Nor'West News: September 03, 2019
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<strong>News</strong><br />
• By Claire Booker<br />
Tuesday <strong>September</strong> 3 <strong>2019</strong><br />
PARENTING WEEK will be on<br />
for the 10th year next week.<br />
The initiative is run by The<br />
Neighbourhood Trust and<br />
is designed to empower and<br />
upskill parents.<br />
Parenting Week runs from<br />
<strong>September</strong> 9-19, and events will<br />
be held across the city.<br />
The theme is ‘helping whanau<br />
flourish’, which recognises<br />
parents have a huge influence<br />
over the development of their<br />
children, their success wellbeing<br />
and happiness.<br />
Parenting Week and trust coordinator<br />
Lee Arthur said the<br />
event is about bringing people<br />
together.<br />
“Recognising that all our kids<br />
come into the world with their<br />
own traits, personalities, and<br />
goals is great . . . sometimes<br />
positively managing these<br />
can often come with its own<br />
challenges though,” she said.<br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
Fun for mums and dads over Parenting Week<br />
“The Neighbourhood Trust<br />
is passionate about bringing<br />
together a host of resources<br />
to help parents broaden their<br />
knowledge base, whilst gaining<br />
the support they need on their<br />
parenting journey.” Mrs Arthur<br />
said.<br />
The week will have a range<br />
of workshops and expert<br />
speakers, which will cover<br />
parenting topics across all ages<br />
of children.<br />
More than 30 events will be<br />
held over the 10 days of the<br />
event, and Mrs Arthur said<br />
the trust is hoping to reach<br />
more parents this year. Many of<br />
the events are free or require a<br />
gold coin donation.<br />
Some events have a small<br />
cost for tickets, but parents are<br />
encouraged to register to secure<br />
their seats, as the sessions are<br />
filling up quickly.<br />
For a full list of events<br />
and ticket prices, visit nht.<br />
org.nz<br />
NOR’WEST NEWS<br />
WORKSHOP: Masterchef<br />
runner-up Jax Hamilton will<br />
hold a ‘love in a lunchbox’<br />
workshop as part of Parenting<br />
Week.<br />
Reading to Dogs<br />
Today, 3.30-4.30pm, at Shirley,<br />
Thursday, 3.30-4.30, at Papanui<br />
Reading to Dogs encourages<br />
children to practice their<br />
writing skills and develop a<br />
love for reading. All the dogs<br />
have been trained and tested for<br />
health, safety and temperament.<br />
Bookings required.<br />
Shirley and Papanui Libraries<br />
After School Activities<br />
Friday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Suitable for ages eight to 13.<br />
Go along for an interactive<br />
session, which includes<br />
technology, games, crafts, and<br />
books. Take your friends with<br />
you, or make some new ones.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
Knit ’n’ Yarn<br />
Today, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale,<br />
Friday, 10am-noon, at Papanui<br />
Take your knitting, crochet or<br />
another craft project and have<br />
fun with a social group. This is a<br />
free, drop-in event.<br />
Bishopdale and Papanui libraries<br />
GenConnect<br />
Today, 12.15-12.45pm<br />
If you have questions about<br />
your Ipad, smartphone or tablet,<br />
head down to GenConnect<br />
where Papanui High School<br />
students will help you for free.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
Email claire.booker@starmedia.kiwi by<br />
5pm each Wednesday<br />
Culture Exchange<br />
Friday, 3.45-4.45pm<br />
Go along and make new<br />
friends, practice your English<br />
and learn about Christchurch.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Games at Papanui<br />
Thursday, 2.30-4.30pm<br />
If you love games, head<br />
along and choose from a wide<br />
selection, including the classics,<br />
at this fun and social event. Free<br />
for all ages to enjoy. No bookings<br />
required.<br />
Papanui Library<br />
SeniorNet<br />
Wednesday, 10am<br />
SeniorNet Garden City is<br />
hosting a class for seniors (65-<br />
plus) to learn about all things<br />
technology. Learn how to use<br />
your smartphone, tablet or<br />
laptop and the mysteries of the<br />
internet. Phone 348 4499 for<br />
more information.<br />
3 Brake St, Upper Riccarton<br />
Scrabble<br />
Wednesday, 1-3pm, at<br />
Bishopdale, and 1.30-3.30pm at<br />
Shirley<br />
Play Scrabble with a friendly<br />
group. Just head down when you<br />
can. No bookings required. All<br />
materials are supplied. Free event.<br />
Bishopdale and Shirley<br />
libraries<br />
JP Clinic<br />
Today, 10am-1pm, at Papanui<br />
and Shirley, Wednesday, 10am-<br />
1pm, at Bishopdale<br />
A justice of the peace<br />
will be available to witness<br />
signatures and documents,<br />
certify document copies, hear<br />
oaths, declarations, affidavits<br />
or affirmations, as well as sign<br />
citizenship or rates rebates<br />
applications.<br />
Papanui, Shirley and<br />
Bishopdale libraries<br />
Rummikub<br />
Monday, 1-3pm<br />
Go along and play<br />
Rummikub – an exciting,<br />
interactive strategy game. Free,<br />
drop-in event.<br />
Bishopdale Library<br />
Super Saturday Storytimes<br />
Saturday, 11-11.45am<br />
Go along and encourage<br />
learning through stories. This<br />
is an interactive programme<br />
involving stories, songs, rhymes,<br />
craft and play. Free.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Bolivia<br />
Thursday, 1-3pm<br />
Go along and learn a new card<br />
game. Cards and card-holders<br />
are supplied. Phone 027 549 3828<br />
Bishopdale library<br />
Activity Zone<br />
Monday, 3.45-4.45pm<br />
The after school club has<br />
technology, games, crafts and<br />
books. This is suitable for<br />
children aged six to 10 and<br />
caregivers are asked to remain<br />
in the library during the session.<br />
Free – no bookings required.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
Mahjong<br />
Saturday, 2-4pm, at Shirley,<br />
Go along to<br />
Papanui Library<br />
on Wednesday<br />
from 10.30-<br />
11.15am and join<br />
the Christchurch<br />
Symphony<br />
Orchestra for<br />
its music trails<br />
through the<br />
library series.<br />
The performance<br />
will be filled with<br />
song, dance and<br />
storytelling. This<br />
is a free event<br />
catered especially<br />
for two to six-yearolds.<br />
No bookings<br />
required. <br />
Monday, 2-4pm, at Papanui<br />
Go along if you are<br />
interested in playing or<br />
learning about mahjong. Free.<br />
Registrations required at Shirley<br />
Library.<br />
Shirley and Papanui libraries<br />
Cards Club<br />
Friday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
This weekly cards club is<br />
on every Friday, go along and<br />
join the fun. Free, no bookings<br />
required.<br />
Shirley Library<br />
RoboFun for Adults<br />
Saturday, 10-11am<br />
Go along to Shirley Library for<br />
an introductory course looking<br />
at the world of robotics in a fun<br />
and engaging way. You don’t<br />
need to take anything with<br />
you – just a curious mind. No<br />
bookings required, just drop in.<br />
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