Make It Happen Charitable TrustMake it happen are offering free swimming lessons to a small number of students at Hoon Hay School. They will provide transportation to and from the pool, and a 3x 45 minute lessons. They are seeking applications from families who are suffering from financial hardship or other difficulties that mean their children are unable to take part in swimming. If you are interested, please contact Emma in the office emma.w@hoonhay.school.nz

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The Gypsy Fair will be in South New Brighton on the weekend of 10-11 March 2018 at Te Karoro Resreve Marine Parade, South Brighton. The Gypsy Fair is a great day out for the family and it is free entry. The fair has something for everyone, handmade crafts of all types, many being made before your eyes, Clothing, a unique obstacle bounce for the kids, awesome coffee, food, face painting, candy floss, music, which you can come up and have a go too, if you feel so inclined and lots of good old fashioned toys and entertainment in the green. So come along for a couple of hours or even the day and soak up the atmosphere of the Gypsy Fair.

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Parent to Parent is a nationwide charity that supports Kiwi families raising children with disabilities. Our newly designed tote bag calls us to look beyond disability to see what our loved ones are truly capable of. The mandala design is both beautiful and complex, and the viewer must look closely to understand this important message. The perfect accessory for yourself or as a gift, the Parent to Parent tote bag is a powerful way to carry acceptance, love and understanding with you through the day.

All proceeds go toward funding the vital services Parent to Parent provides for Kiwi families in need.

For further queries please contact Suki

Mobile 020 4160 0013
Email sukhpreetk@parent2parent.org.nz

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DRAMA CLASSES HALSWELL - Canvas Bag Drama School is coming to Halswell in term 2. Weekly drama classes will be held in Halswell for 5 - 7 year olds and 8 - 12 year olds, after school on a Monday. The classes are based on storytelling and improvisation. By taking a story the students are able to create their own improvised interpretations. Classes are wonderful for building confidence and fostering a creative imagination. For more details or to book your child for a free trial first lesson please contact Gina Fowler 022 351 2519 g.fowler.atsltd@gmail.com. Or go to the canvas bag Drama Website for more information. https://www.canvasbag.nz.