Nor'West News: October 12, 2023

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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 Sasha Watson Ph: 021 913 566 sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 www.starmedia.kiwi Nielsen Media NRS what’s on this week Write on - Learning and Living in Christchurch Thursday, 9.15am-2.45pm Spark Place, Tūranga Writing workshops for young people in collaboration with the Christchurch Archaeology Project, using artefacts to inspire new writing. Join to have a guided approach to writing in response to discoveries, using both short prose and poetry. Free, bookings required: https://www.schoolforyoungwriters.org/masterclasses-term4-2023 Knit ‘n’ Yarn Tuesday, 1-3pm Ōrauwhata: 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. Free, beginners welcome, no bookings needed. Biketober Sketch Sessions Friday, 2-3.30pm Tūranga Join a monthly sketch session. To get inspiration flowing, there will be some classic bikes on display - feel free to join in with the Biketober theme, or wheel yourself away wherever your imagination takes you. Everything will be set up to get started sketching. Allow 20 to 120mins for this event. Free, no bookings required. Mahjong Group Fridays, 2-4pm Fendalton Library Interested in playing Mahjong? Come Christchurch Heritage Festival, October 6-23, various locations. Discover and explore the heritage of our communities with over two weeks of walks, talks, open days, exhibitions and more! Come along to events across Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, and Selwyn – on every day from October 6-23. Find an event near you at ccc.govt.nz/heritagefestival along and learn how to play. For beginners and advanced players. If you have your own set please bring it along, otherwise come and join in a friendly game. Non-denominational Bible reading group Mondays, 10.30am-noon Abberley Park hall The non-denominational Bible reading group meets at Abberley Park hall, Abberley Crescent on Monday mornings from 10.30am to noon. Call Veronica on 02102292613 if interested. Wa Korero: Storytimes Redwood Library – Fridays, 10.30- 11am Papanui Library – Thursdays, 11am- 11.30am 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. Thursday October 12 2023 Bolivia Card Game Thursdays, 1-3pm Orauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Everyone is welcome to come along and try their hand at this fun and friendly card game. Technology Help Thursday, 11am-noon Redwood Library A drop in session set up to help you with your device. Discussing help with email, searching the internet, using the library catalogue, eBooks, and general computer queries. Bring your own device. Free, no bookings required. Rummikub Thursdays, 1-3pm Fendalton Library Come along to Fendalton Library and play Rummikub - an exciting, interactive strategy game. COLLECTORS NEEDED Can you help us raise funds on Friday 10 or Saturday 11 November 2023? Help support one of our biggest events of the year, the Annual Appeal. We are looking for volunteers to collect donations at various locations through Ōtautahi Christchurch. If you can help, please get in touch via the email below to register! Thank you - we appreciate your support. How you can support: Donate! Scan the QR code, or visit: givealittle.co.nz/org/ Dementia-Canterbury Volunteer! Register to volunteer by emailing: appeal@dementiacanterbury.org.nz or phone 03 379 2590 extn 217 European Car Owners NEW DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT! We can identify ANY electrical fault & reduce repair work with our NEW European Car Specific Diagnostic Equipment AUTO ELECTRICAL ROSES Enquiries welcome CH 352 5090
Thursday October 12 2023 3 First guest arrives for treatment at brand new cancer centre THE CANTERBURY Cancer Centre has welcomed its first guest for treatment. Nick Farr travelled from Tākaka to undertake his cancer treatment at the recently opened centre on Langdons Rd. Canterbury, West Coast, Otago and Southland Cancer Society chief executive Nicola Coom said he previously Nicola Coom stayed at Daffodil House and Daffodil Lodge when he was first diagnosed. “We have recently welcomed him back after he received a second diagnosis requiring treatment in Christchurch,” Coom said. “We are delighted to welcome Nick as our first guest at the Canterbury Cancer Centre. “What makes it even more special is that Nick officially opened the centre . . . on behalf of all families impacted by cancer. “We understand the challenges faced by families when a loved one needs to travel away from home for cancer treatment, and we are honoured to be able to offer guests like Nick a ‘home away from home’ where they can feel supported and cared for during what can be a challenging time of their life.” The centre is the largest facility of its kind in the South Island and Coom said it signifies a new chapter in cancer care for the country. All services are under one roof and families have access to new services, such as counselling, physiotherapy, nutrition, peer support and more. The new facility was officially opened last month. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall attended the blessing of the centre. It was built with $6.5 million in funding from the Government’s infrastructure reference group for shovel-ready projects, which was allocated in 2020. The centre has 50 rooms for patients and families from the South Island. It also has space for FIRST GUEST: Nick Farr in his room at the new Canterbury Cancer Centre. Above – Daffodil House. PHOTOS: CANTERBURY CANCER CENTRE organisations providing cancer services. It has opened just in time for some patients. The Cancer Society in Christchurch said last month it was having to use motels to house Otago and Southland cancer patients and their whānau because their other accommodation was full to overflowing. At the time, all 36 rooms at Daffodil House and Daffodil Lodge in Christchurch were full with patients from different districts. “For obvious reasons we don’t like seeing families having to return, but we are proud that we are here when they need us and that we can offer free services, such as travel and accommodation, to reduce the financial burden that comes with cancer,” said Coom. “This was a huge community effort and we are grateful to the support of the businesses, trusts, individuals and community groups throughout the South Island who have generously supported our vision for this building. “I think it’s a great representation of what we can achieve together when we combine our efforts. “While this a fabulous building, the centre is way more than bricks and mortar, it is a symbol of hope and it is our hope that it is utilised as a hub for everyone involved in cancer to collaborate and innovate together. “We have a big challenge in front of us, the demand for cancer services is increasing and we can only respond to this together.” A CONSIDERED CHOICE HOLLY LEA CARE CENTRE At Holly Lea, we are committed to delivering exceptional care. A place where personalised care meets modern care practices and facilities. Ensuring your lifestyle is as you’d like it to be, not as you’re told it has to be. Holly Lea Care Centre offers care up to hospital level, as well as a specialised memory support unit. Now offering respite care for a limited time. 123 FENDALTON R OAD, CHRISTCHURCH | 03 351 7764 | HOLLYLEA. CO. NZ
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