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ROAD TO RECOVERY: After potentially life-threatening injuries from a fall off his bicycle, Clay Taylor had to spend five days in hospital.
Injured cyclist sparks investigation FRASER WALKER-PEARCE Roadworks on Prestons Rd are under scrutiny after a cyclist was forced off the road into a ditch by a passing motorist. Clay Taylor, 17, was taken to hospital with a bruised spinal cord and kidney, and lacerated pancreas, after he was forced off the road when it narrowed near the intersection with Marshland Rd. He was knocked out in the incident, and only remembers swerving hard left to avoid a passing car competing for the
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However, she believed the road works were appropriately managed and protected. Mr Taylor said he wasn’t blaming anybody for what happened, but said motorists should be aware that extreme care was needed around roadworks. A fire crew was called to help paramedics get Mr Taylor out of the ditch. He spent four nights in hospital. Luckily, there was no serious damage to his spine. Spokes Canterbury chairman Don Babe said accidents
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used to that. “People in cars get frustrated with cyclists but it’s something they’ll have to deal with. The middle of the lane is where they feel safest through roadworks, and most roadworks are only 100m or so long,� he said. HAVE YOUR SAY Have you had a close call? Tell us your story. Email fraser. walker@starmedia.kiwi
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Koyu-kai New Year Concert Sunday, January 31 from 2-4pm Koyu-kai is a group of music lovers who play Japanese traditional instruments. There will be nine short ensembles by two players with some pieces accompanied by flute. We will be wearing Japanese Summer Kimono, called yukata. Admission is free but a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Foundation of the Blind, 96 Bristol St, St Albans. The Garden City Garden Competition February 6 and 7 Here is one for the diary, the Garden City Garden Competition will be held by the Christchurch Beautifying Association on Waitangi Weekend. Whether they are residential, commercial, retirement homes, hotels, motels or if the efforts of the gardeners are worthy of a trophy, they can all be entered. Free entry. A presentation night will be held
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Pt In the Park Every Saturday from 9-10am. PT in the Park is every Saturday morning, rain or sunshine at 9am to 10am and it is free. It is near Carlton Mill corner and clearly visible with flags showing where it is. North Hagley Park Events Village, Rolleston Ave. The Pioneer Christchurch Day Ride Sunday, January 31 9.45am. The event is open to anyone and will be held at the dedicated Mountain Bike Track network
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News tips? Email andrew.king@starmedia.kiwi or phone 371 0777 Your opinion? Facebook us on www.facebook.com/norwestnews TWO INJURED IN CRASH Two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries on Sunday after a three-car crash on Marshland Rd. St John sent two ambulances to the scene at 3.51pm. Fire crews from Christchurch Central and St Albans provided assistance with traffic management while the cars were removed from the road.
TOY COLLECTOR: Alan Preston is sharing his collection of more than 20,000 toys by opening a gallery in Waltham next month.
Collector to share treasure trove CHELSEA DANIELS
St Alban’s Alan Preston is getting ready to open a gallery showcasing 54 years of toy collecting. Mr Preston will have more than 20,000 toys on display at his Toy Collector gallery in Waltham. He is a self-confessed “big kid” and has toys ranging from old to new, used to mint condition. Mr Preston (right) gives children a glimpse into the toys
20,000 plus toys to feature in gallery of yesteryear, and what playtime was like long before electronic gaming. “I was trying to show kids that they can get back into their toys, instead of the computers and the phones. (They should) look after their toys and have fun with them,” he said.
It has cost him around a quarter of a million dollars over the last couple of years to get the gallery set up – collecting toys and getting custom-made show cases from Auckland. The avid collector’s lifelong hobby came from humble beginnings – an obsession with toy
cars. “My favourite toys when I was that age was the Matchbox toys that were imported from England. They’d only come in so often, you were only allowed to buy four each time. So, we had the whole family go down – my sister hated it,” he said. • The Toy Collector opens to the public on February 6 at 90 Falsgrave St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for family.
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HOUSE FIRE One person has been treated for facial burns after a kitchen fire in Burnside on Sunday. Fire crews from Harewood and St Albans went to the property around 8.30am but found the fire had been extinguished by a neighbour. St John sent an ambulance and rapid response vehicle to the scene on Ashbourne St but the person did not require further treatment. Clarification On January 11 the Nor’West News reported that community boards around the city had spent $19,196 over a 12-month period on food during meetings. This was incorrect. The actual figure spent on food was $19,730 . The Nor’West News apologises for the error.
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Getting close and personal at buskers Being an audience member at the World Buskers Festival sometimes involves a bit more than just sitting and watching. Bryndwr student Jasper Perry was asked on stage to assist American buskers Rob Williams
and Casey Martin from the Kamikaze Fireflies. The buskers festival wrapped up yesterday after 65 street performers, comedians, fringe artists, musicians and visual artists spent 10 days entertaining Christchurch.
A former Christchurch Girls’ High School student is taking her earthquake findings to the United States. Canterbury University master’s graduate Emily Lambie has analysed hours of CCTV footage from the Canterbury earthquakes using her innovative research system, to see how people react when the ground starts moving. She developed a unique coding scheme that examines what people really do in an earthquake. She will be conducting further research for the next 10 months at California State University in Long Beach, which she leaves for next week after winning a Fulbright scholarship. It does not rely on post-disaster interviews, but on observation of reactions. Miss Lambie developed the coding scheme for her Master’s degree in hazard and disaster management. “The next step is to go beyond a New Zealand context and use
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Bishopdale Menzshed hunt for new, bigger home ANDREW KING
The Bishopdale Menzshed is hunting for a new home with its current premises earmarked for the new Bishopdale Community Centre and Library. The group started 18 months ago with five members looking to help out their community. Now that number has grown to 40 and not only do they have to move on due to the new community centre, but they are struggling to fit everyone in at their base at the old Bishopdale Community Creche. Construction on the new Bishopdale Community Centre and Library is expected to begin in June with an opening date in mid-2017. Retired traffic engineer and facilitator Bill Greenwood said they are looking at their options. “We are currently working with the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board to find a suitable alternative space,” he said. The membership has grown quite diverse over the 18 months they have been together. “We have a 19-year-old and an
HELPING HAND: Bishopdale Menzshed volunteers help put in 10 new planter boxes at Abbyfield in Hornby.
89-year-old,” said Mr Greenwood. “That gives us a good mix of age and experience.” Experience would seem is not in short supply. “We have retired tutor, Kevin Bradshaw, who taught technical issues, he replaced Gerry Brownlee at St Bede’s College,” Mr Greenwood said. “He provides a lot of knowledge which is great.” Mr Greenwood said most of
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Passionate about animal St Albans resident Barry Helem heads the SPCA animal welfare team in the city. Georgia O’Connor-Harding speaks to him about the worst case of animal neglect he has seen, compassion fatigue and 32,000km on his Harley Davidson What ignited your passion for the welfare of animals? Most of my career has been in the banking industry. I spent 34 years there and ended up in a senior management role with the ANZ bank. I got to that stage where I wanted a break from the corporate world and I felt like I wanted to give back to the community in the non-profit sector. I have always had pets and we are a nation of animal lovers – we have the highest rate of pet ownership in the Western world I think. During my childhood I grew up in Greymouth and my grandad had a stud for racehorses so I spent a good part of my holidays dunging out paddocks. It sounds like a rewarding job. I find it is an absolute highlight working here. Not saying corporate life is not rewarding
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but it is different. It has been satisfying getting us to do more for animals in the community such as improving our rehoming rates, doing more proactive initiatives like having community clinics. What is one of the most shocking treatment of animals you have ever seen that has stuck in your mind? Our inspectors are in the field. They see the worst of it and I see the photos. What they see is pretty horrendous. There was one last year that involved three dogs that were kept on a property that had obviously been starved. One dog had died and the remaining two had started eating the remains of the deceased dog. At the time they were discovered all the dogs had to be euthanised because they were just so far gone. While you said you are not directly involved, have you got attached to an animal that has
had to be euthanised? I get to see the impact on the staff because most of them are animal lovers. Predominantly our workforce is young females. It is hard for them to detach. In our industry they talk about compassion fatigue and it is quite real. So we always make sure our people are getting supported and holidays. Does the SPCA get free vet medical care? There are some SPCAs in New Zealand that have their own vet clinics but we contract ours out. It is our second highest cost after staff wages so we probably spend around $250,000 each year on veterinary cost. We need about $2.7 million to run the operation in Canterbury and only a fraction of that gets covered. Do you have good donators? Yes we do. The Canterbury community is very supportive. Half our income probably comes from legacies and wills left to us. It is really generous and we would not be able to survive without that. We get very little Government funding. People who give us money are paying for our prosecution fees.
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welfare and motor-cycles Not many people realise that. That is not right. Is that your thoughts? I think it is interesting that as an agency enforces legislation we don’t get funding. We get a small amount at a national level. Our inspectors dealt with nearly 1200 complaints last year. We have had to increase our inspectors to keep up with demand post earthquake. What has been the biggest fine or prosecution you have been successful with so far? We had our first jail sentence in 2014 with a man who beat a cat to death with a stick. That was the first one we have had and that is really pleasing for us because it sets a real stake in the ground that the courts have a tougher line on animal cruelty. It is good the courts are starting to crack down on animal cruelty. You have only been at the SPCA for four years but what were your experiences like with animals post earthquake? It was only when I joined the SPCA I found out the great work the team did. There are about 800 animals that passed through the centre between February and
BORN TO BE WILD: Barry Helem has travelled 32,000km around the United States on his Harley Davidson, a great passion of his.
June after the earthquakes. A phenomenal workload and they did an amazing job. Do you think the rate of animal neglect is getting better now? Yes. I do think that is settling
down. In the last couple of years we have had an increase in dog complaints. We suspect that could have been the challenge of getting pet-friendly accommodation for people in rental properties. But even that is improving.
Do you get any interesting animals coming through? We have a miniature horse, a kunekune pig. We have had a wallaby before. The perception in the community is we are all about cats and dogs but increasingly we are dealing with more livestock from properties. Do you have a favourite animal? We have got a geriatric boxer called Flynn who is 12 and he is really part of the family. Does your family share the same love for animals as you? My wife certainly does. We have three grown-up children and they certainly adore our dog Flynn. It is possible they may volunteer down the track although they have their own lives and interests at the moment. Have you travelled a lot? Yes. I am a motor-cycle enthusiast. I have done tours of the United States in my Harley-Davidson. I did nine weeks in 2010 and 2013. We did 32,000km touring North America. We shipped the motor-cycle over and uncrated on Long Beach and went coast to coast. It is quite a passion of mine.
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Difficult question but where do you think Christchurch sits on the scale of welfare when it comes to animals? I think the major centres – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have the same sort of percentage. I think we were dealing with the least complaints prior to the earthquakes but since then there has been a steady increase. I have talked to a lot of social agencies and they notice a lot of increase in mental issues and domestic violence. We think it may be linked to the tougher times in the community. While that is no excuse it is a factor. What has been the most important lesson you have learnt working with animals? There is a clear link between how we treat animals and how we treat people. There is a lot of research that shows people that are cruel to animals generally escalates into violence with other people. I think Mahatma Gandhi said the greatness of a nation can be judged by how its animals are treated. It is the next generation we now need to educate about empathy for animals.
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HIGH ACHIEVERS: Ten students were taken to Auckland to see Oprah and attend a leaders lunch. Front from left: Suayd Hakaria, Sea Muaimalae, Tiare Scott and Laken Wairau. Back from left Taylor Moore, Danielle George, Martha Lolohea, Mahlon Moevao, Aimee-Chantelle Gough and Simone Pitama. If you know of a local achiever, email andrew.king@ starmedia.kiwi
$5k CPIT grant for patisserie student ANDREW KING
Papanui student Joshua MorrisBamber will take his baking skills to the next level with a $5000 grant. He was one of 10 deserving Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology staff and students awarded money from the CPIT Foundation for this year’s study. Joshua needed new equipment to attend CPIT’s patisserie course. He was not the only one to
benefit from the CPIT Foundation. Three high-achieving Maori and Pacific Island students were treated to a trip to see one of America’s most influential speakers. Burnside High School’s Danielle George, Christchurch Girls’ High’s Laken Wairau and Papanui High School’s Mahlon Moevao flew to Auckland to spend a night with Oprah. They were part of a group of 10 students who went and also attended a leaders lunch.
CPIT Foundation chairman Carl Pascoe said foundation trustees are looking forward to another wonderful year supporting the CPIT community. “The CPIT Foundation works hard to support those wanting to achieve in their chosen fields of study,” he said. “To be able to award these highly-deserving students with grants which will help them achieve their goals or reward their hard work, makes it all worthwhile,” said Mr Pascoe.
TOP ATHLETES: Olivia Burnham, 14, from Christchurch Avon AC, Gloria Agnew, 14, from Phoenix Athletics, Cody House, 14, from Papanui TOC and Ryan Sutherland, 14, from Christchurch Avon AC.
Scholarships, medals for budding athletes Three north-west athletes have cleaned up at the Colgate Games in Nelson. Papanui Toc H Athletics Club’s Cody House and Christchurch Avon Athletic Club’s Olivia Burnham and Ryan Sutherland all received Nick Willis scholarships as well as a huge haul of medals. Cody, 14, came first in the 200m sprint, 100m hurdles and long jump. He also came second in the 100m sprint and the 4x100m relay. He said receiving the scholarship came as a surprise as he had not known about it, instead he had just focused on his event performance but the money will help out towards more athletics gear. Olivia, 14, took home gold in the 400m sprint, 80m hurdles, high jump and the mixed distance medley.
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Managing birds a challenge Environment Canterbury chief operating officer Don Rule responds to the opinion column by Shirley Boys’ High School and Union Rowing Club coach Dale Maher last week. Mr Maher said Kerrs Reach has been spoiled by canada geese and other waterfowl and criticised ECan’s lack of action. We acknowledge the water quality issues at Kerrs Reach, in all of the Avon River/Otakaro and in many of the waterways in greater Christchurch. Water quality is affected by waterfowl at Kerrs Reach and elsewhere. The prolific macrophyte and scum growth there indicates high levels of nutrients in the water, which promotes plant growth. Numbers of canada goose are highly variable. In the city they tend to congregate at Travis Wetland, the Christchurch wastewater treatment ponds and along the Avon River/ Otakaro. Since the earthquakes their distribution has changed with the increase in open, grassed areas, an attractive habitat for canada geese. Unlike the black swan, canada goose is no longer classified as a
SOAP BOX game bird under the Wildlife Act. This means there is no single agency with responsibility for the species, so its management within a particular area such as Kerrs Reach is a challenge. A group of organisations is working to determine how best to manage canada geese. Christchurch International Airport Ltd is required by statute to manage threats to aircraft safety. This means the birds establishing around the city and at Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere are a problem for the airport. They are also a problem for farmers growing crops, and a pollution threat to waterways like the Avon River/Otakaro. Short-term options include organised culls, while a medium to longer term option may be a pest management plan. A number of approaches are being
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considered. All the relevant agencies are working through options and solutions. We are confident that this work, as well as the wider water quality actions being taken by the Christchurch-West Melton Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee and other groups, will in time deliver the outcomes Dale Maher and other recreational water users are looking for. There is currently a discussion document out on a future Regional Pest Management Plan for Canterbury. Go to www.ecan.govt. nz for details. Contributions are welcome until February 28. Have your say Would you support a cull of canada geese in order to clean up our waterways? Email frasr.walker@ starmedia.kiwi
Readers respond to Dale Maher’s opinion piece about the big numbers of canada goose and other birds and what they are doing to Christchurch’s waterways: Philippa Lane, Russley – I have long wondered why something is not being done to control/get rid of the canada geese that are becoming such a prominent part of the Christchurch landscape. They are invaders from offshore and have high nuisance value to residents as well as to native wildlife. A visit to the Travis Wetlands means watching every step in order to negotiate your way through the huge turd piles that cover not only the pathways but the beautiful expansive grass area by the roadway. Residents with children must be plagued by the filthy shoes that their offspring wear back to the house. In addition, the native waterbirds’ habitat is being depleted of enormous quantities of food by these Canadian pests. My love of the wildlife doesn’t prevent me from asking the question: “When is something going to be done to rid us of this nuisance?” Anne Wignall, Fendalton – I agree with Dale Maher that canada geese and black swans should be considered pests. These large birds may be beautiful to look at, but they foul not only the waterways that Dale is concerned with, but also parks, sports fields, river banks and pasture. Since recreational hunters cannot shoot them within the city, other means of controlling – and preferably eliminating – these two species need to be employed.
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Lindsay James, Bishopdale – The story about the explosion of canada geese was predicable. When they were classed as a game bird the acclimatisation societies and subsequently Fish and Game were responsible for their control. They had annual culls using fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and boats to herd the pests towards shooters who dispatched them with shotguns and clubs. Egg pricking and poisoning was also used successfully. Now the birds are no longer classed as a game bird with effective management, coupled with the fact that there were annual outcries from the public about
the deaths of these urban pests of course their numbers have exploded. The methods used today by the city council are designed not to control the birds efficiently but to protect public sensitivities. I understand that the city council has plans to herd the birds up into pens and then have a vet gently fatally inject them with poison. I hope the birds cooperate and don’t fly off. The methods of the past used by Fish and Game may appear brutal to sensitive people but they were effective, ongoing and planned to keep a reasonable population of birds that did not predate crops or foul land and waterways.
A reader responds to the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board’s idea of discounted rates at Jellie Park for those who walk, bike or use public transport to the facility.
stating the aim was to expand Halswell, which is again multiple bus trips. Don’t make decisions without adequate data – where do the users come from? What pool feature are they using? How do they get there? Pool staff would have no way of determining how users arrive. I have an electronic bus ticket so is that the proof or a bike helmet? The system would be too easy to fool. The city council doesn’t plan very well, for example, expand the services (pool features) then later try and address increased patronage rather than an overall plan.
Alastair McLaughlin, Russley – No, I would not cycle or use a bus. There is no direct bus route from Russley to the pool so I would have to catch two buses – first into Riccarton then second out to Burnside High School. That would be 10min in the car against approximately 50 to 60min in a bus. I would also not cycle because of the busy roads (around 6km). Sockburn was our closest local pool, closed by the city council,
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Edgeware Village will host the mobile police station in response to concerns regarding burglaries and thefts from cars in the area. Acting Senior Sergeant Brendon Strieker said the idea was to make community police officers more accessible to talk to and discuss the issues in the community. “We have talked to the business owners in Edgeware Village and given pamphlets to motorists and pedestrians about preventing theft from vehicles,” he said. The mobile station will be in the area from February 1-5 for anyone in the community to pop in and discuss any issues they may have. Acting Senior Sergeant Strieker said the response has been very positive from businesses but he was still concerned about how much high-value property was being left in parked vehicles. Crime hot spots in the north of the city have been identified through Operation Karapu – a response by police at preventing burglaries and car
VISUAL PRESENCE: The mobile police station was deployed in the Edgeware Village to give residents easier access to community constables. Community Constable Rick Groen was on hand to listen to the issues in the area.
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Fun North-west children were among 100 participants from around 30 ethnic backgrounds who got involved in the Nawawi Centre’s holiday programme. Volunteers organised the special programme at the Canterbury Horticultural Society Centre, to help pupils channel their energy, have fun and reinforce their Muslim identity along the way. The theme of this year’s programme was “Footsteps of the Prophet”.
LEARNING FUN: Children learn more about their ethnic background in the Nawawi Centre’s holiday programme.
READING TIME: From left, Awad, of Avonhead, Malek Sabry, of Riccarton, Leila Mehrez, of Riccarton, and Xavier Crossland of Woolston enjoy some quiet time at the holiday programme. BIG SMILES: Zakkiyah (left) teaches Safiya, of Linwood, Zahra, of Richmond, Hannah, of Linwood, Deem, of Ilam, and Adam, of Bishopdale, at the holiday programme.
Minecraft, sand sculptures and crafting masks were part of the fun at school holiday programmes last week. Kidsbase runs programmes every school holiday in Redwood. Trips are planned every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each holiday week
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FUN INDOORS: Kendra Lawrence (front right) and Breanne Davies (front left) of Redwood, and their friends with their Minecraft creations during the Minecraft day at Kidsbase Redwood holiday programme.
SAND ART: Meike Kriek, of St Albans, and Sophie Davis, of Burwood, put the finishing touches to their awesome mermaid sand sculpture during their Kidsbase holiday programme visit to Spencer Park.
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Hip pain: Do I have arthritis or
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he team at Physical Sense in Sydenham sees clients with a range of symptoms but many of their middle-aged and senior clients visit complaining of pain in one or both hips. Physiotherapist Ietje van Stolk suggests that a major part of the pain could be due to muscle pain rather than simply arthritis. “Even if an x-ray shows arthritis, the reason for the pain may be the muscles around the joint,” she explains. Alternatively, a back muscle could also be the cause, as shown in the image. Ietje recalls one case where an 89 year old client with severe arthritis who walked with a stick, told her, “I will end up in a wheelchair, I cannot put any weight through my right leg due to pain in my hip and buttock”. “Within 4 treatments, she was walking with her stick but without the severe pain,” says Ietje. “The arthritis was one of the factors that made her muscles spasm but the other was that older people move less and the flexed position the hip is in when we sit is particularly bad for the hip.” Ietje is happy with the fact that although the client was 89 and could have been “given up on” or told to live with the pain, she made a difference to her health and wellbeing. At Physical Sense, hands-on techniques (massage and triggerpoint deactivation techniques) are used to release the muscles. The client also gets a home exercise program
(the crosses are the areas of the muscle spasms, the red areas is where the pain is felt) a back Hip muscle that causes hip pain
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designed to mobilize and stretch the hip, strengthen the important core muscles and increase general strength and balance. They teach a movement sequence that stretches the hip in all directions whilst the client is able to lie safely on their bed, perfect for older or less mobile clients. In many cases having the muscles released and being taught how to maintain it, is enough
Chronic pain in one of your joints? Even if your joint is not in the best shape, a major part of the pain could be caused by the muscles surrounding the joint. At Physical Sense we have good results with releasing the muscles (with hands on techniques) and increasing your strength and flexibility. Within a few treatments you will know if this is what you need.
to stay on top of the problem. If severe arthritis is the underlying cause, some maintenance therapy may be necessary, but that is often more affordable and, for older patients, better tolerated than surgery. In very few treatments the client will know if it is going to work for them or not, without financial commitment. Physical Sense Gym & Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. There is a bus
stop in front of the door and there is ample parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz.
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your way back to it As we return to our normal daily routines after the holidays you may begin to find the odd ache or pain creeping in.
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his is a good indicator from our bodies, that the holiday routine was somewhat different. Perhaps you sit a lot for work and you were on the go or, you are normally more active and the holiday break was more sedentary. Either way the sooner you pay attention to these signals the easier it will be to deal with it. So what can you do to ward off pain and stiffness and boost your energy and alertness? 10 simple stretching exercises at your desk that will release tension from head to toe. They take only a few minutes. Set the alarm on your cell phone or computer to go off every hour to remind you it’s time to get up and stretch. Just stand up and sit down - no hands If you stand up and sit down (over and over) without using your hands it can be a challenge, do it while you’re on the phone; no one will know. Shrug your shoulders - to release the neck and shoulders Inhale deeply and shrug your shoulders, lifting them high up to your ears. Hold. Release and drop. Repeat three times. Loosen the hands with air circles Clench both fists, stretching both hands
out in front of you. Make circles in the air, first in one direction, to the count of ten. Then reverse the circles. Shake out the hands. Point your fingers - good for hands, wrist, and forearms
Stretch your left hand out in front of you, pointing fingers toward the floor. Use your right hand to increase the stretch, pushing your fingers down and toward the body. Be gentle do the same with the other hand. Now stretch your left hand out straight in front, wrist bent, with fingers pointing skyward. Use your right hand to increase the stretch, pulling the fingers back toward your body. Do the same on the other side. Release the upper body with a torso twist Inhale and as you exhale, turn to the right and grab the back of your chair with your right hand, and grab the arm of the chair with your left. With eyes level, use your grasp on the chair to help twist your torso around as far to the back of the room as possible. Hold the twist and let your eyes continue the stretch see how far around the room you can peer. Slowly come back to facing forward. Repeat on the other side. Do leg extensions Grab the seat of your chair to brace yourself
and extend your legs straight out in front of you so they are parallel to the floor.Flex and point your toes five times. Release. Repeat. Stretch your back with a “big hug” Hug your body, placing the right hand on your left shoulder and the left hand on your right shoulder. Breathe in and out, releasing the area between your shoulder blades. Cross your arms - for the shoulders and upper back Extend one arm out straight in front of you. With the other hand, grab the elbow of the outstretched arm and pull it across your chest, stretching your shoulder and upper back muscles. Hold. Release. Stretch out the other arm in front of you - repeat. Stretch your back and shoulders with a “leg hug” Sit on the edge of your chair (if it has wheels, wedge the chair against the desk or
wall to make sure it does not roll). Put your feet together, flat on the floor. Lean over, chest to knees, letting your arms dangle loosely to the floor. Release your neck. Now bring your hands behind your legs, right hand grasping left wrist, forearm (or elbow if you can reach that far), left hand grasping the right. Feel the stretch in your back, shoulders and neck. Hold. Release your hands to the floor again. Repeat three times or as often as it feels good. Look up to release upper body Sit up tall in your chair, or stand up. Stretch your arms overhead and interlock your fingers. Turn the palms to the ceiling as you lift your chin up, tilt your head back, and gaze up at the ceiling, too. Inhale, exhale, release.
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going to bed with a positive attitude,” Johnson says. “If you go to bed angry, worried or stressed, that tends to come back the next day. Do what you can before bed to reset your mood. Read, take a bath, exercise or talk face-to-face. Try to avoid screen time.”
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happiness.” Johnson suggests planning family dinner two to three times a week. “When we start to eat dinner as a family in the home, our health and happiness will follow,” he notes.
2 Take baby steps 3 to yoga bliss Make more time for family: “Over the last 20 years, family time has vanished. Sporting events, projects, work and technology have swallowed this time,” says Johnson. “Family faceto-face time is the most important part of a healthy family relationship and
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Carve out whitespace: This is time you dedicate to yourself to refresh, unplug and rejuvenate. This could be making time to do yoga, enjoy a hobby, read, meditate or take a bath.
“I can’t do yoga”. This is what lots of people tell me. “But anyone can do yoga,” I reply. Many people reckon they need to be “flexible” or a circus star to stretch. But that’s not what yoga is about. It’s about just feeling a stretch where it benefits you. And if you are in a class with an experienced yoga teacher, then they will give different options with each yoga move. This is so you can tap into the level that best benefits your body. I work with lots of runners (I take ‘yoga for runners’ classes in Auckland) and so I tell my yogi students that they would never expect to run a marathon overnight; so why expect to nail the STRETCH OUT: I use yoga to help prepare for marathons first yoga class you try? We’re so hard but I can also tap my inner zen. PHOTO/REBECCA GRUNWELL on ourselves! to wobble on every balance pose and Like all things, it takes time to strength work would frustrate me, while improve. inversions would infuriate me. No matter what age or ability, anyone But now I love it and it helps to keep can tap into the benefits of this ancient practice. It’s especially useful for runners my life a bit more balanced and fuels my happiness. and athletes to help re-balance the body, So stop, drop and yoga sometime. Give but the mind benefits are as big as the it a go. body benefits too. • Rachel Grunwell is our weekly I use yoga to strengthen, stretch and wellbeing columnist. She’s the director tone my body for marathon running, but of inspiredhealth.co.nz/. Follow her on I also use it to calm my mind, de-stress, facebook.com/InspiredHealthNZ and detox and to reach my “bliss place”. Instagram: @inspiredhealthandfitness But it wasn’t always like that. I used
“People who have hobbies and activities that give them balance tend to be happier. If your hobby is texting, checking social media or watching TV, this will set you up for a feeling of emptiness. These things are fine in short periods, but too much will take away what life is giving us.”
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options. CPIT Aoraki offers qualifications from certificate to degree level in a wide variety of subjects. Youth pathways, Maori and Pasifika Trades Training and Women in Trades all offer fee-free training. In 2016, we add new programmes to its mix Auckland) and so I tell my yogi mind, de-stress, de By Rachel Grunwell of high quality innovative education students that they would never my “blisstailored place”. towards meeting industry demand. “I can’t do yoga”. This is what lots of expect to run a marathon overnight; But it wasn’t alw people tell me. so why expect to nail yoga St used to wobble New to the thefirst Madras campus is theon “But anyone can do yoga,” I reply. class you try? We’re so on andof strength work Certificate inhard Parenting and Care Children, Many people reckon they need to ourselves!with qualifications in early childhood me, whilestudies inversio be “flexible” or a circus star to Like all things, it takes time to me. stretch. But notcombined what yoga is improve. and childbirth education also being Butoffered. now I love i hethat’s newly CPIT Aoraki The New Zealand Broadcasting School about. It’s vocational about just feeling a stretch No matter what age or ability, keep my life a bit m training institute holds where it benefits you. anyone can tap into the benefits of fuels my happines will facilitate the Certificate in Media its first public event together on And if you are in a class with an this ancient practice. It’s especially stop, drop in its courses So this year asan January 23 at Madras Street and thefor Communication experienced yoga teacher, then they useful runners andto athletes to Give it a go. a pathway the Bachelor of Broadcasting Ensors campus in Christchurch, and at will giveRoad different options with each help re-balance the body, but the Communications programme. ■ Rachel Grunwell i yoga move. This is soon youJanuary can tap27. mind benefits are as big as the body the Timaru campus It’s an exciting year for vocational wellbeing columnist into the level that best benefits your benefits too. The Community Open Days are a chance of inspiredhealth.co training in Canterbury. out more at body. I use yoga to strengthen, stretch Find to check out the new institute’s programmes, facebook.com/Insp I work with lots of runners (I take and tone my body for marathon facilities and recent upgrades, and to enjoy www.cpit.ac.nz/community-open-day.
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free entertainment, including kids’ activities, demonstrations and live music. The Community Open Day will also be a chance to acknowledge thousands of graduates who have completed vocational training qualifications over more than 100 years and the successes of both institutes. CPIT Aoraki is calling for the public, graduates and staff to contribute their best memory or photo to a Memory Wall as a tribute to the two institutes. Bring them on the day or post them to our Facebook pages (‘CPITNZ’ and ‘aorakipolytechnic’). As always, the staff will be on hand to share
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Christchurch School of Music 2015 was a really busy year for the Christchurch School of Music with lots of exciting things happening.
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Pasifika students demonstrate new skills Building up skills while breaking down cultural barriers; that’s what Pasifika students working on improvements to a Pacific Trust Canterbury facility are doing, the trust’s community development advisor Noa Ellwood says. CPIT Pasifika Trades Training students are working on the trust’s Pasifika Supported Playgroup facility in Aranui. “For our community, the Pasifika Supported Playgroup creates a familiar environment with similar practices to kindergartens and pre-schools, to help prepare our children and educate our parents on the importance of early childhood learning. It helps break down those cultural barriers so that children and parents know what to expect outside their environment,” Ellwood said. He was impressed with the level of competence and professionalism shown
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Colin McCahon; Composers at War; Creation Myths; From Scribble to Script; Introduction to Looking at Art; Introductory Latin; Mexican Cuisine; Peacemakers in Canterbury During WWI; Refugees and Migrants in Today’s World; The Nature of Human Nature NEW EVENING COURSES: Meals for One; Temptation Training NEW SATURDAY COURSES: Centenary of the 1916 Rebellion in Ireland; Learning to Ask Questions; Myths of Free Trade; Portrait Drawing Workshops; Norfolk Island PLUS our popular repeating courses
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CPIT Pasifika Trades Training students work on the Pacific Trust Canterbury's Pasifika Supported Playgroup facility.
course will be adapted to suit participants level of fitness. For further information and enrolment in any of our courses please visit our website www.papanui.school.nz or telephone our office on 3520701.
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by the students. “They were awesome to work with. They really owned the project and under Karl’s guidance they used it as a learning opportunity to do it for themselves. The course provides an amazing chance for students to gain new skills.” Pasifika civil trades students paved the playgroup’s outdoor area and will add a fence, seating and sail cloth later in 2016. CPIT Pasifika carpentry students will take their skills inside the centre this year, by building a partition to create separate sleeping and activity areas, as well as renovating the bathroom. Students had also completed projects at Linwood College in Phillipstown and St James School in Aranui, along with community-based initiatives for the Tongan and Fijian communities. “It’s an example of how these students are giving back to their community by contributing to the Christchurch rebuild while upskilling themselves for a better
Paving the way for improved Pasifika community facilities: future,” CPIT Pasifika Trades Training mentor Reverend Fitifiti Luatua said. Pasifika Trades Training is run in collaboration with leaders from the Pasifika community and government agencies with Pasifika church ministers playing a key role in nominating and offering pastoral support. The programmes are open entry to anyone of Pasifika descent. For more information check out cpit.ac.nz/pasifikatrades-training.
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Music, philosophy and Design & Arts College HELP YOUR CHILD GROW Christchurch School creation myths all INDream” CONFIDENCE “Live a Music Life skills programme for children onof offer at WEA
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the WEA the programme this term n ofSeptember School celebrated all are welcome attend. itsand Diamond Jubilee –to60 yearsThe of popular ‘Singing for Pleasure’ course providing excellent music tuition and with ensemble David O’Beirne continuestoon Tuesday opportunities thousands lunchtimes, while ‘Italian Singing’ with of Cantabrians. Claudia Lues is onthe Thursday In December Schoollunchtime. moved back ‘Composers War’ is aold five-week course home onto the at site of the Music Centre. about some of the significant musicians With the support of the Catholic Diocese, whoschool haveis suffered premature death or the renting four portable buildings disablement through warfare. As well as on the site adjacent to Catholic Cathedral reviewing the music and times of some of College where all the instrumental and these composers the course tutors David voice teaching takes place on a Saturday Sell and Roger Buckton, will ask what might morning and after school. have been. ‘At times of war and persecution, So along with its new branding, a new composers have generally found themselves user-friendly website and a great new place in invidious situations trying to balance to call home the CSM is in good heart and the needs of a creative spirit with the looking forward to a fantastic year of music requirements of patriotic duty, or even plain making in 2016. survival’, they say. From pre-schoolers to septuagenarians, Philosophy is also on the menu at the the CSM caters for a wide range of ages WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) and musical offering opportunities situated at styles 59 Gloucester Street. On for Michael group Couch or Wednesday mornings individual tuition continues his examination of ‘The Nature of in all the instruments Human Nature’, as he explores ideas and and an ensemble assumptions of major modern philosophers to suit everyone. and their intellectual impact – Darwin, Marx, From orchestras, Nietzsche, Sartre, Freud and Wittgenstein. choirs, injazz and ‘Learning to ask questions: education, rock bands, world law, literature, politics, philosophy and music ensembles, theology’ is the topic for a five-week Saturday wind ensembles and morning series led by Richard Dawson. ‘This
of people – including Nelson Mandela, Socrates, Augustine, Edmund Burke, Jane Austen’s heroines, Paul Freire, Janet Frame - who have a remarkable capacity to ask productive questions’, explains Richard. ‘What can we learn from great questioners? How do we learn from them? What will become of us in our inquiry? Creation Myths’ is a five-week course where a number of different creation myths will be examined to see how different cultures have attempted to answer the big questions of ‘where did we come from?’ and concert bands every taste is catered for. ‘what is our purpose here on earth?’ Tutor All ensembles take part in regular concerts Grant Pheloung, who taught in the ‘Great including Saturday soirees and the popular Books’ programme at Auburn University annual Showcase Concert. Recitals where in Alabama, will also discuss whether the individuals can perform are also held creation stories examined have any relevance regularly. for today. If you how have to always wanted to play and an Learn produce attractive instrument but you’re not sure which one legible italic-based handwriting/lettering or want tocourse give your a chance in you a six-week withchildren tutor Ross Gray. to have a go on all the instruments help Designed to suit the beginner, you’llto learn them decide, come along to our popular how to form italic letters correctly, with and free Try and an Instrument on Saturday consistency flow. Ross isDay a Christchurch 30 January from 10am-12pm in theheritage Hall at teacher, contemporary painter and Catholic advocate.Cathedral College. You will get to hear the experts instruments To enrol in theseplaying coursesthe or any others in and then have a go yourself. Heaps of fun the WEA programme, phone the WEA on guaranteed and a great opportunity to 366 0285, go online to cwea.org.nz or pick find really appeals. up a out copywhat of theinstrument WEA programme from a We forward to seeing you soon. citylook library.
Adult and Community Education Term 1, 2016 Come learn with us
Risingholme Community Centre offers a wide range of short courses each term at a range of venues. Risingholme Community Centre Alterations & upcycling (sewing), Art (Basic Painting, Creative Art, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Paint your Own Cards, Painting with Acrylics), Breathworks Mindfulness for Health, Belly dance for Exercise, Cake Decorating, Canvas Craft, Dyeing of Natural Fibres, Embroidery, Empowerment, ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Floral Art, Guitar, Hand Quilting, Italian Language, Knitting, NZ Sign Language, Patchwork & Quilting, Pilates Beginners, Pottery, Roman Blinds, Sewing Skills, Using your Overlocker, Weaving, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women.
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and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills. Three terms of the year cover the selfdevelopment programme and in the fourth term, all students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London examinations as an option for those who wish to pursue an international qualification. Our safe, structured learning environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most importantly, it’s greathas fun,a too! Amanda passion Enrolfor now, phone 0800 161 131 and visit helping youth who have our websiteexperienced www.helenogrady.co.nz. bullying
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Thursday 21st January - Wednesday 27th January THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R18) SUFFRAGETTE (M) BROOKLYN (M) ODDBALL (G) THE SEA (M) THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) ALVIN AND THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) CHIPMUNKS (PG)
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
AAA CArpentry licensed builder practitioner all property maintenance small job expert by tradesman / handyman free quotes city wide call now 03 3870770 or 027 245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz AnDreWS tree CAre Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688 BUILDer For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067. BUILDer LICenSeD available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 CArpenter HANDYMAN - Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 3221103 or 027 697-8541 CArrIer LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069 ConCrete CUttInG Affordable Concrete Cutting with Quality, and removal work. Free quote. No job to small. Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 359-6052 a/h 359- 4605
FUrnItUre reMoVALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313
DRIVEWAYS
Replace, repair or new. We are a local company with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other earthworks.
Ph. R.M. Solutions 021 02866981 for a free quote.
eLeCtrICIAnS Call the team at Turned On - plugs, rewire specialists, lighting, LED lighting, downlight repairs, switchboards. No hot water? 7 day callout service. Free quotes and ideas from the friendly guys at Turned On. If you’re over 90 yrs we’ll change your light bulbs for free. Call Murray 022 6177 275 FenCe pAIntInG Staining Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713
GAS, pLUMBInG, DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949 HeAtpUMp INSTALLATIONS. New Year Special, installation. $600 + GST. Heatpump annual service & clean $60. Call Murry at Turned On Electrical 022 6177 275 pAIntInG & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark 021 171-1586 or 355-5994 pAInter AVAILABLe All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 pAInter Top quality work, interior/ exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541 pAIntInG & PLASTERING. Int & ext painting, gib fixing,stopping & skin coating. Exc references. Ph Liz or Greg 027 622 8699 or 03 312 6099 pLASterer Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 + years experience. Ring 0800 387-369 pLUMBer For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943 pLUMBer ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274350-231 pLUMBer A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492 rooFInG Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug.co.nz
Trades & Services SpoUtInG CLeAnInG Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 tILer Phone Paul 022 151 9242, 981-2802 tree WorK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759 t.V. SerVICe Centre Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD. Aerial installations and kitsets, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 1400 UpHoLSterer Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448 VHS VIDeo tApeS & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655 WAterBLAStInG Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz WInDoWS & DoorS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673
ROOFING
- Re-roofing and new roofing - Quality roofing at the best price around - Licensed building practitioner
Robinson
Roofing Ltd Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45
Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671 A RECORDS and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days 3663278 or 021 2226144 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045
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Entertainment nt's Going On In Tow -Wha
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‘Famous for their roasts!’
Contact: Jo Fuller - phone 364 7425 jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi
LIVE on Friday
ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
«WHAT'S ON«
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Open for Breakfast
HENARE
SATURDAY 30th JAN 4.30PM
LITTLE CITY DUO 8PM
BAY 7
(from Timaru)
SUNDAY 14th FEB, 2PM BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
BRENDAN DUGAN FAMILY REUNION SHOW PAT, BRENDAN & Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)
TICKETS $15 AT THE CLUB OFFICE
Need
We have GREAT SUMMER HOLIDAY RATES on Studio Units
Kids two course special $ from
10
We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
Seniors SPECIAL Two courses Soup/Roast or Roast/Dessert
Book now! 03 342 7150
$20
Special available lunch only Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm Conditions apply.
Sports Bar, Carbine Bar, HOOFBEATS Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner
Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 www.racecoursehotel.co.nz (opposite Riccarton Raceway)
JOIN A CLUB BY THE SEA !
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
Mandi Miller
FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM
Treat the Kids!
Accommodation?
Due to popularity, GBC in the Garden Hotel complex on Marshland Rd will be continuing into 2016 with a sparkling array of live music each Friday night. Whether you're dining in the adjoining very popular Garden Buffet Restaurant, chosing a bite off the GBC a la carte menu, or just keen to find somewhere new and interesting to enjoy a cool drink, make yourself at home in GBC. Open daily from 9am, the Garden Bar Cafe is a cafe by day serving great coffee and a cabinet selection of delicious gourmet food, and by night GBC is a bar with a great range of beverages and simple yet complete a la carte menu. Anytime, GBC is the perfect place to relax and catch up with family and friends. For your listening pleasure, GBC has enlisted some of Christchurch's top acts to play from 6pm each Friday throughout February. Coming up on Friday 5th February & 26th February is songstress,
FRIDAY 29th JAN, 7PM
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MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMS Tribute Show TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE
SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM
- upstairs -
NZ SINGER SONGWRITER
- downstairs -
BRYCE WASTNEY
PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OF
CAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD' with special guest
RYAN BEEHRE
PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20
SUNDAY 13th MAR, 2.30PM AWARD WINNING SINGER
SUZANNE PRENTICE
TICKETS $25 AT THE CLUB OFFICE
Hornby WMC 17 Carmen Rd • phone 349 9026 •
www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz Members, guests & affiliates welcome
Hailing from Oregon, USA, Mandi has been based in Christchurch for the past 15 years. When not performing solo on keyboard, you can find this dazzling entertainer singing as part of the X-Files duo, or fronting the Retrosonic rock band. She is also a certified vocal instructor who teaches both privately and in schools. Completing the lineup of great acts for February are the Easy Hearts duo on Friday 12th and the Rhonda Campbell duo on the 19th.
ClubBISTRO Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2pm and from 5pm.
Midweek SPECIAL
GBC in the Garden Hotel complex, 110 Marshland Rd, phone 385-8880.
$10 ROAST Available Tuesday, Wedsnesday, & Thursday
WHAT’S ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Members Lucky Card Draw
TAB POD
functions
WEDDINGS, XMAS FUNCTIONS, WORK DO'S ANY OCCASION
PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOMS AVAILABLE
PIERVIEW Restaurant Quality a la carte with a view!
NEW SUMMER MENU OUT NOW! Open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 5.30pm
Bookings Recommended
FRIDAY SPECIAL:
All Grills... $20! for a limited time
SUNDAY SPECIAL $25 3-Course Feast
SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
202 Marine Parade | Ph 388-9416 Members, guests and affiliates welcome
FREE Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
HAPPY HOUR 5PM - 7PM DAILY
Lunch & Dinner All you can eat, 7 days Bookings Essential
PH 386 0088
fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz
LIVE MUSIC
Valid until 31st Jan 2016
rhonda campbell duo 6PM FRIDAY 29th January
PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH
THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD | www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132
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