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Heading along to tonight's Sparks event? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at Sparks this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.
If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for … View moreHeading along to tonight's Sparks event? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at Sparks this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.
If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for the ECO symbol and put it in the green bin.
All other packaging goes into the red bin.
The ECO symbol means "Event Compostable Only" – make sure you bin it at the event, and not at home.
Saturday 18th February 2017 - 68 Milns Road Halswell Christchurch 8am to 11am
MY son has some clothes that he has hardly worn, that you can have have for a donation to his NZ squash squad camps in Auckland.
all in hardly worn condition. The 2 pairs of skins long pants probably fit 9-11 yr old. The compression tops are Dunlop brand and one is size 10, the other is size 12.… View moreMY son has some clothes that he has hardly worn, that you can have have for a donation to his NZ squash squad camps in Auckland.
all in hardly worn condition. The 2 pairs of skins long pants probably fit 9-11 yr old. The compression tops are Dunlop brand and one is size 10, the other is size 12. The protective top for league or rugby will fit a 10-12yr old.
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*
Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View moreAdd a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*
Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!
*60-80ml testpot
Huge $1.00 sale of pre-loved quality clothing. 1000's of items all $1.00 or less. Includes womens, mens, childrens, infants. Also shoes, bags belts and linen. This Sunday 12 Feb 8.00am till 12.00.
129 Bridle Path Road (next to the riding school)
Heading along to the Night Noodle Markets this weekend? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.
If it's brown - it … View moreHeading along to the Night Noodle Markets this weekend? Help the planet while you're at it – Christchurch is trialling compostable packaging for the food and drink available at the Night Noodle Markets this year – which means a lot less waste for the landfill.
If it's brown - it will break down.
Look for the ECO symbol and put it in the green bin.
All other packaging goes into the red bin.
The ECO symbol means "Event Compostable Only" – make sure you bin it at the event, and not at home.
When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!
Show your support and drop a … View moreWhen was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!
Show your support and drop a coin donation into the Melanoma New Zealand coin collection box next time you visit us in-store.
Spot it. Stop it!
MY son has surplus clothing that he has hardly worn that you can have for a donation to his NZ squash squad camps in Auckland, all clothes are in excellent condition. Panthers tshirt will fit 10yrs, Roosters shorts size 12, Storm shorts size 12, Panther shorts siz3 14, softball or baseball batting… View moreMY son has surplus clothing that he has hardly worn that you can have for a donation to his NZ squash squad camps in Auckland, all clothes are in excellent condition. Panthers tshirt will fit 10yrs, Roosters shorts size 12, Storm shorts size 12, Panther shorts siz3 14, softball or baseball batting gloves are a small size - fit maybe 8yrs.
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As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause. Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation. … View moregivealittle.co.nz....
As mentioned in the givealittle we have had a $17,000 vet bill for January and am asking if anyone can donate a little monies to the cause. Every $5 + you donate to givealittle (they will provide a receipt) where you can claim back 30% in your year end tax calculation. Small donations by a lot of people all add up to a lot. This is the silly kitten session and hence costs are always high at this time.
We are busy collecting free fruit and jars and making jams/chutney's and fresh tomato and plum sauce to sell at our stalls and making crafts (custions and cat beds etc) with donated goods. So we are trying to fundraise anyway we can with lots of volunteer support.
We will have a stall at the Sumner Market this Sunday the 12th and the Halswell Market on the 26th so would love to see you.
I have attached two recent articles about what we do and how we help stray cats and the resulting kittens that come from unsprayed animals.
Any questions please go to our website or pm me and ask.
Thanks for reading
Two distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.
The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being … View moreTwo distinguished international concert pianists will perform and teach in Christchurch at the end of this month.
The visit of Santiago-based Edith Fischer, protege of Claudio Arrau – renowned as one of the supreme keyboard masters of the century – and her husband Jorge Pepi-Alos, is being hailed as a "very important event", especially for the musical and cultural life of the city.
Fischer has played under the direction of some of the greatest conductors of these times, notably with Erich Kleiber, Paul Ketzski, Sir John Barbirolli among other distinguished directors.
She has also performed at festivals such as Salzburg, Gstaad, Montreal, Stresa, Paris and Flanders.
Pepi-Alos, composer and professor at the University of Chile, studied piano with Fischer and attended the Menuhin Academy in Gdstaad (chamber music). He went on to co-found the Bionay chamber music festival with Fischer. Pepi-Alos went on to win a series of illustrious international prizes.
The couple were invited to Christchurch by dazzling young pianist and composer Tony Chen Lin, who has been regularly invited to perform as young guest artist at the 'Semaine Internationale de Piano et de musique de chambre' in Bionay, Switzerland by festival founder and mentor Edith Fischer.
"This will be a rare opportunity to witness two world-class musicians in performance and working with young New Zealand talent," Lin said.
The couple will give piano master classes in the chamber at The Piano: Centre for Music and Arts on Sunday February 26. 1pm- 6pm. Admission is free.
On Monday, February 27, Fischer and Pepi-Alos will perform in The Piano's concert hall at 7.30pm, the works of Schumann, Brahms, Ravel, VillaLobos, Jenny McLeod, and Pepi-Alos. Adults $30, students $10.
Does anyone have a stack of newspapers I can have? Currently I am in the process of moving and require newspaper to wrap fragile items.
Dale Vail probably sealed his future at the tender age of two when he accompanied his father to his first brass band concert.
Asked by his dad Bill Vail which instrument he would like to play one day, the toddler didn't hesitate.
"I pointed to the silliest looking one."
Vail… View moreDale Vail probably sealed his future at the tender age of two when he accompanied his father to his first brass band concert.
Asked by his dad Bill Vail which instrument he would like to play one day, the toddler didn't hesitate.
"I pointed to the silliest looking one."
Vail didn't get to play the trombone until about age 8, however.
His arms weren't long enough at 5 so he took on the next best challenge and played a baritone which has the same pitch but uses valves rather a slide.
Vail, an ex Burnside High student, has just completed a first class honours degree on the trombone at Victoria University's New Zealand School of Music. He heads to Melbourne this month where he has secured a prestigious place in the orchestra at the Australian National Academy of Music.
He will give a lunch-time concert at St Marks Church at 150 Withells Rd in Avonhead this Saturday to raise money for a much-needed new trombone for his continued studies.
Vail turned 22 last month and is principal trombone for the National Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Brass Band. He is reigning national trombone champion for two consecutive years and has a list of accolades to his name.
He is looking forward to the next step. The Australian academy is dedicated to the artistic and professional development of "exceptional" young Australian and New Zealand musicians.
"It quickly exposes you to musicians who will help you along," Vail said.
He hopes to spend two years at the academy, which is funded by the Australian government and includes a small living allowance. He expects to find part-time work.
He also writes his own music is doing a series of You tube videos and multi-tracking.
He credits Burnside High and its program with pushing him beyond what NCEA required.
His dream job would be in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, or the Melbourne Symphony.
"I definitely want to stay on this side of the world," he said.
Vail hails from a musical background. His father plays tenor horn, two sisters both play cornet and his mother is singer.
The Night Noodle Markets are back! Do you plan to go? Or perhaps you have already been and tried some of the Asian street food on sale? Let us know how you found it. Did you have any problem with queues? Did you like the food? Will you go back?
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