Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day
It may have rained -- a lot -- but the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day took place on Saturday 19th November. A good number of people braved the weather to join us at the Hub, and enjoy the stalls (brought indoors or under the veranda) and variety of food from around the world. Due to the circumstances, Spice of Life ended up being different but, in its way, awesome!
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Sustainability is an important aspect of the Phillipstown Community Hub, so we tried to make our Gala Day a waste free event: instead of disposable plates and cups, we used normal cutlery and crockery, reusable cups and compostable containers (when needed). We also sewed all our bunting ourselves (thank you Evelyn!). This effort made us win the Gran Price in the Wise about Waste: Workplace Challenge 2022!
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Phillipstown Murals WalkThe Phillipstown Murals Walk is part of the Phillipstown Walks project.
The Phillipstown Walks is a series of free, resident-led guided walks within Phillipstown that celebrate local history and the knowledge residents hold. This walk focused on discovering the pieces of street art that colour the walls of many building in our neighbourhood. This walk was organised in collaboration with Watch this Space. Reuben Woods, Watch this Space creative director (whose PhD focused on graffiti and street art within post-earthquake Christchurch) led our tour around Phillipstown. The walk started from the Linwood Congregational Church lawn, and finished at the Phillipstown Community Hub for a coffee or a juice and a chat about the walk and the street art in Phillipstown. |
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The Phillipstown Murals walk, along with other Phillipstown Walks held since 2021, is available in map form for anyone to explore the neighbourhood - go to the PoPping around page to download the maps, and have fun!
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Phillipstown Community ConversationsLet's meet again and talk about how we - together - can make Phillipstown a place where everybody wants to live!
Bring your ideas and suggestions, come with your best positive attitude and contribute to the brainstorming! Thursday 27 October 2022 at 6pm Room 5, Phillipstown Community Hub We look forward to meeting you all there! |
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Programme for the day:
8am - private garage sales around Phillipstown. Maps available from the Phillipstown Hub and downloadable from the Phillipstown Hub website 11am - Preloved items market from the Phillipstown Hub. Stalls, food, music, entertainment and to the incoming elections to Christchurch City Council and Community Board! 12.30pm - Goods for cans lucky draw and immediately after Grill your candidates session. 1.30pm - Preloved items market closes |
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Meet the CandidatesOn the 15 September, the 3 candidates to the role of Councillor for Central Ward introdiced themselves to the Phillipstown residents.
In front of a not huge but challenging audience, Alexandra Davids - Central Council Candidate, Councillor Jake McLellan and Stephen for Central Christchurch confronted in a quite interesting debate. The meeting was also live-streamed for those who couldn't attend it (thank you Stephen for arranging it). |
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Play Streets in Percy St.Occupy the street and ... play!!!
On Sunday 4 September, on a beautiful sunny and windy day, Percy street was temporarily closed to allow local residents to meet, socialise and play! It was a very nice, low key, unformal afternoon with children and once-upon-a-time-kids playing together and connect, with long term residents and newbies (a family that came down from Wellington last week!) familiarising and connecting and with a lot of ice-cream: welcome Spring! We hope this will be just the first of many Street events in the Neighbourhood! Otautahi Play Streets are part of the Innovating Streets for People project founded by Waka Kotahi Transport Agency. |
On the 4 August, at a very well attended Annual General Meeting, members of the community, representatives of the groups based at the Hub and elected members listened to the Report from the Chairperson, Alicia Ward, the financial report from the, at the time, acting Treasurer, Chris Chapman, and the report from the Manager, Viviana Zanetti.
With Alicia Ward, the chairperson for almost 4 years, not seeking re-election, the role of Chairperson was offered to Bryan Gilchrist who enthusiastically accepted. Chris Chapman was officially appointed as Treasurer and Pam Hughes was confirmed Secretary.
The Trust is composed by Bryan, Chris, Pam, Alicia, one of the original founders, John Wooles, who has been serving without interruptions since 1998 and Daniel Mataki.
We also listened to the farewell our faithful City Councillor Cr Yani Johanson who in all the past years have been an incredible supporter of Phillipstown. From October, Phillipstown will be included in the Central Ward and in the Innes-Central-Papanui Ward, with Jani running for Linwood.
With Alicia Ward, the chairperson for almost 4 years, not seeking re-election, the role of Chairperson was offered to Bryan Gilchrist who enthusiastically accepted. Chris Chapman was officially appointed as Treasurer and Pam Hughes was confirmed Secretary.
The Trust is composed by Bryan, Chris, Pam, Alicia, one of the original founders, John Wooles, who has been serving without interruptions since 1998 and Daniel Mataki.
We also listened to the farewell our faithful City Councillor Cr Yani Johanson who in all the past years have been an incredible supporter of Phillipstown. From October, Phillipstown will be included in the Central Ward and in the Innes-Central-Papanui Ward, with Jani running for Linwood.
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Ka puta Matariki ka rere Whānui. Ko te tohu tēnā o te tau e! Matariki reappears, Vega starts its flight. The New Year begins! |
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The appearance of the Matariki star cluster - made up of nine stars - welcomes in Te Tau Hou, the New Year.
Matariki is a time for celebration, growth and renewal, it is “a gathering point for all people to come together and celebrate what has happened in the year gone and let it go. To celebrate who we are presently and to wish for the promise of a new season and a new year.” For the first time ever, Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating Matariki with a public holiday on Friday 24 June 2022. We are celebrating Matariki with a Treasure Hunt: from Saturday 18 June to Saturday 2 July 2022 watch out for the Stars in Phillipstown and complete the Treasure Hunt |
 Scan this QR code with the Actionbound app to start the Treasure Hunt
How?
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Making stars ...
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... hanging stars!
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A big thank you to our partner and sponsors!
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Community Garden Working BeePreparing for a fungi (mushrooms) area
Thursday 16 June from 9.30 to 2pm How cool would it be if we had a fungi (mushrooms) area? Come and join Simon, Stephen, Louise, Veg, Gerry and Graham and help turn the underutilised area behind the main school building into a mushrooms area. Our team is nice, welcoming and fun! Refreshment will be provided! |
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Pink Ribbon at the HubHow scary is it when you think you feel a lump? Panic can freeze us and it might be easier to try to forget about it, to postpone any decision.
But the earlier a lump is found, the more options you have for effective treatment. Anyone can get breast cancer. Men and women. Young and old. So, every adult should be breast aware. Breast awareness is being familiar with the normal look and feel of your breasts, so that you can identify any unusual changes (such as a new lump). Breast awareness is developed by talking about it, sharing experiences, information and support. For the second year, we at the Hub have organised our small Pink Ribbon gathering. It was cosy, easy-going, fun and entertaining: we had a good time together socialising but also raising awareness and a bit of money in support of the the Breast Cancer Foundation. |
Wairuatanga: blessing cerimonyOn the 20th April 2022 we blessed and donated a name to the wooden cabin(the Sheshed) that was donated to the Trust in December 2020.
Actually, the 20th of April was the "wrong day": anything that could have gone wrong went wrong. Or almost anything :) Already immediately after emailing all the invitations, we realised that we picked the wrong date. It was in the middle of Ramadan: how disprispectful for our Muslim friends who were fasting and not be able to join us for lunch. |
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We should have stopped the ceremony from happening when Wendy (Hoddinott) and Jonny (Hall) arrived at the Hub the Wednesday before, thinking it was the right day. that was clearly another "sign" that, unfortunately, we did ignore. The illumination finally arrived when the day before the blessing Natalie tested positive to COVID and Daniel, the kaumatua, remembered that he had a hospital appointment at the same time of the meeting.
But, as we all know, the show must go on and so we did! The central area of the Hub is without doubt the beating heart of our communities. All our events, gatherings, meetings happen here in this embracing area where people can sit together and share kai. The Hub wouldn’t be what we are now if Greening the Rubble, now the Green Lab, hadn’t built it in 2018 around that lonely pizza oven that Simon Gray donated us in March 2017. Have I already said that the Phillipstown Community Hub attracts amazing people? 😊 |
In January 2021 this central area was enriched with the Imaginarium, the colourful children play area close to a beautiful tree. The design and the building of the Imaginarium was an innovative project between the PCCCT and Dr Wendy Hoddinott, Gather Landscape Architecture and Jonathan Hall. The Imaginarium is the result of 2 weeks of work with children of our OSCA programme, aiming to explore meaningful ways for children to participate in designing their outdoor environment.
For those who do not know, the Imaginarium has been shortlisted for the Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards 2022 (in the category "He iti Pounamu"). This is so exciting and proves the value of thinking different. Finger cross now!
In December 2020 the Hub received this beautiful to become a cafeteria for our whanau. After adding a solar panel system in October last year, we were ready to officially open it, but you know, Omicron happened and we had to postpone.
Today, finally is the day - the wrong day, as already stated - the blessing and name giving. A wrong day is like the unbirthday for Alice in Wonderland: absolutely worth of celebration!
So on the 20th April we celebrated the Wairuatanga, the new addition to the Kotahitanga area, a place where unity and collaboration meet community wellbeing, inspiration and innovation!
For those who do not know, the Imaginarium has been shortlisted for the Resene New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architecture Awards 2022 (in the category "He iti Pounamu"). This is so exciting and proves the value of thinking different. Finger cross now!
In December 2020 the Hub received this beautiful to become a cafeteria for our whanau. After adding a solar panel system in October last year, we were ready to officially open it, but you know, Omicron happened and we had to postpone.
Today, finally is the day - the wrong day, as already stated - the blessing and name giving. A wrong day is like the unbirthday for Alice in Wonderland: absolutely worth of celebration!
So on the 20th April we celebrated the Wairuatanga, the new addition to the Kotahitanga area, a place where unity and collaboration meet community wellbeing, inspiration and innovation!
Easter Fun at the Hub - 14 April 2022 from 5 to 7pm
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We were very excited to be able to organise the first event of the year after all the restrictions imposed by the Red Light of the COVID-19 Protection Framework! The perfect excuse for getting back together after these trying times! Let's have fun, chat to each other, connect and spend quality time together as community.
Easter Fun evening at the Phillipstown Community Hub! Thursday 14 April 2022 from 5 to 7pm Games, fun and chocolate eggs for children of all ages (yes, also for you not so much a child anymore!). |
It was a great afternoon: so many kids, so many parents, so much chocolate! Thanks to the amazing donation from St Paul's Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church, we had plenty of chocolate eggs for children and once-upon-a-time children.
It was fantastic to reconnect after the long months of restrictions!
The games (by The Cheshire Cat Company Limited) were very popular and the food scrumptious as it is always at the Hub!
A huge, huge, huge thank you to all the friends who volunteered and supervised the games, baked pizza, warmed up cross buns and prepared hot chocolate with marshmallows! As usual, we wouldn’t have done it without them all!
(The event was in collaboration with Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resource Centre)
It was fantastic to reconnect after the long months of restrictions!
The games (by The Cheshire Cat Company Limited) were very popular and the food scrumptious as it is always at the Hub!
A huge, huge, huge thank you to all the friends who volunteered and supervised the games, baked pizza, warmed up cross buns and prepared hot chocolate with marshmallows! As usual, we wouldn’t have done it without them all!
(The event was in collaboration with Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resource Centre)
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Community ConversationsJoin us for the first Community Conversation of the year. We will restart from where we stopped before the Summer break:
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Community Garden working bee
On Saturday a lot of people participated at the Working Bee organised together with Keep Christchurch Beautiful and Alexandra Davids - Community Representative.
First of all, a huge shout out to Fulton Hogan for the donation of more gravel! Thank you so much!!! Then, a big acknowledgment to all our whanau who worked hard at the Hub on Saturday:
• To those two amazing ladies who delivered fliers around Phillipstown advertising the Community Conversation on Monday 11 April and the Easter Fun at the Hub on Thursday 14 April.
• To those 18 gorgeous people who helped tidy up both the community garden and the kotahitanga area, to make it ready for the inauguration of our new Cafeteria!
• To Davon for preparing the dough and then baking pizza and to Max for cooking an amazing (spicy hot!!) curry for all the volunteers.
It was a gorgeous day: the weather was stunning, a lot of aroha was spread around the place and the food was special!
First of all, a huge shout out to Fulton Hogan for the donation of more gravel! Thank you so much!!! Then, a big acknowledgment to all our whanau who worked hard at the Hub on Saturday:
• To those two amazing ladies who delivered fliers around Phillipstown advertising the Community Conversation on Monday 11 April and the Easter Fun at the Hub on Thursday 14 April.
• To those 18 gorgeous people who helped tidy up both the community garden and the kotahitanga area, to make it ready for the inauguration of our new Cafeteria!
• To Davon for preparing the dough and then baking pizza and to Max for cooking an amazing (spicy hot!!) curry for all the volunteers.
It was a gorgeous day: the weather was stunning, a lot of aroha was spread around the place and the food was special!
Community Garden Working Bee
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A big thank you to all the volunteers who regularly help keeping the gardens safe, welcoming, tidy and productive.
A huge thumb up to Davon for baking a real Italian pizza (without pineapple!!). Simon Gray, we miss you but we have found a good alternative while you are elsewhere busy. And it is always great to have you, Duncan Webb Labour MP for Christchurch Central, at the Hub chatting and connecting with our community members! Come back anytime with bacon and sausages! |
Clean-up day - 18 March from 2 to 6pm
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Residents of Olliviers Road and Inglis Street are invited to bring their unwanted small items to the skips located at 96 and 135 Olliviers Road.
Due to the limited space in the skips, so we will be able to accept only small household items such as: coffee tables, rugs, lamps, clothing, shoes, tools, general kitchen items, crockery, cutlery, beddings ... Please DO NOT bring: - big items such as mattresses, bed frames, couches, or sofas. - appliances. It is free to take a range of items to the EcoDrop Recycling Centers. For more info, visit ccc.govt.nz/ecodrops. Unfortunately, this time, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will not be able to help collet and carry your unwanted items to the skips. Please bring them directly to the skips. |
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We will be there with our gazebo, kai (food) and a Neighbourhood Kit including flyers of the resources available in the area and other important information. Kainga Ora, our supporting partner in the event, will be present as well.
We have invited the CDHB to be join us with a pop-up vaccination clinic for anybody wanting to have their vaccination. No booking required! We will appreciate you wearing a mask and keeping social distances. Thank you very much for your cooperation. For more information, please contact the Phillipstown Community Hub (Natalie: 022 476 7227— (03) 379 3256; natalie@phillipstown.org.nz) |
Pop-up vaccination clinic: first, second jabs, boosters, children immunization.
No appointment needed, just rock up at Olliviers Reserve. |
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Pop-up vaccination clinic in the Park
Saturday 18 February, in Olliviers Reserve!
Phillipstown! Get your booster!
Come tomorrow to Olliviers Reserve for your first, second dose or your booster!
We will be there together with the Canterbury District Health Board Vaccination Van from 10am to 2pm!
No appointment needed, just rock up and get the shot.
Phillipstown! Get your booster!
Come tomorrow to Olliviers Reserve for your first, second dose or your booster!
We will be there together with the Canterbury District Health Board Vaccination Van from 10am to 2pm!
No appointment needed, just rock up and get the shot.
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In an mazing summery day, hot, sunny with a refreshing sea breeze, the Xmas de-stress afternoon was very popular.
The programme included:
We alsotalked about the future Lancaster Park redevelopment with Rory, from Council, and the Phillipstown Community Mapping!
The programme included:
- Yoga with Krista from 2.45pm
- Fitness Circuit from 3pm with Fitclub at the Hub (Room 5)
- Henna tattoo with Henna ByHina Chch, nails with Natalie and feet relaxation with Graham from Phillipstown Community Centre Charitable Trust
- Pizza by A Communal Loaf
- Refreshing drinks and ice-creams in the SheShed
- Listening Post with Thriving Madly
- Music on the background thanks to The Muse Community Music Trust
- Art activities with Kim from Ōtautahi Creative Spaces
- Frisbee for the children
We alsotalked about the future Lancaster Park redevelopment with Rory, from Council, and the Phillipstown Community Mapping!
We ended 2021 with a Community Conversation that updated you about the Lancaster Park redevelopment project, the status of the works and the future plans.
In recent years, the redevelopment works have focused on the remediation of the land and - in consultation with sports clubs - the reinstatement of sports fields (three rectangular fields and a cricket block).
The Park is expected to be open to the public by ANZAC Day 2022 after the construction of the main pathway.
The December meeting was well attended and we had the opportunity to start the conversation about what developments the local communities surrounding the park would like to see.
It's your time to have a say on the development of the community spaces in the park!
Join the Community Conversations and tell us what you would like to see happening in Lancaster Park!
When?
🌳👉Friday 14 January 2022 from 2.30 to 5pm - Community conversation on Lancaster Park at the Phillipstown Community Hub during the Xmas de-stress, a head to toe reset with yoga, meditation, boxfit, music, beauty clinic, listening post, library van, bouncy castle, frisbee and nibbles! (Vaccine Pass required.)
🌳👉Thursday 3 February 2022 from 6 to 8.30pm - Community Conversations: Lancaster Park Workshop, Phillipstown Community Hub, Room 1; Vaccine Pass required.
🌳👉 Saturday 12 February 2022 from 12 to 2pm - Pop-up at the park – Lancaster Park;
🌳👉 Saturday 5 March 2022 from 12 to 2pm - Olliviers Reserve pop up conversation
A survey will also be published on the City Council website (live from next Friday, 14 January 2022).
In recent years, the redevelopment works have focused on the remediation of the land and - in consultation with sports clubs - the reinstatement of sports fields (three rectangular fields and a cricket block).
The Park is expected to be open to the public by ANZAC Day 2022 after the construction of the main pathway.
The December meeting was well attended and we had the opportunity to start the conversation about what developments the local communities surrounding the park would like to see.
It's your time to have a say on the development of the community spaces in the park!
Join the Community Conversations and tell us what you would like to see happening in Lancaster Park!
When?
🌳👉Friday 14 January 2022 from 2.30 to 5pm - Community conversation on Lancaster Park at the Phillipstown Community Hub during the Xmas de-stress, a head to toe reset with yoga, meditation, boxfit, music, beauty clinic, listening post, library van, bouncy castle, frisbee and nibbles! (Vaccine Pass required.)
🌳👉Thursday 3 February 2022 from 6 to 8.30pm - Community Conversations: Lancaster Park Workshop, Phillipstown Community Hub, Room 1; Vaccine Pass required.
🌳👉 Saturday 12 February 2022 from 12 to 2pm - Pop-up at the park – Lancaster Park;
🌳👉 Saturday 5 March 2022 from 12 to 2pm - Olliviers Reserve pop up conversation
A survey will also be published on the City Council website (live from next Friday, 14 January 2022).