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4 Tuesday October 31 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News Calendar of sports legends • By Sophie Cornish NEW BRIGHTON rugby legend Ian Penrose is one of many eastern suburbs sporting greats to feature in a new calendar. Mr Penrose, 76, played 103 games for Canterbury, including 64 as captain, from 1963-71. Local sports heroes over the decades will be acknowledged in the New Brighton Museum’s 2018 calendar. Each year the museum has a different theme for its calendar. Mr Penrose said he was honoured to feature in it. “I always find them (the calendars) very interesting having lived down there for so long,” said Mr Penrose. Museum secretary Peggy Butterfield said the idea came about when she was looking through an old Aranui speedway book. She noticed east Christchurch had three world speedway champions. Ivan Mauger, Ronnie Moore, Barry Briggs and another top rider in Geoff Mardon. “So serious research began late last year, and we discovered the east can certainly produce champions in all sports,” said Mrs Butterfield. •The calendar costs $10. It can be purchased at the museum or Home and Castle Hardware, New Brighton Mall. Chocolate factory dream a reality • By Jono Edwards, WHEN SAVANNA Leigh turned 16 in June she tore the packaging off a chocolate block to find a shimmering golden ticket. She knew exactly what that meant. “Charlie Bucket, I’m going to be him,” the Halswell girl said when she realised her dream of re-creating Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through a tour of Cadbury World in Dunedin. Savanna, who has Down’s syndrome, said she watched both film versions of the Roald Dahl classic “lots and lots.’’ She travelled to Dunedin for the tour with her parents, two siblings, uncle and grandmother. The night before visiting the factory, she stuck the ticket above her bed in anticipation. “I’m so excited, I just can’t believe it,’’ she said before entering the building. The chocolate waterfall from the films was something she was especially keen to see. Mother Sue Leigh said she had thought about taking Savanna to the factory for some time. “She always talks about it. I An Eye On the City 46 Whareora Terrace, Cashmere | Listing Number: BE192899 4 2 1 2 Auction 09 Nov 2017 Unless Sold Prior guess the closing of the factory gave us that push.’’ Savanna’s parents then slipped the ticket in a block of chocolate for her to find. THRILL: Savanna Leigh, 16, received a golden ticket that allowed her to re-create her dream of entering a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fantasy at Cadbury World in Dunedin. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Her fascination with that world began when she was about eight-years-old, Mrs Leigh said. “Every day she must have music around her. She loves to sing. I think she loves the idea of walking into a factory and being able to explore things.’’ Savanna OPENING “loved it’’ and, as the family left the tour, she asked NIGHT SOUTHERN VIEW Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk when she could come back, Mrs Leigh said. Mrs Leigh said when Savanna returned to Riccarton High School after her trip, she was showing off to everyone. The family wanted to thank the staff, who gave the family a private tour and a free lunch. – Otago Daily Times Open Homes Saturday & Sunday 1.30pm-2pm www.ruapunaspeedway.co.nz KING OF THE CLAY SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2017 MIDGETS • SPRINTCARS • TQ’S • 1/4 MIDGETS SIX SHOOTERS • MODIFIED SPRINTS GATES OPEN AT 5.30pm • DIRT STARTS FLYING AT 6.30pm Almost anywhere else in the world, views like this would be out of reach for all but the very wealthy. The unobstructed vista changes hourly and is guaranteed to wow everyone who enters, day or night. The substantial family home is configured to offer great flexibility for all sorts of households, with a semi self-contained area that could be fantastic for extended family. The main areas of the home are upstairs where living, dining and kitchen are open plan, all with aspects of the view. The living room opens through ranch sliders to a wooden deck that wraps around the house and also connects to the master bedroom. A large kitchen area with room for casual dining is a few steps up from the living spaces and connects to a private and sheltered outdoor area at the rear of the property. The master bedroom has an ensuite, and there are two other bedrooms upstairs along with the main bathroom facilities, which are separated into 3 rooms, making it a practical and convenient home for busy households. Downstairs a spacious entrance and stairway area opens into a double bedroom with adjoining living and kitchen area, which in turn connects to a large games room. These are all generous spaces with myriad uses. The whole downstairs area has it’s own large outdoor area where of course the views take centre stage. There is a double garage with easy drive on access and off street parking. The timeless design of the house offers the next owners potential to update without breaking the bank. Whatever the next owner plans it will be the views that capture the heart and spark the imagination. ADULTS $20 • STUDENTS/SENIORS $15 • KIDS U/14 FREE (WITH AN ADULT) FAMILY: 2 ADULTS & UP TO 4 KIDS $40 • EFTPOS AVAILABLE Your agent, Your home, Your future LICENSED SALES CONSULTANT REAA 2008 P 027 777 0411 If wet check the Speedway Infoline 03 349 7727 or www.ruapunaspeedway.co.nz or FACEBOOK Ruapuna Speedway
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday October 31 2017 5 News U-turn on Diamond Harbour ferry terminal bus stop plan • By Sarla Donovan THE DIAMOND Harbour ferry terminal will retain two bus stops after a U-turn from the Lyttelton Port Company. But it’s not budging on a decision not to provide a dedicated pick-up/drop-off zone. The LPC has been under pressure from community groups over a move to reduce bus parking spaces from three to one and not provide a public drop off zone, as part of its staff car park development on Jetty 2. LPC Chief Executive Peter Davie said yesterday he had “listened to the concerns expressed by the Diamond Harbour Community Association and the Banks Peninsula Community Board about the negative impact reducing the bus service to one stop would have on people using the ferry. We have decided to retain two bus stops so there is no change to the 28 bus service, while the 535 will pick up and drop off people wanting to catch the ferry from Norwich Quay.” While they wouldn’t provide a dedicated pick up/drop off zone for private vehicles, LPC WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL would “facilitate access” for people who needed to drop-off goods, had young children or who were physically impaired, Mr Davie said. “Regular users . . . can apply for a permit to enable them to be dropped off and picked up close to the ferry. People who are not regular users, but need close access to the ferry, can phone LPC Security 24 hours a day, seven days a week to arrange entry. As a secondary option people can contact Black Cat Cruises to facilitate access.” Banks Peninsula Community Board Chairwoman Christine Wilson said the board was “delighted that LPC has revisited its plans.” Stairs onto the Oxford Street overbridge are being reinstalled, reducing the walking distance to the ferry. “The community has been asking us to re-install these stairs and we are pleased to deliver this. We will undertake this work while we construct our staff car park for Waterfront House, LPC’s new operations and administration building. “The relocation of more than 50 of our staff to Waterfront House will have a positive impact on local businesses.” All work is scheduled to be completed before Christmas, with LPC’s administration and management teams relocating from Woolston. •From page 1 “I doubt the new bylaw will be of any use. It seems that speed is the issue and the recommendation is for police to get more involved in monitoring this,” Cr Galloway said. The traffic and speed count report found an average of 1943 vehicles per day travelled on the road – which is a high volume for a local road. Data also indicated about 300 vehicles per day travelled at or above 60km/h. But rest home residents are disappointed. “I was hoping the traffic people, who know much more about this than I do, could sort it out but it doesn’t seem that way,” one told Western News. He has asked for anonymity because of the fallout from other residents over the Tooby outburst. He said trucks rumble past as early as 4.30am, waking them up and causing things to shake. The report suggested speed humps might help. But the resident said that would only cause more noise when the trucks went over them. Cr Galloway said the city council wants people to feel safe walking about their neighbourhood. Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Rest home’s truck battle MESSAGE: Residents were told to take down this protest sign. “We don’t want elderly folk to feel stressed if they hear people racing outside their residence,” she said. Wigram MP Megan Woods said she will have to look at the report and speak to Cr Galloway about what they can do. She said it’s a real issue because unlike most residential streets, the residents are generally home during the working day. City council traffic engineer Edwin Tiong will ask police to patrol the area more regularly. Mr Tiong will also conduct another traffic count next year and follow-up with the village management to identify any specific day or time of the week when these issues are more prevalent. “the best oil that money can buy” WAYNE HILL CARS 313 LINCOLN RD ADDINGTON CHRISTCHURCH Ph. (03) 338 3255 E. hillcars@es.co.nz WEDDINGS & RACES phone: 03 374 5858 363 lincoln road, addington mon - fri 9am - 5pm sat 10am - 4pm sun 10am - 2pm CHRISTMAS FUNCTIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE the ‘great’ golf ball AIR CANNON CHALLENGE 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE STILL ROCK OUTDOOR MINI PUTT Ph 384 1566 21 King Edward Tce, Woolston BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL | 50 FERRYMEAD PARK DR, FERRYMEAD PH 376-5350 | WWW.FERRYMEADGOLF.CO.Nz
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