October 2017 magazine

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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: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) Hospital (Tauranga)

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07 577 0010 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 OCTOBER HOROSCOPES Aries 21 March –20 April

Thursday 05th October 2017 Full Moon

This could be a good time to think of changing your situation. Life is full of opportunity's just waiting for us to take the leap of faith.

Procrastination will only keep you from moving on.

Taurus 21 April -21 May Thursday 12th October 2017 Last Quarter

Thursday 19th October 2017 New Moon

Friday 27th October 2017 First Quarter

Family is important for you at the moment. Make sure you take some time out and enjoy each other. This will help to improve family relationships and put some issues to rest.

Gemini 22 June - 22 July For some Gemini there is travel on the mind. Don’t just think about it, make the reservations. This will be a good time for you to relax and get yourself ready for the busy season.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July You may find yourself spending time with someone that needs some help to get life in order. Listening is the key to their problems.

Remember they have to sort their problems out for themselves.

Leo 25 July - 25 August Social life is running hot at the moment but maybe it’s time you took a wee break to work though stuff that has been bothering you for some time. Good time for a clean up.

Virgo 24 August– 25 September

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

New relationships are forming around you, however there may be that special person about to walk into your life. This will bring many changes in new directions.

Libra 24 September - 25 October There are opportunity's at work that if you chose the right ones will improve your situation. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.

Good things happen with change.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November A new hobby for you could be what you need right now, Something that you can lose yourself in and forget about all that is going on around you.

What is it that you can do that you will enjoy, something for you.

Sagittarius 25 November - 21 December Compromising is required to settle things around your home, Remember everyone thinks and does things different, not always your way, that’s what makes the world go round.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January Work is demanding your time, you need to make sure that you leave time to spend with your loved ones. Don’t let work take over your life leaving those special people in the background feeling unloved.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February Life is pretty sweet, things moving along in the right directions. But you need to get ready for some challenging times with the busy season approaching. Work commitments are going to test you, just take one thing at a time.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March Getting those jobs done is where your commitments are. Good planning is proving to be right for you. There is light at the end of the tunnel as you will soon be able to sit back and take some time out for yourself, family and friends.

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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Editor’s Blurb Hello Everyone … I hope you are all coping well with the weather, so much rain please let it be over soon so we can all enjoy the longer evenings now daylight saving is here. I'm sure the rain has drowned my spuds I planted a couple of weeks ago.

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Don’t leave your dog in the car, Hot cars cause your dog to over heat and stress

Daylight Saving Starts Sunday 24th September 2017 … Daylight Saving Ends Sunday 01st

Public Holidays/Other 2017 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 Autumn 01st March 2017 St Patrick Day 17th March (Not a Holiday) 2017 Daylight Saving Ends 02nd April 2017 Good Friday: Friday 14th April 2017 Easter Day Sunday 16th April 2017 Easter Monday: Monday 17th April 2017 Anzac Day: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Mothers Day 14th May (Not a Holiday) 2017 Winter 01st June 2017 Queens Birthday: Monday 05th June 2017 Shortest Day 21st June 2017 Spring 01st September 2017 Daylight Saving Starts 24th September 2017 Labour Day: Monday 23rd October 2017 Summer 01st December 2017 Longest Day 22nd December 2017 Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 2017 Boxing Day: Tuesday 26th December 2017

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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

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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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Dogs And Safety Little, medium and big dogs can look ever 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 people’s 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 palm 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.

Caring For Pets In An Emergency

If you have pets it is a great idea to include them in your emergency planning.

Here are a few easy things you can do to:

• Put aside some items for them in your own emergency box – such as a blanket, food, water and a

Reminders Worm your dogs and cats

De-flea your Animals

lead. Remember you need to have enough to make it on your own for at least three days.

Animals fully vaccinated?

•Clearly identify your pet. Attach a permanent disc to your pet’s collar that includes your phone

Are your dogs registered?

number, name and address or even better microchip them. The SPCA in Christchurch managed to reunite many pets with their owners because of the ease of identification.

•In the event of an evacuation take your pets with you if you can safely do so. Pets are unlikely to survive on their own and you might not be able to find them when you return home.

Be prepared by identifying shelter locations which will take pets, as not all of the main shelters will.

The New Zealand branch of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has some really useful planning tools for taking care pets in an emergency, including disaster packs for different pets – http://disaster.wspa.org.nz/

Don’t Leave You Dog In Hot Cars

Pet Lovers Summer is almost here, so its time to think about your pets. Pet safety is pretty much the same as child safety. Think about the dangers and risks that your pet will face with the hot weather protect them from too much heat, sun, and water dangers, such as pools and beaches. Some pets, particularly those with short fine hair and pink skin, can be susceptible to sunburn. Talk to your vet to see what you can use. Don’t use human sunscreen ingesting certain sunscreens can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy in pets.

Dehydration and heat stroke are very real threats to animals out in the heat of the day, walk your dog early morning or in the evening when its cooler Don’t take your dog out in the car to do shopping. Cars heat very quickly and before you know it your dog is in serious trouble due to heat exhaustion. If you love your dog see they are safe at home with plenty of water.

Bees Dogs are curious and like to investigate things. Watch where you let your dog run and play. Bees can be a danger to your pet just as they are to some humans. Contact your vet for advice if you think your dog has been stung. Keep children away from pulling at your dog if it has been stung as a child may be at risk of a nip if the dog is sore.

Gardens Make sure your dog can not get to your garden if there has been slug bait and compost and sprays used. If you think your dog has eaten any of the listed contact your vet ASAP as the health of the dog can deteriorate very quickly.

Paws Keep your dog's paws cool . When the sun is cooking, surfaces like asphalt get really hot! This can cause the dog much pain and make your dog unable to walk.

Drinking Water Your dog should always have access to fresh drinking water and shade. Dogs get much thirstier than we do when they get hot, and other than panting and drinking, they really have no way to cool themselves down. Keep your pet in the shade as often as possible.

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Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, " I think I' ll squeeze these dangly things here and drink whatever comes out?"

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, 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 Adoption “Adoptee Experience” I have always felt a strong affinity to displaced people of the word. The Aboriginal people of Australia; The native people of North America; Maori and in recent weeks I have been researching and learning a great deal about refugees; of which there are 22 million of in the world right now. What has this got to do with adoptees? I am a person who as an infant was removed from my biological family, had my name changed and with no information available grew up wondering and confused about where I came from and who exactly I was. The parallels are obvious. I was completely disconnected from my biology, history and culture. Is it any wonder that I struggled with forming a strong sense of self? Is it any wonder I felt like a tourist in my own life? Where did I come from? What was my Whakapapa? My Whaka? My Iwi? I was adrift, without connection.

I have found healing, it has been a long journey and I have a much better idea of who I am and where I come from. I have found the most powerful healing comes from sharing with others who get it, who empathise and can say “Me Too”. If you are an adoptee struggling with life there is a support group here in Tauranga we meet every second Thursday 6 pm at Arataki Community Centre.

Contact Scott 0275656459 .

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 (stick to them).

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

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Move On “Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence.

Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance.

Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence.

Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.” ― Yoko Ono “Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” ― Erol Ozan Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. — Henry David Thoreau

Don't spend all of your time trying to FIND yourself.

Spend your time CREATING yourself into a person that you'll be proud of. — Sonya Parker One must change one's tactics every ten years if one wishes to maintain one's superiority.

— Napoleon Bonaparte Short cuts make long delays.

J.R.R. Tolkien Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want.

Heath Ledger We are who we choose to be.

Green Goblin

Time For A Laugh One day Jimmy got home early from school and his mom asked, "Why are you home so early?" He answered, "Because I was the only one that answered a question in my class. " She said, "Wow, my son is a genius. What was the question?"

Jimmy replied, "The question was 'Who threw the trash can at the principal's head?'"

A young man agreed to baby-sit one night so a single mother could have an evening out. At bedtime he sent the youngsters upstairs to bed and settled down to watch football.

One child kept creeping down the stairs, but the young man kept sending him back to bed.

At 9pm the doorbell rang, it was the next-door neighbor, Mrs. Brown, asking whether her son was there.

The young man brusquely replied, "No." Just then a little head appeared over the banister and shouted, "I'm here, Mom, but he won't let me go home!"

For weeks a six-year-old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house.

One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about the impending event.

The teacher finally sat the boy on her lap and said, "Tommy, whatever has become of that baby brother or sister you were expecting at home?"

Tommy burst into tears and confessed, "I think Mommy ate it!"

Why Can’t We Super Blend Our Families?

I was at a well-known store recently one that always has a sale on, and I was looking at the new generation super-fast blenders, these things that turn green vegetables and berries into something that can be drunk. Wow aren’t they smooth So…why can’t we super blend our families? The one where Dad has kids and Mum has kids and they get together, we call these blended families. However many couples are still using the first generation blenders, the ones we had as kids, with the little blades at the bottom and the really large jug! And well….the results are not great, are they? They don’t do much with making the ingredients smooth.

I admire partners who take on other children, often these kids can be stroppy and difficult, and some of them will do everything they can to break the non-biological partner and their parent up. Sometimes these children have the ‘little princess/prince’ problem. They are still living in some form of fantasy land, where their King and Queen will get back together, and they will all live in the Castle, and they will be the little prince or princess. Over time they will get to understand that Mum lives in this house with ‘John’ and Dad lives in that house with ‘Mary’, and I’m ok and it’s all fine.

Remember that children are adaptable, and they are resilient, they will cope with things changing usually, and as long as they feel loved and cared for they are pretty good. It’s when parents fight or argue or even when other family fight they get stressed. The children will figure it all out, it time. Yes its fine, they have three sets of grandparents, SO? And they really like Aunt Betty…..well she not really an Aunt, SO? Who really has the problem here?

However new partners have to do their bit as well, there should be no such thing in the home as My kids and Your kids and this becomes especially difficult if there then is Our kids. Please don’t and try and tell us the biological parent kept this child in the Cabbage Patch and you didn’t know about them when you moved in! Non biological parents need to understand that they are getting some ready made family, and if they are not ready for that, or they can’t live like that, biological parents need to think very seriously about this move. When a child arrives it should be for life, not for now, not until something else comes up, or a better offer.

Blended families take time and much effort to make a good blend, you will have to work on the lumps and the bumps, but you work on it together, get some help, set some rules, and get on with it, as one great smoothie.

Have a good month Donald Welsh

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Mount Maunganui Main beach with its beautiful white sand is one of the most popular places for bathing under the sun. Surfers and boogie boarders 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 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 and at the surf club at the ocean side.

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 and seats along the way to sit on 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 steep 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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Just a reminder to dog owners Prohibited areas There are some areas in Tauranga where you are not allowed to take your dog, either because of ecological sensitivities or because they are used intensively by the public.

These areas include:

Beaches Mount Maunganui main beach, from Moturiki (Leisure) Island to Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Pilot Bay from Mauao to Salisbury Avenue Omanu Beach, within 200 metres from Omanu Surf Club premises Papamoa Beach, within 200 metres from the Papamoa Surf Club premises Beach means any land on or adjacent to the seacoast and includes any walkway, boardwalk, the foreshore and dunes.

This means that dogs are not allowed on the dunes, grass or boardwalk at Mount Maunganui main beach.

This also means dogs are not allowed on the grassed area between the road and beach at Pilot Bay.

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Separation and Responsibility's Separation of family’s are never easy, and children always seem to be stuck in the middle of parents arguments and changes of relationships. However if you are in this situation you remember that you had your children and it is up to you the parents to see that the children are loved and cared for and their needs met. It’s your job to supply this to your children. Its your responsibility to keep your parenting relationship alive and constructive, even when dealing with each others hurts. Never use the children as a wedge in your arguments and disputes against each other! Your children didn't ask to be here You put them here. Put your issues aside now and then and spend time together with YOUR children.

Don’t let children see you fighting.

P.E.T (PATIENTS EMERGENCY TOILETRIES) CHARITABLE TRUST INC provides

PERSONAL CARE PACKS of Toiletries to Tauranga Hospital Patients admitted under Emergency situations.

~ 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? *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

TIME: 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 07 Days = 1 Week 14 Days = 1 Fortnight 52 Weeks = 1 Year 12 Months = 1 Year

365 Days = 1 Year 366 Days = 1 Leap Year 2 Years = Biennial 4 Years = Olympiad 10 Years = Decade 100 Years = Century 200 Years = Bicentennial

1,000 Years = Millennium

Blood Pressure list Age Min 1 -12 months 75/50 1 - 05 years 80/55 6 -13 years 90/60 14 -19 years 105/73 20 - 24 years 108/75 25 - 29 years 109/76 30 -34 years 110/77 35 - 39 years 111/78 40 - 44 years 112/79 45 - 49 years 115/80 50 - 54 years 116/81 55 - 59 years 118/82 60 - 64 years 121/83

Normal 90/60 95/65 105/70 117/77 120/79 121/80 122/81 123/82 125/83 127/84 129/85 131/86 134/87

Max 100/75 110/79 115/80 120/81 132/83 133/84 134/85 135/86 137/87 139/88 142/89 144/90 147/91

Alcoholics Anonymous 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, or institution; AA 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

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Profiling Hospice Services: Kai Whakamaru In recent times, the number of young people and Maori/ Pacifica patients has seen a steady increase. There has been greater uptake of hospice services within the community and the hospice facility itself has at times been full to bursting with extended family supporting their loved ones through respite care or their last days. With a general increase in patient numbers comes an increase in the number of ethnic groups we serve. We pride ourselves on treating everyone with a high degree of respect and dignity and are conscious of meeting the cultural needs of our patients and their families.

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.

Traditionally, hospice services have not been embraced by all ethnic groups and cultures however as families and whanau continue to see the value of hospice support, we are committed to engaging with them, understanding their cultural differences, rituals and practices in order to make their experience memorable, respectful and fulfilling.

Tina Parata works within the role of Kai Whakamaru, meaning protector of the person (client/patient) and of the Our Vision: A community where grandparents raising grandchildren are empowered to knowledge (Maori cultural practices within a Hospice provide a safe, secure and nurturing home for their grandchildren. context). Tina’s role is to facilitate this connection, ensuring Our Purpose: To provide support services to grandparents raising grandchildren to protect and promote the well being of children in their care.. we respond to the needs of patients and whanau in the most Our Values: Family is everything. Knowledge is strength Children are our appropriate and culturally sensitive way. She liaises with taoga (treasure) whanau, Kaumatua and community agencies, facilitating Regards, Karen Ormsby ,… group meetings, managing conflict, promoting hospice Tauranga coordinator for GRG. … services within Maori communities, working to remove Sudoku Answers “If you cannot do barriers for Maori patients and whanau accessing services. .

If anyone has photographs you would like to share in the Bay of Plenty InfoPac email

ccsbopinfopac@gmail.com

great things, do small things in a great way.”

For more information about our service, upcoming fundraising events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz and follow us on Facebook: WaipunaHospiceTauranga

-- Napoleon Hill

TIP SHEET Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied Bullying is an intentional, aggressive and repeated behavior 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 • Finds or makes up excuses as to why they can’t go to school • Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time • 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 • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes home • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams • Experiences a loss of appetite • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem • Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers 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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Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd

7:30pm onwards tournament games "includes casual chess" 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/ New Zealand Chess Federation Inc

If you think your child is being bullied

stomp out bullying has great info to help you

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What’s new at the Library Three for the Spring A Hunter in Paradise is a meat-and-threevege collection of stories for that armchair hunter, with author Zeff Veronese focusing on tahr and chamois in our back country.

Great tales from inside the huts and tents in the middle of nowhere.

Film & TV Locations is a handy guide to where in the world your favourite cinematic or television shows have been filmed. Lonely Planet takes you from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’s Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria to The Revenant’s Alberta snowscapes, where Leonardo DiCaprio got a little chewed up by a bear.

Ian Wedde Readers looking to broaden their literary horizons via local poetry can’t go wrong when considering Ian Wedde, a presence on the local poetry scene since the 1960s. Handily enough, Selected Poems does what it says on the lid, and serves as an interesting introduction to the poet.

See you soon!

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 139 Greerton Rd, Phone: 07-577 7177

The roads in town are for everyone. We should expect pedestrians and cyclists. About one third of crashes are caused by SPEEDING If a child steps out 45 metres away and the vehicle is travelling at 60km/h by the time the alert driver reacts and brakes, the car will still be travelling at 44km/h when the child is hit.

There is a one in three chance that the child will die.

►If a vehicle hits a person at 50km/h, the risk of death is 40% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 60km/h, the risk of death is 70% ►If a vehicle hits a person at 70km/h, the risk of death is 96%

Kill your speed, not a child SLOW DOWN

PHONETIC ALPHABET

Cruise Boat Tauranga Pack a picnic and settle the family on Pilot Bay to watch the Cruise boats come and go in the harbour over the summer months.

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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 opportunities. 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) Warning: the car park has been known for theft from cars, so don't leave valuables in your car. Unfortunately there are a few opportunists who will relieve you of your valuables while you are away enjoying your walk.

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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.

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 to 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 are 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.

- Whakatāne township is in the eastern Bay of Plenty Region.

- 90 km east of Tauranga and 89 km north-east of Rotorua - Whakatāne is a short drive to Ōhope, with a beautiful beach - Charter boats take you to White Island, Fishing trips.

- Cafes, bars, main street shopping, walks, evening sunsets - Learn the culture and history of the area

Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkways (Whakatane to Ohope) This is a beautiful scenic walk coastal views native bush, sea views, beach, rock formation. You are unable to cross Otarawairere Beach at high tide. Allow 3hrs for stop for lunch and sightseeing.

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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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Market Dates

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.

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 ‘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.

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Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month Greerton Hall 8am - 12noon 027 9082952 Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Pat 075332687 Please Email me Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga changes to these Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month.

Market dates Lions Bethlehem Market Historic Village, 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Thankyou 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 Soundshell Market…Lakefront, Rotorua 9am to 3pm… telephone Liz or Gordon 07 3325782 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 by Tauranga Girls’ College. 934 Cameron Road 1st Saturday each month Tamahere Country Market St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton, Every 3rd Saturday Oropi Sunday Market, Last Sunday of the month, Oropi Memorial Hall 1295 Oropi Road.

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 1st Saturday of month outside the CHIRP ‘Redezine’ store 5 Merivale Road. Judy 022 681 9867.

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

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

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CC’s Prop Hire CC’s Props has a range of props that will enhance a theme for your event. Depending on the prop they stand 6ft and look absolutely fabulous. Bookings are required to secure the props for your event Just a few of many …. Delivery and pick up is included in the hire. Hollow drums are also available. Phone 021 501 200 or Email: ccsprophire@gmail.com

Miss Jojo {6 ft tall, fluffy adorable bear}

For those special occasions.. Why not invite Jojo to add joy and fun to your events and parties Community based events Shopping Malls and Retail Stores..

She can brighten up the days for those in Rest Homes.

Phone 021 501 200 or Email: ccsprophire@gmail.com