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2 Thursday July 29 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 Fiona Ellis Ph: 021 914 407 fiona.ellis@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 28,748 homes within The Star each week. Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan what’s on this week Wā Pēpi-Babytimes Thursday, 10.30-11am, at Shirley and Fendalton, Friday, 10.30-11am, at Bishopdale, Wednesday 11- 11.30am, at Papanui Shirley, Fendalton, Bishopdale and Papanui Libraries Go along to a relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books that will delight and develop your baby or toddler. All welcome. Free, no bookings required. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, 11am-5pm, Friday, 11am-5pm, Monday, 11am-5pm, Tuesday, 2-5pm, Wednesday, 11am-5pm, at Fendalton Fendalton Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice. It takes the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. Phone 351 7804 for more information. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Thursday, 1-3pm, at Shirley, 2-3.30pm, at Fendalton, Friday, 10am-noon, at Papanui, Tuesday, 1-3pm, at Bishopdale, Wednesday, 1-2.30pm, at Redwood Bishopdale, Fendalton, Papanui, Shirley and Redwood libraries Take your knitting, crochet, stitching or any other handcraft and enjoy the company of others. Share skills and be inspired. Rummikub Thursday, 1-3pm, at Fendalton, Monday, 1-3, at Bishopdale Fendalton and Bishopdale Libraries Go along and play the exciting, interactive strategy game Rummikub in this session for adults and seniors. Everyday Heroes Storytimes Friday, 10.30-11am Redwood Library Go along to for a variety of herothemed stories, songs and rhymes. A firefighter will be the real everyday hero from our community joining us this month. JP Clinic Saturday, 10am-noon, at Fendalton, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Shirley and Papanui, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, at Bishopdale Bishopdale, Papanui and Shirley Libraries A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebates applications. NOR’WEST NEWS CSO Music Trails, Wednesday, 10.30-11.15am, at Fendalton Library Join the musicians of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra for a fun performance filled with song, dance and storytelling. Catered especially for two to six-year-olds. Free, no bookings required. Cards at the Papanui Club Monday, 1.15-3.15pm, Tuesday, 1-3.15pm, Wednesday, 1.15-3.15pm Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd Join others for a different card game each day. Monday is flag 500, Tuesday is cribbage and Wednesday is euchre. All welcome. $2. Phone Alan, 021 1733 388 for information. Bible Reading Group Mondays 10.30am-noon Abberley Park Hall, 15 Abberley Cres A small non-denominational group reading the Bible for hope and encouragement. For more details phone Veronica on 960 7655 or 021 022 92613. Scottish Country Dancing Tuesday, 7.45-9.45pm Heaton Intermediate School hall, 125 Heaton St Go along if you want to take part in the fun exercise. All you need to take is some soft shoes. The first night is free for beginners. Phone 021 480 802 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to norwest@starmedia.kiwi “Ash was knowledgeable, took the time to understand our unique needs and provided fantastic assistance in completing the purchasing process.” Michael & David “Cheryl was faultless throughout the whole process in helping us find our home. She made the buying process as easy and stress free as possible.” Layton & Charmaine “Annette shared her extensive real estate knowledge with us. The support given made the process of buying a property simple & stress free.” Charlotte & Andrew Canterbury Get in touch to experience our award winning service for yourself. No O ffi c e Excellence in Client Service 2020/21 03 359 4370 vision@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday July 29 2021 3 Friendship spanning 75 years In Brief 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 visits Marjorie at her 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 NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER TO THE NZ JET BOATING COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS • Part Boats & Hulls • Turn Key Packages • New Jet Units • Custom Fabrication • Expert Advice SERVICING • Spare Parts Retailer • Jet Unit Refurbishment • Engine Tune-Ups • Insurance Repairs • Impellor Reconditioning 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 RENT-A-CHAIR Salon space available Flexible options. Enquire now! 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 MILESTONE: Betty Smith (left) and Marjorie Ainsworth celebrate 75 years of friendship, just in time for the International Day of Friendship this week. with 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. Bring this voucher in to get 10% off your bill Not available in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Limit 1 coupon per table. Offers redeemable Monday to Friday, Lunch & Dinner only. Valid till 31st of July 2021. Discount can not exceed $50. PUBLIC PLANTING FOR ONE BILLION TREES A volunteer tree planting day to be held on Saturday in Cranford Basin will be the latest step towards a forest of 40,000 kahikatea trees. It is part of the Government’s One Billion Trees planting programme. As a wetland area, the Cranford Basin forest will increase urban biodiversity as well as help retain stormwater. The Conservation Volunteers New Zealand event, operating in conjunction with the city council, will run from 10am-1pm. NEW DEFIBRILLATOR FOR PAPANUI POLICE A PAPANUI police station-based vehicle will get a potentially life saving addition. It is part of 368 defibrillators being rolled out in police vehicles. Fourteen will be in the Canterbury police district. Peter Tonkin 03 962 0505 peter.tonkin@hamiltonjet.nz Phone Paula 357 0002 162a Kendal Ave, Burnside (Memorial Ave end). Cameron and his team were fabulous to deal with from initial enquiry through to settlement. Their seamless service was beyond world-class. I had been recommended Cameron and his team by a number of people and I didn’t really know what to expect, but what I experienced was phenomenal service, credible advice, a realistic approach with practical solutions right throughout the campaign and on auction day. We were thrilled with the result, and regardless of any outcome, even prior to the auction we genuinely felt that the market had been well captured by the level of interest and the feedback. - Amy Moore - 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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