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Avebury House: 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Phone: 381-6615 Email: rcn@aveburyhouse.co.nz
Vol. No 16 No. 7 August 2018 Issue 122
By Craig Given
CCC and Us
Work on the Dudley Creek remediation project is almost and walkways in the area. It is fair to say there was
complete. This project has been probably the largest a robust exchange of views at the meeting. The CCC
engineering project ever to take place in our part of the took away much information from this meeting and
city. The works have certainly made an impact in North have subsequently come back to the community with
Richmond. But now that the end is in sight it could be some improved priorities on roading work and on the
a good time to reflect on what has been gained; while remaining Dudley Creek work.
the goal of the project was always to alleviate flooding
It does look like we have gained some ground with
in St Albans, particularly in the Flockton basin, the new
regards to accelerating some of the roading repairs/
landscaping and walkways alongside our parts of the
rebuild work in the area. While most of the Dudley Creek
waterways are
work as originally
valuable assets
planned, will be
for our local
completed by the
community and
end of August, there
something that we
is still some work
can all enjoy.
to be done on part
Certainly, there has of St Albans Creek
been a real cost between Hills Rd
for some people, and Slater St; let’s
particularly those hope this can be
people living in completed soon.
Medway St and
The CCC and the
parts of Randall
Papanui-Innes
and Petrie Streets.
Community
And there have
Board are keen to
been issues around
try and improve
communication
communication
and engagement
with our
between CCC Dudley Creek from Stapletons Road, looking towards the diversion intake. community. This
and the local
needs to start with a relationship. During my interactions
communities affected by these works. We can’t change
with CCC in recent months, I have seen a desire from
what has been done, but we can all hope to learn from
the Council and the community board to build better
experience and improve performance in the future.
relationships with our community.
With this in mind, Jenny Dalziel and I organised a public
We need to keep engaging with the CCC over the roading
meeting between CCC staff and the local community,
work. We are planning another community meeting in
which was held at Shirley Primary School, in their
spring to get an update on specific work programmes
great new building on Shirley Rd, on 13 June. It was
about roading. Watch out for notices about when this will
encouraging to see a great turnout of over fifty local
be. In the meantime, more information on the outcomes
people who braved the cold to attend. The aim of the
of the June community meeting is available here:
meeting was to give local people a chance to hear from www.ccc.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Services/Stormwater-
CCC staff who have been planning and overseeing the drainage/Richmond-Shirley-meeting-update2.pdf
Dudley Creek works. It was also a chance for locals to
engage with council staff over a recent review of roading
Richmond Community News is brought to you by Citizens Advice Bureau
Avebury House Community Trust and the following By Susan Horton
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Richmond Community Meet Your Local MP
Garden Update
The Richmond Community Garden has been a huge local success
story and is a great example of what can be achieved by local
communities driving local initiatives. The garden is a community-
based, low budget project that has had huge benefits and spin-offs
for its community and beyond. If you haven’t visited the garden yet,
call in next time you are walking on the north bank of the river, east
of Swanns Rd bridge.
The garden is located on red zone land that would otherwise be
lying vacant. Over the last year this patch of land has been turned
into a colourful and productive hub for local gardeners and a
great source of fresh food for garden volunteers, local people and
Christchurch food banks.
Land in the red zone is managed by LINZ (Land Information New The good people at Avebury House and
Zealand). The Richmond Community Garden group negotiated their Delta Community Trust have combined to
original 18-month lease on the 0.8-hectare garden site with LINZ in arrange for our local MP, Poto Williams to
2016. In June, four people from the Richmond Community Garden hold regular sessions in Richmond, where
met with LINZ staff. LINZ obviously agree that the garden has been a residents can come and discuss issues of
success. They have agreed to extend the original lease by 3½ years interest. These sessions will be held every
to the maximum 5-year term. LINZ have also agreed to loosen some two months, alternating between Delta and
of the rules governing use of the site. This will allow the garden Avebury House. The first session will be at
group to have more flexibility on the site; installing larger removable Delta, 105 North Avon Rd, on Friday 10
structures and doing more in-ground planting. Hayley Guglietta August, 11:00 a.m.–1 p.m.
says: “This means that we can continue to develop the site for our Poto has been MP for East Christchurch
community to enjoy without jumping through red tape every time since 2013. She says: “I hope to be available
we want to do something.” for constituents who may not be able to get
So watch the space behind Avebury House. Apart from the garden, to the electorate office in New Brighton for
the group have installed an outdoor classroom, an orchard, an matters relating to government agencies, or
exemplar rain garden and a native garden. The recent ‘Matariki in for other issues they may wish me to know
the Zone’ festival held on site was attended by over 400 people and about or support them on”.
is an example of what can be achieved on ‘waste-land’ by a group of
motivated and dedicated volunteers.
Delta Trust Quiz Fundraiser
by Audra Given
On Sunday 17 June Delta Community Support Trust held Mary Tingey, Methven Luxury Apartments, Mitre 10
their Annual Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Cranford Ale Ferrymead, Nick & Frieda Visser, North Avon Pharmacy,
House. People generously contributed by buying raffle Pam Reveley, Richmond Working Men’s Club,
tickets, delicious truffles, plants, and supporting the silent Ristretto Café, Robbie Thompson, Rose‘n’Thorns,
auctions. The two accommodation auctions were very Showbiz Christchurch, Sticky Tiki, Welles Street Café, and
successful, raising over $900. Wren’s Shoecare.
Delta could not have put the event on without the support
of the community and the very generous donations for
prizes and auctions. We were thrilled to raise over $4000
to put towards running our community-based programs
which help so many disadvantaged people.
Delta would like to specifically thank the following:
Anne Coldron, Arion Animal Park, Black & White
Coffee Cartel, Blue Tiki Hairdressers, Cardamom
Pizza, Cocopelli, Cranford Ale House, Entertainment
Book, Friendship Link members Amanda and Donna,
Jenny Wells, Kathryn Dawson, Lumino the Dentist,
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High School Zones Update
This article attempts to summarise the latest Ministry of Education announcement on enrolment zones for our
local high schools. This is a complex business, managed by a government bureaucracy — needless to say, things
can get complicated!? The official enrolment schemes for both schools, along with a FAQ sheet, are available online
(www.newcampus.nz/a/rflAtjf). If this matter affects your family, it is best to contact the schools for exact
and current enrolling information.
At the end of June, following
consultation with the high schools
and local communities, the
Ministry of Education announced
an amendment to the proposed
enrolment zones for Shirley Boys’
High & Avonside Girls’ High
Schools. The new zones will take
effect on 1 January 2019.
The announcement stated that
families who were living within the
existing school zones on 29 June
2018 will continue to have enrolment
rights at the schools. This is a big
change to the original proposal and
represents a considerable win for the
existing school community — such
wins have been rare in Christchurch
since the earthquakes. amended proposal still means there zone students. Modelling around the
In our May issue we reported on a are some long-term changes to the new zone shows that even if 80% of
meeting the two schools organised enrolment zone. The future right of in-zone students enrol in the schools,
to discuss the Ministry’s proposed entry will only apply to families who the schools will still be taking half of
new enrolment zone for the schools. were already living within the old their Year 9 intakes from out of zone.
This meeting was one of four held school zones on or before 29 June In short… if you want to go to either
at various times and locations to 2018. People who move into this area school, enrol; even if you are out of
discuss the proposal with the schools’ in the future will not have automatic zone you should have a good chance
local communities. Many people right of entry to the schools; they of getting in.
at these meetings expressed their will have to apply for out-of-zone
dismay and disappointment at the enrolments. Winners and losers
Before the public consultation the
proposal, which removed them from If there are more out-of-zone Ministry showed their new zone
having automatic right of entry to the enrolment applications than there proposal to the schools and asked
schools. are places available, enrolments for their reactions. At this time, the
It is clear, and perhaps not surprising, are decided first of all by a priority schools were told that it would not
that the Ministry has different system — these priorities in order be possible to include their existing
priorities than local residents; these of precedence, are: siblings of zones. After considering this, the
include making good use of existing current students, siblings of former schools requested that the proposed
high schools in the area, which, students, children of former students, zone be enlarged to include the
after all, represent a considerable children of school board employees new residential developments in
investment by successive and members. If there still more the Marshland area. After all, many
governments. But it appears that this applicants than places available, earthquake-affected families had
time, local voices have been heard. enrolments are then decided by moved there in recent years.
ballot.
The fine print… Having since made the change
Of course, there is the fine print. So, to assure themselves automatic to allow existing zone residents
First of all, the changes do not affect right of entry to either school, continued right-of-entry, the Ministry
students already enrolled at the families would have to move into the has stated that the Marshland area
school; current students will continue new school zones. The good news is cannot be included as well.
to have right of entry regardless of that both Shirley and Avonside have
where they live. Nevertheless, the always taken high numbers of out of
continues on page 5
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Te Ara Ōtākaro
Watch out for Te Ara Ōtākaro, coming soon to a place (www.timjveling.com/thx-4-the-
near you. Te Ara Ōtākaro is a transitional city-to-sea memories/) alongside portraits
riverside trail running through the red zone along at least of Avonside residents by Bridgit
one bank of the river between the Barbadoes St bridge in Anderson, and oral history stories
the city and the Pages Road bridge at New Brighton. written by Glenn Busch. This work
was produced with the Avonside
The trail is designed to be suitable for recreation on foot
community by Place in Time: The
or by bike, with a high level of accessibility. Recently, City
Christchurch Documentary Project,
Council staff have begun installing navigation signage
which is housed at the University of Canterbury School
along the trail, starting at the city end from Barbadoes
of Fine Arts. Place in Time has been recording the city
St bridge. Over the next few months, the Avon Ōtākaro
of Christchurch since the year 2000. The panels will be
Network (AvON) will be installing interpretation signage
displayed in Retreat Reserve on the corner of Retreat
along the trail, telling the stories of the river and lands
Road and Patten Street.
and communities along the way.
Another local AvON initiative is the transitional
Medway Bridge commemorative project. This involves
installing the most twisted third of the old Medway
bridge alongside the trail on the Avonside bank directly
opposite Medway St, immediately north of the original
bridge location. A concrete plinth has been designed and
the project is awaiting resource consent to proceed. The
installation is planned for completion by September and
is funded by a CCC Enliven Places grant.
A range of groups and organisations are involved
in Te Ara Ōtākaro. These include: Ministry of Social
Development, Christchurch City Council, Regenerate
Christchurch and Ngāi Tūāhuriri, along with other
specific site-based partners along the way. The trail
will be celebrated on Sunday 7 October at Meet in the
Middle 2018, when people will be invited to walk or bike
One of Tim Veling’s photos from ‘Thx for the Memories’.
along the trail from either end and meet in the middle
This will include exhibition panels from the exhibition at Kerrs Reach for a family festival with kids’ activities,
‘Thx 4 the Memories’ that formed part of the 2013 stalls, a multi-code regatta on the river and free live
Christchurch Arts Festival. These panels consist of entertainment on the riverside stage headlined by Tiki
photographs taken by Tim Veling Taane.
from page 4
They are concerned that this will cause overcrowding at zone who had strongly advocated for the right to
the schools. Presumably this is a case of ‘time will tell’; send their children to the newly-sited schools. I hope
whether this area can be partially or wholly included they feel affirmed that their voice was heard and that
within the zone at some future date. Until such time, accommodation has been made in the MOE decision.”
residents in the areas will continue to be ‘out-of-zone’ John Laurenson, SBHS headmaster said: “We are
and prospective students would have to apply for out-of- delighted that reason prevailed in the end.”
zone enrolments if they wish to attend either school.
From the schools
Both schools are happy with the Ministry’s change of
mind around their current zones but are nevertheless
disappointed that the Marshland area is not included in
the new zone. The schools will be reviewing the zones
again in May 2019 which is the first opportunity they can
do so under the Education Act. They hope to have some
student data at that stage to help address the Ministry’s
concerns around overcrowding.
Sue Hume, AGHS Principal said: “We were pleased to
have some concession for the families in our current
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Mind Yer Language: Puzzle
Mondegreens A quizword is a cross between a general knowledge quiz and a
A mondegreen is a mishearing or crossword puzzle. The advantage of the crossword format is that,
misinterpretation of a phrase in a way if you don’t know the answer to a question, assembling letter clues
that gives it a new meaning. The results as you answer other clues can jog your memory — or help you
are often amusing. guess the answer!?
The first use of the word occurred in 1954
when an American writer, Sylvia Wright
coined the word to describe how, as a young
girl, she had misheard a line in a poem “The
Bonnie Earl of Moray”. The verse actually
reads:
Ye Highlands and ye Lowlands,
Oh, where hae ye been?
They hae slain the Earl o’ Moray,
And laid him on the green.
But she thought the last line said: “And
Lady Mondegreen.” Years later she wrote an
article for Harper’s Magazine in which she
mentioned her misinterpretation and, as there
was no existing word for it, she used the word
‘mondegreen’, which has stuck. The word
now appears in the Oxford English Dictionary;
which makes her neologism official — it’s a Across Down
real word — you can’t argue with the OED!? 1. Record of a meeting (7). 1. Mother [Latin] (5).
There are lots of mondegreens. Some are 5. Slow-moving mammal (5). 2. Fibre transmitting bodily
very funny: 8. Italian city (5). impulses (5).
9. Unleavened bread [Yiddish](5). 3. Popular drink with gin (5).
Bob Dylan striking a blow for closer 10. Cereal used in bread (3). 4. Season (5).
entomological relations, was heard to sing 11. English painter, 1776–1837, 5. Uncle ___ (3).
“The ants are my friends” (Blowin’ in the famous for his rural landscapes (9). 6. Month of the Bolshevik
Wind, 1962). 13. Austrian composer and musical revolution in Russia, 1917 (7).
Jimi Hendrix was an adventurous sort. In his prodigy (6). 7. Steam whistles, sirens (7).
hit Purple Haze many people thought he sang 15. Inventor of popular fairground 12. UK’s third longest river (5).
“’Scuse me while I kiss this guy”. Pretty out- ride, first seen at the Chicago 13. Puppet creatures devised by
there for 1967. Exposition, 1893 (6). Jim & Jane Henson in the 50s (7).
18. Savings & insurance 14. The study of animals (7).
Creedence Clearwater Revival invoked all
organisation; ________ Society (9). 16. ___ Gershwin, George’s
manner of spooky goings-on in their 1968
19. Type of computer memory brother and lyricist (3).
hit Bad Moon Rising. Some people thought
(1,1,1). 17. French fortress city, scene of
the final line of the chorus was “There is a
21. Ideogram used in text a great WW1 battle in 1916 (6).
bathroom on the right.” Now that’s spooky.
messages, etc. (5). 19. 20th Century French
Somebody thought one of Glen Campbell’s 23. Ancient Jewish king or French composer (5).
biggest hits was about a little fella “Like a renaissance painter (5). 20. Legendary king with a golden
nine-stone cowboy” (Rhinestone Cowboy, 24. Internet-based touch (5).
1975). For those unfamiliar with imperial communications technology (5). 22. US President Dwight
weights, nine stone is roughly 57 Kg!? 25. Confound, perplex. (7). Eisenhower’s nickname (3).
Other people thought The Eurythmics had a 23. ___ Quixote (3).
thing for dairy products: “Sweet dreams are
made of cheese”. (Sweet Dreams, 1983).
Solution to the previous crossword:
And so on…once you know about Across 1. Bass 8. Wellington 9. Truncate 10. Trot 12. Empire 14. Estate 15.
mondegreens, you can have all sorts of fun Anodes 17. Madras 18. As-is 19. Trickles 21. Retrievers 22. Sash
reinventing lyrics for all manner of songs. Down 2. Apartments 3. Swan 4. Please 5. Bireme 6. Agitated 7. Knot 11.
Sometimes, the ‘error’ is better than the Outrageous 13. Industry 16. Setter 17. Maiden 18. Afro 20. Kiss
original!?
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North Avon Road Artefacts Local Book &
Contractors working on the North
Avon Road upgrade have found
Council had engaged Underground
Overground Archaeology to conduct Post Centre
relics of the old days in Richmond. an archaeological assessment of the
The Richmond Village Book & Post
Between Stanmore Road and North area. Kirsa Webb from Underground
Centre closed its doors at 66 North
Parade workmen uncovered some Overground Archaeology says that
Avon Rd for the last time on Friday
tram tracks, part of the Richmond remains of the tramline had been
13 July. Alan and Trish Spooner
Line that used to run from the city, previously found during SCIRT
have owned the business since
along Stanmore Road, North Avon works on North Avon Rd. They also
2006; the shop had been a Post
Road and North Parade. Most of the expected that other items would
Centre before then. Alan is looking
tracks were removed in the 1950s come to light as the area had been
forward to his first ‘real holiday’
(the tram line through Richmond occupied before parts of North Avon
in thirteen years, before thinking
closed in 1934), but this section of Road had been constructed.
about his next step. The postal
track seems to have been a passing
Lynette Ellis, CCC Manager functions have transferred to the
loop that had been left in the road.
Planning and Delivery (Transport) Bin Inn, just across the carpark in
The tracks have now been removed.
says the finds did not delay Richmond Village Shopping Centre.
The workers uncovered an old work on the North Avon Road There, Andrew and Laura will offer
artesian well, which they capped. upgrade. Underground Overground the same range of postal services;
They also found evidence of several Archaeology will lodge their final PO boxes, mail, stamps and postal
historical rubbish sites, apparently report on the finds with Heritage accessories as well as recording
dating to c.1900 or earlier, along New Zealand. All such reports changes of address. They will also
with a number of artefacts from the are available free of charge sell a range of magazines. The
early days of Richmond. from Heritage New Zealand’s mail-box for posting letters will
archaeological digital library. remain on North Avon Rd; clearing
The finds were not unexpected.
Before works began the City time is 4:30 p.m., Mon–Fri.
Alan says a highlight of his
“Two Cities Told Again” time in the shop has been the
relationships he has built with
… is the title of a play written by Ken Hudson, Head of Drama at Shirley Boys’ a number of rest-homes in our
High School. The play is based on Charles Dickens’ classic “A Tale of Two Cities”. area. This started before the
The school’s production of the play will take place at SBHS, at 7 p.m. each night earthquakes when residents at
between 7–10 August. The production involves 50 students from Shirley Boys’ and Churchill Courts used to visit the
Avonside Girls’ High schools. Tickets available at the door — $10. shop. It was quite a walk for elderly
people, so Alan started visiting the
rest-home once a week instead.
Churchill Courts is no more, but
each Thursday Alan has travelled
to a number of rest-homes, near
and far, to offer residents postal
services as well as a range of
biscuits and sweets.
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What’s on in Richmond
AVEBURY HOUSE, 9 Eveleyn DELTA COMMUNITY TRUST, NORTH AVON BAPTIST SHIRLEY LADIES FRIENDSHIP
Couzins Avenue. 105 North Avon Road. CHURCH, 101 North Avon Road CLUB
Phone (03) 381-6615 Ph: (03) 389-0212 Sunday Services: Every Sunday We meet on 2nd Wednesday
The Avebury Community Delta’s Food Bank is generously at 10:00 a.m. at the Delta of each month (Feb–Dec), in the
Library is open every day, supported by ‘Z’ petrol station Community Trust building All Saints Church Hall, 305 New
9 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Margaret Shirley. (Cnr of North Avon Rd and Brighton Road at 10 a.m.
Deakin Room at Avebury House. Chrystal St). New members welcome.
Free bread, Monday–Friday:
Monday Mid-week Lunchtime Church Contact Sandra: 381-7129.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.,
Chit chat Club: 10–10:30 Service: Join us for a friendly
as available.
a.m. The Chit Chat Club is for informal re-energising time of
SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL
the older adults (55+) in our Monday worship.
WALKERS
community to get together and Food Bank: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Where: North Avon Baptist
Mondays & Thursdays: Meet
have tea and a catch up. Free, some criteria apply. Church, 101 North Avon Road.
at Shirley Community Centre
Gentle Exercise: When:
Footprints Café: Coffee, rolls site, cnr Shirley Rd & Chancellor
10:30–11:30 a.m. Gentle Wednesdays 1–1:30 p.m.
& toasted sandwiches, St, 9:30 a.m. Walks around
exercise class. Now with a new All welcome.
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Items as priced. Christchurch. All ages welcome.
tutor, Dee Owers, who guides Senior Pastor Mary
you through an exercise routine Craft Group: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information and a
designed to keep those muscles copy of the programme,
Addington Net: HOLY TRINITY AVONSIDE,
moving! $5/session contact Sue (03) 981-7071 or
Computer & tech help for all. 168 Stanmore Road,
027 775-4635.
Tuesday 10 a.m.–12 noon. Ph 389-6948
Yoga: 8:45–9:45 a.m. Join us Services
for a good stretch! Beginners Tuesday Parish Eucharist: 9.30 a.m.
Budget Advice: SHIRLEY LIBRARY, 36 Marshland
welcome. $6/session. every Sunday.
9 a.m.–3 p.m. by appointment Road (by the Palms Mall).
Also Thursday evening. Prayer and Praise: 11:00 a.m.
Phone (03) 941-7923
Art Class: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 Wednesday on 3rd Sunday.
Monday
p.m. Bring a project along or English for Speakers of Other Quiet Eucharist: 10:00 a.m.
Book Discussion Group:
work on some skills. Drop in Languages (ESOL): Wednesdays, every Thursday.
10:30–11:30 a.m. Second &
anytime. $5/session. 10 a.m.–12 noon. Tuesday fourth Monday of the month.
Wednesday $2 at 103 North Avon Rd Every 6 weeks: Foot Clinic $60 for year.
Richmond Community Garden: (next door to Delta). — start with a cuppa. Our Activity Zone: 3:45–4:45 p.m.
From 9:30 a.m. onwards. Pre-schoolers welcome. registered nurse will clip your After school club for 6–10-year
We welcome volunteers, be Food Bank: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. nails and then you will have a olds. No charge.
they seasoned gardeners or Free, some criteria apply. foot massage. Cost $10.
Tuesday
newbies, to help create a Next date is 11 September.
Footprints Café: Coffee, rolls J.P. Clinic: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
beautiful veggie garden for our Bookings essential.
& toasted sandwiches, Weekly. No charge.
community to enjoy! Ph: 389 6948
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Items as priced. Storytimes/Wā Korero: for over
Hugs All Round Quilting Group:
2nd Wednesday of Month two-year-olds. 10:30–11 a.m.
1–3 p.m. We make quilts for Fruit & Vegie Co-op: $12/$6 Wednesday Café: From 11:30 Weekly during term time.
children who need an extra hug. a bag. Pay weekly in advance a.m. Come enjoy friendly No charge.
Join us to learn more about each Wednesday, great value. company, listen to a speaker or Reading to Dogs: 3:30–4:30
quilting; this includes machine
Friday take part in an activity and join p.m. For age five plus.
and hand-sewing.
Delta Inn: 2-course community us for lunch. Small charge. No charge, but book in advance.
Thursday meal. Every Friday 12 noon, $3. Thursday Wednesday
Yoga: 6:00–7 p.m. Join us for
Food Bank: Exercise Group: 11:00 a.m. Scrabble: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
a good stretch! Beginners
10 a.m.–12 noon, & 1–2 p.m. All abilities catered for, sitting No charge.
welcome. $6/session.
Free, some criteria apply. and standing, cost $6, followed
Also Tuesday morning. Thursday
by light refreshment.
Hope Group: NA. Thursdays Second Hand Goods/Clothes Babytimes/Wā Pepi: for under
7:00–8.30 p.m. store: 1 p.m. Goods as priced. Activities at 1 p.m: two-year olds. 10:30–11 a.m.
Knit, embroider, paint, play Weekly during term time.
Shirley International Playgroup: cards or board games. Book Discussion Group:
CHRYSTAL PALACE, 12 Chrystal 9.30 a.m.–11.30 a.m. at the 6–7 p.m. Second Thursday of
Shirley Hub, 69B Briggs Road. 4th Saturday of Month
Street the month. $60 for year.
For mums & under 5’s from Association of Anglican Women
Come belly dance with Soul Star
Tribe: all ages, backgrounds, refugee & migrant backgrounds (AAW): 10:30 a.m. We start Friday
– playgroup & English class. with a hot drink before listening Card Club: 1.30–3.30 p.m.
and fitness levels welcome!
$2/session or $10/term. to a speaker or undertaking No charge
All classes $10 casual. For more
some activity together.
information, contact Sam: Gardening: Saturday
Everyone is welcome.
027 6525 993. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Super Saturday Storytimes:
Friday Mary welcomes interested 2–7-year olds. Weekly during
Intermediate Skirt, 6:30 p.m. volunteers to help her in the term time. 11–11:45 a.m.
Saturday Delta vegetable garden. No charge.
Gypsy Caravan Beginners, Magic: The Gathering:
10 a.m. Gypsy Caravan First Saturday of the month. For
Intermediate, 11 a.m. 8–18-year olds. From 1 p.m.
No charge.
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