Nor'West News: August 28, 2018

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Tuesday August 28 2018
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NOR’WEST NEWS
Email ashleigh.monk@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
JP Clinic
Tuesday, 10am-1pm
A justice of the peace will be
available to members of the community
to witness signatures and
documents, certify document
copies, hear oaths, declarations,
affidavits or affirmations as well
as sign citizenship, sponsorship
or rates rebates applications.
There is no charge for this service.
Fendalton and Papanui
libraries
A Laugh with Carlton –
Comedy Night
Tuesday, 7.30-10pm
Go along to the Carlton for
a laugh and a celebration of
Christchurch’s rapidly growing
comedy scene. There will be a
mix of new talent and seasoned
professionals. Admission is free.
Event runs every Tuesday night.
Carlton Bar and Eatery, 1
Papanui Rd
Scrabble Club
Wednesday, 1-3pm
Go along and enjoy a friendly
game of Scrabble in the library.
Boards will be provided but you
are welcome to take your own.
No need to book, just turn up
and play.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
and Community Centre, 13
Bishopdale Court
Technology Help Drop-in
Sessions
Thursday, 10-11am
These free drop-in sessions are
available to help you with specific
issues, such as using email,
searching the internet, using the
library catalogue, using electronic
resources and any other
general computer-related queries.
Go along with your laptop, tablet,
or smartphone or use one of the
desktop computers if you need
help with anything digital. This
session is free and no bookings
are required.
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library
and Community Centre, 13
Bishopdale Court
Reading to Dogs
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm
These sessions have been
designed to provide a relaxed and
non-threatening atmosphere to
encourage children to practice
and develop a love of reading.
This programme uses dogs
which are pets of the city council
animal management team and
have been trained and tested for
health, safety and temperament.
Sessions are 15min. Phone 941
7923 to book a spot.
Head along and join a Hatha Yoga class to encourage your body to move. Suitable for all ages.
Held every Thursday, 6.15-7.15pm at the St Albans Tennis Club, 37 Dover St.
Papanui Library, 35 Langdons
Rd
Knit ’n’ Yarn
Thursday 2-3.30pm
Go along and enjoy a chat with
others as you knit. For anyone
who loves to knit or wants to
learn.
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd
Building Kiwi boys into Kiwi
ICONZ
Thursday 6-7.30pm
ICONZ Adventure is a fun
programme for boys aged 8-10
years of age. It’s about doing
activities together, where men are
mentoring the boys and teaching
life skills along the way. There is
a $4 weekly charge, but you are
welcome to come and check us
out for free for the first night.
The McFaddens Centre, St
Albans Baptist Church, 64
McFaddens Rd
Beginners Quilting and
patchwork
Thursday, 10am
Tote bags and fabric teddybear
making. Also china cup pin
cushions and other items to
be made. Gold coin donation,
morning tea supplied. Phone
Linda for more information on
354 5901.
Emmett Street Community
Church, 106 Emmett St
Live Music
Friday, from 7.30pm
Live music every week in
Embers at the Papanui Club.
The Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers
Arms Rd
Papanui Mega’s Kids
Club
Saturday, 11-3pm
Go along to Mitre 10 Mega
Papanui for kids’ arts and crafts
every weekend. No need to book
just go and enjoy the fun.
54 Harewood Rd
Dads Group
Saturday 10-11.30am
The Dads Group, is a new
partnership between The
Canterbury Men’s Centre,
Plunket and Father and Child
Trust. It is a safe place where
dads can go and share their
experiences pre and post birth.
There will be trained staff to
support the group process and
provide relevant information as
requested by the group.
357 Gloucester St
Robin Slow | Brian Flintoff
Tohu
‘To Think’
‘A mark, a sign.’
‘Anything serving as a reminder – token of rememberance”
Little River Gallery shows for the second time a collaborative exhibition by Robin Slow (painting), Brian Flintoff
(carving) and Bob Bickerton (soundscape). This year they follow on in the tradition of visually forwarding
histories and stories to be reflected on and become immersed in.
Robin Slow an artist whose work is also held in private collections, galleries and marae throughout the country
has used paint to create traditional forms used in conjunction with natural forms. The method of producing the
work has a traditional background but there has been an evolving of techniques and materials. This series of
works takes some traditional tohu, be it in the form of the composition, the patterns created or the creatures. It
explores the past and present to produce another tohu and that is the sign towards the future.
For many years, Brian Flintoff has created taonga puoro (musical instruments) for players and musicians
throughout the country. Not only do these create unique sounds but he has carved into them the stories and
histories that are woven into their function. His works are held in many major galleries throughout the world as
well as collections and marae here in Aotearoa.
From the painted images, carvings and reference points each has used in their works, Bob Bickerton created a
CD to enhance aspects visually but aurally as well to form a piece to be contemplated on and be enriched by.
Tohu (signs) surround us manifesting before and through our differing senses. Presented as a-tinana
(physical) and wha wairua (spiritual) appearances, patterns, actions, sounds of the surrounding environment
encompassing the seen and unseen, the ora and the mate.
style
noun
elegance and sophistication.
synonyms: flair, grace, poise,
polish, suaveness, urbanity,
chic, finesse, taste, class,
comfort, luxury, affluence,
wealth, opulence, lavishness.
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