LONGER HOURS FOR THE POOL

It is great to see more people making use of the longer pool hours but there is still plenty of room for more.  Avoid the crowds in other pools and come on down in the mornings to get some exercise.  
The hours are a trial this summer - future hours are likely to depend on use!  
Pool Hours   
Mon-Thurs 6.30am-7pm
Fri 6.30am-9pm
Sat/Sun 10am til 7pm
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PARA CYCLING SUCCESS
Congratulations to Ieuan Edwards who competed in the Canterbury Elite and Under 19 Track Cycling Championships over the weekend (21 & 22 December). Ieuan competed across a number of events with able bodied cyclists. He was awarded gold for the 1000 and 3000 metre Para cycling time trail events for his C5 classification



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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
12 year old Matt Cleverly  swims with Wharenui Swim Club and recently competed at the Canterbury West Coast Development Champs with his team.
He posted some really good times and came away with the Bronze Medal for his 400m freestyle after an 8 second personal best!
After a break over Christmas, Matt is now looking forward to the Canterbury Junior Champs and then in March will be off to the NZ Junior Festival in Timaru.

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NEWS FROM NGA PUNA WAI
As the year comes to an end, we take the chance to reflect on a successful 12 months – and what a year it has been!  Ngā Puna Wai has seen almost 150,000 people walk through its gates this year alone, a staggering number certainly worth celebrating.
From community walking groups and regular sporting seasons to international sporting events and car shows, this special facility has played host to it all, and next year is set to be just as good.  Whether you're a player, supporter or spectator, or simply want to enjoy this beautiful venue, we look forward to seeing you at Ngā Puna Wai in 2020.

Ngā Puna Wai wins the Outstanding Project Award
In November, Ngā Puna Wai collected top honours at the Recreation Aotearoa Awards in Hamilton, winning the Outstanding Project Award.
Read more
 
Primary Athletics Championships

Earlier this month, more than 1,700 students from 191 Canterbury and West Coast schools came together at Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub for the annual Primary Schools Athletics Championships, run by Primary Sports Canterbury.


  WANDERINGS AROUND HALSWELL
Halswell is blessed by a great range of walks and some great green spaces where you can walk, bike or just hang out, catch up with friend or read a book during the summer.
This article highlights a few that might help you get out this summer  (and beyond).


BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS This article offers some ideas for cutting down the costs associated with getting everyone back to school.  It also offers some options for finding assistance with those costs if you are looking for ways to meet those costs.

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SILVER BIRCH TREES AND POLLEN Recently I was asked about the removal of the silver birch (Betula pendula) trees on Rempstone Drive in Halswell. In 2017, residents of Rempstone Drive asked the Community Board for the Silver Birch trees in their street to be removed. The Silver Birch trees are not only a nuisance but also affecting people’s health.
 
Read more about the issues with Silver Birches and how to manage allergies here
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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!

https://www.swbc.org.nz/ministry/seniors/keep-active/
 
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HALSWELL SHARING SHACK

WHAT’S ON AT THE HALSWELL COMMUNITY HUB:




Some of these activities are not happening over the summer break, so check if you are thinking of turning up in January For more information on any of these groups and for contact details contact Kate or Keri on halswellhub@gmail.com. 

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COFFEE MORNING AT THE HALSWELL HUB
Every Tuesday (including during the school holidays)
10am - 12noon, 
Halswell Community Hub, opposite the Halswell Butchery.
A great place to connect and chat with others from the community, everyone is welcome at our coffee morning.
Join us for free hot drinks, home baking and a warm welcome every Tuesday at the Hub. For more information, email halswellhub@gmail.com or phone 0204 127 6083. 
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HALSWELL POTTERY GROUP 

 The Halswell Potters send you best wishes for the New Year and invite you to pop into their Gallery over the holiday period.   The Gallery is at 9 Candys Road and is open at the week-ends from 10 am - 4 pm.






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SHARP Holiday Programmes
We are excited to be offering programmes for $100 for the full week (8.30-3pm) and $50 for siblings in Halswell and Spreydon. Head to www.sharp.org.nz to enrol. This holidays – Explorers! An exciting set of programmes jam packed full of games, stories, songs, off-site trips, activities, Christian content and so much more! Join us as we explore what we need to live life to the full. Who knows the way? What do we need to get there? We can’t wait to find out!


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SUMMER WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS
BOOK YOUR FREE STALL NOW 
Great opportunity to set up a stall for FREE and use the space at the Halswell Hall to sell your items.  Craft, baking, whatever you have !! 



Halswell Hall Friday 31st January 2020
As part of the Community Board "Summer with your Neighbours", the Halswell Hall is putting on a free BBQ and Bouncy Castle (thanks to Mike Pero Halswell).

This will be on the early evening of Friday 31st January and will go ahead wet or fine.  
Please contact Barry Scott on 322-5411 or 022-108-3304 to register your interest and book a spot.

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U3A SOUTH WEST CHRISTCHURCH
Meets on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month in the Mahao Room at Te Hapua Halswell Centre at 10.00 am. The first meeting for 2020 is on 12^th February.
Membership of U3A is open to all in their third age which is defined not by a particular age but buy a period in life in which full time employment has ceased.
Apart from the monthly meeting the club has many interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities. These meet regularly to socialise, share knowledge, skills and experiences and learn from each other.
For information on the club, interest groups and application details please visit our website at u3aswchch.org.nz or email u3asouthwestchch@gmail.com
Visitors are welcome for up to 2 meetings at a cost of $5.00 for regular meetings and $10 if the meeting is catered
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Get Creative Craft Group
Get Creative Craft Group resumes on Thursday 30 January at 9.30am at the South West Baptist Church in Balcairn Street. We meet weekly during term times from 9.30-11.30. We teach card making techniques (cost $2.50 per card), but you are all welcome to bring along any crafts you are working on, or simply come for a chat and a cuppa. Cost for morning tea a gold coin. At our first meeting for the year we will be asking for input re ideas for card themes and other craft ideas people are interested in. Further details from Janet ph 021 1477656.
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 FEELING LONELY? WANT TO JOIN A GROUP?
We have the solution. The Friends and Neighbours group.
We meet on a Tuesday afternoon 1pm till 3pm (except 1st 
Tuesday of the month). You need $2 which buys 2 raffle tickets plus afternoon tea. A varied program is decided by members and includes Housie, Scrabble, Sales tables etc. All money collected goes towards funding 2 meals out per year.
SOUND LIKE YOU? COME ALONG WHEN WE START BACK
11th February at St Mary's Anglican Church hall 329 Halswell Road.
No obligation.
More info Judy Palmer Ph 4200923 or
Liz Johnston Ph 3228989.
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Information regarding the courses is currently being updated on the school website, https://www.hillmorton.school.nz/adult-education/ or email Tanya, our Adult & Community Education Coordinator - ace@hillmorton.school.nz

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LIVING WATERS CHRISTIAN CENTRE- WHAT’S ON IN THE TENTS?

Weekly Sunday services
10am & 7pm services will continue through the summer break.
 
Never set foot in a church?...check us out online every Sunday morning at 10am www.lwcc.org.nz or visit our Facebook page @lwcc.nz
 
Looking into 2020..
Help us celebrate our 30th Birthday! 
Sunday 23 February 2020
10am Celebration service followed by bbq and family fun
7pm Celebration featuring the Watoto Choir
 
BEHOLD-20/20 VISION  21-22 February with Todd Weatherly, Daryl Crawford Marshall and Norm McLeod. Early bird registrations close end of December, go to https://www.lwcc.org.nz/behold2020
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ANGLICAN PARISH OF HALSWELL AND PREBBLETON
5th - 19th Jan'20 (Sundays') - There will be NO 8.00a.m service at St. Mary's. 
 9.15a.m - All Saints Church, Prebbleton and 10.30a.m - St. Mary's Church, Halswell Services will be as normal during this time.
 

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SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

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Play Football throughout 2020 at Halswell United AFC.

The registrations for the Winter Season 2020 are now OPEN for all members
Club Trials dates for Juniors and Youths are also set (starting January/February)

Just head to our website for more information and to register: http://www.hawkfootball.org.nz/Register

Skills Centre+ Registrations (for kids aged 8-12) & First Kicks/Fun Football Registrations (for kids aged 4-8) are open for Summer Term 1
http://www.hawkfootball.org.nz/Programmes/Summer-Programmes

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Multi-Style Martial arts has a Kickboxing beginners’ course on Thursday 16th January at 6pm.
This course runs for 6 weeks. It teaches effective self- defence and helps tone the body, develop coordination, quicken reflexes, increase self-esteem and self-discipline.
It will help will develop composure, a clearer thought process, deeper insight into your mental capabilities and more self-confidence.
This course is suitable for all ages 12 and upward and abilities from absolute beginners and provides a welcoming and non-judgemental
environment.
 
The first class is a free trial. Sign up for the class can be done via email from the contact page on the website.
www.martialarts4u.co.nz
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Ruth Dyson, the MP for Port Hills will be back on 14^th February for her regular drop in from 2-3pm on the second Friday of the Month at Te Hapua Café. (Not in December or January). At other times, please contact her office for help.




 

 
 The Waipuna/Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board is holding Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards for 2020 in partnership with the Canterbury Horticultural Society. 
Entry is free, and open to individuals, groups, organisations, schools, early learning centres, communities, and businesses in the Community Board area. Garden assessments will be undertaken by members of the Canterbury Horticultural Society in February 2020, with an award ceremony to follow in April 2020. 
Enter your garden or nominate someone else's garden (with their permission). All entrants are recognised for their efforts. In addition, there are Special Awards sponsored by Mitre 10 MEGA Hornby, for:
·         Best tomatoes
·         Best sustainability feature/s
·         Best organic garden
·         Best yield
 
Entries close 5pm, Monday 20 January 2020 
Enter online at: Edible & Sustainable Garden Awards 2020 
Or request an entry form by phoning 03 941 5008
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HAVE YOUR SAY: – NEW PERMANENT ALCOHOL BAN FOR RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYING FIELDS
Amendment to Schedule 1 of the Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2018

The CCC are looking for feedback on their proposal to make a new permanent alcohol ban for rugby league playing fields and adjoining areas.  The proposed alcohol ban will apply while the fields are in use for rugby league: from 3pm to 8.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturdays and Sundays from April to August of each year, and to adjoining public areas such as carparks, changing areas, walkways and playgrounds.
The ban will prohibit the consumption and possession of alcohol in the places and times outlined above. The ban does not apply to licensed premises such as clubrooms.
The proposal is intended to minimise the potential for alcohol-related offensive behaviour, to protect public safety and to create a friendlier environment during rugby league games.  Find out more here
Find the proposed bylaw amendment and information on the proposal on the Council website.  For more information, e-mail engagement@ccc.govt.nz or call 03 941 8999 and ask for Ruth Littlewood or Evangeline Emerenciana.
Submissions should be made in writing no later than 5pm on Monday 20 January 2020. Please include in your submission whether you want to speak to the hearings panel in support of your submission. You can make a submission in any of the following ways:

• online; ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay
• by response to this email
• by post (no stamp required) to Freepost Authority No. 178, Tessa Zant, Senior Engagement Advisor, PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
• hand deliver to Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street.

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Don’t know where to go to for advice or information?  If you want to speak to a real person, face to face rather than by phone then why not contact Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). We have a trained team of volunteers who can answer your queries or point you in the right direction.  We are free, confidential, impartial and not a government organisation. We can help write letters, fill in forms, provide options on how to deal with issues. We do understand that not everyone has access to the internet or knows how to use a computer. We answer queries ranging from consumer rights, to family issues, to tenancy problems and neighbourly disputes.  We also have an extensive database with information about your rights, and links to other community organisations.  You don’t need to make an appointment, but if you would like help completing forms, please call us first, so we can make sure someone is available to assist you. You can call our freephone number 0800 367 222 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm) to speak to a friendly volunteer or visit one of our branches https://www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/
 
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CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH FRUIT & VEGE CO-OP
This is a community co-operative in which people work together to provide fruit and veges for about half the price of those in the supermarket.
For $15 per week you can get a large fabric shopping bag full of fruit and veges delivered to the Halswell Hub for you to pick up on a Wednesday from lunchtime onwards.
Payment and ordering is via internet banking. To find out more, contact  Kate and Keri on halswellhub@gmail.com or halswellvege@gmail.com

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