Western News: September 14, 2023

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2 Thursday September 14 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 029 983 2293 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 Cloth Nappies and More Course Tuesday, 6-8pm Te Hāpua Halswell Centre Join Eat Well for Less’ Kate to learn how just using a few cloth nappies can save you a fortune. This course is designed for expecting parents or those with a newborn in the home. You’ll be inspired, educated, and entertained. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased from: wastedkate.co.nz/ collections/christchurch/products/ christchurch-19th-septemberparenting-cloth-nappies-more-withkate-meads Councillor for Hornby Ward: Drop in Thursday, 10am-noon Hornby Library Mark Peters will be available at Hornby Library most Thursday mornings between 10am and noon, with community board members Sarah Brunton or Henk Buunk substituting if Mark is unavailable. These sessions are for anyone wanting to discuss local issues or ask questions they may have about anything city council related. Contact Mark to make an appointment: 028 409 5615 or mark.peters@ccc.govt.nz The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap Thursday to Saturday, all day Te Hapua: Halswell Centre Got some leftover seeds or seedlings? Foodlovers Masterclass, Monday, 6-8pm, Harvard Community Louge, Wigram Village Green. Join Eat Well for Less’ Kate, a renowned expert on waste reduction, where you’ll explore the reasons we waste food. Tickets are $17 and include a goodie bag worth $60. Purchase from: wastedkate.co.nz/ products/christchurch-18th-september-foodlovers-masterclass Bring them in to your library to share with the community. We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds – and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up. Thanks to Trees For Canterbury, we have some plants to get you started. JP Clinic Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm Hornby 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. There is no charge for this service. JP sessions are held in the community centre next to the library. Citizen’s Advice Bureau Thursdays, 9am-5pm Hornby Library Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. They take the time to listen to you and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. They can be found in their office inside the building entrance. Contact on 0800 367 222. Wā Kōrero: Storytimes Thursday, 11-11.30am Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which foster children’s literacy. All whānau and caregivers welcome. the reassurance of quality The Russley Village is known for premium design, layout and extensive facilities that deliver an uncompromised lifestyle during retirement. The reassurance of quality is built into everything we do. At the Russley, you will live in a safe and supportive community, with freedom and independence, while knowing that the Ashley Suites care facility is on-site to provide care up to hospital level. Offering a blend of crafted independent villas, terraced houses, apartments and care, The Russley is a complete and comprehensive community. you simply have to see to fully appreciate
Thursday September 14 2023 3 Schools collaborate to restore sculpture • By Briar Allen SIX SCHOOLS rallied together to breathe life back into an art sculpture in Hornby. South Hornby School, Hornby Primary School, Yaldhurst Model School, Templeton School, Gilberthorpe School and Wigram Primary School were all invited to paint river rocks to go in the sculpture. The sculpture, located in Denton Park, was originally created by Judith Streat in 2004 and drew inspiration for her design from timelines, family trees and the geography of the area. South Hornby School deputy principal Kristen Harris-Tatana said the original rocks were more like pebbles and people kept taking them out, so those in the updated sculpture are more like river rocks. “The children have been busy painting the stones to put into the sculpture over a few weeks. Some have pictures representing their home countries, reflecting on how we are a multi-cultural society and some are pictures of the school post-earthquake, but all reflect the story of the area,” she said. ROCKS: Pupils from some of the schools involved in the project, along with helpers, celebrate the unveiling of the rejuvenated sculpture. Harris-Tatana said they were approached by city council ranger Holly Whitaker who asked if they wanted to be involved with the project. “This project has helped the children gain more of an understanding of people in the community and has let them create artwork that has brought them together and hopefully will bring the community together too.” Whitaker said it was amazing to have the kids involved in this project and that the sculpture will not go unnoticed anymore. “This park will benefit from the extra care and it will give the community a bit of ownership and pride,” she said. Greater Hornby Residents Association chair Kim Moss said it was lovely to see how the children have been able to work together. “It is fantastic to have the artwork displayed. It gives us and the children a sense of pride for the area,” she said. Cycleway work detours in place • From page 1 “Traffic will travel one-way in a northbound direction along Ilam Rd with southbound traffic detoured. There is no access to Ilam Rd from the Clyde Rd roundabout,” said Ellis. “The detour routes are signposted. Please use Clyde Rd to the east, and Waimairi Rd/ Greers Rd to the west.” The traffic lights at Ilam/ Memorial and Ilam/Maidstone will be temporarily turned off for about eight weeks during the upgrade. The Nor’ West Arc will provide an important link connecting Cashmere to the Northern Line Cycleway, near St James Park in Papanui. Sections of the cycleway between Cashmere Rd and Annex Rd and Blenheim Rd to the Canterbury University on Ilam Rd are already complete. A notice of motion on the process to adopt a different design for the Aorangi Rd section between Ilam Rd and Brookside Tce was approved by the city council last week. It does not impact this section of the project. •Find out more about the project and sign up to receive project updates at ccc.govt.nz/norwestarc New look Valentines open now Hornby restaurant offers more choices and familiar favourites Thousands of Christchurch families will have fond memories of enjoying the tasty food and friendly vibe of Valentines buffet restaurant, which was located for many years in the central city. A New Zealand-wide franchise operation, the business went through many changes over the years, then with new owners taking over the company six years ago, it gained a new momentum. A third franchise was set up in Auckland, its Rotorua restaurant reopened, and in July 2019, Valentines Christchurch opened at a new location – Chalmers Street, Hornby. As company director Ron Lal explains, Valentines has a rich history in Kiwi culture and they wanted to retain that feeling of nostalgia, but with some new concepts added to the mix. “We wanted to offer our customers a new experience that’s up with the times, and with a modern twist on hospitality. “Customers have a lot more choice of food now,” he says, “for example you can choose your own meat, which will be cooked individually for you. We offer a big selection of dishes, seafood and desserts, and of course there are the familiar favourites that the children love, like the chocolate fountain and an endless supply of ice-cream. “We want to wow the customers and at the same time we want to create that nostalgic Valentines feel.” The Valentines tradition of a free meal for a customer on their birthday has been upgraded to a celebratory birthday treat and, of course, with the famous birthday song being sung by staff, too. Families are also invited to take advantage of the school holiday special from time to time. During the holidays, one child under the age of eight gets a free lunch if accompanied by a full paying adult. (T’s & C’s apply.) Valentines has always been seen as a 100 per cent family restaurant, a tradition that the new Valentines team is keen to continue, but Valentines is also a restaurant for everyone, from families to couples, to friends getting together to celebrate a special occasion. Situated in the heart of the Hornby shopping precinct, not only is Valentines the ideal place for people from the Hornby community to enjoy tasty food and a warm, friendly vibe, it also employs local staff, who are treated well and therefore enjoy working there and giving their customers the best possible service. Valentines is open seven days a week, from 10am till late. Outside the buffet times they also do the popular Valentines Shareboxes, which offer a range of amazing dishes. 7/11 Chalmers Street, Hornby, Christchurch 0800 VAL BUFFET valentines.co.nz
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