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Floral tribute: Georgia Fogarty, whose parents were former leaseholders of Godley House, with the floral tribute she placed on the security fence in memory of the happy times she had there.

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THE future of the Godley House site is secure, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says, dispelling rumours that the land could be sold.

“The council has no intention of selling it. What’s going to happen with the Godley House site will be what the community wants to see,” Mr Parker said at the “wake” held on site last Sunday to mark the passing of the historic earthquake-damaged building, which will be demolished.

“It’s important for us to work together to find a solution.”

Despite grey skies and cool temperatures, about 250 people gathered to say farewell to the building, which had a category 2 designation from the Historic Places Trust.

Standing since 1880, the building was severely damaged in the September 4, 2010, earthquake. It suffered further extensive damage in the February 22 and June 13 quakes this year and is to be demolished. No date has been set for demolition, although four companies have tendered for the work.

Leasees Richard Hawes and Michelle Anderton and their three children were woken by the September quake and managed to escape without injury. Ms Anderton said ironically the door frame under which she took refuge as the shaking continued, was one part of the building that remained intact.

Following a pot luck lunch in the community hall on Sunday, the security gates were opened at 1pm and the crowds moved across to the lawn in front of the fenced-off building to mingle and reminisce about the times they had spent at Godley House over the years.

The council-owned facility has been the mainstay of the harbour community’s hospitality industry and many people spoken to by Bay Harbour News, while sad about its demise, were adamant that it must be replaced with a similar facility to provide a meeting place for the locals and to keep people coming to Diamond Harbour.

Among those gathered were former leasees Linda and Michael Fogarty, who ran Godley

House from 1998 to 2002, Neil Blunden, who was there from 2002 to 2009, and Gay and Gordon Edwards, who were the lease holders from 1988 to 1995.

Mrs Fogarty said the wake was a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and talk over old times.

“Even though we don’t have Godley House any more, we still have our memories,” she said.

Mr Edwards, who secured the liquor licence for the facility about a year after taking it over, wants to see a new facility built on the site soon.

“They need to get it down as quickly as possible. It badly needs to be replaced,” Mr Edwards said.

The wake was organised by Adrian Te Patu, chairman of the Diamond Harbour Community Association.

He said a community consultation meeting would be held in two weeks’ time to get feedback from the locals about what should replace Godley House.

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Lyttelton Plunket Playgroup is now being held at the Lyttelton Recreation Centre, every Monday & Wednesday 10am to 12pm, 50 cent donation is appreciated, for more information contact Lisa 03 3288918 Mount Herbert Men’s Probus Club, meets at the Charteris Bay Yacht Club on first Thursday of the month, emphasis on good speaker and fellowship. If you are interested contact Trevor on 329-9228 or Roy 329-4830.

Heathcote Neighbourhood Support, Heathcote residents are setting up Neighbourhood support network so that we can better support our neighbours & wider community everyday & in times of need or crisis, more info & questionaire will arrive in your letterbox soon, any enquiries to Thea Mickell at heathcote.ns@gmail. com or ph 03 384-7547 Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market, Mount Pleasant on Saturdays 10am to 1pm at the grounds of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre and Redcliffs on Wednesdays 2pm-5pm in the car park behind The Spur.

Sumner Redcliffs Mens Probus Club, welcomes new members, meets at the Sumner Bowling Club, 2 Richmond Hill Rd, Sumner on the second Thursday of each month at 10am, interesting speakers & fellowship, if interested please ring Ross 03 384-4823 Create n Connect Art & Craft Group, Sumner Redcliffs Anglican church welcomes you to an Art & Craft morning on Thursdays 9-30am until 12 noon at St Andrews, 148 Main Road Redcliffs. Meet people, have a cuppa and enjoy creative activities. For more information call Beth 022 678-1252 or Marijke 021 023-19490.

Supermarket Bus, A free bus service runs to and from the Redcliffs Community Information Centre to New World South City. The service runs Monday to Friday, leaving Redcliffs at 10.15am and returning at 11.15am.

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Volunteer recognised for bravery in tug boat rescue Reward: Nelson Colyer, right, with Sergeant Ryan O’Rourke, the Canterbury Police Search & Rescue co-ordinator, who presented him with his award.

Rock on: Flock owner Emma Smith, a member of the Sumner Business Association, selling the T-shirts at the Celebrating Sumner Festival.

Fundraiser T-shirt says it all SUMNER resident Amanda Cropp has come up with a great fundraiser to give something back to a generous Sumner business – Sumner Rocks T-shirts.

“I got the idea for them after hearing Mark Sainsbury on Close Up refer to Sumner as “the suburb that rocks” and was initially going to get some T-shirts printed with the slogan for immediate family. Then I decided it would be a good fundraiser to support local architects in the Urban Design Group, who have put in countless unpaid hours coming

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up with a redesign of our battered commercial area.”

There are two designs available, both donated by local artist Jason Kelly. The Sumner Business Association helped fund the initial order, which were printed

by Koru Print in Sydenham.

The T-shirts were a popular item at at the Celebrating Sumner Festival on September 4 and they are still available for $35 at design store Flock in Sumner village. $15 from each purchase goes to the Urban Design Group.

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SENIOR crew member of Coastguard Canterbury, Nelson Colyer, has been named Coastguard Southern Region Rescue Vessel Volunteer of the Year 2011.

Mr Colyer was recognised for his bravery in boarding the tug Rakanui on April 23, 2011 when it was sinking off the Canterbury coast. Coastguard was called out at 0100hrs when the Rakanui issued a ‘Pan Pan’ call and the Maritime NZ Rescue co-ordination centre sent Coastguard Canterbury to their aid.

When Mr Colyer arrived on Coastguard Canterbury’s vessel Pub Charity Canterbury Rescue, the two Rakanui crew were extremely exhausted and feeling the effects of a two-metre swell and noxious fumes from the flooded engine room.

He boarded with the Coastguard salvage pump, which he secured to the tug to pump out the seawater, working both above and below deck. Coastguard vessels Pub Charity Canterbury Rescue and Blue Arrow Rescue remained on the scene monitoring the tug and at the ready in case Mr Colyer and the tug crew

had to abandon ship.

Mr Colyer was able to control the ingress of water and maintain a level of water that allowed the tug to make its way under its own steam back to Lyttelton.

The trip took over four hours at only five knots. With both tug crew members exhausted, Mr Colyer stayed on board and helmed the Rakanui back to Lyttelton.

During the voyage he had to frequently stop and prime the pump and clear water from the tug.

Mark Appleton, president Coastguard Canterbury, said that as one of the oldest members of Coastguard Canterbury, Mr Colyer continued to show great determination, attitude, stamina and grit.

“Nothing is too much trouble for Nelson; he sets a good example for everyone with his great sense of humour. We’re especially lucky to have his wealth of engineering experience.”

Mr Appleton said Coastguard Canterbury was very proud of Mr Colyer’s heroic achievement in this rescue.

Valley landmark coming down Coming down: The old malt works, a dominating feature of the Heathcote Valley skyline, are being demolished to make way for a proposed new lifestyle village including about 60 villas for people aged over 55. The four-hectare malt works site has been through a string of owners since it closed in 1999 and the valley residents say the dilapidated buildings have become an attraction for vandals. Property Lifestyle Concepts (PLC Developments) bought the property last October and wants to build a village similar to its other projects including Northbrook Villas in Rangiora. PLC Developments said it could take up to eight months to clear the site and they still needed consent to demolish the tall concrete grain silos, which may be taken down using explosives. Spokeswoman Michelle Tait said they hoped to have the first villa finished in January 2013 and the development could provide more options for red-zoned residents. Photo: Samantha Early

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LPC engineer selected for international competition ONE of New Zealand’s most promising young engineers, Mathew Pascoe of Lyttelton Port Company, will showcase his skills at the 41st WorldSkills International competition being held next month in London.

The 21 year-old won the polymechanics skill category at the national WorldSkills competition in Christchurch last year, qualifying him to compete at this year’s international event as part of a 17strong team of Tool Blacks. “The nationals were definitely challenging,� Mr Pascoe said. “They were a bit of a head-scratcher and I had to work really hard.�

Winning the national event didn’t guarantee his selection, however.

WorldSkills NZ CEO, Peter Spencer, interviewed and personally selected all 17 representatives not just for their outstanding trade skills, but

also for their qualities to become ambassadors for New Zealand throughout the competition.

WorldSkills International is held every two years with over 1000 of the world’s best young tradespeople (under 23 years of age) from 50 countries competing across 46 different trade-skill categories.

In preparation for the event Mr Pascoe is now perfecting his polymechanic skills, supported by his mentor Roland Spirig from the Waikato Institute of Technology – through which he completed two block courses to prepare for the competition. The two discuss training strategies and progress through regular email correspondence. “We are working through previous competition projects to make sure we cover all facets of skill sets that Mat might need,� Mr Spirig said.

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Entrants must complete a complex, practical project over an intense four days of competition, testing their planning, technical knowledge and skills in a highpressure environment.

While most sector competitors are given their competition project to practise prior to the event, the polymechanics category is ‘blind’, making preparation challenging.

Funding has also been challenging, with Christchurch businesses feeling the pinch lately. Mr Pascoe is grateful for the sponsorship he has received from Foodstuffs and other local businesses despite the tough times they are facing.

Bus services resume for local residents SEVERAL Metro bus services that were disrupted due to the earthquakes have resumed.

As from Monday this week, the 21 Ilam to Mt Pleasant Metro service, more recently known as the 21 Ilam to Ferrymead, has resumed its route up Mt Pleasant via Major Hornbook Road, terminating opposite Rockview Place.

On trips back to the city it loops around Madeley Road, Mt Pleasant Road and Belleview Terrace, turning back onto the same route it travelled up the hill via Major Hornbrook Roadd.

The 18 Huntsbury service (formerly known as 18 St Martins) has resumed travelling up Huntsbury Avenue.

Once at the top, buses turn around and come back down via the same route. The timetable remains the same.

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Bacon booty The gold-medal-winning bacon cured by Bryan Jennings of Redcliffs Butchery, which was auctioned to raise money for Redcliffs School, sold for $207.

Mr Jennings said the purchaser was a parent of children from Redcliffs School.

“He kept some of the bacon for his family and donated the remainder to the teachers at the school, which I thought was very generous of him,” Mr Jennings said.

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she said. A total of about 50 medals were produced, with buttons, ribbons and other items being attached to complete them.

Keen knitters were also invited to join the stitching activities by knitting 30cm x 30cm squares, with the plan being that once enough of the squares have been made, they will be joined together to make a decorative cover for a container – like a tea cosy, but on a much larger scale.

Entertainment ranged from children performing hip hop dance to a duet playing classical music and a guitar soloist.

“For food, we had a barbeque, three different soups and a lady made a huge cake inscribed with the words ‘Still smiling’,” Ms

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“People also played petanque, and although it had been scheduled to finish at two, it was nearly three o’clock by the time we finished up.”

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FOR about 100 Lyttelton locals, stitching, sunshine, entertainment and tasty treats marked the first anniversary of the massive earthquake that shook people out of their beds at 4.35 on that fateful September morning last year.

The September 4 anniversary event, Lyttel Stitches, was held at the Lyttelton Petanque Club starting at 12 noon. Organiser Bettina Evans, who is the co-ordinator of the Lyttelton Timebank, said the idea behind the event was “to celebrate that we’re all still here”.

Participants were asked to stitch “medals” out of woollen fabric to recognise that “we’re all heroes who deserve a reward,”

AROUND 35 volunteers turned up at Cassels and Sons brewery in Woolston on Saturday, September 3 to clean up a onekilometre stretch of the Heathcote river bank.

A whopping 1120 kg – four truckloads – of rubbish was gathered, which the Christchurch City Council disposed of on the following Monday. The rubbish included four TVs, six chairs, five tyres, a bookcase, 12 metres of rubber matting, two sofas and eight buckets of human waste.

“We collected over a tonne of rubbish and had a great day,” organiser Zak Cassels said.

“This project is gathering momentum and we plan to do it two or three times a year.

We are able to be more effective with other local businesses joining in. Our thanks go to all volunteers and sponsors – CCC, Three Boys brewery and Breads of Europe.”

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New bank opens in Ferrymead FERRYMEAD shoppers and locals now have the benefit of an additional banking service in the area.

Auckland Savings Bank (ASB) has opened a portacom bank, in Ferry Road, adjacent to the Countdown building.

Previously located in Parklands, the portacom was relocated in Ferrymead on Friday, September 2 and opened for business on Service: The portacom bank in Ferrymead.

Monday, September 12.

The Ferrymead portacom is a residents can easily access our ASB services and six-day branch, operating from 9am- 4.30pm, Monday assistance is a priority.” to Saturday.

Another ASB Portacom was opened in Marshland “ASB is committed to supporting the Christchurch Road at the end of August. rebuild and in particular our impacted customers,” said These two new portacoms bring the total number of Grant Gilbert, ASB’s general manager branch banking, branches currently operating in Christchurch to seven. who is based in Christchurch.

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Damaged: The St Joseph r Church in Lyttelton, above, cannot be saved.

Historic church to close this Sunday NEARLY a century and a half of service to the Catholic community of Lyttelton will come to an end this Sunday with the closure of the parish church of St Joseph the Worker in Lyttelton. The church was extensively damaged in the recent earthquakes and has to be demolished.

Parishioners and friends of St Joseph’s are invited to a farewell service starting 12.15pm, which will be followed by a bring-a-plate finger food luncheon on site at 18 Winchester Street, Lyttelton.

St Joseph’s has a rich history stretching back 146 years in Lyttelton. Designed by noted architect Benjamin Mountford, the church cost £1200 to build and was constructed from grey stone sourced from local quarries.

The foundation stone was laid on February 2, 1865 and the building was completed just five months later.

It was opened by the parish priest of Canterbury, Rev. Fr J.B Chataigner and his assistant Fr J.C.Chervier, on the feast of St Peter and Paul, June 29, 1865.

Besides daily Mass for more than a century, the church has witnessed many celebrations and commemorations over the years. Generations of Lytteltonians have been baptized, received first Holy Communion and other sacraments, been married and later buried from within its grey stone walls.

A spiritual home for parishioners and visiting seafarers alike, St Joseph’s church will be sadly missed.

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Restoring a wetland to its natural status Tanya Jenkins AS the co-ordinator of the Charlesworth Reserve maintenance team, I look forward to meeting up with my fellow volunteers every Sunday afternoon when we come together to assist Andrew Crossland, CCC park ranger, in this small but spectacular wetland reserve.

Many of you probably drive past it daily from the hill suburbs via Humphries Drive and Linwood Avenue. Some of you may even be lucky enough to look down on it from your lounge or kitchen window.

Once farmland owned by Captain William Charlesworth, it is now being restored to its natural wetland status. Last year we planted 8000 tree seedlings, going on to (even more importantly) mulch the ground and keep it weed free, allowing seedlings to thrive in the relatively harsh environment, coping with strong winds and more recently snow, silt and way too much water.

Over the past two and a half years (since we recreation and healthy ecosystems that we started), our regular team of between eight and can all enjoy and respect”. We were thrilled to 10 keen locals has seen the reserve slowly but receive the invitation from the Bay Harbour steadily turn into a wildlife haven.

News editor to submit articles to tell you all Increasing numbers of birds seem to be about the Ihutai Trust. agreeing that this is an awesome roosting place You will be able to read about the different at high tide, while the number of tiny lizards functions of the trust in contributions from a darting around also indicates a successful number of members. Website; www.estuary. restoration of this site. org.nz, or facebook.com/ihutai and twitter.

If you too, need some ‘time out’ and enjoy com/ihutai. getting your hands ‘dirty’ as you watch this Tanya Jenkins is the education and publicity reserve come alive before your eyes, come and committee member for the Avon-Heathcote Tranquility: Male and female Austalasioan join us one Sunday. We meet at the Charlesworth Estuary Ihutai Trust (Ihutai) Shoveler ducks inhabit the wetland reserve. Photo Street car park at 3pm and remove our gloves Brian Betts again at 5pm.

This is just one of many tasks the trust undertakes to follow its vision for our estuary – mm “communities working together Islay McCleod for clean water, open space, safe I HAVE to confess that there are times when, as a firstAnd it’s reading through those applications that has

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And it’s the revelations from one aspect of the board’s “business as usual” that have most pleasantly surprised me. Annually, the Hagley Ferrymead Community Board is responsible for the allocation of a total of $362,644 of ratepayers’ money in three pools of community grants. That’s in addition to the applications the board recommends to the full council to be included in metropolitan-funded grants.

Each year, council staff members carefully assess each application for grants from the Strengthening Communities fund and the Small Grants fund. Their assessment papers and recommendations are put to the board for decisions. Additionally, throughout the year, the board can consider applications for the Discretionary Fund and, included in that, is the Youth Development Fund.

revealed what a truly supportive community we live in!

It would be unfair to pick out any particular recipients because each organisation makes a standout contribution to its community sector – from welfare workers to community groups. And what a talented bunch of young people parade through the applications process, most usually seeking assistance toward attending a national or international sport or arts competition, and very often excelling!

Staring down the barrel of the biggest repair bill any ratepayers have faced in the history of New Zealand, it was only to be expected that the council might look carefully at trimming anything unnecessary. Community boards’ grants allocations were left untouched and any monies unallocated from 10/11 were, exceptionally, carried forward, so we can continue to help carry our communities forward. Good.

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Market always open as community thrives Tom Davies

THE Mount Pleasant Farmers Market started as a response to a lack of nearby shops and availability of supplies. Just 10 days after the February quake the market opened with a blaze of publicity and support from Hamilton – free coffee, Darfield – free clean, drinkable water, free apples from Motueka and free chocolate from Governors Bay. The initial event became a weekly event and the market has opened every Saturday since March 5. In spite of bad weather, sewer repairs, water main repairs, munted roads, rain, hail and snow, the market always opens. In the shadow of the condemned Community Centre the

community thrives.

Fruit, vegetables, lettuces, chocolate, crepes, Egyptian baking, plants, cheese, German sausages, free range pork and bacon, smoked salmon, fresh fish, honey, venison, garlic, home baking, lavender products, free range eggs, flowers, Munted Tees and fresh coffee are normally available.

The market also supports local businesses, especially those in financial difficulties, local schools and charities, including the Linwood College Orchestra’s tour to Europe, and local musicians.

The market has become a valuable meeting

place for locals and a real focus for the Mount Pleasant community. The local community association flourishes with an information stall at the market, its own newsletter, Pleasant News, email lists, Facebook and more.

The market continues to grow and as we approach spring more seasonal produce is on its way, including asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, summer fruits, and an exciting new French chicken rotisserie. The support and involvement of the community have assured the future of the market.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market has now expanded into Redcliffs and is operating every

Positive attitude and plenty of action in Redcliffs Fletcher Stanton

THERE has been plenty of action over the past few weeks with the Redcliffs Residents Association.

We have had several meetings about developing a cycleway/walkway from the Ferrymead Bridge to Sumner and it’s now in the planning stages. It will be a wonderful recreational facility for our local residents and visitors too.

The good news is that we have formed a committee with members from the Mount Pleasant, Redcliffs and Sumner residents groups, which we have named the Coastal Committee Group.

This will mean we’re not wasting time and money by doubling up and crossing over with our various activities – after all, we are all in this together.

It’s great to experience the positive attitude being shown by the community and seeing how everyone is supporting each other.

One example is all the churches in the area helping people out – especially the elderly.

We have also noted that there are a lot of people coming back to Redcliffs or moving down from the hillsides out of their red-stickered homes, and this is

creating a shortage of rental properties in our area.

We’re not surprised that people want to live here – it’s such a pleasant, relaxing place to be.

The planning of a new shopping complex for Redcliffs is progressing well.

We have been speaking to a number of property developers and have had a positive response from them Redcliffs School has now relocated to the van Asch Deaf Education Centre site and we hear the children are loving their new surroundings – quiet and parklike, with no fear of rockfalls.

They also see the bus trip to school as an adventure.

But we hope their stay in Sumner will be temporary and that they will be back in Redcliffs at some point.

If you need any information about what’s happening around the area, or want to pass on some news, pop into our office on Beachville Road, just around the corner from Main Road, or phone us on 0800 234 565.

We are open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.

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Wednesday in the car park behind The Spur cafe.

Farmers markets are here to stay and are changing the face of food retailing. Fresh food from the farm to the table from local traders at reasonable prices, together with good, honest advice about nutrition and cooking tips make shopping at markets a fun, sociable and informative experience.

See you there – Mount Pleasant on Saturdays 10am to 1pm and Redcliffs on Wednesdays 2pm to 5pm.

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Talent and dedication pay off in sports competition AS rugby posts begin to be pulled soccer 9th, junior rugby 10th, senior down and cricket pitches are prepared, netball 5th.

Sumner School children have again Sumner School sport co-ordinator shown resilience and spirit as they Chris Cole said, “I think we can put the reflect on another successful season success of our sports teams down to a of winter sport. This year, the years combination of things: very talented 7 and 8 Sumner School sports teams kids, dedicated coaches, the value distinguished themselves, with the A Sumner School and the community and B Grade netball teams both winning places on sport and making the most of their leagues and senior soccer taking opportunities when they arise.” second place in a hotly contested final Having Redcliffs School on site against Kaipoi Borough. provided the opportunity for additional Sumner teams made the most of the games against a friendly rival in addition modified series of playoffs to the regular Friday held to determine the teams Sumner School sport. that would represent the In staffing news, ICT Southeast Zone in the Canterbury Winter lead teachers Rachel Dippie and Tournament.

Andrew Osborne were the 2011 winners Our girls’ junior netball and junior of the Sumner School staff scholarship soccer overcame a strong challenge by enabling them to attend the Boys in Mount Pleasant School and our senior Technology Conference and visit schools netball team triumphed over Heathcote in Melbourne.

Valley School to win their places in The conference looked at using the tournament held on September 8 in mobile technologies such as iPads to Hagley Park. were the The year 5 and improve learning in the classroom and 6 hockey and rugby teams also won the also explored issues facing educators right to represent the Southeast Zone. and learners in the class of 2025. The The Canterbury Winter Tournament school visits allowed them to observe was well run with a high level of teaching practices involving ICT, competition and skill on display from interactive whiteboards and mobile children around the Canterbury region. learning devices.

Sumner School did their school, To further support Sumner School’s community and the Southeast Zone long-term goal to be an exemplar school proud, exhibiting the SURFER values for ICT, principal Stuart Cameron of respect and fairness and gaining attended the International Principal very creditable results. Following the Conference in Toronto and visited final placings Sumner School ranks in schools in North America that integrate Canterbury primary schools as follows: information and communication hockey 7th, junior netball 12th, junior technology into the curriculum.

Challenged: Students test their climbing skills on ‘Castle Rock.’

Climbing challenges on monument to earthquake year A NEW addition to the playground at Heathcote leading to its final shape. The rock stands three metres Valley School serves as a somewhat ironic monument high at its highest point and is about six metres long. to the year we’ve had so far. It is in the form of an arThe school is very indebted to the Lion Foundation tificial climbing rock modelled on the ‘original’ Castle and the Canterbury Community Trust for their financial Rock. support to create the rock. Trees for Canterbury donatCastle Rock, which serves as a key part of the ed plants and shrubs to add to the area, Dave Boreham school’s logo, was badly damaged in the February and Couriers Limited provided a Hiab for extra rocks to be June earthquakes and is now a much different shape collected from Morgan’s Valley, and a dedicated group from what it was previously. of parents supported a working bee to Peter Taw from Star Holds was Heathcote Valley School add the final touches. commissioned to design an arFollowing February and June’s tistic copy of the original Castle Rock. Peter, who is earthquakes, our school has been unable to use its an accomplished climber and mountaineer in his own library and an adjacent classroom built in 2008, because right, used his experience to create a variety of climb- of structural damage. With the support of the Ministry ing challenges without the use of any artificial climb- of Education, we are excited about the opening of two ing holds. A number of ledges and finger holds allow relocated classrooms that will serve as our temporary students to traverse around the rock walls. For many library and teaching space. students right now, their sole aim is to get to the top We are also very proud of our head boy, Harley followed by their best impersonation of a Bear Grylls’ Porter, who won six gold medals at the recent Wharenui jump and roll.

Winter Olympics.

The climbing rock was constructed from a polystyHe also took out the age-group trophy for male rene inner shell, with many layers of blown concrete swimmers in Canterbury.

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Our emergency services Coppers’ Corner JUST when we think we are over the earthquakes, bang, another one comes along to remind us how fragile the earth is. It is a frustrating time for everyone, but at the end of the day when I walk the beat I still see people smiling and getting on with life.

One thing I have noticed is that people are still using cell phones when driving. Research indicates that the use of a cell phone by drivers increases the probability of their being involved in a crash. The other fact is that if you are caught when driving while talking on the cell phone it’s a fine of $80

and 20 demerit points.

Crime-wise here in Lyttelton and the Bays we have seen a reduction in most offending, which is a positive sign for the community. However, Police will continue to patrol risk areas and try to ensure that these statistics remain on the positive side of the ledger.

We still need the community’s help, though, as there is still the odd low-life that will take the opportunity to commit crime if they think they can get away with it. So,

if there is someone suspicious in your street, or knocking on doors looking for a lost dog, or friend, be suspicious. Check the validity of the person, and if you are not happy ring the Police on 111 and we will come and check them out. I would rather my staff find the person is OK than let a criminal get away with committing crime.

Anyway that’s it from me, be safe out there, and look after each other.

Gary Manch Sergeant

Involvement with rugby a long-standing tradition Tony Dowell

ST JOHN has a long history in New Zealand – 126 years in fact. And it all started in Christchurch.

St John was formed by a collection of community-minded citizens in May 1885, and one of the important early initiatives the organisation took was teaching first aid to members of the public.

This teaching played a key role in a seemingly innocuous sporting event in 1891.

On Saturday, July 4, a rugby match took place in Sydenham between Sydenham and Addington Rugby Football Clubs. One of the players, 23 year-old William Larcombe, was injured during the match and was knocked unconscious.

A bystander, William Bowden, ran on to the field and administered first aid to the injured man, who had a broken collarbone.

According to the St John Christchurch Centre annual report of that year, Bowden “immediately rendered first aid by what materials he had at hand, such as a cap folded for a pad under the armpit, a scarf from his own neck for a bandage”.

This was the first recorded incident of first aid on the rugby field, and it was the start of a long tradition of St John being involved with rugby.

Many of our ambulance officers began their St John careers as youth cadets or events volunteers, turning up every Saturday at Burnside Park, Nunweek Park, Hagley Park, as well as many of the other playing fields in the city. Standing on the sidelines and braving the chilly conditions Dedication: Graham Gillespie, chair of St John in they were ready to treat any injured Christchurch, David Rhodes, chair of the Canterbury Rugby Football Union board, and Glenn Cowan, St players.

During the last financial year, St John Event and volunteer manager, on the sidelines at John attended over 9500 events Sydenham Park. across New Zealand, including 1459 Although we do not have any Rugby World rugby union games. Now, with the Rugby Cup games in Christchurch, let’s celebrate World Cup competition underway, St John is our historic links to rugby in Christchurch busy right across the country. We are working – which continue to this day. St John closely with health services and other ambulance officers can still be seen on the emergency services, and utlising specialist sideline throughout winter, helping out when equipment including mobile first aid units, required. golf carts, segways, bicycle paramedics and Tony Dowell is the St John district motorcycle units. operations manager Christchurch

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Sumner celebrations a great success PERFECT weather and a large turnout of locals and visitors ensured the success of the Celebrate Sumner Festival, which took place on the Esplanade on Sunday, September 4.

The aim of the festival was to commemorate the first anniversary of the September 4, 2010 earthquake, the first in the devastating series of earthquakes that have hit Christchurch and Canterbury over the last 12 months.

It was also an opportunity for the hundreds of people to forget about

the traumatic events for a few hours as they relaxed and celebrated their resilience as a community, while they enjoyed the spring sunshine, the food and market stalls, music and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment.

A poignant note to the day was the big hug, which took place on the beach at 3.30pm to coincide with the group hug that was held in the city.

The event was also a fundraiser for the future of Sumner, which will include redevelopment of the badly damaged business area.

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The purchase of real estate usually has two key components; one is emotional, the other financial.

“Most home buyers (as opposed to investors) want to feel a strong attraction to the property they purchase,” Greg Powell, Licensed Manager of Harcourts Ferrymead said. “After all, they are going to live in it. But they also have to make the right investment decision because their enjoyment of the property can be spoiled if, further down the track when they go to re-sell, they realise they paid too much or made a poor investment.”

Greg said that the key to both financial and emotional success is doing your homework thoroughly before you purchase.

“You can speed up the research process by making sure you look at all the properties that satisfy your basic criteria, including those that don’t sound like your ideal home,” Greg said. “Even properties that don’t appeal are relevant for building up a portfolio and getting a handle on price trends, particularly in the current post quake market.”

Greg said that many intending purchasers turn down the opportunity of inspecting properties in their price range simply because they “don’t appeal”.

“But the more properties you see in your price range in a short space of time, the sooner you will be ready to buy,” Greg said. “And you’re less likely to end up seeing your dream home early in the piece and feeling you’re not ready to make an offer.”

Greg advised purchasers to take a notebook with them and jot down their comments for later comparison and cross referencing.

“Use every available information source,” Greg said. “When you see a signboard with a sold sticker on it, ring the agent and find out what the property sold for. Make sure you follow up all the houses you have inspected. Did they sell quickly and if so how much for?”

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“Remember you need to look at a lot of properties to feel to feel confident you have a trend or a pattern emerging,” Greg said. “If you know what ten or twelve properties have actually sold for within a ten thousand dollar range of your budget, you’re probably ready to walk into a house and say I like this one, and I’m prepared to pay x dollars for it.”

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A Christchurch City Councillor for 15 years, he chaired the Sustainable Transport and Utilities Committee, started the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recycling system and led the establishment of the new Kate Valley landfill, the bus exchange, and several major roading improvements.

He is an experienced lawyer, and has served on the boards of several companies and government agencies including Christchurch Transport, Postbank, Recovered Materials Foundation, Transwaste Canterbury, Christchurch International Airport, and the Legal Aid Review Panel.

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Helping out: Playground designer John Allen with two of his helpers, Joel Barrie and Cameron Aldridge.

YOUNG learners at Pebbles Preschool in Sumner, which opened 18 months ago, have had fun role-playing in the construction of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new play area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Allen designed and created the play area, with a dedicated team of helpers!,â&#x20AC;? said director Belinda Slade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Earthquake play has been the focus amongst many of the children, and we have seen lots of role-play builders, construction workers, fire engines and diggers as well as EQC inspectors with red stickers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The playground was planned well before the ground started shaking last year and it is

now complete. We have all enjoyed taking part in the planning process, building and creating something for all our learners to enjoy,â&#x20AC;? Ms Slade said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With so much uncertainty surrounding us and many of our families being displaced, the creative construction has been reassuring to all of us. Notwithstanding all the earthquake disruption this year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see the children enjoying the changes in their outside environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are planning on having an official opening of the play area on Saturday, October 1 from 11am to 2pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all families warmly

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Water safe again KEEN surfies and swimmers will be pleased to know the health warning has been lifted at Christchurch beaches. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey said Christchurch beaches were now suitable for recreational water use.

Aaron Lock, director of a Sumner surfing school, said he was “stoked to finally have the beach back”.

“It’s been a long six months of travelling for Christchurch surfers to find clean water.

“To be able to surf again at Scarborough and Sumner is fantastic. We can finally have some fun close to town and get a some sense of normality back.”

Warm again: Elizabeth and Donald Johns in their now-cosy Akaroa home.

IT was a cold day in May when Dave McCosh, Fletcher EQR (Earthquake Recovery) contract supervisor visited Elizabeth and Donald Johns, on Beach Road in Akaroa.

The couple’s Summerhill stone home had lost two chimneys in the September quake.

They were reliant on a one-bar heater as their main source of heat.

“Is that your only form of heating?” Mr McCosh asked. Mrs Johns replied it was.

Not quite believing this elderly couple, both in their 80s, were managing with such little heat, he asked the question again. Mrs Johns nudged him and spoke close to his ear, “Are you hard of hearing?” she asked.

Mr McCosh was humbled by the resilience and quiet acceptance of the situation shown

by Mr and Mrs Johns, whose family has been in Akaroa for six generations.

Mrs Johns is a quarter French with her great-grandfather having arrived in the

township aboard the Compte de Paris.

Emergency repair work was organised to remove one of the chimneys and get a heat pump installed.

The second chimney was made safe and further work on that, including the installation of a log burner, was to be part of the second wave of repair work.

Contractor Kevin Templeton, a wellknown builder in the Akaroa area for the last 30 years, carried out the repairs.

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Doona Broom, Malcolm Pearson, Jack Breitmeyer.

Old salts gathered to remember both good times and bad and to commemorate shipmates lost in war as well as peacetime.

The Merchant Navy Day service led by Rev Neil Struthers was held at the Lyttelton Club on Saturday September 4. The usual venue, Lyttelton’s War Memorial, was unavailable due to earthquake damage.

Among the members of the fourth service – now recognised along with the army, navy and air force – sharing their fellowship were...

Michael Fowke, Don McPherson.

John McLister, Don Turner.

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Neil Jones, Terry Knight, Rev Neil Struthers.

Marlene Jones, Gael Macilquham, Pam Taylor.

Graham Broom, Jean Hannah, Bert Thurlow.

Shake Rattle and Roll One year on from the first of two disasters to hit Canterbury, a group of friends got together at the Dampier Bay Yacht Club on Saturday September 3 to commemorate and show they are not down-hearted. Spied partying on in the nautical environment were…

Phil Fraser, Daniel Petrache, Jeff Hooper. Pauline and Rose Cotter.

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LIKE many Christchurch schools, Bamford School in Woolston has felt the effects of the Christchurch earthquakes, including a decrease in student numbers.

“Our school has lost about 15 students due to the earthquake on February 22,” principal Colin Hammond said, “but the staff and students are just so resilient. Some staff have even been arriving at school and showering because their own homes have had no power/water etc. I personally can’t believe how committed staff have been after such adversity.”

Recently the school decided to “bring a little sunshine into the community” Mr Hammond said.

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Vivienne Bashford, a retired art teacher, is coming into

our school and running art sessions for groups of our children. The aim is two-fold – to brighten up some of the people and the places in our community with the drawings and artwork of our young ones, and to provide some of our students with an opportunity to explain their feelings and sensations after the earthquakes.”

Mr Hammond said that the way the community had become part of the school was also unique.

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Proud moment: Pictured at Mt Pleasant School are Roger Turner, Oliver Odlin’s grandfather, Oliver, wearing his cap and holding a small replica of the Web Ellis Cup, and ANZ branch manager Jenna Hyland.

THE roar of the crowd, spine-tingling anthems blaring and walking out in front of a worldwide television audience of millions have created lifelong memories for Mt Pleasant School pupil, Oliver Odlin.

The eight-year-old rugby fan, who plays for Sumner Rugby Club, was selected as an ANZ Future Captain and led England on to the field with captain Mike Tindall when they played Argentina last Saturday in Dunedin.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

for the youngster, who also stood beside the players as they sang their national anthem. His grandfather Roger Turner accompanied him on his trip to Dunedin.

The Woolston ANZ branch manager Jenna Hyland presented Oliver with a cap and badge at school on Friday morning.

He is one of 96 children from around New Zealand who have been selected as ANZ Future Captains and will walk on to the field with a Rugby World Cup 2011 captain.

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Young fan: Mitchell Hartley-Anderson supporting Japan.

Earthquake damage limits club’s facilities THE Sumner Tennis Club’s facilities were hit quite badly by the quake.

Two of the four tennis courts are severely cracked, while the other two have sustained less surface damage but have slumped in places resulting in an uneven surface.

The squash courts also suffered and only one of the three courts is suitable for competition play. One of the damaged courts is usable for social play.

The good news is that the buildings have been inspected and are safe to occupy and the club has full insurance cover, which we hope will allow our facilities to be reinstated to pre-earthquake condition.

Tennis We do not have an official opening day planned at this time but have completed our annual junior registration day, which resulted in approximately 95 juniors signing up for coaching and interclub tennis.

The club hopes to enter teams into the Canterbury Tennis senior interclub competitions, last year we had five men’s and women’s teams.

Unfortunately, this year we will not have the same numbers as some of our members have moved away from Christchurch for obvious reasons. The Cashmere Club has generously offered our club the use of its courts as home courts for senior interclub. The club has a resident coach who coaches both junior and senior players.

Squash We have an active band of squash players and currently there are four men’s and two women’s teams playing in the Squash Canterbury interclub competition.

Quite a few of our club members play both tennis and squash.

The club is open to new members and offers the use of both tennis and squash facilities under a single subscription. We hope to have repairs to the earthquake damage started soon so that our facilities can be returned to top playing standards as soon as possible.

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Ken Camp THE Naval Point Club Lyttelton is preparing for a busy sailing season over the summer of 201112. The facilities at Lyttelton have come through the earthquakes unscathed. Given the damage and limited access to sailing clubs on the estuary, the club is expecting to play host to an increased number of sailors displaced from their home waters, as happened after the September quake.

After a quiet season last year there are six national championship titles to be decided on Lytteltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waters this season: Two Trailer yacht classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noelex 22 and Ross 780 will compete on February 4-6, followed by the spectacular R Class skiffs on February 23-26.

The 420 class, mainly sailed by teenagers, will hold their nationals on March 8-11. As this is also a selection trial for the New Zealand team for the World Youth Champs, we expect a big turnout.

The OK dinghies return to Canterbury for the first time in many years on March 16-20. This is the class in which Lyttelton local Peter Lester won the World Championship in 1977.

The Olympic Finn Class will be competing at the same time to select their New Zealand champion.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

House of Travel Ferrymead presents...

FREE Upcoming Film Shows Join us in-store for drinks & nibbles & a fun informative evening!

Sit back, relax and be inspired! With so many travel options available it can be difďŹ cult and confusing to know where to start. From slowly meandering down the canals of France to the beautiful sights and sounds of Morocco, our next series of travel evenings will leave you informed and inspired about your next adventure.

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FIRST TIMERS UK SEP & EUROPE

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CANAL BOATING SEP & BARGING

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RIVER CRUISING SEP EUROPE

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FIRST TIMERS UK OCT & EUROPE

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CRUISING EUROPE

SEP

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EGYPT & JORDAN

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CROATIA

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BACKROADS OF SEP EUROPE

OCT

SPAIN PORTUGAL OCT & MOROCCO

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CRUISING OCT AMERICAS

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SOUTH AMERICA

OCT

CENTRAL AMERICA OCT & CUBA

CRUISING CLOSE OCT TO HOME

AFRICA

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GREECE & TURKEY

FRANCE & ITALY

Registration is essential as seats are limited. Phone 0800 800 057 or email ferrymead@hot.co.nz to register Unable to make the show dates above? Still register your interest as popular shows will be repeated!

House of Travel Ferrymead 1005 Ferry Road, Ferrymead Village 0800 800 057 | ferrymead@hot.co.nz |

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