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2773 days ago

Garage Sale

Deb from Linwood

Garage sale this Saturday 8th April starts at 8.30 am 42 Tancred Street Linwood household goods something for everyone

Negotiable

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2775 days ago

Help Hayley get braces

Jo from Spreydon

givealittle.co.nz...


Hi all, Hayley is need of braces and unfortunately I am unable to afford the full cost myself. Hayley and I are happy to do jobs in exchange for a donation if wanted. Thanks for taking the time to read my post :)

2773 days ago

Melbourne cubby houses raise $92,500 for Australian charity Kids Under Cover

Charlotte Evers from Playhouse Challenge

Ali of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.

The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an … View more
Ali of the TPA team was thrilled to be invited to Melbourne last week to Kids Under Cover's Cubby House Challenge auction. It was a lovely setting in the gardens and the auction was a fast and furious affair.

The winning cubby (playhouse) GLOWB by Playce and Agency of Sculpture fetched an amazing $26,000! Bidders broke all auction records, with a massive $92,500 raised.

A big thank you to Kids Under Cover for their wonderful hospitality and ongoing support of our first Playhouse Challenge at the upcoming Star Home and Leisure Show. Watch out for the TPA/Birthright Playhouse Challenge designs (soon to be released) They too are amazing!

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2774 days ago

UK Memories Blog!

Jean from Linwood

Hi Neighbours,

I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up… View more
Hi Neighbours,

I am currently reading a book called “A 1950s Childhood: From Tin Baths to Bread and Dripping”. I have also read the book “A 1940s Childhood: From Bomb Sites to Children’s Hour”. They have both been written by English authors, so are based on their memories of growing up in England during those years. These books are also recalling wonderful memories for me, growing up in England during those years, covering school, games in the street, i.e. hopscotch, pop stars, ie. Tommy Steele, etc.

When I first came to live in New Zealand, in 1984, I was amazed (and still am!) at how many people in New Zealand write with their left hand, something that I always wanted to do! When I was a lot younger, I used to imagine what it would be like for me to write with my left hand, so I used to stand in front of the mirror and write something with my right hand, and watch myself writing “left handed in the mirror”, and think “I wish I could do that for real! (Isn’t it sad for some people ha! ha!)

So, I thought I would share one of the pages from the 1950s book with you, but especially any neighbours who were brought up in England during these years, from which you will see in the attached page, in the blocked paragraph, what it was like for us if we tried to write with our left hand. I’m sure a lot of English people will remember those days!

I have another book to read like these two above, and that one is called “Pie ‘N’ Mash & Prefabs”; my auntie lived in a pre-fab in Slough, Berkshire, UK, so it should bring back some lovely memories for me.

If there are any English people out there who are interested in these books, I bought them from www.amazon.co.uk.... Also, of course, if any New Zealand neighbours had parents who lived through these years in England, these books would give them an insight into how their parents lived in those years.


In time, I may consider donating these books to Linwood Library, but I want my friend to see them first, as she was born in Heywood, Lancashire

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2773 days ago

Drivers warned to take extra care as surface flooding hits

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Surface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.

Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.

One lane of Fitzgerald … View more
Surface flooding is causing some issues on roads around Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as rain continues to fall.

Riverlaw Tce between Tennyson St and Wilsons Rd has been closed because of flooding while other roads around the Heathcote are being closely monitored.

One lane of Fitzgerald Ave, north of Kilmore St, has also been closed to traffic because of surface flooding.

On Banks Peninsula the State Highway is close to flooding at Cooptown and Little River.

For more information visit: ccc.govt.nz...

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2774 days ago

Small fence to be built...Anyone who can build one for us?

Jude from Somerfield

Hi, perhaps a retired gentleman who would like a smallsih building job to build a fence with a gate in the Beckenham area.  The space is about 6-7 wide.  Need to keep our little girl safe.....
Jude 0274992283

2774 days ago

100 Years and Counting!

Rhonda Kaire from Christchurch City Breakfast Lions Club

Lions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.

Why not come check out one our clubs and see what … View more
Lions Clubs are for everyone. No matter whether you are 12 or 100 we have a club for you! With 366 Clubs across the country, it's easy to get involved, meet new people, and do some awesome stuff to help your neighbours and your community.

Why not come check out one our clubs and see what you think, or even better, get a bunch of mates together and start your very own club! We'd love to see you.

Happy Thursday Everyone!

From all of us at Lions.

Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com...

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2774 days ago

Heading into the Central City?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up … View moreThe Crossing car park on Lichfield Street will be closed from today, re-opening on Monday, to allow construction work to be completed and parking technology to be installed. After that it will become a paid car park offering more than 400 short term carparks. Two new parking options have opened up this week, the Hereford Carpark, near the corner of Colombo St has about 570 parking spaces, and The West End car park, between Hereford and Cashel Street, accessed via Cashel Street, with about 265 short-term public parking spaces.
Visit Parksmart: www.ccc.govt.nz... for central city parking options.

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2774 days ago

Important info for those affected by Cyclone Debbie

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View more
Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
Get live updates

2774 days ago

Annual Plan 2017

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think … View more
#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think this is a good idea?

You can make a formal submission here: ccc.govt.nz...

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2774 days ago

Homemade hot cross buns straight out of the oven!

FreshChoice New Zealand

You can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if … View moreYou can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if you're heading away for the long weekend!

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Check out the recipe!

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2774 days ago

Pet sitter

Sarah from Phillipstown

For anyone going away this Easter I have some space available to mind you pets.
I have years of experience working in the pet boarding industry. I've worked with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, birds, rodents etc.
I am trained and experienced in giving a wide variety of medications.
Check … View more
For anyone going away this Easter I have some space available to mind you pets.
I have years of experience working in the pet boarding industry. I've worked with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, birds, rodents etc.
I am trained and experienced in giving a wide variety of medications.
Check out my page for details.
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2776 days ago

Chocolate Eggs Hunt

Viviana Zanetti from Phillipstown Community Hub

Come and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt down the chocolate eggs at the Phillipstown Community Hub!

Friday 13th April at 4.45pm

For children aged 1-13: games, balloons and tasty treats!
Sausage Sizzle too!
FREE EVENT!

Many thanks to the Rotary Club for their support!

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2774 days ago

Wild weather expected to hit Christchurch overnight

Emily from Christchurch Central

Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across … View more
Heavy rain forecast to hit Christchurch and Banks Peninsula overnight could cause surface flooding and slips in some areas.

The tail end of Cyclone Debbie has been lashing the country since yesterday and is starting to make its presence felt in Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast to fall across the city and Banks Peninsula overnight, with the heaviest falls likely early tomorrow morning.

The MetService is also warning that southwest gales could batter Banks Peninsula tomorrow, with gusts of 140km/h possible in exposed places. Winds of that strength could cause damage to trees and powerlines and make driving hazardous.

To read the full update visit NEWSLINE:
www.ccc.govt.nz...

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