Merivale, Christchurch

Are you staring at a pile of green on your kitchen bench right now?

Are you staring at a pile of green on your kitchen bench right now?

What are you doing with your extra veggies? Have a recipe that uses all your garden veggies? Share it

3236 days ago

Seeking men of good voice

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

Maybe you’re a member of a musical group and looking for a change, maybe you have done the odd show, perhaps your singing is limited to the shower or the car?

The Plainsmen is an a capella men’s singing group and they are inviting men who love to sing to come along and join them - they’d … View more
Maybe you’re a member of a musical group and looking for a change, maybe you have done the odd show, perhaps your singing is limited to the shower or the car?

The Plainsmen is an a capella men’s singing group and they are inviting men who love to sing to come along and join them - they’d love to meet you!

They’re having an ‘OPEN NIGHT’ 7.30pm., Monday 8 May, Upper Riccarton Methodist Church Hall, cnr Brake Street and Yaldhurst Road.

Call Graeme 352 2364 for further details.

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3236 days ago

Campaigning Against Sneaky Fees

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

When you make use of our services we collect some anonymous information about the subject matter and advice given. This can be used by our National Office to spot trends and to campaign on your behalf. This is an example of one such campaign.

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When you make use of our services we collect some anonymous information about the subject matter and advice given. This can be used by our National Office to spot trends and to campaign on your behalf. This is an example of one such campaign.

www.cab.org.nz...
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PS: You can still order an entertainment book in support of our funds via this link.
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...
You can order the Book or Digital Membership for any of the five regions.

3236 days ago

Serenity Health - healthy eating class

Gill from St Albans

Hi all

Following the success of my last class, I am holding another healthy eating class.

Monday 29 May, 7.30pm - 9pm @ Abberley Park Hall

Topic is legumes.....different types, how to incorporate them into the diet and I will demonstrating a few recipes using them.

Contact … View more
Hi all

Following the success of my last class, I am holding another healthy eating class.

Monday 29 May, 7.30pm - 9pm @ Abberley Park Hall

Topic is legumes.....different types, how to incorporate them into the diet and I will demonstrating a few recipes using them.

Contact gill@serenityhealth.co.nz for more details.

Get in quick as spaces are filling and are limited.

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3237 days ago

for sale star wars curtains

Amber from Mairehau

brand new star wars curtains (taken out of packaging to put up ) but to small for where we wanted them.
will sell for $40 pick up shirley

Price: $40

3237 days ago

WIN tickets to exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING!

Roadshow Films

Enter the draw now for the chance to attend an exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING with a guest at Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch, at 6:30pm on Monday 15th May. Based on Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize winning novel, SENSE OF AN ENDING is a powerful story about memories from the … View moreEnter the draw now for the chance to attend an exclusive preview screening of SENSE OF AN ENDING with a guest at Hoyts Northlands, Christchurch, at 6:30pm on Monday 15th May. Based on Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize winning novel, SENSE OF AN ENDING is a powerful story about memories from the past and how what we remember is only half the story. With an all-star ensemble cast including Emily Mortimer, Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling, this is a film that will excite any British drama fan.

To enter simply LIKE or THANK this message and you're in the draw. There's 50 double passes to be won!
Watch the trailer

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3240 days ago

Nursing textbook

Emily from Strowan

Hi,

I am looking for a second hand First Year Nursing textbook.

“Principles of Anatomy and Physiology”, by Tortara G.J. and Derrickson B.
This year they are using the 14th Edition (2014), but I would be very happy with an older version.

Please let me know if you know anyone who has … View more
Hi,

I am looking for a second hand First Year Nursing textbook.

“Principles of Anatomy and Physiology”, by Tortara G.J. and Derrickson B.
This year they are using the 14th Edition (2014), but I would be very happy with an older version.

Please let me know if you know anyone who has one!
Thanks!

3237 days ago

No longer a garden city?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch must "look a lot better" than it does currently if it wants to keep its Garden City label, Mayor Lianne Dalziel says. Do you agree the city needs a spruce up?

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3237 days ago

Clean tidy used clothing

Janice from Fendalton

The Village Presbyterian Church, Cnr Ilam and Aorangi Rd have a used clothing shop on Saturday mornings from 9.15 to 12 noon. Good quality, clean clothing. Plenty of warm clothing for the Winter. Nothing over $5.

Negotiable

3238 days ago

Progress photos from Fusion Homes

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

It's great seeing what our build teams are up to. Here's the latest from Fusion Homes Ltd New Zealand - a wee teaser of their progress, as foam insulation is applied to their playhouse. Thanks to NZ Foam Limited - Insulation.

3238 days ago

Plainsmen....... 4 part harmony singing.

John from Fendalton

OPEN NIGHT 3 Brake St Upper Riccarton @ 7.15pm on 8th May. You know you can sing......so back yourself and come along, we'll show you how.

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3257 days ago

Avonhead Rotary CHARITY GARAGE & CAR BOOT SALE SATURDAY 6th MAY

Denis from Papanui

Hi our Huge Annual Charity Garage Sale is only  just over a week away.We have had an amazing response,but are still looking for all your unwanted items.
Thanks Denis
ph Denis 0274864787 or John 3579110

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3238 days ago

Fantastic Feijoa Cake

Harcourts Holmwood Merivale - Cindy-Lee Sinclair

It’s that time of year again, when plastic bags of feijoas sit on kitchen tables overflowing with generosity from our family or neighbours who are lucky enough to have a feijoa tree in their garden. But what on earth do we do with them all?

Loved by Kiwis, these little green beauties can be … View more
It’s that time of year again, when plastic bags of feijoas sit on kitchen tables overflowing with generosity from our family or neighbours who are lucky enough to have a feijoa tree in their garden. But what on earth do we do with them all?

Loved by Kiwis, these little green beauties can be used in cakes, muffins, ice cream, preserves, salsas and much more!

Here is a super easy recipe for the best feijoa cake, a perfect afternoon treat!

What you’ll need:
Cake
• 3 large feijoas, peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup of caster sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 125g of butter, softened
• 1 tsp of vanilla essence
• 1 ¾ cups of self-raising flour
• ¾ tsp of baking soda
• ¾ tsp of ground cinnamon
Filling
• 1 cup of cream
• 2 Tbsp of icing sugar, plus extra to dust the cake
• 2 large feijoas, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 180c. Lightly grease 23cm cake pan and line base with baking paper.
2) Place fejioas in food processor with caster sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla. Process until smooth and transfer to bowl.
3) Sift flour, baking soda and cinnamon in a seperate bowl. Fold into feijoa mixture, be careful not to over-mix.
4) Tip into prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
5) Cool for five minutes, then remove from pan and place on a wire rack. When cold, cut in half through the centre.
6) While cake is cooling, prepare the filling. Whip cream and icing sugar together until thick. Spread half on the base of the cake.
7) Top filling with thinly sliced feijoas and cover with the remaining cream filling. Finally, replace the top half of the cake and dust lightly with icing sugar.

I’d love to see your beautiful cakes creations, be sure to capture a photo before digging in!

For many more feijoa recipes visit: www.bite.co.nz...

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