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Ken Ring: Weather by the moon Auckland Weather diary, November 2020

November has average rain, and although cooler, is sunnier than average.

Expect scattered showers and fine spells for the first two weeks. The third week is the driest and has the most sunny days, and is also the coolest. The fourth week sees the heaviest rain. The best weekend is the 17th/18th, (the night of the 17th may plunge to around 5°C). Atmospheric pressures should average about 1018mbs, with winds from the south or southwest on about 20 days.

For fishermen, the highest kingtide may be around 17th. The best fishing bite-times in the east are at dusk on 1st- 3rd, 16th- 18th, and 31st (and in the west around noon on those days). Chances are also good in the east for noon of 9th- 11th, and 23rd- 25th, (and in the west around dusk on those days).

For gardeners, the best pruning days are 3rd- 9th (waning moon descending), and 18th- 22nd are best sowing days (waxing moon ascending). For longer shelf-life for crops, harvest at neap tide days on 10th and 25th. Allow 24 hour error for all forecasting. (KEN RING)  PN

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@ Leys Little Library

Kia ora Koutou. It has been a year of many changes and upheavals here at Leys Institute Little Library. And the changes keep coming.

It is with mixed feelings we bid farewell to Sarah-Jane who has left us take on an exciting new job opportunity at Parnell Library. While we will miss her terribly, we wish her all the best in her new role. If you find yourself near Parnell Library, drop by and say ‘kia ora’.

1, with our regular programs in full swing. So please bring your little ones along to Ponsonby Baptist Church on Wednesdays (till the end of term) to enjoy a fun morning of songs, rhymes, bubbles and my questionable signing. Wriggle and Rhyme is at 10am followed by Tamariki Time at 11am. Tamariki Time has stories and is more active for older pre-schoolers. Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat by Kaori Tsutava shows you how to upcycle all that fur your cat is shedding in the warmer weather into unique crafted gifts like finger puppets, coin purses and tote bags. Yes, that’s right, cat fur is the medium for this craft book.

As I write this (and hopefully while you read this) we are still at Level

And if you are in charge of hosting a family Christmas and you are looking for a way to politely say ‘never ask me to do this again’ may we suggest Amy Sedaris’s book, ‘I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence’. Amy’s helpful hosting suggestions will make you giggle and if you follow through with Amy’s advice, you’ll never be trusted with another family occasion.

Yes, it’s that time of this year where we say, ‘I can’t believe it’s nearly Christmas’. To ease the stress of this busy period we thought we would provide a few suggestions.

Perhaps your family is expecting handmade Christmas presents after your spurt of lockdown crafting enthusiasm? But you have since decided handicrafts isn’t your thing. Then, why not ensure your loved ones never request your handicrafts again? We do of course have a huge range of crafting and cookery books to assist you in making this year’s festivities a genuine success as well. Not to mention the great range of food magazines available from our eCollections, including my Christmas go-to Cuisine.  PN

Open Monday – Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm.

LEYS INSTITUTE LITTLE LIBRARY, 14 Jervois Road, T: 09 377 0209, www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PONSONBY CENTRAL What’s happening at Ponsonby Central

After spending many moons drilling into the ground, the old parking behind Ponsonby Central has been transformed into a brand new underground car park with double the parking capacity.

With over 80 new car parks, the entry is now on Brown Street and it’s the perfect spot in Ponsonby to avoid the inevitable ‘looking for a park’ tour of the surrounding streets. With the next steps to build more of the Ponsonby Central you love now underway, watch this space for more shops, eateries and office spaces in the future.

NOW OPEN! Over 80 Car Parks

LANEWAY SESSIONS

SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 6PM

There is no better feeling than listening to live music in the Ponsonby Central laneway with a beverage in hand. On Saturday 21st November Laughton Kora, of KORA fame, will be your beat backdrop at Bedford Soda & Liquor from 6pm. Not to be missed.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

10AM - 3PM SUNDAY 22 NOV

Your favourite market is back just in time for Christmas shopping. The Sapphire Room at Ponsonby Central is hosting the annual General Collective Christmas market on Sunday 22nd November. Pop in to shop some of New Zealand’s best makers, designers and creators for gifts to treasure.