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Whether it’s trying out a restaurant or café that you’ve always wanted to visit, learning to bake bread, trying a sports activity or settling in a favourite chair to read a good book, there are plenty of options in this feature to keep your spirits up this winter.

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A board game that challenges players to grow their business and provides a platform for business promotion is the brainchild of local entrepreneur Nick Hindson.Nick, who currently works for Hopper Developments in Orewa as an architect and IT manager, describes himself as “a serial entrepreneur”.His first business venture, which he started at the age of 23, failed three years later. The process of losing everything motivated him to learn more about what is required to run a successful enterprise and he went on to own and operate several businesses. “A lot of people start a business because they have a passion and skill for their trade, but lack understanding of managing people, systems and finance,” Nick says. “Those elements are all crucial in business success.”Nick says the idea for a board game that helps people improve their business and financial literacy, which had been simmering since 1999, became a serious enterprise in the last few years. Since 2009 he has spent “thousands of hours and tens of thousands of

If you’ve always wanted to delve into your family’s history, unravelling mysteries and discovering skeletons in closets or even a connection to royalty, this could be the month to start.August is Family History Month, which will be marked locally by a course for beginners held at Whangaparaoa Library by the Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group.The group already maintains a presence at the library four mornings a week, guiding people who are investigating their family history.Coordinator Levina Cuthbert says the more information you have to start with, the easier the research is.“Start with your immediate forebears,” Levina says. “There is a lot of information on the internet and in books but it’s time consuming to sift through.That’s where we can help.”The beginners’ course runs August 6, 13, 20 and 27, starting 10am and is free provided you join the genealogy group ($20 per annum).Info: ph Levina, 09 420 5281.

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Board game designed for boardroomsdollars” on developing and marketing the game, called Market Share, which will be released in time for Christmas, at The Warehouse.The game challenges players to steer a fledgling business through to international success by making good choices, and dealing with chance elements. Nick says it is designed for players from 12 years old to adult. It has been trialled at a number of colleges, including KingsWay and Whangaparaoa, and received an enthusiastic response.Businesses can buy a space on the board (around half the available spaces are currently taken) and Nick is approaching well-known Kiwi entrepreneurs with a view to putting their likeness on the paper money that players use.Although making money is a key measure of success, Nick says social responsibility is also crucial for business owners and a number of elements of the game are designed to demonstrate this.Above all, Nick says fun is what brings people back to the game.

“It’s competitive, engaging and makes you think, so we’ve had huge demand from those who have tried the game,” Nick says. “Schools plan to use it in business studies because the students really got into it. One of my key aims is to increase the financial literacy of our next generation, so I’m really excited about that.”Info: www.marketshare.co.nz or ph Nick on 027 444 7286.

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Those who rock up to the Silverdale & Districts RSA in Vipond Rd for dinner can try out their latest addition to their menu – the Rockgrill. This sizzling, steaming method of cooking meat has proved extremely popular since it was introduced at the RSA on July 20. The meat is cooked to your liking on a stone heated to 400 degrees Celsius and placed before each diner. RSA Manager Sue East says staff were trained by a Rockgrill representative in this method of cooking, which uses no oils or fats and produces healthy and delicious food. There is a choice of accompaniments and sauces for each Rockgrill meal. Rockgrill is available from Tuesday to Saturday at the RSA, and you must be a member, or signed in by a member, to dine there. New members are welcome.

Love will be in the air at the Kowhai Singers performance this month.

The Kowhai Singers will present a programme of traditional and modern songs about love, romance and devotion at a concert at The Belfry, Ascension Wine Estate, on August 5.

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The programme will present a variety of musical genres from Bizet and The Beatles to Wilbye and Lloyd-Webber, and even some Elton John.Both the full choir of about 40 members and the chamber choir of 10 voices will be directed by Peter Cammell who has chosen a selection of madrigals, folk, ballads, opera and songs from musicals. These include Who Shall Win My Lady Fair, Eriskay Love Lilt, Turtle Dove, Habanera, Can

you Feel the Love Tonight, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, If I Fell in Love With you and When I’m 64. Accomplished vocalists and Kowhai Singers members, Susan Hayday and Beverley Hicks, will add some special appeal to the programme.The concert starts at 4pm. Tickets available from choir members, Warkworth i-Site or at the door. Info: Maggie on 425 6365.

Prize winning pie makersDairy Flat Bakery and Dad’s Pies of Silverdale were among the winners of the annual Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. The winners were announced on July 24. Dairy Flat Bakery won three awards – Silver in the Gourmet Fruit section for an apple, blueberry and apricot pie; Bronze for a chicken and vegetable pie and Highly Commended for a steak and vegetable pie. Dad’s Pies took the Silver Award in the commercial category for a mince and cheese pie.

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Hibiscus Matters has one copy of Simon and Alison Holst’s The NZ Bread Book (Hyndman Publishing) to give away. To be in to win, write your name, address and daytime phone number on the back of an envelope and post to The NZ Bread Book, Hibiscus Matters, Unit G, Tamariki Plaza, 18 Tamariki Ave, Orewa 0931. Entries close August 24. CONGRATULATIONS to A T McCutcheon of Massey who won a copy of Healthy & Delicious Muffins

Making bread is like alchemy – the ingredients are humble and inexpensive, but the finished product is a golden crusty loaf with a wonderful aroma and taste. My family has been making bread for many years, and once you’ve got the habit, you’ll never want to buy bread again. My book with Simon, The NZ Bread Book (Hyndman Publishing), includes hand-made breads and loaves made in a bread machine as well as no knead, quick-to-make and gluten free types.

This recipe includes instructions for cooking as a loaf, in muffin pans or as pull-apart Monkey breads. There are bread machine and hand-made options. We’ve included only the hand-made Monkey bread, to suit space constraints.3 tsp Surebake yeast¾ cup warm water2 large eggs2 Tbsp lecithin granules or butter2 tsp sugar1 tsp salt2 Tbsp non-fat milk powder3 cups (420g) high-grade flour¾ cup grated tasty cheese½ tsp chilli powder (optional)melted buttergrated Parmesan or tasty cheesemilkMeasure the first seven ingredients into a large bowl with 1½ cups of high-grade flour and mix thoroughly. Cover and leave for 15 minutes or longer in a warm place. Stir in the flour, cheese and chilli powder (if using) and a little extra flour or water if necessary, to make a dough just firm enough to knead. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, adding extra flour if necessary, until the dough forms a soft ball that springs back when gently pressed. Turn the dough in 2–3 teaspoons of oil in the cleaned dry bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm draught-free place for 30–40 minutes. Lightly knead the dough in the bowl for 1 minute, then shape as desired. For Monkey bread, divide the dough into four, then eight, then 16, then 32 equal-sized pieces. Roll each ball in a little melted butter, then in grated Parmesan or tasty cheese. Line the bottom of two 20cm ring pans with baking paper and oil the sides. Put 16 of the balls evenly in each pan. Cover with cling film and leave to rise in a warm draught-free place for about 1 hour or until almost doubled in volume. Bake at 220°C for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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A dancer who specialies in a fusion of dance forms, including Oriental, classic and contemporary, will give a series of workshops this month in Orewa.French dancer Mihrimah Ghaziya (pictured), is currently travelling around the world, living amongst different communities, experiencing their customs and dance forms. Her own style is a fusion, strongly influenced by her training in physical theatre, ballet and modern dance.Sandy Danford who heads the

Lazuli School of Belly Dance in Silverdale, met Mihrimah at a dance festival in South Africa, and has been instrumental in bringing her to the Coast.Mihrimah will offer workshops on August 18 at the Orewa Community Centre. The first workshop, at 1.30pm–3.30pm, is entitled Asian Fusion and will look at fusing Oriental dance moves with Chinese and Japanese steps and combinations. The second workshop, Fan Veils, runs from

4pm–6pm the same day, and looks at the use of fan veils in dance, a well as the spectatular art of Chinese sleeve dancing.Private lessons are also available on request.Info and registration: phone Sandy, 021 034 9851.Dance workshops with Mahrimah Ghaziya • Orewa Community Centre, Orewa Square, 368 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa • August 18

From left, Yimei Gi, Joan Hamilton and Sian Wray with pieces crafted for the Hibiscus Coast quilt.

Hands-on project reliant on more nimble fingersA community embroidery project that began six months ago on the Hibiscus Coast needs more willing stitchers to complete it.The Embroidered Landscapes of Communities project, funded by Raeburn House in Takapuna, creates quilts designed to enhance the integration of the diverse communities living in the greater Auckland region.The Hibiscus Coast group is led by embroiderer and teacher Joan Hamilton, who works on squares for the quilt with participants once a month at Estuary Arts Centre in Orewa.So far 12 of the 20 squares needed to

make the quilt have been completed.Joan says the sessions are very companionable, with stitchers learning from each other. Joan says more participants are needed, and anyone of any age and ability can join.When sufficient squares have been made, Joan will sew them together and they will be quilted by Helen Harford of Stanmore Bay.The quilt will then be raffled to provide funds so that the group can continue the project.There are sessions every month, which cost $10. Bookings and payments can be made at Estuary Arts Centre.

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June Stevenson says Nordic walking is becoming mainstream.

Walking that is poles apartThe purposeful strides of lycra-clad Nordic walkers, poles extended, attracts attention among the relaxed strollers on Orewa Beach and leaves no one in any doubt that this is a fitness boosting activity.Nordic walking coach June Stevenson describes it as a complete workout that engages 90 percent of the muscles as well as improving posture and range of motion.It’s the perfect antidote to a sedentary lifestyle – she says prolonged sitting is an increasing health concern. June’s background in the health and fitness sector was one reason she was quick to catch onto the potential benefits of Nordic walking when she first tried it in 2004. Since then she has been instrumental in promoting the activity in NZ, building a network of qualified instructors, holding workshops and setting up around 10 self-supporting Nordic walking groups. She recently held a free trial and workshops on Orewa Beach and says the interest was such that she will hold a further free trial and workshop this month. The next free trial is on August 11 (see details below) and the Beginner’s Workshop takes place on August 18, at Orewa Beach, 2pm–4pm (meet in carpark by Orewa Surf Club). Poles are provided.“A lot of older people are attracted to Nordic walking, and it’s also good for rehabilitation and for those with movement limitations. However,

it’s important to realise the poles are a tool, not a crutch – using them engages the whole body in walking, and allows the chest and diaphragm to expand. It’s a bit like using ‘four feet’.”She says the most important factors in keeping people engaged in any activity is making it social and local and to that end she hopes that a group will establish on the Coast following her workshops. Info: www.nordicwalking.net.nzFree Nordic Walking trial • Orewa Beach (meet in carpark by Surf Club) • August 11, 2pm–3pm

Charisma celebrates 30 yearsCharisma Fashions in Orewa is celebrating 30 years in business with owner Beryl Clark re-branding and refreshing the store’s look to celebrate. The new look store has a grand opening week from August 6 showcasing the latest spring fashion. Cr Penny Webster is officially opening the store on August 9 at an invitation only event.

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Left Behind by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B JenkinsThe end times are upon us (who am I to argue?) and this series set in today’s world covers the events as spelled out in Revelations. Absolutely riveting – had me going back to church very regularly to get the next one from the church library. Never fear – we do have them here at Never Ending Books. Book One introduces us to airline captain Rayford Steele who has hit his midlife crisis and is up to no good with a certain hostess. And then the world as he knows it changes forever. Boredom will be a distant memory as you finish this one and go off to find book two.

The Walking Dead by Gerald SeymourThere are two sides to every story and in this very current story we have a young man from Saudi Arabia with a martyr’s passion in his heart, and an armed protection officer in London who has come to the realization that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter. Now this is a dangerous thought process for the men in charge of our safety. Gerald Seymour’s up to date look at terrorism and those on each side of the fence is extremely thought provoking. Windy wet winter days will fly by with this one in hand.

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet EvanovichSuspected of doing the nasty on her missing ex, our heroine Stephanie Plum is as ditzy a blonde as has ever been written about. However with Morelli (the love interest) and the hunk known as Ranger, as well as Lula the vociferous ex-lady of the night – who has trouble putting her money where her mouth is because food gets in the way – Stephanie always sorts everything and everyone out. This is book number 13 in the series and there’s not a dud among them. Laugh your boredom away.

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