Neighbourhood Week is here! 27th October to 31st March 2018. Yes, you read that correctly. This year Neighbourhood Week is extended for the entire summer.
Do you know who your neighbours are? I don't know mine as well as I should like.Neighbourly relations are important yet I have, for the most part, lived according to the wise words of Robert Frost:
"Good fences make good neighbours."
I often come home to find my cat peering out from the neighbour's bedroom window. If he's living the double life over there, perhaps it's time I followed suit and got to know them better. The only thing we may share in common is a boundary fence, but chances are they will be lovely, decent and hardworking people.
Thankfully, there are plans and resources to help us all get into the neighbourly spirit this summer. As part of the ongoing effort to help people connect in with their neighbours and strengthen community foundations, a small fund has been allotted by the Christchurch City Council Community Boards to help out with the planning and running of local events. Through this, you can register a neighbourhood event of your own and receive a small grant to go towards a fun event for you local neighbours and community this summer. Look now, an excellent excuse to throw a party! How could you refuse?
You can also check out our website and events calendar - Christchurch City Libraries events are always a great way to meet new people, socialise with your locals and build connections. Things to look out for include:
- Our hobbies, crafts and games clubs such as knit 'n' yarn and social games.
- Your local library book club.
- GenConnect meetings- get help with your portable device from local tech-savvy high-school students.
- Speaker events on a wealth of community-relevant topics.
- CINCH: your local community directory for clubs to join and things to do.
- Get involved in your local neighbourhood watch group.
What exciting events have you got planned for Neighbourhood Week?
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