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OAKLANDS -TE KURA O OWAKA
The redevelopment of Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka will be complete by October, or the end of Term 3. The final phase involves the total refurbishment of the school’s two original red brick blocks. After these are finished, a number of old buildings will be demolished and landscaping and creation of a central courtyard where the whole school can gather can start.
See what the campus will look like once complete, with new Māori names for each block.

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ALOPECIA DAY
August 1st is International Alopecia Day

Some of you would have noticed me around Halswell New World, Post Shop or out walking my dog or in the playgrounds with my son. I’m Bex and I’m a bald woman. I have Alopecia.

So what is Alopecia? It’s an autoimmune disorder – What occurs is that lymphocytes around the hair follicles release chemical messengers (called cytokines) that reject the hair for unknown reasons resulting in hair loss. It can be a small as a few patches on the head, to total hair loss for the entire body (Yes ladies' armpits & legs included! :)

For some like me who’s had it since the age 12 it’s just part of life, but for some, especially people who are just learning about it & coming to terms with Alopecia, it can be absolutely life-consuming!!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!! If you need support or know anyone who is struggling please reach out there’s a conference in Palmerston North next year, for more info on that & other interesting details check out https://www.alopecianz.co.nz/ or https://www.facebook.com/NZAlopecia/

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 HALSWELL TENNIS CLUB
Located in the Halswell Domain behind the bowling club.
The 2020 season is about to get underway and we have registration days available as follows:
Tuesday 25th August, morning – mid week open day
Sunday 30th August, 10.00am to 1.00pm (for all juniors and seniors) 
What does Halswell Tennis have to offer? 
Senior social tennis - During the summer season, this is held each Saturday at 2.00 pm and Wednesday evenings at 6.00 pm during daylight savings time.  All abilities and ages are welcome.
Mid-Week Tennis - Social tennis every Tuesday morning from 9.30am with women and men of all abilities and ages most welcome
Junior Tennis - We cater for both junior interclub players and junior beginners and coaching
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Join the 50s plus movement!
Dance Fitness for Mature Groovers.
FREE INTRO CLASS
Wednesday 12 August 9.30am
Venue: Halswell Community Hall
We keep it simple and fun with great music.
Staying young is way more fun!
Contact Karen 0212692391
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KEEP ACTIVE
Our Halswell classes are Tuesday and Fridays 9.30-10.30am
KEEP ACTIVE! is a fun, social setting for anyone to help maintain or improve their fitness.
These sessions comprise an aerobic warm-up, circuit activities, stretching cool-down and a social cuppa.

Join others from the community who find attending these sessions very helpful/beneficial – balance improved, able to lift things more easily, stamina increased, more flexible, sleep improved, feel more alive 🙂
You will also meet some friendly people!
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https://www.swbc.org.nz/ministry/seniors/keep-active/

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FREE SEMINAR FOR PARENTS OF TEENS
Parents and caregivers of Year 11-13 students can gain skills to help their teens get the information they need to evaluate a range of career and study options. 
Presented by career consultants from the University of Canterbury, this free seminar will cover:

• 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.

Details: 7pm, Thursday 6 August, UC 69 Creyke Road, Christchurch.
Book here: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/active/uc-events/parents-as-career-educators-seminar---6th-august-2020.html
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Did you know:
Over 40% of NZ women will struggle with bladder weakness at some stage during their lives. A lot of women think it’s normal to wet yourself while exercising or sneezing after giving birth. It may be common but is not normal! Our pelvic floor is an area of muscle & like all muscles it can be strengthened. It is especially important to incorporate pelvic floor exercises into your daily routine post baby, it is vital to focus on this area if you’re wanting to get in to more vigorous exercise or you can cause yourself some serious damage not just discomfort from leakage.
Some simple exercises to help train from the NZ Ministry of Health:

Pelvic floor muscle exercises
You can do these exercises lying down, sitting or standing. With practice they can be done anywhere and at any time – even while you’re watching TV or feeding your baby.
·         Squeeze and draw in your back passage as if you’re stopping a fart.
·         Squeeze and tighten your vagina like you’re holding a tampon and your bladder as if you’re stopping yourself weeing.
·         Hold the squeeze for a few seconds – at first you may only be able to hold the squeeze for 1–2 seconds until your muscles get stronger. Later, try to count to 10.
·         Relax and then repeat about 5–10 times.
·         Keep breathing normally while you do these exercises. Make sure that you don’t pull in your stomach or squeeze your bottom when you squeeze – you will be using the wrong muscles if you do this.
It is as simple as that. Look after yourselves Mummas!  I highly recommend finding a fitness Class like Kangatraining or getting in contact with a Personal Trainer who has done training with Continence NZ to help keep you safe & strong while training. If you are having issues the team at Freedom Health have some wonderful womens Health Physios.

https://www.facebook.com/KangatrainingChristchurchSouthCentral/
 

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WISTERIA PROJECT
Calling for volunteers for a fun working bee pruning eight neglected wisteria. These are on public land in Halswell (with permission).
The plan is to do it on nice sunny day in early July.
Someone with experience in Wisteria would be especially welcome.
The work will vary from raking leaves and prunings, to pruning, and some work on stepladders.
Bringing your own tools.
 Please email DorotheaNZ@gmail.com

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OLD MONEY
Launched in July 2010, Heads Up for Kids is a fundraiser you can help with. 

Heads Up for Kids is an unique collection which asks New Zealanders to dig out and donate old decimal and pre-decimal New Zealand currency, and all foreign money.  The obsolete cash is then redeemed for New Zealand dollars and used to fund education programmes for young New Zealanders who would otherwise not get the opportunity.
You can drop off your old coins or foreign currency to Halswell New World or the Halswell Community Hub 

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Have some time to spare and want to help your community, while gaining skills and making new friends? Why not Volunteer for Citizens Advice Bureau Christchurch? We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly team in Hornby.
We work with clients by listening carefully, thoroughly researching the options available to them and by explaining the information in a way that they can use it. We also help people access information and services online or make complaints when needed. You will need excellent communications skills and be computer literate. On any given day, a volunteer working their shift might be approached about a whole range of questions, from tenancy rights, requests for directions, or needing documents signed by a Justice of the Peace, to helping somebody who has just been made redundant. Volunteers are fully supported with initial learning and ongoing development.
If you want to be part of great team then contact us at 0800 367 222 / 03 349 5236 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com for more information or click on https://www.cab.org.nz/what-we-do/volunteer-for-cab/  Our next training course starts in September!
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SUMMER WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS
Have you ever wanted to get together with your neighbours and organise a neighbourhood gathering? Do you want to get to know the people who live close to you? Summer with your neighbours is about bringing people closer together, and celebrating the unique and diverse mix of each neighbourhood. Summer with your neighbours is set up to bring people together and runs for the entire summer. You can apply for a small subsidy towards your local gathering. Visit ccc.govt.nz/GetTogether for more information and to apply for funding. Applications open 1 August and close 6 September 2020.
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HALSWELL HALL – THE CORNERSTONE OF THE HALSWELL COMMUNITY FOR MORE
THAN 100 YEARS

Our Committee is embracing this time to generate “community” in our local area and we look forward to the inaugural “Halswell’s Got Talent” night to be held on Sunday 16th August.  See the separate information about this event and how to purchase tickets on Eventbrite. 
Interest has been strong and we are looking forward to celebrating bringing our community together for a fun night. A Silent Auction will be running throughout the evening thanks to the very generous support from our local Community businesses, Spot Prizes and some great entertainment.
 
Our Spring Community event with local entertainment, quality market stalls and displays by local people, Mike Pero Bouncy Castle, BBQ run by the Halswell Scouts and local “Coffee and Cruz” mobile coffee van on site is in the planning stage but will be on the evening of Friday September 25th.  Demonstrations and entertainment from local talent
and great community connection.  Mark it in your Diary 😊 
 
Your Community Hall is run by a small group of volunteers who oversee the bookings and maintenance of this excellent Community facility.  It is owned by our Community and we always welcome any enquiries regarding bookings for functions or social activities.  At the Halswell Hall we offer a range of facilities with the main Hall having a capacity of 200. We also have an excellent meeting room (The Sunbeam Lounge) which can accommodate up to 50.  This adjoins our upgraded kitchen and is ideal for smaller groups. The meeting room is readily available and we welcome your enquiry.  For any enquiries about availability or our facilities please email us at halswellhallchch@gmail.com. 
 
We still have the ability to engage more members, volunteers and Committee to help oversee the routine running of this valuable
Community facility for the coming year.  If you have a few hours a month available and enjoy being part of the community, we would love to talk to you about how you can help 😊  Just email us at halswellhallchch@gmail.co for further information.
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RAEWYN MARLES: RESIDENTIAL SALES IN HALSWELL

The following table shows all the residential dwellings that were sold in Halswell in the month of May 2020. It also shows a comparison for that month over the last five years.

If you have any questions or you are wanting to know what your home is worth on today’s market, please feel free to call me.  Raewyn 027 277 9736
Harcourts Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA2008 379 Halswell Road, Halswell
Raewyn Marles 027 277 97 36
Harcourts Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA208
379 Halswell Road, Halswell
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This free event is being held on 14 & 15 August at Tūranga | Christchurch City Library and may be of interest to locals.
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