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2 Bay Harbour News Wednesday April 14 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz what’s on this week 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 Samantha Mythen Ph: 021 919 917 samantha.mythen@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Jo-Anne Fuller Ph: 364 7425 jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 10,514 homes every week. Brookhaven • Heathcote • Ferrymead Redcliffs • Mt Pleasant • Sumner • Lyttelton Diamond Harbour • Governors Bay • Akaroa Living on a Carbon Neutral Planet Thursday, 7pm The Portal, 54 Oxford St, Lyttelton This is a Lyttelton Harbour Time Bank Learning Exchange event, beginning a conversation of what life might be like over the next 20 years with guest speaker Pat Scott. She has recently moved to Lyttelton after living in Taieri, Otago, for the last 60 years. She is passionate about the natural world, our environment and our mutual relationship with the planet. Create n Connect Art and Craft Group Thursday, 10am-noon St Andrews, 148 Main Rd, Redcliffs Company and creativity. Take your own project along. $3 per session. Phone Beth for more information 022 678 1252. Community Garden Working Bee Thursday, 10-11.30am Mt Pleasant Community Centre Garden Contribute time and sweat to the Mt Pleasant community garden. Join Jocelyn at this weekly working bee. The garden is located between the community centre and the kindergarten. Sumner Silver Band Thursday, 7-8.30pm Redcliffs School, Beachville Rd Women’s Sensational Sixties and Beyond Fitness Class, Wednesday, 6pm, Redcliffs Bowling Club, James St. A fun, whole body strength and stretch class to funky music, with groovy moves and different exercise equipment. Suitable for active seniors able to get down and up off the floor. $10 per class, pay as you come. Phone Ruthy Ruthless for more information 027 366 1200. All welcome to attend the band’s regular rehearsals to either just listen or to become part of the band. They can provide instruments and encourage returning players of all ages. Phone Peter Croft for more information 384 9534 Canvas & Clay Exhibition Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-4pm Stoddart Cottage Gallery, Lower Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour Epic action paintings of four heroic servicemen by John Barry and friendly animals in three dimensions by “rustic” potter Ruth Willis are featured in this month’s exhibition at historic Stoddart Cottage Gallery in Diamond Harbour. Canvas & Clay continues throughout April. Woolston Weekly Rotary Market Sunday, 9am-noon Woolston Club, Hargood St The local growers and producers sell their fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, meat, cheese, bread, herbs and plants at the market every week. Support the locals, everyone is welcome. Sumner Bridge Club Monday 7.15pm, Wednesday 1pm 57 Dryden St, Sumner For fun, friendly and competitive bridge. If you have any questions, send an email to sumnerbridgeclub@ gmail.com Tai Chi: Meditation in motion Tuesday and Friday, 7-8.30pm St Anne’s School hall, 739 Ferry Rd Tai Chi is a low impact mind-body exercise practice, known for its many physical and mental health benefits. Classes are fun, with a focus on learning, and are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Phone Frances 027 698 0057 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to samantha. mythen@starmedia.kiwi
Wednesday April 14 2021 Bay Harbour News Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Disappointment at supermarket closure • By Samantha Mythen END OF AN ERA: The Redcliffs Four Square supermarket will close its doors on April 24. SHOPPERS ARE disappointed but not surprised about the impending closure of the Four Square supermarket in Redcliffs. Foodstuffs has announced the supermarket will close its doors on April 24. Imre Speizer lives in Sumner and often shopped at Four Square. “I am displeased at the closing, however, I am not surprised as the number of shoppers was always dwindling,” he said. When the Four Square reopened as New World in 2015 after being rebuilt as a result of earthquake damage, Speizer thought it would slowly take off. In a normal, non-Covid world, it would have grown in use, he said. However, the shop re-branded as Four Square in June 2020, a move Speizer said, was too hasty. “If the goal was to increase the numbers of shoppers, the brand change did not make sense,’’ Speizer said. “Four Square typically being more expensive than other supermarkets.’’ Nancy Meherne is 92-years-old and also lives in Sumner. She said she will be sad to see the shop close because of its convenience, however, she usually shops at Countdown in Ferrymead anyway because it is much cheaper. Said Meherne: “It is understandable it is closing. There weren’t ever many people there, sometimes I was the only one.” Margaret McKie, agreed with Meherne on her sentiments of shopping somewhere cheaper – she usually does her larger shops at Pak’n Save. Said Tim Donaldson, general manager retail, Foodstuffs South Island: “We would like to thank our loyal Redcliffs customers for supporting the store over the last 20 years – it’s always a sad day to close a store and we very much wish things had turned out differently.” Foodstuffs South Island is looking at alternative options for the use of the building following closure, which may include selling or leasing the site. •HAVE YOUR SAY: Where will you shop now? Email samantha.mythen@ starmedia.kiwi your views on the closure of Redcliffs Four Square. DISPLEASED: Sumner resident Imre Speize is disappointed Four Square will close. UPSET: Sumner resident Nancy Meherne says the closure is understandable because of the lack of customers. NEWS 3 In Brief COBB COTTAGE REPAIRS The city council together with the Botanic Gardens and garden parks are close to repairing the Cobb Cottage at Ferrymead. There will be a garden beside the cottage with emphasis on the history of the cottage garden. The Botanic Gardens wish the local community to be involved long term in helping out in the garden. Any local persons or group wishing to be involved can phone Jude Turner 384 9320. SKIPPER REVALIDATED Heather McDonald, a member of the Sumner Lifeboat Institution has been revalidated as a coastguard rescue vessel skipper, officially known as an ISC Master. This is a rigorous assessment that must be completed every five years to ensure the vessel’s skipper is still meeting the required standards. McDonald has volunteered at Sumner Lifeboat for more than 25 years. DIAMOND HARBOUR PICNIC A picnic is planned for Sunday at 39 Waipapa Ave, Diamond Harbour, to celebrate the signing of the land’s lease to Friends of Te Ra. The group is planning to cultivate the area as a green space, including being a habitat for native species and a relaxing space for the community. All welcome. HIKING BOOTS & SHOES real estate get smart... get SOLD! For men, women and children From $79.95 to $250 47c Garlands Road, Woolston Phone 389 3431 www.thefootwearfactory.co.nz GOVERNOR’S BAY - ALLANDALE 4 BEDROOM PROPERTY OR SECTION WITH SEA VIEWS WANTED We are looking to relocate to Governor’s Bay - Allandale area and are currently looking for a section or 4 bed property with sea views and a cracking outdoor space for our inquisitive toddler. If you have a property suitable or a section you are considering selling we would love to hear from you. Contact Noelle Fox 027 52 50 250 ADULT NOVELTY PRODUCTS SENT DISCREETLY TO YOUR DOOR Lingerie • Sex Toys www.r18store.co.nz • Full Service • FREE Appraisals Debra Hakaraia P 03 384 8600 M 0275 620 420 www.smartrealestate.co.nz Care & Compassion We pride ourselves on the very highest level of service If you are thinking about the future, we can help you explore pre-payment and pre-planning options. Contact us for a Free Information Pack. We offer funeral information talks to groups. Please call us for a speaker to come to you. Mark Glanville Manager & Funeral Director (03) 379 0196 | www.simplicity.co.nz Mike Chandler Funeral Director Nick Allwright Funeral Director
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