It’s that time of year when community becomes essential and family can sometimes feel far away. Orphans Xmas offers a place to gather among friendly faces, share food, and enjoy the warmth of being together. What to bring: Bring a dish >> Bring a beverage of your choice >> Optional: one item for a shared charcuterie board >> BBQ available >> Garden games welcome >> Instruments invited for fireside music >> Bring a speaker + your favourite garden-party playlist >> And if none of that is available to you right now, simply bring yourself. Seasonal Context: This year, the gathering also supports the BROOMHILL Sanctuary Community Food Sovereignty Initiative — a collaborative, land-based project cultivating resilience, food sovereignty, and nourishment for all. The initiative teaches how to work in harmony with the whenua to grow rich, nutrient-dense kai as medicine. Ways to Participate: All Welcome • BYO • Kid-friendly >>> NO registration necessary, leave a message if you require more information. Learning Focus: If you feel called to contribute toward new tools for the community garden, donations are gratefully received: https://givealittle.co.nz/.../tiny-town-orphans-xmas Contributions are entirely optional — even small offerings make a difference, and your presence is always enough. 💕