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Alan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in… View moreAlan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in Christchurch, says his regular expenses are down due to village living and was immediately taken with the apartment opportunity after a tour.
“The security of this place appealed to me, and it was very warm. I also liked that there’s nothing to worry about, you don’t have to think about getting a plumber in for example.”
The couple’s two daughters and son helped them both move into the village, a downsizing that was far easier than Alan thought it would be. Now with a two bedroom apartment, Alan says he really enjoys having a dwelling more compact than his original family home.
“You’ve got to adapt haven’t you, and an apartment is just so easy to keep clean and tidy. I still have a small garden and I like to grow runner beans.”
With a wool buying background and a stint as a golf professional too, Alan has had a busy career but says he prefers the quieter life these days with enough social activities, like bowls and mahjong, to keep him entertained.
Alan helped to start a village choir that now has 24 members and regular practice sessions to prepare for upcoming recitals. The grandfather of five grandchildren and six great grandchildren (pictured with artwork from one of his great grandchildren Tabitha) says he’s always open to welcoming new residents as neighbours.
“To be free of all that worry of maintenance at my time of life is a relief. Plus we could do with a few more in the choir too.”
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Secondhand uniform sale Tuesday January 19th 1pm - 3pm in the school Library. Cash only. Girls Skirts or Blouses and Boys Polo tops or Shorts $10 each. Jerseys $20. Limited supply of Jackets $40 each. Any enquires email unican@casebrook.school.nz
Hi neighbours,
Please be aware we have some nice individuals in our neighbourhood that don’t feel the need to work for their stuff and entitled to steal ours. Our car has been broken into today in broad daylight - luckily not much taken but we did have a bag in sight - luckily they will be … View moreHi neighbours,
Please be aware we have some nice individuals in our neighbourhood that don’t feel the need to work for their stuff and entitled to steal ours. Our car has been broken into today in broad daylight - luckily not much taken but we did have a bag in sight - luckily they will be very disappointed with the paper inside!!!
Keep safe and look out for your neighbours
Rachael
Your 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you… View moreYour 100% Locally Owned and Operated Raeward Fresh is proud to be supplying you with only the freshest produce and best quality meat plus a unique range of local products.
We pride ourselves on being “Your Fresh Food People”.
Thank you for supporting local - we look forward to seeing you in store soon!
This past year has been one for the books...
We just want to say THANK YOU to our amazing customers for your support this year and wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2021!
Cheers to the new year!
Is Christchurch lacking Christmas cheer? Are the city’s street decorations perhaps a bit lame?
Watch the video from Stuff reporter Charlie Gates and visual journalist Alden Williams below, and tell us in the comments if you've found some Christmas cheer in Christchurch this year.
Wow... 2020. What a year. I don't know anyone who hasn't been affected in some way by the global pandemic. I certainly could never have predicted that my own life would change so dramatically.
But, here we are - doing our best to thrive in what is a very different world.
I hope … View moreWow... 2020. What a year. I don't know anyone who hasn't been affected in some way by the global pandemic. I certainly could never have predicted that my own life would change so dramatically.
But, here we are - doing our best to thrive in what is a very different world.
I hope you've all stayed safe and well and that 2021 will be kinder to us all.
With that in mind, let me help you tidy up all those loose ends from 2020 and get those odd jobs at your place completed so you can start the new year fresh. I know how tough it can be to get help at this time of year, so I'm available throughout the holidays - please just give me a call or text if you have anything you need a hand with.
Happy New Year, Neighbours... we're almost there!
Cheers,
Steve
027 4086 199
Revellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
, Christchurch.
This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
The Black Seeds will be joined by neo soul duo Dillastrate, indie … View moreRevellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
, Christchurch.
This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
The Black Seeds will be joined by neo soul duo Dillastrate, indie artist Emily Browning, jazz vocalist Georgie Clifford, songstress Lissel Stewart and reggae-rockers Dolphin Friendly. Read more about the show here.
How will you be celebrating the arrival of 2021?
One final specials for this year to welcome the next!
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🍉Watermelons $3.65 kg
🥒Telegraph Cucumber 2 for $4
🍌Bananas $1.99kg
🥔New season rocket 2kg $2.99 bag
🍇Grapes $2.88kg
Blueberry $2.60 punnet
Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the … View moreOne final specials for this year to welcome the next!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
🍉Watermelons $3.65 kg
🥒Telegraph Cucumber 2 for $4
🍌Bananas $1.99kg
🥔New season rocket 2kg $2.99 bag
🍇Grapes $2.88kg
Blueberry $2.60 punnet
Lots more deals in store so pop on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best.
Hello neighbours I have a GrabOne voucher for town tonic that I can’t use. It’s worth $140 for dinner and drinks for 4 or more people. Valid from 2/1/21 till the end of January. Perfect for dinner before seeing Jersey Boys at the theatre. Selling for $80 or near offer. Paid $99
Large stainless steel sink on stand. over all size is approx 1134mm x 715mm .
actual sink size is 1000 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm deep and the sink area is 900 mm off the ground. It has 2 adjustable feet at the rear. Heavy construction and is made out of stainless steel, made in NZ.
Can be taken out of … View moreLarge stainless steel sink on stand. over all size is approx 1134mm x 715mm .
actual sink size is 1000 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm deep and the sink area is 900 mm off the ground. It has 2 adjustable feet at the rear. Heavy construction and is made out of stainless steel, made in NZ.
Can be taken out of the frame but it is a very tight fit so you need a large trailer for this if picking up. I could deliver for a small fee if close.
Price: $690
Hi neighbours,
My name is Nikki, I am a counsellor working out of premises in Roydvale Ave. Unfortunately these premises are changing ownership in Feb, and I am thus looking for a clinic room to hire in the local area. I would prefer Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays.
If anyone knows of … View moreHi neighbours,
My name is Nikki, I am a counsellor working out of premises in Roydvale Ave. Unfortunately these premises are changing ownership in Feb, and I am thus looking for a clinic room to hire in the local area. I would prefer Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays.
If anyone knows of anything please let me know.
Merry Christmas.
NIkki
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