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A foundation started to help women suffering after bereavement is organising a special pamper day in Mangawhai later this month.
The Feeling Fab event will include free hair styling, make-up, manicures, food and refreshments on Monday, June 26 in the lounge room at the Anglican Church in Molesworth Drive.
Regional organiser Carol Collett says women who have lost a loved one or experienced something traumatic can sometimes feel reluctant or nervous coming along to a Feeling Fab day, but always leave feeling better than when they arrived.
“People are a little bit apprehensive, because when they’re suffering from grief, loss or trauma, they’re afraid they might be coming to counselling or to a sombre event, whereas it’s not like that at all,” she says.
“It’s a day of pampering, grazing platters, companionship and fun – it’s a safe haven for women to relax and enjoy themselves. They can choose what they want to do or not do – it’s just about them.”
She added that Feeling Fab tried to run at least three such events in Mangawhai each year, none of which would be possible without the generous help of volunteers providing gifts and services and principal sponsor, the Mangawhai Opportunity Factory.
Anyone who would like to attend on June 26, or knows of someone who could benefit, can contact Carol on 022 600 9545 or email carolcollett@xtra.co.nz
