Random act of kindness from one side of the city to the other for xmas
Hi
I'm aware earlier this year I put some posts up and I have since been wrongly accused of some very horrible things.
This Xmas I am following in my normal path of caring about others.
I came out of Avondale red zone and did a lot of volunteering and had a letter of commendation written by mayor bon Parker for all my hard work.
For the past couple of weeks I have been back and spending time at wainoni avonside community trust with betty Chapman community organiser and earthquake award recipient. She run lots of weekly events for people of the earthquake damaged areas mainly elderly. Most don't have a lot of money.
They are having their Xmas end of year lunch and paying $5 A head. Sixty have signed up for it. She has told me so far all they have been able to obtain is roast chicken and lettuce.
As an act of kindness I've been trying to find places to provide/donate salads, breads, deserts, Christmas crackers, presents but haven't got anywhere. I've bought little candy canes for them all so far. Betty has also said some will be lonely while the trust is closed for the month over Xmas so perhaps some could do visits or organise day trips.
Wouldn't it be nice if we from the north could pull together this Xmas and show some compassion and give these people still living in highly earthquake damaged areas and homes a Christmas to remember from this side of town.
I feel guilty as it's only a small number that I'm reaching out too but next year I want to do it on a larger scale as a weekend of acts of kindness involving businesses like gardeners, hair dressers, massages, hot pool vouchers, builders, etc.
Sometimes we forget six years on how bad it still is over there for some of them, I know some on this side of town have damaged houses but it is still horrific in some parts over there with loss of community centres businesses, like banks pulling out.
I take my hat off to those businesses trying so hard to do well and please support them in the brighton area before we loose them.
The lunch is this Wednesday at 878 avonside drive. Please message me if you can assist.
Have a safe merry Xmas and happy New Year and take it easy on the roads, be patient take extra time to get somewhere. Don't drink and drive we don't want casualties.
Please also don't forget sunscreen on everyone regularly as it's going to be a hot summer and the same with insect repellent I've been advised there's going to be a lot of biting insects about as we had hardly had any frosts this winter.
Lots of water for your animals and keep them in shaded areas, leave them at home preferably not in cars when it's hot.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.5% Yes
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33.2% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
Paddy Gower seeks ‘bloody great Cantab’
The Kiwi journalist drilling deep into the country’s biggest issues is on a mission to find the local greats.
Paddy Gower is looking for the Good Kiwi in every region to feature in his show, The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour.
To nominate a Good Kiwi, email reporters@press.co.nz with the name and a description of why your nominee should win. You an also share the local issues you think Paddy needs to tackle in the comments below.
It could be the woman whose knitting circle has made 3800 items for victims of domestic violence, the guy running the length of Aotearoa for mental health, or the woman with terminal cancer who spends her time campaigning to raise awareness and save lives.
“Basically I am looking for ... a bloody great Cantab who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place," Gower said.
“I will give this person the 'Big Ups' they deserve, and the community can celebrate them with me.”
A Good Kiwi will feature in each of Gower’s live shows in 14 centres through November and December. He will name the Cantabrian Good Kiwi at his Christchurch show on the evening of Friday, November 22, at St Margaret’s College.
The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour is a sort of book tour, sort of stand-up comedy, some journalistic yarns and memoir, and some motivational speaking - with a fair bit of local in each show.
Gower also wants to know about topics of interest in the region.
“I’m ... going to be taking on a big issue facing Canterbury and offering up solutions.”
A stinky suburb, a neighbourhood needing a round-about or a cathedral in disrepair - “I will make your views count”, he said.
“I'm touring the nation to spread positivity, optimism and good vibes.”
*For tickets to the The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour visit paddygower.co.nz
WANTED - Hat Blocks & Hat Making Equipment PLEASE..
Can anyone help.. My daughter is interested in starting to attempt to make hats as a hobby.
I was wondering if anyone might have any old wooden hat blocks (similar to the one pictured) or any old hat making tools or equipment that they no longer use and would like them to go to a good home.
Happy to pay for these.
Please message or email us on mjbraithwaite@xtra.co.nz
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