It has been my pleasure to preside over u3a christchurch north west in 2016, to share great company and stimulating times. Christchurch group is a leading provider of neurological rehabilitation in the uk, caring for and rehabilitating patients with complex brain and spinal injuries and neurological conditions. In 2015 we changed our name to the rotary club of cashmere. Christchurch forum, travel discussion for christchurch. It seemed to me arrogant and brashly american even though the author is canadian, and in parts it read like an outdated mens personal growth manual. Posts about book discussion scheme written by darryl, robertafsmith, and karenbccl. We were absolutely delighted when we were recently named as complex care provider of the year at the health investor awards 2018. Benefits of being part of a book discussion scheme clubgroup. Of the book groups registered with the book discussion scheme, the vast majority are allfemale and there are only three allmale groups in the country. Bds book group well 124 nzhistory, new zealand history online. Book clubs and reading groups christchurch city libraries. A nonprofit, voluntary, adult education association which aims to provide education for personal growth and towards the establishment of a just and equitable society. Courses the canterbury workers educational association. Our aim is to support the intention that xr is a welcoming place for everyone.
Welcome to the fwea federation of workers educational associations founded in 1903, the workers educational association wea is a charity and a voluntary sector provider of adult education, undertaking activities around the world. We are new zealands only nationwide book club specialist, operating since 1973. We are part of rotary district 9970 which covers the top half of the south island of new zealand. Chat online and participate in online discussions, find friends with other grownups in new zealand and listen to online radio. The book discussion scheme bds is launching the firstever book night on. Book discussion scheme christchurch city libraries blog. Online catalogue groups love just added staff picks get involved. We were established in 1915 and are active members of the federation of weas in aotearoa we believe in lifelong learning for all so offer courses in a wide range of interest areas with a special focus on social justice and the environment.
Please submit content and images for wednesday weekly to ed mehler, editor, by 5 pm, tuesday, th. You can phone us on 03 3660285 or pop into our office at 59 gloucester street and chat to one of the friendly team. Groups receive enough copies of their selected title to allow everyone in the group to read the same book at the same time. In 1973 the weas nationwide book discussion scheme bds was founded, making available multiple copies of books to groups for a modest annual fee from. The wea would like to offer you the opportunity to socialise online through a. Christ church is known for its love of music and is richly blessed with a wonderful choir and other talented musicians. Do you sell tickets for an event, performance or venue. The cwea strives to provide affordable courses of a high standard that encourage discussion and respond to ideas and events in the community. Find groups in christchurch about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. You will be encouraged to work together with your fellow students and tutor. Guide for canterbury workers educational association events.
If you decide that you want to belong to a group where members read the same book every month, a good organisation to contact is the wea book discussion scheme. Our aim is to help your book group to be enjoyable and a success. Five trustees, all having associations with brain cancer within their immediate andor extended family and friends will process all applications to the trust in a timely, compassionate and considered manner. Now under the umbrella of a national federation, the wea has eight constituents throughout new zealand and a book discussion scheme it administers.
The discussion groups bring together people who want to discover more about their own nature and the universe, look at the real questions of human life and experience their true potential. Christchurch travel forum plan the perfect trip to christchurch. See contact information and details about book discussion scheme. Canterbury workers educational association, christchurch. I estimate that christchurch has at least 300 clubs, with an average of 10 members each. The canterbury wea is a nonprofit, community, adult education.
Our vacancy pages are regularly updated with our latest vacancies at our various sites in england. Canterbury workers educational association, 59 gloucester street, christchurch. These issues will all be discussed and illustrated in this course. Christchurch city centre, christchurch city, canterbury.
Wea canterbury workers educational association july 18, 2018. We started in a christchurch garage in 1973 as an offshoot of the cwea canterbury workers education association and have since become an independent charitable trust operating nationwide. My own participation in the wea dates back to when i was at. Discuss christchurch travel with tripadvisor travelers.
Otautahi november 12th newsletter extinction rebellion. Midweek eucharist discussionfor over a decade, christ church cathedral has enjoyed a midweek eucharist early on wednesdays. This situation is reflected in domesday book 1086, which provides a unique portrait of the social and economic state of the region and suggests the framework for a discussion of the church and the revival of urban life. In conclusion i wish the incoming committee for 2017 all the best. Diamond harbour community engagement meeting, may 19, 2012.
The christchurch writers guild are an active community of authors published and unpublished, new and practiced who strive to encourage and support one another with regular gatherings, writeins, workshops and critiques both online and off. This year the workers educational association wea celebrates 90 years in aotearoa new zealand. Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be. The weather channel national and local weather radar. Diamond harbour community engagement meeting, may 19, 2012 published on may 18, 2012 objective of this communityengagement may 19, 2012 to present to the community, and to the ccc, sprigs. Book discussion scheme bds new zealands largest book discussion group.
Of the book groups registered with the book discussion scheme. We lend fiction and nonfiction titles to participating book clubs, so. New zealands book night national library of new zealand. Welcome to the canterbury workers educational association, the cwea.
You will be asked to share your ideas and views in the class and work with the group to give and accept feedback in a supportive environment. The weather channel and provide a national and local weather forecast for cities, as well as weather radar, report and hurricane coverage. Because it was our book discussion groups choice for this month i persevered to the end, and liked the second section more than the first. Lets draw inspiration from the resilient early church. Whether you would like to join us as a member of our interdisciplinary. Wea canterbury, adult education, in christchurch city centre. We use the wea book discussion programme, so we enjoy a wide variety of books followed by friendly and stimulating discussion when we meet.
Despite the challenges this may bring, this also presents a unique opportunity to stay better connected with others like your family, friends, colleagues and your local community. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Most tutors were university lecturers, and university colleges formally supported wea branches through regular grants. Canterbury workers educational association, christchurch, canterbury, 4 august 2019 6 october 2019. We were established in 1915 and are active members of the federation of wea s in aotearoa we believe in lifelong learning for all so offer courses in a wide range of interest areas with a special focus on social justice and the environment. Due to the covid19 pandemic we have cancelled all remaining classes for term 1. Typically, each group discussion will begin with a specific theme or subject as a starting point. The nz weather network is focused on creating an environment where people were able to learn about the weather, from others who were willing to share their knowledge and help in the learning of others with a new zealand focus. Connecting you with likeminded people across lively discussion forums, find new friends, maybe meet up, live chat 247, and listen to radio.
Unlike earlier adult education initiatives, wea catered equally for women students. Papers for the agm have been sent to all members but extra copies will be available on the day. The yellow name, and associated names and logos are trade marks of yellow or its affiliates. Schedule and announcements from christ church cathedral 4 november 2015. A typical course involved up to 30 students taking 24 classes, each of which entailed a lecture followed by a group discussion. Lends fiction and nonfiction to participating book clubs book groups, so all members of a group can read the sam. Upcoming courses the canterbury workers educational.
They will help you join a group, set you up with all the reading lists you need and generally assist you to get yourself attached to a group. Curious as to how many book clubs there are in christchurch, i phoned around the local bookstores, contacted the wea book discussion scheme and, finally, sucked the left hand opposable digit. Were a nationwide nonprofit organisation with a 46year track record. We lend fiction and nonfiction books to selfdirected groups and offer our experience and expertise. Book discussion scheme book discussion scheme bds is a nonprofit and the only nationwide book group specialist in nz. Individuals, families and groups can take part by reading a book. We lend fiction and nonfiction titles to participating book clubs, so all members of a group can read the same book. Christ church also is home base of jubilate, a much lauded community youth choir.
Established in 1915, the canterbury wea is a voluntary nonprofit, community, adult education association. You can journey with us via our reading plan, or by listening to acts on the christ church usa podcast on soundcloud or apple podcasts. All have come from professions that understand the need for confidentiality and this would be respected at all times. The club has about 50 members and meets each wednesday night from 5. Avonside book discussion group there are now a limited number of vacancies in our daytime book discussion group that meets on the first friday of each month beginning with morning tea at 10am. Christchurch existentialist discussion group christchurch.
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