Keeping On THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY Vol 96: Summer 2017

Making a day of it at the Arts Centre, Page 31

Photo courtesy of Christchurch City Council, Pam Carmichael Photography Phone (03) 366-0903, Fax: (03) 365-0639, Email: [email protected], www.ageconcerncan.org.nz Charities Commission Number: CCC29446 NOVEMBER 2017 2 KEEPING ON FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT “No person time to give back – please give us a Since the last been donated to Age Concern for the was ever so call. issue of Keeping expo. completely November will see us engaged On we have had Early on October 11th we had a loud skilled in the in White ribbon day (25th) – a day a very successful very sharp thunder and lightening conduct of when we as a nation draw attention Older Persons storm that rocked the city for about life as not to Health Expo held to the appalling and unacceptable an hour. It was accompanied by very receive new crisis we face – family violence. at Papanui High information School. We had an heavy rain and some hail. I hope you 75% of elder abuse is committed by from age and excellent number all managed to get back to sleep a family member – meaning it is a experience.” Anon. of attendees who all went home after it was over and that you did not family violence issue. We have seen We never stop learning new armed with new information to read sustain any property damage. the numbers of older people needing things, new ways of adapting, and and make use of in their daily lives. Winter continued well into spring our support increase each year over this was evident last month when I must thank Yvonne Palmer for her with continuing cold temperatures. the last 5 years and recently Age we celebrated the International Day brilliant organisation of this event. We were lulled into a false security Concern Canterbury won the tender of Older Persons. It is observed on Yvonne has an army of contacts who with spring being so colourful and to deliver the new Elder Abuse October 1 each year and was observed give generously to her each year some days so warm. It just reminded Response Services across all of for the first time on October 1, 1991. when she comes knocking on the us not to put away our winter clothes, Canterbury and the West Coast. If door for goods or services. The major part of our celebration hot water bottles and electric blankets you, or someone you know, is facing The students from Papanui High was to host the 11th Positive Ageing until Show Day. an abusive situation – please give play a very important role in the event, Expo, and what a fantastic day we It seems far too early to extend to us a call so we can support you – all starting on Sunday setting up the had. Thank you for all coming out you warmest greetings for Christmas calls are confidential. display areas in both the gyms and and enjoying the day of socialising and best wishes for a happy and With summer here, we are enjoying the John’s centre. The students are and learning. Thank you to Papanui prosperous new year. Take care over the weather and the gardens around there all day Monday helping carry High School for your ongoing support the exhibitors material to their sites the holiday season, drive safely and us (being the Garden City). If you are and to all the exhibitors for making and at the end of the day packing enjoy the company of family and the day as great as it was – we have enjoying a perfect summers day and down. There was also a number who friends whenever possible. had some wonderful feedback from your lawn mower is broken, call Age through the day walked around the Trish Adams the older people of Canterbury. Concern Canterbury for a reliable expo offering food and fruit that had President Volunteers play a vital role in our gardener to come and do it for you. organisation and in society as a Although it might be seen as early AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY whole. Our entire sector would grind - as this will be the last Keeping On to a halt without their support, and Age for 2017, I hope you have a safe ARE LOOKING FOR Concern Canterbury is very pleased and happy Christmas and New Year to be able to share a Christmas period. We will be closed between Lunch with our volunteers in early the two holidays, but open again ENGERGETIC AND RELIABLE December. This is our way of giving from January 3rd and look forward to back, in a small way, for the hours supporting you in 2018. GARDENERS OR CLEANERS of support our volunteers give in the One thing to remember, the holiday pursuit of our organisations mission period can be a lonely time for some “to achieve wellbeing, rights, respect people, so make an effort to say hello to maintain gardens and dignity for older people”. We are to your neighbours, and stay in touch or clean houses for always looking for more volunteers with family and friends. older adults living in and can provide a wide range of Simon Templeton the community. opportunities – so if you have some Chief Executive

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Keeping On is distributed by Age Concern Canterbury to Christchurch Malls, Senior Citizen Clubs and Groups, Libraries, Medical Centres, Rest Homes, Hospitals and Institutions, Housing Complexes and Agencies working with older people and individuals. Keeping On is published quarterly in February, May, August and November each year. Written contributions for consideration can be posted to The Editor, Keeping On at Age Concern Canterbury, 24 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053 or contact The Editor on: Page 9, Charles cycles for Page 13, Mr Music, Don Whelan, Ph: (03) 366-0903, Fax: (03) 365-0639, or email [email protected]. fitness and fun never sleeps The Keeping On Team: Dayl Milne - Editor, David Gee - Journalist, Page 8, Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 2018 Anna-Marie Hunter - Advertising Representative/Desktop Publisher. Page 10, Ponder this with Brian Priestley Views and opinions expressed in Keeping On are not necessarily those Page 15, Travelling overseas for up to 26 weeks of the Editor or Age Concern Canterbury. Neither does publication of an Page 22, The power of ‘our song’, the musical glue that binds friends and lovers advertisement imply endorsement by Age Concern Canterbury. NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 3 Recognition for nine years of involvement The partnership for the Expo, between Papanui raised on the day go to their school sports or arts High School and Age Concern Canterbury is group travel and accommodation. a remarkable success and Rachel McConnell, Rachel turns up Sunday, prior to the event every Assistant Principal of Papanui High, has been year, has all the plans and knows where the chairs, involved in that success for approximately 9 tables, and all other equipment is to be set-up for years. the day. Then back again early on the Monday Rachel first became involved with the students from 7am and works hard all day supervising the when the Expo was held at the Convention Centre. student’s activities: car parking, tea and coffee The students initially assisted with the set up and making, food service and meeting and greeting the break down of exhibitor’s stalls and then also attendees. undertook serving tea, coffee and biscuits. Rachel Rachel is just one of over 400 volunteers who arranged the roster of the students and oversaw contribute to Age Concern Canterbury and the their contribution on the day. Over the years many welfare of older people. of the community attendees have commented that they found the students interested in their stories and very respectful of them. Rachel has been committed to working with the students and has given her own time generously Rachel McConnell to help make the Expo run smoothly. In return the students work tirelessly knowing that the funds Enjoy the festive season with Driving Miss Daisy

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A vision to turn Heathcote’s derelict The central community clubhouse full ownership of their home giving Maltworks Villas is within easy reach Maltworks’ site into a new residential facility available in the village, allows them the option to on-sell it on the of all hill suburbs, and an easy tunnel lifestyle village, has begun with the residents to become part of the social open market as an ‘over 55s lifestyle commute to Lyttelton township, first of stage one villas now under scene by having access to committee villa’. The owner retains any capital providing a great opportunity for construction and a showhome open organised art classes, exercise gain realised from the sale process. parents to be closer to their families for viewing. groups, card games, coffee groups, An onsite caretaker living in the who live within these areas. Property Lifestyle Concepts, or organised dinners and outings. The village, mows the lawns, so you can The village is located at 66 Port PLC Group, has been operating in clubhouse is offered for the exclusive sell your lawnmower! They also take Hills Road, Heathcote Valley, where Canterbury for 15 years. Having use of village residents to meet and care of the roadside gardens, keeping local shops are to be constructed developed three previous larger scale socialise with their friends and family the overall appearance of the village adjacent to the village. Ferrymead over 55/60s lifestyle villages, they as they wish, or to arrange events for up to a high standard. Exterior and Eastgate shopping centres are certainly have fine tuned the ‘lifestyle that special celebration or milestone. windows are cleaned quarterly too! both within an easy driving commute. village concept’. The new village Consisting of a modern kitchen Along with the clubhouse facility, The bus route 28 to Christchurch and project, Maltworks Villas, contains facility, bathroom facilities and an the exterior maintenance of your Lyttelton runs close by the village 65 villas, a clubhouse facility and a open plan lounge area, which flows villa is taken care of into the future. within an easy 200m walk. communal vegetable garden. easily onto a northwest facing patio House insurance is organised by the Recreational activities are in The villas are a mixture of single level and lawn area, providing a pleasant Body Corporate which manages the abundance with Ferrymead driving and two storey homes, with single socialising environment all year operation of the village. A perfect range an easy five minutes drive away, or double garaging. Configurations round. The lounge is set up with TV, setup giving added security for those tennis and bowling clubs and other vary with two or three bedroom lounge suites, dining table and chairs. who wish to lock and leave to escape community recreational activities all options and floor plans ranging from All this while still having the ability to the winter. in close proximity to Maltworks Villas, 102sqm to 200sqm. There is limited live in a village environment of like- The Heathcote area boasts a along with the gondola, walking fencing around the homes so as not minded people. strong community, a microclimate tracks, and a children’s playground to box people in, and plans vary from Ownership of the villas is on a sheltered from the cool easterly and on the doorstep of the village to take being in a duplex situation (joined), freehold unit title (not a license to southerly winds, and is surrounded the Grandchildren! Come and see standalone, or terraced. occupy), where the purchaser retains by the natural beauty of the Port Hills. what the Maltworks has to offer! A NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 5 A great place to learn a new skill or two Continued from page 4 .../ nearby established sheds. The Menz Sheds’ official website • Establish relationships with says the sheds, originated in Australia sponsors nationally. This function is in the 1990s, are a great place for also carried out at a local level by the blokes to learn new skills. Builders sheds themselves. teach engineers some of their skills • Encourage sheds to act and vice versa, and accountants are autonomously. It encourages sheds shown a plethora of skills they never to make their own decisions and had the opportunity to learn in their rules – however, it remains available working life. Some sheds also have to offer advice if asked. sessions catering for women who • Operate at minimal cost to sheds. wish to acquire new skills and get The only cost incurred by sheds is the involved in personal or community $25 annual membership fee. projects. • Organise national conferences, Many couples find that after which at present are on a two-year retirement, the shock of suddenly cycle. being with each other every waking • Allow sheds to drive the (and sleeping) hour can cause organisation rather than the friction, so the sheds are a great place organisation driving the sheds. to escape the stresses of “underfoot syndrome”, and the result is that women are among the most ardent supporters of sheds. A birdseye view of the spacious Bishopdale workshop. Men are known to have smaller health professionals to gain access body which represents and supports circles of friends than women, so the to men who may otherwise not take sheds nationwide. It aims to: shed offers opportunities to foster as much care of themselves as • Bring sheds together to enable new friendships outside the social they could, and many sheds invite them to establish relationships and circles their partners establish. One speakers to give informational talks collaborate where appropriate. Sheddie once said “Ten months ago and basic health checks at the shed • Promote the concept to none of us knew each other, but now in the men’s own environment where communities without sheds, and it feels like we all went to kindergarten they feel the informality makes for a support groups as they go through together.” more relaxed atmosphere. the establishment phase – and this MenzSheds are an ideal place for MenzShed New Zealand is the includes linking new groups with Source: www.theoldie.co.uk Seven friendly villages One will be perfect for you!

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He found success there and was Yet, 81 year-old Charles Barltrop soon competing in Masters’ events is a world champion in mountain and “won a few golds over the bike cycling (male 80-84). He won years”. his gold medal at the World Masters Then came the World Masters. Championships in Auckland earlier He cycled in the combined 75-79 this year. mountain bike race which embraced Three days each week sees Charles the 80-84 group. He came 4th in the on one of his bikes – a road racer or 75-79 race and took the gold medal for a mountain bike. He does 60-65km, the 80-84 - as the only competitor. each week. On Wednesdays he joins “It was a hollow victory really,” the Magpies group which works its Charles says. “But I gave the race way out to Tai Tapu and back. On my hardest. I knew when I finished I Tuesdays he is usually around the had given it everything. I know plenty Port Hills and on Thursday he goes of people who could have competed. out with former running mates. But they had excuses for not going.” Charles is also involved with the Will he defend his title at the next Papanui Rotary Club (50 years) and World Masters in Japan in four years? is a member of the Leidertafel Choir “I’d like to go to do so. But you don’t and the New Zealand Male Voice know what things will be like in four Choir. He has sung with church years’ time. I asked a representative choirs and says he keeps busy with from Japan if they were going to have his close friends. Charles Barltrop with the mountain bike used in the Auckland World Masters races for wheelchairs. She looked it Born in Christchurch, Charles Championship where he won a gold medal. up but I told her it was a joke before attended Boys’ High school and left to leaving three children in the business and had trips to Sydney and Greece things got out of hand.” work in the hardware industry where with a grandson, one of eight. to run. That sport lasted for 20 years Not all has been golden for Charles his father had a shop. In time Charles Squash was his first sport but he until he received his only injury - a in recent years: he lost his Merivale was in partnership in retail and found difficulty arranging partners and pulled Achilles tendon. house in the earthquake and had a worked in Papanui for more than 60 so was tempted to turn to running. He went back to running for a while 10-hour, highly successful operation years. He retired only two years ago He soon joined the Burnside Joggers (he has a record of completing 20 for cancer two years ago.

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We have a small and rather splendid cinema where we live and I help to choose the films. Monday is often our busiest night when we show films some of us saw with our parents or while holding hands with some teenager of the opposite sex. So, chaos threatened the other day when the film for the evening disappeared. It was a long time since we had water for dogs available. The three Somehow we had lost it. really seen Sumner. We don’t drive of us ate at two cafes and all of us What to do? The advertised film was nowadays but we had a daughter thought the food was good. The Silk Stockings, one of Fred Astaire’s with a car in town. So why not see library-museum complex looks bound last musicals. The replacement we how our former home was going? for success. Some things can’t be helped managed to find was not in colour, Summer is on the way - perhaps. perhaps. We miss the handsome it came from the mid-1900s when During my years as a Sumner Anglican Church where the other humour was not quite the same, and daughter was married. With two based columnist for this publication how would the audience of modern former club presidents in the family, I several times draw attention to veterans react to a film from long ago we also miss the croquet club but the secret shame of the place. The they hadn’t even wanted to see? smiles on their faces and remarks would anyone want to play the game clock in the tower usually seemed to There was almost no sound at all like “Oh that wonderful music and again under that towering cliff? be wrong. The other day I checked from the audience, oh dear! But dancing.” We had proved once again Otherwise Sumner seemed to be the clock. Both hands were at I had forgotten some stuff. Music that you can’t beat good old tunes doing pretty well. It all looked much midday (or midnight). My watch and and songs were by the Gershwin for good old people. Next time we tidier nowadays, thought Vera. Our probably just about every timepiece brothers. A lady called Ginger won’t be scared of showing another daughter was delighted to discover in town said the time was 11? Will Rogers was involved. Did anyone of Fred’s real classics. Perhaps The so many eating places had bowls of this scandal never cease? walk out? People came out with Gay Divorcee? NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 11 A funny old thing to look at by Mike Crean It’s a funny old thing to look at. on the nation’s power generation But then I re-considered. It would fit Quaint, antique though probably ability. The result was power cuts for easily into our place. It wasn’t that worthless, ugly some might say, domestic users most nights to cut horrendous to look at. And, most of definitely odd. consumption. all, it was a memento of my childhood. But it’s a family heirloom. And it News of massive new hydro So, okay, I took it. came into my possession a few stations being built, at Roxburgh, Seeing it now, perched in grandeur weeks ago. then Benmore, helped keep spirits in our lounge, I am very grateful to I surprised my four-year-old high. And when these stations came granddaughter by whisking it out on stream, households like ours have it. Visitors often remark on how from behind my back and asking her, stacked their paraffin burners away good it looks. “What do you think this is?” in the shed, or just turfed them in the Worthless it may be but it has real She gazed with furrowed brow tip. value in terms of family connection, before answering, “It’s a light”. Dad kept his Aladdin Lamp, though. of links with my mother before her Clever girl. How could she have He seemed proud of it. He even found long illness and death at much too recognised the function of this 1920s’ a space to display it in the tiny council early an age, of the tactile experience Aladdin Lamp – this strangely shaped precisely on the table. He would flat at Norman Kirk Courts where he of being able to touch the very metal metal contraption, 50cm tall, topped pour paraffin down its throat, perform lived his final days. So, when he died, that my father once fiddled with. by an ornate glass crown of 30cm mysterious acts with the wick, then in 1980, it would have been churlish As for its monetary value, an expert diameter that looks several sizes too strike a match. for any of us, his children, to get rid on TV’s Antiques Roadshow would big? Gradually a warm glow would of it. assess it sniffily as likely to fetch a My dear old dad would have told a spread around the room. An ambience An elder brother of mine took the paltry $5. A local authority writing four-year-old it was “a wigwam for a of dusky light and the aromatic lamp into safe keeping in his large in his Press column about curios goose’s bridle”. But when I was four- emission of paraffin would fill the air. house. And there I was happy for it might bluntly state: “The Aladdin is a year-old, I knew much better than Mum would resume her darning. Dad to stay. I must confess, I even felt common mid-1920s’ lamp that was that. This lamp was our only light would take up his newspaper again. I somewhat relieved that the old oddity mass-produced in the United States. source on gloomy nights during the would return to my homework. was not dumped on me. power cuts that regularly afflicted us Power cuts occurred fairly frequently My relief was premature. My This one has a piece missing (a glass in my childhood. in the late 1940s and early 1950s. brother and his wife recently started tumbler-like thing that protruded Dad would carry it delicately into Electricity supply was fragile in far- thinking about “scaling down” and above the shade). It would attract the kitchen-living room of our rural flung country areas. moving to a retirement complex. They very little interest among buyers”. State house, his path through the Worse than that, the post-war boom began a cull of items surplus to their Do I want to sell it? No, not even dark guided dimly by flames from in births, buildings and businesses requirements. for $1000. My granddaughter would the incinerator. He would place it was throwing an unbearable burden Would I like the lamp? No thanks. disapprove.

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Music is paramount and permanent the first recipients of the MNZM in in the Catholic Church. It pervades 1996, and receiving a papal medal, every pore of the lives of Catholics and an Associate of the Royal School the world over – and the situation in of Church Music in York Minister Christchurch is no different. in England. “I enjoyed that event Except that the richness, particularly because I was able to programming and precision of the sing as part of the choir,” he says. local Catholic Church is in the hands Now that the cathedral remains of a man who devotes his life to the broken in Barbadoes Street, Don task with its inherent high standards. has established himself (along with Don Whelan has been in charge the choir and orchestra of course) of the music at the Cathedral of the at St Mary’s, the Pro-Cathedral, in Blessed Sacrament for nearly 50 Manchester Street. “The acoustics years. The director has few other are excellent. As good as any in the interests. cathedral. And our sight lines for His music planning is not confined Don Whelan, choir director at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. concerts are even better,” Don says. to the cathedral and his involvement can be seen in other city festivals and A rehearsal centre (with offices musical occasions. and library) has been specially built Life for Don started in Southland beside the church building and it will where his piano-playing father was be transported when the repaired head teacher in Wyndham. His mother cathedral is completed. was a teacher too. His childhood was He says the church awaits a new happy and he believes he followed bishop and the rebuilding of the novelist Janet Frame over the same cathedral. Don, himself awaits, too. haunts. At 75, he wonders if he will complete “It was exciting the night the school 50 years in the job and what else the burnt down. The head was trying to future might bring. In the meantime get papers out and I remember my the cathedral musicians made a father pulling him out by the back of weekend trip to Sydney for music his pants,” he says. making. Then it was Southland Boys’ High, He points out that it takes a long Otago University where Don trained Musical Director and organist of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. time to build up anything but a short to be an English primary teacher. His the cathedral had not seen since the In 2000, the cathedral music group time is all that is needed to destroy it. father moved schools to Christchurch end of the 19th century. He went on was invited to lead the congregation There is always tension with the past and his only son followed. to create an enviable reputation and at St Peter’s, Rome, for the Papal Don went to university here and made a dozen or so tours overseas Christmas midnight Mass. and that which might be preserved with his diploma was soon teaching. with both the choir and orchestra. Don’s music is not confined to the today. He served his years at Hornby (where DVDs are available on each tour. cathedral’s weekly requirements. He Don, a grandfather of five, lives for he met wife-to-be Beris) and Aranui In 1978 Don won an Arts Council has been associated with various city his music. His lounge has a half grand Primary Schools, and at Avonside travel award that permitted him musical events for many years, such piano and an organ and it is also Girls’ High School, Burnside High and his family of three boys to live as the Choral Festival, the Orchestra his work space. Beris, when asked School, St Bede’s College (15 years), in Europe for two years. “It was an Festival and other festivals. His touch about Don’s hobbies, answers that and retired as head of music at unforgettable experience,” he says. is found all around Christchurch’s he has none. “It’s all about music,” Christchurch Boys’ High School (15 English teacher or the cathedral music world. she says. years) in 2012. music director? That was a decision And he has been recognised for However Don admits he is a “car It was in 1969 when he was appointed for the future. his service to music; being among nut. A Mercedes car nut.” organist at the cathedral. The title of musical director came later as Don built up the choir and orchestra. He worked from the first group up re- Are you putting it off? establishing a musical heritage that You are not alone in planning your move to a Need Advice? 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Our Zealand were getting frustrated at two partners will have ambitious the length of time it took to form our goals too and we will support them. government but it was only a fortnight The agreements we have are clear after the final election results were and on the public record which is known! I guess that we are still not important for public accountability. used to MMP – even though we have But for me, work on the mental health had this system of voting for over 20 and well-being of our residents is the years. most important and pressing issue. But we now have a government We cannot accept 10 attempted formed – a Labour-led government suicides a day in our region. We with coalition arrangements with NZ cannot accept that people are not First and a confidence and supply able to get help because of lack of agreement with the Green Party. resources. 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Ageing is inevitable, but growing Life Without A Car older doesn’t have to mean giving up an active life. Driver safety is vital for Plan ahead - do what you enjoy drivers of all ages, but older drivers experience physical changes that can affect driving ability - changes in vision, reaction time and flexibility. What does the course involve? * A free class room based programme * Lunch included ($5.00 contribution) * Held in a safe & enjoyable environment * Workbook for future reference * No tests or exams on the course * Certificate of Attendance Course starts at 9.30am and concludes at 2.45pm The Older and Courses to be held at Community Facilities in Canterbury. Contact Age Concern Canterbury on 10.00am to 12.30pm or by arrangement. Book now! 366-0903 for bookings. Wiser Driver Phone Age Concern Canterbury 366-0903 Confident Driving for or email [email protected] the Mature Driver Courses NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 17 Eveline accepts Community Service Award On the 28th June we were lucky enough to older person who may be housebound for health celebrate a very special volunteer, Eveline Hill, as and mobility reasons, it is imperative they are still she accepted her Community Service Award at able to access opportunities to socialise. This can Riccarton House. prevent an older person’s health from deteriorating ‘Eveline volunteers for multiple organisations and ensure they remain at home for as long as highlighting her kind and caring nature. Eveline has possible. Eveline volunteers tirelessly to make been involved with St John’s caring caller service others feel less alone. She gives her time and for over 10 years and contacts an individual every friendship every week to others who are isolated few days to provide phone companionship. Eveline and lets them know she is there for them. has also been a volunteer with pet therapy for over Eveline is an incredibly positive person and 10 years. Every Friday morning she takes her two would never expect any kind of recognition. She dogs along to St John of God hospice to spend the has always loved to help others and is highly day providing support and light relief to residents. valued and appreciated. Eveline has touched so Eveline has volunteered for the Accredited Visiting Eveline Hill, a very special volunteer many people’s lives and her skills and enthusiasm Service at Age Concern for 7 years. Eveline visits visiting. She also volunteers time to her local are an inspiration.’ an older person in their own home on a weekly charity shop which is greatly appreciated. Thank you to Eveline and all our wonderful basis to provide companionship and has formed Social isolation is incredibly detrimental to an volunteers for the time and friendship you give to a solid friendship with the individual she has been individual’s physical and mental health. For an others. Another great year for Age Concern Canterbury’s Social Outings and Visiting Service with 4,100 people joining us on outings so far this year. Our volunteers have made over 5,000 Recipe for Life home visits! The photos below are a snapshot of our year. Ingredients Optimism – To make it easier for me to deal with grief and loss. Family – to remind me who I am and where I come from. Enjoyment – To stop me from taking life too seriously. Adaptability – So that I no longer feel so unsettled Host visit - afternoon tea. Mini bus outing. by change. A sense of self-worth – To give me the impetus to lead a healthier life. Curiosity – To keep my horizons from shrinking. Old in years but young in spirit: enjoy happiness, longevity, peace and health.

Hei Hei Cafe group. Rosie Cheeks Playcentre. Stay Connected Tip 1 Start a conversation Smile and introduce yourself. Even talking about the weather can be a great conversation starter. Tip 2 Get Fit Join a walking group, swimming class or whatever takes your fancy. eg. Green Prescription or your local Leisure Centre. Tip 3 Use Technology Queenspark Cafe group. Use the phone, use the net or learn to SKYPE. eg. contact SeniorNet or your local Library. Tip 4 Keep Learning Expand your horizons and learn something new. eg. your local High School, University or Third Age. Tip 5 Connect Locally Find out what’s happening in your community. eg. visit your Library or local Community Centre. Tip 6 Volunteer Share your knowledge, skills and your time. eg. check the A helping hand with technology Volunteering Canterbury website. Enjoying each other’s company. Friends for over 20 years! during a home visit. Be a friend to make a friend NOVEMBER 2017 18 KEEPING ON SAYGo is growing from strength to strength Age Concern Canterbury now • My balance has improved greatly. falls prevention and are based on hosts 28 strength, balance and falls • It ties in with the things I am doing the internationally reknowned Otago Age Concern Canterbury prevention exercise classes, called with my physiotherapist. Exercise Programme. The hour-long Events Calendar 2017 Steady As You Go, or SAYGo for • I am feeling muscles I used to use session gives participants a gentle all short, throughout the city, mid and a few years ago that I had forgotten over workout. Confident Driving North Canterbury. Some classes about. SAYGo classes are community Courses have been so popular that we have • My body feels alive. groups held in community centres 12th November had to start a waitlist and additional • I am constantly aware of my feet and a community cottage, libraries, Age Concern Canterbury, classes. now. church halls, retirement villages and Papanui Classes hardly need to be promoted, • I can stand up and sit down much social housing villages. 21st November as class members bring their friends more easily now - I had to pull up on Age Concern Falls Prevention Darfield Service Centre and spouses along and tell colleagues furniture before. Coordinators Christine Toner (city at Probus, U3A and other groups. • I feel much safer now. 23rd November and mid Canterbury) and Robyn Bain We ask class participants to tell us • I am amazed at how much better I Star and Garter, Waikari (North Canterbury) set up the classes, what they are noticing after attending feel after a class. stay on for a few weeks then move on SAYGo and here are some of the SAYGo started out in Dunedin when Friday,1st December 2017 to start further classes, leaving class things they have said: Margaret Dando at Age Concern Volunteers Christmas • I am steadier and more aware. Otago, together with the University members to manage the group with a Function • The class is keeping me active. of Otago and ACC, saw the need for CD voice guide. • I feel so much better. This has community based exercise classes Age Concern is always on the made a huge contribution to my life. to help ageing people avoid falls. lookout for suitable venues and Age Concern Canterbury’s • It is really helping my balance. Age Concern now has classes all for groups that would like to host a Office will be closed 22nd • I keep hearing people in the group over NZ. The exercises in SAYGo weekly class. December 2017 and saying how much it is helping them. classes are specifically designed for Come and try a SAYGo class. reopens on 3rd January 2018. You don’t need to book in to a class. Check the list below as some For more information Steady As You Go are waitlisted. If you want more phone 366-0903 Falls Prevention exercise classes in information about SAYGo, phone Canterbury (as at 01 October 2017) Deirdre at Age Concern 366 0903, or Christine on 0274339598 and Robyn For more information about any of these groups please phone Dierdre at Age Concern Canterbury (North Canterbury) on 0220468467. 366 0903, Christine Toner 0274339598 (city) or Robyn Bain 0220468467 (North Canterbury).

Day Time Area Location of class Christchurch City Classes Monday 10.00am Redcliffs Port Hills Uniting Church, Augusta Street AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY Monday 10.00am Parklands Parkview Lounge, Parklands Community Centre, entry beside the playground helicopter MEMBERSHIP Monday 10.30am Hei Hei Community Centre, Wycola Ave Monday 10.30am Wainoni (Best Celebration Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, turn right from Years group) the driveway to car park I would like to become (please tick one box): Monday 1.00pm Harewood 2* St James Church Hall, Harewood Road, Airport end An individual member ($20 per person, $30 per couple) *Waitlist only, please try 2pm class Monday 2.00pm Harewood 3 St James Church Hall, Harewood Road, Airport end A corporate member ($50 per business) Monday 1.00pm Halswell Te Hapua, Halswell Service Centre and Library A friend ($10 per person, $20 per couple) 341 Halswell Road Tuesday 9.00am Sydenham Nazareth House, 220 Brougham Street Keeping On Tuesday 9.30am Papanui Age Concern Centre, cnr Main North Rd and Loftus St I would like to subscribe to the newspaper, delivered Tuesday 10.30am Bryndwr Bryndwr Chapel, 179 Idris Road quarterly, for a cost of $10.00. (please tick box) Tuesday 11.30am Upper Riccarton Fletcher Place Residents Lounge, off Bowen Street Tuesday 2.00pm Waltham Waltham Cottage, 201 Hastings Street East Wednesday 10.30am Redwood Manse Place Residents Lounge, 325 Main North Road Donations help us to continue to promote the welfare of older people in Canterbury Wednesday 1.30pm Lincoln Lincoln Community Care, Lyttleton Street, behind the and are also welcomed. Donations of $5.00 or more can qualify for a tax credit. Library Thursday 9.30am Riccarton Kauri Lodge, 148 Riccarton Road Thursday 10.00am St Albans St Albans Community Centre, Colombo St (car park I enclose: Membership Subscription $ entrance Caledonian Road) Keeping On Subscription $ Friday 9.30am Hoon Hay Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church Lounge, 5 Downing Street, Hoon Hay. Donation $ Friday 10.00am New Brighton* New Brighton Library – in the PAD *Waitlist only – TOTAL $ please try Parklands North Canterbury classes Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms First Names: Wednesday 10.30am Rangiora Ballarat Retirement Village, 21 Ballarat Road. (class full, new members welcome at Thursday class) Date of Birth: Wednesday 11am Amberley Amberley Library, RSA Room Wednesday 10.30am Culverden Culverden Library Street Address: Wednesday 1.00pm Rotherham Amuri Health Centre Suburb: Wednesday 1.30pm Amberley Beach Amberley Beach Hall Thursday 2pm Kaiapoi Wesley Centre, Co-op Church Fuller St City: Postcode: Thursday 4pm Rangiora Ballarat Retirement Village, 21 Ballarat Road, Friday 10am Kaiapoi Anglican Church, 20 Cass Street Phone No.: Signed = Please ask Age Concern Canterbury about our plans for classes in Akaroa, Darfield, Avonside and other locations around Christchurch, north and mid Canterbury. If you would like to host a class or Please send to The Chief Executive, suggest a venue, please contact Christine Toner 0274339598 (city) or Robyn Bain 0220468467 (North Canterbury). Age Concern Canterbury Inc, PO Box 2355, CHRISTCHURCH. NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 19 Advance Care Planning - have a conversation that counts by Jane Goodwin, Advance Care Planning Facilitator for Canterbury Planning is something we all do each day. Whether it’s deciding what we are going to have for lunch or dreaming of how we might spend a Lotto win. The one thing we are not very good at planning for is the one thing that is going to happen to all of us. We might not know when or how but we will all die. If something were to happen that left you without the ability to make your own health care decisions do the important people in your life know what you would want? If they don’t maybe today is the day to start talking Advance Care Planning Facilitator to them about your wishes. Jane Goodwin presenting the poster at the conference. These conversations are the first step in a process called Advance Care Zealand’, outlines the implementation, Planning. Advance Care Planning challenges, growth and subsequent helps people, their families and their success of Advance Care Planning in healthcare teams discuss and plan Canterbury. for future and end of life care. It won the ACP and the Healthcare Conversations might be recorded System section. in a document called an Advance Advance Care Planning Facilitator From left: Advance Care Planning Facilitator Elain McLardy, Palliative Care Physician Jane Goodwin says the win is a Care Plan (ACP) and include what Kate Grundy, Scientific Committe Co-Chair Konrad Fassbender, Advance Care Planning is important to the person and what Facilitator Jane Goodwin and Scientific Committee Co-Chair Sara Davidson. lovely recognition for “the awesome treatment they would and would not electronic ACP since the programme to make their own decisions. work happening across Canterbury want in specific health circumstances. started in 2014. This process usually Canterbury’s success in Advance around Advance Care Planning Having an ACP can make it much happens with the support of the Care Planning has been recognised and is a reflection of the hard work easier for families and healthcare general practice team. with a win at an international and commitment that the ACP team providers – particularly when the In Canterbury ACPs can be stored conference. The ACP team took first brings to making a difference to lives person can no longer speak for on a person’s electronic health record prize for their poster entry at the 2017 of people in our region.” themselves. and are used by their health care team International Advance Care Planning For more information about the Nearly 2000 Cantabrians have made to make sure the person is given the and End of Life (ACPEL) conference Advance Care Planning or for a copy their wishes known by creating an care they want if they are too unwell in Banff, Canada. of the ACP template please visit www. The poster, called ‘Integrating healthinfo.org.nz (key word Advance Advance Care Planning across Care Planning) or speak to your health settings in Canterbury, New general practice team.

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There are five simple steps for Canterbury has the country’s Legionnaire’s causes a form of gardeners to follow when using highest incidence rates of potentially- pneumonia, and the report also compost or potting mix. fatal Legionnaire’s disease, while recommends long term smokers • Open bag carefully – use scissors New Zealand has the highest and those with cardiac or respiratory instead of ripping the bags reported incidence of the disease in immediately after gardening is very conditions take particular care of their • Wear a disposable face mask and the world. important in protecting against hygiene during and after gardening. gloves, and open the bag away from Contact with compost and potting Legionnaire’s disease,” says In the last 12 months, 271 cases your face mix is a main contributor - that’s where Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, have been notified nationwide, 49 of • Do your potting in a well-ventilated the Legionella longbeachae bacteria Dr Ramon Pink. those in Canterbury. area outdoors can lurk, putting at risk gardeners “Reducing the risk of becoming Of the patients that are hospitalised • To reduce dust dampen down the who inhale the dust. infected is vital as more of us get out with the disease, 30% require potting mix or compost with a sprinkle Even using unwashed hands to into our gardens with the longer days intensive care unit admission. of water remove a mask can be enough to and warmer weather”. Symptoms include dry coughing, • Wash hands thoroughly after become infected. A recent CDHB-funded study of high fever, chills, diarrhoea, shortness handling potting mix or gardening “It’s a timely reminder to our the disease by University of Otago of breath, chest pains, headaches, (Source: Jendy Harper. Senior Media community that hand washing researchers found that gardeners excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting Advisor, CDHB). Barbara and Daryl Johnston specialising We care because we can in real estate for those of us over 60 Being a non-profit organisation, like this is quite rare in retirement we feel very lucky to have the living. Another way that we differ Barbara and Daryl have been Daryl continued his career with Air freedom to focus solely on the is that we don’t require you to keep married and living in Christchurch for New Zealand working in customer comfort and enjoyment our residents paying a weekly service charge after over 40 years where they raised their service. Barbara was employed by experience. That’s why, at Anglican you leave – that stops the day you two daughters and several cats. Daryl the long established Canterbury Real Living retirement villages and care hand your keys back. was born and bred in Christchurch. Estate company of W.E Simes and homes you’ll find a genuine family Something else we care a great deal Barbara arrived from Palmerston in 1996 Daryl retired from Air New atmosphere. For us, it’s all about about is ensuring you have choices. North to work with National Airways Zealand to team up with Barbara. making sure you’re enjoying a life rich Variety is the spice of life, after all! At Corporation (NAC) where Daryl was In 2010 after the September with choice, activity and friendship in lunch and dinner in the care facilities employed by Air New Zealand. a place that feels like home. at Bishopspark and Fitzgerald, you With the birth of their first daughter earthquake Simes had changed Being non-profit also means we can choose from two tasty, nutritious Barbara decided to look to her longer ownership with an emphasis more on can offer a greater level of financial main dishes, which are prepared term future and study for her real Commercial real estate. It was time to security. When you come to live in one fresh by our chefs. And we regularly estate exams at the then Christchurch move on and stay with their expertise of our village cottages or apartments update our social programmes to Polytechnic. This was a three year so in January 2011 they moved to you will pay for an Occupation Right keep the choices fresh, stimulating course and along with study she also BAYLEYS, just three weeks prior to Agreement, similar to other villages and enjoyable. The choices don’t stop ran the Riccarton Community Group the disastrous February earthquake. which provided various educational thoughout NZ. A significant chunk there either; you can choose when Daryl suspended his licence and went of this payment is refunded to you you want to partake in the activities opportunities for people in the to work for EQC for the remainder of surrounding community. Barbara was when you move on. The only thing and when you’d prefer some quiet that year returning to BAYLEYS in involved in the early establishment we deduct is a contribution that time to yourself. January 2012. of Women’s Refuge. After the goes toward the refurbishment and These are just three things we Barbara and Daryl have extensive completion of her exams and working sales costs of the unit. Where we believe make us unique and special. as a salesperson for a further three personal and business networks, they are different is that this exit payment To find out more simply arrange a years, in 1987 Barbara was made an continue their community involvement is guaranteed after six months viewing at either of our two locations Associate of the Real Estate Institute ; Daryl is a Justice of the Peace and regardless of whether the unit has by calling Bishopspark on (03) 977

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Many couples have a special song in our yet-to-be published research – “our song” – that reminds them of (names changed). a significant event or time in their Barbara was diagnosed with relationship, like when they first met, Alzheimer’s dementia five years ago their wedding or when they were and often became confused and separated by war. agitated. Sometimes, she wouldn’t These songs are a powerful way even recognise her husband David. of reconnecting with their shared When she accused him of being an personal memories and the emotions intruder and chased him out of their that go with them. They are a type of family home, David had no idea how shared or autobiographical memory he could make her understand he triggered by music; they work as a was her partner of nearly 60 years. “mental glue” for a couple’s shared He now says it was the power of Music can be a stronger trigger for shared memories than photos as we identity. song that brought Barbara back to age, even in people with dementia Despite how common these him. On the night they first met, they songs are, there is surprisingly song can be a powerful reminder of activates widespread brain regions, danced to the last song of the evening, limited research on music-evoked the bonds between two childhood including parts controlling movement, Unchained Melody, by the Righteous autobiographical memories. There friends, even years after they listened emotion and memory. Familiar and Brothers. He began singing this to are, however, numerous anecdotal to it together. favourite songs can also powerfully her every day, and eventually “she and film references to the power of Through the ages and engage the frontal regions of the came back”, and the episodes of her “our songs” to bring people back to despite dementia brain, which are typically spared from failing to recognise him have stopped. themselves and to reconnect with For people who share a significant damage in people with Alzheimer’s others, particularly in dementia. song with someone, the effects can disease. Barbara and David had heeded the While we often think of couples be powerful and persistent, retaining This means music can trigger lyrics: “I’ll be coming home, wait for having a special song, close friends meaning well into older age, even memories in a way no other catalyst me”. and family members can also have a in the face of cognitive decline that can. Music can provide a crucially Unchained Melody by the Righteous shared song. occurs in dementia. important link to an individual’s past, Brothers was the trigger for Barbara. The film Moonlight provides a In people with dementia associated and provide a means of reconnecting Music exists in all known cultures. dramatic representation of this. In with Alzheimer’s disease, a to a shared past. Some researchers say it has persisted this winner of Best Picture at the neurodegenerative condition causing Music more powerful than photos throughout evolution as a crucial 2017 Academy Awards, high school impaired memory, we have described In our research on people with ingredient for social cohesion. As friends Chiron and Kevin enjoy how musical abilities and memory Alzheimer’s dementia, we found with this bonding function, the types listening together to the song Hello for music can remain “an island music is more effective at triggering of memories music most commonly Stranger by Barbara Lewis. of preservation” in an otherwise personal memories than other cues, evokes tend to build and maintain They have an intense friendship cognitively impaired person. like photographs. social relationships. during a challenging time for Chiron. There are striking cases of people Songs from the “reminiscence Regardless of whether people He was bullied at school, and received in the severe stage of Alzheimer’s bump”, an age that extends from have dementia, music-evoked little support from his drug-addicted dementia who can continue not only adolescence to early adulthood, are autobiographical memories are mother. Many years go by, and they to remember “our song”, but also play most likely to trigger music-evoked typically reminiscent of a special drift apart. But when Kevin hears the their musical instrument, even land a autobiographical memories. Timing other, often a current or ex-partner, or song again it brings back powerful recording deal, and learn and recall is crucial. This is a time when many of a time of socialising during a period memories of their friendship. He new music, despite no formal music people are establishing their self- of life, such as high school dances or phones Chiron in the middle of the training. identity, and often find their first wartime romances. night, and Chiron decides to drive all Music brought Ted McDermott, partner or spouse. In this way, all songs have the the way to the town where Kevin is, known as Teddy Mac, to life and even This means if couples met early in potential to be “our songs”, and given showing up at the restaurant where landed him a recording deal after his life, they may be more likely to have the importance of social bonds for he works. And in a memorable scene video, with his son Simon, went viral. laid down a special song during their people of all ages and throughout of their reunion, Kevin puts on their How is this possible? Neuroimaging “reminiscence bump”. This was the human history, we may even owe our song. research shows music provides case for high school sweethearts survival to them. The film Moonlight shows a shared a “super stimulus” for the brain. It Barbara and David, who took part (Source:theconversation.com) When it comes to kids and social media, it’s not all bad news by Joanne Orlando, Researcher, Technology and Learning, Western Sydney University While we often hear about the get the most out of their time online. can give first-hand insight into how to “insider” knowledge across many negative impact social media has Social media can an artist today – or many artists different subjects they are familiar on children, the use of sites like encourage learning around the world – interprets and with, as well as introducing them to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Social media is a platform for applies Picasso’s cubist technique. new ones. is not a one-size-fits-all activity. sharing ideas, information and points This insight makes the information Maximum educational benefit Children use it in a wide variety of of view. This can have important about Picasso real for the child. It comes from combining factual ways – some of which are adding educational value: it extends the supports a deeper understanding information with shared reflection. value to their lives. information young people can access of his techniques, and a deeper This can support a balanced, varied There are risks associated with while also giving them insight into appreciation that learning about them and “real” input for kids, which can social media use. But it’s also how others think about and use that is worthwhile. help deepen their understanding of a important to understand where the information. With so many trending topics subject. value is and how to guide children to For example, an Instagram image online, young people can be exposed Continued on page 23. NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 23 When it comes to kids and social media, it’s not all bad news Continued from page 22. someone with depression, or multiple critical problems can turn to social benefits can help adults understand Health benefits sclerosis, can spark new thinking for networks for fast support and why technology is so attractive to Research shows social media can others about the condition and how it guidance. There are plenty of groups young people, the potential positive have significant benefits for children affects people’s daily lives. that offer such help online. uses of these online spaces and how with a medical condition. Sharing health information in this Social media is also an important to talk to children about their social A dedicated online Facebook group informal way has been found to platform for driving social issues, such media use. can help kids connect with others help combat the stigma about such as racial issues, to greater national When approaching a conversation who understand and relate to their conditions in the community. and international attention. For with kids about social media, it’s condition. This can support them with New social avenues example, The Books N Bros online important not to have an “us-versus- a sense of belonging, a safe space One of the benefits of using book club was established by an 11- them” attitude. Understanding and for expression, and opportunities to Snapchat or Instagram is that the year-old boy who wanted to make accepting that different generations better understand and cope with their regular online connection can help reading fun for kids while highlighting use technology differently is a good condition. to strengthen the friendships young African-American literature. Social media can also raise people have formed offline. The Black Lives Matter movement starting point. It provides opportunities community awareness about For those children who feel started as a Twitter hashtag before it for understanding each other as certain health problems. While marginalised in their local community, became a major political movement technology users, to be more aware it’s not a replacement for reliable, social media can help them connect and a noteworthy issue in the 2016 of when issues arise and how to guide medically sourced information, a with other people who share the US presidential election. children to positive and empowering thought-provoking image, or first- same interests or outlook on life. What should parents do? uses of technology. hand Facebook account posted by In some cases, teenagers with An awareness of social media’s (Source: http:/theconversation.com) Footwear matters throughout life Here at Therapy Professionals for Parkinson’s patients who find strain on arthritic joints especially we know the value of comfortable leather permits slippage facilitating knees. feet. 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Take time to focus on your hug! eating – turn off the TV, set the table It got me thinking about a wellness and savour each mouthful. calendar, so try your hand at ticking 14. Teach your grandchildren how some of these off over December. to bake or prepare a favourite family 1. Start the day with this breakfast dessert – enjoy the fruits of your combo – some wholegrains (porridge labour together. or high fibre cereal) to fill you up, 15. Suggest a club or community some fruit or vegetables to nourish group you belong to has a shared you and some protein (milk, milk meal before or after the meeting. products, beans or eggs) to sustain It’s a great way of including new you. members and meeting people. 2. Invite a friend for a meal. 16. Share some Christmas goodies 3. Grate or finely slice the stalks of that look after your health – try our Preparation time: stage 1 = 15 minutes, stage 2 = 10 minutes broccoli or cauliflower and add to a Christmas biscotti (recipe attached). Cooking time: stage 1 = 40 minutes, stage 2 = 10-15 minutes salad or stir-fry. 17. Google your favourite vegetable Ingredients 4. Enjoy two pieces of fruit today. and find a new recipe to make. Egg whites, 3 5. Be lavish with fresh herbs like 18. Make a dish you remember Castor sugar, ½ cup parsley, mint, basil and thyme. Scatter from your childhood and enjoy it with Plain flour ⅔ cup, sifted them on salads or over roasted someone who is the same age as Almonds 70 g, lightly toasted vegetables. They are brimming with you. Glace cherries, ½ cup anti-oxidants. 19. The best source of Vitamin D is Vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon 6. Go for a walk or an adventure sunlight. Go for an early morning or Method with your mokopuna. late afternoon walk today. Stage 1: 7. Leave the skin on your fruit and 20. Make your snacks count - a Preheat oven to 170°C. vegetables – this is where you find small handful of nuts, a piece of fruit, Whip egg whites in a glass bowl until soft peaks form; add sugar vitamins, minerals and fibre. hummus or cheese with crackers gradually, whipping until mixture is thick, glossy and forms peaks. 8. Put on your favourite music and rather than chocolate biscuits or Add sifted flour, almonds, cherries and vanilla and mix until combined; dance! slice. spoon into a lined loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes until cooked 9. If you are driving to the shops, 21. Try a new food! and slightly browned. park your car a block away and enjoy 22. Oily fish such as sardines or Remove from tin, cool completely (overnight is best). a walk in the sunshine. salmon are a great source of omega Stage 2: 10. Enjoy a snack that looks after 3 fatty acids. Try making a fish pie Preheat oven to 130°C. your muscles and bones – a pottle of based on canned salmon or having Slice loaf as thinly as you can; place slices on a baking tray and bake for yoghurt, some cheese and crackers sardines on toast for your lunch. around 10 minutes or until dry and crisp (if they start browning too much, or a milky drink. 23. Take a brisk walk with a friend turn down the temperature). 11. Keep learning – a language, a to help keep your bones strong. Store in an airtight container. craft, a hobby or a new skill. 24. Invite a neighbour for afternoon Great as a gift wrapped in cellophane bags. 12. Have a look at the portions tea. Makes around 24 - 30 biscotti. of your evening meal – aim for half 25. Have a relaxing Christmas day. It’s good to keep those joints moving Exercise and physical activity are when joints are sore. going. “I believe in the saying ‘move it or among the most important things • Set realistic goals. It doesn’t matter • If cost is a challenge, ask your lose it’. Getting going can be hard if you can do to manage your arthritis. if they’re very simple to start with. GP about a Green Prescription or I’m tired or sore. However I know I’ll Regular exercise can reduce pain, Gaining a sense of achievement, find out if you qualify for the disability feel a lot better afterwards.” prevent symptoms from worsening no matter how small, will keep you allowance. For more information and support, and improve everyday function. motivated to continue. Here are some suggestions from phone Arthritis New Zealand 0800 Exercise also helps you feel better • Pace yourself. It’s better to members of our arthritis community: 663 463 or visit our website www. and increases your chances of getting exercise in short bite-sized chunks, “I go to aquacise classes three arthritis.org.nz. Arthritis educators are a good night’s sleep. rather than going hard out and ending times per week. It really helps to keep on hand from 8.30am to 5.00pm to Motivation can be difficult, especially up exhausted. me moving.” answer questions about arthritis and if you’re aching all over. Finding a • Protect your joints from strain and “Cycling is low impact on my joints suggest options for exercise, pain physical activity that works for you injury by using gadgets, braces and and the muscle strength I have gained management and ways to improve and that you enjoy will make a big cushioned supportive footwear. has made a massive difference to my your quality of life. difference to how motivated you feel. • Be creative. Remember that general rheumatoid arthritis. I feel the Here are a few tips: caring for children, housework, and best I’ve felt in 11 years.” • Be flexible with your exercise gardening are all excellent forms of “I gave up knitting because it routine. Some days will be better exercise. hurt my shoulders and elbows. than others. Know what you can do • Find an exercise buddy or a friend With treatment and circular knitting and choose other options on the days who will encourage you to keep needles, I’m loving knitting again.” NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 25 What is your Plan B? Almost everyone has ‘Plan A’ but new place to live. only a few have considered their You may be overwhelmed by Plan B. the thought of changing your living Transition Navigators is an arrangements especially if the independent service that works to options and information available find the best accommodation options seem confusing. This can be more to fit the needs of older people and complicated if your family members develop their ‘Plan B’. have different ideas about what is The consultants at Transition best for you. Transition Navigators Navigators recognise that it is consultants will visit you in person to not always easy to work out the listen to what you want and what your accommodation choice or support needs are. 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It enables one to easily downsizing of your family home or Transition Navigators believe it is and gently exercise feet, legs, lower working with you to support staying in important that you are involved in back and hands from a sitting position your own home as well as providing deciding where to live safely because without weight-bearing activity. help when a sudden change occurs they know this will make it easier to Here’s some more amazing and you need help to urgently find a adapt to your new lifestyle. A feedback: • “I’m 92 yrs old. I’m a diabetic and had an ulcer that didn’t heal in 6 months. I am not able to walk far and spend a lot of time sitting in my chair. Within 2 weeks of using the Aircycle a few months ago. I’ve had such my ulcer was starting to heal and in success with this, in reducing cramps, 6 weeks it was completely healed. swollen ankles and sore legs, that My physio said it was because I was I’ve bought two more online as gifts exercising more. 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NOVEMBER 2017 26 KEEPING ON People of Canterbury’s past: Elizabeth McCombs, New Zealand’s first female MP by Dan Bartlett In her maiden speech to parliament the labour movement were there to in 1933, Elizabeth McCombs used convey their congratulations, among her new platform to advocate for them Ted Howard, Tim Armstrong, the welfare of women in Aotearoa Dan Sullivan and Peter Fraser. New Zealand. Despite paying In parliament she famously accused unemployment taxes, women were the government of withdrawing “into unable to access the government a kind of mental euthanasia” over the assistance that was available to issue of unemployment. “The official men. Highlighting gender inequalities figures register eighty thousand at the peak of Depression-era New unemployed. These figures do not Zealand, her stand on the issue was include women. If we include women emblematic of a long career spent and youths we find that the number fighting for women’s rights. is practically double ... add to those Elizabeth Reid Henderson was born the number of people who are in at Kaiapoi on 19 November 1873, to employment but who are working only Alice Connolly and Daniel Henderson. half time or part time, and earning The eighth child in a family of nine, no more than relief rates of pay, and Elizabeth attended both Christchurch we will find that they total practically Normal and Christchurch West as many as the total registered Schools. Her father died in 1886 and unemployed.” the family struggled financially, but Tragically, Elizabeth McCombs in 1889 Elizabeth spent a term at died less than two years into her Christchurch Girls’ High School. parliamentary career. The Lyttelton Elizabeth became involved in the branch of the Labour Party called her Progressive Liberal Association loss “a national calamity”. Tributes and the Canterbury Children’s Aid flowed: the mayor of Christchurch, Society, and in 1902 she became the Dan Sullivan, told the Press that foundation president of the Young “the shock was too great … a short People’s No License League, where time ago it was Mr McCombs – my Tragically Elizabeth McCombs died less than two years into her parliamentary career. she met her future husband James comrade of so many years and now (Jimmy) McCombs. Active in the Canterbury Hospital Board and the “This is the proudest moment of my Mrs McCombs … New Zealand has New Zealand Women’s Christian hospital board’s relief committee, life, but yet one of the saddest. You lost one among the greatest of her Temperance Union (NZWCTU), she campaigning for nurses’ working all know that my husband wished daughters” Ted Howard said that she was variously dominion treasurer, rights and conditions; and she was more than anything else on earth was loyal and lovable, and that “the Christchurch district president, and the first female representative on that I should sit in parliament, and women of New Zealand could not president of its Sumner branch. the Christchurch Tramway Board. In we had both hoped we should sit have had a better type as a pioneer” She married Jimmy McCombs in 1928 Elizabeth stood as the Labour there together. I cannot help feeling and Michael Joseph Savage spoke 1903. Jimmy was a draper, active candidate in Kaiapoi electorate; a tinge of bitterness that it was not to of her “outstanding ability” and of a socialist and founding member of the first woman to be endorsed be.” Harry Holland, the leader of the “gap in the ranks of the Labour Party the Woolston Branch of the Social by the Labour Party. The historian Labour Party, told the crowd that the that will be hard to fill”. Democratic Party (SDP). He was first Jean Garner asserts that “Elizabeth verdict brought fresh hope to all of A tireless advocate for the elected to parliament under the SDP was conscious that her sex was an New Zealand: “Mrs McCombs should rights of women, children and the banner in 1913, representing the obstacle, and in her second attempt be one of the proudest citizens of unemployed, Elizabeth McCombs Lyttelton electorate, but from 1916 he to win a seat, at Christchurch North New Zealand tonight. Lyttelton has is commemorated, along with her affiliated to the Labour Party. Jimmy in 1931, she faced the issue squarely honoured Mrs McCombs in electing husband Jimmy, by the McCombs became the party’s first president, and by using as her slogan: ‘Vote the her, and it has also honoured itself by Memorial Garden in Woolston Park, he held the Lyttelton seat for Labour first Woman to the New Zealand electing her.” Many of the stalwarts of Christchurch. until his death in 1933. Elizabeth and Parliament’”.

Jimmy raised four children together, When Jimmy passed away in Help Information Support two of whom were adopted. August 1933, Elizabeth ran as the In 1921 Elizabeth McCombs Labour candidate in the Lyttelton is only a phone call away. Phone Age Concern Canterbury for your became the second woman to be by-election. She won the seat in a elected to the Christchurch City landslide victory, securing a 2600- INFORMATION REQUESTS Council; the first was the suffragist, vote majority. The Press reported Ada Wells, in 1917. Elizabeth that she was “received with cheering spearheaded the building of a crèche which prevented her for some and women’s rest rooms in Cathedral minutes from making herself heard Phone (03) 366-0903 and Square, facilities that were much- through the loud-speaker” by the 0800-803-344 (toll free) needed with the influx of suburban crowd that had gathered in front of women using public transport to Warner’s Hotel for the results, and visit and shop in the central city. An later that evening the Lyttelton RSA To access our comprehensive database with was “packed to the doors” to hear her information on retirement, health benefits, indefatigable worker and pioneering recreation and services. feminist, she sat on the electricity speak. Telling the local crowd that it committee, securing Cantabrians the was a red-letter day for the women of lowest electricity rates in the country; New Zealand, she also acknowledged www.ageconcerncan.org.nz Email: [email protected] she was a member of the North the bittersweet nature of the win: NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 27 Latest research shows surgery for early stage prostate cancer has little impact on life expectancy

by Ian Haines, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, AMREP Dept of Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne & Senior Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care Physician, Melbourne Oncology Group, Cabrini Haematology and Oncology Centre, Wattletree Road, Malvern, Monash University

From the 1980s, when prostate an early stage prostate cancer will screening became available, many grow slowly or whether it will become men over 40 were diagnosed with aggressive and spread outside the early stage prostate cancer even prostate, and lead to death. though they may not have had The current evidence is the future any symptoms. The word cancer behaviour of any cancer is determined understandably strikes fear into very early, and diagnosing it early the hearts of many and most would and actively monitoring its progress assume the best course of action will have no effect on the outcome. would be to have the cancer removed, The key problem in searching for whatever the side effects may be. genetic and DNA based markers is But impotence and incontinence that most pre-clinical studies focus are no small side effects, especially when you consider, as two new on human prostate cancer cells in studies have done, removing the dishes, or in mice. cancer isn’t necessarily the best active monitoring (545 men). After 18 and 22 respectively. This means This is far removed from cells option and the cancer may not in fact ten years, the total number of deaths the odds of dying specifically from growing in a patient. Mice are not require treatment at all. due to any cause was 55, 55 and 59, prostate cancer in the first 20 years small humans and their prostates, Most prostate cancers take decades respectively in each group. after a cancer diagnosis from a hormonal balances, diet and genetics to exit the prostate, and most men Thus 90% of men were still alive prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test are quite different from our own. will usually die with, but not from, after ten years, including those was about 5% for the surgical group Similarly, while MRI scanning prostate cancer. Autopsy studies who did not receive any radical and 6% for the active monitoring means we can find sites in a prostate reveal prostate cancer in up to 40% intervention. Although surgery group. gland that are abnormal, we can’t yet delayed the development of The survival from prostate cancer of men in their forties and 65% in their distinguish between the potentially sixties, but a much smaller figure of metastases (or secondary cancers) is so high it’s not a question of dangerous and the indolent cell 3-4% of Australian men actually die in a small number of men, the number deciding which treatment is best, but populations. More research is of prostate cancer at a median age of deaths definitively attributable to whether any early radical treatment needed to develop better screening of 82. prostate cancer in each of the groups is required at all. The current position Two recent clinical trials undermine was low, only three, four and seven has been clearly articulated by the techniques. the categorisation of prostate deaths respectively. So the odds Chief Medical Officer of the American The current implications cancer as a death sentence. They of dying specifically from prostate Cancer Society Dr Otis Brawley, an For the moment, the first step must are unambiguous in their findings cancer in the first ten years is of the expert on prostate cancer screening. be to educate doctors so they can and seismic in their implications. order of 1%. He points out aggressive PSA provide full disclosure to any patient Both found men with early stage In a second study from the US screening and treatment has resulted of the results of these two trials. abnormalities of the prostate who published last week, two groups of in more than one million American The second step is that in speaking do not undergo surgery or radiation men were assigned to either surgical men undergoing needless treatment. to their own doctors about possible treatment, but whose condition is removal of the prostate (364 men) or This is not to mention that patients treatment options, patients should be monitored for any progression of active monitoring (367 men). After who have undergone surgery are active in asking them about the most the cancer, live just as long as men nearly 20 years of follow up, the four times more likely to require up-to-date evidence. Surgery is a big who opted for complete removal of number of deaths due to any cause absorbent pads for incontinence step to take for any condition. the prostate and now live with its was 223 and 245 respectively in and three times more likely to have Similar to countless past treatments immediate consequences, including each group. So once again nearly the erectile dysfunction. These are not which the evidence has made incontinence, intimacy issues, bowel same number of men in each group issues that are routinely highlighted. redundant – such as lobotomy for problems and intervention regret. were still alive after 20 years. Experts have condemned mental illness and stomach surgery The hard evidence Surgery did not prevent death screening for prompting unnecessary for ulcers – it’s now clear radical In a UK trial, three groups of men any more than active monitoring. interventions. surgery removing the prostate should were assigned to either surgical Strikingly, the number of deaths The future not be the go-to option. removal of the prostate (553 men), definitively attributable to prostate The latest DNA research has had (Source: http://theconversation.com, 20 radiation treatment (545 men) or cancer in the two groups was only minimal impact on how to tell whether July, 2017). KEEPINGON POSTAL COPIES Keeping On Advertisers - book now Please send me the next 4 editions of the Keeping On magazine. Name: (Please print clearly) for a advertising space in the Address: February 2018 issue of Keeping On. Date: A payment of $15.00 is attached to cover The deadline is Friday, 26 January 2018. postage and packing (no cash please). Post: Keeping On, Age Concern Canterbury, 24 Main North Rd, Papanui. Christchurch 8053. Please contact Anna-Marie on 331-7804. NOVEMBER 2017 28 KEEPING ON Shirley Recreation Walkers UPDATE FROM THE CLUBS Meet at 9.30am Mondays and Thursdays by the Shirley Community Site for Car Pool to start of walk. Park on Chancellor Street (entrance off Shirley Amberley Welcome Club members are planning a trip to Akaroa and a Road) NOTE: If you want to go straight to the start of walk, you must let Sue Christmas dinner before Christmas. New members are very welcome. know on the day. $4.00 petrol contribution to driver (unless otherwise stated). Meet: Mondays at 1.30pm, Anglican Church Hall, Amberley. Ph 981 7071 or 027 7754635. Contact: Ann McKenzie on 03 314 9943. Mondays Beckenham Friendship Club members were entertained by Richard 20th November: Avon River Trail-Avondale (2 hrs approx.) Hore, the Keyline Singers in October and in November Smokey and Lorraine This new walk will check out the transitional Avon River Trail, Avondale Red will entertain. Zone and Avondale Park. Start from Avonside Drive, just before the entrance Meet: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.15pm. St Marks Methodist Church, to Avon Park. $2.00 to driver. Cnr of Barrington Street and Somerfield Street. 27th November: St Albans-Inner City Walk (2 hrs approx.) Contact: Janet Meek on 332 4237. This walk will feature The Avon River, part of the Inner City Red Zone, Darfield Senior Citizens Club members enjoyed a mid-winter Christmas some small reserves along with a morning tea break at The Margaret Mahy dinner, an outing for ten pin bowling and lunch at the Hornby Workingmen’s Playground. It will be followed by lunch at Bealeys Speights Ale House. Club. In October St John’s Ambulance visited and in December a Christmas Please let Sue know by Thursday, 23rd November if you wish to come. Start lunch is planned. from Purchas Street between Elderwood Lane & Madras St. $1.00 to driver. Meet: Every 3rd Friday at 2.00pm, Darfield Recreation Centre. Thursdays Contact: Elizabeth May on 03 318 7607. 2nd November: Bowenvale Valley-Victoria Park (2. 5 hrs approx.) Follow the four wheel drive track alongside the stream, then west through Ellesmere Senior Citizens Club members enjoyed day trip to Harewood pine and vegetation to Victoria Park and back. Take lunch to enjoy along the Airport with lunch at Hoof Beat calling in at Oderings Garden Centre and way. Start from the car park at the end of Bowenvale Avenue. then Rolleston for afternoon tea. A day trip to Akaroa for lunch and stop at 9th November: Sugar Loaf-Scotts Reserve (2 hrs approx.) Barry’s Bay was enjoyed in October. A trip to Geraldine for lunch stopping Walk along to Scotts Reserve via Mitchells Crater Rim Track on the Lyttelton at Hinds enroute is planned for November. side. Return via Gilpins track (also on the Lyttelton side). Start from the car Contact: Dorothy Joyce for more information on 03 324 3020. park near The Sign of the Kiwi. Oxford Senior Citizens Welcome Club members enjoyed a wonderful 16th November: Sumnervale-Scarborough Bluffs-Taylors Mistake day at ‘Erewhon Station’ visiting the Clydesdale horses. They also enjoyed (Day Walk) a fun afternoon with a fashion show put on by the Oxford Budget Boutique This walk enjoys some great views from the top. Take lunch, drinks, warm/ store. Their mid-year lunch was held at the Plough Hotel in Rangiora. A waterproof clothing, good shoes/boots along with sunblock and hats. Start lunch at Northwood then onto Caddie Shack for mini golf in Woolston was from Lower Sumnervale Road near Sumnervale Reserve. also enjoyed in August. 23rd November: Witch Hill-The Tors-Whaka Raupo Reserve (2.5 hours Meet: Second Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm at Oxford Workingmen’s approx.) Club. Enjoy time on the Port HIlls that has been closed to traffic with stunning Contact: Carol Lowrey on 03 312 3019. views along the way. Take lunch as this walk is a bit longer. Start from the Sumner Senior Citizens Club members had a talk by the Public Trust on Summit Road in car park near Rapaki Rock. $5.00 to driver. power of attorney and wills. Future activites include a visit to the Yaldhurst 30th November: Bengal Drive Walk (2 hrs approx.) Museum followed by afternoon tea. Rescheduled from July, this walk enjoys some pleasant hillside suburbs Meet: Second and fourth Wednesday each month at 1.30pm at Sumner with some great views out over the city. Note: during this walk we will visit Surf Club. The Emperor’s New Clothes Cafe for coffee. Start from Cashmere Road Contact: Lola Bouckoms on 384 9889. beside the playground. New Horizons South West Baptist Church Club members held a coffee morning with a ‘Bring and Buy Cow Table’ to sponsor a Tear Fund child on 2 November. On Monday, 13 November Richard from Aspire Canterbury will LINWOOD FOOT CLINIC give a presentation on equipment to make life easier from 12.15 to 2.00pm. On Thursday, 7 December members will have a Christmas Coffee morning. Come along for a cuppa, foot soak, massage and your Contact: For more information please contact Ruth or Francis Townsend toenails cut by a Registered Nurse all for $10.00! on 338 0654. Every six weeks on a Thursday, 9.00am to 2.30pm, St Chads Anglican Church, 1 Carnarvon Street, Linwood, Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH SENIOR CITIZENS Please phone Mona on 981 5594 or 0220620733 to make an appointment. Bring along two small towels. The Christchurch Senior Citizens Club meets for Cards on Mondays at 12.30pm (admission is $2.00) and for Indoor Bowls on a Tuesday at 12.30pm (admission is $3.00). An Old Time Dance is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month from 1.30 to 4.00pm (admission is $7.00). For further information please phone Veronica on 383 4682 or Beth on 388 2375 MARY POTTER COMMUNITY CENTRE Loburn Red Cross 442 DURHAM ST NORTH ST ALBANS Macintosh Loburn Red Cross is continuing to provide an ‘all-you-can-eat’ afternoon tea and small country sales table during the months of February to DO YOU LIVE IN THE ST ALBANS Computers, AREA OR NEARBY? November for groups looking for a local outing. iPads, iPhones & The venue is the Loburn Reserve pavilion on the Loburn-Whiterock WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET Road, just before the Karikaas Dutch cheese factory, and the cost NEW FRIENDS AND JOIN IN SOCIAL iWatches is $8.00 per person. ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTRE? SeniorMac For enquiries and/or bookings please contact Further info Mary Stewart on (03) 313-8393. IF SO PLEASE PHONE 372 9224 Phone Allan All money raised goes directly to the Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO RECEIVE A COPY OF THE We look forward to meeting some new groups. ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME 352-4950 NOVEMBER 2017 KEEPING ON 29 Advice from a retired husband It is important for men to remember several hours after dinner. I do what patience and consideration is easy. perforated rectum. The police report that, as women grow older, it becomes I can by diplomatically reminding her Many men will find it difficult. Some says he was found with a Calloway harder for them to maintain the same several times each evening that they will find it impossible! Nobody knows extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver quality of housekeeping as when won’t clean themselves. I know she better than I do how frustrating women II golf club jammed up his rear end, they were younger. When you notice really appreciates this, as it does get as they get older. However, guys, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, this, try not to yell at them. Some are seem to motivate her to get them even if you just use a little more tact and a sledge hammer laying nearby. oversensitive, and there’s nothing done, before she goes to bed. and less criticism of your ageing wife His wife Carol Anne was arrested worse than an oversensitive woman. Another symptom of ageing is because of this article, I will consider and charged with murder. The all- My name is David. Let me relate complaining, I think. For example, that writing it was well worthwhile. woman jury took only 10 minutes how I handled the situation with my she will say that it is difficult for her After all, we are put on this earth to to find her Not Guilty, accepting her wife, Carol. When I retired a few to find time to pay the monthly bills help each other. defense that David, somehow without years ago, it became necessary for during her lunch hour. But, boys, we EDITOR’S NOTE: David died looking, accidentally sat down on his Carol to get a full-time job, along take ‘em for better or worse, so I just suddenly on January 31 of a golf club. with her part-time job, both for extra smile and offer encouragement. I tell income and for the health benefits her to stretch it out over two, or even that we needed. three days. That way, she won’t have Shortly after she started working, I to rush so much. I also remind her noticed she was beginning to show that missing lunch completely now her age. I usually get home from the and then wouldn’t hurt her any (if you golf club about the same time she know what I mean). I like to think tact gets home from work. Although she is one of my strong points. knows how hungry I am, she almost When doing simple jobs, she seems always says she has to rest for half an to think she needs more rest periods. hour or so before she starts dinner. I She had to take a break, when she don’t yell at her. Instead, I tell her to was only half-finished mowing the take her time and just wake me when front lawn. I try not to make a scene. she gets dinner on the table. I’m a fair man ... I tell her to fix herself I generally have lunch each day a nice, big, cold glass of freshly in the Men’s Grill at the Golf Club, squeezed lemonade and just sit for a so eating out is not an option in the while. And, as long as she is making evening. I’m ready for some home- one for herself, she may as well make cooked grub when I hit that door. She one for me, too. used to do the dishes as soon as I know that I probably look like a we finished eating. But now, it’s not saint in the way I support Carol. 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There was nothing inevitable about the ascent of staple food for the town dwellers of the Fertile man. Indeed, despite the theoretical advantages Crescent - but they required the heat of the baking of the upright stance and (relatively) large brain, oven to be digestible. our earliest ancestors were almost pathetically The next, and largest, stride in the use of fire came ill-adapted for survival; defenceless against the soon after the intervention of metallurgy. Smelting powerful muscles and razor-sharp teeth and malachite in charcoal furnaces at temperatures in claws of hungry lions; unable (unlike their primate excess of 1,000 degrees C released the red metal cousins) to make a speedy escape to the safety copper that, alloyed with tin, produced a harder of the forest canopy; poorly insulated due to their metal to be moulded, drawn, hammered and cast hairless state, against the extremes of heat and and then fashioned into that limitless range of cold; and burdened with the obligation to care for beautiful tools, weapons, ornaments and vessels their dependent offspring. characteristic of the Bronze Age. By the first The crucial event in improving their chances in century AD there was, notes Johan Goudsblom the struggle for existence was, as we all know, the in his book Fire and Civilisation, scarcely a craft mastery of fire - the earliest evidence for which, or skill practised in Ancient Rome that did not approximately 1.5 million years ago, was unearthed rely on fire - legions of smiths and bakers, potters in the 1970s by archeologist Charles Brain in the and glass-makers, brewers and coopers, wood- Sterkfontein cave in South Africa. His excavations workers and ship-builders. of the oldest deposits accumulated on the floor The ascent of man is thus essentially a human of the cave revealed the remnants of the gnawed construct inextricably linked to his ability to bones of early hominids, indicating they were the manipulate fire. But man certainly can’t take the prey of local carnivores. But in successive strata entire credit for fire itself, which is predicated on above he found the burned bones of wildebeest a whole series of fortuitous phenomena stretching and antelope together with primitive stone tools. back hundreds of millions of years. Both the ‘Homo erectus had not only evicted the predators’, necessary raw materials of wood and oxygen are he writes in his popular account The Hunters and James Le Fanu is a British physician, medical the product of photosynthesis, the chlorophyll in The Hunted, ‘but had taken up residence in the journalist and author of several books. the leaves of trees transforming carbon dioxide very chambers where his predecessors had been and water into the sugars and cellulose necessary eaten.’ catalyst would be more significant still by allowing for their growth while simultaneously releasing This mastery of fire wasn’t so much a mental as humans to transform the material world around oxygen back into the atmosphere. a technical achievement, requiring considerable them to their immense advantage. Here cooking foresight to accumulate stocks of combustible is the most obvious example, rendering edible the Combustion too is a unique chemical reaction, wood and the manual dexterity to generate the heat otherwise inedible tough tubers left to soften in the providing heat and energy while its low reactivity necessary to light it - whether by friction (the fire embers overnight, meat tenderised and preserved allows for the safe and controlled use of fire. drill) or striking sparks off flints. It radically shifted by smoke. Further, the heat generated by the hearth, it turns the natural balance of power in Man’s favour - as The art of handling fire would prove essential too out, was just right to warm our ancestors without exemplified by the Aboriginal practice of ‘firestick to the early practice of agriculture, transforming scalding them. And the much higher temperatures farming’. They procure a great abundance of scrub and forest into fertile arable land by the from burning charcoal are just right for smelting game by setting fire to the undergrowth with a kind practice of ‘slash and burn’; first killing trees by those metal ores. And those attributes of humans, of torch made of leaves, recalled one observer in cutting off their branches and then, several months their size and strength, dexterity and intellectual 1931. The concealed hunters position themselves later, setting them ablaze. The first crops to be capabilities, are similarly just right to manipulate in the paths most frequented by the animals and cultivated on a large scale, wheat and barley, were fire - accounting for why the ability to do so lies far with facility spear them as they pass by. fire dependent in a rather different way. The beyond the competence of any other creature. As well as providing for the immediate necessities combination of their high nutritional value and (Source: www.theoldie.co.uk, The Oldie, March of food, warmth and protection, fire’s role as a storability for long periods made them an ideal 2017).

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This means you’ll often spaces. encounter events and performances The former university has been during your visit. a part of city life for more than Many of Canterbury’s most famous 135 years and its unique Gothic academics began their studies at the Revival buildings are coming back site now known as the Arts Centre, to life following a remarkable post- earthquake restoration. including Ernest, Lord Rutherford The Arts Centre is the largest whose science famously led to the collection of Category 1 heritage splitting of the atom. Rutherford’s Den buildings in the country, providing a at the Arts Centre is an interactive stunning backdrop like no other in Markets made a welcome return to the Arts Centre in 2017 and another will science museum dedicated to his New Zealand. be held in early December. memory, giving you the chance to More than half the site is now open restored buildings cleverly tailored The Arts Centre’s Great Hall is enjoy hands-on activities in the actual to the public, with the meticulously for a 21st century community. open daily to the public for no charge, rooms where Rutherford studied. as are the beautifully restored North A visit to the Arts Centre will put Showbiz Christchurch celebrates its 80th and South Quadrangles – the perfect you at the heart of a thriving cultural places to reflect on your journey. precinct five minutes walk from the anniversary with a line up of popular Market Square is surrounded by central city. Make a day of it by also artisan food outlets meaning you can taking in the nearby Canterbury major musical entertainment in 2018 grab a bite to eat before sitting to Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery Showbiz Christchurch presents to-back hits from two of the biggest enjoy the surroundings. and Botanic Gardens. The Saunders and Co 2018 Season names in musical theatre, Cole Porter of Wicked, Broadway Hitmen and and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Markets, movies and a Christmas concert Les Misérables. The season is brought to an epic Showbiz Christchurch celebrates conclusion in September with Les The Summer Sweetener Market a Christmas Arts Centre fundraising its 80th anniversary with one of Misérables, a grand and moving story runs from 10am to 4pm on concert. Starting at 2pm, this is a the most popular line-ups of major about the survival of the human spirit Sunday 3 December, showcasing great way to support the Arts Centre musical entertainment. Their 2018 that promises to uplift audiences Christchurch’s finest independent while at the same time enjoying season commences at the Isaac seeing it for the first time and delight designers – making it the perfect the incredible acoustics of the Theatre Royal with Wicked on 6 those that are revisiting this much spot to find unique, local, handmade Great Hall. Tickets are available at April, followed by Broadway Hitmen - loved masterpiece. goods for your Christmas stash. www.artscentre.org.nz or from the a concert of Cole Porter and Andrew Season subscription discounts are On Friday 8 December, the Leighs Rutherford’s Den shop. Lloyd Webber hits from 13-15 July, available for all three shows. 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Keith Morant’s largest and longest compulsion to paint and I have had to art exhibition opened August 12th in find out how to survive it. In trying to Christchurch. It will end on December come to terms with this compulsion I 24th. The exhibition is titled ‘Ringing have read deeply on the subjects of True’ and is at the Fo Guang Yuan art, artists, philosophy, psychology Art Gallery, 2 Harakeke Street, and human creative history in Riccarton. At this exhibition Morant general. displays over 200 paintings. “My findings have not really given Keith, an artist, has lived in any satisfactory explanations or Christchurch since the 1970s but in conclusions as to my personal many ways, is somewhat unknown, predilection. Indeed, my researches especially to the general public. have often led me in a contrary However, this is not the case in direction where I am often confounded Europe, London and the United by the perversity and unreliability States. inherent to the so-called ‘art scene’.” His studio is behind his house The Ringing True exhibition at 2 where he works most daylight hours. Harakeke Street, Riccarton by Morant He says his art always has been a will end on December 24. Guided tours natural compulsion. are available. Contact: Fo Guang Keith was born in England in 1944 Keith Morant’s largest and longest art exhibition is titled ‘Ringing True’. Yuan Art Gallery [friendsofnzfgy@ and was living and painting, in St 1980s he worked and exhibited in “It is all a matter of great discipline gmail.com] Ives, Cornwall when he met his New New York and London and from the and some luck,” he says. Keith has formed the Morant Zealand wife-to-be, Tricia, who is a 1990s he has exhibited extensively in He is usually in his studio by 7am Foundation for the protection and potter. In 1973 she brought him to Europe, particularly Italy. each day and often works well into conservation of his artwork. Also, it is Christchurch where he settled as a Keith has held many exhibitions the night. Keith is a deep thinker. to create a greater awareness of art full-time painter. and won over twelve International He has written: “My art is always a and artists in Canterbury. Keith continued to paint in his own Art Awards. Earlier this year he was journey of discovery into the essence On January 22nd, 2018 the ‘Morant ‘abstract’ style (though he disagrees honoured with an Artist’s Residency of ‘being.’ It is an effort to externalise Foundation’ will underwrite and with the label.) He never became in Venice where he worked and the truth of my existence on as many mount an exhibition of six to eight truly accepted in New Zealand so exhibited for a month. He says the levels as possible…” Canterbury artists at the Eastside promoted his work overseas. In the response was excellent. He says: “It has always been my Gallery in Linwood. 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