March 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 Orange Wairu 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:

0800 227233

Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents Fire, Police, Ambulance

555 111

Accident & Healthcare (Tga) Hospital (Tauranga)

07 577 0010 07 579 8000

Medical:

Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road

Aries

Most of us have been unwilling to admit that we were real alcoholics. No person likes to think he is bodily and mentally different. Therefore, it is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove that we could drink like other people. The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.

Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.

We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed.

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 You are welcome to attend an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous at 11 Victoria Road Mount Maunganui St Peters Hall every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. There are other meetings every day of the week in Tauranga you can get the details from the AA web site or by ringing 0800 229 6757 FREE

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Life is not so straight forward. Be aware of free advice don’t be gullible.

Pressure is on you so try to take some time out to relax, rest and refuel.

Think things through carefully, maybe a change of scene would do you some good. Don’t be afraid of change move on.

Taurus This is a time that you may need to make changes in your life. You are ready for challenges. Your attitude needs to stay positive to accomplish your goals. Move forward with caution the time is right.

Gemini You seem to have plenty of work around you at the moment. However you do need to know when to say enough and take a break. You may be dealing with past actions putting them in place in your life. Listen to good advice it may help you to make the right choices.

Cancer A good time for close friends while you sort through personal issues.

Avoid family rows. This is a trying time so patience from you is required.

Don’t dwell on limitations you are very capable with the right attitude.

Leo Take a step back and look rationally at your life. Your out goings may be more than your incoming. A Tidy up is needed. Time to focus and get your plans working. Little by little is good, take careful steps, there is no rush.

Virgo Energy may come and go some calm and quite time won’t do any harm.

Obstacles keep crossing your path. It may not seem you are gaining ground. Keep positive and moving forward it will soon fall into place.

Libra You need good people around you, try to catch up to old friends you have not seen for a while. Good common sense and trusting your intuition will bring many possibilities when working on projects. Take time to think things through thoroughly.

Scorpio Your feisty attitude will help you accomplish what you want. This is a productive time for you so don’t sit back. You will benefit later if you make the right choices now. Caution is required think first before you jump make sure your stepping stones are firmly secured.

Sagittarius You have a strong care for others. Watch that you don’t take too much on and run yourself low. Take some time to think about your own personal life and goings on. You have good judgement but be aware as there may be challenges on your path to walk.

Capricorn This month brings opportunitys with plenty of success and possibilitys.

Choose wisely and don’t forget to focus on family matters which are easily put aside. Push all the boundaries this could be a good month for you where you reap the benefit of your efforts.

Aquarius This is a month where you may not be in the right frame of mind to make the correct decision. If possible put things aside until you feel time is right. Start planning and make that desire for travel happen.

Pisces This month proves to be a busy time with work. Business opportunitys are in your path with the possibility of partnerships. You have a high energy level with a powerful drive but don’t forget to take time out to let your body rest. Change is on the way.

Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts

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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.

DISCLAIMER (Daylight Saving Times R included) Time tables are a guide only.

All efforts have been taken to see that these times and tides are correct.

No responsibility will be accepted for any inaccuracies or misuse or wrong information.

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

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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

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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

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If a person is not welcome, the most common trespass is where you give the person a written notice stating they are trespassed from the property or premises. It is dated, name of the person trespassed, the place of trespass is noted and a reason signed by the person trespassing the offender. You then send a copy of the trespass to the police where it is lodged. If that person comes back to the property or premises you then ring and report it to the police, they then deal with the offending person.

A verbal trespass is where you verbally trespass a person from the property or premises. You forward the details to the police to lodge and if the offender returns you ring the police to deal with the situation.

Anybody can trespass a person from their property or premises.

15th March 2016 First Quarter

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Tuesday 01st March 2016 Last Quarter

08th March 2016 New Moon

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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

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Civil Defence TXT Alerts

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Thursday 31st March 2016 Last Quarter

Have you subscribed to receive text alerts? Text alerting is just one of several platforms that Bay of Plenty Civil Defence uses to alert and inform the community.

Anyone can subscribe for free to the text and email alerting system through the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence website www.BOPCivilDefence.govt.nz, or text the two letters for the area you live to 2028 (a one off 20c text fee applies).

The texts will be sent only for serious threats to life and property, such as National tsunami warnings, and in the event of major earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, where time is of the essence in getting people to take action. You will not be inundated with texts as this system will only be used for significant threats to life or property where time is critical. Civil Defence will continue to use media, the website and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter for other alerts, warnings and general information/public education.

Even if you live out of the region but have friends, family or property and business interests in the Bay, you may wish to sign up for text and email alerts. Nowadays most people have a cellphone, from children to the elderly, and this is just one other way you can stay informed and updated if something happens. Get all your family, friends, neighbours and workmates to sign up, and be better prepared in the event of an emergency.

Naomi Luckett Emergency Management Advisor, Phone 0800 884 881 x 8339 Mobile 0275678018 bopcivildefence.govt.nz | facebook.com/bopcivildefence

BOPSASS is a free 24 hours service in the Bay of Plenty for adults, teenagers and children who have been sexually assaulted.

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· Hello Everyone … Editor’s Blurb Hidihi there, well the year is motoring past, I hope everything is going well for you. Holidays over back to work, children back to school, as they say all things back to normal … what ever that is? who ever came up with that saying “back to normal” what on earth is normal, who is normal , life normal? I have yet to find anyone normal. living a normal life Lol just a thought. (adjective: conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected). So when do things stay normal?

Well March brings another long weekend with Easter so guess many will take this time to get away for last break for a while. For goodness sake if you are going away take care on the roads there have been far too many accidents on the road and around water it’s frightening and such a waste of lives.

For most businesses it’s the end of financial year, stock-taking is required again a lot of work to have to be done so there will be some late nights worked by many doing this chore. One may see a few sales around the shops clearing stock.

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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.

Slow down, wear a seatbelt and Drive to the conditions.

See that your children are strapped in safely and correctly 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.

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.

but stop in a safe place to do this Do you have SMOKE ALARMS in your home???

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 died due to the lack of putting smoke alarms in your home or checking your smoke alarms.

DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!!

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Hard disk failure Recently I’ve been asked about recovering files from hard disks that have failed. On rare occasions that can be a simple process for a computer technician. However it often requires highly specialised equipment as something as thin as a fingerprint or a particle of smoke will destroy the internals of the disk. And with that specialised equipment comes high prices. Starting from $300 and easily climbing into the thousands.

To avoid this cost it is best to backup your important files (pictures, music, movies, etc) onto an external disk, and to keep making backups as files change. This means you can recover your important files if your hard disk fails. External disks that connect to a USB port cost approx. $150 and some don’t even need any additional power cords. You can simply copy and paste your files to the external disk, or use backup software to look after the process for you. This is a basic and simple backup method. It doesn’t involve off-site storage and other techniques that can be used to provide the ultimate of protection.

I can give further advice on backups, backup software and external disks, give me a call on 07 579 9930.

-David (Kings Computers)

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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 .

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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?

TODD GOWER (principal sponsor of the trust) EVES REALITY (all offices) ►BAYFAIR CHIROPRACTIC (648 Maunganui Rd)

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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 family's.

Summer December - February Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737…

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

Daylight Saving Ends 05th April 2015 … Daylight Saving Starts 27th September 2015 Daylight Saving Ends 03rd April 2016 … Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 … Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017

2016 School Term Dates 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)

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NEED CHILDCARE?

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At Topkids Mount, we have a few deals going…

30 free hours for 3 to 5 year olds - This deal gives you an extra 10 hours on top of the 20 free ECE hours that the Government provides. This deal lasts for 6 months.

2O free hours for 2 year olds - This deal remains with the child until they turn 3, then they are eligible for the 20 (free) ECE hours.

Limited spaces apply, so please contact us ASAP to see if your child is eligible!

Topkids Mount 39 MacDonald Street Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone: (07) 575 2657 Email: topkids.mount@beststarteducare .co.nz

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• identify your goals, strengths, interests and passions plan for the life you want • find and connect you with people and community resources • build and maintain relationships, including developing ‘Circles of Support’ access funded supports and services, if required.

Anyone who is looking for information or advice is welcome to contact an ImagineBetter LAC.If you would like longer-term support to achieve your goals, you would: 1 be between 0 and 65 years of age 2 have a disability that lasts longer than six months 3 need support in some parts of your life because of your disability 4 live in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes District.

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CC’s News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: cindysccsnewsletter@gmail.com Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga 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 First Saturday each month Wiki on 578 3321 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, Mount Sports Centre - cnr Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month T Arataki Community Centre Grenada St Park. Every Saturday 9 - 1pm. Phone 0274779366 The Little Vintage Markets, Mount Citizens Club -345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-2pm, 2nd Saturday each month

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6:30pm 6-8 year old Jazz Classes, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Tauranga, Tue 1 Mar 4:00pm Resolution Retreats Seven Day Intensive Weight Loss Retreat, Ridge Country Retreat, Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 12:00am Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With The Nappy Lady, Tauranga Parents Centre, Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 6:00pm Life Drawing Workshop, Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 5:30pm Pre School Dance Class 4yrs, Bethlehem Hall, Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 3:30pm Skating Classes, Greerton Hall, Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 3:45pm Adults Intermediate-Advanced Hip Hop Class, Rise Dance Co Historic Village Studio , Tauranga, Wed 2 Mar 6:30pm Mount Maunganui Healing & Spiritual Centre, Workshops, Conferences & Classes Omanu Bowling Club, Mt Maunganui, Wednesday 2 March 2016 to Wednesday 20 July 2016 Carnivorous Plant Society, Tauranga Art Gallery, Tauranga, Thu 3 Mar 7:00pm Dinner in the Domain, Thu 3 Mar 5:30pm5:30pm, Papamoa Beach Domain, Tauranga, FREE Karaoke Night, Tauranga RSA, Tauranga, Fri 4 Mar 7:00pm NZ International Tattoo & Art Expo, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, Sat 5 Mar 11:00am -

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PARTY SAFE Hey it’s party season that means fun times with friends. 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. Unless you know who is buying your drink 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.

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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 contacted Keep your ID safe.

Dogs And Children

I was out the other day in a local public space and there was a dog hanging around, people had told me that they had shooed it away several times but he kept returning.

There was group of young children in the area as well and they started to pat this dog and give it attention, the next thing that I’m aware of is a young boy screaming his head off as this dog had become over excited and out of hand, so I stepped in and shooed the dog away again, and when I turned back to this young boy I saw some pretty nasty scratches on him. There were no parents around so I calmed him down the best I could and gave him a bit of advice of ‘ignore any dog that you don’t know, as sometimes they get out of hand’. As I moved away a man turned up who this boy seemed to know and off he ran.

However that did get me thinking about what we teach our children about dogs, or cats for that matter. We have had a number of very sad dog maulings in the last year and while I am not trying to shift blame here, do we need to be helping our children to learn a little bit of hesitation when there is a dog around that they don’t know. A dog can be a wonderful asset to a family and a well-trained and much loved dog can help parents and children settle into a new way of life when the children first arrive, even though at times they can have their nose put out of place as they are no longer the centre of attention. They can also be a wonderful friend to an older child who might be in need of a ‘mate’ at times.

However it is this perceived instant friendship of a dog that sometimes can lead to trouble.

Sometimes children can turn up, accompanied by their parent or parents, and the children get shooed outside to play while parents sit and talk, if there is a dog at the home this can lead to a pretty difficult situation which could be made worse if the dog has not been socialised with children. I’m not an animal psychologist, but I’m sure they would have some thoughts on the issue of parental responsibilities around caring for their children in the presence of a dog….or a cat.

Parents should be teaching this hesitation and wariness around unknown animals either in the park or in other people’s homes. It is too late after the dog has reacted to having its tail pulled or its ears twisted too often to attempt to teach a screaming child who has had a fright and maybe even been bitten, however lightly, about how best to interact with an unknown animal. Parents need to get active before any situation occurs to supervise children around dogs more closely, and not to allow the dog to get over excited by the attention of their child.

Have a great month, Donald

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 I’m a 58 year old Male. In May 2012 I had a severe injury to my neck, three cervical vertebrae were fractured. This was on top of chronic ankylosing spondylitis in my neck. I had 12 weeks in a collar and suffered from constant pain, migraines and muscle spasms in my neck and shoulders. My work as a painter and plasterer was seriously affected. I had numerous assessments from specialists and the prognosis was for long term medication for chronic pain, frustration and depression. I had no prospects for the future and prepared for an early retirement In December 2015 I found an advert for Contact Care Flinchlock Release Therapy by Brock Leeuwen in Papamoa. The first 1 hour session results were dramatic with a huge release of tension and pressure from my head and shoulders. In the days that followed I noticed significant improvement. The relief from pain, muscle spasms and depression were immediate and permanent. I stopped taking medication and have not needed it since. 2-3 weeks after the second session I had improved to the point where I could attempt work and I feel more motivated and am continuing to improve and gain strength. Two 1 hour sessions with Brock have literally turned my situation around. I intend revisiting Brock and fully recommend Contact Care Flinchlock Release to anyone with musculoskeletal issues.

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