McLeans and Coutts Islands, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1891 days ago

Resonance Ensemble - Heroes and Anti-Heroes

Tom from Burnside

Resonance Ensemble conducted by Tony Ryan will present Heroes and Anti-Heroes – an innovative and spectacular programme of orchestral works featuring outstanding local soloists
Christchurch’s superb specialist orchestra, Resonance Ensemble, conducted by Tony Ryan, is currently preparing another… View more
Resonance Ensemble conducted by Tony Ryan will present Heroes and Anti-Heroes – an innovative and spectacular programme of orchestral works featuring outstanding local soloists
Christchurch’s superb specialist orchestra, Resonance Ensemble, conducted by Tony Ryan, is currently preparing another exciting programme of works from less often encountered corners of the repertoire.
Beethoven’s Egmont Overture is one of his best-known orchestral works, but few will know the other moving and dramatic music that the composer wrote for Goethe’s play. Composed towards the end of Beethoven’s extraordinarily productive middle period, the Incidental Music to Egmont is among his finest creations. Resonance Ensemble’s performance of the complete Egmont music will include soprano Helen Charlton in its two vocal movements, and Christchurch actor and singer Ben Freeth who will provide a linking narration to bring the dramatic context to life.

Two short vocal pieces by this concert’s conductor Tony Ryan will again feature the singing talents of Helen Charlton and Ben Freeth. Helen performs Ryan’s orchestral song Don Quixote, and she will be joined by Ben for It’s Christmas Here As Well which was premiered at last year’s Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert.

Khachaturian’s colourful and spectacular Violin Concerto may not often appear in concert programmes, but this wonderfully appealing and dramatic work, full of the composer’s familiar melodic and rhythmic genius is the major work in this programme. Featuring talented nineteen-year-old Christchurch violinist, Thomas Bedggood, this will be a performance not to be missed.

The orchestra will end with two further works by Khachaturian, his very popular Adagio from Spartacus and the swirling Waltz from Masquerade.

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1892 days ago

Farm Visits

Glenda from West Melton

Glenlothian Farm is open over the summer for visiting.
We have over 20 Rare Breed animals along with friendly wallabies to hand feed. Located in the West Melton area.
If you are planing a visit , it would pay to send us a quick message as we have several groups booked for a part day -
For more … View more
Glenlothian Farm is open over the summer for visiting.
We have over 20 Rare Breed animals along with friendly wallabies to hand feed. Located in the West Melton area.
If you are planing a visit , it would pay to send us a quick message as we have several groups booked for a part day -
For more info check our website:
www.glenlothianfarm.co.nz...
021 0328817
Wed- Sat 10 - 4pm

1892 days ago

Market this weekend

Chloe from Casebrook

Good morning, hope this is ok to post and it reaches some Christchurch mama's
There is an amazing market on this saturday at the Lincoln events center for pregnancy, babies and beyond over 50 amazing stalls including alot of small handmade businesses

It is my favorite market of the year to … View more
Good morning, hope this is ok to post and it reaches some Christchurch mama's
There is an amazing market on this saturday at the Lincoln events center for pregnancy, babies and beyond over 50 amazing stalls including alot of small handmade businesses

It is my favorite market of the year to shop and its perfect timing to get started (or finish) that Christmas shopping

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1892 days ago

'Obscenely bright and intrusive' Christchurch streetlights dimmed

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is free from the spotlight after almost two months of being lit up like a sports stadium.

The Fendalton resident first raised concerns with the Christchurch City Council over “obnoxiously bright” new LED streetlights blanketing his property at the start of … View more
Gary Bridgman’s Christchurch home is free from the spotlight after almost two months of being lit up like a sports stadium.

The Fendalton resident first raised concerns with the Christchurch City Council over “obnoxiously bright” new LED streetlights blanketing his property at the start of September – the day after they were installed.

About four weeks went by and a solution didn’t come, prompting Bridgman to contact Stuff.

A further two weeks passed and more follow-ups were made before the lights were eventually dimmed on October 6.

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1892 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem

NumberWorks'nWords Burnside

With better grades comes higher self-esteem. Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so they are able to reach their full academic potential.

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1893 days ago

HOMED Saturday October 17th

Reporter Homed - The Press

Check out our Saturday, October 17th issue of HOMED.
There is a wealth of beautiful homes for sale inside, this week, our cover features 20A Repton Street, Burwood, a Merivale masterpiece, Brought to you by Cameron Bailey and Brendan Hart of Harcourts Gold. To read about this property and more … View more
Check out our Saturday, October 17th issue of HOMED.
There is a wealth of beautiful homes for sale inside, this week, our cover features 20A Repton Street, Burwood, a Merivale masterpiece, Brought to you by Cameron Bailey and Brendan Hart of Harcourts Gold. To read about this property and more click the link below.

1893 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View more
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.

Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.

Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
Find your Resene ColorShop

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1898 days ago

Wairakei Rd-Grahams Rd intersection lights...

Nigel from Burnside

Have to say like a lot of people was hanging out for better control at that intersection with new traffic lights and lane set up...UNFORTUNNATELY the people in charge of this design have completely missed the point (problem)..there is still NO right turning light option for that traffic.. and with … View moreHave to say like a lot of people was hanging out for better control at that intersection with new traffic lights and lane set up...UNFORTUNNATELY the people in charge of this design have completely missed the point (problem)..there is still NO right turning light option for that traffic.. and with less lanes more congestion is backing up...total waste of time and money.

1901 days ago

Installing LED light system in home

Dilip from Belfast

Hi Any one who can install LED light system in home and replace convention light bulbs system in ceiling wherein Cold air is seeping in home and warmth in room is lost in winter.
Recommendation is welcome
Dilip

1895 days ago

Dear Neighbourly

Matthew from

You're in Good Hands with Spring time at Gardenfresh Bishopdale!

Nz Mandarins $2.99 kg sweet easy peal!🍊🍊😋
Strawberry$ 2.99 punnet 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓
Short cucumbers 99c 🥒each.
Lots more deals in store.
Come on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh … View more
You're in Good Hands with Spring time at Gardenfresh Bishopdale!

Nz Mandarins $2.99 kg sweet easy peal!🍊🍊😋
Strawberry$ 2.99 punnet 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓
Short cucumbers 99c 🥒each.
Lots more deals in store.
Come on in and see the friendly team at Leacroft St where fresh produce tastes best!

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1895 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
Learn more

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1896 days ago

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View more
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1896 days ago

Paint an vintage sideboard

The Team from

Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update … View more
Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update your furniture

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1896 days ago

First Rung, episode 2, is here!

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View more
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!

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1897 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For October it is 9.00 am on Sunday 18th(NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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