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2 Thursday August 27 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 28,748 homes within The Star each week. Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan what’s on this week Wā Pēpi: Babytimes Thursday, 10.30-11am Shirley and Fendalton libraries Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is an interactive programme including music, movement, rhymes and a story. Recommended for under two-yearolds. No bookings required. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, 11am-5pm, Friday, 11am- 5pm, Monday, 11am-5pm, Tuesday, 2-5pm, Wednesday, 11am-5pm Fendalton Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice. They take the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. Phone 941 7923 for more information. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at Fendalton, Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood Fendalton and Redwood libraries Take your knitting, crochet or other craft projects and have fun with a social group. This is a free, drop-in event. The Zone @ Shirley Thursday, 4-5pm Shirley Library Go along and get to know other like-minded teenagers. Go headto-head on the PlayStation, mix music with GarageBand, get creative with green screen or play classic board games. Suitable for ages 12 to 19-years-old. Free, no booking required. Upskilling Course, Wednesday, 9.30-11.30am, Shirley Library Go along if you need to work towards your learner’s driver licence test and improve your reading, writing, maths, and computer skills. Free for NZ residents and citizens. Phone 379 1916 to enrol. Card Club Friday, 1.30-3.30pm Shirley Library This weekly card club will be held every Friday. Go along and join the fun. Free, no bookings required. Mahjong Group Saturday, 1-3.30pm, at Shirley, Monday, 1-4pm, at Papanui Shirley and Papanui libraries Go along to the free event if you are interested in playing or learning about Mahjong. JP Clinic Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Shirley and Papanui, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale Bishopdale, Fendalton and Shirley libraries A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, NOR’WEST NEWS affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event designed to encourage children to practise reading skills and develop a love for reading. Phone 941 7923 to register. GenConnect Tuesday, 12.15-12.45pm Papanui Library If you have questions about your smartphone or tablet, ask an expert for advice. Free, no bookings required. Scrabble Club Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm Shirley Library Play Scrabble with a friendly group. All materials supplied. Head along when you can. Free, no bookings required. NEW PRODUCT Try our VEGAN pie Are you taking Warfarin? At Unichem Bishopdale, we can do INR tests in the pharmacy! Ask us how we can help you easily and conveniently manage your warfarin and INR tests. Baking fresh eachday since 1986 OPEN 7 DAYS - 34 on site car parks! Corner of Innes Road & Cranford Street, St Albans Phone 03 355 6921 | /kiddscakes Order online at www.kiddscakes.co.nz
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday August 27 2020 3 News Cricket nets to meet safety concerns • By Bea Gooding MEMBERS OF the Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club are relieved their voices have been heard following the approval of replacement cricket nets at Elmwood Park. A number of amendments were made to the controversial proposal after safety concerns were raised by residents near David Wakefield the area, along with fears the space would turn into a “cricket park.” The 20-year ground lease – four lanes covering 518 sq m – was approved by the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board as the existing nets were earthquake-damaged and deemed unsafe. Said club committee member David Wakefield: “It’s definitely a bit of a relief, but at the same time we’re glad that we feel like there’s been a resolution struck between residents who had concerns with what was proposed.” The club raised $100,000 towards the facility’s rebuild over three years which will be available for the public to use. Changes to the proposal included a compromise of soft nets that can be retracted during the off-season, halving in length, in addition to a new pavilion that is due to be built. There was strong community support for the new facility to go ahead, with 361 out of 400 public submissions in favour of the amended proposal. Key themes against the proposal included the structure’s scale having “detrimental” effects on the parks’ amenity and RELIEF: The old cricket nets at Elmwood Park will be replaced. They will coincide with a new pavilion. heritage value, and additional park users outside the community causing traffic and parking issues. “The existing nets already take up too much of the park as it is, and it’s difficult to avoid the balls. I feel it will adversely affect the enjoyment of the park by many,” Lesley Airey said in a submission opposing the plan. Wakefield was satisfied the safety concerns had been addressed. “Definitely, our concerns regarding safety were fundamentally the reasons why we looked to replace the current nets,” he said. “[They] won’t have to worry about flying cricket balls.” Community board chairman David Cartwright said the lease best meets the needs of the club and cricketers of all ages, while also acknowledging community concerns over its scale. “The club has shown it has taken local residents’ concerns about the size and scale of the nets seriously. The proposal they’ve come back with, for soft nets that can be fully removed during the off-season, helps address these concerns,” he said. Elmwood Park has had “a long association with cricket,” he added. “The cricket club is an important focal point for the local community, with 92 per cent of the club’s junior members living within a 5km radius of Elmwood Park. “The new enclosed nets will make the park environment safer, and will provide a secure training facility for players, without hampering other park users.” The nets will sit parallel to the tennis courts on the eastern side of the park away from neighbouring homes. The club was in the process of securing building and resource consents for them and aim to complete the new complex during coming cricket season. oN sAle Now! Now only $35.80 Plus $5 P&H per copy AvAilAble from stAr mediA: Level One, 359 Lincoln Road Addington, Christchurch Phone 379 7100 ‘CEREC’ & cosmetic dentistry Wisdom tooth removal Painless, high quality dentistry Sedation dentistry Experienced, conscientious team Experienced hygienists OPEN SATURDAYS 355 9380 144 Cranford Street www.stalbansdentalcentre.co.nz Specializing in E-Cigarettes, Vaporizers and smoking essentials. We have the highest quality of E-Cigarettes and vaporizers for both beginners and advanced vapers. 18B MAIN NORTH RD, PAPANUI | PH 354 6000 | WWW.SHOSHA.NZ “After initially trying to sell my house through another company, I changed to Cameron Bailey who achieved a sale at auction. I was impressed with the communication and service I received from Cameron and his team. In fact it was obvious from my dealings with Harcourts gold that there is a great team culture throughout Harcourts gold as a whole, with many people committed to achieving a good result.” - Jill - 26A PETERBOROUGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL CAMERON BAILEY Phone or text 027 555 7079 No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2020 cameron.bailey@harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2020 Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts International 2017-2020 Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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