Living Well Trust

11/02/2026

Forget the Plane Ticket – Just Wear the City! ??????

Are your current shoes a bit… ennuyeux (that’s French for "boring," but sounds classier)?
Do you want to walk a mile in someone else's shoes, provided that someone is a very stylish Parisian butterfly?

Behold: The MAHER "Ode to Paris" Oxfords.
These aren't just shoes; they’re a European vacation for your feet. Featuring the Eiffel Tower, vintage postcards, and some very confused butterflies, these printed masterpieces are the ultimate conversation starter.

Why you need these:
Instant Sophistication: You’ll look like you know exactly which wine pairs with a baguette, even if you’re just buying a meat pie at the local dairy.

The "Where’d You Get Those?" Factor: Be prepared to answer this question at least 15 times per outing. It’s the price of being a fashion icon.

Quality Build: Crafted by MAHER, so they’re actually comfortable enough to walk to the Louvre (or just to the mailbox).

Aerodynamic? Probably not, but the Eiffel Tower on the toe provides excellent structural integrity for your street cred.

Condition: Magnifique.
Style: Bold.
Vibe: "I might be an international spy, or I might just really like landmarks."

Don't let these walk away with someone else. Buy now and bring a little "Ooh La La" to your wardrobe! ???? Available at Re-Purpose Op-Shop Thames 307 Mary St Thames. https://repurpose.org.nz/pages/about

03/02/2026

We have a Neo Saturn Mobility Scooter for sale on Trademe. Here is the link.

20/12/2025

Last Tasty Tuesday (community meal) for 2025. Put on by Living Well Trust with huge thanks to Baptist Church, Equippers Church, St Frances Church, who have contributed, cooked and served this meal and many more meals throughout the year. To the many donors, volunteers’ supporters who have contributed throughout 2025, what an awesome blessing you have been.

10/12/2025

Pics of the Living Well Trust/Foodbank/Open Door team at Christmas parade.

03/12/2025

St 🎄 Thames Christmas Parade – Foodbank Drive! 🎄
Saturday 6 December | From 11am | Mary St Thames
Let’s come together this Christmas to make sure no one in Thames goes without. During the Thames Santa Parade, the Living Well Trust – Thames Community Foodbank team will be walking with trolleys — and we’d love your help to fill them!
👉 Bring a food item or a cash donation
👉 Pop it straight into our trolleys as we come past!
Right now, more families than ever are reaching out for support. Your generosity helps the Living Well Trust Thames Community Foodbank continue providing emergency food parcels for people facing homelessness, hardship, rising living costs, or crisis situations.
Every dollar and every can truly makes a difference.
If you can’t make it to the parade, you can still donate:
📍 305 - 307 Mary Street, Thames
🕐 Drop-off hours:
• Saturday until 1pm
• Monday–Thursday, 9am–12pm________________________________________
💰 Claim 33% of your donation back!
As a registered charity, any cash or bank donation of $5 or more made within a tax year qualifies for a Donation Tax Credit, where you can claim one-third of the donation back from IRD.
If you would like a donation receipt, please give us your:
✔ First and last name
✔ Phone number
✔ Email address or postal address
✔ Amount donated
You can provide this information by:
📨 Putting cash in an envelope with your details and giving it to us on parade day, or
🌐 Using our donate page: https://livingwell.org.nz/donate/
(Our bank account details for online banking are also on this page.)_______________________
📞 Questions? We’re here to help
Phone: (07) 868 6274
Email: [email protected]________________________________________
❤️ Let’s fill those trolleys, share the spirit of Christmas, and bring hope to our community.
Thank you Thames — your kindness through the Living Well Trust Thames Community Foodbank truly changes lives.

The community ministries of Thames Baptist Church

11/08/2025

Michael Wilkes had the chance to chat with Rob Holding at Coromandel's CFM around graffiti in our community. And more importantly the need within all of us to feel like we belong. Check it out.

Unbelievable.

Earlier today I spoke to Michael Wilkes from the Living Well Trust in Thames about tagging, and mentioned (off air) to him that one enterprising young person a few years ago had obviously put his tag on a whole roll of white labels with a sharpie and then gone down our road late at night slapping them on all the cars.

Cut to the afternoon as I walked out the front of the office to move my car. I actually witnessed a young man slapping this on the speed bump sign outside the station. (He disappeared very quickly when he noticed I'd seen him).

I'll be replaying that interview with Mike at 6:50pm tonight as we talk about one of the hidden reasons people tag, or you can listen to it here (or on the Coromandel's CFM app)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FjbVP5lLrgBwxxly3rtgl?si=0DlaGCUtRyKClqGD8CJEUw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A7ELO091QMwUSFHnEVg6dBa