St AlbansThe Voice of our NewsNeighbourhood December/January 2015 Vol 21, No 11, Issue 211 Cycleway plan controversial by Belinda Carter The planned Papanui Parallel cycleway is having a rough ride through the consultation process as St Albans residents and businesses voice their objections to the design the City Council has come up with. The original plan was to run the Papanui Parallel Cycleway plan down Colombo St from Bealey Avenue through to Trafalgar and continue down Rutland St where it runs on to reserve land, past Northlands Mall and then on to Sawyers Arms Rd. Council staff say they considered four options and had to balance the needs of cyclists, residents, businesses and motorists with an emphasis on safety. On street car parking has been halved, trees are being removed (some may be replanted), berms replaced by concrete in some areas and traffic flows restricted, particularly The Caledonian Rd option, as an alternative to Colombo St, was added in Trafalgar St with a double cul de sac to the consultation process following community feedback. The council calming traffic. New traffic lights will map shows the northern end where it intersects with Edgeware Rd. be installed at several intersections including Rutland/Trafalgar, Edgeware/Colombo and if Heated discussion the Caledonian Rd option goes ahead Purchas/Colombo. The first consultation meeting got a bit heated when This was put forward after feedback from the first council staff admitted they had sat around a table working consultation meeting at the St Albans Community Centre on the plan and visited the sites on their own and had not on November 11. It was one of four options considered by consulted the business community nor SARA (residents’ the council design staff but not included in the consultation association) prior to the documents being drawn up. One document. The cycleway will be two way on the east side business owner described the design as a “man made of the road only and space for vehicles travelling will disaster”. be narrowed to 10 metres. Parking will be available on What also concerned them was the council staff both sides of Caledonian Rd between Edgeware Rd and looking at different options, deciding what was best for Purchas St except for the portion between Edgeware and the community and leaving out less favoured options in Canon St, which will have angle parking on the eastside the consultation stage so people can either consent or only and a narrower footpath and no parking (but grass object to something council staff have already decided on, berms) on the west. The cycleway will join Colombo St although staff said this was not the case. by turning down Purchas St, where there may be traffic St Albans Business Association Chair Malcolm Pearce lights added. said the association was concerned about the removal of street parking and the double cul de sac and would put in a submission. He said that people with mobility issues needed to be able to get access to businesses but the council was planning to remove most of the on street parks continued on page 3

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Over the past 15 years I have pours another 27,000 cars into the area, each carrying involved myself as a resident in a single person rushing through to get to the other the urban development of this city and, in particular, side. The cycleway will be of no benefit to St Albans the St Albans community. I enjoy following what best residents if we can’t safely get to it. practice urban development is happening around the For this plan to benefit local residents, the wider world and get excited about what the future will hold environment also needs to be conducive to cycling too. for me, my children and beyond. I spend much time researching what makes a happy Plan for the future healthy life and then, unfortunately, as much time Transportation planning must start focusing more reading about the decline of people’s physical and on desired future outcomes and less on our existing mental health, their social cohesion and their finances situations, however disparate the two are, as suggested (have I left anything out?). by G Koorey at the IPENZ Transportation Group International and New Zealand research suggests Technical Conference in 2012. that the way we have been designing and planning our The lack of integrated planning is very obvious cities over recent decades is leading to some unintended when you overlay the two plans... how will it work? Not negative consequences for people. well I think. All the roads planned to accommodate the This is particularly relevant in St Albans, where cycle lane are also expected to carry more vehicles in planning for the area has been primarily around the NAE. Take Trafalgar St, for example, it has a cul- cars since the 1960s. Even worse, the planning has de-sac in the cycleway plan but will be carrying more been based upon accommodating single-occupancy vehicles in the Northern Arterial plan. You don’t have commuter vehicles which today dominate our to be the brightest crayon in the box to recognise that residential community. that won’t work well. These current transport plans have been developed Health issues compartmentally. They don’t integrate with each Planned primarily around cars, these other and they definitely haven’t been developed neighbourhoods are not conducive to physical activity within a framework that addresses the bigger for either recreation or active transport. In the resulting picture of community cohesion, local infrastructure, environments, there are fewer opportunities for social intensification planning, land use, resource allocation interaction, more motor vehicle emissions contributing and transport within the large historic inner-city to poorer air quality and greater risk of road traffic residential community of St Albans. injuries, according to a report by the Public Health For the life of me, I can’t understand why CCC has Advisory Committee in April 2010. not already taken up the opportunity that has been The Northern Arterial Extension (NAE) down shaken upon them and courageously stopped short the Cranford St is something that was planned for a world practices of the past 45 years, to plan for a city of the four decades ago, it’s backward and will go nowhere future where our residential communities add to the towards achieving its desired outcome of decreasing health and happiness of all residents, including those single-occupancy vehicle commuter travel times. living in St Albans who should not be forced to live in Nor does it not fit well with the development of the St a car-dominated environment. Albans community as a healthy, safe and vibrant inner It’s great to see Mike Davidson and the Shirley city community which has been SARA’s aim for as Papanui Committee Board questioning the current long as the roading plan has been rolled around like a cycleway plan. Our community deserves better than ad tumbleweed. It is far from best practice. hoc planning, with its focus on cars. Residents need to Now the Papanui Parallel Cycleway just adds to my be involved in building communities fit for living in wonderment of the mediocrity of the vision for urban now and in the future. development in St Albans and beyond. This is not a cycleway plan, this is a concrete track tacked onto a Emma Twaddell car-dominated road, thought up without one ounce of Co-Chair, SARA resident input. As a resident in St Albans, I don’t feel safe cycling around the area at present, let alone when the NAE St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 3 continued from page 1 to cycle and could bring in cyclists from other areas to in Edgeware Rd between Cranford St and Caledonian Rd. shop in Edgeware Village, thereby offsetting the impact of The cul de sac in Trafalgar St would divide St Albans, and any apparent loss of car parks. reduce the numbers of people visiting Edgeware village so Also in the news recently, fewer and fewer children they want the council to look at alternatives for calming are cycling to school and are being driven there by cars, traffic. creating more congestion on the roads. Are the cycleways, SARA is concerned about the lack of prior consultation which cross intersections going to be safe enough for and even different parts of the council coming up with parents to let their children use the cycelways. A mother at different plans for the same street because they appear not the first consultation meeting said she wouldn’t. to be talking to each other over plans for Trafalgar St (see Cr Pauline Cotter, who represents the Shirley-Papanui Emma’s chairchat). ward, attended three consultation meetings and was The cycleway plans are likely to have an impact on other impressed with the way the community has engaged over streets – adding to their traffic load as people will not be the plan and with efforts made by council staff handling able to travel straight through Trafalgar St. Streets like issues raised by residents and business people, in particular Springfield Rd, Courtenay St, Massey Place and Dover St parking and Trafalgar St traffic. may face increased traffic, traffic they may be ill equipped to deal with. People did want the cycleway but it was working out Pamphlet circulating a way of putting it through a built up area, and causing Residents on the earmarked roads are concerned about the least amount of angst in the process, she said. Design the loss of grassy berms, the cutting down of trees, the staff would revisit the plans after all the submissions were loss of parking spaces, particularly on the eastern side of received and there could be some changes. the road and the impact it is likely to have on their housing Work has already started on the cycleway. The section values. An anonymous pamphlet circulating in Rutland in the Rutland St Reserve was opened in September. The St in mid-November talked about the “destruction” of St rest of the cycleway is expected to be completed in 2017. Albans, the loss of berms, trees and parking. The likely cost of the cycleway, one of 13 planned for Dean Chrystal, a resident of Coles Place, says that Christchurch, is around $14 million, with the costs shared residents he has spoken to generally oppose the nearby between the Government and local council. z Trafalgar St cul de sac because it severs the street off from You now have until December 14 to comment on the the heart of the community (Edgeware). They think the Papanui Parallel Cycleway Proposal, as the deadline has speed humps, narrowness and parking in Trafalgar St “is been extended to include the Caledonian St option. For already quite conducive for cyclists”. further information check the website Robert Fleming from Spokes Canterbury was supportive www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay of the planned cycleway, being part of a new infrastructure, identified during the Share an Idea sessions, to make it St Albans News safer for cyclists to travel around Christchurch. His concern was for the need for traffic to slow down in our December/January 2015 narrow streets to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists Vol 21, No 12, Issue 22 and to create liveable communities. He pointed out that most journeys people make are short ie: under 6km and The St Albans News is a free local newspaper which these are well suited to cycling if it can be made safer. The is produced by a team of volunteers. The social Papanui Parallel cycleway would encourage more people enterprise is managed by the St Albans Residents’ Association. Send your news contributions and adverts to: St Albans News, P.O. Box 21-102, Christchurch 8143 or email [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/StAlbansNews Editor: Belinda Carter Proofreaders: Belinda Carter, Liz Van Halewyn, Daph Parkins Layout, advertisement design: Maria Hayward The double cul de sac in Trafalgar St will prevent vehicles from travelling through, but cyclists and pedestrians The opinions expressed in this publication are solely remain unimpeded. There has been widespread those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect objection to this plan from business and residents. No those of the St Albans Residents’ Association. alternative has been presented. Your local property specialists

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74 Edgeware Road, Edgeware Village, Christchurch 8014 Phone: 03 377 0377 Fax: 03 379 1714 Email: [email protected] www.holmwood.co.nz St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 5 Reasons to Christmas shop in St Albans by our very own shopping on Colombo Street/Bealey corner and Coco Gifts on reporter Rutland. Support the artists and buy something crafty Pay You can get pretty much all you it Forward on Nancy Ave. Spend a tiny fortune on a small need for Christmas in St Albans: antique from Etcetera-Etcetera in Barbadoes St or an Christmas cake and mince tarts amazing ring from Hardings Jewellers in Edgeware Rd. at Ma Bakers in Edgeware Village Larger gifts can be found at Ambrose Heal furniture and or a buche de noel at Kidds Wooden Ya Know It Form Furniture, both on Barbadoes Cakes. A new bakery getting a good wrap is at Hills Rd/ St. Westminster St corner alongside Euro Gourmet Meats. Bookworms will find something to read at the Kiwi A ham at Peter Timbs butchers or turkey at SuperValue Bookshop in the mini mall or hidden amongst the treasures supermarket. in the paperback bookshop in Edgeware Road. Trim small Get your fruit and veggies at Crisp in Edgeware Village, gifts with wrapping paper and cards from Kiwi bookshop or from the St Albans Vege Co-op that distributes from and post presents off to distant relatives Beulah Church on a Wednesday morning, or produce If buying for someone keen on things automotive, visit from one of the community gardens. Placemakers in Cranford St, Piston Cranky Motors or Buy your wine at Super Liquor in Colombo Street or Edgeware Automotive. Red Electrical can sort the ‘gonna Liquor King in Cranford St. Flowers from the Flower do’ list and Edgeware Mowers will sharpen the tools for Bazaar on Innes Rd complete the Christmas table stay at home holidaymakers catching up on jobs not done If you don’t want to cook on the day, try Speights Ale during the year House in Bealey Ave or Baillies, they are sure to be open, Enjoy the holidays if you get them, don’t eat too much, or take a picnic to Abberley Park, with savouries, fruit and share your Christmas with lonely neighbours and maybe cakes from Edgeware Village. next year we’ll have a cycling map encouraging Sawyers For those last minute gifts, or for gifts at any time Arms Rd cyclists to stop and shop in St Albans. z of year, check out St Albans Pharmacy, the Gift Shop

Fresh signs for intersection The Shirley Papanui community board voted New backpackers opens in on staff recommendation in early November Bealey Avenue to replace give way signs at the intersection of Roosevelt and Malvern Streets with give way signs. Helping to ease the shortage of budget-priced Yes, you did read that right - however they will be tourist accommodation in Christchurch, a large more prominent give way signs and will come with backpackers complex opened recently behind traffic islands, at a cost of around $55,000. Work Speights Ale House in Bealey Avenue. is expected to be completed some time before It can cater for up to 300 people at any one time the middle of next year. It remains to be seen in a mixture of rooms, rooms with ensuites and whether that slows down the traffic and reduces bunk rooms, along with communal facilities such the accident rate, which has been the highest for as kitchens and bathrooms. the ward, or whether stronger measures, such as stop signs would make the intersection safer. The council has been consulting over that intersection since before the earthquakes, most recently in Massage centre moves 2014, but road repairs in the area have delayed its implementation. to Mairehau

Christchurch Therapeutic Massage Centre is now Pool open for summer in brand new premises at 9 Shirley Rd, Mairehau, Abberley Park’s toddler’s pool opened again on between Firestone and Shirley Primary School, November 14. Make the most of the pool and the about 150 metres from their former art deco park while the summer lasts. The more people cottage at 229 Hills Road. The team of five massage use the pool the more the community has a case therapists, who specialise in remedial massage, for the pool to be maintained by the Christchurch post earthquake stress relief and pregnancy City Council. The pool will close for the season on massage have been joined by acupuncturist Matiu March 31, 2016. Pearson. Page 6 St Albans News December/January 2015 Edgeware Village gets springclean by Sandra Wilson There is nothing better than to wake up on a sunny Saturday morning and go and help clean up your local community; this is what I call the feel-good factor and is exactly what St Albans community groups did on Saturday 10 October. Local SuperValue proprietor, Stephen Anderson asked Edgeware Village Group, Packe Street Park and St Albans Residents’ Association to help clean up the area visible from Edgeware Road, the main route through Edgeware Village shopping with rakes, shovels, rubbish bags, A lot of hands made a big difference area. wheelbarrows and tools, mucking in a short time. The efforts of the This has become an annual event in together, pulling weeds, cutting group were then further rewarded for the community groups, who tackle back bushes and removing rubbish with gifts from the local pharmacy, ivy at SuperValue, clean up around from Edgeware Village, aided by the liquor store and video shop, which the old Mitre 10 site and areas on the excellent plant knowledge of Packe St was really touching. other side of the road. There was also Park volunteers. Like most community groups, local the lane beside Domino’s with heaps At lunchtime, the St Albans businesses want the message spread of rubbish to attend to and, finally, the Residents’ Association’s pop-up that they care for their village and clean-up of the gutters. barbecue turned up with lunch, enjoy being part of a close network Participants, aged from two to supplied—and grilled—by the of people who work hard to keep St 87 years old, armed themselves SuperValue proprietor himself. Albans a safe, pleasant and friendly suburb to live and work in. z

Learn to swim Mairehau Library Inc Council fixes park The library is run by local volunteers cess pool The St Albans Swim Club is and has an excellent selection of adult Things are looking up at St Albans and children’s books and DVDs. The offering a summer ‘learn Park. Christchurch City Council has Children’s Library is currently seeking finally taken action on the cesspool to swim’ programme with volunteers to take on a once a fortnight affordable lessons, adult lane place on the roster. of water that has gathered next swimming and barbecue Monday to Friday to the children’s playground in nights at Shirley Intermediate 2.00pm to 4.00pm St Albans Park for the last four School Heated Pools. Monday Saturday years, a nearby resident reports. A to Thursday 4-5.30pm. To enrol 10.00am to 2.00pm damaged drainpipe, easily fixed, Access from Kensington Avenue or was responsible for the brown and email: [email protected] Patrick Street green sludge and slime on top.

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Baillies changes hands Long time St Albans resident (and yes, former All Black captain in the 1970s) Tane Norton has bought Baillies from the O’Keefes, who relocated it from Cathedral Square to Edgeware Village, along with some of its fittings, a few years ago after Warners Hotel was badly damaged in the earthquakes. Prior to this he has been associated with Speights Ale House in Bealey Ave.

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Don’t just go into Peter Timbs butchery and Hotel planned for St Albans order half a dozen sausages. In the recent NZ It’s fenced off at the moment and work has yet to begin, but apparently the site at eastern corner sausage competition run by Retail Meat NZ of Barbadoes and Bealey Avenue is destined to their fancy bangers won eight medals, including become more accommodation for visitors and two gold, two silver and four bronze. tourists.

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Heat Pumps NOW a small business operating from St Albans, is this year’s supreme winner in The David Awards: heroes in small business. They also took out the Most Outstanding Fledgling Business category and the Most Community- Minded Business categories. The trophy takes the form of a golden slingshot used by David to defeat Goliath. From left to right: Director Blair Ashdowne, Administrator Emily Ashdowne, For more information visit: Installer James Coates, Technician Sarah Caughley, Communications www.thedavidawards.co.nz Cameron Taylor, and Accounts Kahla Brooks. Page 8 St Albans News December/January 2015 Residents’ Association appoints new treasurer Hi, I’m Peter McDonald. I’m honoured and excited professional sports players kicking balls at Malvern Park to join the St Albans Residents’ Association board as – the people who live here are friendly and outgoing. The treasurer. area’s diverse but there’s still a strong sense of security I’m 27 years old and have been a proud St Albans and community. resident for a few years now, residing with a group of I joined the St Albans Resident Association’s board friends in one of those beautiful, traditional, yet sometimes chilly villas that our neighbourhood can be known for. By day, I’m in the Deal Advisory team at KPMG assisting privately owned businesses in Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region Stwhether Albans they need News to buy, sell, partner or fund October 2011 — Page 11 their business. I’m Canterbury born and bred, originally born in Christchurch and then growing up in the small South Canterbury village of Pleasant Edgeware Point, where my family still resides. Following my boarding school years at Timaru Boys’ Mowers & Chainsaws High, I went on to graduate with a Bachelor For all your outdoor power needs of Commerce after four years’ study at the University of Canterbury. WE HAVE MOVED TO Outside of work, I am a passionate sportsperson, recently playing four years for the 237 Westminster Street West Melton Division 1 rugby team. I’m actively involved as I’m passionatePh about 366 making 3924 sure council decisions in sport whether it be playing social touch, squash, cricket andwww.edgewaremowers.co.nz changes affecting St Albans will still allow residents and tennis or running marathons. Did I mention I also love to enjoy the neighbourhood. I strongly believe that watching almost any sport! any changes made to the way our suburb is set up and Whenever time permits, I try to get down to our family structured must be good for the people who live their lives holiday home in Twizel to spend time on one of the ski here. fields;OL,KNL^HYL or lakes close by. But leading a busy life means most NickyHopefully, I willWagner be able to put some of my professional of my time is spent around Christchurch. skillsNATIO to NgoodAL PARTY use - I’mMP a quick thinker and I can decipher I thoroughly enjoy living in St Albans – it’s proximity and cutDo through come whatand canvisit often be confusing and somewhat to the city :WVY[Z)HYand my workplace was what drew me here but unnecessarilyme at my scary office numbers and jargon when it comes to since settling I have discovered that the suburb has much council regulatory paperwork. more to offer. There’s a mix of people, properties and [email protected] am looking forward to working alongside the skilled businesses and while I don’t have a family myself – it’s teamPh: 03 of 365 board 8297 members who love this area and what it 222 Bealey Ave, Christchurch obvious “Thewhy the area’s oneTiny of the most Bardesirable for those stands for. I’m always keen to hear from people in the with kids. with the neighbourhood and feedback, good or bad, is always The St Albans streets are full of life – whether it’s appreciated. www.national.org.nz z weekendBig sausage Atmosphere” sizzles, people walking their dogs or trade 18 Pokies skills Building-Carpentry Painting-Plastering PoolOn time, every TableElectrical-Plumbing time Paperhanging Waterblasting TABFor the POD sale and & TAB TERMINALGeneral Handyman installation of and much more Mitsubishi and Trade Skills Fujitsu Heat 7O!Pumps Phone  Call Blair, 3777393 Peter on 332-6274 Beside Sema’s Restaurant

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On site parking, SCL Lab, physio and counselling NEW: Enrolled under 13’s FREE from 1/07/15 250 Springfi eld Rd, ph 3559119, www.stalbansmc.co.nz Page 10 St Albans News December/January 2015 Telling the story of Chippenham Lodge by Belinda Carter part of the original Springfield Farm. Walton and Horace Simpson Brown in Hidden down a long driveway The bricks used in building the 1883, changed hands to John Greyson in Brown’s Road, the imposing but mansion were originally imported for shortly afterwards and when he went ageing brick mansion Chippenham use in the Lyttelton rail tunnel. The bankrupt, Dr Walter Thomas became Lodge has an interesting social and pair didn’t stay long and three years the owner. architectural history. So much so it later the house was in the hands of Thomas Peacock repurchased the is worthy of a book and one has just Thomas Hassal and Robert Jackson property in 1895 but sold to Walter been written by a former resident, and his sister’s family, the Myttons, and Mary Moore in 1902. In 1922, Dave Welch. who extended the house. They rented Thomas James Maling, who had it out in 1870 to , the first already developed Abberley, when it lawyer to be trained in New Zealand. was a house and not a park, bought In 1875 the Myttons (the husband, as women could not own property then) sold to , their neighbour at Hawkesbury. He never lived there but purchased the property on behalf of two of his sisters. One, Theresa, was married to , after whom the road was named Chippenham Lodge was designed and who later became Chippenham Lodge is set in a lovely garden. The by well-known early Canterbury MP for St Albans table on the lawn is set for Christmas dinner 2009. architect Benjamin Woolfield before returning to Mountfort for the well-to-do Goldney the United States. The other, Augusta, the house and two acres. He was a brothers in 1862. They had earlier was the wife of Henry Webb. founding director of Pyne Gould and purchased the land that was formerly The house, passed to Richard Guinness. He didn’t hold on to the place for long, unlike the next owner Sir Hugh Acland who lived at Chippenham for nearly 40 years. He was a member of the Peel Forest Acland family, who later employed a young governess who became a director of Shakespearian productions in Christchurch and a famous author of crime fiction, Ngaio Marsh. She is buried at Peel Forest. Basil and Aileen Glubb purchased the house in 1961 and in 1963 it was turn of the Wood family and their five children who stayed till 1971. In 1971, a keen-eyed Press proofreader spotted a newspaper ad for a seven-room property and helped to put in a prompt offer. He/she was part of a small group, influenced Anyone for tennis? Norris family members play in front of the house in the by James K Baxter’s community at early 1890s. Photo: Norris collection, Christchurch City Council archive. Jerusalem, looking for a place to set St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 11 Chippenham Lodge continued up one of New Zealand’s first urban, of families, rent strikes, leaky roofs non-religious communes. etc but regenerated in 1994 with the This group, which also went on formation of the Heartwood Trust to own properties in Mansfield Ave and the return of some early members and Cricklegrass in Oxford, would to live in the house. play a significant part in changes that Chippenham was badly damaged bubbled up from the 1960s onwards. in the earthquakes, losing its Over the last 42 years, the commune chimneys in September 2010 and has been involved in social, political suffering more damage in February and environmental issues including: 2011 and later quakes. • the setting up of the first The community wants to see the women’s refuge in New Zealand building restored but are looking • the start of Four Avenues High for alternative accommodation that School, an early alternative better suits a 21st century commune. education facility It remains one of the longest surviving producing magazines and urban intentional communities in the • Like many other old brick homes, newsletters including the first world. z Chippenham suffered significant issue of Mushroom and NZ “Chippenham Lodge”—Linked damage in the earthquakes of 2010- environment magazine. A 2011 but it remains standing, with a in History can be obtained through number of early issues of ‘Stann’, little support. Kiwi Bookshop. or St Albans Neighbourhood If you have further information, News, were also designed on the commune, Rod Donald, a schoolboy writer Dave Welch would like to computer there visitor and later Green MP, and hear from you. You can reach him A number of individuals who lived Murray Webb, New Zealand cricketer at [email protected]. there or visited, included Marion turned cartoonist. We hear he is writing another Hobbs, a Labour minister who was a As a commune it did have its book about the utopian ideas of the founding member of the Chippenham down periods with high turnover community. New rugby building looking good The fences have come down in Rutland St, revealing some lovely old oak trees and a brand new building for Canterbury Rugby with offices, training facilities and some off street parking. The building was designed by Ian Athfield Architects. According to an unofficial Rugby Park facebook page, office staff have already moved in, so an official opening can’t be too far away. The old stone gateway at the corner of Rutland St and Malvern Street remains as a formal entrance.

Car park resurfaced Parking in car parks with potholes and a rough surface is not a pleasant experience, especially in winter when water pools in them and it makes things difficult for the less mobile. So shoppers at the Warrington/ Barbadoes St corner are smiling after the carpark was resurfaced recently. Page 12 St Albans News December/January 2015 St Albans Community Access to Mairehau Library tricky School parking is causing a headache for some users Choir in concert of Mairehau Library now that St Francis of Assisi School by John Williams (formerly Our Lady of Fatima School) has opened a The combined singing and playing performances of pathway from the school to Kensington Ave, Mairehau St Albans Community Choir—under the directorship Library volunteers say. of Heather Gladstone—and the Christchurch Accordion Don’t try and visit the library in the middle of the Orchestra—under the leadership of David Thorne—put afternoon during school terms. “Between 2.30pm and on a late afternoon concert at a full St Paul’s Church in 3.15pm parents cars line both sides of the street as they Harewood Road on Sunday, November 8. collect their children from school,” Lorna Szentivanyi The 90-minute concert, “Sensational Songs and says. “Unfortunately this problem is unlikely to go away.” Sounds,” featured many well-known songs such as “I’ll The school was formed by the merger of two schools, Tell My Ma,” “Lida Rose,” “The Last Thing On My Mind,” Our Lady of Fatima and St Paul’s, after two Catholic and rousing performances of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” parishes merged. and “Kalinka” from the choir and sensational accordion However, there is access to the library from Patrick St orchestra performances of “I Got Plenty of Nothing,” and parking is available behind the building. “Holy City” and many more equally memorable numbers. The Mairehau Library in Kensington Avenue is a The audience was also treated to some very beautiful volunteer-run community library that has been serving the solo singing from Carol Smith who was accompanied St Albans and Mairehau residents for over half a century by Joe Keller playing guitar. The show was rounded out The children’s library was built by volunteers in 1961 and with combined audience, choir and orchestra playing and the adult library opened in 1964. singing, including “Maori Battalion” and “We’ll Meet The library receives an annual grant from the City Again.” Great enjoyment by all followed by a lovely light Council, dependent on the number of books issued. supper. Applications to charitable organisations help with the Donations received from the appreciative audience will purchase of the latest books and DVDs and to cover costs. be donated to Ronald McDonald House. z “The past 18 months have been a difficult time for the library. While the pumping station was being built in front access was limited and some members stopped coming. That work is now complete and the area in front has been landscaped,” Lorna says. The library is open Monday to Friday from 2.00– 4.00 pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm. There is a small charge for books and DVDs. Children’s books are free. New members are welcome. People interested in becoming library volunteers phone Lorna on 980 1225. z

Papanui Library reopens after repairs The Papanui Library reopened to the public on 13 October 2015 following repairs, which took two months. The ceiling is now intact for the first time since before the earthquakes. As well as replacing the ceiling tiles, repairs included lighting and insulation, external painting, and window, AFS host families wanted wall panel and entrance foyer repairs. Is currently seeking host families for high school Papanui Customer Service Desk, which had students arriving at the end of January for six or 10 been operating from a temporary location at months. Students come from Europe, Asia and the the rear of the building, also returned to its usual Americas. AFS is a worldwide student exchange location at the front of the building, located at the not-for-profit organisation founded in 1947 to corner of Restell Street and Langdons Road. The promote peace and cultural understanding. Shirley-Papanui community board, which had Student profiles can be viewed on the AFS website: been meeting at the Fendalton Service Centre, is afs.org.nz. For more information phone Lorna 980 now meeting again in Papanui. z 1225 or Joanna 0800 600 300. z St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 13 Dancers fire up street Reformed Church starts rebuilding in Cornwall Street

Artists drawing of the new Reformed Church in Cornwall St by Jessica Gough During the February 2011 earthquake the Reformed Church of Christchurch building at 63 Cornwall Street was badly damaged and could no longer be used for services or Fire on Street, an Indian dance group based in other church activities. Since that time, the congregation Christchurch, show their energetic moves at the Diwali has been renting facilities from a Seventh Day Adventist Festival at Labour weekend, The group, known for its group in Grants Rd, Papanui. Bollywood –style street dancing, practices most weeks The old building was built in 1963, so the congregation at the St Albans Community Centre. z has a long history within the St Albans community. A new church building with a design optimized for the present and planned ministries of the congregation was clearly the way forward for re-establishing the BUILDING DREAMS congregation within our St Albans Community. Grace Builders Ltd have been awarded the contract to construct the new church building. The total cost for the demolition of the old structure and the rebuilding of the new one is currently estimated at $2.7million. Demolition commenced on August 24, with piling in September, and the build is estimated to take 40 weeks. For more information visit the website: christchurch.rcnz.org.nz z

The St Albans News relies We Cover it All! on your contributions. • New Builds • Alterations Please send your articles, • Bathrooms letters and notices to: • Renovations • Repairs and maintenance [email protected] • Free Quotes • Top Workmanship The deadline for the next www.jacksonbuilding.co.nz issue is Monday Contact Jason M 027 430 2780 E [email protected] Jackson building January 18 Page 14 St Albans News December/January 2015 Malvern Park Fitness Trail proposed by Belinda Carter running track, put his hand up to manage the fitness trail. The Christchurch City Council has produced a concept This trail is one of the 21 projects identified as goals as part plan for the Malvern Park Fitness trail but the St Albans of the St Albans strategy for rebuilding the community. Residents’ Association (SARA) fears that the original plan Find out more about these on our website:www.stalbans. for the trail may lose its inclusiveness unless the type of gen.nz. equipment planned is reconsidered. Earlier this year Pete presented a proposal to the Shirley The trail, as designed by the council, includes multiple Papanui Community Board and council staff drew up pieces of equipment, a mixture of what appears to be high their own concept plans. At a board meeting last month tech gym equipment and other timbered pieces, in three members said they would like to see the community work key spots around the edge of Malvern Park in Innes Rd with the occupants of Rugby Park (Canterbury Rugby) on (see plan below). The planned equipment and the surface the trail. of the trail (grass) does not appear suitable for everyone to The proposal is subject to council approval and funding make full use of it. from the community or sponsors will enable suitable However, Pete Brady, a senior ranger with DOC and equipment to be installed. keen runner, who is project managing the fitness trail Editor’s comment: It would be good for the community for the St Albans Residents Association was pleased that if the trail could be used by both the rugby players, council had taken up the plan but a little disappointed who train next door, as well as your neighbour in her that it did not include equipment that could be used by wheelchair. However, it might not be possible to provide those with a disability. The original intention was to create equipment and surfacing that meets all community needs something that was inclusive, catering for all levels of and the needs of high performance athletes in the same fitness and ability. place. Perhaps there needs to be separate equipment for He says that the concept drawings are “indicative only” different purposes indicated by colour coding or a refocus and he hopes that the council will take expert advice to on SARA’s original intention for the facility. ensure the equipment can be used by those with a disability. If you would like to have your say about the fitness trail and The need for such a facility was first raised during a the equipment being used, consultation on the fitness trail survey run by SARA in 2012, following the earthquakes runs until Monday 14 December 2015 and can be made via in 2010 and 2011, during which several respondents asked the Council’s website: http://www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/ for outdoor fitness equipment. Pete, who had suggested a have-your-say/whats-happening-now/consultations/ z

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MALVERN PARK PROPOSED FITNESS TRAIL Original Plan Size: A3 LANDSCAPE CONCEPT PLAN ISSUE. 1 11/2015 St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 15 Remembering Donald NICKY WAGNER McClure, 1974-2015 MP FOR CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL by Anjie Connon and Greig Bainbridge Phone: 03 365 8297 Former St Albans resident Donald McClure died of Address: 103 Salisbury St, Christchurch 8013 stomach cancer early this year and members of the football Email: [email protected] club he belonged to recently held a match at Ferrymead Website: www.nickywagner.co.nz Park in his honour. Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by Donald was a top kiwi bloke, straight to the point and Nicky Wagner MP, 103 Salisbury Street, Christchurch. just getting on with it. A member of the Dux de Lux football club for many years, one day he found out he had terminal stomach cancer and let friends know of his illness www.national.org.nz on social media. He passed away in a matter of months. The lads that played both with and against him decided to have a memorial cup, the Donald McClure Memorial trophy, made to remember their friend and fellow • WOF, servicing & full footballer. mechanical repairs Tommy O’Donaghue and Sheridan Cattermole from the • Competitive hourly rate Glenbyre Football Club secured the use of Ferrymead Park • Latest diagnostic and sorted the social media side. St Albans Community 25 Canon Street equipment Centre (SARA) provided the community trailer barbecue. 377 1133 • Courtesy cars The day itself was sunny but cool, with a howling wind • Open Saturday blowing end to end. There was an excellent turnout on both sides, including quite a number of old Dux De Lux https://www.facebook.com/pages/Edgeware-Automotive/148457168640223 faces, some of whom had travelled from out of town for the match. Four 30 minute periods were played, with a www.edgeauto.co.nz resulting score of 6-6. A prizegiving was held at the Glenbyre Tavern where players and friends heard from Donald’s family, who were also present. A great day to remember friend and teammate: Donald McClure Feb 1974 - March 2015. z

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According to Odette Gallagher, SACP’s Head Teacher, Chair of SACP’s Parent Board Sarah Rynearson paid the most significant change and cause for celebration was the tribute to the preschool’s longest serving teacher by increase in new families which she attributed to the Preschool’s crediting the success of the preschool to her long term new policy to offer free child care to two year olds. commitment and dedication. “The community has responded well to this opportunity “Odette is involved in every aspect of our operations and we’re delighted to see the positive impact this has had including administration, governance, management, within the preschool,” said Mrs Gallagher. “We have a teaching, and fundraising. We are truly blessed to have dynamic environment with a range of ages from two year her in our community working tirelessly for our kids.” olds to five years olds. We’ve really enjoyed watching the Mrs Rynearson said both Doreen and Odette’s service older children embrace the younger ones. It’s a fantastic reflected the calibre of the preschool. learning experience for them.” “It’s really important for children to have consistency Other changes have included a makeover inside to in early childhood education and we’ve been very lucky create a more natural environment for the children. to retain such fantastic staff. There’s a special atmosphere “We’re aiming for less plastic and more natural here and we will continue in our efforts for it to remain so.” materials which we are slowly building up. It’s all about SACP has operated as a not for profit community early creating a more authentic environment and we believe childhood centre for 30 years. Its mission is to encourage it’s really important to keep everything real including the and empower children to be independent, compassionate, experiences we offer the kids.” happy and confident, life-long learners. z Edible Garden Happy 88th Botany Bill Awards return Do you know someone in St Albans who produces bountiful crops of fruit and veggies from a garden in their back yard? Nominate them for an edible garden award. This successful event is now in its third year and is a partnership between the Christchurch City Council Shirley Papanui Community Board and the Christchurch Horticultural Society. It is currently only open to gardens in the Shirley Papanui ward area. The aim of the awards is to encourage the production of vegetable and fruit gardens within residential properties, community organisations and schools. The perfect edible garden is not sought, but a garden that is used, produces a variety of fruit and vegetables and is sustainable year after year. Bill Sykes celebrated his 88th birthday in Packe St park Nominations close on February 19. Every nominee with a cake organised by friends. Nicknamed Botany will receive a visit in early March from judges from the Bill, he knows an awful lot about plants.. Horticultural Society, who will talk to the gardener, share knowledge, learn and celebrate the work that is being done. Packe Street Park’s Christmas event The awards ceremony will be held in April and all The 19th Christmas event at the Packe St Park is being participants will receive a certificate. held on Sunday, December 6 starting at 4.30pm with a free To download a nomination form, go to www.chsgardens. barbecue, clowns and music. The Park’s new HQ will be co.nz and www.ccc.govt.nz/ediblegardens or visit the ceremoniously opened too. This is followed by an hour of Papanui Service Centre. carol singing, led by the St Albans Community Choir and Contact Trevor Cattermole (Strengthening Communities guests under the baton of Heather Gladstone. Santa may Advisor) for further information: Tel 03 941-5407 Cell 027 call in. If wet, visitors will be redirected via the park’s 706- 9016 or email [email protected] z notice board. z St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 17 Making our city friendly for people by Nicky Wagner I have sponsored a piece of research to be conducted September marked five years since the first earthquake, by Professor Bronwyn Hayward from the University and as we reflect on the time that has passed we can see how of Canterbury that will look at how child-friendly our city is regenerating into a safer, more environmentally- Christchurch is. This is a wonderful and interesting conscious and people-friendly city. project, and I look forward to reading Professor Hayward’s I recently had the honour of turning the first sod on findings. We have an opportunity to improve how people the new St John hub on Durham Street. This new facility of all ages interact with our city and this will help give us is being built on the site of the former central city St a better idea of what can be done. John’s building. Its close proximity to the new Justice and As you start to think about your holiday plans, be sure Emergency Services Precinct will help further improve to fit in a trip to the new Margaret Mahy Playground. The the coordination of emergency services in Christchurch. playground is part of the Avon-Otakaro precinct and will The modern design is not only more sustainable, but be open for people to enjoy over Christmas. This people- also incorporates best practice while at the same time friendly facility will be a great place for families to spend providing efficient service to patients. St John is a long- time over summer and I encourage you all to take a look standing charity in our community and they do a fantastic these holidays. job. With Christmas fast approaching, it is great to be In August, the Minister of Transport, Hon Simon out in the warmer weather and to see our community Bridges, visited Christchurch to open the most recently regenerating. Our city is regaining its vibrancy, its creative completed section of the Uni-Cycle urban cycleway. This side, and its connectedness. I cannot wait to see what the is an initiative part funded by both the government and the future holds. Christchurch City Council to provide a cycle link into the Have an enjoyable and safe holiday season, and all the city and its surrounding suburbs from the University of best for the New Year. Canterbury in Ilam. This is a great piece of infrastructure Merry Christmas, that will help to safely connect young people to the heart Nicky z of the city.

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The St Albans History Group wants tenants. Contact Right House 0800 744 569, any skill level. Contacts: Kate 027 446 0138 or to make copies of any photos or records EnergySmart 0800 777 111 or Community Lynne 382 2572 of earlier St Albans homes, businesses, Energy Action Charitable Trust: 0800 GET Merivale Elite6: Every Thursday at personalities or locations. Anyone who could WARM (0800 438 9276) 7:30am—8:30am (Arrive 7:20am to order help with this project should contact Brian Swim lessons. The family-friendly St a drink and/or breakfast). At McDonald’s Spear for further information. His email Albans swimming club offers affordable Merivale, 217 Papanui Rd, Christchurch 8014. address is: [email protected] swimming lessons in Shirley Intermediate www.elite6.co.nz/merivale/ Packe St Park and Commmunity School’s laned, heated pool. The club often SARA Garden Working Bee and Afternoon Tea: has a barbecue at the lessons. Lessons run Thursdays 2 to 4pm. from Monday to Thursdays, from 4-5.30pm. Local residents needed to lead and/ St Albans Community Pre-school: For more information email: or join local community projects: See the Westminster St/Thames St Cnr. For more [email protected] St Albans Community Strategy 2013-2023 information contact Odette on 03 355 9396 Highland Dancing: For boys and girls for ideas of how you can help out in the aged four years and above. Saturdays from St Albans Leisure Group is an older community. Contact [email protected] 9.30-11am during school term at Scottish adult’s recreation group that provides social for more information. Society Hall, corner Edgeware and Caledonian contact and activities for its members. Contact St Albans Community BBQ Trailer Roads, For more information contact: Cushla Wendy at [email protected] is available to hire for events. FREE to any St Piesse at [email protected] FREE INSULATION Warm Up New Albans resident to use for a street level event. Canterbury Embroiderers’ Guild, Enquires to [email protected] Zealand: Healthy Homes projects provide Hammersley Community Centre. 11 Amos St Albans Residents Association free ceiling and underfloor insulation for Place, off Marshlands Road. Groups meet Community Discussion and Management low-income households occupied by people Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. Workdays with projects Committee Meeting. Second Tuesday of each with health needs related to cold, damp and tutored classes held during the year. All month at 7pm. St Albans Community Centre. housing. Available to home owners and welcome who enjoy any form of stitching at All welcome. Earthquake Support Future soccer Earthquake Support Coordinators the property. External windows or doors do A public meeting is being held are available to assist people navigate through not open, shut or lock properly. at 7.30pm on December 8 in the wide range of services involved in repairing In the Know is a question-and-answer Baillies Bar in Edgeware Village and rebuilding people’s homes and lives. The based service that aims to make it easier and to discuss the future direction of Coordinators work with you to access as little faster for residents to get information about the rapidly growing St Albans or as much help as you need. Earthquake the residential rebuild and repair process. It Support Coordinators can meet with you can be found online at: www.intheknow.org.nz Shirley Football Club. Come anywhere you choose – your home, place or contact Leanne at CanCERN on 027 655 to the meeting to meet other of work, or other location. The assistance is 5665 for more information. members and talk about the free and confidential and can be contacted on Red Cross club’s strategic plan and how 0800 777 846 becoming an incorporated Residential Advisory Service (RAS) New Zealand Red Cross help is still society will help it grow even 03 379 7027 – 0800 777 299 available in Christchurch further. The Residential Advisory Service provides Pack and Move. To assist households free, independent help to residential property in greater Christchurch with limited or no owners who are facing challenges in getting insurance who are moving house because of their home repaired or rebuilt after it has been the earthquakes. Up to $750 per household Mary Potter Talk Series damaged by the Canterbury Earthquakes. For paid directly to the moving company Mary Potter talks are now more information, go to: www.advisory.org.nz Storage Grant. To assist earthquake being held on the first Monday Need help to find help? Feeling affected homeowners and renters who have of the month at 1.30pm. The distressed and overwhelmed right now? had to vacate their property and pay for speaker on December 6 is Call the Canterbury Support Line 0800 777 storage anytime since 4th September 2010 Shannon Morris from ASPIRE 846 open 7 days from 9am to 11pm. Talking and have exhausted other financial assistance CANTERBURY. She will bring can help. Call 0800 777 846 to be referred to to pay for storage. Up to $1,000 per household her mobile shop and talk To assist free and confidential advice. Independent Advice Grant. about their total mobility service. is a CanCERN project. homeowners in the Red/Green TC3 Zones Let’s Find and Fix There is no talk in January. On Call 0800 233 551. Let’s Find And Fix specifically or who have over $100k of damage with targets those homes where there are holes in obtaining assistance on what to do with the February 1, Dave Wilkinson, an external walls, the roof or floor, or plastic used earthquake-damaged property. Up to $750 ex-policeman will speak about as cladding. Problems with drainage where per Household. For more information go to: safety in the community. Parking the toilet backs up, or there is raw sewerage/ www.redcross.org.nz and click on Canterbury is available at 442 Durham St waste water or polluted liquefaction lying on or phone 0800 754 726 North. Gold Coin donation. St Albans News December/January 2015 — Page 19 St Albans News Classifieds Volunteering SERVICES accommodation in our community. Ph. 3854789www.boutiquestays.co.nz ph.385 Canterbury Help is available for anyone Aakland Carpet Cleaning: Carpets 4789 and Upholstery Cleaned. Super cleaned from Painting & Decorating EQC who's involved in supporting $15/room. Over 25 years experience. Phone Accredited. Opt out work, Project volunteers. 388 3314. Management, Gib Fixing. Plastering. Piling, It's worth checking out the Bookkeeper: Help with getting your building work. References, Est. 50 Years, Ph ‘Managing Volunteers’ section Mark 021 171 1586 or John 027 432 9870 accounts sorted for an accountant, startup, of Volunteering Canterbury's cashflow, budgeting and funding applications. Painting and Decorating: Internal/ Call Carole 021 264 5772 external. 22 years experience plastering. website at www.volcan.org.nz Cat Feeding Service: $10 per day by Owner operator, efficient service, locally reliable trustworthy cat lover. Phone Donna based. Phone or text Mark at 027 434 3300 3777 659 or text 027 5270499. referees Microwave oven repairs from St Albans Community available on request. $35 at your home or business. Qualified, Centre Computer Guru: Highest quality experienced technician. Ph Alan 385-3830 computer servicing, fixing all hardware/ 027 646 1425 or microwaves.co.nz Manager’s hours software problems, installations, advice and St Albans Community BBQ Trailer If you want to make contact with more. Servicing St Albans for five years. is available to hire for events. FREE to any St the centre manager, Sandra Callouts start at $40/hr. Offsite repairs $20/ Albans resident to use for a street level event. Wilson for bookings etc the hrs. Phone Ron 379 3061 or 021 0243 7398 Enquires to [email protected] easiest way is to email or [email protected] Talking Therapy: Registered Psycho- [email protected]. Door Specialist: Repairs, adjustments therapists, 178 Harewood Road, Papanui, nz and installation of all doors and locks, ranch Christchurch. Ph: 354 8045, fax: 3548042, or visit the centre. slider wheels and locks, garage doors. http://www.talkingtherapy.co.nz/ Sandra’s hours have changed to Qualified Tradesman. Ph Stewart 365 2969 Local Writer: Orphaned Islands (Un) or 021 185 4055 poetry. Offbeat short, short stories. Funny, the following: Gardening: Ants’ Lawn and Garden poignant, quirky and different. Monday 8am - 5pm services, reasonable rates, WINZ quotes ph: orphanedislandsunpoetry.com Tuesday 4pm - 6.30pm 980 4070 Garden Weeder Required. I am look- Wednesday 4pm - 6.30pm Glazier, Glass repairs, pet doors, mirrors, ing for someone to week my garden. Initially Thursday 4pm - 6.30pm new glazing, conservatory roofs, pensioner one day every week/fortnight during Spring/ discount. 40 yrs experienced tradesman. Call Summer and then monthly during Autumn/ Bill on 981 1903, mobile 022 413 3504 Winter. Would ideally suit a high school stu- Gentle exercise for mums Heat Pump Installer. On time, every dent or retiree. Local area. Please contact me time. Call Blair 377 7393 at: [email protected] and bubs A new, 45 minute Long lasting shiny hair exercise class for “Mums and Hairdresser: TUITION colour, organic based ammonia free, good Bubs is being held weekly on for you, good for the environment. Great Clarinet, Sax, Flute, Guitar, Bass, Saturday mornings at the St haircuts. The Lounge Organic Hairdressing, & Piano—Experienced local teachers. Albans Community Centre. 80 Derby St, ph 379 6368 Ph Nicola and Ivan 377 1753 The trainer focuses on Mums Eyelash Extensions: $30 for limited Meditative Yoga. St Albans Community wanting gentle exercise without time only (includes aftercare info & brush). Centre 1047 Colombo St, Edgeware. worrying about childminders, Perfect for everyday use or special Thursdays 10 – 11.30am. Gentle, enjoyable, so children and babies come occasions with no more smudging mascara! relaxing, ideal for mature bodies, fuller along too. 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