7/30/2019 Mid Month newsletter update December 2012

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Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter

Whats new in Plimmerton?

mid month reminders December 2012

Oo la la lets have a peekneek!Karehana Parks Tuohy Homes Petanque Court will be opened on Sunday 27 January2013 with the first boule being bowled at 11am. There will be more news in the NewYear but keep that day free for a picnic and fun at the park. There will be a Frenchtheme so youll need your beret, baguette and boules at the ready.

Ladies and gentlemen, Please be seatedPlease advise us at plimmertonra@gmail.com by 13 December if you have thoughtsabout the seat above 24 Gordon Road. If its not used we can find it a new home, ifits your favourite resting place let us know.

I shot an arrow in the air ... it fell to earth I know not where

Archery Club open day error. There was no open day this month but people keen togive archery a try should contact the club. All the details are on our web site and theyare the first listing under What to do in Plimmerton.

Old school trophy found and restored...See the photo and story in this weeks Kapi Mana ... then forever on our web site.(The rejuvenated item in the story is in the foreground of the photo!)

Plimmerton volunteers honouredOn International Volunteer day two Plimmerton Red Cross workers were honoured.Mary Casey and Marion James were among the two dozen volunteers present at theceremony. Mary has been involved in the Red Cross for 50 years organising blooddonations, meals on wheels and knitting blankets for refugees.

And, in our recent fire station planting exercise, Mary not only arrived with baking forthe troops but rolled up her sleeves and dried all the dishes. Mary, you are a real

Christmas star!

Christmas gift ideas for your family and friends...fret not we can help! A paver for your family, friends or pet is the best gift ever and at just $150 its a

snip. It will last forever and become a family focus. Its the perfect no-wrap,no-fuss, lets-all-enjoy-it present! Be quick to email us atplimmertonra@gamil.com to ensure that your family gets one of the last pavers... going going gone!

Taffy Parrys book The Quarrymans Son ... excellent value, its on the web site.

Plimmerton ... a colourful past some copies left at Pataka. Fabulous gift foranyone with Plimmerton connections.

Bellyful vouchers (the gift that goes on giving, but does not repeat). Helpfamilies struggling with illness to have meals delivered to see them through. CallRebecca 021 552 825 or Rebecca.morahan@bellyful.org.nz

Our local shops have great gifts ... and dont forget Gerald at Macks Tracks onthe station for classy collectables.

Have a safe and happy Christmas and 2013 New Year!

The PRA team