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Tragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car … View moreTragedy sometimes brings positive outcomes. Former model and fashion entrepreneur Judy Dodwell had just left New Zealand for a new life in Bahrain with her husband and two sons when she received a phone call she has never forgotten.
Her beautiful daughter had been tragically killed in a car accident near Queenstown.
The news shocked the family. Nicola, who excelled at school and was deputy head prefect, was travelling to Queenstown with a friend for a holiday job when the car spun out of control. Nicola was flung to her death on the roadside.
In a new country, in a new culture, Judy admits she did not cope with her loss. Paralysed with grief she found it impossible to complete even the smallest tasks. Her two sons needed their mother and parenting them both seemed to be all she could do.
Five years passed until one day she read in a magazine, "Success only comes by a change of attitude."
This sentence stayed in her mind, reminding her of previous success in life as an international model and the positive outlook she had at that time.
Judy determined to change her attitude, use her knowledge and skills and start her own modelling school, ignoring Bahrain's ban on expatriate women working.
After one year she was shut down. Judy would not close without a fight however so she appealed, was granted an audience with the highest government officials and finally her licence was granted by the king.
Judy's company Visual Image, Academy of Modelling expanded rapidly and before long Judy provided models for Formula 1 and Jewellery Arabia.
At the same time she amassed an exotic and amazing wardrobe of garments.
This spectacular Arabic fashion, which has been stored for over two decades, will be shown to the public for the first time this month at St Barnabas Church.
This is a first for the earthquake damaged newly restored and reopened church. Judy hopes to raise the final amount of money owing to pay for the earthquake repairs. She will install her cat walk down the centre isle and make use of the state of the art new sound system in the church.
All models are local and trained by Judy.
DETAILS
WHEN: November 24, 8pm.
WHERE: St Barnabas Church, Fendalton, Christchurch.
ENTRY: Tickets are $30 and available from the St Barnabas church office from 9am-3pm and the Ballantynes Department Store customer service desk.
- Words by Olive Lawson and Judy Dodwell. Photo - Amanda Dodwell.
Dear friends and neighbours, it’s a week now since little Mei has disappeared. Please help. We are happy to reward anyone who can reunite us with her financially. She is very loved and important to our family. She’s not a special breed so no reason to keep her if someone has her. We really need… View moreDear friends and neighbours, it’s a week now since little Mei has disappeared. Please help. We are happy to reward anyone who can reunite us with her financially. She is very loved and important to our family. She’s not a special breed so no reason to keep her if someone has her. We really need to find her or know what happened to her, please?
Join the bargain hunters at the Addington Raceway Stables next Thursday 23 November at midday to be among the first in at the Bookama book fair.
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Baby animals, carnival rides and fairground food have proved an irresistible drawcard for thousands of people on the opening day of the Canterbury A&P Show.
Money raised in eastern Christchurch to save a pool from demolition will now support local children …
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Hi neighbours! Only six weeks to go till Santa arrives! For all your home furniture requirements pop in to 4 Curletts Rd or check out our website www.christchurchauctions.co.nz..... We are open all weekend.
Summer is erratic in arriving in Canterbury, says our Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith. For her, no plant captures the promise of early summer like renga renga. What's your summer favourite?
Summer is erratic in arriving in Canterbury, says our Christchurch columnist Mary Lovell-Smith. For her, no plant captures the promise of early summer like renga renga. What's your summer favourite?
Hi guys, who wants FREE FOOD?
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"eats-kyleb468"
to get $20 off your total purchase using UberEats.
… View moreHi guys, who wants FREE FOOD?
You may use my code
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to get $20 off your total purchase using UberEats.
1. Install UberEats and register
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3. Apply promo code at the payment page
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RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION
NEW ZEALAND / CHRISTCHURCH
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RETRO SUN UMBRELLA
RETRO SUN LOUNGER
RETRO GLASS TABLE
RETRO PLANTER
… View moreRECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION
NEW ZEALAND / CHRISTCHURCH
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RETRO SUN UMBRELLA
RETRO SUN LOUNGER
RETRO GLASS TABLE
RETRO PLANTER
This Auction Start Monday 13th at 7 30 pm end Wednesday 15th at 9 pm of November.
WE WILL ACCEPT ANY CANS OF FOOD FOR THE RECYCLING MAN CHARITY AUCTION, WE DON'T WANT ALL BAKEN BEAN'S OR TOMATO.
WE LIKE TO SEE MIX OF DIFFERENT BRANDS OF CAN'S OF FOOD. THANKS YOU.
If you win the item please collect within 4 days or it will be Re-Auction, Thanks you.
When you won the Charity Auction, you buy any cans of food.
FOOD BANKS WE ARE DONATING TO
Ellesmere Food Bank
Delta Community Support Trust.
Salvation Army in Christchurch.
Catholic Social Services.
Call MATT 02108439932'
The Auction Finish at 9 pm, we will take the first bid at 9 pm.
Bid on the Recycling man page.
CHARITY for CHRISTCHURCH
Open Monday Wednesday Thursday, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm
27 Winsor Cresent Spreydon
The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub is set to open March 2018. Read more at NEWSLINE: ccc.govt.nz...
The Pharmacy Technician course at Academy can get you into a dynamic and exciting industry. Courses start in 2018.
There are loads of jobs out there for qualified Pharmacy Technicians. Academy graduates are in high demand with 88% currently working in the industry.
With Academy you’ll … View moreThe Pharmacy Technician course at Academy can get you into a dynamic and exciting industry. Courses start in 2018.
There are loads of jobs out there for qualified Pharmacy Technicians. Academy graduates are in high demand with 88% currently working in the industry.
With Academy you’ll study:
• Pharmacy law and dispensing processes
• Pharmacy Health
• Advance dispensing techniques
• Hospital pharmacy
• Anatomy and physiology
• Have lots of support and encouragement from your tutors
• Graduate with a nationally recognised qualification
We help you get a job when you finish through our own dedicated employment team. They have relationships with over 100 reputable businesses throughout New Zealand, which is a large advantage to our graduating students.
Keen? Want to know more? Come have a coffee and visit us. Meet our Tutors and have a Campus tour.
Enrol yourself or tell a friend about it. Courses start in 2018, so get in touch and enrol today.
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