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June 4, 2014
Mahurangi Matters
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The mascot for the national campaign is Caesar, pictured at the Warkworth knitting shop.
Knitters join penguin rescue Knitters in the Mahurangi district are being asked to use their needles to help conserve NZ’s Little Blue Penguin. Owner of the Warkworth knitting shop Robyn Egge, Karen Caulfield, is running the Great Penguin Vest Challenge to encourage knitters to get involved. The knitted vests made for the challenge will be fitted to toy penguins, which will then be sold. The money raised will be donated to the Skeinz Penguin Rescue Fund, which has already donated thousands of dollars to NZ Forest & Bird and Cape Sanctuary. Karen says Skeinz coordinated the effort to have woollen jumpers knitted
for the penguins affected by the Rena oil spill. “The response was so overwhelming, they decided to continue the initiative but are targeting the Little Blue Penguin this time,” she says. Entries in the local challenge must be received by July 18. A basic vest pattern is available online at robyneggeyarns.co.nz or can be collected from the shop in Elizabeth Street. Entries will be displayed in the shop until August 15, and two prizes will be awarded – one for People’s Choice and the other Skeinz Best in Show. Karen says she imagines the judges will be looking for originality. 15 Elizabeth St, Warkworth Phone 09 425 7246
The Warkworth Mums Support Group, facilitated by Danielle Stapleton, is available to all families experiencing post natal distress. The group provides an opportunity to meet people going through similar experiences and learn ways to cope, survive and thrive. Make new friends and gain strength from other people’s experiences. • Private, quiet and confidential. • Tea, coffee and morning tea provided. • Children are welcome. • Transport can be arranged. • No charge. Contact Danielle Stapleton • 027 425 4124 • dkleyn@ihug.co.nz or the Rodney Women’s centre • 425 7261 for more information.
Thursdays 10:30am til 12:30pm at the Rodney Womens’ Centre, 10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth
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Saturday 26th July 2pm-5pm Cost $45 Never made socks or knit in the round before? Ever watched people whipping off those tiny stitches, going round and round on their circular needle, and wished you could give it a try? Now’s your chance to learn, with the sock lady herself, Belinda Too. with Experience and Care
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