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Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway follows the old railway line between Paeroa and Waihi

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Emergency Help and Support, Numbers

Alcohol Drug Mainline 0800 787 797 Alcohol Drug Maori Line 0800 787 798 Alcohol Drug Pacifica Line 0800 787 799 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 67 57 AIDS Hotline 0800 802 437 Asthma Respiratory Management 07 577 6738 Breast Screen Aoteara Free: Age 45-69 0800 270 200 BOPSASS (Bay of Plenty Sexual Assault Support Service) 0800 227 233 Cancer Society Tga 07 571 2035 Café Youth Health 07 378 3895 Children's helpline 0800 WHATSUP 0800 9428 78 Citizen Advice Bureau 0800 367 222 Cot Death (sudden infant death support) 0800 16 44 55 Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 Diabetes Helpline Tga 0 7 571 3422 Epilepsy Association of New Zealand Inc 07 579 6091 Epilepsy Help Line: 0800 374 537 Family Violence Information Line 0800 456 450 Family Planning Tga 07 578 8539 Family Works 07 575 9709 Gambling Crisis Helpline 0800 654 655 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.

021 2255108 Gender Bridge Inc (transgender support) 0800 844 357 Grief Support Services 07 578 44 80 Healthline (open 24/7) 0800 611 116 Healthline 0800 611 116 Kids line (Kids up to 14yrs) 0800 543 754 Lifeline New Zealand 24hr 0800 543 354 La Leche (Breastfeeding Support) Tga 07 544 9817 National Cervical Screening Programme 0800 729 729 Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632 Nemms Needle Exchange Mt Maunganui 07 575 5922 NetSafe 0508 638 723 Open Home (Child, Family Support Foster Care) Tga 07 579 2840 Parent Help 0800 568 856 Prisoner Aid/Rehabilitation offender/family Turangi 07 386 8246 Pregnancy Counselling Service 0800 773 462 Prostate problem support line 0800 477 678 Plunketline 0800 933 922 Quitlin 0800 778 778 Relationship Services 0800 735 283 Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans (open 24/7) 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7) 0508 828 865 Shine Domestic Violence helpline 0508 744 633 Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support 0800 742 584 Sexual Abuse Centre (Rotorua) Inc 07 348 1555 Stroke Foundation 0800 787 653 Tauranga Living Without Violence 0800 577 003 Tauranga Moana Victim Support 0800 842 846 Te Whare Oranga Wairua Maori Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843 Telefriend Sight Loss Peer Support 0800 100 051 Toughlove 0800 868 445 Union of fathers (separation and support) 0508 22 5532 Victim Support 0800 842 846 Women’s Refuge 0800 86 733 84 Tga 07 541 1911 What’s Up (Age 5-18) 0800 942 878 Western Bay of Plenty Ostomy Society Inc, help line 07-5737443 Youth line Phone Counselling 0800 376 633 Family Link Historic Village, 07 577 1457 ext 3

Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance Medical:

* 555 111

Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga 07-577 4300 Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue 07-575 3143 New Zealand Police - Greerton, 244 Chadwick Rd 07-578 3460 Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road 07 572 2440

Moon Phases

CC’s JUNE HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –20 April

Thursday 01st June 2017 First Quarter

Friday 09th June 2017 Full Moon Saturday 17th June 2017 Last Quarter

Friday 23rd June 2017 New Moon

Friday 30th June 2017 First 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)

Bridge Lessons - beginners - starting Thursday 9th March, evenings, Mount Maunganui Bridge Club, 60 Golf Road. For details see our website www.mount-maunganui.bridge-club.org Anne on 07 572 5522 or 021 08295766 or Bren on 0272 560774

Little steps to make big gains in the long run by dealing with all those minor financial concerns. The sun will shine in your workplace if you are systematic. Even though the pressure from loved ones is not welcome, you must grin and bear it.

Taurus 21 April -21 May This is the time to be ambitious and ‘Give it a go!’ if you are up to it.

Emotionally, you will need to take control and be ready for a mid-November crisis when your pride could get in the way. This could be a painful time in personal relationships. Rule out revenge.

Gemini 22 June - 22 July You may not be able to help friends and colleagues this month even though you would like to. The results of meetings may be precarious, so assess people on their actions not their words. At the end of the month, without doubt, you may find your soul mate.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July Be confident, you will finish your projects. Reserve some resources for the future. There is no point in arguing with family or lovers. At work, towards the end of the month, preventing technical problems will be necessary.

Leo 25 July - 25 August You will need to rely on your resources to pull through this month. Be true to yourself and consider learning new skills to get results. Avoid injuries in sporting activities. Being considerate but not indulgent is recommended.

Virgo 24 August– 25 September The possibilities for you in business are astounding so go with the flow even though it challenges your innate stolid decision processes.

Resolve family issues end of May and remember that keeping secrets can spoil things.

Libra 24 September - 25 October This is your month, you can get all the help and consideration you have been hoping for. Create a foundation for wealth, accumulate your resources. Take a risk in the heart department, try a blind date.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November Low in energy? The big projects which you usually tackle easily are overwhelming. Settle for less and focus on your personal relationships.

Take small steps and enjoy simple pleasures with friends.

Sagittarius 25 November - 21 December Keep your cool not only with work colleagues but your sweetheart too.

Problems will move on even though they feel real and worrisome.

Step up and focus on the opportunities because there are plenty of them around you.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Inspire us with your heart messages. You spend a lot of time in the internet gathering information. It is time to connect to real people, particularly the ones who appreciate your unique sensitivities.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February You are tense with troubles and problems that have come home to roost.

Lay low. Make no deals. Take small steps and get on with it. Your trust in relatives is tested but you saw it coming. Believe in your own strength and avoid solving the big problems now.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Take care of yourself by turning life around. What do you really want?

Being noble doesn’t always work. Thoughtless tasks don’t really do it for you. It may be complicated but harmonize with your love and it will work out alright.

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

Family violence is a crime. It is not a private matter. People in violent relationships often cannot help themselves.

They need your help. In an emergency dial 111 and ask for the Police. Your call could save a life. Ignoring family violence could result in serious injury or death. Nearly half of all homicides in New Zealand are related to family violence.

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We have conquered the huge amount of liquid from our skys from Cyclone Cook, Debbie and Donna … who will be Cindy CC’s BOP InfoPac the next to visit us? We have had some rather chilly Phone: 021 501 200 mornings giving us the warning winter is here. The nights have become dark early and mornings chilly. Wrap up and keep warm and eat healthy to help prevent the cough and colds. If you become crook with cold/flu symptoms stay home and keep warm. Don’t take your bugs to work or school where many others are put at risk of catching your dreaded lurgies. Use tissues and discard correctly by flushing them in the toilet and keep your hands washed to help stop spreading germs.

The Shortest Day 21st June only a few weeks away then we will be on our way towards spring. What a nice thought baby animals, flowers and beautiful days.

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Public Holidays/Other 2017

School Term Dates 2017 Primary, Intermediate Secondary

New Years Day: 1st Sunday January New Years Day: Observed 2nd Monday January New Years Day: Day After NY 3rd Tuesday January Waitangi Day: Monday 6th February 2017 Term1 Autumn 01st March 2017 Monday 30 January 2017 St Patrick Day 17th March (Not a Holiday) 2017 And Tuesday 7 February Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Thursday 13th April 2017 Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 Easter Day Sunday 16th April 2017 Term 2 Easter Monday: Monday 17th April 2017 Monday 01st May Anzac Day: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Friday 07th July 2017 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2017 Term 3 Winter 01st June 2017 Queens Birthday: Monday 05th June 2017 Monday 24th July 2017 Shortest Day 21st June 2017 Friday 29th September 2017 Spring 01st September 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017 4th Term Labour Day: Monday 23rd October 2017 Monday 16th October 2017 Summer 01st December 2017 20th December 2017 Longest Day 22nd December 2017 Secondary & Composite Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 2017 Boxing Day: Tuesday 26th December 2017 Wednesday

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First Anniversary Cotton ♂ male ♀ female Second Anniversary Paper Third Anniversary Leather ⚦ transgender, transsexual, alchemical Fourth Anniversary Fruit & Flower symbol for iron or crocus of iron Fifth Anniversary Wood ⚲ neuter, eunuch Sixth Anniversary Sugar ⚪asexuality; genderless; betrothed.

Seventh Anniversary Wool (⚨ ⚩ alchemical symbol for iron) Eighth Anniversary Pottery Sex Relations Signs Ninth Anniversary Willow Tenth Anniversary Tin ⚤ heterosexual Eleventh Anniversary Steel ⚢ lesbian, female homosexuality Twelfth Anniversary Fine linen & silk ⚣ gay, male homosexuality Fourteenth Anniversary Ivory ⚥ bisexuality Fifteenth Anniversary Crystal Twentieth Anniversary China ⚧ transgender sexuality, hermaphrodite Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Silver/Coral (in entomology).

Fortieth Anniversary Ruby two men holding hands Forty-Fifth Anniversary Sapphire two women holding hands Fiftieth Anniversary Gold Fifty-fifth Anniversary Emerald Marriage Status Signs Sixtieth Anniversary Diamond ⚭ Married ⚮ Divorced ⚯ Separated Seventieth Anniversary Platinum

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STAY HOME DON’T SHARE YOUR GERMS If you are sick — sneezy, headache-y, feverish, sweaty, nauseous, full of diarrhea — stay home! Don’t send your children to school if they are unwell. Offices and classrooms are breeding grounds for colds and coughs you’ve been dragging around all weekend.

Nothing worse than someone sitting at their desk, sneezing every five minutes, and blowing their nose and sneezing the entire contents of their sinus cavity into hankies and tissues? Hands are not being washed and spreading the bugs to everything they touch.

Show some respect to your work mates and friends don’t put them at risk of catching your bugs. Dispose of tissue by flushing them down the toilet. Don’t drop them around on tables.

Stay home, rest up and get better faster.

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Dogs — Children — Kisses — Cuddles — Safety I was reading an article (Doggone Safe: Dogs Don't like Hugs and Kisses) I must say as an owner of five dogs I found this a very good read. This article made it very clear with regarding safety that many dogs don’t like cuddles and kisses from strangers. In fact they are just like children.

If a stranger approached your child and tried to cuddle and kiss them they would feel scared unsafe. This also applies to dogs, they too feel unsafe and scared if you get in their face. This then can lead to the dog biting and then the dog is blamed for retaliating due to unwanted cuddles. Small children tend to hang on and lay/roll on the dog which leaves the poor old pooch in an uncomfortable situation.

If a stranger picks up your child it usually leads to screaming crying and kicking… the warning signs that the child is not happy… .the poor pooch shows their fear by signs of pulling back, turning their head , trying to move and then last result a bite. Some people just don’t see the warning signs. Just because an owner can kiss and cuddle their dog this does not mean that strangers have that right. My five pooches are all different some don’t like you in their face, they turn their head away and pull back ... yet some do enjoy the cuddle and mush mush.

CHILD/DOG SAFTEY teach your children not to pat or cuddle a strange dog. Teach your children to ask the owner if they can pat the dog and, listen to what the owner says. Teach your children not to kick and poke and tease dogs. Teach your children not to get too close and keep their face back from all dogs. And the most important thing everyone needs to understand … not all dogs are friendly or want you to touch them.

Adoptee Support There is a group in Tauranga! We meet every second Thursday at the Arataki Community centre 6 pm. This is the opening statement that is read at the start of each group, it explains what the group is about.

“Welcome to Adult Adoptee’s Support Tauranga. Our focus is simple; we are here to provide support for adoptee’s in the process of dealing with adoption issues. This group is a place where adoptee’s can support and learn from each other without having to balance our feelings against other members of the triad. Here Adoptee’s are at the centre. It starts with us the children of adoption, now adults, with voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be spoken. We acknowledge wounds and scars here, we acknowledge loss and grief here.

While we acknowledge being adoptee’s to be our common thread, we also acknowledge that we have different depths of feeling and ways of dealing with our adoption. We want to be able to support each other regardless of political or personal views of adoption and ask that all members respect their fellow Adoptee’s in all stages of their growth.”

If you are interested in attending the group call Scott 0275656459

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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.

13 Tips On Packing Ready For A Move It’s a daunting task to pack up a house load of items. Here are 13 tips but if it becomes overwhelming give Over & Above Moving a call on 0800 22 88 24.

Clear out the Stuff Go on a decluttering regime. Donate, give away and chuck. There is no point in filling your new home with items you no longer need.

Start early No matter how good you are, packing always takes longer than you think. Start two or three weeks before moving day. Pack items you use least first. I always start with china and books.

Have a packing room Chose a little-used room or corner of your house to serve as the packing station. Build boxes of assorted sizes so they’re ready to grab. Momentum is key. Keep a stash of good thick markers, packing tape, labels , and packing materials such as bubble wrap, popcorn or unprinted newsprint there.

Save on boxes Get used ones but try and get boxes of the same sizes. It makes it easier and quicker for the moving company to shift which will keep the costs down. Banana boxes are sturdy.

Shout yourself a couple of good sized tea chest boxes from Bunnings, Mitre 10, Warehouse Stationery or other suppliers for those bulky items such as pots and pans.

Pack strategically Clearly mark with labels – the room and contents of the boxes. Mark the boxes you know you will need first with a star or other symbol. Put belongings you will want on Day One — sheets, towels, toiletries, change of clothes — in a suitcase or clothes hamper for easy access.

Wrap tightly and close all boxes Make sure you fill every space in a box and pack right to the top before sealing shut. If you leave too much room in the box it will collapse and damage the items inside. Don’t be tempted to overfill a box and not seal off the top. This will just cause wasted space in the truck because you can’t put anything on top.

Don’t be a heavy Many self-movers think a large box is for big heavy stuff, but the opposite is true. Fill large boxes with light stuff, and put heavy items, like books, in small boxes. You’d be surprised how many people fill large boxes until they weigh 30 or 40 kilos and break. And that slows things down.

Don’t empty drawers Many folks empty dressers and chests before they move. Don’t. This adds to packing time, and wastes usable truck space. Leave dressers full. If a chest is empty, fill it with linens. You will also get less load shift. Likewise, don’t pack empty suitcases. Fill them.

Black rubbish bags are treasures Boxes are great because they stack, but so are sturdy rubbish bags, because they squish. Fill large trash bags with soft non-breakable, like linen. They can be stuffed into trucks and morph into shapes that boxes can’t.

Leave clothes on hangers Don’t pack hanging clothes. Keep them on hangers and put them in the back of your car. flat. Then hang them back up in the new place.

Blankets and beach towels Don’t pack blankets or beach towels; use them as pads and save on boxes. Wrap and tape blankets around artwork and lamp bases. And stack and pack lampshades; they often take a beating in a move. Remove each shade; stack them small to large, then put them together in one box to ensure that they arrive intact.

Label on two sides – never on the top Mark or better still label every box with its contents and destination (kitchen) on more than one side. Also note if contents are fragile. Though movers likely won’t care, you’ll know to go easy on them.

Be ready Have everything packed before the movers arrive or before you get the truck.

Disassemble furniture that will need to be taken apart. (Tape nuts and bolts securely to furniture items.) Roll area rugs up tight and tape them. The more organized you are, the less time you will spend on movers — who charge by the hour — and truck rental.

Drink: Monitor your drink intake. Intoxication puts you in a vulnerable place for danger (disputes, rape, fights) Don’t make an idiot of yourself that you can’t remember and regret your actions.

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. (Don’t think it can’t happen to you)

How to be safer … Know your limits Risk: All drug use brings a risk of harm. Before heading out, know your limits and plan your night. Know how you are getting home, or where you are staying. It is a good idea to be with a group of people you know and trust when going out.

Sober: Make sure at least one person remains sober in case things go wrong.

Eat a healthy meal before drinking and make sure food and water or non-alcoholic drinks are available where you are going.

Other tips include: ►alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ►count your drinks ►be cautious: accepting a drink from strangers ►avoid drinking games ►set limits: how much you will drink and stick to them.

For more information go to https://www.drugfoundation.org.nz

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FAMILY:

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Jokes

Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days.

But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family.

Are YOU investing enough into your family?

So true!

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There's nothing I've learned from being a father that I couldn't just as easily have figured out from setting all my money on fire.

The dinner I was cooking for my family was going to be a surprise but the fire trucks ruined it.

I refused to believe my road worker father was stealing from his job, but when I got home, all the signs were there.

“A dog reflects the family life.

Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one?

Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.”

When I call a family meeting I turn off the house wifi and wait for them all to come running.

Two wrongs don't make a right, take your parents as an example.

― Arthur Conan Doyle, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

“Ladies if A Man is More Invested and Concerned About Your Assets....

He Is A Liability” ― Mo Stegall The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other. — Mario Puzo Computers crash, people die, relationships fall apart.

The best we can do is breath and reboot. — Sarah Jessica Parker

How to solve the problem of too many visiting relatives.

Borrow money from the rich ones and give it to the poor ones.

Then none of them will come back.

Any married man should forget his mistakes, there's no use in two people remembering the same thing.

The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. — Theodore Hesburgh

My wife and I always compromise.

I admit I'm wrong and she agrees with me.

I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.

Brrrr, things are certainly starting to get colder as winter looms closer (June 21) When you reach for those items which have been less used over the summer; electric blankets, heaters, LPG heaters, matches for the fire place… take a moment to check yourself off on our Fire Safe Checklist, 5 easy steps to ensure you enjoy the winter months safely and in warmth!

Winter Firewise Checklist Is your chimney/flue clean? The Fire Service recommends having these cleaned before your first fire of the season.

This can improve the efficiency of your fire place and reduce the potential for a chimney fire.

Is your electric blanket safe? Electric blankets when damaged have great potential for electric shock and fire. They should be stored rolled, folding can damage the thick electrical wiring. We recommend getting these tested by a qualified electrician if you suspect wear.

Is your heater in a safe place? Behind kitchen fires, fires involving heating and dryers are the second most common type of fire in NZ. Always observe the 1-metre heater rule keeping clothing furniture and other items at least 1 meter from a heater.

Never cover a heater.

Have you checked you LPG heater? Visually inspect your heater looking for cracks in the ceramic guard, that the guard is firmly in place, hose is intact with no visual damage and finally ensure the heater is only operated in well ventilated areas. – Note a good way to test for leaks in your gas hose is to spray with soapy water. Bubbling along the hose will expose any leaks.

Test your smoke alarms. With the extra heating taking place over the colder months it is vitally important that your smoke alarms are operational. Push the test button and the smoke alarm should sound briefly.

Sun + concave mirror = trouble A few months ago, the fire service was called to an address where a passer-by had identified a fire in the making. (photos below) Their quick action prevented it from developing into something worse however, I would like to share this as it is something I have not come across before. The mirror in the left picture is a fairly common mirror often used for the application of makeup and features a concave mirror on one face then a flat or convex on the other. The concave face reflects light rays onto a focal point. When we look at this visually it enlarges an image, however when we talk about light/heat rays they are directed into a central, dense point (focal point) Similar to how we could start a fire with a magnifying glass, this reflected light has caused smouldering on the back of the occupant’s laptop. Left un-attended this could have caused a fire to develop. Be mindful of this when leaving mirrors in direct sunlight.

As always if you require any information on fire safety you can contact your local fire station or alternatively visit fire.org.nz Have a safe June, .

Joshua Bishop, Senior firefighter, Kawerau Fire Station

New Zealand Fire Service DDI: (07) 323 1077, MOB: (027) 7228 626,

Fax: (07) 323 1078

Page CC’s 8 Bay of Plenty InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 … Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com Mount Maunganui Main beach with its beautiful white sand is one of the most popular places for bathing under the sun. Surfers and boogie board riders out riding the waves.

Mount Maunganui life savers are on duty watching over the crowded beach through the summer ensuring the safety of people. National surf lifesaving competitions and Volley ball competitions bring huge crowds to the beach in the summer months There is parking the full length of the beach and in the busy season it can be hard to find a park. Across the road are cafes offering many different food choices, coffees and refreshments with, a Copenhagen ice-cream store in walking distance. A short walk from the beach and you can enjoy shopping in downtown the Mount with many food / dinning outlets and boutique shops to choose from.

Moturiki Island … Walk over to Moturki Island there are rocks to climb on and there is a blow hole at the far end which can be spectacular with the high tide. Take the camera and take panoramic shots of the coastline of Mount Maunganui Main beach.

There are two choices of beach in Mount Maunganui, we have the Mount main beach and then on the other side of the township we have Pilot Bay which is family friendly frequently without the waves. Pilot Bay has a lot of boat activities and welcomes the cruise ships. This brings a huge crowd to the beach with their fish and chips or home cooked food to watch cruise ships come and go, and taking the opportunity to get that one off photograph of spectacular sights.

Walking the Mauao is a must do for anyone visiting Mount Maunganui The views are spectacular. Totally worth the climb to the summit There are many tracks, if you are up to a bit of a hike or a gentle stroll.

Important information No rubbish bins: so please keep Mauao tidy by not leaving any rubbish behind.

No Toilets: so do make a toilet visit before you start your walk. Toilets are opposite the boat ramp at Pilot Bay Gates: leave all gates as you find them. (open a gate close the gate) Vehicles: are not allowed except for maintenance and emergency purposes only.

Emergencies: in the event of an emergency dial 111.

Mauao Historic Reserve is administered by local Iwi; Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui and Ngati Pukenga in the form of the Mauao Trust.

The Base Of Mauao is beautiful whatever the weather or time of year with beautiful scenery with seats along the way to sit and enjoy the views. Walking Time: 3.4km (Base track: 45 mins) Mount Maunganui Summit Track The 4 wheel drive track starts at the end of Pilot Bay on the western side of Mauao giving you views to the west (To summit: 40 mins) You have choices of down the steps on the Waikorire track which is reasonably step or back down the 4 wheel drive track onto the Oruahine track to the right with northerly views …

Waikorire and Oruahine tracks start from the ocean side of the base track. Follow the boardwalk in front of the surf club. The Oruahine track ends part way up the 4WD track. Turn left onto the 4WD track and continue to the summit, or turn off the 4WD track onto the Motu Kauri track, then turn left at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

The Waikorire track (steep). Turn right at the lookout intersection to go to the summit.

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At your library now…

The Mobile Library The Mobile Library visits 43 stops

on a fortnightly cycle. There are over 3,500 items to Snowball Oranges occurs on a hot Balearic Island – namely choose from The Mobile Library will bring any item from the Catalogue to your stop, for a Hold fee of $1 for an Mallorca – ironically during a wintery cold snap. Scottish family leaves the snow and chill to find brilliant Mallorcan Adult, or 50c for Child or Teen. ….snow and chill! Great observations by author Peter Kerr, Mobile Library Timetable June 2017 who wrestles with the Catalan language with bravado!

Here’s some armchair travel to tuck up cozy with on these cooler evenings.

Set Free finds a banker turning over a new leaf after a life-changing kidnapping. Finding yoga and embracing Buddhism in Bhutan – a poor mountainous country perched in the Himalaya, Emma Slade exudes meaningfulness with every paragraph. Tuck up warm with this wisdom.

Barn Find Road Trip takes a hillbilly ride into the Virginias, Pennsylvania and Maryland - less all the hokum! It illustrates that, even after all the previously well-documented searching was all over, there are still loads of rusty classics hidden in barns all over these States . Classic automobile archaeology in a glossy rust-hewn adventure. Tom Cotter and two others spend 14 days finding 1000 lost collector cars – follow them on this priceless quest.

Paul Cuming | Collections Librarian, Tauranga City Libraries www.tauranga.govt.nz Councilwww.tauranga.govt.nz

Tauranga Library Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm … Wed late night 9.30am - 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.30am - 4.00pm Mount Maunganui Public Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 398 Maunganui Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177

Mount Maunganui Toy Library, Incorporated, Phone: 07-572 5228 Papamoa Public Library, Library, Public Toilets Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 09.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 3118, Phone: 07 577 7177 Papamoa Toy Library: Inside the Papamoa Library Complex 15 Gravatt Road, Papamoa, Phone: 07 575 3011 Greerton Library: Mon-Fri 9:30am – 5PM Sat-Sun 09.30am-4pm

Dennis will write your life’s story!

It’s often not until someone dies that families realise there’s a great deal about mum or dad’s early life they don’t know. They may have heard snippets over the years, but there are many gaps and some interesting facts have simply never come to light. A common situation is different members of the family know different things, or have conflicting views as to the correct version of a story.

Sadly, the one person who can set the record straight is no longer there.

This potential problem can be overcome by a service offered by former newspaper editor, Dennis Trotter, who interviews individuals (and family members, if required) to create a script titled “Your Life’s Story”.

In most instances people choose a fairly basic review of their life, from childhood, through their working and married life, parenthood, business or employment, sporting interests, hobbies and eventual retirement. With 2-10 photographs included, something like this can be produced for between $400-$1400.

Other clients want just the briefest story, suitable for reading as an eulogy at a funeral, while a few opt for something more extensive.

It is possible to write a story that combines the life of a couple – individual sections prior to marriage and then a story of their lives from that point on.

Dennis is able to give an estimate of cost before undertaking an assignment.

He was prompted to establish his business after being frequently asked to prepare information for eulogies which he is sometimes asked to deliver.

“I enjoy interviewing families and learning about their loved ones. But it is easier to interview the subject personally. After all, who knows the story better than the person who is the main character?” he says. “Also, while family members may have an opinion on the most significant aspects of their loved one’s life, the person themselves may have a different view.”

With limited mobility as the result of a fractured foot caused, by a fall, Dennis had the time to write his own life’s story.

“I found this to be an interesting exercise, having to think about my early years and identifying people, and events, who have played a significant part in my life,” he said.

Most “You Life’s Story” assignments are completed with 3-4 days. They involve the interview, writing, a review of the draft script and, following acceptance and approval, the printing of a hard copy. Clients are also given a copy of the script in electronic form (memory stick) so that it can be easily added to at some later stage.

Dennis , who is able to travel to meet clients at their own home, can best be contacted by email: trot@actrix.co.nz or by phone, 021 900 028. Further details can be found on www.lifestory.co.nz

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WHAKATANE

Pedestrian Crossings.

It is not accepted that when on a pedestrian crossing cars continue to zoom past you. Pedestrians: stand and wait don’t just walk out thinking the cars will stop and make sure you hold your children back from the crossing. Please show patience for pedestrians as they may have had an encounter with cars not stopping for them ...

Please take time to read this information from the NZ Transport Agency

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Great words for teenagers Thank you for sharing this

Sharing The Road with pedestrians On average, 36 pedestrians are killed and 1000 pedestrians are injured on New Zealand roads every year. Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented if drivers took more care when using our roads. Please look out for pedestrians whenever you're behind the wheel.

Pedestrian safety for drivers · Always be ready to stop near schools, bus stops and pedestrian crossings. · Be careful when driving past parked vehicles. Pedestrians may walk out without warning. · You must slow down to 20km/h when passing or coming towards a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off, no matter which side of the road you are on. · Watch out for elderly people or people with disabilities. · Take special care near roadside stalls and parked vendors. Pedestrians visiting these may forget to watch for traffic when crossing the road.

Pedestrian crossings A pedestrian crossing is an area of road that has white stripes marked across it. It is used by pedestrians and people using mobility devices (such as motorised wheelchairs and similar devices) and wheeled recreational vehicles (such as skateboards and foot-propelled scooters).

Some crossings have raised islands in the middle, creating a ‘refuge' where pedestrians can stop. These are helpful for pedestrians crossing wide, two-way roads or multi-lane roads, because they allow them to walk across one direction of traffic at a time.

As you drive towards a pedestrian crossing, you will see pedestrian crossing signs before the crossing and black and white poles at the crossing. The poles are mounted with fluorescent orange disks, or round yellow lights that flash at night. White diamonds are generally painted on the road before the crossing, and a white limit line shows you where to stop.

When coming up to pedestrian crossings: Slow down and be ready to stop for any pedestrians stepping onto, or on the crossing. This also includes people obviously waiting to use the crossing If there is no raised traffic island in the middle of the crossing, stop and give way to pedestrians on any part of the crossing If there is a raised traffic island in the middle of the crossing, stop and give way to pedestrians on your half of the road wait until the pedestrian has crossed in front of you and is clear of your vehicle before you proceed see give way rules.

Never overtake a vehicle that is slowing down for a pedestrian crossing or has stopped to let someone cross.

Resource NZ transport agency: www.nzta.govt.nz

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CC’s Bay of Plenty InfoPac, Phone: 021 501 200 —...— Email: ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com According to Roimata Minhinnick, Maori traditionally used the island for gathering Titi (Mutton Bird) and fern roots. Finfish, crayfish and shellfish were harvested from the surrounding moana.

Motuotau Island may also have been used for storing food as kumara pits can still be seen.

Ocean Beach from Mauao, Mount Maunganui (c1915-1920).

Photo: Tauranga City Libraries.

Motuotau Island (Mount Maunganui) Many years ago, the beach in front of Motuotau (Rabbit Island) was the scene of a massacre. Confiscated from local iwi after the 1864 Battle of Gate Pa, the island was returned and then later purchased by the Crown. Today the island is a wildlife sanctuary and home to 600 little blue penguins Motuotau Island, Mount Maunganui. Photo: Paul Cuming.

A small island located off Mount Maunganui's main beach, Moturiki Island has been the site of Moturiki Pa, Moturiki Quarry, Marineland and Leisure Island. Today it is a protected reserve and home to a wide variety of wildlife which includes a colony of little blue penguins.

Read about Moturiki Island Timeline: at http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/tauranga_local_history 1961: Moturiki, Mount Maunganui c1940s: Parts of Mount Maunganui campground looking toward Moturiki by Alf Rendell

Motiti Island is located off the Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is 21 kilometres (13 mi) north-east of Tauranga and 9.4 kilometres (5.8 mi) north -east of Papamoa. There were 18 homes occupied by 27 people on the island in the 2006 Census.[1] A relatively flat island covering some 10 km2 (3.9 sq mi), it is composed mainly of Miocene volcanic rocks, overlaid with more recent sediments in the south.[2] The principal activity on the island is agriculture, with a developing avocado plantation.[3] Most residents and visitors travel to the island by air.

Motiti Island, From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motiti_Island

Rangiwaea is accessible from Matakana at low water.

It consists mainly of horticultural blocks run by the Maori owners. It is of similar geological formation to the “bulge” of Matakana. The marae on Rangiwaea are Rangiwaea (Whanau a Tauwhao) and Oponui

Matakana Island (Tauranga) Mauao in the foreground with Matakana Island behind Matakana Island protects the sheltered waters of Tauranga’s inner harbour.

It extends for some 25 kilometres from the narrow and less used northern entrance opposite Te Kura a Maia, Bowentown Heads, to the south-eastern entrance to the port of Tauranga opposite Mauao (Mount Maunganui).

Matakana Island

The main island is divided into two parts. An elevated area of fertile soil where most of the inhabitants live bulges out into the inner harbour opposite the Omokoroa peninsula. It is protected from the sea by the long, low, sandy part of the island, which has supported a forest of exotic pines since the 1920s.

Tauranga libruary Local History http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/tauranga_local_history

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The Waikareao Estuary walk is a mix of sealed footpath, boardwalks and gravel, it is a great experience being approx. (2 hours, 10.00kms) Pushchair friendly (but it is a board walk so will be bumpy), Wheelchair no. Many bikers and runners use this track so be aware that they will approach from behind and in front of you. All dogs should be on a leash and under control. Coach Drive Park is the one and only toilet on this walking track. The Waikareao Estuary is best started at Otumoetai keep to the left and follow the estuary all the way. It is a round trip through the tidal mangrove and marshland along with the native bush and birds and then a walk by the motor way to Chapel Street.

You can finish off your walk at the cafes with refreshments before going back to your car. This can also be walked from the opposite direction being an individual choice.

Kaiate Falls known as (Te Rerekawau Falls) is roughly a 30 minutes' drive away from Tauranga with several water falls to view. Walk through native bush and enjoy the spectacular views of Mount Maunganui and the Port of Tauranga. Reasonably easy walk but can be slippery in places.

Water tumbles down cascading over the rocks in one, two and three tier water falls which make for good photography opportunitys.

This hidden gem has a water hole where you can relax, picnic and swim enjoying a 15m Waterfall among the puriri and kohekohe trees The walking track is a round trip returning you back to the car park.

(Time: 1 hr return steep in places, some steps, moderate walk 5/10)

Katikati is about an half hour drive north of Tauranga, it is well known as the Mural Town with a variety of paintings displayed on the buildings that tell some of the history of the early Irish settlement. There is a beautiful display of hanging baskets along the main street which brightens up the town.

The continual growing of this wee town has plenty to offer visiting people with their cafes, shops, walkways and parks and public artwork. Take a stroll through Haiku pathway a great place for a picnic with family and friends. In close proximity of Katikati there are hot pools, bird gardens, Naturist Park, the Quarry park and many walks to enjoy the native bush and views over the harbor. Short drives north of Katikati is Bowentown, Waihi Beach, Waihi and Paeroa.

Enjoy a ride on a heritage train with Goldfields Railway.

Journey between Waihi and Waikino at the eastern end of the spectacular Karangahake Gorge (E: info@waihirail.co.nz) .

Walk or cycle the tracks and enjoy the rock formation, flowing river and native bush and birds.

Katikati Haiku Walkway

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Emergency Services Call 111 Give good clear Information and stay on the line

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.

We equip people with the skills needed to participate fully in society. This includes support in living independently, getting around, usi technology, continuing to read and communicate, being socially active and staying in or looking for work.

Call us on 0800 24 33 33

Mount Maunganui R.S.A. CHESS Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd 7:30pm onwards tournament games New Zealand Chess Federation Inc "includes casual chess" School Term Mondays (excl. public holidays) 6pm-7:30pm includes established teaching program and games

Tauranga RSA, Greerton 1237 Cameron Road, Tauranga Fridays 5pm-7pm, "casual chess" longer if necessary for longer games.

Regional website: www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

PHONETIC ALPHABET Alpha Bravo Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month Greerton Hall 8am - 12noon 027 9082952 Charlie Delta Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Please Echo Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Email me Foxtrot changes Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Golf to these Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Market dates Hotel Thankyou India Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Juliet Cambridge Farmers Market Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Kilo Te Awamutu Twilight Farmers Market, Selwyn Park, Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Lima Frankton Market, Commerce Street, Frankton, Every Saturday 8am-1pm Mike November Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton, Every Sunday 8am-12noon Oscar Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Pappa Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Quebec Romeo Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue Sierra Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Tango Soundshell Market…Lakefront, Rotorua 9am to 3pm… telephone Liz or Gordon 07 3325782 Uniform Victor Thames Market Pollen Street, Thames, Every Saturday 8am-12noon Whisky Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thursday till April X-ray Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3rd Wednesday of every month. Site booking essential Yankee Gate Pa Car Boot Market by Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Zulu Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday

Market Dates

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.

The Taupo Market Riverside Park Reserve, Redoubt Street, Taupo, Every Saturday 09am-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 ‘Merivale Monthly Market Day’ Have a FREE stand to sell your stuff in Merivale. First Saturday of every month outside the CHIRP ‘Redezine’ store at 5 Merivale Road. Ph Judy, ph. 022 681 9867.

."Urban Gallery (ex Cargo Shed) 10 Eden Crescent, Brookfield, Tauranga. Fri, Sat, Sun 10am-4.00pm"

After Suicide Support Group.

Violence

‘Choice’ So many ideas, thoughts and pain

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.

can spring out of this word when you have lost a loved one to suicide. At our ‘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.

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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The word suicide can be a terrifying phrase I note recently that comedian Mike King has resigned from the Government suicide prevention panel. New Zealand has one of the highest level of suicides in the OECD countries, and many people are not really sure why. Yes often individual cases can often have a reason that sadly is discovered after the event, but we struggle with answers on a bigger scale.

Please be aware that I don’t have any new ideas, but simply trying to reinforce some of the current thinking in today’s society. Suicide, I have heard is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, and many problems are just that, temporary.

For parents the word suicide can be a terrifying phrase, even now as I think about my children, I don’t want to think about this possibility. In my family we talk about sort of most things, I’m sure there are things that my teenagers don’t want me to know, but I want to know the important stuff. With me as their father my children have had my focus on helping them reframe problems, and to challenge them on some typical teenage dramas, as well as helping them build resilience, the ability to overcome problems and bounce back.

So along with all of those things that we need to work on our children with, our family shares a faith, please keep reading!! A retired coroner on the website http:// www.life.org.nz spoke about some common factors with his former work and an absence of faith was one common theme. Now ‘faith’ can be many things to many people, some people have faith that they will win Lotto on Saturday night, some have faith in the Warriors, but for people thinking about suicide it can be a loss of hope, and their ability to bounce back from this situation, and that loss can lead to action.

If you have a teenager who has got into trouble and for some this can be big trouble involving police and the youth justice system, or having to see the Headmaster, they need to have hope that they can get through the challenge, often they need help from an adult, to support them, and then help them to reframe (look at this differently) the situation.

Should you have a child or teenagers that you are concerned about, take action, don’t wait, if you have a feeling that something is not right, ask the questions, find friends to talk to them if you can’t. And seek professional help, and keep asking and keep pushing if you are worried. However if the professionals are confident that they are alright, leave it to them.

Parents today are told that they need to be parents not their friends, however when phrases like suicide and mental health are used, then SOMETIMES you need to be an advocate for them, and help them get some help. Therapy can mean like faith many things to many people; a favourite activity or time with someone can often be a good starting point.

Have a good Month Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

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Alcohol Was My Escape I found alcohol when I was 15 and pretty much started a love affair with it then and there. I loved the buzz that I got from it and the feeling of belonging and confidence it gave me. While on the outside people saw a confident and outgoing teenager, I was actually very insecure, found it incredibly hard in settings with lots of people, and was very oversensitive, a people pleaser who worried constantly what others thought of her. Alcohol was my escape, nirvana and magic that made me not worry about all that stuff that consumed me daily.

By 20 I was a daily drinker, buying the cask of wine in the weekly shop and having a couple of wines to wind down and take the stress off and relax after a busy day, with binge drinking and partying on Friday and Saturday nights. And in my 30's I became a bottle a day drinker, sometimes pushing it out to 2 bottles. The Friday and Saturday night partying stopped. I was just drinking at home every day.

By 40 that's when I pretty much stepped over the line and realised I was an alcoholic. Looking back, I always was, but the thing with alcoholism is it sneaks up on you and by the time you realise it...it's almost too late.

Unfortunately for some, it does become too late, but for others, if we find that light of recovery, we can turn our lives around. We can walk back towards our families and become functioning members of society again. For me my recovery has included going to AA meetings to share my story and hear others share theirs. I was very isolated in the last few years of my drinking and I do believe that recovering from addiction is incredibly hard. Sharing with others who understand has certainly helped keep me sober on a daily basis.

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 AA membership. We are fully self-supporting through our own contributions. Aa is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, politics or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

There are daily meetings here in the BOP. Phone 0800 229 6757 or www.aa.org.nz In the Same Boat

~ Aprox 7500 bags have now been given FREE to patients during the past 4 years this trust has been operating.

If a child gets admitted a Mum, Dad or carer can also have access to a pack. Items 'lurking' in your bathroom cabinet that you have collected from holidays or airlines? or maybe you are a local hospitality provider that has surplus items you would like to donate to this Charity?

Dave and Kaylene both lost their spouses late last year and have recently taken part in a ten week bereavement support group at Waipuna Hospice.

I was humbled by how willing they were to openly share their experience, with humour and some tears, in the hope that others would be encouraged to seek help with dealing with grief and loss. While feeling an initial sense of ‘what’s this going to be like?’, Kaylene said the group was somewhere “I could cry”.

*Motel sized: *Shampoo/Conditioner *Combs *Toothbrushes/toothpaste *Bodywash *Razors *Pens Collection points are: ►TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) ►EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd) ►CC’s BAY OF PLENTY INFOPAC (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui) Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988

Over the course of our conversation the key things that came up were how comfortable and safe they both felt with the group. They were in a non-judgemental environment with people in the same situation, they could share their grief and not feel alone. They could be straight up, people saying what the rest of them might’ve been thinking, and with tears as well as humour, getting through it all in good company. They not only noticed changes in themselves, but also observed changes in others and have both admitted to missing the group when it finished.

WAVE (Women Against Violence Education) All people in Aotearoa have the right to live violence-free, but for many women in relationships this right is denied. The WAVE programme involves weekly 2.5 hour group sessions for a period of 8 weeks, which provides women with a supportive and understanding environment in which to share their experiences. It also provides a forum for women to learn about all forms of domestic violence and their impacts and about the positive action women can take to improve their situation. It is a Family Court approved programme Family Works on 07 575 9709 4 May – 22 June, Time: 9.30am– 12.00pm (Noon) If anyone has photographs you would like to share in The Bay of Plenty InfoPac email ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com

“In the middle of difficulty lies

opportunity.”

Albert Einstein

They both agreed that people should come with an open mind; there might be some sessions that don’t feel entirely relevant but there is value in everything for someone. The facilitators, Penny and Deb, offered lots of food for thought and many invaluable tools and, in informal conversations, everyone felt free to share ideas that others might benefit from.

A message they both endorsed was how important it is to live your life, to get out in the world with people you love, look after yourself and do things in your own time. Everyone’s experience is unique to them and there is no ‘right’ time for things.

For more information on our work, upcoming fundraising events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz and www.facebook.com/WaipunaHospiceTauranga

Diabetes Nurse Educator is offering FREE clinic appointments to anyone living with diabetes or pre-diabetes who may need support or advice.

Contact Debbie and Diabetes Help on 07 5713422.

Clinics at Hairini Family Health Centre and Bongards Pharmacy Greerton by appointment only

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