Community Noticeboard

FreshChoice Barrington offers a free Community Notice Board both here and on television screens instore.  If you would like us to tell people about your event send a powerpoint slide for screening on the instore screens or email the details of the event to news@freshchoicebarrington.co.nz.

February

Christchurch United Football Club

Barrington Big Fun

Sunday 28th February, 11.30am - 2.30pm
Barrington Park, Barrington Street

Barrington Big Fun is a free, active and entertaining day for all the family. Local community groups, sports clubs and schools will be running food, 'have-a-go', craft and information stalls.  We will also be showcasing local talent on the stage and offering loads of free activities for the cildren. Kindly support by the Spreydon Heathcote Community Board and the Recreation & Sports Unit at the Christchurch City Council.
If your community group, sports club or school is in the Spreydon area and would like to be involved in this event please contact Sarah on 941 5107 or sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz by Wednesday 13 January 2010.

Sydenham Rugby Football League Club

2010 JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS
Mini Under 7-9yrs Mod 11 & 12yrs boys and girls & 13-15yrs boys

Waltham Pool - Wed 17th February, 7pm - 8.30pm
Free swim & sausage sizzle

Bradford Park, Milton St - Sun 21st & 28th February, 11am - 12.30pm
Free sausage sizzle

SENIORS
Pre-season training & registrations: Tue 5.45pm
Bradford Park or contact club and leave details

Contact Details:  Ph 379-6954, Fax 377 8889, Email sydenhamrflc@gmail.com

March

Spreydon Indoor Bowls Club

Indoor bowls played in the Centennial Hall on the corner of Sparks Road and Lyttelton Street.

Monday & Thursday nights at 7.30pm
Season begins 1st March 2010

New players welcome - Free coaching available
Contact phone numbers 942 8643 or 339 0601

Whareora House of Life

Barrington Community House - OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday 3 March, 10am - 11.30am

Come and see what we offer, meet other users of the House and share ideas for the future.
All welcome.

Art on the Causeway

Presented by The Town & Country Society of Artists Inc

48th Annual Exhibition
6th & 7th March, 10am - 6pm
Mt Pleasant Community Centre

with guest artists: Stepanie Crisp, Marjorie Ball, Sally Munnings

All paintings on display are by artists from throughout Canterbury.
All works are for sale.
Admission $2.00

May

Selwyn Hockey Club 100 Years

Fri 7th, Sat 8th, Sun 9th May 2010

Registration contact: www.selwynhockeyclub.co.nz 03 942 6650

General

Spreydon Garden Club

Members meet the 2nd Monday of the month, 1:30pm at St James Church Hall, Cnr Bewdley & Barrington Streets.

All exhibits must be staged by 1:45pm.
There is a schedule available listing the classes for exhibits.
Every month we have a guest speaker.
Twice a year we have bus trips to visit gardens outside our area.
Mid-winter and Christmas we have a luncheon.
We have our Flower Show on the 2nd Monday in September at the Church Hall.

New members welcome.
We would appreciate more men joining the club as the two we have are very much in the minority.
Contact Betty 332-6002 or Gwen 332-7590

LittleKIDZ Pre-School Music

You are invited to attend LittleKIDZ Pre-School Music at
St James Presbyterian Church, Cnr Bewdley & Barrington Streets, Spreydon

9.30am Tuesdays in school term time followed by morning tea.

Enquiries: phone Sue Moot on 355 6601.
Gold coin donation.

14th Chch Boys Brigade - The Adventure of a Lifetime!

Accept the Challenge!
For boys aged 6 to 18
Beckenham Methodist Church Hall, Martin Ave

Outdoor activities, 4-Wheel Driving, Cooking, Camping, Swimming, Rafting, Movies, PE, New Skills, Games, Mates, Role Models

Come and try it out!
For more information, contact Paul or Sam Beaumont
Phone 981 3529, Email beaumont@clear.net.nz

S.T.A.R.S

St Augustine's Reaching Seniors

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10am
St Augustine's Church, 5 Cracroft Terrace (1st left off Dyers Pass Road)

Do drop in for a cuppa and a chat!
For more information contact the parish Office 332-6627.

Singers & Players Session

Every Sunday 3 to 5pm
All levels welcome

Come and enjoy an informal group.
Bring along your songbook.  Accompanists available.

Propeller Bar, Wigram Manor - Family friendly Garden Bar
14 Henry Wigram Drive - Plenty of parking
Phone 341 8269 for information.

PREGNANT?? Yes, you can still exercise!

Daily physical activity is always important, even during pregnancy.  Research has shown that pregnant women without complications can and should do aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises. Physically active pregnant women do not increase risks for their baby.  There are so many benefits:

• Exercise will strengthen the muscles you need for labour and delivery
• Excerise controls mood swings
• Exercise will reduce some of the discomforts of pregnancy (swelling, leg crmaps, shortness of breath, backache, varicose veins and constipation)

The list is long and that is why I'd like to give you the opportunity to join a class specifically designed for pregnant women to keep active during the pregnancy.

For more information, please contact Kerstin on 021 230 4612 or email kerstin@ko-training.co.nz.  The cost is a measly $25pp and what a great investment into your own and your baby's health.

Hornby Terorian Speakers

Your friendly local speaking group!

Where: Hornby Library Meeting Room, Goulding Avenue, Hornby
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month 7.30pm sharp, Supper 9.30pm
Phone: Lesley Rae 339 2336 or 027 223 5789
New Visitors are welcome!

Addington Playgroup

Want to make new friends?
Kids need interaction with others?
Are they bored with their usual toys?

Then head along to Addington Playgroup

Every Tuesday Morning, 9:30 till 12:30pm
Including School Holidays
For Mums & Dads with kids under 5 years
Only $1 per family
Cuppa and bikkies provided

(Manuka cottage is now women's only day on Tuesdays, with the exception of mail caregivers at playgroup)
Phone Janice 338 1613 or just pop into Manuka Cottage, 45 Dickens Street, Addington... off Lincoln Road.

Somerfield Indoor Bowling Club

Club Night every Monday night 7:20pm.

New members very welcome. 
Warm and cosy.
Supper provided.
Coaching given.

Somerfield Community Centre, Studholme Street.

Christchurch Petanque Club

Come and enjoy Petanque, the friendliest game in town.

Easy to learn - Play all year round
Meet new people - Enjoy gentle exercise
Social or competitive games
Magical sunny sheltered setting

First time players and visitors welcome - free tuition and all equipment supplied.

Phone Andrew on 343 9988
www.christchurchpetanqueclub.org.nz

Barrington Park Croquet Club

Wednesday Twilight Coaching by our very good coach, Joan.

5pm - 8pm

For further information telephone 338 8782.

Kidditech Early Learning Centre

Inspire a passion for exploring the natural environment through science and technology at Kidditech early learning centre.

Kidditech's unique learning programme and environment based on science & technology concepts work with your child's natural curiosity and is integrated with Te Whaariki (the early childhood curriculum).

Limited places available - call now 339 6666

21 Stourbridge Street, Barrington, Christchurch.  For more details visit www.kidditech.co.nz.

Join Oaklands Toastmasters

Improve your...
- speaking, listening and thinking skills
- self confidence
- business presentations

A fun friendly environment where you can flaunt your personality and be awarded!

We meet every Monday evening, 7:30pm
Halswell Bowling Club Pavilion, Halswell Domain (opposite the Lillian Street Dairy)

We look foward to seeing you!

For inquiries email oaklands@toastmasters.org.nz or phone Karen 322 7560 or Nikesh 322 6023.

Citizens Advice

If you have a worrry?

Citizens Advice can provide help with:
- Consumer rights - buying and selling
- Income support and benefits
- Budgeting, finance and tax
- Clubs, classes, sports and education
- Legal matters, disputes, human rights
- Housing and tenancy
- Health and counselling
- Work and counselling
- Work and unemployment
- Where or when is it?
No problem is too big or too small

Free, Impartial & Confidential

We are as close as the phone: 0800 FOR CAB or 0800 367 222

Christchurch South Toy Library

We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with over 600 Toys from Top Brands...
- baby gyms, exersaucers
- strollers, kitchens, dolls houses
- cars, pirate ships, train sets
- ride-ons, diggers, trikes, bikes
- slides, climbers, outdoor play
- CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles
- cake tins, dress-ups, musical toys
AND MUCH MORE!!!

Our service provides good quality toys for children from birth to 8 years.

Visit us and join the fun!

Hours: Wed 7:00-8:30pm, Sat 9:30-11:30am
Location:  Room 12, West Spreydon School, Lyttelton Street
Enquiries:  southtoys@hotmail.com

Play Social Tennis at Barrington Club (Barrington Park)

Club Days:  Saturdays 1:30pm until daylight saving then changes to Wednesday at 6pm and Tuesdays at 10am all year round.

Club fee $50 year.  Friendly, relaxed social games.

Phone Alison, ph 338-0929.  Come and have a go!