Frankies Ice Cream Parlour

On a Hot sticky tar day like today an ice cream from Frankies is the ticket YUM!

If you are local or just passing through Frankies ice cream parlour will have a flavour for you. With so many to pick from with shakes, and frozen yoghurt too. My favourite is the affogato ice cream, for those days when its to hot for that coffee hit this really hits the spot. Please go and try for yourself and report back with your flavour of choice.

Frankies ice cream parlour

106 Bridge street, Bulls

Bulls

(06)3220100

It's Lick-A-Bull

JiNjA Flowers

Well its that time of year again dare I say, Yes Christmas and it is crazy busy everywhere. So why not pop in or give Jill a call at Jinja flowers and get some flowers, reefs, or centre pieces to brighten the festive mood,  She can also arrange deliveries world wide. I went in today myself to pick up some Christmas lillie's, and could not walk past some beautiful Peonies.  The house now smells amazing.

 However Jill is a very talented florist so if in need of that special bouquet whether weddings, anniversary's, or just to get out of the dog box she's your lady.

Open Mon-Sat

10am-6pm

And Sunday by appointment

Jinja Flowers

Bridge street ,Bulls

(06)3221417

The Bulls Christmas Parade

The Classic Christmas Parade

 What a year it has been for Bulls, and a christmas parade is a great way to wind up the year. Everyone did a great job, and 

people of all ages enjoyed the day.

From Town like no udder

MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO ALL, AND A

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Dr Dave Baldwin on his rounds.

Check out this link, Our local Dr Dave living the dream.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Monthly-flying-visits-for-doctor/tabid/309/articleID/236387/Default.aspx#.TuaoN531YLk.facebook

http://www.healthybastards.co.nz/home

Pharmacist marks 40 years at 'five-year' job

JONO GALUSZKA

WARWICK SMITH/Fairfax NZ

LONG SERVICE: Graham Platt will

have owned his pharmacy in Bulls for

40 years on Tuesday. He says the

pharmaceutical trade has changed

remarkably since he started.

What was supposed to be a five-year stopover for a pharmacist has turned into 40 years of keeping Bulls residents healthy.
Graham Platt will mark 40 years as the owner-operator of Platt's Pharmacy on November 22, making him the longest-serving owner of a pharmacy in the region.
The pharmacy was established in the 1870s, and moved to Bridge St before Mr Platt bought it in 1971.
While he ran solely pharmacy services at first, he soon established a co-operative and opened a photo processing laboratory on High St, across the road from the pharmacy's current location.
The photo lab quickly turned into one of the busiest in the country, fielding customers from Taupo to Wellington, he said.
The pharmacy was also the first franchised postal outlet in the country in 1995, and was selected as the trial site for printing vehicle registrations at the same time.
Having to do a bit of everything had kept Mr Platt busy, he said, but it was part and parcel of running a pharmacy in a small town.
"Many towns of our size no longer have a pharmacy, but we are very lucky to have a large, loyal customer base."
But not all the people in the area have been good to Mr Platt. His shop has been burgled "about 40 or 50 times" over the years, he said. The most serious was an armed holdup in 1997, when he and his wife were threatened with a shotgun and a knife.
"The thing that frightened me the most was that they put the barrel on my back and were cocking the gun," Mr Platt said.
He had also had a car plough through his shop window seven years ago, and was off work for eight months in 1996 when a car ran him and his Harley Davidson motorcycle off the road, pulverising his right leg.
"It was extremely difficult, because we had to bring in people from all across the country," he said.
"There were chemists coming in all the way from Hawke's Bay."
But the pharmacy went on, with the local community keeping him going, he said.
"People were bringing in food parcels and flowers and all sorts – they were great."
Having run the pharmacy for so long, Mr Platt said he had seen generations of customers and employees come through his doors.
He had also seen a change in the attitude towards medication.
Recreational drugs when he started out were for "old Chinese men in the opium dens in Wellington".
"These days you get kids who see anything and they'll take it."
Medication mixtures were also never made on site any more, with his pill-making gear having sat idle for decades. "It's only the old pharmacy owners who will have this, as the new guys have never needed to use it."

 

- Manawatu Standard

www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/6003503/Pharmacist-marks-40-years-at-five-year-job

The Mothered Goose Cafe

The Mothered Goose is an award winning Cafe and Deli, in the old bank building smack bang central Bulls on the corner of SH1/3. And is somewhere you will often find me, more and now I have discovered their yummy warm spiced berry drink. The old bank safe is now a Dali where you will find many treasures. The food is great and the coffee 'supreme'  I highly recommend the eggs Benedict, and my mother the food critic has rated The Mothered Gooses eggs Bennie No.2 in the whole of  NZ. Now open evenings over the weekend with regular entertainment,
 and there is out door seating and parking out back. 

 Roz is available to discuss functions and catering.

Mothered Goose Cafe, Deli, Vino!

OPEN DAILY
119 Bridge St Bulls CNR SH1 & SH3 Rangitikei 4818

06 322 1330

To get your BULLS gear come into the Bulls info center or email us at bullsinfo@rangitikei.govt.nz There is a big selection of colours and sizes to suit everyone.

New Bulls Entrance Signs

The NEW  Bulls entrance signs have been up for a few weeks now, I hope you have all noticed. How ever if not keep a look out, I want to know what you think. We are running a poll so please have a vote and leave a comment if you have any suggestions. 

Trash & Treasur-A-Bull

Trash and Treasur-a-Bull Pre-loved Books

This a Great little book shop in Bulls. Specialising in all those children's books our parent had when they were young, with lovely stories and beautiful illustrations. But they have much more anything form military, New Zealand and it's history, hobbies, sport, fiction and non-fiction stories there  is something for everyone.   

It is definitely worth stopping by this hidden treasure.  

Print this voucher and get 20% of all Rugby
Books.
There is a great variety in store. 
Learn more and hear the stories about rugby and its greats, while the nation is a buzz with the Rugby World Cup.

Trash and Treasur-a-Bull

open 7 days

10.00am-5.00pm

122 Bridge st

Bulls

06 3221890

Petals and Presents

Petals and Present can be found on High st, Bulls. And I think, this is the most beautiful little shop. With their french country decor pieces, New Zealand preserves, jewellery and the most gorgeous Baby toys and outfits.

They can help with any floral needs, for the men out there no excuses get a beautiful bouquet for that lady in your life. Christmas is just around the corner, so get in early to

Petals and Presents they have many great gift ideas. 

87 High st, Bulls.

06 3221312

Running of the Bulls-REAL NZ Festival Rugby World Cup 2011

Bulls was all action on Saturday with the Running of the Bulls as part of the REAL NZ Festival and Rugby World Cup celebrations. There was plenty of fun to be had with teams competing in a Rugby style obstacle  course with a feature race between the Manawatu turbos and a Ohakea air force team, Milk sculling Competitions and Much more. EX ALL BLACK - Bull Allen was a great MC for the event and really pulled in the crowds.

Bulls has adopted South Africa as a second support team and held a South African Braii/BBQ in Honor "and it was very tasty". The day kicked of with a parade with the best dressed lambs and calf's strutting their stuff with the Marton pipe band, Ronald McDonald and Turbo Man. And ended with a aerobatic display by the Red Checkers and a huge lolly scramble.

Rugby World Cup the Talk of the Town

Feilding resident and Local Air force Corporal Steve Booker made it to the finals of New Zealand Toastmaster 2011 with this speech The All Blacks and the Rugby World Cup History, a speech on my memories of The All Blacks, of great wins and hard to swallow loses. From the inaugural World Cup win in 1987 to the heart breaking loss in 1995 to SA, and the controversy regarding the alleged poisoning. And now the path to 2011 Rugby world cup glory and the men who will do it for New Zealand.
Well done Steve, Make sure you all check it out.

WEAR-A-BULL ARTS 2011

WOW! What a great night out.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WHAT A LOAD OF BULL 2011, SUPREME AWARD WINNER SHARON CALE OF ASHURST. The Naturally New Zealand entrant took out the competition with her paua, flax and toi toi creation 'great effort'. This year 22 amazing entrants took part, Well done! to everyone for putting on spectacular show.

Rugby World Cup, BULLS the countdown is on.

With 20 days to go have you got your ticket?
When passing through Bulls make sure you stop and take a picture with James the Bull and spot your teams jersey.
Bulls has adopted South Africa and will be holding a 'braai', a traditional South African BBQ. Us kiwis love a good barbie!
So get your supporters Kit on and head to Main st, Bulls on the 10th of September. 

http://www.nz2011.govt.nz/experiencerealnz/events/440-running-of-the-bulls-festival

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Scents-A-Bull SCULLYS bath, body and home

 Today I stoped by Scullys, it really is a lovely store.

I walked into warmth from the fire place and the amazing aromas of Lavender, Rose and Gardenia, just to name a few. I am a huge fan of the Lime green tea products, but you need to go take a look or smell for yourself.

You will find Scullys on Bridge st Bulls, and you can now buy there products online at www.scullys.net.nz.

Become a member and receive great specials.  

Scullys products are natural and dont use animal products. But even better, they are New Zealand made. I could go mad, in this shop! There is something for Mums, and don't forget fathers day is just round the corner. 

For the little ones the 'scullywags' range is a treat. I am told there is a new range on its way,so be sure to check them out! 

 http://www.scullys.net.nz/

Wear-A-Bull Arts

The WEAR-A-BULL Arts are coming up this month.  On Saturday the 27th, so for you creative sparks out there get your entry forms in. Tickets are now on sale, and going on past years it will a A grade show.  

Simply Scrumptious YUM!

If you have a sweet tooth Simply Scrumptious is a gorgeous little shop selling cakes for all occasions, cupcakes, fudge, cookies, slices and cheesecakes. I have had many great coffees from the girls at simply scrumptious, and they will help you out with all you party needs.

Open 

Mon - Fri:	9:00 am	-	5:00 pm
Sat:	9:00 am	-	4:00 pm

High st,Bulls

What a load of Bull

Palat a bull are proud to work alongside some premium New Zealand producers in presenting to your willing discerning palate, these quality innovative palat a bull products. Our mothers always told us .."never judge a book by its cover"..and of course we always listen to our mothers. so true when its comes to trying some of these ‘load of bull’ foods....From tomato to chilli sauce there is a sauce for every meal or occasion.

All products are made in New Zealand from the finest ingredients. So take a look at the Bull's range and see for yourself why its making headlines around New Zealand. These amazing products are available at www.whataloadofbull.co.nz

 

Welcome To BULLS, New Zealand

Welcome to Bulls, an unforget-a-Bull town like no udder. 

Our town is live-a-bull and unforget-a-bull, the towns folk are hospit-a-bull and befriend-a-bull.

This blog is to open your eyes to our great little town, so be sure to stop in on your next trip through.