December 10 2021
Working with wood P3
Exhibiting birds and bonsai P5
The soap artisan Urging summer safety P14
When Alison Digweed accepted a teaching position at Bream Bay College, she never realised learning the technique of making soap would turn into a personal interest. Originating from England, she is now enjoying life on a lifestyle block in Waipū, where she comes up with new ideas and includes products supplied by local businesses and growers for her product. Alison appreciates everything the area has to offer and is looking forward to creating bars of soap to represent the different regions across the country. continued on page 12 …
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