Beckenham, Christchurch

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749 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View more
Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.

If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.

Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.

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751 days ago

Stall holders wanted for market and gala day.

Sarah from Waltham

Looking to add a bit of spice into your life? Keen to engage with the best and brightest of the vibrant Phillipstown community, and grab a bargain? With food stalls, music, a flea market, henna tattooing, stone carving, and much more - the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day is the place to … View moreLooking to add a bit of spice into your life? Keen to engage with the best and brightest of the vibrant Phillipstown community, and grab a bargain? With food stalls, music, a flea market, henna tattooing, stone carving, and much more - the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day is the place to be. Saturday 19th November 11am-2pm, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown. Interested in holding a stall? Use this link to register your interest:

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752 days ago

Here’s a peak at what you may find

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
Check out what we have in store this weekend. It maybe just the thing you need. Pop in over the weekend.
We are open Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s

751 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

I was spiraling out of control

I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the … View more
I was spiraling out of control

I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the like. I grew up on a farm and food was plentiful and was never restricted and I lived a pretty healthy, active lifestyle.

Once I hit my teenage years, however, I remember starting to get worried about my weight. (I'll just mention here that I don't think I have ever been overweight and I certainly wasn't overweight as a teenager). I'm not sure how this all came about, but it was around the time I started getting interested in boys and my body was changing. I would stare at myself in the mirror and think I was fat.

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751 days ago

Woodland wonderland

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.

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758 days ago

Poll: When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a fine line between being helpful and minding your own business.

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When it comes to mowing the street berm, do you take care of the neighbour's too?
  • 41% Of course! It's the neighbourly thing to do.
    41% Complete
  • 22% I'd consider it, but probably wouldn't without checking first.
    22% Complete
  • 13.1% No way, I can barely get my own done as it is.
    13.1% Complete
  • 20.8% I don't have a berm so it's not an option to consider.
    20.8% Complete
  • 3.1% People mow berms?
    3.1% Complete
490 votes
755 days ago

Poll: Hey Christchurch neighbours! Are you planning to check out Scape 2022?

Colleen from Neighbourly.co.nz

Scape, Christchurch's public arts festival, kicks off this Saturday. It's free to view and aims to revolutionise the city's open spaces.

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Hey Christchurch neighbours! Are you planning to check out Scape 2022?
  • 18.4% Cool! I can't wait to check it out again.
    18.4% Complete
  • 28% I've never heard of Scape, but count me in.
    28% Complete
  • 20% It's a great initiative, but not my thing
    20% Complete
  • 33.6% Hm, I think I'll leave it to the true art fans
    33.6% Complete
125 votes
753 days ago

Art Your Bra competition helps highlight importance of breast screening

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

ScreenSouth in Christchurch went all out to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month this October and highlight the BreastScreen Aotearoa national breast screening programme.

A pink-themed morning tea and fancy dress event was topped off with the Art Your Bra competition, shining a light on some of … View more
ScreenSouth in Christchurch went all out to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month this October and highlight the BreastScreen Aotearoa national breast screening programme.

A pink-themed morning tea and fancy dress event was topped off with the Art Your Bra competition, shining a light on some of the team's creative talents.

The cleverly designed bras - which were given names like Treasure Your Chest, Candleabra, and Spooky Boobs - transformed the Papanui Rd office into a gallery of stunning bra art.

Jennie Corrin’s Succulent Breasts - a creation using straw cups, real succulent plants and a hint of Halloween - took out the top 3-D prize, while Jayne Swainson's Iridescent Intimates - an intricately hand drawn and coloured design - won the 2-D category.

Corrin, who works in the call centre team, talks with women to let them know about the free national breast screening programme, help them to enrol in the programme and arrange a mammogram appointment time.

Swainson works with general practice teams across Christchurch to help them invite eligible women to book their three-yearly cervical screen.

More than 650 women die of breast cancer in Aotearoa each year.

“Our team want to raise awareness about the most common cancer for women in Aotearoa” ScreenSouth general manager Louise McCarthy said.

“We especially want to highlight that every year over 400 wāhine Māori are diagnosed with breast cancer and early detection through screening
mammograms offers the best protection”.

Women aged 45 to 69 years can call 0800 270 200 or visit timetoscreen.nz/breast-screening to book a mammogram.

ScreenSouth, based in Waitaha/Canterbury, is contracted by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand for the provision of breast screening services in the Te Waipounamu/South Island region, cervical screening regional coordination in the Waitaha/Canterbury and South Canterbury regions and bowel screening outreach in Waitaha.

Photo: Peter Meecham/Stuff

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754 days ago

Summer’s here

The Team from Red Cross Shop Woolston

Hi everyone
This week we will be stocking our racks with loads of summery clothes, sun hats, and swimwear.
Our $1 & $2 racks along with our clearance rack are all well stocked. New homewares, electrical and Manchester out now.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, … View more
Hi everyone
This week we will be stocking our racks with loads of summery clothes, sun hats, and swimwear.
Our $1 & $2 racks along with our clearance rack are all well stocked. New homewares, electrical and Manchester out now.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm

757 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
Donate now

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757 days ago

Win 1 of 4 Premium 55” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $2999* each.

The TV Guide

To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming … View moreTo celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the TV Guide is giving you the chance to upgrade your lounge and impress your friends with a brand new 55” Panasonic 4K TV. Catch all the action with Panasonic’s new Premium LED TV, perfect for watching the FIFA World Cup, your favourite movies, streaming services, or classic TV shows.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week between 13 Oct to 9 Nov, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! Each issue and codeword will be a new chance to win. You’ll have until 15 Nov to enter online or mail in your codeword. To view the T&Cs click here.

The team at the TV Guide

*based on recommended retail price
Find out more

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759 days ago

Plant Sale

Gail from Cashmere

Saturday 29th October 2022
10am-12noon
At Cashmere Presbyterian Church, 2 Macmillan Avenue
Assorted Plants for sale

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758 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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760 days ago

New GP Practice open - taking enrolments now!

Phoenix Health Hub

Phoenix Health Hub is Christchurch's newest GP practice. We taking enrolments now so if you're looking for a new GP or don't currently have one then visit our website to enrol - phoenixhealthhub.co.nz...
Our hub includes GP's and practice nurses, ear wax removal clinic, … View more
Phoenix Health Hub is Christchurch's newest GP practice. We taking enrolments now so if you're looking for a new GP or don't currently have one then visit our website to enrol - phoenixhealthhub.co.nz...
Our hub includes GP's and practice nurses, ear wax removal clinic, physiotherapy and rehabilitation (including an amazing onsite gym and hydrotherapy pool), and occupational health services.
Our friendly team would love to meet you and support the health needs of you and your whānau

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759 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
Find out more

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