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8 --- Howick and Botany Times, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 www.times.co.nz 121467-V5 Gypsy $79.90 Lucy Beige $79.90 Travel & Tours For further information phone Shavourn A member of the Travel Managers Group TAANZ Bonded and IATA Accredited TWILIGHT TRAVEL & TOURS Ph 0800 999 887 www.twilighttravel.co.nz 118246 ESCORTED CHRISTMAS TOURS Christmas & New Year Festive Tours 121669 Advertisement 157 Edgewater Dr, Pakuranga Ph 09 576 2590 www.ambridgerose.co.nz Visiting people in care POPPING into a rest home or private hospital to visit an older person can be a daunting prospect for many people. Friends and family may feel uncomfortable but Linda Sargeant, co-owner of Ambridge Rose Manor Private Hospital and Rest Home says they encour- age visitors to spend time with the residents. "It is good for everybody's well-being and shar- ing a walk or cup of tea with an older person is a rewarding experience," says Linda. "When a person's memory is failing they often recognise people in old photographs, which can be a talking point for visitors." Furniture or special pictures from home make residents' rooms homely and can spark a conver- sation. Helping a loved one eat a special treat from home -- stewed rhubarb is a favourite for some -- is a thoughtful and caring task for visitors. Activities at Ambridge Rose Manor are fun for children and the more active older folks enjoy some youthful, friendly competition during their sports and games. The activities team has a walking group twice a week, which friends and family can join, especially if they are keen to push a wheelchair for the less agile folks. "A good sense of humour and patience are essential and people should never under estimate the joy that comes from visiting an older person," says Linda. For information about aged care, call Allan or Linda Sargeant at Ambridge Rose Manor. Tradition & Quality -- Our Best Priority At this magical time of the year, let Swiss Deli's delicious food create a wonderful feeling of goodwill and celebrate togetherness 121480-v2 Royal New Zealand Ballet Aotea Centre, Queen Street, central Auckland November 29 to December 2 THE Royal New Zealand Ballet (RBNZ) ends the 2012 season with its production of Giselle. Co-directed by Johan Kobborg, principal dancer of the United Kingdom's Royal Ballet, and RBNZ artistic director Ethan Stiefel, this romantic production features American Ballet Theatre dancer Gillian Murphy in the title role. Giselle tells the story of how the power of forgiveness and redemption can overcome the anguish of love and betrayal. Tickets cost $140. To book, phone 357-3355, or visit www.buytickets.co.nz. Polynesian tattoo expo Mangere Arts Centre, corner Orly Avenue and Bader Drive November 16-18, from 10am-5pm IN ITS second year, Indigenous Ink -- Maori and Pasi ka Tattoo Expo, celebrates the ancient art of body decoration. A group of leading tattoo artists from New Zealand and the Paci c demonstrates the craft live during the three-day expo, which also includes tattoo inspired artwork, lms and books. Featured artists include Haki Williams, Carl Cocker, Pip Hartley, Vincent David, Su'a Paul Sulu'ape and Tutumakina Duley. Entry to the expo is free. Student art exhibition Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga November 24-30 THE annual Te Tuhi Student Art Exhibition features more than 100 works created by adult artists honing their craft at the public gallery. A range of mediums and styles are showcased during the one-week event, celebrating the students' achievements and learning. Awards are given to the best artworks, including for best overall piece and the people's choice prize, voted for by viewers. Among last year's winners was Farm Cove resident Margaret Phillips, whose work took out best watercolour painting. Entry to the exhibition is free. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Auckland Town Hall, Queen Street, central Auckland December 8, at 8pm TALENTED British concert pianist Freddy Kempf joins the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) for a performance of classics composed by United States musician George Gershwin. Among the works are three of Gershwin's four piano concertos, including I Got Rhythm Variations, Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra and the 1924 classic Rhapsody in Blue. Kempf last played with the NZSO in 2010 and is known around the world for his musicality and technique. Tickets cost $15-$115. To book, phone 0800-289-842, or visit www.buytickets.co.nz. Proof and 7x10 art exhibitions Papakura Art Gallery, 10 Averill Street November 24 to December 22 THE exhibitions Proof, by John Pusateri, and 7x10, by Akiko Diegel, question the nature of consumerism. Pusateri's lithograph creations sit alongside Diegel's recycled blanket shopping bags, raising issues around labour and value in relation to production. Pusateri lectures in architecture at Unitec, while Diegel holds a masters degree in ne arts from the University of Auckland's Elam School of Fine Arts. Entry to the exhibitions is free. with Chris Harrowell Art Beat
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