Last Monday we celebrated twenty years at Music Moments in Papanui. We were pleased to share the party with, and acknowledge the work of, Margaret S., whose initiative and hard work started and developed the group in the early years, and Pat D., who has done all the behind the scenes clerical work and been there on Monday mornings for all of those 20 years. We were also pleased to welcome and acknowledge Ali and Dan, who led the music in the past, and Ellen M., who made the morning tea muffins for many years. Dan shared a couple of his favourite songs, and Margaret and Pat blew out the candles on the cake before we all had morning tea together. The children took home party gifts of bubbles and sea animal models.
May/June birthday lunch celebration will be held on 25 May at 12.30 at Johan and Gordon’s home. If you have not received an invitation and would like to come, please contact Johan or Gordon at gojo.arch@gmail.com..
Combined Worship Service for Pentecost: On Sunday 8 June 10am we are combining for a shared service at St Margaret’s Bishopdale. A great way to celebrate God’s Church.
Cheese Rolls: If you’re feeling the cold, we suggest a lunch of a cup of soup and cheese roll will warm you. We are again making cheese rolls as a fund-raising effort for the parish on Saturday 14 June. These are priced at $15 dozen, or $8 for 6.
A coffee voucher will be given to the person with the largest order, so ask around your family & friends, and place your orders at either Bryndwr or Papanui by the 8th June. Anyone who is available to help with the making, please note that on the order form with your order. Thanks. Any queries to Lesley, Kath or Christine A.
Baking for Students: First semester exams are looming, and we can show care and support for students on study leave at Rochester and Rutherford Hall with donations of baking. Sandra is coordinating this, and donations of baking need to be left at Bryndwr on Tuesday, 3rd June.
Bryndwr Community Garden AGM
The Bryndwr Community Garden is holding their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 25th May, 1pm, in the Hall at the Village Bryndwr. If you are interested in gardening and/or supporting the community, please come along. If you have any questions, please talk to Kate Boardman or email bryndwr.community.garden@gmail.com
Friendly Circle Lunch: Tuesday 20 May at Jennifer’s home. Ph her or Pat for further details or to RSVP. Everyone is welcome.
Roster Reminder – 25 May:
Setup: Donald & Catherine.
Welcoming: Janice & Ian, Jean.
Reading: Lesley, Nancy M.
Counting: Christine A, Vivienne.
Morning Tea: Catherine, Kath, Judith.
Technician: Donald.
Public talk: Our water, our future: Holding ECan accountable for nitrate pollution. Join The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) and Dr Mike Joy to hear about our fight for the future of freshwater in Canterbury.
Where: Village Church in Bryndwr, Christchurch and online
When: Sunday 18 May, 7pm -8.30pm
Join the event in-person or online.
Canterbury holds the majority of freshwater in Aotearoa, but this public resource is significantly degraded because of intensive agriculture. Excess nitrogen wasted from farming systems accumulates in freshwater and groundwater, polluting drinking water supplies and harming aquatic life.
The Environmental Law Initiative is preparing for two significant High Court hearings in May, challenging Environment Canterbury (ECan) over decisions that permit nitrate pollution in the region’s freshwater systems. Meanwhile, the Government is intent on weakening the bottom lines for water quality and has plans to replace the Resource Management Act.
This is a rallying moment; decisions made now should protect and restore the health of our waterways for generations to come.
Come and join a public talk emceed by the legendary freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy. You’ll hear from the ELI team at the heart of the legal action against ECan, Anna Sintenie, and Lottie Boardman.
RSVP. https://www.eli.org.nz/public-talk (hold down ctrl key and click on link)
| May | Time | Event | Venue |
| Sun 18 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 7.00pm | Public talk: Our water, our future (or online) | Bryndwr | |
| Mon 19 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest, Painting Group (10.00-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 20 | 10.00am | Fly-Bys (visitors) | |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest, drop-in (10.00-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 12.00pm | Friendly Circle lunch (Kenwyn Ave) | Ph office for info. | |
| Wed 21 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Pre-School Music | Bryndwr | |
| Thurs 22 | 9.30am | Steady as you go, falls prevention class | Papanui |
| 9.30am | Playful Generations (9.30-11am) | Papanui | |
| 10.15am | Pop-ins (visitors) | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship followed by light lunch (provided) | Papanui | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 23 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 1.15pm | Indoor Bowls | Papanui | |
| Sat 24 | 9.30am | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 25 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 1.00pm | Bryndwr Community Garden AGM | Bryndwr | |
| 5.30pm | Evening Circle | phone for details |