Nor'West News: September 03, 2020

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2 Thursday September 3 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 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-year-olds. No bookings required. NOR’WEST NEWS 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 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 The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap, Wednesday and Thursday, all day, Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre. If you have leftover plants and seeds, go along and share them with the community. Vegetable, herb, flower and heritage seeds are welcome. to 19-years-old. Free, no booking 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, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. Friends of the Library Booktalk Tuesday, 12.30-1.30pm Fendalton Library Rodney Laredo, author of To Hell With Poverty, will be speaking about his best-selling books. He will also be speaking about his book, Informally Royal, which follows the story of a husband and wife photographic team who recorded the British Royal Family in private from the 1930s until 1966. Refreshments provided. Gold coin admission. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Shirley Library A relaxed, non-threatening event designed to encourage children to practice reading skills and develop a love for reading. Registration required. Phone 941 7923 to register. Discover Christchurch’s best pet accommodation • Daycare - all breeds • Long stay/short stay Call now to book in your fur baby, inspections welcome anytime! ALAMEDA KENNELS & CATTERY 271 Dyers Road | Ph 384 1297 www.alameda.nz For all your pre-loved spring fashion, come and see us! ✓ Designer brands ✓ Women’s wear ✓ Men’s wear ✓ Family clothing ✓ Formal wear eftPoS only! and So much more! VISIT US AT ONE OF OUR FANTASTIC LOCATIONS! 310Am - 4pm, 7 dAyS A wEEk Sydenham 39 Battersea Street PaPanui 472 Cranford Street hornby 94 Shands Road
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday September 3 2020 3 News Lack of younger volunteers • From page 1 During the lockdown, the organisation was kept busy, with its foodbank service experiencing a 50 per cent increase in demand, highlighting the need to have more hands on deck. “We always need more volunteers; we don’t have enough,” said Burn. In the Volunteering NZ report, involving 3000 people in the voluntary sector across the country, 35.8 per cent of respondents noted an ageing volunteer workforce as a concern, and a lack of younger volunteers. During the pandemic, many vulnerable volunteers, young and old, were forced to stop volunteering in order to protect their health, which further decreased workforces. Volunteering Canterbury strategy and finance manager Alison Marshall said many organisations have had to “rethink” the way they ran their volunteer programmes since the lockdown. “Lockdown, and then the impact of different levels, has meant that they have had to, for example, factor in social distancing, taking extra precautions where their regular volunteer team includes older adults or those who may be vulnerable,” she said. “Re-thinking and re-organising the way you do things is always challenging, especially for organisations that are already often stretched and working around tight time frames.” A “spike of interest” in people wanting to volunteer in Canterbury since the lockdown was put down to the increased sense DECLINE: Alison Marshall and Glenda Martin say a desire for episodic work affects volunteer rates in the region. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN of community or a change in circumstances, said Marshall. But feelings of uncertainty about the future – as it was highlighted post-earthquakes and now, Covid-19 – reflected people’s readiness to make longterm commitments, hindering recruitment rates. “Many prospective volunteers are seeking one-off, shorter-term or episodic volunteering opportunities,” said Marshall. “This can be a challenge as it takes time and resources to recruit, orientate and train volunteers; something which is limited for many. “Volunteering can provide a sense of focus and positiveness at a time of uncertainty. Knowing that you are making a positive difference is really good for people’s mental health,’’ she said. Cycleway construction under way WORK ON the first two sections of a $31.4 million cycleway linking Papanui with southern Christchurch has now started, the city council has confirmed. The route will be used by commuters and students from 13 schools across the city. It will connect to the Quarryman’s Trail, Little River Link, South Express, Uni–Cycle and Northern Line cycle routes once it was completed. The city council transport planning and delivery manager Lynette Ellis said the cycling network was already having a major effect on the city, making it safer and easier for people to cycle. “During the pandemic lockdown, we clearly saw the positive impact of less traffic on our streets and environment,” said Ellis. “It will cover a busy and populous area of Christchurch that is projected to grow and develop. “The Nor’West Arc cycleway will provide an alternative travel option by providing easy access to work sites, the University of Canterbury and many primary, intermediate and secondary schools across this side of the city.’’ ‘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 massage for dad Treat your dad to a lovely relaxing destressing 30 minute back, neck, head and shoulder massage for only $45 Euphoria body & beauty clinic Harewood Road, Bishopdale (inside the YMCA) Phone 359 3445 | www.euphoriabodybeauty.com HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Spring Specials!! 90% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 18 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” WE’RE OPEN! Order your cake online today! OPEN 7 DAYS Contactless Pick-Up Click & Collect Edgeware | 205a Hills Road | Ph. 03 386 0222 | Hornby | 413 Main South Road | Ph. 03 925 9935 thecheesecakeshop.co.nz Don’t forget Dad this Father’s Day! SEPTEMBER 6 th
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