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Avebury House: 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Phone: 381-6615 Email: rcn@aveburyhouse.co.nz Vol. No 18 No. 9 October 2020 Issue 146 Richmond - The Road Ahead By Craig Given on behalf of the Richmond Residents’ and Business Association (RRBA) Most residents would be aware of the and consultation, prior to the work stormwater systems, it takes time. ongoing heavy machinery movements going out for contract bidding and Final sealing is also weather dependent in our suburb since the earthquakes, awarding. Only then can shovel meet making it more difficult to do in winter. more than 10 years ago. Much of the ground. initial SCIRT work was associated Where to? with fixing drainage and sewerage, to To date, work has been completed help get the city’s pipes working again on Randall, Petrie, Medway and quickly. It included the much-needed, Stapletons - along the path of the but highly intrusive and technical, Dudley Creek bypass. Dudley Creek/Flockton Basin flood remediation work. Warden St from Petrie to Hills Rd is now being completed in sections, due Two years ago, following the Dudley for completion by end of 2020. Creek work, frustration and discontent from the community raised the Slated for rebuild are: state of our roading infrastructure. • Petrie & Chrystal Sts from North Especially north of North Avon Road Avon to Randall where the aged roading network had • Warden St from Shirley Road suffered considerable quake damage. through to ~102 Warden St Several community meetings with CCC representatives and transport • Nicholls & Dudley Sts (from engineering staff led to a review of Slater to Stapletons Rd) works for the area, starting with some • Stapletons Rd (from Warden to of the most damaged areas. The RRBA Shirley Rd) has a working relationship with the Warden St road works. CCC roading staff and recently had a review session with them on the Dates are subject to sign-off and current and next lot of roading works. What lies beneath… nothing is confirmed until the ink is The process... Some interesting considerations that dry and a digger’s on-site! Based on decide what roads get priority are recent conversations with council The biggest hurdles are funding and based on the subterranean services and staff, we are optimistic work on Petrie prioritisation of work against the rest systems. For example, there is no point & Chrystal Streets will commence in of the city. Richmond is in a fortunate working in one location if it’s going to 2021. Hopefully all will have started position as we have funding in place cause a stormwater issue elsewhere. by 2023. We will keep you posted in for several roads to be rebuilt, and a due course as dates firm up. good awareness of the ongoing future Unforeseen challenges such as century needs. old brick sumps, coal-tar, old cast-iron What about the other roads in the stormwater pipes and utility networks area? A Christchurch roading review is CCC can also obtain NZTA funding create delays. They are often dependent currently underway to help prioritise for roads - but it has to be planned in on external specialists being available. where CCC spend available funds. advance to help offset ratepayer costs. Some of these issues were simply out Richmond has good representation on From identifying the need, to a road of scope for SCIRT. the ‘full rebuild’ list, but other parts of being rebuilt can take several years. Christchurch have high priorities too. After funding and approval, there is Contractors are often lowering the road by 300mm or so and reengineering Continued on page 7. still surveying, planning, design work,
Richmond Community News is brought to you by Christchurch Heritage Festival 2020 Avebury House Community Trust and the following It’s been a crazy people: year, but at Alert Level One our Editorial: Tanya Didham. Christchurch Layout: Kristine Spoor. Heritage Festival event is on! Avebury Many thanks to our team who deliver the RCN House will host to 2800 households and businesses throughout our traditional free Richmond. Devonshire Tea and exhibit on 24 October, 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. This year it The RCN is now available online: coincides with the Richmond Community Garden’s Spring Fair, www.aveburyhouse.co.nz/newsletter.html on between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Contact us at: rcn@aveburyhouse.co.nz or ring The theme for this year’s heritage festival is: Encounter our Avebury House: 03 381 6615. Stories – Arts, culture and identity. The focus of our display will be the history of Avebury House and the surrounding park. Free Devonshire teas will be served in the Flesher Room and Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed in the across the hall you’ll find our history display. Richmond Community News are not necessarily those The Richmond History group have been busy organising the of the editor or Avebury House Community Trust. No reference material held upstairs in the Richmond Room and responsibility is accepted for incorrect information updating the items on display there. All are welcome to come contained in advertisements or editorials. Advertisements along and learn more about the history of the house and our for publication are accepted in good faith and publication wider suburb. Explore the house and park; the gardens will be of an advertisement does not imply endorsement by at their best, check out the Spring Fair, and have a free scone — Avebury House Community Trust. what’s not to like? The Christchurch Heritage Festival runs from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 8 November. For details click here. Tai Chi on the North Lawn Avebury House is thrilled to have Christchurch’s eminent Tai Chi teacher, Roger Chance, running a series of 10 classes on our front lawn during term 4. The Wit of Sam Beginning Tuesday 13th October at 10.30am, Roger requires at least 8 to How do you get a country girl’s 10 committed students in order to run it. attention? A tractor. Each week builds on the previous lesson so casual attendance is ok for the first one or two sessions, but classes will only go I regret rubbing ketchup into my eyes, ahead if we can muster at least 8 keen but that’s Heinz sight for you. individuals committed to the course. The year culminates in a free session in the Botanic Gardens, followed by a picnic with all Roger’s Christchurch students on Did anyone see the joke I posted 20th December! recently about my spine? It was about Please contact us to sign up and support Tai Chi in the East! a weak back. Just $10/session or enquire about our commitment discount. Illustration by Stephanee Terris Ph Tanya or Kristine on 381 6615. Or email admin@aveburyhouse.co.nz VOTE Wayne Hawker Alan the Appliance Guy will collect Standing for You *for free* scrap metal, old appliances, Working With you computers, dvd players etc. Call him on 027 756 2718 Central Ward By Election Paid advertisement authorised by W Hawker 29 England St Phillipstown 2
Explore the east for Biketober 2020 Christchurch’s annual cycling Biketober is a month- festival is back, and this long Christchurch year — 10 years after the festival that celebrates earthquakes — it includes everything biking. a group ride exploring the Now in its fourth year, past, present and future this annual cycling of the residential river red extravaganza features zone - now known as the Ōtākaro-Avon River Corridor. more than 40 events throughout October, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency The guided red zone ride, Velo à l’est – Te Ara Ōtākaro, including group rides, takes place on October 24 and features a range of stops workshops, a film night, a rave and social sessions. including Avebury House, the Richmond Community Garden, the John Taylor memorial and Di Magdin’s River Rd “Biketober is for anyone who can ride a bike or wants garden. to ride a bike,” organiser and Action Bicycle Club owner Charlotte Bebbington said. “Christchurch has an amazing Speakers from groups including Greening the Red Zone, network of safe cycleways, lots of people riding all types of Richmond Community Garden and Waitākiri Ecosantuary bikes, and a busy events calendar.” will join in with commentary about the history of the area, its flora and fauna, and the future vision for a site nearly To find out more, including details of Velo à l’est – Te Ara four times bigger than Hagley Park. Ōtākaro, visit the Biketober website biketoberchch.nz Avebury Monthly Lecture Series 2020: Forest Fires & Wilding Pines with Dr Sarah Wyse Wednesday, 20 October at 6.30 p.m. FREE ENTRY Prior to human arrival, New Zealand forests experienced very little fire, and so our ecosystems are poorly adapted to this form of disturbance. With the arrival of humans, fires were used extensively to shape our landscapes, and modern fire regimes differ considerably to pre-human conditions. This talk will discuss fire in the New Zealand landscape, past and present, and options to mitigate the threats to our ecosystems and properties as we face a hotter, drier future more conducive to forest fires. Dr Sarah Wyse from Lincoln University is back to talk about forest fires and wilding pines. Some may recall last time we were rudely interrupted by, of all things, the fire alarm going off! 3
A Brief History of Avebury House By David Hollander In 1852, Dr. John Seager Gundry, Other parts of the Avebury estate had Hostel movement in New Zealand. The a doctor in early Christchurch, been purchased previously by the building remained as a Youth Hostel purchased 50 acres (Rural Section Government for housing. In 1951 the until 1997, when it closed, as the 197) from the Canterbury Association Government transferred ownership building was no longer appropriate. for £150. He named the property of Avebury to the Christchurch City There were calls for the house to be ‘Avebury’ after his home town in Council. For a time, the Plunket demolished because it would be too Wiltshire, England. Dr Gundry and his Society made use of the house. Over costly to repair. But the Richmond wife, Isabella returned to England but the next few years, the grounds were community, the Hagley-Ferrymead the doctor retained his properties in developed as a public park, formally Community Board and a number Christchurch. of Christchurch City Councillors In 1871, William Flesher purchased encouraged its re-use as a 25 acres of RS197 for £500.00. community facility. In 2001 the William played an active part Avebury House Community in public affairs and Methodist Trust was formed to administer church matters. In 1885, he the house on behalf of the commissioned James Glanville to community. The house underwent design a large two-storey house considerable refurbishment and that would serve as the Flesher the Prime Minister, Helen Clark, family home for the next 60 officially opened Avebury House years. The layout and many of on 18 September 2003. the interior features of the house Avebury House c1900, before its makeover in The house sustained moderate remain much the same today. 1907. The area outside the well-fenced garden was damage in the Canterbury William’s son, James Flesher farmland. The cows are a nice touch! earthquakes but has been repaired inherited the property on his to 100 percent of the New Building father’s death in 1889. James was titled Avebury Park. A paddling pool Standard. Avebury House re-opened a lawyer who was very involved in was built south of the house in 1954. in September 2013. Last year, Avebury local affairs and became Mayor of House was classed as a Category 2 By the 1960s the house was in bad Christchurch from 1923–1925. Flesher historic place by Heritage New Zealand repair and the Christchurch City Avenue is named after him. In 1907 Pouhere Taonga. Council considered various options, James commissioned James Glanville including demolition. The Youth The Richmond Room on the first to make alterations to the house. The Hostel Association then approached floor houses an eclectic collection north facade was radically changed the Council with a plan to lease the of items and information relating to and the tower was added to the building and use it as a hostel. In the history of Avebury House and the northwest corner. 1966, the Cora Wilding Youth Hostel wider Richmond area. Some of this When James Flesher died in 1930, his officially opened after many hours material is now available online at: son Hubert, also a lawyer, inherited of volunteer work to repair and alter www.aveburyhouse.co.nz/richmond- Avebury. In 1945 Hubert sold Avebury the house. The hostel was named history-group House and eight acres to the Crown. after one of the founders of the Youth Richmond Men’s Shed is Back! Local resident John Adams has taken on the role of men’s shed facilitator and we are so happy to have his knowledge and skills to share. John’s wide-ranging experience includes previous men’s sheds, working with youth and rehabilitating offenders. He is at home with wood, metal, cement, machinery - you name it! Currently John is doing Spring mower servicing so bring down your mower and John and the team will fix it for just the cost of parts, or sharpen up the blades. Please come down and say hi, join in with a project, or start your own with John’s help. You’ll find him at the shed by Avebury House, Monday to Wednesday from around 9.30am til 4pm, and he is starting up a workshop for kids on Saturday mornings between 10.30am and 12.30pm. For more info give John a call on 022 589 1141, or email Avebury House at admin@aveburyhouse.co.nz 4
Festival of Adult Learning 2020 Hosted by Richmond Community Garden and Avebury House During the week of September 5th and 12th, the house and community garden hosted a variety of free workshops and learning opportunities. From making kimchi to garden beds, sewing quilts, trying Pilates, seeing stars and raising chickens - we had all sorts! It was a fantastic week with loads of lifelong learners coming along to try something new or share their skills. Big thanks to Ace Aotearoa for funding and support, and the finale celebration with several of our adult learners rewarded for taking part in a photo exhibition. The photos have now moved from Tūranga-Central Library to South Library. Far left: Making seed bombs; Left top: Kyle, Julie and Morgane from the Richmond Community Garden; Left bottom: A blue mosaic; Right top: Making marmalade; Right bottom: Kimchi prep. Les Inwood at Red Poppy Thai Performing timeless classics from Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Tony Christie and many more! Longtime local muso Les Inwood has been making music since the ‘60s with bands like The Downbeats, Les Street and the Alleys, and Libra with Sharon O’Neill. Some may also remember him as a regular on ‘70s music show, ‘Happen Inn’. After years in Aussie playing the clubs and touring with various acts and shows, Les is now back in his hometown. You can catch him playing the classics live, at our own Red Poppy Thai restaurant on 17th October from 6.30pm! Red Poppy Thai 325a Stanmore Road 03 381 1611 redpoppythai.co.nz 5
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Vote Wayne Hawker In Memoriam Central Ward By-Election Sally Buck 18 July 1952 - 9 Sept 2020 I have lived within Central Ward for 40yrs and have been active for many years giving We pay our respects to a long-serving my time working for a number of community representative of the people of Christchurch. organisations, Sally Buck died peacefully in hospice, Issues that still need addressing are surrounded by her loving whānau. Her 1. Alcohol harm brought about by over supply energy, enthusiasm and attentive ear will be of off-licenses missed. Beginning in 1998 when she was 2. High Density in-fill housing without the elected City Councillor for Waimairi, most recently Sally served on proper infrastructure to be able to connect in the Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. a community. 3. Balancing the rights of local business and We always found her to be supportive and truly caring of the residents so they can co-exist within the local communities she faithfully served. Much loved wife of Chendra, community together. mum of Toby, Ari, Tama and Asha, and Paati (grandmother) to Winter, To help address these issues I am committed to, Brodie and Kaia. She was such a big part of our lives and will be • Continue doing what I have been doing for sorely missed. Haere rā. many years such as supporting families in the community. • Working on having a strong local business Evan Smith community which will allow for a strong residential community as they complement 3 December 1951 - 28 August 2020 and support each other Evan’s funeral was held on September • Standing both with the community and for the community. 4th - a meaningful date for a fitting send- • Let my actions speak for themselves. off, organised by the man himself, and enacted beautifully by Peter Beck and Teoti Photo: Hayley Guglietta • Being available to meet and discuss any issues with both residents and local business Jardine. Lianne Dalziel, Chrissie Willliams, owners at any suitable time Tom McBrearty and Evan’s son, Jason, • I can be contacted on 389 9802/ 021 234 all gave heartfelt and humorous eulogies 2511 or hawkerwm@hotmail.co.nz that he would have enjoyed. Members of Paid advertisement authorised by W Hawker 29 Avon-Ōtākaro Network and Richmond England St, Phillipstown Community Garden made a stunning wreath A wreath of local natives from local natives. Ngā mihi. And farewell made by AvON & friends to a champion of people and nature - over the rainbow bridge. Friend Deon Swiggs wrote a lovely tribute to Evan which featured in “The fear of death follows from the our August edition. You can find it on our website: fear of life. A person who lives fully aveburyhouse.co.nz. is prepared to die at any time.” If you would like to contribute to the memorial the family are planning ― Mark Twain to go in red-zoned Lois Place, you can deposit donations into AvON’s account: 12-3147-0458167-00 Please use reference: EvanSmith From page 1. The RRBA will keep banging the drum for local residents who need their badly-damaged roads and services repaired. Maintenance? CCC engineers are also keen to extend the life of existing infrastructure where possible. Please use Council’s Snap Send Solve app to notify them of any potholes, gutter/ kerbing or footpath issues in your neighbourhood. Some can be dealt with via existing maintenance contracts. Please do let the RRBA know about any local problems - we can raise things collectively to the appropriate people at CCC. Email the RRBA at: secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz Ask to subscribe to their e-newsletter! 7
What’s on in Richmond AVEBURY HOUSE, CROSSWAY COMMUNITY DELTA COMMUNITY TRUST, SHIRLEY LIBRARY, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue. CHURCH 101 North Avon Road 36 Marshland Road (by the Phone (03) 381-6615 North Avon Community (Entrance off Petrie St) Palms Mall). The office is open every day Centre Ph: (03) 389-0212 Phone (03) 941-7923 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., except 101 North Avon Road (entry Free Bread, Monday – Friday: Fridays (close at 1 p.m.) off Petrie St) 10am – 2pm, as available Sunday Services: Every Monday Big Bargain Booksale Monday Sunday at 10am Advocacy: 10am – 12 noon Our annual book sale will Men’s Shed: from around Family friendly with children’s Food Bank: 10am – 2pm. be held at the Pioneer 9.30am til 4pm, and he is programmes. Free, please phone first, and Recreation and Sport starting up a workshop for For more information you can some criteria apply. Centre. kids on Saturday mornings find us on Facebook: Friday 16 Oct, 9am - 7pm between 10.30am and www.facebook.com/ Tuesday Saturday 17 Oct, 9am - 4pm 12.30pm. Also on Tuesdays crosswaych/ Budget Advice: 9am – 3pm, and Wednesdays. by appointment. Chit chat Club: 10–10:30 Monday a.m. The Chit Chat Club is for HOLY TRINITY AVONSIDE, Wednesday English for Speakers of Other Activity Zone: 3:45–4:45 the older adults (55+) in our 168 Stanmore Road, p.m. For 6–10-year olds. No community to get together Ph 389-6948 Languages (ESOL): 10am – 12 noon during term time. charge. During term time. and have tea and a catch up. Tuesday Gentle Exercise: 10:30–11:30 Wednesday 14 October— $2 at C3 Church, 269 Hills Rd. Wednesday Café, 11.30am, Pre-schoolers welcome. J.P. Clinic: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. a.m. Gentle exercise class. Weekly. No charge. with a tutor who guides you speaker Christine Macey Food Bank: 10am – 2pm. Free, please phone first, and Wā Kōrero: Storytimes: through an exercise routine 10:30 a.m. .–11:00 a.m. designed to keep those some criteria apply. Wednesday 14 October— Fruit & Vege Co-op: Great Recommended for over 2s. muscles moving! $5/session. Vestry meeting, 7.15pm. Wednesday Loopy Tuntes: 11:30a.m. value! $6/$12 a bag. Pay Saturday 24 October— weekly in advance. Scrabble Club: 1:30 p.m. Loopy Tunes Music and to 3:30 p.m. No obligation, Movement returns in term 4! Annual Fair, 9am - 12.30pm. Friday just come along and join our Gold coin! Tuesday 27 October—Foot Food Bank: 10am – 2pm. friendly group. All materials Richmond Community Clinic—Bookings essential. Free, please phone first, and are supplied. Free. Garden: From 9:30 a.m. some criteria apply. Dungeon Delvers: 4:00– onwards. We welcome Saturday 1 November— Friday Inn (Community Movie and Pizza night, 4pm. 5:30p.m. Tabletop roleplaying volunteers, be they seasoned Meal): $3 for hot main and campaign for ages 12 to 18. gardeners or newbies, to Friday 6 November—Quiz dessert. Limited to 50 people Booking required. Fortnightly. help create a beautiful veggie night, 7pm. per meal. Please purchase Thursday garden for our community a ticket at reception before Babytimes/Wā Pepi: for to enjoy! Also meets Friday each week. under two-year olds. 10:30– Wednesdays and Saturdays. For any further information Shirley International 11 a.m. Weekly during term Yoga: 6–7 p.m. Join us for phone the office on 389 6948. Playgroup: 9.30am – time. a good stretch! Beginners 11.30am during term time. Friday welcome. $6/session. For mums and under 5’s Card Club: 1:30 p.m. Just SHIRLEY RECREATIONAL from refugee and migrant come along and join the fun. Tuesday WALKERS backgrounds – playgroup Free. No bookings required. Yoga: 9:00–10:00 a.m. Join us Mondays & Thursdays: and English class. $2/session Saturday for a good stretch! Beginners Meet at Shirley Community or $10/term. At Shirley Family History Help: 10 a.m. welcome. $6/session. Centre site, cnr Shirley Rd Community Centre, 19a A librarian and a member Tai Chi: 10:30 a.m.See page 2. & Chancellor St, 9:30 a.m. Acheson Ave, Shirley. of the Canterbury Branch of Pilates: 6:15 p.m. $6/session. Walks around Christchurch. Gardening: 12 noon – 4pm. the New Zealand Society of All ages welcome. For more Mary welcomes interested Genealogists will be available information and a copy of the volunteers to help her in to help with your family Wednesday programme, contact Sue (03) the vegetable garden at history questions.Free. No Write Your Own History: Richmond Community booking required. Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the 981-7071 or 027 775-4635. Garden. Meet at Delta at 12 Magic: the Gathering: 1:00 – month. 10 a.m. –12 noon. noon. 4:00 p.m. Play, swap cards or Hugs All Round Quilting Impact Young Adults hang out. Snacks provided! Group: 1–3 p.m. We make Programme: 6pm – 10pm. Ages 8 - 18. Held on the first quilts for children who need DELTA COMMUNITY BAPTIST For people with disabilities CHURCH Saturday of each month. an extra hug. Join us to learn aged 18-36. Contact Natalie: Free. No bookings required. more about quilting; this Delta House, North Avon Natalie@deltatrust.org.nz includes machine and hand- Community Centre, 101 sewing. North Avon Road Please join us for Sunday Thursday morning worship and VOTE in the General Election Pilates: 1 p.m. $6/session. fellowship, every Sunday between October 3rd and 17th. Yoga: 6-7 p.m. $6. Evening at 10.00am in our chapel at yoga. Join us for a good Delta House on North Avon Note: Avebury House is a polling stretch! Rd/Corner of Petrie Street. station on the 17th October only. (Entrance from Petrie St) Saturday Yoga: 10:30 a.m. $6/session. 8
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