Broken pipes close part of school

Posted on 2 December 2013 by belinda

The discovery of broken sewer pipes under St Albans Primary School resulted in the closure of the library cafe block and adjoining areas on December 2. Stachybotyrs and penicillin spores have been found in air tests.
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Emma Twaddell named local hero

Posted on 2 December 2013 by belinda

Emma Twaddell kept the St Albans Residents Association going through the earthquakes and political fallout in its wake. Her work was rewarded recently when she was one of 15 Christchurch people who was named a Kiwibank Local Hero.
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Local hair salon top in NZ

Posted on 29 November 2013 by belinda

Hair Art and Beauty in Cranford Street can claim to be the top New Zealand salon after winning the New Zealand Salon of the Year award, as part of the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards 2013 held recently in Auckland. H&B_team_Kitomba_Award
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Protest outside Southern Response

Posted on 29 November 2013 by belinda

Frustrated and tired Southern Response policy holders and supporters will protest slow progress outside the company offices in Show Place from 7am on December 2.
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Will Windows win?

Posted on 29 November 2013 by belinda

Ellen Jones Poole from St Albans is one of 20 winners in the Outlook for Someday national film making competition with her film Windows.
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Host families sought for AFS students

Posted on 25 November 2013 by belinda

AFS Intercultural Programmes New Zealand is seeking volunteer families to host High School students from Europe, Asia, Latin America and the USA. The students are expected to become part of the family, obey family rules and undertake their share of household chores. Hosts are warm, welcoming parent or parents of any age, with or without children. If you are interested phone Lorna on 980 1225

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Community fun afternoon

Posted on 21 November 2013 by belinda

Location: St Albans Uniting Parish, Cnr Knowles Street and Nancy Avenue
Time: December 6 @ 4-7pm Community Funday 2013
Description: Pick some vegetables from the community garden, have a sausage or bring a picnic and enjoy the activities on offer in this community event organised by St Albans Uniting Parish.

Liz Whitehead
Community Development Worker

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Social statistics workshop

Posted on 19 November 2013 by belinda

Location: Fendalton Service Centre, Jeffreys Road
Time: November 21 @ 1-3.30pm
Description: Statistics NZ workshop on insights from the General Social Survey 2012, presentation followed by hands on with the statistical information released in August and accessible on the stats website.
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Name a cycleway, win a bike

Posted on 19 November 2013 by belinda

The Christchurch City Council is looking for appropriate names for the planned 13 cycleways to crisscross the city. Coming up with a name could win you a new bicycle early in the new year. One of the planned routes heads north through St Albans via Trafalgar Street. To find out more visit the Future Christchurch website.

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Edgeware Pool Book Launch

Posted on 18 November 2013 by belinda

Location: St Albans Community Centre, 1047 Colombo St
Time: December 1 from 3.30pm
Description: The history of the St Albans Swimming Club and Edgeware Pool is being launched at an event in the St Albans Community Centre on December 1 and will be followed with afternoon tea. The book, covering the years 1892 to 2006, will be on sale at $39.99 per copy with all proceeds going to the St Albans Pool Project. RSVP by November 28 by phoning 3556512 or email: paul.valerie@actrix.co.nz

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St Albans History group seeks photos/records

Posted on 15 November 2013 by belinda

The local History Group wants to make copies of any photos or records of earlier St Albans homes, businesses, personalities or locations. Anyone who could help with this project should contact Brian Spear for further information. His email address is: briangspear@hotmail.com

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MP Nicky Wagner takes on more roles

Posted on 15 November 2013 by belinda

Local MP Nicky Wagner reports that she has been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to both Hon Gerry Brownlee, for Earthquake Recovery and to Hon Nick Smith, for Conservation.
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