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Divergence: A Festival of Madness 2019
Celebrating the richness of Mad, Neurodivergent and Divergent Lives
Divergence: A Festival of Madness is a week-long celebration in Christchurch from 30 March – 6 April 2019 which will include a variety of different community events, seminars, shows and … View moreDivergence: A Festival of Madness 2019
Celebrating the richness of Mad, Neurodivergent and Divergent Lives
Divergence: A Festival of Madness is a week-long celebration in Christchurch from 30 March – 6 April 2019 which will include a variety of different community events, seminars, shows and awareness raising opportunity designed to re-frame how we view mental distress/ madness/ unique worldviews.
The project is being led by a group of people who work in the mental health and addictions sector in Christchurch as managers, peer support workers and educators. We seek to create a space where we can celebrate seeing the world through different lenses rather than the “normal” or neurotypical way. This is an opportunity to create a space which is relational and experiential as opposed to medical or diagnostic.
We have opted to do this project as volunteers outside of our organisational roles so that it is not seen as being part of a "mental health service". We aim to provide spaces in our community for people with diverse life experiences so we can connect, celebrate, showcase and share the richness of our lives, to one another and the wider community. We want the general public to have an opportunity to be amongst diversity and have an opportunity to understand what divergent people bring to the world.
The Divergence initiative is the brain child of Hannah Komatsu who is a trained social worker and a peer educator in the local mental health sector. She has had her own lived experience of divergence and wants to develop this initiative to raise awareness of the various experiences people have and that diversity should be better understood and celebrated. Hannah is supported by a team of enthusiastic volunteers with experience of event management, project coordination and awareness raising.
The week of events will include our mad wisdom cafe, mad yarning, community listening posts, a mad poetry evening, comedy night, a black dog walk in Hagley Park, a cabaret show and a more formal one day seminar.
Christchurch is a city that has and continues to undergo huge stress. We believe that nurturing human connection and enabling meaningful conversations that are based around validation rather than problem solving is a vital part of our cities healing process. We believe that through community initiatives and projects like this sitting outside of services we can increase social connectedness, reduce isolation and support communities to thrive.
For events information for the festival week visit www.divergencenz.com...
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Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.
Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist… View moreThrough these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.
Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist or pikorua which resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns - a fern known for thriving in dark, damp areas of our woods. A reminder that difficult conditions can actually be an opportunity for tremendous growth.
The entanglement of the pikorua also has no beginning or end which is often used to represent an everlasting bond. Although we are all on our own path in life, in the end we always come back together - we are all connected through our interwoven lives.
#KiaKaha #ChristchurchStrong #NSNZcelebratecommunity
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A man who survived the Christchurch terror attack but lost his wife has told tens of thousands gathered for the national memorial service that he has "chosen love" and has forgiven.
For the first time in our history, Kiwis and people around the globe tuned in to a live broadcast of the … View moreA man who survived the Christchurch terror attack but lost his wife has told tens of thousands gathered for the national memorial service that he has "chosen love" and has forgiven.
For the first time in our history, Kiwis and people around the globe tuned in to a live broadcast of the commemorations for the 50 victims of the March 15 mosque shootings.
If you like to win a trailer load of firewood, super dry kanuka, delivered within Christchurch city boundaries.pop in and see us or message us to get your $5.00 raffle ticket.
Aroha and solidarity rang out loud and clear across Christchurch's Hagley Park as tens of thousands attended a vigil to remember those killed in the mosque massacres.
People, sitting on picnic blankets and on chairs, turned to strangers and embraced, others wiped their partners tears and … View moreAroha and solidarity rang out loud and clear across Christchurch's Hagley Park as tens of thousands attended a vigil to remember those killed in the mosque massacres.
People, sitting on picnic blankets and on chairs, turned to strangers and embraced, others wiped their partners tears and women wore headscarves to show their solidarity.
Speakers stood on a stage meant for the Bryan Adams concert cancelled a week earlier, and in front of them a sea of people sat in absolute silence as the names of the 50 killed were read out by the Linwood mosque Imam Ibrahim Abdul Halim.
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… View moreAll $4 or less, any 6 for $20
aquilegia ( double white)$2
strawberries, $3 for 6
black currants, $3
lemon balm, $2
mint,$2
thyme, $2
catnip, $4
five types of daisy, $2-4
Buddleia purple $3
flowering currant (pink)$4
raspberries $3
Lavender (Munstead, Hidcote, Lady, French) $4
lambs ear$3
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pearlwort $3
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Parklands Library will reopen on Friday after a major upgrade and earthquake-related repairs.
Find out more at Newsline.
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday, April 2, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.
Speakers from the CFFC, … View moreThe Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Tuesday, April 2, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.
Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.
The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.
Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.
Places are limited and while attendance is free, registering is essential.
Please register by clicking on the link below:
Come along to our free public lecture: on Saturday, April 6th between 10.30 -1 pm, at Turanga/Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch.
For many people, it is time to explore a deeper meaning of life — to know thyself‚ as the ancient philosophers urged. One way to do this … View moreCome along to our free public lecture: on Saturday, April 6th between 10.30 -1 pm, at Turanga/Central Library, 60 Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch.
For many people, it is time to explore a deeper meaning of life — to know thyself‚ as the ancient philosophers urged. One way to do this is through studying with the Rosicrucian Order.
You will explore how the human mind works, learn self healing techniques, unleash your full creative potential, empower yourself to achieve new goals, practise effective meditation to realise inner peace and harmony, and most importantly, discover your mystical connection with the universe. All this is done through home learning and personal experimentation, although there are local groups to join if you wish.
The Rosicrucian Order AMORC is nonprofit, non-religious, non-political. It is an international organisation — the largest of its kind in the western world — of educators, students and seekers exploring inner wisdom and the meaning of life.
To find out if The Rosicrucian Order can benefit you, go to the website www.amorc.org.au, or for the free, no obligation booklet Mastery Of Life phone 027 552 7777, or email nzrc@amorc.org.au
This Thursday night at the club is Ladies Night hosted by Moutique Clothing. There will be a fashion parade, fashion for sale, special spot prizes and lucky draws. We'd love you to join us, so gather up your girlfriends and pop over to the Clubhouse Cafe. It will be a fun night! All welcome!
🙏PLEASE🙏 help show your support for the victims of Christchurch's terrorist attacks by adding & sharing my charities Facebook frame & info below, to help raise awareness for our current project: www.facebook.com... (pinned to the top). We are based in Burwood, Christchurch & … View more🙏PLEASE🙏 help show your support for the victims of Christchurch's terrorist attacks by adding & sharing my charities Facebook frame & info below, to help raise awareness for our current project: www.facebook.com... (pinned to the top). We are based in Burwood, Christchurch & can DIRECTLY help affected young people🤟🏽
Be The Change NZ (www.bethechangenz.org) want to assist teachers to run our event "Appreciation Card Day" in ALL ChCh schools ➡️but we need your help⬅️ We need hundreds of resources like paper, cardboard, stickers, crafts, paper bags & felts 🗃️💟🖊️
Please message me if you can give any of these items, there is a box at our front door step in Burwood, or donate money via www.givealittle.co.nz...) so we can buy these resources. Arohanui 💜💛💚
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Christchurch, Canterbury Plains, Canterbury High Country
Valid: 20 hours from 3:00am to 11:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: Northwesterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
Shirley Playcentre are excited to announce we will be selling Kiddikutter knives as a fundraiser this term!
These knives are an essential for all family kitchens. They’re a safe alternative to your regular knives and allow your children to be involved in meal prep.
$18 each, six colours … View moreShirley Playcentre are excited to announce we will be selling Kiddikutter knives as a fundraiser this term!
These knives are an essential for all family kitchens. They’re a safe alternative to your regular knives and allow your children to be involved in meal prep.
$18 each, six colours available Green, Purple, Pink, Orange, Blue, & Red.
$3.50 postage, $7.20 for rural delivery, or collect from our centre for free!
Contact any of our Playcentre members to order today or alternatively, you can email us at grantsofficer.shirleypc@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting our centre!
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