Somerfield, Christchurch

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1582 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords Cashmere

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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1583 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 5kg $60.00 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00

CLOVER 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00

THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00
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We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 5kg $60.00 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00

CLOVER 1kg $15.00 500g $7.50 250g $5.00

THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00

MANUKA 500g $17.00 250g $10.00

BEESWAX available for those Food Wraps, wood/leather polish or to use as a lubricant/waterproofing agent 100g JUST $5.00 or 1kg for just $20.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

HONEY DEW DROPS - Try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. JUST $9.50 per box or 3 boxes for $24.00 (for a limited time)

We also have great gift ideas, including HONEY GIFT BOXES made up of 3 x 140g glass jars (1* Manuka; 1* Honey Dew; 1* Creamed Clover) in a lovely gift box - JUST $20.00

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1583 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey Spread and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

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Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey Spread and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. Blackcurrant & Honey Spread ($15.00 for 375gm) – great for spreading on your toast, crumpets, drizzling over porridge, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, adding to your smoothies for a real taste hit, add boiling water for a delicious fruit drink or my personal favourite – the jar and a spoon!

Ingredients: Pure Canterbury Beechwood Honey Dew, Canterbury Blackcurrant Concentrate, Fructose Sugar (1.9%)

2. Blackcurrant & Honey Concentrate ($10.00 for 250ml) – just add water, hot or cold to taste. This is perfect for refreshing drinks, a topping over your ice cream, in smoothies, desserts, over your breakfast cereal or freezing for ice blocks for the kids. Add hot water for a delicious fruit drink - yum!

The products have been tremendously popular at markets and we often sell out at these events.

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1584 days ago

Career tips for teens - Parent seminar

Grant from Halswell

Parents: if you want to help you kids with advice for study and career choices, come along to this free seminar on Thursday 6 August to get up-to-date info and tips to aid your discussions.

Content includes:
- Career pathways
- Supporting your teenager with career decision making
- Choosing … View more
Parents: if you want to help you kids with advice for study and career choices, come along to this free seminar on Thursday 6 August to get up-to-date info and tips to aid your discussions.

Content includes:
- Career pathways
- Supporting your teenager with career decision making
- Choosing tertiary options to suit your teen
- Communicating effectively with your teen
- Key questions to consider
- Top 10 skills/attributes sought by employers

UC Career Consultants will take you through a range of strategies on how you can support your teenager's career decisions.

7pm
John Britten Building (Foyer), 69 Creyke Road, Ilam, Christchurch
Book here: www.canterbury.ac.nz...

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1584 days ago

Want to help create kinder connected communities?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With The Sunday Star Times, we’ve launched a survey to find out how lonely and connected Kiwis feel, take part here and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card Take the survey

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1589 days ago

Looking for Small Car for Learner Driver

Neil from Halswell

Looking for a tidy small car (such as a Honda Fit/Jazz or similar) for my daughter to learn to drive. Ideally something from 2006 onwards with a good service record that has traveled no more than 150000km. Thanks.

1587 days ago

How the Office for Seniors can help

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We… View more
Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!

For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...

Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...

We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...

We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...

Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...

We know some people don't like Facebook, and that's ok. If you have an account, you can like our page for regular updates, and some fun stuff too! : www.facebook.com...

If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz

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1586 days ago

Charity Chicken Manure!

Alan from Beckenham

Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 29 August!
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes Road. Malvern Park.
Halswell. Near Halswell Timber.
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Rotary Club of CH Ch South annual chicken manure sale at a main arterial near you. Saturday 29 August!
0830 - 2pm.

Cashmere Club. Colombo Street.
McCormacks Bay. West end.
Wairaki Road. Near school.
Pages Road. Woodham Road corner.
Innes Road. Malvern Park.
Halswell. Near Halswell Timber.
Harewood Road. Near Nunweek Park.
Cashmere Road. Opp Crighton Terrace.

$6 per bag.

$5 for 4 or more.

All proceeds to charity.

Your garden needs this!!!!!!!

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1587 days ago

CCC HOODIE

Joanne from Halswell

Blue and Yellow Hoodie size S.
fit 12 to 15 yr old.

Price: $10

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1589 days ago

Are you feeling lonely a lot of the time, or are you socially isolated?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If you're happy to be interviewed and identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1587 days ago

Personalise your kitchenwares

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Give living spaces a summery lift with these fun fruity homewares and Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with these easy project ideas from Resene. Find out how to create them yourself

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1587 days ago

Do you need pruning and gardening tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored … View moreIn this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored harvests.

Make your own Modernist crate chair inspired by iconic Dutch furniture designer and architect Gerrit Reitveld in 1934. Plus go in the draw for Yates Sow Anytime Lawn Seed and ‘Café au Lait’ dahlias from Bulbs Direct.

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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1587 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, please register to reserve a seat.

Register by clicking the link below:

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1587 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 5, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village.

CFFC's Retirement Villages Lead, Troy Churton, will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, please register to reserve a seat.

Register by clicking the link below:

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1587 days ago

Resene Upcyling Awards - don't forget!

Resene

Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View more
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Get Upcycling now

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