMINDERS FOR SAFE TRAVEL

Make sure you check your car over before you start your trip.

See that you have good tyres on your car.

Make sure your warrant, registration is up to date and 3rd party insurance.

Don't drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Plan your trip take a break every two hours to avoid fatigue Give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination See that your children are strapped in safely and correctly Slow down, wear a seatbelt and drive to the conditions. . Let faster traffic past dangerous risks are taken when frustrated.

Make sure you have clear vision when over-taking.

Obey all traffic signals/signs Don't use your mobile phone while driving.

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A reminder road rage doesn’t solve anything, it just may bring you and others grief. dial *111 to report any dangerous driving … stop in a safe place to do this If you think your child is being bullied

TIP SHEET Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied stomp out bullying to help you Bullying is an intentional, aggressive and repeated behavior has great info http:// www.stompoutbullying.org/ that involves an imbalance of power or strength.

It can take several forms: Physical (hitting, punching, beating) Verbal (teasing, name calling, threats) Emotional (intimidation using gestures, social exclusion, threats) Sexual Racist Bullying Cyberbullying (Online harassment, hate messages, threats, impersonation, and other digital abuse) Hazing Warning Signs: • Your child comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings • Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches • Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time • Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers • Finds or makes up excuses as to why they can’t go to school • Takes a long, out of the way route, when walking to or from school • Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams • Experiences a loss of appetite • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem Note: Children with disabilities may be at a higher risk of being bullied than other children.

What to do if you suspect your child is a victim of bullying The above signs are signs of bullying but are also signs of other abuse as well. If your child displays any of these signs talk with them and talk with the school staff to learn more about what’s going on. http://www.stompoutbullying.org

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Market Dates

Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Slip Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Slap Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Slop Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Wrap The Cargo Shed Saturdays & Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Cambridge Farmers Market Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market, Selwyn Park, Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commerce Street, Frankton, Every Saturday 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton, Every Sunday 8am-12noon Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames, Every Saturday 8am-12noon Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday till April Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essential Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month , Papamoa Sports & Rec, Parton Road, Papamoa.

Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Whakatane Sunday Market Every Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026.

Taupo Riverside Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Every Saturday 10am-1pm Raglan Creative Market Old School Arts Centre, Stewart Street Raglan, 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centre, Waihi Beach, 2nd & 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am The Little Big Markets, Corner Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, Astrolabe Brew Bar, Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-3pm, 3rd Sunday each month Waihi Lions Market Memorial Hall, Seddon Street 3rd Saturday of the month.

Te Puke Creative Market, Memorial Hall Te Puke 1st Saturday each month 9am till 12.00

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Violence Many people believe that Domestic violence is only physical abuse. However, Domestic violence takes many different forms. It may also be psychological, sexual, financial or spiritual violence.

Physical Violence includes hitting, pinching, spitting, slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, burning, stabbing, strangulation, suffocating & shooting. It may also include threats to cause harm.

Psychological Violence (sometimes referred to as emotional or verbal abuse) includes put-downs, name calling, jealousy, harassing, screaming, using degrading language, insults, criticism, harming pets or animals, isolation from family and friends, and threats to leave the relationship or to commit suicide if the victim does not co-operate Sexual Violence includes unwanted touching or sexual activity, raping and forcing victim into unwanted sexual practices. It may include control over birth control, forced pregnancies or abortions and transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Financial Violence occurs when an individual uses finances to control another individual.

This could include forcing a person to hand over all or part of their salary or by denying someone access to their own finances, making victim ask or beg for money, forceful removal of money from victim Spiritual Violence occurs when an individual uses religious or spiritual matters to control another, such as forcing another to follow a particular faith or give up their religion or justifying their violence as religiously and spiritually acceptable

“Good Grief” Time…how long does grief take? There are plenty of expectations about this, most of which aren’t particularly helpful to those grieving.

Let's check out some of the common ‘myths’ about this. Myth: A grieving person should be over their grief after two weeks. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief; it may take weeks, months, years or a lifetime to process a loss. How long depends on the person, the situation and the type of loss. Myth: The grieving person should definitely be "over it" within two months. Reality: There is no definite timeline for grief. Myth: Grief declines over time in a steadily decreasing fashion. Reality: Grief is more like a roller coaster ride with up times and down times. Myth: Once over a loss, the grief is never experienced again. Reality: A place, a smell, a song, or a special date may trigger the old memories. Grief may be experienced again. Myth: Grief ends after the funeral. Reality: Many people believe that life should return to normal after the funeral service.

However, this may be the start of the .grieving .process as the shock and numbness give way to the reality of the loss. Myth: Grief eventually ends. Reality: In time most people learn to live with the loss.

(Taken from http://dying.about.com/od/lossgrief/a/griefmyths_3.htm ) Grief Support Services is a local agency offering free counselling to individuals and families affected by loss and grief.

We also run an After Suicide Support Group.

For information or to make an appointment phone us on 578 4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz support@griefsupport.org.nz

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Teacups I’m sure there are people who like to drink their tea out of a fine china teacup. They probably believe that it tastes better from a finer vessel than a solid chunky coffee mug that you get from the dollar shops.

One problem is that the fine china teacup is fragile and won’t take the occasional knock, often shattering irretrievably into thousands of pieces on the floor. Coffee mugs usually can take a knock or a drop and not break.

So some of our young people are heading out in the big wide world very soon and many of them are heading to University often in another city, usually staying in Halls for the first year at least where parents sitting at home know that at least they can get fed and watered and there is washing facilities available, even if the sheets and towels don’t get washed as often as Mum would, they can at least survive.

University life is more than washing sheets, bodies and eating well! Some adventures at University are best left in the city they come from and maybe only spoken of years later! However one aspect of University life that parents and young people get to see is the marks, and sometimes our fantastic kids who are superstars at home and at college don’t do that well at University life and some roll home with D and Fail marks.

For those who don’t carry on their straight A path at University, or at life post college in general, obstacles they don’t leap over in a single bound can sometimes destroy them. And it is here where the story about teacups comes! An American Ivy league College (University) refers to year one students who collapse after either a bad grade or a relationship failing often withdrawing for the rest of the year, sometimes never to return as “Teacups: One knock and they shatter” students.

I recently had my Inner voice talking to me when I was talking to a mother of an 18 year old young man off to University who did everything for him, and it was telling me “Teacup guy”. Mother even said to me “I don’t know how he’s going to get on at University”. Again my inner voice was saying “well do something about it!” So Mothers and Fathers of all young people trundling off to University or Polytechnic next year, make a list about what you need to teach them before they go. What do you want to send out into the world? Teacups or Coffee mugs?

Have a good month Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach Greerton Senior Citizens Assn (Inc): 1st, Birthday 1 pm; 11th, AGM 10am.In GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St., Greerton.

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After Suicide Support Group.

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain can spring out of this word when you have lost a loved one to suicide. At our June ‘After Suicide Support’ group we talked about ‘choice’ in the context of ‘what now for our present and our future?’ “Saying the words I have some choice in how things go for me now is easier said than done” was one comment that got a lot of nods.

Having the idea expresses an intention and that’s a good place to start. Just recognising that there are choices is another starting place. Perhaps ‘choice’ is something about steering yourself in directions that you somehow know serve you better.

You might have a day where you know an afternoon on the couch under a rug is what you need—even though someone else might have other ideas for you; you get to make this choice. Or you might not feel like going to that dinner even though you know it would be good to go. Sometimes the choice is between feelings and knowing and sometimes choices need a plan around them to make them possible….. “I’ll go to that dinner but take my own car so I can leave when I’m ready”.

Our group meets monthly, phone 578 4480 or email support@griefsupport.org.nz for information.

Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Services (known as BOPSASS) BOPSASS is a free 24 hours service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers & children who have been sexually assaulted.

We have staff based in Tauranga and Whakatane.

If you would like to talk to one of our nurses or counsellors about what has happened to you, and what we can do to help you, then please contact us.

We know it takes courage to ask for help.

You are not alone.

0800 227 233 … 27/7 It’s daunting living and working in a community where the gap between the haves and the have-nots is visible and widening all the time. Sometimes, the gap seems unbridgeable.

Education can be the key to rising above your situation – studying for a qualification in an area that interests you can lead to a better paying job or a more satisfying career. These days, we have many different opportunities to learn, whether it be night classes, part-time, full time or even online.

It can be difficult to get back into studying. Sometimes it’s just about timing, or having the right support to gain the confidence to take that step.

Taking the risk to find a new pathway in life can pay off in more ways than just financially. Why not approach a university or a polytechnic and just see what is available. Most have supports that make it easier for you to achieve your goals.

Mark Bramley, Family Works Social Worker in Schools

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My name is Brock van Leeuwen. I am a ConTact C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCH RELEASE THERAPY Practitioner. ConTact Care is a practical form of health care, it offers a Common-sense Approach To Real Ease. ConTact C.A.R.E is a Flinchloch Release Therapy – a system to locate and release trapped bone pressure triggered and held by surprise impact combinations.

Contact cares uniqueness…

Recognition of the body’s self defence system which over-rides the nervous system and the reflex system.

The Flinchloch Release method – releasing trapped pressure from the BONE. Understanding the pressure for pressure balanced interplay between head and body which is used to match and neutralise injury pressure.

Who can benefit?

Headache/Migraine Cranial Tension Back and Neck Pain Mental/Emotional Shock Breathing Disorders Old Unresolved Injuries Sports injuries Co – Ordination Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post-Op Rehabilitation Depression – caused by chest cavity impacts Equine and Pet Injuries In general any condition involving musculo-skeletal discomfort, tension, stress or pain can be effectively worked with.

The clinical experience is non-intrusive and gentle, the techniques safe and very effective. Consultations are carried out with the client fully clothed. We ask you wear loose clothing for comfort. Sessions can last 30 – 60 minutes with a return visit according to your needs.

Check out: Contact Care Brock van Leeuwen on Facebook Or go to www.contactcare.co.nz for more information Mobile: 027 350 2124 Email: brockreleasetherapy@gmail.co1m Sandra Rudge Testimonial 16-04-16 I have suffered with chronic pain and headaches on and off, over a period of 20+years. After having tried all the conventional methods and possibly a few less than conventional methods, swallowing pain killers and anti-inflammatories every day (sometimes several times a day) I saw an advertisement for Flinchlock Release Therapy.

Since my first appointment with Brock, 5 weeks ago, I have not had one anti-inflammatory and only the occasional paracetamol. The change for me, has being phenomenal. Thanks Brock (Sandra Rudge)