Community News

By Christine Gillard | Posted: Friday September 16, 2016

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Dental Care over the School Holidays

The Community Dental Service will operate an emergency service over the school holidays. This service is to provide relief of pain only and will not undertake ‘routine’ treatment. The service will be available each working day from 8:30am until 12:30pm from the Hillmorton Hospital site.

Monday, 26th September to Friday, 30th September 2016 (excluding weekends)

and

Monday, 3rd October to Thursday, 6th October 2016 (excluding weekends)

This service will operate by appointment only and if we are unable to see your child, alternative options will be given. If your child has dental pain as a result of an accident please contact your dentist in the first instance.

You can phone and make an appointment for the emergency clinic by ringing 0800 846 983.

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Christchurch North Methodist Parish - Garage Sale and Sale of Good Quality Old Linen

Saturday 24th September - Venue: The Chapel Street Centre Hall Lounge, 68 Harewood Road, Time: 9.30am - 11.30am.

Sunday 25th September - Meet the Mayoral Candidates - An opportunity to be better informed as you prepare to vote in this year's Local Body Elections.  Time: 7.00pm

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The Mind Lab by Unitec COMMUNITY OPEN DAY and SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Please note the Mind Lab by Unitec Christchurch is open for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday 17th of September from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Please pass this on to anyone you know who would like to visit. Students and teachers are very welcome. This is your opportunity to find out about our school holiday programme and make a booking on the day.

Where: 24 Walker St (near South City) Google map here: https://goo.gl/maps/LQ7bZWjhFVm

Parking: Wilsons Car Park, 2 Wilmer St (marked, The Mind Lab) https://goo.gl/maps/2kDKy7YveHQ2

When: 1.30pm – 4.30pm, Saturday 17 September 2016

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Living Springs Kids Camp: 4 nights from Monday Sept 26 - Friday Sept 30. A fantastic fun way to have your child fully supervised during the school holidays. 

 A four night/five day sleepover camp, packed with adventure activities and an opportunity to get out and explore nature in beautiful Allandale, at the head of Lyttelton Harbour, only 20 minutes from Christchurch. 

 A sample programme is available on the website. Camp does include a daily 1 hour 'sesh' which includes music, games and stories based on Christian principles and values. 

Excellent and well trained leaders and qualified staff. Book now online at www.livingsprings.co.nz. Early bird payment $265 for registrations before Sept 18, includes accommodation, food, activities and memories that are priceless! 

 For more information phone phone 329-9788 or emailinfo@livingsprings.co.nz.