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2 Thursday July 29 2021 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 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz what’s on this week Clothes Swap Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm South Library If your wardrobes and drawers are overflowing, the clothing swap is for you. Go along and donate old clothing for 13 to 24-year-olds. Must be clean. Items can include accessories and shoes. 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. Japanese Calligraphy, Wednesday, 11am-noon, South Library. Go along and join in the fun workshop exploring traditional Japanese inks and brushwork. Free, suitable for ages 6 and up. Mah-Jong Thursday, 1-3.30pm, at Opawa, Wednesday, 12.30-2.30pm, at Halswell Halswell Hub and 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. Rotary Market Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St 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. SOUTHERN VIEW 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. 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 Introducing Mark Sinclair Mark lives and works locally, he is passionate about working with South Christchurch and Canterbury businesses offering print and digital media solutions to help promote their companies products and services in the local Southern View and Star Media publications. He has a longstanding association with the media industry and has been with Star Media, a division of Allied Press, for the last 12 years. The Southern View is delivered FREE each Thursday, covering the latest local news and information, and is delivered into residential households across South Christchurch. Digital editions are also available to view online at www.starnews.co.nz. CALL Mark TODAY to discuss how he can help PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS to local readers, or to the entire Canterbury district. SALE SALE SALE WINTER CLEARANCE WINTER CLEARANCE 25% OFF All Winter Nightwear & Robes Bras Selected styles & colours HALF PRICE Summer oddment of Nites, Robes & PJs only $30 Purchase a shower and receive FREE Enduroshield coating Contact Mark DDI: 03 3647461 Mobile: 021 913566 Email: Mark.Sinclair@starmedia.kiwi Shop 48 Barrington, Barrington St Phone 03 337 6609 www.lingerieonbarrington.co.nz
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday July 29 2021 3 Friendship spanning 75 years MUCH HAS changed since Betty Small and Marjorie Ainsworth first met on a softball field in 1946. There has been weddings, births and countless other milestones along the way. However, what has not changed is the close bond between Betty, 90, and Marjorie, 91. This year the Christchurch residents are celebrating 75 years of being best friends since they met as teenagers. Their milestone coincides with the 10th International Day of Friendship on Friday – a United Nations initiative promoting friendship between people, countries, cultures, and individuals. It is a way of inspiring peace efforts and building bridges between communities. Betty, of Lyttelton, visits Marjorie at her Addington residential care home whenever she can. Regardless of how long it has been since they’ve seen each other, Betty said the conversation flows as though it never stopped. They love reminiscing about their early days – and there have certainly been some memorable moments. There were softball games with celebrations or commiserations held at the pub afterward, they talk about their jobs at Well Cut, and all the fun they used to have in town on a Friday night. Over time they have both become parents, with Betty now a proud great-grandmother. Now they are both widows. Throughout everything, Betty and Marjorie have always been there for each other. It was the key to their long-lasting friendship. Betty said it is important to make time for each other, otherwise life will inevitably get in the way. “It wasn’t easy once we were married and had children and we didn’t have phones at home the way they do now. We didn’t drive at the time either, but occasionally I would get the train into town from Lyttelton with MILESTONE: Betty Smith (left) and Marjorie Ainsworth celebrate 75 years of friendship, just in time for the International Day of Friendship this week. the pram and the nappies and travel in the guard’s van to see Marge. “It would have been nice to see each other more regularly, but when we did, it was like we’d never been apart.” For Marjorie, what it means to be a good friend comes down to one thing. “Someone who is always there for you,” she said. In Brief HAVE YOUR SAY A proposal to lower the speed limit on two roads in Ferrymead is now open for feedback. The city council plans to reduce the speed limit from 70km/h to 60km/h on Humphreys Drive, between Dyers Rd and Ferry Rd, and from 50km/h to 30km/h on Tidal View. The changes are in response to the new Rapanui major cycle route, due to finish construction next year, in order to make the road safer for cyclists and motorists. SWAP STOP The old stone bus shelter on Vernon Tce near Centaurus Rd has been set up by a group of Hillsborough residents as a swap stop. A blue fridge has been set up for books, used toys in good condition, and surplus produce. It is under a shelter that is not waterproof, so larger items such as clothing are not to be dropped off to avoid the risk of mould. WASTEWATER RENEWAL A 30km/h speed limit will be in place on Walsall St in Addington from next Monday to make way for wastewater renewals. Contractors will be on site between 19 Clarence St and 20 Walsall St to renew the sewer mains as they are reaching the end of their life. Work is expected to be completed by late August. 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