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10 Tuesday February 5 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday February 5 2019 11 News Photography exhibition showcases the ‘many faces’ of Linwood • By Matt Slaughter ALASDAIR WRIGHT is combining his 55-year love affair with cameras and photography with his love for the area he lives in. The Linwood resident is one of 12 photographers with work on display at an exhibition focusing on the community and its diversity. The Many Faces of the Inner City East/Linwood exhibition was set to open yesterday at the Linwood Community Arts Centre and Eastside Gallery. Wright, 59, said he has been living in Linwood for seven years and has seen it go through huge changes since the earthquakes. He said the aim of his photographs is to document what Linwood was like before the changes occurred and the past is forgotten. “It’s important to record things because when you think I’ll take that photo now and don’t have a camera and go back a few days or years later, the case may Alasdair Wright be that they’re gone.” Wright said Linwood’s population and landscape has changed. He said showcasing this in the photographs was key. “It’s important to see the changing face of Linwood because we’ve got a wide gamut of society around here.” “You can travel the world without even having to leave home.” Linwood Community Arts Centre and Eastside Gallery exhibition coordinator Shirley Scarlett said the display was about Linwood residents like Wright “defining the neighbourhood on their own terms.” Ms Scarlett said the exhibition was also about breaking down the stereotypes that could sometimes have a negative effect on how others viewed Linwood. “The exhibition focuses on celebrating and delving deeper into a community that doesn’t always get the best coverage.” It was about “capturing the good and the beautiful alongside the challenges and concerns” of the community, she said • Matt Slaughter THE SEASIDE Toy Library hopes an open day will make it a haven for toy lovers and their families. The library, which operates out of St Luke’s Church in South New Brighton, will host the event on March 9 from 9.30amnoon. It aims to promote the library to people in the area and attract new members. Seaside Toy Library chairman Andy Dimond said it was one of many businesses in the east that had a hard time after the earthquakes. “The library did struggle financially and struggled with attracting membership and volunteers.” Since then, Mr Dimond said the toy library had employed a part-time librarian and this had helped it gain some stability. However, he said word needed to get out if the library should be used to its full potential. “There are a lot of young families in the area who don’t know about the toy library, how much it costs and when we operate, so this is a good opportunity to promote the library and also build relationships in the local area,” he said. The toy library’s committee will meeting on February 14 to Local News Now Toy library open day Fire rages, homes at risk PLAY TIME: Seaside Toy Library, which runs out of St Luke’s Church in South New Brighton will host an open day to attract new visitors and get to know the community. discuss further details about the day, including the sorts of entertainment and food that will be offered. You can have this Paramount Pool installed in your back yard for less than $20,000* Receive a FREE pool cover valued up to $1,200 when ordering a pool package before 28th February. Do you have doubts your earthquake repairs have been done properly? An inground swimming pool doesn’t have to cost a fortune! 75 Blenheim Road, Christchurch Freephone: 0800 POOL QUIP Phone: 03 343 3441 Email: paramount.chc@xtra.co.nz Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm www.paramountpools.co.nz Paramount Pools and Poolquip NZ *Based on actual costs of the pictured pool (6.1m X 3.7m) including Paramount Pool package** ($8,600), installation & landscaping. **All packages come complete with ladder, pump, filter, plumbing and accessories. Don’t leave it until it’s too late. Sign up with us for a free foundation report. Claims Resolution Service Ltd Ph: 03 377 8855 | 130 Ferry Road, Christchurch E: reception@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz NO WIN NO FEE
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