OPEN DAY – 5 December 2021
CANCELLED Sorry Willow Bank is indefinitely closed. Re-opening when the "traffic light system" turns GREEN. You are able book a group visit. [email protected]
Halloween at Willow Bank 22. + 23. Octboter 2021
Our Halloween event is coming up fast for 2 nights 22 - 23rd October. It's going to be bigger and better than ever! Use below link to the event to find out more.. https://fb.me/e/1LxMTp6nL
Bird Feeder for Wax-Eye/Tauhou
This is a cheap way of feeding waxeye (tauhou) birds in winter. It actually works, have a go!
Open Day – 3rd October 2021
Unfortunately we had to cancel our open day for 3rd October because of covid restrictions. Willow Bank Heritage Village Open Day - Sunday 3rd October, 10am - 3pm. Come and visit our lovely Edwardian Style Heritage Village, there are…
Making Spreadable Butter
One of my friends has problems with her cholesterol. She received the following recipe. It contains less cholesterol than pure butter and it is lower in calories. It stays soft even in the fridge. She says she can spread this…
Ricotta Home Made
Ricotta is a very easy cheese to make at home. Here is my recipe. I am sure there are other ways to make ricotta. You can make ricotta from cow, sheep or goat milk, avoid UHT milk, and low-fat milk…
Making Planter Pots from Newspaper
I used a read "Waimea Weekly" and cut it in half for a planter pot of 65mm diameter. Don't use shiny/glossy paper.
How to Build A Cellar
I grew up in Switzerland and every family had a cellar in the house. We stored fruits and vegetables, preserves and wine in it. When I came to New Zealand, I missed having a cellar and I thought ‘How can…
