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This website is dedicated to the recovery of St Albans and its city, Christchurch following a devastating series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. This service by the St Albans Residents’ Association (SARA) offers relevant local information. If you are from an organisation or a business and have essential information you would like to share with the community, then please get in touch by email to sara@stalbans.gen.nz and we will endeavour to publish it here.Translations
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Online petition to save Cathedral
Organisers of the campaign to restore the Cathedral in the Square have started a petition online.Anyone can sign the petition. Click on the headline to find a link to visit
Posted in History, Wider Circles
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Protesting slow recovery
A protest march against the lack of action in quake recovery is being held on Saturday, September 1, departing Carlton Mill corner at 1pm.
Posted in Past, Wider Circles
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The Mairehau August edition
For those interested in what goes on in our neighbouring suburb download the latest edition here: The Mairehau runs occasional stories on Papanui and St Albans.
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Infrastructure repairs
SCIRT, the body responsible for repairing pipes, roads, bridges and retaining walls recently redesigned its website and you can visit there and locate on maps and in lists where the repairs are taking place. http://strongerchristchurch.govt.nz/work/activity
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Aylesford St wastewater pipe repairs
Driving on Aylesford Street between Hills Road and Harrison Street will be disrupted, particularly for south bound traffic, while the wastewater mains are replaced. Vehicles will need to travel down Harrison Street to Warrington Street. Work begins on August 27 … Continue reading
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Earthquake Hero Awards
Do you know anyone who stood out for the help they gave others during the February 2011 and subsequent earthquakes? The Christchurch City Council is holding a second round of civic awards to recognise kindness, service or heroism show during … Continue reading
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Older generations forum
EQC CEO Ian Simpson and Bruce Emson will be at the third Older Generations Forum being held at the Parklands Baptist Church in Queenspark Drive on Friday 21 September at 10am.
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Lions Den opening on Wednesday
Known affectionately and locally as the Lions Den, the more correctly titled transitional St Albans Community Centre will be opened on Wednesday by Lions International Foundation Chairman Wing-Kun Tam and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker.
Support for the lonely
Do you know someone in Christchurch living alone and with no one who visits them? St Johns runs a caring caller service. They will even call on a daily basis. For more information email jacci.tatnell@stjohn.org.nz
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Supporting Kāi Tahu whanau
If you are not coping or you notice whānau not coping, phone 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248).
Posted in Health, Mental Health
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Free counselling and support
Stressed? Relationships Aotearoa (formerly Relationship Services) are still offering up to six free sessions of counselling to anyone who needs support.
Posted in Mental Health, Uncategorized
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Singing with your children
Mary and Kerry McCammon from Natural Magic are holding an event on August 26 to encourage young children and their parents to sing action songs together.
Posted in Arts, Children, Community
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