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2 Thursday March 23 2023 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following suburbs Templeton • Islington • Hei Hei • Broomfield Halswell • Oaklands • Westlake • Hornby • Ilam Wigram • Sockburn • Church Corner • Avonhead Hyde Park • Russley • Riccarton Park • Riccarton 28,400 readers every week. ADVERTISING Alana Powell Ph: 027 535 6583 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 www.starmedia.kiwi Nielsen Media NRS what’s on this week Beats Lab Friday, 3pm-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Drop in and have a go with music gear, or work on your own project. Try finger drumming, Logic Pro or scratching with a vinyl turntable and more with a range of instruments. Wā Pēpi-Babytimes Friday, 10.15-10.45am Hornby Library Meet others in the community and join in the interactive songs, rhymes and books that will delight and develop your baby or toddler. All whānau and caregivers welcome. Recommended for under twos. Free, no bookings required. Citizens Advice Bureau Thursday, 9am-5pm Hornby Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. They can offer options to help support and equip you to fit your needs. Situated in their office inside the library. Wā Kōrero - Storytimes Monday, 10am-10.30am Upper Riccarton Library Connect with others in the community, when you and your preschooler join in for a fun variety of stories, play and rhymes. Riccarton Park Menzshed, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4pm, 181 Racecourse Rd. Retired, looking for something to do? Share your knowledge and skills, or learn new ones while fostering friendships at the menzshed. All whānau and caregivers are welcome. JP Clinic Thursday, 9.30am-12.30pm - Hornby Library Tuesday, 10am-1pm - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Tuesday, 9.30am-12.30pm - Upper Riccarton Library A Justice of the Peace is on site to take oaths, declarations, affidavits and affirmations; to witness signatures on documents and to certify document copies. The JP can also witness citizenship applications, sponsorship applications and rates rebate applications. No charge. After School Activity Zone Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Join in every Tuesday for a range of after school activities; technology, crafts, and games in an exciting learning environment. Whānau welcome, no costs or bookings required. Children ages 5+ and must be supervised by a parent or caregiver. Reading to Dogs Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Do you have a reluctant reader that needs to build confidence with a nonjudgmental audience? Go to Reading With Dogs, so they can have a oneon-one session with a friendly dog. For all ages, no cost. Bookings via the Christchurch City Libraries website. Coffee and Games Thursday, 12pm-2pm Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Rd Drop in for a casual game of your choice and grab a coffee while you’re there. Cost is $2, all welcome. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to western@starmedia.kiwi Signature Mid Size Coach Tour Tours North Island West Coast Tour • 6 days, 18th May - Wanganui, New Plymouth, Raglan, $1895pp twin share Hokianga Cape Reinga Paihia • 8 Days, 23rd August Chathams Islands 2023 | Tasmania 2024 Cairns Outback Great Barrier Reef 2024 DAY TrIPs Autumn Colours North Canterbury Wednesday 19th April $25pp Mt Cook Saturday 27th May $65pp Return Two Passes Saturday 24th June $55pp All overnight tours include home pickup and airfares Contact us now for an itinerary for these great tours or to join our mailing list For further information call Reid Tours on 0800 446 886 • Website: www.reidtours.com • Email: info@reidtours.com
Thursday March 23 2023 3 Brummie Dan’s fight to beat cancer • From page 1 However, using the funds raised, the family is trying to get as much equipment as they can to help Morbey’s treatment. “Overseas they have cancer treatment centres, and we are trying to create one in our home, so we are buying things like infrared sauna blankets, red light therapy and ozone therapy,” Morbey said. The equipment needed can cost thousands of dollars. For example, for an infrared sauna blanket, which can relieve stress, help with joint pain, lower blood pressure and improve circulation, prices can range anywhere from a few hundred to thousands of dollars. “We have to make radical changes and can’t just hope,” Noble said. So far, they have used about $20,000 of the $24,000 raised to cover extra tests and treatments that are not funded and to pay for a trip for them to return to the UK for Morbey to see his family in May. Morbey was just about to get his food truck business off the ground, which he had been struggling with for three years with ongoing Covid restrictions. He had also set up a food truck market in Rolleston, which was tracking well. Both were expected to take off in summer, but never had the opportunity. “My career as a food truck vendor never really got a chance,” he said. Morbey, originally from Birmingham in the United Kingdom, met Noble when she was on her OE and decided to follow her back to New Zealand in 2017, moving around the country and eventually settling in Rolleston as renters at the end of 2021. Noble has also had to give up her job to become a full-time carer for Morbey as his condition worsens, and to look after the kids. “Up until six weeks ago I was able to help out around the house and do the cleaning and groceries, but now I’m just too tired,” Morbey said. “It can be mentally challenging for me not to be able to play with my kids. “I also have to watch out when they get sick to make sure they don’t pass it on, a cold he (Dylan) brought home put me on my arse for two weeks.” While the family is receiving some support, they feel that the system has failed with them having to battle for extra care. “When I injured my back, I got more support from ACC than I do now I have stage four cancer,” Morbey said. “I think it should be easier for people in my position that once you’re diagnosed it starts a process of support.” Said Noble: “It just adds stress.” The couple said they are incredibly grateful for all the support from the local community, such as dropping off meals or mowing lawns for free. “Every little bit helps make a difference,” Noble said. • To help the family you can donate to their Givealittle fund: Brummie Dan’s cancer support – Givealittle RAISING FUNDS: The family are using the Givealittle money to buy things like an infrared light panel (left) for red light therapy. Above left – Dan in his food truck business, which ‘never really got a chance’. Above right – with partner Sarah Noble and kids Alyssa and Dylan. Megan Woods MP for Wigram Please get in touch with my office if you need any assistance on 03 338 6347 or megan.woodsmp@parliament.govt.nz My office is open to the public 10 am - 3 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Appointment only outside of those hours. /MeganWoodsWigram @megan_woods /megancwoods Authorised by Hon Megan Woods MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington For everything AUTO ELECTRIC CARS • BOATS • TRUCKS CARAVANS • TRAILERS • 4WDS ELECTRIC & HYBRID VEHICLES • Starter Motors • Alternators • Central Locking • electric Windows • ABS & Airbags • Stereos/ Alarms • Batteries • tuneups • engine Management Amazing Auto USUALLy AAE Electric SAMe DAy ServiCe 65 Coleridge St, Sydenham Phone 03 379 4250 www.amazingautoelectric.co.nz Fall in love with your favourite furniture all over again! • Recover your chairs and couches and save money! • Excellent range of fabrics • Quality workmanship guaranteed • Free quotes available • Over 30 years experience Somerfield Upholstery welcome you to email a photo for a quote online: somerfielduph@gmail.com before after Somerfield Upholstery Ltd FURNITURE RECOVERY SPECIALIST 6/47 Sonter Road, Wigram | Ph 021 251 6200 | 349 0456 This is a belated thanks from me for the efforts of you and your team in the sale of Conifer Place. You did an outstanding job of marketing the property and Mark really appreciated the work you did on the day of the auction to get the sale over the line at a price I was more than happy with. Apologies for the lateness of this acknowledgement, but once again, a big thanks to you and the team at Harcourts Gold! - Suzanne - Phone or text 027 555 7079 REINZ Residential Salesperson of the Year* 2020 - 2022 cameron.bailey@harcourts.co.nz No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2022 No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2022 www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 *Residential Salesperson of the Year across all brands in New Zealand.
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