Canterbury Workers Educational Association talks
Check out the upcoming talks organised by the Canterbury Workers Educational Association.
NORTH WEST BRANCH
TERM 2: MAY - JUNE 2021
14 May - A group of Bellringers will present a variety of music.
21 May - Renee Blackburn will talk about the workings of the Book Discussion Scheme.
28 May - Dr Ann Scott will talk about catering at McDonalds.
4 June - Miracle Tarawa will talk about her time and life in Gloriavale.
11 June - Paul Boatwood and Gail Thompson will speak about the Facet Friendship Club, a social friendship club for adults, with a variety of monthly social events for members.
18 June - Craig Ogilvie has been with Showbiz NZ for a number of years as performer and member of the association. He has recently returned from overseas.
25 June - Diane Matthews will talk about Elder Abuse.
2 July - John will arrange a talk about solving crimes using DNA.
Venue: Chapel Street Hall, Cnr Chapel St & Harewood Rd Fridays 10am -11.30am. Cost $4 - includes a cuppa.
For further info contact: Barbara Miller - 3552-040
Website: cwea.org.nz
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
WANTED - Hat Blocks & Hat Making Equipment PLEASE..
Can anyone help.. My daughter is interested in starting to attempt to make hats as a hobby.
I was wondering if anyone might have any old wooden hat blocks (similar to the one pictured) or any old hat making tools or equipment that they no longer use and would like them to go to a good home.
Happy to pay for these.
Please message or email us on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz
Paddy Gower seeks ‘bloody great Cantab’
The Kiwi journalist drilling deep into the country’s biggest issues is on a mission to find the local greats.
Paddy Gower is looking for the Good Kiwi in every region to feature in his show, The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour.
To nominate a Good Kiwi, email reporters@press.co.nz with the name and a description of why your nominee should win. You an also share the local issues you think Paddy needs to tackle in the comments below.
It could be the woman whose knitting circle has made 3800 items for victims of domestic violence, the guy running the length of Aotearoa for mental health, or the woman with terminal cancer who spends her time campaigning to raise awareness and save lives.
“Basically I am looking for ... a bloody great Cantab who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place," Gower said.
“I will give this person the 'Big Ups' they deserve, and the community can celebrate them with me.”
A Good Kiwi will feature in each of Gower’s live shows in 14 centres through November and December. He will name the Cantabrian Good Kiwi at his Christchurch show on the evening of Friday, November 22, at St Margaret’s College.
The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour is a sort of book tour, sort of stand-up comedy, some journalistic yarns and memoir, and some motivational speaking - with a fair bit of local in each show.
Gower also wants to know about topics of interest in the region.
“I’m ... going to be taking on a big issue facing Canterbury and offering up solutions.”
A stinky suburb, a neighbourhood needing a round-about or a cathedral in disrepair - “I will make your views count”, he said.
“I'm touring the nation to spread positivity, optimism and good vibes.”
*For tickets to the The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour visit paddygower.co.nz
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