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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Residents fear released prisoners
Some ex-prisoners who do not have suitable homes to return to are parolled to the Salisbury Foundation’s halfway home in St Albans Street according to this recent Star news story and it is making residents uneasy.
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Midwives open rebuilt premises soon
The College of Midwives will officially open their new National Office building in Manchester Street in St Albans this week. The brick building on the site was damaged in the earthquakes and has now been rebuilt in a very different … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health
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Stranger alert near school
A suspicious man has been seen taking photos near the St Albans School road patrol on Trafalgar Street. He did not have any children with him and moved away when spotted. This is the fourth incident in a short space … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, St Albans School
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Democracy Rally
Time: December 1 at 2pm Location: Latimer Square Description: Have your say about education, heritage and the city plan. It all seems to be decided by outside elements keen on making their mark on history and the city. The rally … Continue reading
Posted in EVENTS, TC3 Land
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International hub seeks market stall owners
The Canterbury Business Association is hoping to set up a temporary international hub soon in the city and is looking for people from different ethnic/cultural backgrounds to set up stalls on a daily basis for up to five years.
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Oak Leaf Cafe raises funds for school
Buy a coffee and help raise funds for St Albans School. Sounds like a good deal. St Albans School operates an early morning cafe called the Oak Leaf Cafe next to the Library on weekday mornings between 8.30am – 10.00am
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Edgeware Village website promoted
While enjoying a drink with friends in the Bailies Irish Bar recently, I noticed banners outside advertising the Edgeware Village website. However, when anyone tries to visit the website there is nothing there.
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Bailies Irish Bar relocates to Edgeware Village
Things are looking up for the Edgeware Village. Bailies Irish Bar, which used to be in Cathedral Square in the now demolished Warners Hotel, has found a new home on the site of the former 1066 Bar and TAB.
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Changes to city bus routes
The new Blue Line Orbiter-style bus service linking Rangiora and Princess Margaret Hospital via Papanui and Merivale starts running on December 3.
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Abandoned house demolished to deter activity
An abandoned building at the corner of Purchas Street and Bishop Street has been demolished by CERA. The building had been attracting prostitutes and their clients and it is hoped that they will move back into the city and away … Continue reading
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Abberley Park paddling pool reopens
Abberley Park’s quake damaged paddling pool has been repaired and was opened at the weekend for the summer season, which should put smiles of the faces of families with toddlers. Now if the weather would just play nice.
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Economics for everyone
Location: Delta Community House, 105 North Avon Road, Richmond Time: 7.30pm till 9pm on November 23 Description: Dave Marra will discuss an exciting proposal for mobilising communities in the domestic rebuild, ensuring those on low-incomes owning older housing are able to … Continue reading
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