Western News: September 22, 2022

More documents

Recommendations

Info

8 Thursday September 22 2022 Event to lure women and girls into sailing THE PLEASANT Point Yacht Club in the South New Brighton Park will hold a sailing event on the weekend of October 1 and 2 expressly for women and girls interested in getting into sailing. The weekend is called Wahine on the Water and is part of World Sailing’s ‘Steering the Course – Women’s Sailing Festival 2022’, which aims to attract and retain more women and girls to the sport, including all ages and levels of sailing ability. Pleasant Point Yacht Club’s initiative in holding this event has the full backing and encouragement of the national body, Yachting New Zealand. The activities on both days are scheduled to coincide with high tide in the estuary. The interest in this event is such that the Saturday “have a go day” between 8am-1pm, Is unfortunately already fully subscribed. However, girls and women who have never sailed before are welcome to attend and find out more about sailing from the club’s committee and spectators are most welcome to attend. Participants will learn how to rig a dinghy, how to read the wind directions and how to sail in a small boat either on their own or with another person. Depending on the weather, the club’s recently acquired Sigrid trailer yacht sail trainer will be out sailing with a female crew, under the supervision of an experienced club member. On Sunday, the programme runs from 9.30am-1pm and includes a women’s cup regatta involving three short races between 10.30am and noon and sailors will be on site rigging their boats from around 9.30am. Sailing in the Sunday event is open to any woman or girl registered with a Yachting NZ affiliated club. The race courses will be close to shore so spectators will get a great view from the shore from the expansive decks in front of the clubhouse. Refreshments will be available at the club. The racing will be followed the presentation of the Margaret Kennett Trophy and prize-giving. Access to the South New Brighton Park is off Beatty St, the club is at the end of the park’s access road. The club has over 20 women and girls actively sailing on a regular basis and two of the club’s committee are women. • For more information about the Pleasant Point Yacht Club, visit www. ppycsailing.nz Right: Two of the club’s lady members, Briar Cook and Laura Griffiths racing one of the Club’s Sunburst dinghy on Ihutai/Christchurch Estuary. Prawindra Mukhia Independent candidate for Councillor – Halswell Ward Let’s build a Sustainable Community and an Inclusive, Informed and Engaged Ward. Give sustainability a voice. Vote MUKHIA. Have you found it hard to find information about what is going on in our area? Who to approach? When will the work happen? Walking the streets of the Halswell Ward (Kennedys Bush, Halswell, Aidanfield & Wigram), I hear the same questions: • Why do we still have potholes? When will the potholes be fixed and why does Council have to repair them several times? • Who’s taking care of overgrown trees and roots cracking the footpaths? • What’s happening about traffic, roads, speed limits, boy racers, access to schools? • Why focus on climate change when there are other priorities? • Is Council removing chlorination? • Will rates increase? If you feel you have more questions than answers, now’s the time to vote for change. Vote for a person who knows the system, understands the problems, and will push for long-term, cost-effective, sustainable solutions. I’ve worked in Council for 16 years. I’m a certified project manager, program manager, experienced mechanical engineer with an MBA and passionate about the Halswell Ward, passionate about ensuring a sustainable future for all of Christchurch. A vote for Mukhia is a vote for: • Resilient Halswell community that celebrates diversity, inclusion, seeks information, gets engaged. • Sustainability reporting so all projects measure the cost-benefits, carbon footprints, reusage, wastage, and environmental impacts. • Engaging our youth so projects like SPICY (Sustainable Program for Innovation and Collaboration with= Youth) connect schools with professional associations to educate, empower and engage youth. Why Mukhia? Because I have the skills, experience, passion, temperament, time and I know how the council works and I know we need to work together. I bring: • Leadership and communication skills as a Senior Project Manager and General Manager. It’s about working together: Councillors, Council staff, Community Boards and residents. • Sustainability expertise as Lead of the PMINZ Climate Change and Sustainability Action Group. I am passionate, determined and focused on our Ward, our people, our future. Volunteering: Lead - PMINZ Climate Change and Sustainable Development Action Group Member – NZ Water Climate Change Special Interest Group Rotary Club member President – AITAA NZ Chapter Interests: Badminton, Bridge, Golf. Prawindra Mukhia for Halswell Ward councillor | Facebook Prawindra Mukhia PgMP, MBA, M. Eng | LinkedIn Congratulations Prawindra At the Rotary District Changeover on Saturday 2 July, Prawindra was awarded the inaugural Sean Thomas Innovation Trophy by DG Nick Courtney on Saturday evening. This award is in honour of a very innovative and passionate Rotarian from Whakatū Rotary who died during this past Rotary year. Prawindra’s initiative and innovation with the Riccarton Rotary based STEM project in lieu of the cancelled National Science School event was a valued and vibrant opportunity for Christchurch secondary students in D9970.
Thursday September 22 2022 9 Traditional snack food to keep hunger at bay If you have lost your recipe book, these simple snacks are family favourites and will keep them satisfied between meals Bacon and egg pie Mix ingredients thoroughly. Fry in olive oil on skillet until browned on both sides and cooked through. Chicken and corn savouries Makes 12 Serves 4 Ingredients Ingredients 2 sheets flaky pastry 8 eggs 1 cup baby peas 1 large onion, chopped 250g middle eye bacon Directions Grease baking dish and line with one sheet of pastry. Cover with half the bacon. Sprinkle peas over the bacon and add onion. Place the eggs over the peas/ bacon/onion, cover with the remaining bacon. Place second sheet of pastry over top. Bake at 200 deg C for 40min. Corn fritters Makes 16 Ingredients 4 slices bacon (cut into small squares), place in saucepan with 2 medium onions, chopped Boil bacon and onion until onion turns clear while other ingredients get weighed out and prepared. 2 eggs, place in small bowl with ½ cup sugar 2 cups flour, sifted with 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup blue milk 880gm can cream-style corn Olive oil (for frying fritters in) Directions Beat eggs and sugar until thick, add with milk to flour/baking powder, then add corn, bacon/onion and mix thoroughly. Heat oil in frypan and place large spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil and fry until dark brown on both sides and cooked through. Courgette and chicken fritters Makes 6 Ingredients 2 large courgettes, grated and Bacon and egg pie is always a satisfying hunger buster. as much liquid squeezed out as possible, place in mixing bowl with 300gm corn kernels 1 cup cooked shredded chicken 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup wholemeal flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs, beaten ¼ cup blue milk ½ cup tasty cheese, grated 1/3rd of a cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped Peppercorns Olive oil 12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed 180gm shredded chicken 880gm cream-style corn ¼ cup grated tasty cheese 1 spring onion, sliced 2 eggs, beaten with ½ cup blue milk 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped) Directions Press bread into holes of muffins pans which have been well greased. Use the largest pans available. Divide the shredded chicken/ sweetcorn mixture evenly into the bread linings, scatter spring onion over top. Pour egg mixture evenly into the bread cases and top with cheese Bake at 180 deg C for 10-15min until egg is set and bread cases are golden. Can be eaten warm or cold. ADVERTORIAL Boutique Christchurch retirement village recognised for excellence in aged care The upscale and boutique Ashley Suites care facility within The Russley Village in Christchurch has carried off the prestigious Jackson Van Interiors Built and Grown Environment Award as part of the NZACA/ EBOS Excellence in Care Awards. The award recognised how considered design, quality and a refreshed approach to residential aged care is delivering positive clinical outcomes for its residents. This was announced in Christchurch last night at the New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) and Retirement Villages Association (RVA) joint Summit. The Ashley Suites is an elegant care residence comprising 44 care suites, offering rest home and hospital level care. Its completion in late 2019 enabled The Russley Village to fulfil its promise to residents of providing quality residential care within the village. The Russley Village is operated by the Generus Living Group. For Group Director Graham Wilkinson, announcement that Ashley Suites won the award was further confirmation that its positioning in the luxury end of retirement living not only resonated with the market but, more importantly, was investing in the wellbeing of residents. “With Ashley Suites we sought to provide a care offering and environment that was exceptional in the market. We focused on creating a beautiful residence from which tailored and meaningful care could be given. We are delighted that this approach has been recognised by the industry and is reflected in the care outcomes of our residents. The Ashley Suites offers a personalised care approach uniquely overlaid with a quality hospitality offering.” Wilkinson said Generus set out to craft villages that reflected their unique location and which enabled residents to retain their individuality. “I believe with Ashley Care Suites, and, indeed, The Russley Village, we have achieved that.” The stunning architecture of the care facility has been seamlessly integrated with the urban fabric of the broader village. The care facility residents of Ashley Suites enjoy the extensive amenities on offer within the wider village, including activities in the village pool, time in the garden or enjoying a restaurant experience with friends and family. Spaciousness is a feature of the care suites, with a fully accessible ensuite bathroom and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave to enable personalised and convenient light refreshments for residents and family. Individually controlled air-conditioning and a 55in television add to the impressive amenity on offer. Aligned with the village’s upscale hospitality offering, residents of Ashley Suites enjoy a quality dining experience, supported by a dietician-designed gourmet menu and daily social hour. A private lounge area on the upper floor provides both residents and families a place to congregate, both for social engagements and also for respite and reflection. On the first floor, a dedicated salon and wellbeing suite allow residents to be pampered and groomed while maintaining dignity in the privacy of their residence. All residents can access an in-house physiotherapist, podiatrist, dedicated general practitioner, hair salon, cinema, and swimming pool. Raised garden beds allow residents to actively or passively engage with the garden, adding meaning and purpose to their days. “I’m proud to say we have created an environment which enhances a resident’s feeling of independence, freedom and choice,” said Wilkinson. “The collaborative approach we have fostered between our clinical team and family members is delivering remarkable outcomes and enhancing the daily life of both our residents and our team.” Generus was also a finalist in the newly founded RVA Sustainability awards under the APL Best Operator Led Sustainability Initiative category with their Bay of Plenty pilot project at Pacific Coast and Pacific Lakes Villages. Generus has led an extensive sustainability pilot in the Pacific Coast and Pacific Lakes Villages, achieving outstanding results and attracting nationwide interest since the pilot’s commencement. Following the successful roll out of the pilot, the Generus sustainability programme has now been adopted in all villages within the Generus Living Collection. Your savings all add up with SuperGold SAVED $ 5 SAVED $ 200 208 SAVED TODAY OPTOMETRIST Show your SuperGold Card for real savings on the bus, at the petrol station, at the supermarket, and on many more of your essentials. Download the app or visit supergold.govt.nz SAVED $ 3 CAFE
Page 1 and 2: connecting you with your neighbourh
Page 3 and 4: Thursday September 22 2022 3 Senior
Page 5 and 6: Thursday September 22 2022 5 New pa
Page 7: Thursday September 22 2022 7 Intrig
Page 11 and 12: Thursday September 22 2022 11 Class

Western News: September 22, 2022

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?