Ashburton Courier: November 12, 2020
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December 1<br />
Mark and Lisa Bennett (nee Copland) arethrilled to<br />
announcethe late arrivalofAlex RoyBennett on the<br />
16th of September,7lb <strong>12</strong>oz. Awee brother forRyan,<br />
Trentand Luke.Special thanks to Anna Campbell,<br />
Hannah Bowden and the team at <strong>Ashburton</strong>Maternity.<br />
Sarahanne and Jamie Page areproud to announce<br />
the arrivaloftheir babyboy ClintonGeorge Page,<br />
10lb 5oz, on October 2nd <strong>2020</strong>. Weebrother to<br />
Couper,Carterand Clayton. Thanks to midwife<br />
Amanda Stoatand Jean Todd.<br />
Neonatal <strong>November</strong><br />
Neonatal <strong>November</strong>, which started this week,<br />
acknowledges the neonatal journeys, stress<br />
and anxiety families go through when their<br />
precious babies are born premature, or need<br />
specialist careasaresult of health issues and/<br />
or complication.<br />
The Neonatal Trust executive director<br />
Rachel Friend said the support received,<br />
and awareness of Neonatal <strong>November</strong>, was<br />
growing year on year, with iconic building<br />
and landmarks lighting up purple in support,<br />
through to businesses and airports hosting<br />
unique donation incubatorboxes.<br />
‘‘We exist to raise awareness of what is<br />
involved for families, support them during<br />
and after their time in aunit, plus highlight<br />
the wonderful people who carefor the fragile<br />
and precious babies.”<br />
Donations to support the trust can be made<br />
via www.neonataltrust.org.nz<br />
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Where Children Learn<br />
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children areencouraged to<br />
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In our new purpose built facility<br />
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and enjoyrainy days as much as<br />
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Contactuson<br />
307 0420 or visit our website<br />
www.tiddlywinks.co.nz<br />
Contact: Kindergarten<br />
Association Manager<br />
Ph: 308 3779<br />
Email: association@ashkindy.co.nz<br />
www.ashburtonkindergarten.org.nz<br />
Asmall homely centre,<br />
with anature based philosophy.<br />
Stephanie Hansen Amanda Moore<br />
Centre Directors<br />
7Roxburgh Place Tinwald <strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
phone 03 307 0420 twpreschool@gmail.com<br />
2328449<br />
2328448
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