Canterbury Workers Educational Association talks
Check out the upcoming talks organised by the Canterbury Workers Educational Association.
NORTH WEST BRANCH
TERM 2: MAY - JUNE 2021
14 May - A group of Bellringers will present a variety of music.
21 May - Renee Blackburn will talk about the workings of the Book Discussion Scheme.
28 May - Dr Ann Scott will talk about catering at McDonalds.
4 June - Miracle Tarawa will talk about her time and life in Gloriavale.
11 June - Paul Boatwood and Gail Thompson will speak about the Facet Friendship Club, a social friendship club for adults, with a variety of monthly social events for members.
18 June - Craig Ogilvie has been with Showbiz NZ for a number of years as performer and member of the association. He has recently returned from overseas.
25 June - Diane Matthews will talk about Elder Abuse.
2 July - John will arrange a talk about solving crimes using DNA.
Venue: Chapel Street Hall, Cnr Chapel St & Harewood Rd Fridays 10am -11.30am. Cost $4 - includes a cuppa.
For further info contact: Barbara Miller - 3552-040
Website: cwea.org.nz
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.2% Yes, it's fair
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10.1% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Cyclists forced to use ‘more dangerous’ crossing if cycleway closed
Closing a Christchurch cycleway to avoid an unsafe rail crossing will lead cyclists across an even “more dangerous” crossing, cycling advocates say.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has weighed in on the issue, calling the move to shut a 1.5km section of the Heathcote Expressway for up to two years, “illogical”. He has asked KiwiRail to explain.
KiwiRail is demanding Christchurch City Council close part of the expressway until $6.5 million worth of safety improvements can be made to the Scruttons Rd rail crossing.
It said the “unsafe” crossing posed the risk of death or serious injury once every thousand years.
What do you do think? Read the full story by reporters Sinead Gill and Tina Law here and tell us what you think in the comments. (A subscription is required, but you can see two free articles a month).
Peonys Saturday 2nd Nov
Hi all...Sorry have run out of peonys today. Will update on here as soon as some bunches arrive at Oakland Street tomorrow
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