Storyline Talking Book Service – Playaway

http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Collections/AudioBooks/Playaway/ Playaway audiobooks Playaway player What is Playaway? Playaway combines a wide variety of audio content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit. Enjoy your favourite authors and titles on the go, whenever and wherever — the only thing you need to do is press play! Each Playaway: Contains an entire book. Fits … Continued

Alternatives to Meals on Wheels

Age Concern Canterbury hold a list of meal providers for those who do not qualify for Meals on Wheels or who prefer an independent provider. These meals are delivered either fresh or frozen for you to use at your convenience. Contact Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903 to have the list sent out or go … Continued

Keeping On Newspaper

Age Concern Canterbury’s own local quarterly magazine. Distributed free to senior citizens’ clubs and groups, libraries, medical centres, rest homes, hospitals and institutions, housing complexes and agencies working with older people and individuals. Subscription $15.00 for postage of four editions annually. Fill out the subscription form in the publication or subscribe with your Membership. Send … Continued

Canterbury Neighbourhood Support Inc

Canterbury Neighbourhood Support is now becoming involved in partnerships with NZ Fire Service, Police, ACC, Civil Defence and Emergency Management and others. Become a member of a Neighbourhood Support Group. They can make your neighbourhood a safer and more friendly place. Statistically, if you belong to a group, you lessen your chances of becoming the … Continued

Grief Counselling Booklet

Common sense and comfort for the grieving: What normal grief is What to expect and how to handle it Staying in the drivers seat Answers and practical guidelines Help for people who want help What to say and what not to Book ‘Getting through Grief’ available through Christine on the above number or leave a … Continued

Mobility Services Ltd

Service/Repair New and used mobility equipment, such as mobility scooters, powerchairs, hoists, electric hospital beds, recliners, wheelchairs and walkers. Sales New mobility scooters, wheelchairs and walkers Hire Post-operative rental or holiday mobility equipment e.g mobility scooters $95 per week shower stools $10 per week over toilet frames $10 per week knee scooters $50 per week … Continued

Pony Parties Barnyard Visits

Visit the indoor barnyard and outdoor farmyard. 12 minutes drive from Halswell, located in Motukarara, across the road from the raceway. Provides afternoon tea with home made scones and jam. BBQ facilities and special demonstrations available on request. Comfortable seating indoor and out. Tours around the farm are walker friendly. See rare breed chickens, Flemish … Continued

Diabetes Centre

The Diabetes Service provides a community and an outpatient consultation service for patients on referral from general practitioners and other health professionals. It provides ongoing surveillance of diabetes management and complications status for selected patients who are at higher risk of developing diabetes complications. The Service also provides medical and diabetes nurse educator consultation services … Continued

Comcare Charitable Trust

Comcare is a New Zealand registered Charitable Trust whose purpose is to assist people who experience mental illness and addictions live well in the Canterbury community. Established in 1987, the early emphasis was on assisting people who had experienced long stays in mental institutions integrate into local communities. Since that time, the Trust has evolved … Continued

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