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2 Thursday April 15 2021 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 Alana Powell Ph: 962 8753 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 24,894 homes within The Star each week. Templeton • Islington • Hei Hei • Broomfield Halswell • Oaklands • Westlake • Hornby • Ilam Wigram • Sockburn • Church Corner • Avonhead Hyde Park • Russley • Riccarton Park • Riccarton what’s on this week JP Clinic Thursday, 9.30am-12.30pm, at Hornby, Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Halswell and Upper Riccarton Fendalton, Hornby, Halswell and Upper Riccarton libraries A justice of the peace will be available to members of the community to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates rebates applications. This service is free. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Thursday, 10.30am-2.30pm, Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Upper Riccarton, Thursday, 2-3.30pm, at Fendalton, Saturday, 1-3pm, at Halswell, Tuesday, 10am-noon, at Hornby Fendalton, Halswell, Hornby and Upper Riccarton libraries Take your knitting, crochet, stitching or any other handcraft and enjoy the company of others. Share skills and be inspired. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9am-5pm Hornby Library Citizen’s Advice Bureau provides free, confidential advice to everyone. They take the time to listen and equip you with information, options and support that fit your needs. Free, phone 349 5236 for more information. GenConnect Thursday, 1-1.45pm Upper Riccarton Library If you have questions about your smartphone or tablet, ask an expert for advice. Free, no bookings required. Free Legal Advice Thursday, 6.15-8.15pm Hornby Library A lawyer will be available to answer your legal questions. Take relevant documents. Free. No bookings required. WESTERN NEWS Stained Glass Leaves, Monday, 10.30-11.30am, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre. Catch the sun and create a colourful leafy craft to hang in your window. Free, no nookings required. Technology Help Drop-In Sessions Monday, 2-3pm Hornby Library These free drop-in sessions are available to help you with specific issues including using email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, using electronic resources and any other general computer-related queries. Go along with your laptop, tablet, smartphone or use one of the desktop computers if you need help with anything digital. Family History Wednesday, 11am-1pm Upper Riccarton Library A volunteer from the Riccarton branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists will be available to help you with finding your family history online. Meet at the family history computer. Mah-Jong Group Wednesday, 1-3 pm Upper Riccarton Library If you are interested in playing Mah-Jong, go along whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to western@starmedia. kiwi
WESTERN NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday April 15 2021 3 Junk recyclers to benefit from grant GAIL CARSON literally has a “feel” for creating a valuable resource from discarded junk. For more than 20 years, she has picked over the items on offer at non-profit recycling space Creative Junk to put together tactile books for blind and lowvision children. She said that the craft items “are not junk at all,” describing the organisation as “a wonderful place where resources are recycled and reused.” “I visited Creative Junk for more than 20 years, having run a volunteer group that makes tactile - feel and touch - books for local blind and visually impaired children.” Creative Junk, which saves a huge range of potentially landfill-bound items for recycling, has recently benefited from a $9750 grant from the city council’s Strengthening Communities Fund. Now retired and a volunteer, Carson said she “spent a lot of time searching the shelves for anything to help make the tactile books.” “I was always looking for red leather for animal tongues or green leather for frogs,” she said. “Buttons, corks, feathers, fine corrugated card, magnets, musical cards, sheep’s wool, textured wallpaper – my list was endless. I never knew what we would need until a book was being prepared. Now that I have retired, I have recently joined Creative Junk as a volunteer to help sort the tremendous amount of resources donated.” For 40 years, the organisation has promoted the importance of recycling through creative and imaginative use. Children, early childhood education centres, schools and recreations groups and those with disabilities all make the most of the space and on-site activities. Co-ordinator Christine Gayton said that the charity “shows people how to create heaps of wonderful things and even potentially grow a business while developing their skills.” “It is amazing how many people can benefit from Creative Junk,” she said. “We are often out in the community, working with people to show how they can use our recyclable material to create incredible things. SUSTAINABILITY: Co-ordinator Christine Gayton sorts through a range of colourful items at Creative Junk. PHOTO: NEWSLINE “Our space users not only find an outlet for their creative tendencies and a cost-efficient and waste-friendly option to the creative process, they can also connect with others who have a similar passion, and build friendships through regular craft events. “We only make a small portion of our income through the sale of resources and rely on the generosity of the community to remain open – so the council grant is very valuable for day-today costs and many communityfocused activities,’’ Gayton said. New chaplain appointed at St Margaret’s STEPHANIE CLAY has plenty of experience behind her as St Margaret’s College newest chaplain. The reverend will provide spiritual and well-being support for the students, staff and community and joins the college from the Anglican Parish of Amberley where she has been vicar for five years. Facilitating Stephanie Clay positive growth in a holistic way through love, care, compassion and encouragement is something Clay said she feels passionately about and is looking forward to achieving this through worship, relationship building and outreach. The college’s executive principal, Diana Patchett said the role of chaplain was at the heart of the school. “Our college was founded 111 years ago by Bishop Julius and while the Anglican faith remains at the heart of who we are, the work of the Chaplain far exceeds that of spirituality. Clay will join St Margaret’s College in July. Special Pricing for the Weekend Lunch and Dinner Extra buffet items... Roasted Beef Ribeye Whole Salmon Beef Sirloin on the BBQ Oysters Lamb Aromatic Spiced Duck plus a Glass of Bubbles and a treat for Mum! Terms & Conditions: Please contact your nearest Valentines Restaurant for Pricing. No discounted offers can be used during this promotional period BOOK NOW 0800 VAL BUFFET valentines.co.nz
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