Nor'West News: December 10, 2019

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8 Tuesday December 10 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Your Local Views Twenty years supporting Bishopdale community THE BISHOPDALE Community Trust celebrated its anniversary last week. Community Development Worker Chris Coles reflects on 20 years of supporting the Bishopdale Community. The initial idea for the trust was formed well before the date of the anniversary- when the trust was incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act on December 2. Eric Park, a member of the local methodist parish, had seen the work that was being done by the Bryndwr Churches Community Support Society and decided to research the need in Bishopdale for a similar group. He visited local churches to gauge their interest and support and, with representatives of local groups, the trust was founded. Although Eric is no longer part of the trust, many original trust CELEBRATION: Chris Cole reflects on 20 years of the Bishopdale Communty Trust. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN members are still actively involved today. The trust was set up to help residents and families develop skills for family and community life, and to help people with needs to be part of the community. Over the past two decades, it has successfully achieved these aims, meeting the changing needs of the community with an impressive range of activities. Looking back, BCT has run courses on leadership, self-esteem and confidence, parenting, first aid, cooking and many more helpful skills and activities. It’s run family camps, garage sales, antique shows, games and has mentored, supported and welcomed new residents to the area. The trust has been home to groups interested in gardening, craft, yoga, walking, and games, as well as hosting regular coffee mornings and community lunches where folk can get together, have a bite to eat and a good old natter. None of this would have been possible without active involvement and support from the wonderful Bishopdale community. Whilst usually employing a small number of part-time staff, a huge amount of work over the years has been carried out by volunteers. Currently BCT has over sixty volunteers; people who care enough to freely give their time to make Bishopdale a better place to live, work and play. Here’s to the next twenty years. Roadworks cause restaurant closure • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding A BANGLADESHI restaurant has become a casualty of the ongoing Riccarton Rd roadworks. Nobanno manager Christopher Palma said the roadworks were the “last straw”. The site near the intersection of Clarence St and Straven Rd is its third location in Christchurch in 12 years. The restaurant first opened on the corner of Armagh and Colombo St in the central city before it was destroyed in the February, 2011, earthquake. “We lost everything in the earthquake,” Mr Palma said. They then moved to Ferry Rd in Ferrymead, but the business suffered there too from roadworks. “We have gone through loss after loss, it is heartbreaking,” he said. The city council halting roadworks on Riccarton Rd to help businesses leading into Christmas had come too late, he said. “It is not enough because the damage has been done,” Mr Palma said. The year of ongoing roadworks NOR’WEST NEWS had put the restaurant in debt, he said. Mr Palma is now job hunting. Since February, Fulton Hogan has been working on the Harakeke to Matipo Sts section of Riccarton Rd. Dumplings on Riccarton owner Peter Wah said it has been a very “strenuous” past six months. On top of a family tragedy which forced the business to close temporaily, the roadworks were also causing major issues attracting customers. “It has been quieter, it is very hard to make up for all those losses we will never catch up. In any business, you need car parks on the front,” Mr Wah said. But he had very loyal customers who have helped in every way they can. They don’t plan to close. He is concerned businesses on Riccarton Rd will lose most of its car parking following the roadworks. The city council said when work is completed there will be time-restricted parking provided to the east of Rotherham St and south of Riccarton Rd. Our region of Canterbury can boast easy access to many wonderful recreational spaces and as we head into the summer holidays, this is a great way to spend time with friends or family. We love taking our dog down to the Groynes, so I enjoyed being invited as local MP to be a judge at the opening of the new Kaiapoi Dog Park. Dog parks provide great opportunities for community building and I’m thrilled we now have another venue for our residents to meet new friends and connect to old ones. My community constituent clinics in the Papanui RSA are proving popular, with great uptake within the community. I enjoyed meeting with Northern Christchurch constituents in back-to-back meetings last week. I’m here to help, so if you or someone you know needs help, please email belfast@parliament.govt.nz . Meeting with the White Ribbon riders during their ride through Canterbury to raise awareness around domestic violence was a great way to hear more about this powerful initiative and the life-changing work so many of our fellow Cantabrians are undertaking to prevent domestic violence and mental-health issues in our communities. Well done to all the participants and everyone who supported them. From my family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and healthy new year. I’m looking forward to continuing to work hard for you in 2020. I entered my previous career in the mentalhealth field because I wanted to make a difference and politics is a way of continuing to make that difference. It’s through being accessible to you and ensuring our region has the infrastructure and resources we need that I can be an effective and relevant MP.
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tuesday December 10 2019 9 WITH MARY IN FAITH TĀTOU KO MERE E WHAKAPONO ANA FROM THE BOARD As the school year draws to a close, it is wonderful to see students’ hard work and commitment honoured at prizegiving ceremonies. Well done on your achievements. This year the Board has been working closely with the Bishop and the Diocese Property Group in overseeing planning for our new school at Papanui in 2023. Alongside technical work, students and staff have been contributing, through workshops, a survey and providing input into the development of our cultural narrative, which will be reflected in the new school buildings and grounds. While this whole new layer of work progresses, Marian College continues to deliver high quality teaching and learning and providing wonderful opportunities and experiences for students. Thank you to Marian staff, Marian College Foundation, PTA, the Bishop and the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch for your support this year. We have been thrilled by the steady growth of Rauru – for past students and staff of Marian College, St Mary’s College Christchurch and McKillop College. To reconnect with us, please register on the Marian website and follow us on Facebook. Finally, congratulations to our 2019 graduates. We trust the gospel values will guide you well, as you venture forth beyond the school gates. We wish you all the very best. With blessings Jan Paterson, Chair Congratulations to Marian College Dux 2019 Rebecca Everingham (left) and Proxime Accessit Samantha Price (right). ESSAY WINNER CHRISTMAS HOME BAKING Congratulations to Malaika Sequeira who has won the Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development prize, senior category. This year the essay and multimedia topic was Enabling Communities – Everyone has a part to play. Malaika’s winning essay described how to enable communities to ensure the spirit of participation is extended to everyone, regardless of intellectual, physical, mental or social challenges. She showed a sound understanding of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, such as Human Dignity, the Common Good, Solidarity and Subsidiarity. Malaika won a cash prize for herself and her class and the Justice and Peace Cup for Marian to appreciate for a year. www.mariancollege.school.nz | 03 385 8449 | exec@mariancollege.school.nz The giving season lasts all year at Marian, with every student completing at least six hours of meaningful service within the school and community. Recently some of our Year 9 and 10 students organised gift-wrapped home baking and hand-made Christmas cards for families attending the Tafesilafa’i Early Learning Centre. Marian College has a long tradition of service – both students and staff are actively involved. Pictured here from left are Anna-Naina Aileone, Taylor Poole- Nicholas, Emma-Grace Bainbridge and TELC Manager Palepa Letiu. TELC is located alongside Marian College on Barbadoes Street. Like and follow us! @mariancollegechch
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