Wishing Each And Everyone A Very Merry Christmas And Safe Holidays
Dear Advertisers please take this as a personal thank you From CCs BOP Community News Letter and all the organisations that supply the help editorials for our readers. It is when I receive emails like this that it brings to my attention what a good job we are all doing getting the info out to people. You the Advertisers are our sponsor people to make this happen you support the charities and organisations and help the community. Without you we couldn’t make this happen. We need advertisers to publish the newsletter to grow further afield I ask people to support the businesses that advertise in this News Letter “people helping and supporting people”. Also a huge thank you to all the businesses that have our newsletters and stands for the public to pick up a copy. You also are very important. We always need advertisers so if there is anyone wanting to come on board give me a call 021 501 200 or email ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com … Help support the community while advertising your services/products. I just wanted to take this opportunity to write and say a very big thank you for printing our monthly AA articles. We have had people join AA, who heard about us from reading the CC Newsletter. We are very grateful for your support. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hello CC’s Newsletter just want to thank you for the information in your newsletter. We needed help and Sought it from one of your newsletters and our family is back on track.
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis
While we are on the thank you’s … I want to thank all those who are dropping bagful's of mini shampoo’s, toothpaste, combs, body washes etc. for the Emergency Hospital Bags. They have all been passed onto the charity and gratefully received. Aprox 7500 bags have now been given FREE to patients Please keep them coming again “people helping people. Collect them on your holidays and clean out the cupboards at home and drop them at 610 Maunganui Road. One never knows if they could one day be in an emergency situation at the hospital and needing a refreshment cosmetic bag to freshen up
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Hello everyone … Here we are in December the month of Christmas celebrations. Over this last year we have shared many safety and advice tips… I hope over the next few months some of the articles we have shared will be in your mind and you think before you drive when drinking. Enjoy your celebrations but use your brains … be sensible don’t risk yours and other lives through stupidity. With the summer months we all travel more so show respect and patience on the road … Come home safe to your loved ones and allow others to do the same. • Daylight saving BBQs and parties keep your drinks in sight watch that your drink is not spiked … yes it can happen to you. • Drink in moderation … so you remember the night. • Christmas is about spending time with family and friends not the big present… Don’t put yourself in debt … and have to worry about how you are going to catch up on the bills in the New Year. • New Years Eve … CCs News Letter wishes you all a Happy Happy New Year have a safe and happy night and a great 2016 Secure your space in JANUARY, FEBRUARY and MARCH My contact details are at the top of each page) Please remember to like and share CC’s News Letter with your contacts/friends on Facebook. Help us to get it out to more people. Thank you to all the businesses that provide this News Letter to the public. You are very important to the Community News Letter and the public readers.
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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 844357 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 Emergencies: Mobile Phone Report Traffic Incidents 555 Fire, Police, Ambulance 111 Medical: Accident & Healthcare (Tga) 07 577 0010 Hospital (Tauranga) 07 579 8000 Tauranga Police Station: Monmouth Street Tauranga Mount Maunganui Police Station: Salisbury Avenue Papamoa Police Station: 530 Papamoa Beach Road
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God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. ~Jacques Deval, Afin de vivre bel et bien Why should man expect his prayer for mercy to be heard by What is above him when he shows no mercy to what is under him? ~Pierre Troubetzkoy Hunting is not a sport. In a sport, both sides should know they're in the game. ~Paul Rodriguez
Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow-creatures is amusing in itself. ~James Anthony Froude, Oceana, 1886
Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge. Meir Kahane
He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. -- Immanuel Kant “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, we would all be vegetarian.” ― Paul McCartney “The people that set one animal against another haven't the guts to be bullies themselves. They're just second-hand cowards.”
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Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar. -- Bradley Miller
Have a giggle Murphy says to Paddy, "What ya talkin into an envelope for?" "I'm sending a voicemail ya fool!" Paddy says "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a Labrador. "Blow that" says Mick, have you seen how many of their owners go blind?" 19 paddies go to the cinema, the ticket lady asks "Why so many of you?" Mick replies, "The film said 18 or over." I went to the cemetery yesterday to lay flowers on a grave. As I was standing there I noticed 4 grave diggers walking about with a coffin, 3 hours later and they're still walking about with it. I thought to myself, they've lost the plot!! A teacher is explaining biology to her 4th grade students. "Human beings are the only animals that stutter,' she says A little girl raises her hand. ‘I had a kitty-cat who stuttered.' The teacher, knowing how precious some of these stories could become, asked the girl to describe the incident. "Well," she began, ’I was in the back yard with my kitty and the Rottweiler that lives next door got a running start and before we knew it, he jumped over the fence into our yard!' 'That must've been scary,' said the teacher. 'It sure was,' said the little girl. 'My kitty raised her back, went "Ffffff!, Ffffff!, FfffffF," but before she could say 'F###k-off !,' the Rottweiler ate her! The teacher had to leave the room
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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. 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 taonga (treasure) .
Regards, Karen Ormsby ,… Tauranga coordinator for GRG. … Phone: 0212255108
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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 07 5755 181 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 6) Trespassing an unwanted person. 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.
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DON’T BE THE ONE WHO REGRETS YOUR ACTION BY LEAVING OTHERS GRIEVING Think about PEOPLE Children, Mums, Dads, Friends Every single injury and death caused by drunk driving is totally preventable. There are still far too many such preventable accidents. Unfortunately, in spite of all the warnings, advice, TV Ads, road signs, alcohol-impaired driving remains a serious problem that tragically effects many victims, families and friends. DON’T DRINK & DRIVE. Awesome Greetings, Awesome Service, Awesome Food
Greeton’s Bakery & Café Service ... what is service?... It is when you are welcomed with a bright and cheerful hello and served with a happy caring attitude. Food produced to a high standard and clean premises. When leaving the staff showing gratitude with a thank you goodbye have a nice day. It is with my pleasure I highly recommend the Greeton Bakery & Café for lunch if you are in Greeton area
CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 7) SMOKE ALARMS. Do you have them in your home?. If not time you stepped out and purchased some. They are not expensive compared to what you could loose if you should have a fire. They could be the saviour of your family, pets and home.
Don’t think it can’t and won’t happen to you! … We all make mistakes and you never know day to day what is in store for you and your family. Make sure you check that it is working from time to time see that the batteries are good. … Do you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home. You can never be too safe or prepared when it comes to fire and safety. A fire extinguisher just might be enough to put a small fire out before it gets away from you.
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 Just a reminder know where the children are when backing your car. They are fast on their feet and can put themselves in danger with out knowing it. Young children are unable to judge and understand what danger is or understand what happens if they run behind a backing car they are usually excited to see someone or go somewhere.
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Why do they call it "getting your dog fixed" if afterwards it doesn't work anymore?
Located at 12 Fashion Island Papamoa, Time Set Watchmaker is a family run business dedicated to the repair and restoration of all clocks and watches. With over 25 years’ experience (including the last 12 years in Auckland), Time Set Watchmaker specialises in on-site repair of all timepieces - from antique Grandfather clocks and pocket watches, to modern, leading brand watches and clocks. With a convenient on-site workshop, Time Set Watchmaker offers battery, strap and bracelet replacement while you wait, as well as same-day water pressure testing. With an extensive range of watches, clocks and jewellery for sale, Time Set Watchmaker is currently offering up to 50% off all watches, 30% off jewellery, and 50% off hand-made European art glass - making it the perfect one-stop shop for all your Christmas gift shopping. Open from 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 1.30pm on Saturdays. Phone: (07) 572 2459
CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 8) 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 COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER (610 Maunganui Rd, Mt Chris Bishell (Principal Trustee) Ph: 575 9066 or 0274300988
WHEN DID YOU CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM ARE THE BATTERYS FLAT? YOUR SMOKE ALARM COULD SAVE YOUR FAMILYS LIFE SAVE YOUR HOME CONTENTS
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FAMILY VIOLENCE CAN HARM YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE 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. Jigsaw (child protection agency) 0800 228 737… VIOLENCE & ABUSE Child, youth and family 0508 326 459 Preventing violence in the home helpline 0508 384 357 Plunket your doctor or health worker, women's refuge, citizens advice bureau, Police family violence officer or a good friend It’s never too late to change the life of a child
43 Alach Street, Greerton, PO Box 2087, Tauranga,
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Reporting child abuse Anyone can report suspected child abuse in this country and people who call Child, Youth and Family can ask to remain anonymous. Even if an investigation results in no abuse being found the law will protect you if you disclosed or supplied information in good faith. Fear of being wrong is the single most common reason people might decide not to act. People feel this way because they might be afraid of: Repercussions - being thought insensitive - breaking a confidence - being disloyal. One of the best ways to overcome this fear is to equip ourselves with good knowledge and to discuss concerns early with an appropriate person. You can use the Child, Youth and Family freephone – 0508 326 459 – to sound out your concerns. If you are concerned that a child or young person is being abused, remember that their safety and wellbeing comes first. When you are reporting a concern, Child, Youth and Family will need to know as much as possible about the situation. Useful details include the name, age and ethnicity of the child or young person, the address where the child or young person can be found, and as much about the abuse or your concerns as possible.
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AFTER SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
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This group setting is a time to: Talk with other people who have been bereaved by suicide. Share and speak freely. Bring some understanding to individual experiences of grief. Bring forth expectations that we and others may have that are not helpful in our grief, and how to manage these Acknowledge and share what is helpful. Re-member your loved one and talk about ways you might like them to continue in your life. Talk about grieving in your own unique way. Share ways of managing traumatic responses. Talk about other things you’d like to that are relevant to losing a loved one to suicide. On-going support will be offered during and at the completion of this series. There will be one pre-group, individual, session with Janet Baird, who is one of the group facilitators. (6-8 per group) Day time group: When: 8 consecutive Wednesdays starting February 10 Time 11:30am – 1pm Evening group: When: TBC for 8 consecutive weeks Please register your interest. Time5:30 – 7pm Venue: Grief Support Services, 147 Chadwick Road, Greerton Phone or email for more information or to register. 578 4480 support@griefsupport.org.nz Individual and family counselling also available.
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Flexible, with Reasonable Ph: 07 579 9930 Cell: 027 630 8568 Computer based scams. You may have heard of the infamous “Nigerian Scam” which is all about getting people to provide finance and bank details to assist getting large amounts of money out of a country. In return people are promised a large percentage of this money. In reality what happens is that their money is taken, along with whatever is in their bank accounts, never to be seen again. This scam still exists and according to an Australian site, in October 2015 Australians lost $165,971 to this scam. Over time scams have become more subtle, complex and more believable, to the point where it is becoming common to find someone falling for these scams. So, how do you protect yourself from these scams. Firstly, the Kiwi attitude of being very trusting has to be infused with a questioning or doubtful attitude when reading a TXT on your phone or reading anything on the internet or elsewhere on your computer. What’s more, anyone or anything that is legitimate will welcome any questions and will welcome any doubt. Legitimate operations will not be offended if you ask for ID, or ask to call back or if you are just not comfortable talking to them. Secondly, if it looks too good to be true, then it most likely is. That old saying is very true with modern internet scams. And lastly, if you aren’t sure, talk to someone else about it. Talk to your trusted computer person. Find out if it is a scam or something legitimate. After all, maybe you have, in fact, found a great deal. I’m available to talk to about any questions you have. Give me a call (07-579-9930 or see my ad for other contact details). -David (Kings Computers)
ImagineBetter provides advice and thought-leadership to people with disabilities and their families. We assist families to imagine a better way of life and provide the support and encouragement required to achieve their goals. ImagineBetter offers Local Area Coordination (LAC) which is a practical, community -based approach to working with disabled people and their whānau. An LAC could help you to: • 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.
Who can work with an LAC? 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. Want to find out more? Contact us:
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Why has this happened again! Seriously? I refer to the recent situation where teenage boys got girls drunk in order to take photos of them in embarrassing situations. In media has dubbed this Roastbusters 2. I agree completely with comments made by sexual abuse survivor Louise Nicholas and Patrick Walsh from the Secondary Principals Association, that the action taken by the ‘authorities’ towards this SECOND group of young men is nothing short of a joke, and it will be seen as such by not only the boys but their peers. The lack of criminal charges will do nothing to discourage this sort of behaviour and I predict it will only be time until Roastbusters 3,4,5 7 & 6 will occur. So I’m going to be blunt and call a few people out. Dad’s, Fathers and significant men in boys lives, it time to step up to the plate and give these idiot boys a lecture or two. There are plenty of Messages to Young Men on the internet to help you get started in a conversation with these young men. Edmund Burke (1729-1797), the Irish political philosopher made the often used quote “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing” and that was before the advent of the internet and social media! Men, these boys (they are boys as determined by their behaviour), need to be taught what a real man does, and it isn’t Roastbusting behaviour! Once you have had the discussion with these boys follow up with them, as they go out the door ask them if they remember the conversation that you had and are they carrying everything these gentlemen in training might need. Yes this may be uncomfortable for all men involved to start with, but so is fronting up to a Judge with a boy who has let the power of the group, some alcohol, and hormones get the better of him. Mothers, your precious boy is not the prefect angel you may think he is, and sometimes an older man needs to have a word or two! I assure you, if there is no man who will talk with these idiot boys out, just speak up; it won’t take long for a queue to form. Mothers, you can also have a parent led conversation about what would happen in your family if something like this happened, from the female point of view, after all these girls are someone’s daughter, and someone’s sister, so help to put the human face onto this. These conversations can also help to get through to these boys how best to treat a young lady, and how best to behave so everyone respects each other after that night. Teachers and Schools, it is disappointing to see read that some schools and parents are in denial about the extent of this and that some schools are refusing programmes to help address this growing situation. The school is often one of the first institutions that parents turn to for help or guidance, the school specializes in young people and can often be of great help….if they acknowledge the situation, I sadly have seen first-hand, schools that don’t help the situation. The authorities, well it’s time to stop treating this as a joke and make some tough calls and make big changes…… It is Christmas everyone, have a great and safe festive season
Donald Welsh, Parenting Coach, Tauranga
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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 10) MONTHS OF THE YEAR
Public Holidays 2015
January 31 Days New Years Day: 1st Thursday January February 28 Days Day after NY Day: Friday 2nd January March 31 Days Waitangi Day: Friday 6th February April 30 Days Good Friday: Friday 3rd April May 31 Days Easter Monday: Monday 6th April June 30 Days Anzac Day: Monday 27th April July 31 Days Queens Birthday: Monday 01st June August 31 Days Labour Day: Monday 26th October September 30 Days Christmas Day: Friday 25th December October 31 Days Boxing Day: Monday 28th December November 30 Days Valentines Day: 14th February December 31 Days Mothers Day: 10th May February 29 Leap Year Fathers Day: 6th September Every Four Years Christmas Eve 24th December New Years Eve 31st December Summer December - February The year 2015 is a common year, with 365 days in total
Autumn Winter Spring
March - May June - August September - November
2015 School Term Dates Primary, Intermediate & Secondary 1st Term 02nd February....02nd April 2015 2nd Term 20th April ............03rd July 2015 3rd Term 20th July …......... 25th September 2015 4th Term 12th October …..18th December 2015 Secondary & Composite (4th Term 12th October-15th December) Daylight Saving Ends 05th April 2015 … Daylight Saving Starts 27th September 2015 Daylight Saving Ends 03rd April 2016 … Daylight Saving Starts 25th September 2016
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DECEMBER HOROSCOPES Aries Lucky successful you. December sees people rallying around you with abundant resources so party hard. At work, it’s a perfect time to resolve any conflict of interest and to modernise security or at least change something to make a positive adjustment to your environment. Taurus You will feel emanating love from Venus. How exciting! You will also have a skip in your hefty Christmas footprint so buying those charming presents will be easy. However, try to keep your feet on the ground because you might lose your head in the clouds. Gemini Be ready for that amazing ‘Ding!’ moment. A coincidence will leave you astonished. Problems could keep manifesting but you are well practised at finding solutions. New jobs or opportunities are coming your way. Do not waste money on tinsel presents. Cancer It is happening all around you, there are so many choices that it could become overwhelming. The energy is high for creativity and planning for the future. Make them your ideas and enjoy the support of friends and family. Celebrate! Leo Projects are stalled and you cannot rely on your usual powerful input to make things happen. So keep trying but keep your cool. A crazy romance is possible which will alter your point of view. Seeds of doubt will be presenting themselves - so breathe… Virgo You are anxious about becoming a total failure. There is a lot of gossip and intrigue around you. Stay independent and take care of your own backyard first. On the bright side, because you are meticulous, you will make Christmas happen even if it nearly kills you. Libra You are just part of a global upgrade so being fearful is only because there is change. If you don’t like your job then be constructive about how to move into a new one even if it means retraining. Try not to cave in but adapt to your gentle side to benefit loved ones at Christmas. Scorpio You do have flare ups which might need restraining this month. Diplomacy at work is paramount. With family gatherings, although you may be the organizer, (and they do need organizing) put loved ones desires first. It’s cool to have a real Christmas tree, actually! Sagittarius A positive flowering month for you. Your destiny at work is in your hands. You do have opponents so be vigilant end of the second week. There is magic in love for you especially if you get involved in events. Don’t hide away silly, go and dance the night away. Capricorn A wondrous time for shakers and movers. Let your creativity flow. Good communication and clarity in your club or organisation is essential otherwise interest and production might wane. Your credibility in love is endearing. Aquarius There are unusual circumstances afoot so some of your energy needs to be rationalized. Performing and achieving nothing is not your style, however, be aware that vanity might dissolve creative flair in a team effort. Poof! Allow the family their favourite Xmas pudding. Pisces You are on stage and it’s complicated. Having enough resources won’t be an issue but you will be provoked into arguments because you don’t trust someone. You know your loved ones do support you, so, gather all your friends around and enjoy the Festive Season together.
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CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200 ... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 12) Christmas Safety Artificial trees should be labeled, certified, and identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant. Make sure your tree is at least three feet away from fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit in case of an emergency. Some lights are either for indoor or outdoor use, usually not both. Worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections are not safe. Read the manufacturer’s instructions before you use or connect lights and decorations. Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. Make sure your decorations are not broken/ sharp as children may hurt themselves. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. Get rid of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger. Don’t dump in or around the house or garage dispose of it correctly Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards.
Holiday Cooking
PARTY SAFE Hey it’s party season that
Food plays a major part in holiday celebrations, please remember unattended cooking is very dangerous. Stay in the kitchen while you're frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove and move any oil or fat pans off the stove. Keep anything that can catch fire (oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, towels, etc.) away from your stovetop, including your apron or any long-sleeved shirt. Protect little ones from burns, keep them out of the kitchen while you're cooking. Have you checked your smoke detectors???? Do it now … they just might save a life in the case of an emergency. Don’t risk your home and most important your family and friends. See you have alarms on every level of your home especially near sleeping areas.
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.
(Don’t think it can’t happen to you)
BBQ’s Barbeques are always a great way of people getting together. Gas bottles should always be checked to see that they are not leaking gas. See that the BBQ is placed away from the foot traffic. Always have a bucket of water or a hose handy. Alcohol and BBQs are not a good combination. People who are drinking should not be in charge of the BBQ. Keep children away from the cooking area. Common sense is required which will prevent accidents happening. Always have a bucket of water handy in the case of fire or minor burns.
Stranger Danger Tips Always try to stay in sight of other people, don't go down back streets or road If you can remember the car number plate or the colour or make of car. If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, move back from them. Don’t take any lollies or food from them If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, don't go to them stay back. Run away as fast as you can, if you are feeling scared Try and remember what the person looks like and what they are wearing. Yell for help as you run and try to stay in sight of other people Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately. Always stay alert to who's around if you are out alone or with friends, Always stay in groups If possible. It’s much safer to be in groups. Always look after each other when you are out.
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 contacted if needed. 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, 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
DRINK DRIVING
NEW YEARS EVE
We have all been warned about drink driving. We all know we are not to drink & drive …!!! As the ads on the TV say …. DON’T BE A BLOODY IDIOT! Have your partys enjoy your friends and celebrate Christmas but use your brains and organise your travel home or stay at your friends place. Taxis are available and in the end are cheaper than a drink driving ticket, loss of licence or living with the fact you have injured or killed another person. Remember if you kill another person or yourself you HURT & WRECK so many people’s life's.
As any other New Years Eve celebration most will end up on Marine Parade Celebrating the beginning of another year. Remember the liquor bans are in place so leave your alcohol at home. Don’t get yourself intoxicated/plastered and end up in Alcatraz for the night. Why so many have to make idiots of themselves baffles me. Watching the young teens last year disgrace themselves with girls wearing the next to nothing yelling and screaming and squatting to pee in the streets, guys pants hanging off them peeing everywhere drunk as skunks and people have the nerve to talk about animals! There is no shame when teens get liquor under their belt. The streets of Singapore would not tolerate this why do we accept this disgusting behaviour? We need to toughen up on idiot childish behaviour. Humans can be disgraceful creatures. Happy New Year.
Babysitters If you are going out and getting babysitters make sure you know who you are leaving with your children. It is better if the children know the babysitter so they feel secure and safe. See they have your contact numbers in case there is a problem. Make sure they have the house locked for safety .
KEEP DRINKS IN SIGHT Don’t leave your drinks unattended and any stage as it may put you in danger of someone spiking your drink, NEVER THINK it won’t happen to you! Bottle drinking is safe as you can put your thumb in the neck of the bottle. Buy your own drinks unless you know who you are allowing to do this for you. Party Safe
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Market Dates Mount Maunganui Farmer's Market Every Sunday from 9am-1pm Phoenix car park, Mount Maunganui Greerton Markets Last Saturday of each month 9am-2pm, Tauranga Katikati Plant and Produce Market Every Friday 4pm -6pm A & P Showground's, SH2, Katikati Moggies Market 2nd Saturday of each month Katikati Memorial Hall Maketu Flea Market 3rd and 5th Sunday of each month Maketu Village Green Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday of each month 9am-noon Western Avenue, Omokoroa Papamoa Lions Market. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month , Simpson Reserve, Dickson Rd. Papamoa. Red Square Market 2nd Friday of each month Downtown Tauranga Tauranga South Community Patrols Car Boot sale, Greerton Village School 8am.3rd Saturday of the month Tauranga Farmers’ Market Each Saturday from 8am-12pm Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue The Cargo Shed Saturdays and Sundays, Some public holidays, 5 Dive Crescent, Tauranga Car Boot Sale Evans Road Community Church 3rd Saturday of each month. Lions Bethlehem Market (B Town Centre) 1st/3rd Sunday each month 8am-12noon Cambridge Farmers Market … Victoria Park, Cambridge ... Every Saturday 8am-12 noon Te Awamutu Twilight Far mer s Mar ket … Selwyn Park ... Every Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm Frankton Market, Commer ce Str eet, Fr ankton ...Ever y Satur day 8am-1pm Hamilton Farmers Market, 204 River Road, Hamilton … Every Sunday 8am-12noon Tamahere Country Market … St Stephens Church, Tamahere Hamilton … Every 3rd Saturday Raglan Creative Market Old School Ar ts Centr e … Stewart Street Raglan … 2nd Sunday each month 10am-2pm Waihi Beach Fresh Produce Market Community Centr e, Waihi Beach … 2nd and 4th Sunday each month, 9am-11am Taupo Riverside Market River side Par k Reser ve, Redoubt Str eet, Taupo … Every Saturday 10am-1pm Rotorua Night Market Tutanekai Str eet, Rotor ua … Every Thursday 5pm-9pm Thames Market Pollen Str eet, Thames … Every Saturday 8am-12noon The Little Big Markets, The Mount Spor ts Centr e - cnr Matai Street & Maunganui Road, 9am-2pm, 1st Saturday each month The Little Vintage Markets, The Mt Citizens Club -345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am-2pm, 2nd Saturday each month Peace Park Boon Street Whakatane 2nd & 4th Thur sday till Apr il Matata Reserve Main Road Matata 3r d Wednesday of ever y month. Site booking essential Whakatane Sunday Market Ever y Sunday. War Memorial Hall carpark 8am 1pm. Carol 027 3844 026. Gate Pa Car Boot Market next to Taur anga Gir ls’ College. 7th Nov, 5th Dec Wiki on 578 3321
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BARRY MUIR’S FURNITURE GALLERY Greetings….. Barry Muir here and once again it is great being able to address you through CC’s Newsletter…. Well here we are again with Christmas just around the corner. On behalf of myself and all of my staff I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas… Recently we were proud to host a gathering of my fellow Rotarians to our store for one of our Rotary meetings… It was a great opportunity to practice my product knowledge skills in various mini presentations on the various products and product lines that we stock at Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery. Now you may say Barry Muir the voice of local radio does not have to polish up his selling skills… Well believe me it was a tough task taking to the floor in front of this group of people… Just where did they dream up all the questions for me…? Our showrooms are looking great, with a whole range of newly arrived furnishings…Come on over to the Mount and see what’s new, we may just have what you need to transform your homes… As always we are open 7 days a week… And will deliver free of charge up to a 100km radius from Tauranga… As another year draws to a close I would like to thank all of you who have visited our store not just this year but over the past 25 years and look forward to seeing you again soon… And remember… There’s only ONE Barry Muir’s Furniture Gallery
CC’s Bay Of Plenty Community News Letter, Phone: 021 501 200... Email: ccsbopcommunitynewsletter@gmail.com (Page 15) DO YOU HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM Christmas is the season of joy and goodwill. But for the problem drinker, with the best intentions, it repeatedly doesn’t work out that way. We in AA know what it’s like to promise ourselves that this Silly Season will be different – again. We will control our drinking and stop before it’s too late. And we know how devastating it is to wake up on the floor, or worse, and not remember how we got there – again. Christmas can be an uncomfortable time for the person with a drinking problem. AA can help. AA is a world wide self-help organisation with millions of members who meet in weekly groups. The groups consist of people wanting to get sober, people with days, weeks, months or years of sober living. AA 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 www.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.
allaboutme.comdrivers We still have allaboutme.com drivers out on the road. What is wrong with people no respect for others travelling the road? You are not the only one going places and just remember it’s a privilege to be able to be out driving on the roads Road rules and road signs mean nothing to some. Such dumb, stupid, idiot and nothing but crazy driving causing injury and death … a waste of men woman and children's lives breaking hearts of many. … How many times do we have to be told or tell you Slow down, Give way, Overtake safely, Obey traffic lights and road signs, be patient and show respect to others. Come on give the Emergency people a break how do you think they feel having to clean up the mess of a body from a wreck? Watch someone suffer or die? Police are out on the road to keep us and others safe. If you get pulled up and get a ticket for speeding … DON’T get PO with the poor cop doing his job! Cause you are the one in the wrong!!! Tickets because your car is not road worthy Don’t blame the cop your car has to be warranted and registered and road worthy. DRINK DRIVING you disgraceful idiot!!! No use you thinking after its too late IF ONLY I HAD not been going so fast… bought new tires…given way….stopped at the intersection…. Been going slower … I wouldn't have killed that child … try and live with that … think about that.
I hope reading this has made a few think … Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year with lots of safe travel. 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 Remembrance Trees It’s our second Christmas partnering with Farmers and from 16 November until 24 December there are Trees of Remembrance at Bayfair and Tauranga stores. Take a moment to remember someone you love and write a message to hang on the tree. Nimble fingered volunteers at Farmers Tauranga will be gift-wrapping your purchases so for a gold coin donation we can save you from getting tangled in paper and ribbons. (A festive ‘win-win’!) Trees will also be at Bethlehem PaperPlus, Brookfield New World and Papamoa Pak’n Save. Tea Towels If you need a Secret Santa for your workmates, book club, or something to tuck away for surprise Christmas visitors, our tea towels are the perfect solution. Featuring a charmingly quirky quail, $12 each, high quality 100% cotton and neatly packaged ready for giving. Available from our hospice shops and online at www.waipuna-hospice.co.nz Finally, wishing you and your family a joyous, safe and relaxing festive season, with our grateful thanks to our amazing community for your support – from the Board, staff and volunteers of Waipuna Hospice. Fire: Well we have had heaps of advice in this news letter about keeping yourself and your family safe, and how to see that your home is safe….NOW … THE QUESTION IS … HAVE YOU TAKEN ANY NOTICE??? 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 killed due to the lack of checking your smoke alarms or putting smoke alarms in your home. DON’T PUT THIS ON THE GUNA DO LIST!!! Do it now!!!
If you have a fire and you’re not sure what to do get out and stay out!
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Pain or Discomfort
Brock van Leeuwen Certified practitioner of CONTACT C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCK RELEASE THERAPY
My name is Brock van Leeuwen. I am a ConTact C.A.R.E FLINCHLOCH RELEASE THERAPY Practitioner. Contact Care is a practical form of health care, it offers a Common-sense Approach To Real Ease. ConTact C.A.R.E is a Flinchloch Release Therapy – a system to locate and release trapped bone pressure triggered and held by surprise impact combinations. Contact cares uniqueness… Recognition of the body’s self defence system which over-rides the nervous system and the reflex system. The Flinchloch Release method – releasing trapped pressure from the BONE. Understanding the pressure for pressure balanced interplay between head and body which is used to match and neutralise injury pressure. Who can benefit? Headache/Migraine Cranial Tension Back and Neck Pain Mental/Emotional Shock Breathing Disorders Old Unresolved Injuries Sports injuries Co – Ordination Problems Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Post-Op Rehabilitation Depression – caused by chest cavity impacts Equine and Pet Injuries In general any condition involving musculo-skeletal discomfort, tension, stress or pain can be effectively worked with. The clinical experience is non-intrusive and gentle, the techniques safe and very effective. Consultations are carried out with the client fully clothed. We ask you wear loose clothing for comfort. Sessions can last 30 – 60 minutes with a return visit according to your needs.
Check out: Contact Care Brock van Leeuwen on Facebook Or go to www.contactcare.co.nz for more information Mobile: 027 350 2124 Email: brockreleasetherapy@gmail.com