Nor'West News: May 20, 2021

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8 Thursday May 20 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS Ray White Bishopdale & Strowan are growing their team. Unprecedented demand and growth means we are looking for new and experienced salespeople who want to work in a collaborative, supportive and positive environment. If you are considering a career in real estate or already have experience and would like to explore what opportunities a career with Ray White Bishopdale & Strowan could bring you, get in touch today. Email mitchell.macdonald@raywhite.com for more information. Nor’West Market Snapshot - April 2021 Winter might be just around the corner but the market is still hot. Owners that are selling in the current market are benefiting hugely from strong buyer engagement as buyers are decisive and motivated to purchase. Median Sale Price $656,000 ^ 41.1% Compared to $465,000 in April 2020* Now is a great time to sell but don’t just take our word for it, check out the April statistics (*sourced from REINZ) for the Nor’West area and see the results for yourself. Curious to know what your home is worth? Call us today. 0800 YELLOW (0800 935 569) Ray White Bishopdale & Strowan 0800 YELLOW (0800 935 569) 5/333 Harewood Road, Bishopdale | 55 Blighs Road, Strowan rwbishopdale.co.nz | rwstrowan.co.nz Inline Realty Limited (Licensed REAA 2008) Total Sales Value $174.6m Total Number of Sales 196 Median Days to Sell 25 Proudly owned by Karen Ellis 021 519 275 Barry Ellis 021 519 274
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday May 20 2021 9 Rotary club funds contribute to new centre FROM OPENING a new wing at a drug rehabilitation centre to the recent success of a mammoth book fair, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale-Burnside has been busy. For more than 30 years, Odyssey House has been involved in the rehabilitation of drug and alcohol offenders. Until recently, the Burnside facility only housed men. Following a $12,000 donation raised by the rotary club, the facility can now host women formerly housed at a Motukarara retreat through the construction of a separate, eight-room block. The block was proposed as earthquake damage repairs proved too costly to make changes to the existing Greers Rd facility. It is designed to enable women to move on from the rehabilitation programme, offers opportunities for further education or to take part in a work environment This enables them to achieve a reintroduction to society and a much-reduced risk of reoffending. Said Foundation chairman David Conroy: “Bishopdale- Burnside Rotary, thanks to funds raised from major fundraising activities, were in a position to provide a sizeable HOME: Rotary Club of Bishopdale-Burnside chairman David Conroy (left) hands a $12,000 donation to Odyssey House clinical director Nigel Loughton towards a new facility for women seeking drug and alcohol rehabilitation. donation toward the building project and also identified an additional need to furnish each bedroom. “To this end, we set about encouraging seven other rotary clubs to contribute to the joint venture project.” The building is now up and running with the first few women in residence All bedrooms have a plaque recognising each Rotary club’s part in the project. Meanwhile, it has been back to business for the club’s annual Bookarama event, which was recently met with success. The event enables book lovers to browse through thousands of titles donated to the club, with each purchase going towards youth, school or charity projects. With the cancellation of last GIVING BACK: Book lovers browsed through thousands of titles at a charity Bookarama event by Rotary Club of Bishopdale-Burnside. year’s event due to Covid-19, this year’s one saw more shoppers and donations than the club has ever seen in 15 years. Rotary members were “on a high” knowing their efforts would allow the club to offer significant support to needy projects in the community. Said Keith Walker, of the rotary club: “Maybe lockdown meant people saved their books for the project; cleaned out cupboards and shelves of unused books, or maybe they just spent more time reading while confined to home. “It was wonderful to see families enjoying the atmosphere and buzz that is Bookarama and to see children head off home with just as many books as the grown-ups to keep them occupied over the coming months.” Love the Community Summerset on Cavendish’s village residents have put their range of talents to use and are holding a winter craft and bake sale to raise money for their 2021 charity of choice, the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service. Residents’ have utilised the fabulous facilities in the resident workshop to craft wooden toys and home items. The Stitching Sisters group have stitched and knitted a selection of clothing, toys and craft and our resident cooks and bakers have been creating the tastiest of jams and homemade baking. Come along and experience the best of Summerset life when the village comes together to support a great cause, and the perfect opportunity to buy gifts or treats for yourself knowing your donation goes to help others. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support. Winter Craft and Bake Sale Monday 24 May 1.30 - 3.30pm Summerset on Cavendish 147 Cavendish Road, Casebrook 03 741 2330 To find out more about Summerset, visit summerset.co.nz SUM3057_18X8
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