Beggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton City Council acknowledging it gets hundreds of calls over “begging incidents” a year.
Self-contained session designed for anyone looking to try their hand at sewing without the commitment of a longer course. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll learn new skills, complete a small project, and enjoy a fun, creative environment in just a few hours.
Throughout your session, sip tea, coffee, and soda water provided for your comfort.
Our expert instructors will teach techniques, share tips and tricks, and support you to hone your sewing skills. By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment, leaving with a handmade product to cherish—a memento of the memorable moments shared during your Sip & Sew workshop.
Christmas Workshops also currently running. Book a space today!
Fabric Gift Wraps (Adults)
Friday 29th Nov.
$65 pp.
Sew reusable fabric gift wraps and learn decorative tying techniques. Sew as many as you can to gift sustainably this Xmas.
Christmas Cushions (Adults)
Tuesday 17th Dec.
$70 pp.
Learn basic sewing skills to sew and stuff festive Christmas tree or candy cane cushions.
Santa Stocking (Adult & Child Duo)
Saturday 23rd Nov | Friday 20th Dec.
$120 per adult/child duo.
Sew festive Santa stockings together while enjoying tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Learn and sew together with all materials & equipment provided.
Candy Bunting (Kids)
Saturday 21st Dec.
$60 pp.
The perfect festive craft for the kids while you run last minute Christmas errands. Kids will craft two candy-themed buntings and enjoy a hot chocolate.
Hand Sewn Christmas Decorations (Kids)
Monday 23rd Dec.
$60 pp.
The perfect festive craft for the kids while you run last minute Christmas errands. Kids will learn to hand stitch make as many felt Christmas decorations as they can while enjoying a hot chocolate.
The opening of Toy World's brand-new store is happening tomorrow, Friday 22nd of November, at Centre Place Shopping Centre. Plus, to celebrate there will be 20% off on all LEGO from Friday to Sunday!
Find the new store opposite EB Games.
Halwai Restaurant and Sweets have opened at 829 Victoria Street.
Expanding from Auckland, their offering includes snacks, chaat and sweets.
Providing a homemade signature menu with every dish crafted with care and passion they believe homemade flavours bring that special touch to the dining experience.
The store is manager Sharyn Cawood’s fifth op shop after creating four stores in the past for Hospice Waikato. The Op Shop for Breast Cancer has been running since Covid.
Clinical researcher Jenni Scarlet, (“who we’re doing all of this for,” says Cawood), called Cawood during Covid, and said a new charity store would be helpful for funding clinical trials.
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