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Published by Neighbourhood Trust September 2019 . Vol 12, No 8 . Issue No 128
Contributions to: P O Box 21179 . Edgeware . Christchurch . 8143 . p 355-6522 . e [email protected]
Shirley Community Trust / Knit & Knatter honour and thank Mary Duff for 12 years of commitment to this fabulous community groupKnit & Knatter was started by Mary Duff who knitted her first jersey when she was 9 years old on sanded nails her father had made, before receiving her first pair of knitting needles at the age of 12. Using their passion for knitting to connect and contribute to the community Mary and her team have knitted thousands of garments, blankets and other items for premature babies, hospitals, and other recipients over the last 12 years. Supported by the City Council with funding for some of their wool Knit & Knatter also received a Papanui-Innes Community Service Award in 2017 for their wonderful work.
Now, Mary hands on the leadership of this group to a great team of women who have also been active in this group for a long time – Trish, Sue, Wendy and Lesley
Thank you Mary for your vision and commitment in leading this group over the years, for enabling lovely friendships to develop and for blessing so many people with knitting. We are proud of what you have achieved.
Trish Sue Mary Wendy Lesley
The Shirley Ladies Friendship Club is one of many Friendship Clubs throughout New Zealand. The clubs offer retired or semi-retired people opportunities to share intellectual and cultural stimulation, entertainment and friendship. The Shirley Club began as a Probus Club in September 1988; the first meeting was held at Shirley Lodge in Marshlands Road. More than fifty interested ladies attended, and since then the Club has met on the second Wednesday of each month (February to December). Five of our original members are still participating in the Club’s activities! The first Wednesday of the month quite a few of the members meet at a Café for Morning Tea and a chat. On the third Wednesday of the month a smaller group of ladies meet at a bus stop with gold card in hand.
The group leader has a destination in mind so we hop on the relevant bus and alight as instructed, walk for approximately an hour and we find ourselves at a café for a well-earned late morning tea or early lunch. We are normally back at our cars by 1 p.m.The fourth Wednesday of the month is our “trip” day — this could be a bus trip out of the city (the cost of the bus is subsidised by the Club), or a venue within the city, e.g., a movie, museum or lunch at a restaurant, etc. If you are keen to find out more, please contact me (ph: 352-2141, m: 021-210-4953, email: [email protected]) or come along to one of our meetings – second Wednesday of each month (except January) at All Saints Church at 305 New Brighton Road.Sandra Alexander, Secretary, Shirley Ladies Friendship Club
Shirley Ladies Friendship Club
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Free Literacy Pathways course at McFaddens CentreHagley Adult Literacy Centre’s Literacy Pathway course at McFaddens Centre focuses on making learning an enjoyable and relaxed experience. The Centre promotes lifelong learning and helps improve literacy skills. Literacy is often thought to be just about reading and writing. While these skills are important, literacy also includes speaking, listening, problem solving, maths and computer skills. Building literacy is worthwhile at any age and for any number of purposes. Literacy is a major part of being actively involved in the community, increasing your options for employment and formal education, and for accessing community services.
The Literacy Pathways course at McFaddens Centre offers the opportunity to take charge of your own learning, set your own goals and work at your own pace in a supportive environment. There is a course currently running at the St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Road, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm during school term times. You can join at any time of the year. The course is free to attend, for eligible learners, as it is funded by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
The learning is in small groups with one-on-one help as you need it. The tutor creates a personal programme for each learner based on their own goals and plans. As well as working on literacy skills the tutor can assist in career planning, CV writing and searching for jobs. Learners can build their literacy skills to increase their employment options or to return to mainstream education prior to seeking employment.
Learners on the Literacy Pathways course find that the course helps their confidence. Plus, it provides the opportunity to work towards NZQA unit standards including NCEA level 1. Hagley Adult Literacy Centre also runs Literacy Pathways courses in other areas: Aranui, Hoon Hay and Upper Riccarton.
For further information about the course at McFaddens Centre, or any of our Literacy Pathways courses please contact Hagley Adult Literacy Centre Ph: (03) 379 1916 or 027 899 5220. Or drop in at McFaddens Centre on the days the course is running. The tutor will be happy to discuss the programme with you.
Winter isn’t quite over, and it’s been a bad one for colds and influenza, but we’ve had a lot of very nice days (thank goodness!), which means the plants think it’s time to get their flowers into gear. For a lot of people this means the start of a long season of hay fever. While a lot of us probably have a good idea of what works for them, here is a quick run through of all the options, as far as treating hay fever with medicine goes:
Tablets - these are the mainstay of treating hay fever. I generally refer to these as a jack of all trades, master of none. For some these do the trick, but for others they help but don’t really hit all the symptoms on the head. There are a handful of new ones on the market these days, and if you’re finding your tablets aren’t quite doing the job, come see us about this, the new ones can work very well.
Nasal sprays - There are a couple of different kinds of sprays, and if sneezing and itchy noses are big symptoms for you, regular preventative nasal sprays are the way to go. There are more kinds than most people realise.
Eye drops – These are the least common kind of hay fever treatment, but if watery and itchy eyes are what you suffer from the most, it’s quite possible that eye drops are the way to go for you.
People probably suffer more than they need to with hay fever. Please pop down to the Mairehau Community Pharmacy, and get your hayfever under control before it gets bad.
Hay Fever alert
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Aging, poorly insulated and poorly heated homes is one of the long term problems that we have been tackling. Since the Warmer Kiwi Homes subsidy for heat pumps kicked in on 1 July enquiries have been pouring in. Warmer Kiwi Homes covers 67 per cent of the cost of ceiling and under floor insulation. Dr Duncan Webb
Keeping Kiwis warmer
Once your home is adequately insulated you may also qualify for a new heat pump subsidy. The programme will subsidise 67 per cent of a new heat pump from an approved provider up to a $2500 total cost for qualifying homeowners.To qualify you need a Community Services Card, or live in an area identified as lower income and in a home built before 2008.If you would like more information call 0800 358 676 / 0800 GET WARM. As this edition went to print an elderly constituent in my electorate was enjoying the warmth from a brand new heat pump after my office helped her navigate the process. Another option to investigate is ECan’s Healthier Homes Canterbury – where homeowners may be able to access a loan for heating and insulation that is paid back via rates. It’s also very pleasing to see Pharmac announce funding for new cancer drugs as a result of the $10 million extra we put into it in the Wellbeing Budget. More people accessing more lifesaving drugs was exactly our goal.This follows closely the announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern that ageing, past their use-by date radiation machines for cancer treatment will be replaced. Some regions will also get machines where previously they have not had access to them, meaning those patients won’t have to travel for lifesaving treatment.We’re making good progress on the years of neglect that left our health system so underfunded and our hospitals falling apart. We can’t fix everything at once, but we are taking a balanced approach and making good progress on meeting a wide range of needs.If you’d like to have a chat with my office, you can contact us on 3665519 or email us on [email protected]â mihi, Dr Duncan Webb, MP for Christchurch Central
Owning a good quality, well maintained bike can transform your life.Cycling is great for physical health and fitness, contributes to mental wellbeing, enables access to recreational places difficult to get to on foot or bus, offers a fast and efficient transport option and generates a sense of freedom and independence.However for many people on low incomes, buying a bike can be fraught with difficulties because cheap bikes can be prone to malfunctioning, says Health Promoter at Community and Public Health, Meg Christie.“To help address this issue Community and Public Health initiated a pilot project whereby people who access Specialist Mental Health Services or Corrections are supported to buy good quality, second-hand bikes.”The ‘BuyCycles’ project which is a collaboration between Community & Public Health and Community Focus Trust, provides the initial finance to buy a bike which suits the client’s choice, physical needs and price range. The client then pays off their debt, interest-free, at a rate that does not cause financial hardship.“This supported purchase model is a novel approach towards alleviating a health disadvantage, in this case a transport disadvantage,” she says.Feedback from customers and case managers in the first seven months has been extremely positive.“They say the bike has also provided them with an enjoyable method to increase their physical activity which has a positive spin-off for their overall health.” Over two-thirds say they use their bike every day, are saving money on other types of transport and their mental wellbeing has improved.“One customer said riding in Bottle Lake Forest or up the Rapaki track helps his mood.”Another does a paper run and appreciates his sturdy Marin bike with a rack to carry several kilos of advertising material. He had previously been experiencing back pain from hauling the load.His partner also bought a bike through the scheme and anticipates using it when she gets a job. In the meantime the couple can access more places, further afield, more cheaply and get exercise together while they are at it,Meg says.Most clients have said it is easy to budget $5 per week and already 13 have completely paid their debt. With a sharp lookout for quality bargains and the small team of volunteer mechanics fine-tuning the purchases for free, the average cost of a bike, helmet and lock has been just over $100.A few bikes have been donated and these have been restored and on-sold for a fair price which has helped offset the unforeseen expense, for example, when two clients had their BuyCycles bikes stolen the project was able to replace them with no extra debt accrued, she says.
A novel approach toalleviating disadvantage
Harley & Caroline on theirway to do some shopping
The project is seeking referrals from organisations working with clients who have accessed Specialist Mental Health Services and/or Corrections who would benefit from owning a good bike.
EditorialDear Reader,Spring is here, which means longer evenings, warmer days, flowers and plants emerging from their winter retreat.I hope you are also happily emerging from winter and transitioning into the new season of spring.Here at the Neighbourhood Trust we have Parenting Week running from 9th–19th September. Don’t forget to book your tickets! We have a practical and inspiring collections of speakers and teachers here to help parents, grandparents, family and friends help our whanau to flourish.Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads and Grandads, and men who care for our tamariki.God Bless you all,Trudy Hedges, General Manager
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Edgeware Tennis Club will be opening their gates to the public on 7 and 8 September, 1-4pm daily, to kick start their 2019/20 season with the Love Tennis open days. Located in the heart of Mairehau at 459 Innes Road, the club will be hosting a range of activities including free use of rackets, a sausage sizzle and trial coaching sessions free for 5-13 year olds.
Looking ahead to a winning season of tennis
Edgeware members
Tuesday 1 OctoberTime: Start times 1-3pm, (starting every 15 minutes)Meet: Walter Park, Mairehau - by the playgroundParking on Hills RoadDistance: 1km (route takes approx 50 minutes)Cancelled if wet
We’re Going ona Bear Hunt!
We’re not scared!
Bring the children downto the park for a swishyswasy, splashy sploshy,
squelchy muddy, experience.Great outing for the
younger walkers andtheir families.
Gumbootsessential.
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“We have a range of membership options for juniors and seniors and the open days are a great way for people to ask any questions about these,” explains Club President Jamie Poole. “We hope to attract a vibrant membership each season so we can continue to provide members with free court access, coaching, tournaments and maintain our affiliation with Canterbury Tennis.”
The club’s affiliation provides Edgeware members with the opportunity to compete against other clubs at Interclub level – and with proven success. Last season saw Edgeware take out the Men’s Division 1 grade for the second time in three years. The team met Te-Kura/Hagley Park in the final. Halfway through the singles, Edgeware had cemented an unassailable 3-1 lead and the tie was abandoned.
“After a long 6 months of playing some of the best teams in Christchurch, it was satisfying for the team to come away with the win.
Hopefully we can continue the run of form into the upcoming season,” says Jamie.
“The club is looking forward to enjoying another great year of tennis.”
Take a look at edgewaretennis.co.nz our Facebook page or attend the open day to learn more.
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ICONZ Adventure is a fun programme for boys aged 8 - 10 years old (or in Years 4 - 6 at school). It’s on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm during school term time, and is held at St Albans Baptist Church (64 McFaddens Road, St Albans)
Costs $4 a week and activities include: Fun and games 5 minute Bible devotion A project which earns a badge
For more details, contact Don: * Mobile: 027 956 9202 * Email: [email protected]
ICONZ Adventure is a fun programme for boys aged 8 -10 years old (or in Years 4 - 6 at school). It’s on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm during school termtime, and is held at St Albans Baptist Church (64 McFaddens Road, St Albans)
Costs $4 a week and activities include: Fun and games 5 minute Bible devotion A project which earns a badge
For more details, contact Don:Mobile: 027-956-9202 Email: [email protected]
IFG Adventure is a fun programme for girls aged 8 - 10 years old (or in Years 4 - 6 at school). It’s on Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm during school term time, and is held at St Albans Baptist Church (64 McFaddens Road, St Albans)
Costs $4 a week and activities include: Fun and games 5 minute Bible devotion A project which earns a badge
For more details, contact Don:Mobile: 027-956-9202 Email: [email protected]
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Carolyn TillMAud, MNZASCall: (03) 385 6036701 Barbadoes St, St Albans Christchurch 8013
Your local hearing expert - she’ll listen to your story and see you at your appointment, every time.
Parenting Week is nearly upon us, starting 9th September, with a programme of 30 events over 10 days. Parenting Week has seminars on a range of topics such as Cyber Security specialist
John Parsons on how to keep our kids safe online, Building Awesome Whanau with Pio Terei and the ever practical Jax Hamilton showing us how to make lunch box prep quick and easy. Parents-to-be can get helpful information, along with seminars on the early years. There’s also plenty for those who are navigating the teenage years.Career Matters brings a session
focusing on those heading into NCEA and Amanda Staniford tells us how to recognise and encourage the awesomeness of the teenager. The All right? Team are again on board with talks on how to help kids with anxiety and building resilience in our kids. We also have an event aimed at helping blended families find ways to make it work.Many events are free, or gold coin entry, but it is essential to book to reserve your place. No ticketing charge to book for gold coin events, just bring the gold coin with you. Go to www.nht.org.nz/parentingweek for more information or www.dashtickets.co.nz/tour/1019 for tickets
Book NOW for Parenting Week!
Jax Hamilton
Pio Terei
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After School Tutoring – 49 Nancy Ave. – Maths, English, Spelling, Science. Professional, effective, affordable. Contact Peter 027-699-7622, 03-383-2710, [email protected]
Awareness Through Movement class – Massage Centre 9 Shirley Road. Tuesdays 11.15 am. For everyone who wants to move with ease and efficiency. $15. Phone Diane 027-608-6638.
Clarinet, Sax, Flute, Guitar, Bass, & Piano - Experienced local teachers. Ph Nicola and Ivan 385-3856.
Flower Bazaar – Beautiful, fresh bouquets and a huge selection of gifts. Shop 3, 406 Innes Road, Mairehau. Phone 03-386-1711; 027-508-5298. [email protected] www.ianharveyflowers.co.nz
Handyman – Pete Knuiman Ltd. For all your property maintenance, repairs, painting, carpentry, fencing, brickwork, tiling work, alterations and those odd jobs. Ph. Pete 021-022-53774 or 385-1718 or email [email protected] Visit www.peteknuiman.co.nz
RED Electrical - your local Electricians 0800 RED ELEC
Roofing Contractor – LBP, Local, prompt. Repairs and reroofs. Ph Richie 021-342-852 A/H 385-6710
Yoga - FREE first class - St Albans Uniting Church Wed 6pm yoga, Fri 9.15am yoga, Fri 10.30am Sit2Fit, Sat 9am yoga. Robyn 027-459-2553 www.soul2solefitness.net
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The Mairehau
Neighbourhood Trust is a charitable trust. All programmes are kept at low cost through grants and donations.
All donations over $5 are tax receiptable. To make a donation send cheques to Neighbourhood Trust,
PO Box 21-179 Edgeware, Chch 8143 with your return address or see the website for internet banking detail - www.nht.org.nz
Community Notices continued from page 8
Published by Neighbourhood Trust, the community arm of St Albans Baptist Church
Graphics, layout and printing by ReachOut PressEditor: Trudy Hedges Advertising: Trudy Hedges
Contributors: Trudy Hedges, Ann Powley, Joanna Fox, Mark Hudson, Lee Arthur
Supported by the Papanui / Innes Community Board, Râtâ Foundation and NZ Lotteries.
Visit our website on www.nht.org.nz to read back copies of The Mairehau
For other Neighbourhood Trust Programmes please refer to Community Noticeboard on page eight
To go on the mailing list to receive a newsletter or to book – phone Kim 355-6522 ext 112 or email [email protected]
If you have made a booking for any part of the programme, but can’t attend please let us know – we often have a waiting list.
If you are a not-for-profit organisation and would like your notice displayed, (see page eight) send copy (max. 30 words)
to [email protected] or phone Kim at 355-6522. Please note deadline is 15th of the month for publishing 26th.
Neighbourhood Trust Golden Programme for over 60s: All run from 64 McFaddens Road (St Albans Baptist Church)
Mondays (term time only) – Walking Group –Tuesdays @ 10am. Walking: 3 Sept, 10 Sept, 17 Sept, 24 Sept. Departing from St Alban’s Baptist Church for a 30-45 minute walk. Transport and morning tea included. No charge. Booking required. Phone to confirm time.4 September: Golden Tour to Lincoln – 10.30–3.00pm. $20 Buy own lunch and have a wander. 11th September – Foot Clinic: 9am - $15 for a foot pamper - spa, nail trim, massage. Appointments start from 9am. Morning tea served. Currently full. Waiting list only. 18th September – Golden Meal 12 pm. Come along for a Finger Food Lunch @ 12pm. $5 donation. At St Albans Baptist Church starting at midday. You must book for this. $5 suggested donation. Bookings essential. 25th September – Foot Clinic: 9am - $15 for a foot pamper - spa, nail trim, massage. Appointments start from 9am. Morning tea served. Currently full. Waiting list only.
St. Albans Community Preschool: quality early childhood education since 1985. Qualified teachers, well resourced, 20 hours free ECE. Come in and check us out, 3 Thames St, 355-9396.
St Albans Uniting Menz Shed: A place to learn and provide the opportunity to share skills, talents & knowledge while building relationships with others. Contact: John Boxall 352-0096 & Bill Pearcy 980-9538 Session Times: Mon 1pm-4pm & Sat 9am—12 Noon.
St Albans Merivale Bowls Club: Donald Place off St Albans St - has been there for over 100 years. Two Greens. New members welcome. Ph. 355-9507.
St Albans Park Bowls: Forfar St, We have the green and the bowls, and we need you. Come for a casual roll up for $10 a season. Fill in your Sunday afternoon with friends & bowls. Hall is available for hire. All enquiries ring Gail Ph. 027-434-1771.
St Albans Play Centre: Mon-Fri, 9.15 – 11.45am Term time. Learning through play, establishing friendships, developing life skills and having lots of FUN. Call now or drop by to arrange 3 FREE sessions. Ph. 982-1643, 96 Philpotts Rd.
St Albans Swim Club: Learn to swim programme for school age children, Mon & Wed 4-5.30pm, Shirley Intermediate School solar heated outdoor pools. Affordable fees, lane swimming, family swims & barbecues. Enquiries Phone 355-6512 or [email protected].
Tai Chi for Health & Balance (Modified) Monday Intermediate11.20am & Beginners 12.30pm at St Albans Uniting Parish, Cnr Nancy Ave & Knowles St, Ring Jan on 357 4930.
Veggie Youth Group: For vegetarian & vegan youth aged 10+. Movies, cooking, crafts, games nights & special events. Email: [email protected] or check Meet Up (‘Christchurch Vegetarian Society Meet Up’), Facebook (‘Christchurch Vegetarian Youth’), or www.vegetarianchristchurch.org.nz/groups/youthgroup/
Volunteers wanted by Volunteer Canterbury for a variety of roles from accountancy to fundraising for the SPCA and everything in between. Interested? Visit website www.volcanmatch.com or call 366-2442.
Quote of the
month:
Until then, there are three things that remain: faith, hope, and love –
yet love surpasses them all. So above all else, let love be the beautiful prize
for which you run.1 Corinthians 13: 13 TPT
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Community Noticeboard:
If you are a not-for-profit organisation and would like your notice displayed,
send copy (max. 30 words) to [email protected]
or phone Kim at 355-6522 ext 113. Please note
deadline is 15th of the month for publishing 26th.
Church services:
All Souls Anglican Church: cnr Papanui Road and Church Lane, Merivale. Service times: Sun. 8.00 am, 9.30 and 11.00 am, & Wed. 10.00 am. Further info: phone 355-3287, email: [email protected]. Vicar: Rev Megan Herles-Mooar 021-025-46956. People’s Warden: Lorraine Sharr 360-2351; Vicar’s Warden: Murray Bladen 021-407532; Director of Music: Murray Lennox 385-8336.
Emmett Street Community Church: 10am Service each Sunday followed by morning tea. For other activities please see our website at www.escc.org.nz or call 03- 386-3143.
Latimer Church: Family service with kid’s church. Every Sunday, 10am at Mairehau High School or 4:15pm at 12 Berwick Street. www.latimerchurch.nz or contact [email protected].
St Francis of Assisi Parish: Innes Road, Masses Sat @ 5.30pm; Sun. @ 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am & 5pm. www.mairehauparish.org.nz
Quinns Road Bible Chapel: Corner Voss St & Quinns Road; Sun. @ 10.30am. Everyone welcome. Contact Mr Arthur on 323-6389 for more info.
Reformed Church of Christchurch: Cornwall Street, St. Albans. Sunday Services: 10:30 am and 5pm. Pastor David Waldron. Ph: 3650317.
St Albans Baptist Church: Join us, 10am @ 64 McFaddens Rd for inspiring, life-giving messages, vibrant music, kids programme for Yr. 1-Yr 8 and a ‘Welcome Home’ family feel. Youth group every Fri night term time; Intermediate group fortnightly Fri nights term time. Ph. Office: 355-6522, www.sabc.org.nz
St Albans Uniting Parish: 36 Nancy Avenue. Sunday services – 8.30am Breakfast Church for children and young families and their friends. 10.00am: a warm welcome for all who love the Lord! Parish Office: 36 Nancy Avenue. Telephone: 385-7545. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.stalbansuniting.org.nz. Minister: Vacant at present. See us on Facebook.
St Stephens: Meets @ Shirley Intermediate School Hall, North Parade, 10.30am Sun. For other activities, call 980-0929 or email [email protected].
U3A St Albans: Meetings at St Albans Uniting Church. Monthly 4th Thursday 9.45am, morning tea followed by speaker. Many more activities. Visitors warmly welcomed. Call Noni, 354-5643, for further details.
Need help with earthquake related problems? Contact the Earthquake Support Co-ordinator Service on 0800-777-846.
Neighbourhood Trust courses at St Albans Baptist Church, 64 McFaddens Rd:
Before & After School Programmes; Holiday Programmes – Before | After School | Holiday Programmes held at Mairehau Primary & St Francis of Assisi Ph: Roana 355-6522 ext. 111; 027-701-9382. E: [email protected] .
Pilates – 9.30am Wednesdays, term time: $10 a session.
Craft & Friendship Group: Tues term time, 10.00-11.30am: All welcome.
Literacy and Numeracy with the Hagley Adult Literacy Centre: 9am – 1pm, Tues & Thurs term time. Newcomers welcome. Phone the Centre on 379-1916 or text 027-899-5220.
Neighbourhood Trust Golden Programme for over 60s: Please see page seven
Te Puna Oraka: Early Years Hub Courses run from 69b Briggs Road (next to the
Preschool):
Shirley International Playgroup: Fri 9.30am-11.30 am term-time for mums & children under 5 for refugees & migrants. Conversational English class, songs, outings & play. Costs $2. Morning Tea provided. Call Shauna on 389-0219.
Breastfeeding Support Group: @ Te Puna Oraka every Thurs, 10.00am-12.00pm. All breastfeeding mothers, babies, toddlers & pregnant women are welcome.
Shirley Library, The Palms community programmes: Reading to Dogs programme: Tues 3:30–4:30pm (each session 15 mins long), provides a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere encouraging children to practise their reading skills. Library staff & dog handler present at all times to help facilitate sessions. Bookings essential. For info ph. 941-7923. http://my. christchurchcitylibraries.com/reading-to-dogs/
Scrabble Club: Wed 1:30-3:30pm. All welcome. No experience required. Meet others in the community.
Super Saturday Story Times: Sat during term time 11:00-11:45am. Story, song and rhyme followed by a craft activity.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES:Bible Reading: A small group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00 - 3.30pm at the Richmond Community Cottage in London Street for the purpose of reading the Bible. Phone 021-0229-2613 for further details if you would like to join us. Non- denominational.
Beginners quilting and patchwork: Tote bags & fabric teddy bear making. Also china cup pin cushions and other items. We would love you to come on a Thurs morning @Emmett Street Community Church from 10am, gold coin donation. Morning tea supplied. Please contact Linda for more info on 354-5901 or the church office on 386-3143.
Birthright Canterbury holds a monthly coffee drop in 1st Wed of the month for single parents to come for a coffee & chat with each other & our two social workers. Christchurch Community House at 301 Tuam Street, 11am- 1.30pm. Contact us on 366-9456 for further info or like our Facebook page Birthright Canterbury.
Canterbury Embroiderers’ Guild: @ Hammersley Community Centre, Amos Place off Marshland Rd. Groups meet Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri. Contact: Ros 021 108 5539, Lynne 027 323 5664 or email [email protected]. All welcome who enjoy any form of stitching at any skill level.
Christchurch Football Squash Club: 250 Westminster St. All levels & ages welcome. Friendly atmosphere with great junior’s programme & onsite Coach. Call Adam on 027-577-8274. www.chchfootballsquash.co.nz or Facebook:@Christchurchfootballsquash.
Civil Defence Volunteers – Shirley/Papanui Area: meet 4th Mon of the month. Ph: 386-2953 or 027-570-0706. New Volunteers welcome!
Edgeware Pool: Fundraisers Last Sunday monthly at Bailies Bar Edgeware 6.45pm. Edgeware Pool project Donations to givealittle.co.nz/cause/edgewarepool.
Edgeware Croquet Club, entrance Forfar St, invites you to join them for Golf Croquet on Thurs and Sat at 1pm. coaching available. Just come along or phone Di 388-1005 or Isabel 354-0088.
Educational Resources: supporting the NZ curriculum can be borrowed from Helen’s Education - ideal for home-schoolers, pre-schoolers, children with ORRS funding or learning disabilities, remedial work primary to intermediate. Ph. 358-9494, 027-206-1883, [email protected].
Family History Society of New Zealand: Research your family tree, 401a Papanui Road, Mon & Sat 10am-12pm. [email protected]
Housie at the Mary Potter Community Centre: 442 Durham St North, every Thursday at 12.30pm-2.15pm. $2 per Housie card or bring a prize to the value of the card. Afternoon tea to follow. All ages welcome. Come along, meet new people, have some fun. Enquiries ph. 372 9224.
MacFarlanes on the Park Café: Fri 9.30–12 noon, 17 Acheson Ave. A community café with great food & coffee.
Mairehau Library Inc.: 42a Kensington Ave. Community Volunteer Library with a wide selection of adults’ & Children’s books & DVDs. Open weekdays 2.00pm -4.00pm and Sat 10.00am - 2.00pm. Facilities available for hire mornings & evenings. Free membership, new members & volunteers welcome. Come & have look around or contact Lorna ph. 980-1225 or Doreen ph. 355-7431.
Movers and Groovers: Preschool music and morning tea. Thursdays at 10:30am during term time.12 Berwick St, St Albans. $2 per family per session. All welcome.
Musical Parenting: music & movement for pre-schoolers with Jody Keehan, Dip IRMT. Tues 9.30am, 36 Nancy Ave. Email [email protected] or call 385-7545
OSCAR St Albans: Before & after School programmes & Holiday Programmes for 5-13 years. Enrol Now. Enquire at oscarstalbans.org.nz or ph. (03) 355 4918.
Pay It Forward Designer Co-op Store: Gift & Homewares shop @ 49 Nancy Ave, open Mon – Fri, 10am–4pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. High quality, locally handcrafted goods, with the profits going back to your community. Also free book swap. See the web page at payitforwardstore.co.nz or www.facebook.com/payitforwardmairehau. Credit card facilities available on purchases over $35.
Problem Gambling Foundation: Concerned about your gambling, or someone else’s? Free confidential help with Christchurch staff is only a phone call away: 0800-664-262.
Shirley Rugby League: New players welcome. Training Tues & Thurs @ McFarlane Park 6.30pm for Seniors & President Players; junior players from 4.30pm. For more info please contact Rochelle 021-133-5437.
Shirley Plunket Playgroups: Shirley Plunket Volunteers run two friendly playgroups. Tues 10am-12pm & Wed 9.30am-11.30am at the Shirley Plunket Rooms, 166 North Parade. Warm indoor play area, & outdoor area with playhouse. No need to pre-enrol & all welcome. Gold coin donation.
The Shirley Ladies Friendship Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (February to December) at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, 305 New Brighton Road (near the Avondale Bridge). Each month an interesting speaker is arranged to entertain the members. A number of members meet for a walk & lunch once a month and a bus or a local trip is arranged at least every 2nd month. For more information please call Sandra 352-2141 or 021-210-4953 or Ann on 027-930-0890. We would welcome new members.
Shirley Toy Library: A variety of toys for children 6 months to 5+ years. Flexible membership options. Open Wed 9:30-11:30am & Sat 9am-1pm. Hammersley Park School, Amos Place. Call 420-5455 or email [email protected]
