Community News

By Christine Gillard | Posted: Wednesday August 31, 2022

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Studio One Performing Arts, your local dance school, is currently giving Ballet (R.A.D.), Jazz and Contemporary (APDA) lessons in your area. The school’s director is teacher, choreographer & ex-ballet dancer Patricia Paul A.R.A.D. (London). Ballet lessons from 3 years through to Advanced, and all levels in Jazz and Contemporary starting from age 7. For all enquiries please phone 372-9191 or email info@studioone.co.nz

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Country’s largest display of battery electric vehicles coming to Christchurch

Christchurch will lead the charge towards cleaner forms of transport next month by hosting the country’s biggest public display of new battery electric vehicles.

The Take Charge Christchurch Expo will showcase the latest and greatest in battery electric vehicles and give people a chance to see first-hand the vehicle technology that is available right now to make the switch from fossil-fuelled vehicles.

The two-day expo will take place at Te Pae Convention Centre over the weekend of 17 to 18 September and will be free for the public to attend.

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Papanui Library and Service Centre Refurbishment

The Papanui Library (corner of Langdons Road and Restell Street) is being refurbished and the building will be therefore be closed from 19 September 2022 through to November 2022.

The Post Shop area will be sectioned off and remain open throughout while contractors carry out work on the remainder of the building.

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Elections 2022

Want to know who the confirmed candidates are for your area? Go to Chch candidates

To find out which ward you live in go to 2022 Wards

For an overview of this year’s elections for Christchurch City Council go to the Council’s website ccc.govt.nz and click on the big orange square on the Home Page that pops up. This will take you to all the information you need to vote. It’s a postal vote this year so your papers will arrive in the mail in September if you’re enrolled. 

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Morrison Avenue Bowling Club – “Have a Go” public open day

“Have a Go” day at Morrison Avenue Bowling Club on Sunday 11th September from 1pm to 4pm. Members of the public welcome. Bowls and coaching will be provided for those willing to “have a go” (please wear flat-soled shoes). Bring the family for a free sausage sizzle (refer to flyer attached).For more information please email: secretary@bowlsrus.co.nz

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Community Energy Action

“Keep warm at home” help for tenants and homeowners in the Papanui-Innes area.

CEA Charitable Trust in Christchurch has developed a free checklist for tenants looking for a new home that is warm, dry and healthy to live in.

The charitable trust also continues to have free insulation available for homeowners in the Papanui-Innes Community Board area. Homeowners will need to have a Community Services Card (CSC) or live in an eligible low income area to qualify for the free insulation. There are qualifying areas all around the Community Board area but especially around Belfast, Redwood, Northcote and at the northern end of Shirley and Mairehau.

For more information refer to the flyer attached and to apply for (free) insulation apply online at www.cea.co.nz or call 0800 GETWARM (0800 438 9276).

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Music from Celtic Lands and Silver Bands

The St Albans Community Choir and the New Brighton Silver Band invite you to a concert being held at 5pm on Sunday 18 September 2022 at St Paul’s Parish Church, 1 Harewood Road, Christchurch. Admission by donation ($5 minimum would be appreciated). All welcome. Condition of entry – masks required. Refer to poster attached.

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St Albans Tennis Club – “Love Tennis” event

St Albans Tennis Club is running the nationwide FREE Love Tennis event, open to anyone who would like to give tennis a go, on Sunday 11 September 2022 from 11am to 4pm.

Rackets and balls will be available, and a coach will be on hand to provide guidance. (See full poster attached).

· Mini-nets and fun games for the kids (lolly scramble

· Adult - win a prize for the longest rally or return the fast serve

· Children's competition - complete the six activities and win a prize

· New member specials

· Delicious BBQ

· Loads of prizes and giveaways

· Go in the draw to win $100 Westfield Voucher when you register on the day

Come down and have a few fun hits. Prize draws: WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO THE ASB CLASSIC simply by attending or a $00 Westfield voucher, giveaways and spot prizes.

Join the fun at 37 Dover Street, St Albans (off Edgeware Road).

Note also the Mature Adult Coaching groups starting mid-September (refer to flyer attached). Contact info@stalbanstennis.co.nz for more information.

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Photo Portrait Fundraiser for the Papanui Toy Library

For the fourth year running we're hosting our portrait fundraiser! This is our most popular event all year and sells out. We have the wonderful Camila from Tupi Creative back again taking the photos, and we're heading to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens by the Band Rotunda for photos amongst the daffodils.

You don't have to be a member of the Toy Library to come along. This is for families, couples, kids, grandparents - you choose!

OPTION 1 - $75 for 5 digital portraits

· Booking times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am on Sunday 18 September

· 10 minutes with the photographer

· Online gallery available for 30 days

· Select your portraits from a collection of 10 images

· Option to purchase additional portraits at $10 each

Book here: https://calendly.com/toy.../photo-portraits-option-1-18sept

OPTION 2 - $120 for 8 digital portraits

· Booking times: 8am, 8:40am, 9:20am on Sunday 18 September

· 20 minutes with the photographer

· Online gallery available for 30 days

· Select your portraits from a collection of 15+ images

· Option to purchase additional portraits at $10 each

Book here: https://calendly.com/toy.../photo-portraits-option-2-18sept

OPTION 3 - $200 for 10 digital portraits during ‘Golden Hour’ – the best lighting for photos!

· Booking times: 5:30pm or 6pm. Available Saturday 17 or Sunday 18 September

· 30 minutes with the photographer

· Select 10 digital portraits from a collection of 20+ images

· Online gallery available for 30 days

· Option to purchase additional portraits at $8 each

Book here for 17 Sept (5:30pm SOLD OUT): https://calendly.com/toy.../photo-portraits-option3-17-sept

Book here for 18 Sept: https://calendly.com/toy.../photo-portraits-option3-18-sept

If the weather doesn’t allow for us to go ahead, we will postpone to the following weekend 24/25 September.

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People For Information (PFI) 

People For Information (PFI) co-ordinates people to take part in paid research all over the country.

We are always on the lookout for new faces it might be focus groups, user testing, or depth interviews via Zoom with a researcher, and on a huge range of topics such as issues facing business owners to a new banking app, advertising ideas for new drinks or buying a car.

No expertise is necessary, just be happy to share your thoughts and take part. Every participant is always thanked for their time and input with either vouchers or a direct credit.

If you’d like to know more please join our panel at www.people4info.co.nz or email Pip on pip@people4info.co.nz with your name, age, contact telephone number, occupation, suburb and city.

Thank you!