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May 1999   C H R I S T C H U R C H   C I T Y   C O U N C I L · Y O U R   P E O P L E · Y O U R   C I T Y

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Activities on offer this year include art and craft workshops, sports, plays, cultural activities, concerts and “behind the scenes” tours of places such as the Meadow Fresh milk factory and Christchurch Cathedral.

KidsFest programmes will be distributed to schools, playcentres and libraries throughout the city early next month.
Bookings open on Saturday, 12 June.

http://www.kidsfest.org.nz/

Burwood-Pegasus Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Council activities in the Burwood and Pegasus wards. It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

Work to start soon on new Fendalton Library
Construction of the new Fendalton Library and Service Centre is planned to start in a few months’ time. More pictures of the facility can be viewed at the current library and service centre.
The new building, on the corner of Jeffreys Road and Clyde Road, will also accommodate a community police office, the community board and community advocacy team.
It will have a meeting room which will be available for community use by arrangement; study spaces; an activity room and a parenting room. The scheduled completion date is February next year.

Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Council activities in the Fendalton and Waimairi wards.
It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

New playground for Muir Park
Play equipment in Muir Park, Halswell, will be upgraded following a positive response from local residents.
More than 200 people gave the council their views on the type of equipment they preferred and for which age group.
Most wanted a structure similar to what is in the Botanic Gardens.
An even number indicated the equipment should be suitable for two to six-year-olds and six to 12-year-olds.
A multi activity structure will be installed this month, designed to NZ Safety Standards.
It will be in muted colours so it looks “in harmony” with the reserve.

Riccarton-Wigram Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Counil activities in the Riccarton and Wigram wards.
It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

Plans progressing for new-look English Park
Plans are progressing to redevelop English Park.
Owned by the Council but leased long-term to Canterbury Soccer, the proposals are to realign the pitch on the St Albans sporting arena and redevelop the grandstand. Projected costs for the redevelopment are $2.1 million over three years.

Other possible improvements at English Park include adding more community facilities such as a skateboard ramp. Community feedback is sought on the plans.
They are available for viewing at the Shirley Service Centre.

Shirley-Papanui Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Council activities in the Shirley and Papanui wards. It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

“Gobsmacked” are DB Brown (reclining) and Nick Nickolas (undressed). Playing Christchurch as part of the TV2 International Laugh! Festival, they are at the Green Room from 19 - 22 May.

Described as a twisted comical treat from the masters of magic, music and mayhem, they offer a roller coaster ride of high energy, no holds barred entertainment combining busking, magic, poetry and rapid fire wit.

Bookings on Ticketek 377 8899.

‘BOARD-DOM’ SPELLS END TO BOREDOM

Fifteen young people swapped boredom for “board-dom” recently on a skateboard skills course organised by Christchurch City Council’s Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board.
Developed to help provide leisure opportunities, the course was run in response to needs identified by youngsters in the east of our City.
Under the expert guidance of two skilled and experienced boarders, the eight week course took place at the Linwood Service Centre.

Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Council activities in the Hagley and Ferrymead wards.
It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

‘Own home’ for Waltham community
The Council has bought a house at Hastings St East for the Waltham community cottage.
Previously Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board rented a house for Waltham people to use.
“We’ve been going nearly nine years and having our own building is a natural progression,” says co-ordinator Annette Bunting.
The cottage is a focal point for people to gather to exchange information and share resources. A newsletter from the cottage is distributed to people in the neighbourhood three times a year.
Other things that happen there include outings for older people, a toy library, play groups, children’s holiday programmes and a community gardening project.
“People are welcome to come and see what we’re all about,” says Annette.

Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board administers and monitors a number of Christchurch City Council activities in the Spreydon and Heathcote wards. It has a budget of $300,000 in the Draft Plan for local projects.

The phone number at Waltham community cottage is 365 2123.