Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand

For people with bleeding disorders and their families. Services available: Information; Educational Material; Supportive Programmes; Outreach Service; Youth Camps; Family Camps. The Outreach Worker can be contacted at 0508 FACTOR.(0508 322867)

Kaiapoi Public Library

To find out about the services that the library offers, ring the above telephone number. Offer delivery of library books to the house bound.

Lyttelton Visitors Centre

New Address is 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton Hours are: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm; Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm. For further information, either ring the above telephone

Halswell Garden Club

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm, (except in January) at Te Hapua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road. Speakers, demonstrations, workshops, organise day trips. Cost $15 subscription per year & no door fees.

The Department of Internal Affairs

Christchurch Office   120 Hereford Street   Christchurch 8011    Hours 8-30am to 5pm except for Wednesdays 9-00am to 5pm.  For 100th & over birthdays; Diamond (60th) and other wedding anniversaries, Officers of Department will advise on procedure but at least three months, notice is required. PASSPORTS 0800 22 50 50. Application forms can be obtained … Continued

Tomorrows Meals ( Frozen Fresh )

Frozen Fresh make a range of premium frozen and chilled convenience meals. Perfect for older family members who may be living alone. Tomorrow’s Meals are available at selected Bin Inn, Countdown, Foursquare, New World & Pak N Save stores nationwide.

Royal N Z Foundation of the Blind

Ring the above number, or 0800 24 33 33 for information about services, to enrol as new members, to order Talking Books etc.  RNZFB offers a craft group; training; education and support for blind persons and their families. Ph. 355 8381- News ‘phone – this service has recorded extracts from newspapers, read by volunteers. Approved … Continued

Salvation Army Family Tracing Service

An international service which seeks to locate family members who are ‘separated’. Applications forms are to be completed as fully as possible and returned with appropriate registration fee of $75for one person or a married couple in New Zealand and $100 for one person or a married couple overseas. Concessions may be approved by the … 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

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