If you've been walking around the Village recently you may have noticed lots of colourful rocks on display. This was inspired by Kerikeri Rocks, a local group that paints, hides and finds rocks. There are similar groups all over the world and it all began on Facebook as a way to engage children in the outside world. So for example, members might post photos of rocks they have hidden around the area to the Kerikeri Rocks Facebook. Followers then go hunting and post their own picture holding those rocks when they find them.
In September, Activities Coordinator Karen Hawtin posted on Social Media that the Village would appreciate some painted rocks. The response was overwhelming and we were sent rocks from groups all over NZ including Rotorocks in Rotorua. Ohers hand-delivered theirs while they were passing in campervans and some were made and delivered by locals.
Still more were made by our residents. They have all been displayed in our new rock garden beside the chapel but will shortly he hidden about the grounds to create a garden trail of our own
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