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Hello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! … View moreHello neighbours! Santa is arriving at your local Harvey Norman. Head in store for your FREE 6”x4” photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. Plus get your Santa Photo pack - it's the perfect gift for friends, family and...neighbours! Find out more about Santa's visit now.
Environmentalists believe Canterbury's rivers and lakes can all be safe for swimming within the next…
If you're lucky enough to enjoy a long weekend, we wish you a most relaxing one from the Faringdon team! And watch out for the next edition of Faringdon Home News coming out next week!!
A trio of pig exhibitors flattened male egos after celebrating their first win in the pig section at…
Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car … View moreTragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car accident near Queenstown.
The news shocked the family. Nicola, who excelled at school and was deputy head prefect, was travelling to Queenstown with a friend for a holiday job when the car spun out of control. Nicola was flung to her death on the roadside.
In a new country, in a new culture, Judy admits she did not cope with her loss. Paralysed with grief she found it impossible to complete even the smallest tasks. Her two sons needed their mother and parenting them both seemed to be all she could do.
Five years passed until one day she read in a magazine, "Success only comes by a change of attitude."
This sentence stayed in her mind, reminding her of previous success in life as an international model and the positive outlook she had at that time.
Judy determined to change her attitude, use her knowledge and skills and start her own modelling school, ignoring Bahrain's ban on expatriate women working.
After one year she was shut down. Judy would not close without a fight however so she appealed, was granted an audience with the highest government officials and finally her licence was granted by the king.
Judy's company Visual Image, Academy of Modelling expanded rapidly and before long Judy provided models for Formula 1 and Jewellery Arabia.
At the same time she amassed an exotic and amazing wardrobe of garments.
This spectacular Arabic fashion, which has been stored for over two decades, will be shown to the public for the first time this month at St Barnabas Church.
This is a first for the earthquake damaged newly restored and reopened church. Judy hopes to raise the final amount of money owing to pay for the earthquake repairs. She will install her cat walk down the centre isle and make use of the state of the art new sound system in the church.
All models are local and trained by Judy.
DETAILS
WHEN: November 24, 8pm.
WHERE: St Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch.
ENTRY: Tickets are $30 and available from the St Barnabas church office from 9am-3pm and the Ballantynes Department Store customer service desk.
- Words by Olive Lawson and Judy Dodwell. Photo - Amanda Dodwell.
Where: The Laboratory on Edward St
When: Saturday 18th Nov 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
(coinciding with the Christmas Bizarre Farmers Market)
We are a locally based online store,
specialising in beautiful, ethically sourced
homeware & accessories.
Come and see our gorgeous gift ideas for … View moreWhere: The Laboratory on Edward St
When: Saturday 18th Nov 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
(coinciding with the Christmas Bizarre Farmers Market)
We are a locally based online store,
specialising in beautiful, ethically sourced
homeware & accessories.
Come and see our gorgeous gift ideas for Xmas!
Dear friends and neighbours, it’s a week now since little Mei has disappeared. Please help. We are happy to reward anyone who can reunite us with her financially. She is very loved and important to our family. She’s not a special breed so no reason to keep her if someone has her. We really need… View moreDear friends and neighbours, it’s a week now since little Mei has disappeared. Please help. We are happy to reward anyone who can reunite us with her financially. She is very loved and important to our family. She’s not a special breed so no reason to keep her if someone has her. We really need to find her or know what happened to her, please?
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Less than two years after deciding to give weightlifting a proper crack, Hayley Whiting is preparing…
Baby animals, carnival rides and fairground food have proved an irresistible drawcard for thousands of people on the opening day of the Canterbury A&P Show.
Mid Canterbury residents on the Lake Coleridge water supply have a safe drinking source once again. …
Money raised in eastern Christchurch to save a pool from demolition will now support local children …
The Boil Water Notice for households on the Lake Coleridge water supply has been lifted.
Residents on the Lake Coleridge Water Supply are advised they no longer need to boil water.
The Selwyn District Council has received water sampling results showing that the water is now safe to drink.
If you… View moreThe Boil Water Notice for households on the Lake Coleridge water supply has been lifted.
Residents on the Lake Coleridge Water Supply are advised they no longer need to boil water.
The Selwyn District Council has received water sampling results showing that the water is now safe to drink.
If you have any questions please contact the council on 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338.
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Summer is erratic in arriving in Canterbury, says our Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith. For her, no plant captures the promise of early summer like renga renga. What's your summer favourite?
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