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Garage sale this Saturday 8th April starts at 8.30 am 42 Tancred Street Linwood household goods something for everyone
Ali of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.
The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an … View moreAli of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.
The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an amazing $26,000! Bidders broke all auction records, with a massive $92,500 raised.
A big thank you to Kids Under Cover for their wonderful hospitality and ongoing support of our first Playhouse Challenge at the upcoming Star Home and Leisure Show. Watch out for the TPA/Birthright Playhouse Challenge designs (soon to be released) They too are amazing!
Hi Neighbours,
I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up… View moreHi Neighbours,
I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up in England during those years. These books are also recalling wonderful memories for me, growing up in England during those years, covering school, games in the street, i.e. hopscotch, pop stars, ie. Tommy Steele, etc.
When I first came to live in New Zealand, in 1984, I was amazed (and still am!) at how many people in New Zealand write with their left hand, something that I always wanted to do! When I was a lot younger, I used to imagine what it would be like for me to write with my left hand, so I used to stand in front of the mirror and write something with my right hand, and watch myself writing “left handed in the mirror”, and think “I wish I could do that for real! (Isn’t it sad for some people ha! ha!)
So, I thought I would share one of the pages from the 1950s book with you, but especially any neighbours who were brought up in England during these years, from which you will see in the attached page, in the blocked paragraph, what it was like for us if we tried to write with our left hand. I’m sure a lot of English people will remember those days!
I have another book to read like these two above, and that one is called “Pie ‘N’ Mash & Prefabs”; my auntie lived in a pre-fab in Slough, Berkshire, UK, so it should bring back some lovely memories for me.
If there are any English people out there who are interested in these books, I bought them from www.amazon.co.uk.... Also, of course, if any New Zealand neighbours had parents who lived through these years in England, these books would give them an insight into how their parents lived in those years.
In time, I may consider donating these books to Linwood Library, but I want my friend to see them first, as she was born in Heywood, Lancashire
Surface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.
Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.
One lane of Fitzgerald … View moreSurface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.
Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.
One lane of Fitzgerald Ave, north of Kilmore St, has also been closed to traffic because of surface flooding.
On Banks Peninsula the State Highway is close to flooding at Cooptown and Little River.
For more information visit: ccc.govt.nz...
Lions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.
Why not come check out one our clubs and see what … View moreLions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.
Why not come check out one our clubs and see what you think, or even better, get a bunch of mates together and start your very own club! We'd love to see you.
Happy Thursday Everyone!
From all of us at Lions.
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The Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up … View moreThe Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up this week, the Hereford Carpark, near the corner of Colombo St has about 570 parking spaces, and The West End car park, between Hereford and Cashel Street, accessed via Cashel Street, with about 265 short-term public parking spaces.
Visit Parksmart: www.ccc.govt.nz... for central city parking options.
Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View moreCyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think this is a good idea?
You can make a formal submission here: ccc.govt.nz...
Visiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
Want more … View moreVisiting friends, family or neighbours this Easter long weekend? Why not bring something special over like these Chelsea NZ Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing! These make a great alternative to Easter eggs. They're light, fluffy and can be decorated with your mini choc eggs or curls!
Want more recipes from us? Join your local foodies group!
For anyone going away this Easter I have some space available to mind you pets.
I have years of experience working in the pet boarding industry. I've worked with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, birds, rodents etc.
I am trained and experienced in giving a wide variety of medications.
Check … View moreFor anyone going away this Easter I have some space available to mind you pets.
I have years of experience working in the pet boarding industry. I've worked with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, birds, rodents etc.
I am trained and experienced in giving a wide variety of medications.
Check out my page for details.
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Come and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt down the chocolate eggs at the Phillipstown Community Hub!
Friday 13th April at 4.45pm
For children aged 1-13: games, balloons and tasty treats!
Sausage Sizzle too!
FREE EVENT!
Many thanks to the Rotary Club for their support!
Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.
The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.
Heavy rain is forecast to fall across … View moreHeavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.
The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.
Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the city and Banks Peninsula overnight, with the heaviest falls likely early tomorrow morning.
The MetService is also warning that southwest gales could batter Banks Peninsula tomorrow, with gusts of 140km/h possible in exposed places. Winds of that strength could cause damage to trees and powerlines and make driving hazardous.
To read the full update visit NEWSLINE:
www.ccc.govt.nz...
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.
Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View moreCyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.
Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.
For all you need to know click here.
Ever wondered who Quakers are and what makes them tick? Now's your chance to find out!
We are holding an introductory evening at the Quaker Centre at 7pm (refreshments) for 7.30pm on Tuesday 11th April at the Quaker Centre at 217 Ferry Road, Waltham.
We'd love to meet you! RSVP.
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