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Alan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in… View moreAlan sadly lost his wife Phyllis just before the first lockdown in 2020, after the couple moved into the village five years ago.
“They have all been so supportive when I really needed it most. I wrote them all a personal letter to thank them.”
The 90 year old, who has spent his entire life in Christchurch, says his regular expenses are down due to village living and was immediately taken with the apartment opportunity after a tour.
“The security of this place appealed to me, and it was very warm. I also liked that there’s nothing to worry about, you don’t have to think about getting a plumber in for example.”
The couple’s two daughters and son helped them both move into the village, a downsizing that was far easier than Alan thought it would be. Now with a two bedroom apartment, Alan says he really enjoys having a dwelling more compact than his original family home.
“You’ve got to adapt haven’t you, and an apartment is just so easy to keep clean and tidy. I still have a small garden and I like to grow runner beans.”
With a wool buying background and a stint as a golf professional too, Alan has had a busy career but says he prefers the quieter life these days with enough social activities, like bowls and mahjong, to keep him entertained.
Alan helped to start a village choir that now has 24 members and regular practice sessions to prepare for upcoming recitals. The grandfather of five grandchildren and six great grandchildren (pictured with artwork from one of his great grandchildren Tabitha) says he’s always open to welcoming new residents as neighbours.
“To be free of all that worry of maintenance at my time of life is a relief. Plus we could do with a few more in the choir too.”
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Hi Looking to purchase a home in 2021, we are looking for a 2-3 bedroom property in a good location in Christchurch or Selwyn area.
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Revellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
, Christchurch.
This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
The Black Seeds will be joined by neo soul duo Dillastrate, indie … View moreRevellers welcome in the start of 2015 at the New Year's Eve Concert in North Hagley Park
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This year in Hagley Park, Kiwi band The Black Seeds is the headline act for family-friendly festival The Edge NYE20.
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Large stainless steel sink on stand. over all size is approx 1134mm x 715mm .
actual sink size is 1000 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm deep and the sink area is 900 mm off the ground. It has 2 adjustable feet at the rear. Heavy construction and is made out of stainless steel, made in NZ.
Can be taken out of … View moreLarge stainless steel sink on stand. over all size is approx 1134mm x 715mm .
actual sink size is 1000 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm deep and the sink area is 900 mm off the ground. It has 2 adjustable feet at the rear. Heavy construction and is made out of stainless steel, made in NZ.
Can be taken out of the frame but it is a very tight fit so you need a large trailer for this if picking up. I could deliver for a small fee if close.
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