Nor'West News: April 13, 2023

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6 Thursday April 13 2023 Festival offers walk or wheel around the Coastal Pathway KAREN BRILL’S walking bike has allowed her to get her life back. Karen was struggling with her weight, had damaged lungs, difficulty breathing and severe arthritis. “In 2020, I went to church and couldn’t even walk five metres without needing to take a rest. I disliked not being able to walk and live a normal life, and finally decided that I’d had enough.” So Karen bought a large walking frame, hoping it would extend her mobility. Despite taking this step, she reached another hurdle. “The walker was so wide I couldn’t even get through doorframes with it. I put up with it for a few months, but in early 2021 I thought it was ridiculous. So I went online and stumbled across the Alinker walking bike.” Karen said before the Alinker, any sort of exercise was hard. “I was 150kg and I couldn’t even get to the letterbox. My neighbour brought in my mail and took out my bins for me, and friends picked me up to take me to church.” The new walking bike, created by Dutch-Canadian inventor Barbara Alink, allowed Karen to out of her home and complete her daily errands by herself. The walking bike also helped her lose enough weight to receive gastric bypass surgery and improve her quality of life. “It came down to the social aspect of it as well. People were talking to me in the street and my confidence was improving. I’d even leave myself extra time when I went out, so that I could stop and chat to anyone who had questions. “Now, I’m walking about 6km a day. While I still cannot bend my knee, my lungs are healthy, FITNESS: Karen Brill said her new walking bike has changed her life. PHOTO: NEWSLINE my muscles are growing and I’m able to do things I haven’t done in years,” Karen said. The city council’s Walking Festival caters to a range of people like Karen. A new accessible walk, hosted by the New Zealand Spinal Trust and called Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway – Wheelie Wander will take place on Sunday, April 23. The participants will meet at 11am at Scotts Park off Main Rd in Mt Pleasant before they walk or wheel their way along the Coastal Pathway. The walk is open to those in wheelchairs and their friends and whānau. New Zealand Spinal Trust community and marketing coordinator Tina Morrell said the organisation was exited to host the walk. “As staff, we like to live active, healthy lives and encourage the people we work alongside to remain active too. The well-being benefits of keeping physically active are immense,” Morrell said. Whether you’re a fan of local history, getting out into nature, socialising or pushing yourself to get that awesome view, there’s something for all ages and abilities. •To find out more or enter the Te Ara Ihutai Coastal Pathway – Wheelie Wander, visit www.ccc. govt.nz/news-and-events/ whats-on/event/te-araihutai-coastal-pathwaywheelie-wander Showcase your business! Exhibit to over 10,000 potential customers across three days! 30 Jun - 2 Jul 2023 Christchurch Arena You could feature in Canterbury’s most highly marketed Home and Leisure show. This is the perfect opportunity to reach new customers, generate ongoing leads and boost your brand’s awareness. IN ASSOCIATION WITH Your business or services may also fit into one of our unique zones, including: Stands are available in a range of sizes to suit all budgets. We also have a new exhibitor pack and monthly payment options available to get you started. We have STandS available To SuiT all budgeTS! Contact Shane now on 021 381 765 or email shane@starmedia.kiwi for a no obligation quote. Payment options available. Terms & Conditions apply.
Thursday April 13 2023 7 HEY FENDALTON. WE’VE BEEN WORKING ON SOMETHING We’d like to invite you to come and see the changes we’ve made at your new local FreshChoice Fendalton Supermarket. We think you’re going to like them. We’ve created a completely different shopping experience with you in mind. Fresher, more local, and more choice. We’re here to serve our community, so please let us know if there’s anything we should stock that you’re missing and we’ll be sure to look into it. See you in store! FreshChoice Fendalton team. $ 3 90 kg $ 12 90 kg Loose Gold Kiwifruit (Product of NZ) Fresh Beef Rump Steak or Roast (Product of NZ) 2 for $ 5 00 $ 1 90 kg Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Lift or L&P Soft Drinks 2.25L Bottles Loose Carrots or Brown Onions (Product of NZ) 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch. Open 7am-9pm, 7 days. 03 351 9075 Prices apply from Monday 10 th to Sunday 16 th April 2023, or while stocks last at FreshChoice Fendalton only. Limits may apply. fendalton FreshChoice.co.nz OWNED & OPERATED BY LOCALS
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