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2 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 Please include your name, address and contact details Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following suburbs Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan 32,400 readers every week. REPORTER ADVERTISING Nielsen Media NRS Briar Allen Ph: 021 913 566 briar.allen@starmedia.kiwi Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 www.starmedia.kiwi what’s on this week Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday, 2-5pm Fendalton Library The Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone and will equip you with the information, options and support to fit your needs. JP Clinic Wednesday, 10am-1pm Orauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre 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. There is no charge for this service. Lions Club of Chch Host 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 5.30pm Papanui RSA If you would like to join, contact president Marion McWha on 3861 581. Papanui Toy Library Wednesday, 7pm-8.45pm & Saturday, 10am-noon 185 Cavendish Rd The Papanui Toy Library encourages and supports children’s development, with over 800 high quality toys for children aged 8 months to 8 years. Membership is an annual fee. Community Bible Group Monday, 10.30-noon Abberley Park Hall A community Bible reading group that meets on Monday mornings. If you’re interested, please call Veronica on 021 022 92613. Knit ‘n’ Yarn Tuesday, 1-3pm Orauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Come along and enjoy a chat with others as you knit. For anyone who loves to knit or wants to learn. Councillor for Papanui Ward Thursday, 2-4pm Redwood Library Do you have issues that you would like to discuss with your local city councillor? Victoria Henstock will be available to have a chat. Contact Thursday August 3 2023 Empowering Art, Friday, 6-10pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-3pm, Canterbury Aluminium, 31 Sheffield Cr. Christchurch Rotary Club’s exhibition brings together artworks that celebrate the power to inspire. Funds raised will go to Federated Farmers Hawkes Bay to provide support to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Opening night tickets are $60 and can be purchased online only. After opening night, the exhibition will be open to the public free of charge. Victoria for an appointment on: 027 224 2075 or victoria.henstock@ccc.govt.nz Book Club Wednesday, 12.30-1.30pm Redwood Library Join other book lovers in a friendly, relaxed environment to discuss books you have read and enjoyed. Free, no bookings required. Information Evening with Bevan James Eyles Thursday, 7-8.30pm Orauwhata Bishopdale Community Centre Learn how to stay on track with your fitness goals and become healthier and happier. Bevan is an award-winning fitness professional and author, committed to helping people get the most out of their exercise routine. Sarah Pallett MP for Ilam I’m here to help. Please get in touch if you need any assistance. 0800 727 244 Sarah.ilamMP@parliament.govt.nz Shop 5, 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr Authorised by Sarah Pallett MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington Restoring your confidence through your smile Full service Denture Clinic and Laboratory Caldent Denture Cleaner Free Consultation No Obligation Ph: 385 5517 + 396 Innes Road, St Albans admin@denturesplus.co.nz + denturesplus.co.nz
Thursday August 3 2023 3 Graham Condon pools to close for maintenance THE POOLS at Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre are set to temporarily close from January for two significant maintenance projects. Work is scheduled to start behind the scenes at Graham Condon in September, and the pool hall will close from early January to approximately mid- April 2024. The gym and sports halls will remain open throughout this time. The city council’s head of recreation, sport and events Nigel Cox said the pellet boiler water heating system Nigel Cox will be replaced with electric heat pumps, and the water filtration system will also be replaced. “This work will improve energy efficiency and water quality, while ensuring that the heating and filtering systems continue to function optimally long-term. We’ll also perform general maintenance work, as part of our planned, regular maintenance schedule of our city-wide recreation centres,” said Cox. MAINTENANCE: The Graham Condon pool hall will close for about four months from early January. PHOTO: NEWSLINE “While the work won’t make the pool hall look significantly different, it is essential for maintaining the facility to a high standard and helping to prevent unscheduled shutdowns.” Several considerations were factored into the timing of the closure. “We have scheduled this work to happen over the summer, when our outdoor summer pools are open so they are available for • Customers with a pool or gym-and-pool membership or pool multi-visit pass can use any of the city councilowned pool facilities. • Members can also request to freeze their membership during the closure if they prefer. • Gym-and-pool members can downgrade to a gym only membership, provided they have been a member for over four weeks. • Swimsmart customers have the option of taking lessons at an alternative pool or freezing their Swimsmart membership. the community to use, in addition to the indoor pools at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Taiora QEII, and Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool. “This timing also means that some of our staff at Graham Condon can be redeployed to the outdoor pools, and our school groups are only affected for term one,” Cox said. “Our team has facilitated bookings for schools at alternative centres and kept all customers informed about what’s happening and the options available to them.” Contractors will begin initial preparation work in September, while the pools remain open. To provide access for contractors and construction offices, car parking will be reduced. “We’ll ensure customers have priority access to the car parks closest to the entrance,” Cox said. “We want to thank everyone affected by this disruption for your patience and understanding.” In Brief FEEDBACK WANTED ON STORMWATER PLAN The city council has called for feedback on its Pūharakekenui Styx draft stormwater management plan. It sets out how the city council will meet the requirements of its stormwater resource consent and promote water quality improvements. For more information or to provide feedback, visit letstalk.ccc.govt. nz/puharakekenui-styx-SMP PICK UP A RAT TRAP AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE Predator Free St Albans is set to hand out rat traps to residents on August 15. Anyone who wants a trap can pick one up from the community centre at 1049 Colombo St between 5.30 and 7.30pm. The traps come in a wooden box called a tunnel, which helps protect pets from the traps. A suggested contribution of $15 per trap will help the group to continue operating in the area. Fpor more ingformation phone 021-064-8861 or visit the group’s Facebook page. SCENTED GARDEN TO BE REPAIRED City council staff have been busy cleaning up the scented garden in Abberley Park, St Albans. The deteriorating summerhill stone wall in the garden will also be repaired. The damage is believed to be the result of the earthquakes and magnolia tree roots spreading. 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
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