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2 Thursday July 1 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SOUTHERN VIEW 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 Mark Sinclair Ph: 364 7461 mark.sinclair@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 21,586 homes within The Star each week. Spreydon • Hoon Hay • Hillmorton • Cracroft Cashmere • St Martins • Somerfield Sydenham • Addington • Waltham • Opawa Beckenham • Huntsbury • Woolston what’s on this week JP Clinics Thursday, 10.30am-1.30pm, at Spreydon, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Halswell, Linwood and South Halswell, Linwood, South and Spreydon 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. Technology Help Drop-In Sessions Thursday, 2-3pm at South, Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am, at Spreydon, 2-3pm, at Halswell Halswell, South and Spreydon libraries Need help using your computer, smartphone, or tablet? Take your device to the drop-in sessions for help with general computer and internet queries. Free, no bookings required. Celebrate Matariki: Linwood Artists in Residence Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm Linwood Library The Ōtautahi Weavers will demonstrate traditional weaving techniques of their ancestors. Go along and observe. Rotary Market Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St Mah-Jong, Thursday, 1-3.30pm, 60 Vincent Pl, Opawa. If you are interested in playing Mah-Jong, go along whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. Phone Noel at 322 8636 for more information. Also at Halswell Hub, cnr Sparks and Halswell Rds, Wednesday, 12.30-2.30pm. A variety of stalls will be available, including fresh produce, jams and preserves, and recycled clothing, books and tools. Every Sunday, with all proceeds supporting the local community. For site inquiries, phone Vance at 022 382 0086. Creative Writing on Sundays Sunday, 1.30-3.30pm Linwood Library Writing group leader Jennifer will work with group members to craft, create and develop their own stories. Take some pens or pencils, paper, or a laptop. This class is free. Scrabble Monday, 2-4pm Old Stone House, Shalamar Drive, Cracroft Go along for a game with a friendly and social group. If you do not know how to play, they will teach you. $2. Phone Anne at 338 7366 for inquiries. Risingholme Singers Choir Monday, 7.30-9.30pm Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Rd, Opawa If you love singing, go along and join the friendly choir. They sing a variety of music from movies, TV shows, hit records and more. Reading music is an advantage but not essential. All welcome, especially tenors and basses. Phone Jill at 388 3235 for more information. 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 and body exercise known for its many physical and mental health benefits. First class is free. Phone Frances on 027 698 0057 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to southern@starmedia. kiwi Winter is Coming... Come try our fabulous pies and sausage rolls Open 7 Days | Phone 337 8214 Shop 2, 73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury, Christchurch We’re throwing in a free mattress. It makes the bed far more comfortable. Oceane 4 Piece Bedroom Suite with Queen Slatbed $2999 + FREE Wonderest Queen Mattress worth $1399 Valid from 23 - 29 June 2021. Free Wonderest Opulent Sleeper Queen Mattress.
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday July 1 2021 3 Couple rescue Heathcote from weeds EAGER TO be “part of the solution” and not simply onlookers, Gen and Malcolm Long have dug deep to rescue reserves and tracks from smothering weeds along the Heathcote River. The busy couple, who are part of the volunteer army working with city council staff to keep parks, reserves, paths and tracks beautiful, were highlighted during National Volunteer Week. They became involved after being impressed when a “dark, sinister, overgrown track” near the Woolston Cut was turned into a “lovely” path several years ago – thanks to a group of hardworking volunteers. Seeing a simple sign nearby seeking volunteers, they quickly joined the Laura Kent Reserve work group – “now a collection of like-minded friends who enjoy the monthly catch-up and also socialise.” Walking in the other direction one day towards Farnley Reserve in Beckenham, they found COMMUNITY: Gen and Malcolm Long (left) are part of a group of volunteers clearing weeds from the reserves and tracks along the Heathcote River. PHOTOS: NEWSLINE “tradescantia creeping over all the surfaces, convolvulus smothering smaller shrubs” and a proliferation of other weeds. “We had just become involved with the Ōpāwaho-Heathcote River Network and Gen was tasked with co-ordinating community groups working along the river to celebrate World Rivers Day,” Malcolm said. Concerned that nothing would happen at Farnley Reserve unless someone stepped forward, they “decided to create a public work day on World Rivers Day.” Malcolm said more than 50 people turned up to “attack the weeds.” Now the Friends of Farnley Reserve group gathers every month, sharing in their “pride as the reserve starts looking better and the compliments of passers-by flow.” Gen, 63, an itinerant teacher of music, and Malcolm, 66, a retired teacher and education administrator, oversee the Friends of Farnley, keeping members up to date, notifying the public of work in the area, engaging with the local community and liaising with the city council’s urban park ranger to organise workdays. They devote several hours each month to their volunteer work, but find “pleasure in seeing the river being respected” and satisfaction through restoration and regeneration. They are personally “happier and more satisfied for being involved” in protecting a special space and urge others to join in. NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS i spy a pie with my eye SERVICING • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamiltonjet.nz Small batch made from scratch, Coffee to go! i spy Food 78 Barrington street, Somerfield | phone: 03 337 0422 Thanks so much for a great auction result. The whole process with you all has been so professional and an absolute dream. My advice to anyone is always employ the best and just let them do their thing. - Darren - Phone or text 027 555 7079 REINZ Salesperson of the Year across all brands in NZ cameron.bailey@harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2021 No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2021 www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts International 2017-2020 Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008
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