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6 Open day offers insight into Freemasonry THE CANTERBURY Masonic Charitable Trust will be hosting an information desk at the Freemasons Open Day, at Ferrymead Heritage Park on Sunday (10am–4pm). Local groups, charities and community organisations are encouraged to attend to discuss how to apply for funding. In celebration of its 60th year, the trust committed $60,000 to the Air Rescue Trust to support annual training costs for helicopter rescue pilots on Instrument Flight Rules. IFR allows pilots to fly in low visibility, such as in fog or low light. The ability to perform in challenging terrain and conditions is central to the crew’s effectiveness in responding to emergency situations. All rescue pilots must undergo annual training and checks, and the signififcant donation helps to support this service. Over the past nine years, the trust has funded the Freemasons Christchurch nursing scholarship, for applicants undertaking the Bachelor of Nursing at Ara Te Pūkenga. Other recent recipients of charitable grants from CMCT include NZ Spinal Trust, Gilberthorpe School, Seabrook MacKenzie, Christchurch Land Search and Rescue, and Graeme Dingle Foundation. By raising funds from car parking near the Hagley Netball Courts during winter, plus a donation from the trust that was matched by a national charity, CMCT raised enough to purchase all the netball goal posts for the new indoor Canterbury Netball Centre at Ngā Puna Wai. ‘We’re here for everybody’ • From page 5 The Merito whānau has fiftyfour years of association with Ōtautahi Sports, having been founding members of the rugby club in 1969, while the Hepi whānau joined in the 1970s and have since had their tamariki and mokopuna participate in every sport available. As well as nurturing existing relationships, Ōtautahi Sports has formed new relationships as it has grown, collaborating with He Waka Tapu and Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka at Ngā Hau e Whā. The club’s focus on community enables it to forge new relationships through member connections and word of mouth. Ōtautahi Sports recognises cost is the most signififcant barrier to people wanting to engage in sports and cultural activities. Merito notes the current fifnancial climate as a pressure point for many Leighton Evans whānau. She says the club fundraises to help remove cost barriers to participation through events such as hāngi, quiz nights, kai raffles, and venue hire. Rātā Foundation chief executive Leighton Evans says the club’s impact will be felt for generations to come. “Involvement in sport, active recreation, and cultural activities has many benefifts for communities, but we know some people face barriers that make participation more challenging,” he said. “Ōtautahi Sports is working to actively remove barriers, ensuring more people have access to sport and opportunities for cultural connection. The mahi they are doing today will have a Thursday February 1 2024 lasting impact on the future of Christchurch communities.” While Ōtautahi Sports is fortunate to have been gited a Māori name by Ngāi Tahu as mana whenua, Merito says it is not a sports club exclusively for Māori and Pasififka whānau and their doors are open to anyone who wishes to join. Merito says, “We’re here for everybody. We welcome anybody and everybody, but we are kaitiaki of the name Ōtautahi Sports, affectionately known as OT for short.” WHĀNAU-FOCUSED: Members of Ōtautahi Sports prepare for a hāngi fundraiser at their Tuam St clubrooms. HOMESTAY FAMILIES WANTED • Cultivate international friendships • Learn new phrases and communication skills Can you provide a safe and comfortable environment, welcoming an international student into your family, long or short term? We would love to hear from you! FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone Allison: 021 706 484 Or email: canterburyhomestay@gmail.com
Thursday February 1 2024 7 FULLY ESCORTED EUROPE RIVER CRUISING 2024 AMSTERDAM HOLLAND Rhine River COLOGNE GERMANY 15 Rhine Gorge KITZINGEN VOLKACH RÜDESHEIM BAMBERG Main Main Danube Canal WÜRZBURG River NUREMBERG ROTH REGENSBURG Danube River SLOVAKIA PASSAU DÜRNSTEIN VIENNA MELK Wachau Valley BRATISLAVA AUSTRIA BUDAPEST HUNGARY 24 DAYS FULLY ESCORTED FROM CHRISTCHURCH INCLUDING A 16-DAY BUDAPEST TO AMSTERDAM RIVER CRUISE DEPARTS: 11 JULY 2024 / RETURNS: 03 AUGUST 2024 from $19,369per person twin share Includes: Return economy class flights from Christchurch to Europe on Singapore Airlines, 2 night stopover & sightseeing in Singapore, 4 night stopover & sightseeing in Budapest, 16 day River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam on Avalon’s suite ship Imagery II in a twin or double deluxe stateroom, all meals onboard, wine with lunch & dinner, Airport taxes, Port Charges & Gratuities. Ask us about options for single travel and upgrades 22 NIGHT STAY YOUR FULLY ESCORTED TOUR INCLUDES: 16 DAY CRUISE PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE MULTIPLE EXCURSIONS INCLUDED MEALS AS SPECIFIED RETURN AIRFARES * HIGHLIGHTS Singapore | Budapest | Bratislava | Vienna Durnstein | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg Bamberg | Volkach | Wurzburg | Rudesheim Rhine Gorge | Cologne | Amsterdam
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