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October 2007
‘Blindsight’ - teenage climbing adventure
Published October 31st 2007, Posted in Northland
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, Blindsight follows the gripping adventure of six Tibetan teenagers who set out to climb the 23,000 foot Lhakpa Ri on the north side of Mount Everest.Your heart pounds, your lungs freeze,your in one of the most hostile environments on earth, your next footstep could be your last and your blind…
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Touch Compass 10th Year Anniversary Tour!
Published October 29th 2007, Posted in Northland
Congratulations to Pauline Allen-Downs winner of the free double pass to see this exciting event tonight at Forum North.
Come and see Touch Compass perform at Forum North tonight, 31st October at 8pm.... BOOK NOW or BUY A TICKET AT THE DOOR!!
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RNZFB free training
Published October 24th 2007, Posted in Northland
Are you a service provider that works with people with disabilities in particular those who have a vision impairment?
Do you know what services the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind offers or what technology is available to assist people with a vision impairment to participate in the workplace?
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What is Pain?
Published October 23rd 2007, Posted in Northland & Contains video contentArthritis New Zealand recently held a practical, interactive and informative seminar on pain management at the Cafler Suite, Forum North Whnangarei…
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Children in wheelchairs can fly high!
Published October 23rd 2007, Posted in Northland & Contains video content
A ‘Liberty Swing’ designed to allow children who use wheelchairs to experience the thrill of ‘flying through the air’ as other children do when they play on swings is available at the Town Basin playground.
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2007 Northland Boccia Champs
Published October 16th 2007, Posted in Northland
A Northland representative Team of seven boccia players competed in individual and pairs competition in Tauranga over the weekend of the 5th - 8th October and returned with a tally of 4 medals, 2 trophies and 2 fourth placings.
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Free Human Rights Facilitation Training
Published October 10th 2007, Posted in NorthlandAre you are interested in advocating and promoting respect for, and gaining an understanding and appreciation of, human rights in your community?
Do you wish to encourage harmonious relations between individuals and among the diverse groups in your community?
Are you working with a community group in the Northland region? (anywhere from Orewa to Cape Reinga)
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Open day at Kensington Fitness
Published October 10th 2007, Posted in Northland
Kensington Fitness is holding an open day for the disabled community at the Kensington Fitness in the ASB Leisure Centre on Sunday 28th October between 8am-1pm
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Orr’s Mobility Scooter Challenge
Published October 09th 2007, Posted in Northland
Ever wondered what it is like to ride a mobility scooter?
Come and watch the teams perform at the 2007 Orr’s Pharmacy Mobility Scooter Challenge at the Town Basin on the 11th of October from 3.30 onward.
We have all sorts of enthusiasts competing for the trophy for the 2007 challenge
Come along and cheer on your favourites
See the equipment available from Buchanan’s Pharmacy
Raffle on site - All funds raised go to Arthritis NZ Northland
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Thanks from Epilepsy Northland
Published October 01st 2007, Posted in Northland
On behalf of the clients, committee and staff of Epilepsy Northland, I would like to sincerely thank all the generous people in our community who supported Epilepsy Northland in our recent Street Collection.
Our grateful thanks go out to all the wonderful collectors who helped us raise just over $2,600. (Awesome!!) Without your help, and the generosity of the public we would not have been able to do this.
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