Bay Harbour: October 14, 2020

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Wednesday <strong>October</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>2020</strong> Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 9 News Supporting women through hardship • By Bea Gooding A SENSE of belonging and purpose has been the driving force behind the success of a women’s support group in the last two decades. The Women’s Social Support Group at the Woolston Development Project recently marked its 20th anniversary of nurturing the lives of women across the city. The group provides social opportunities for women from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those facing unemployment, mothers of children with disabilities, or carers of sick family members for long periods of time. WDP manager and facilitator Bev Adams has been involved with the group since its inception and said its importance has been highlighted now more than ever due to Covid-19. “The founding members identified a concern that local women were becoming more isolated due to low income and increasing health issues,” she said. “We’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, but isolation is still an issue for women. Covid-19 showed how isolated people actually were because they hadn’t built those community connections over time.” The women’s group was established in 2000 and started with 10 members, but it has now grown to more than 35. Activities such as arts and craft, games and bus outings were on offer to enable women MILESTONE: Woolston Development Project manager Bev Adams facilitates the many outings and activities at the Women’s Social Support Group, which celebrates its 20th-anniversary this year. to build positive relationships, develop practical leisure skills and increase awareness of other opportunities city-wide. Adams said the dynamic of the group shifted over time because members were able to confide in each other around issues such as domestic violence, rather than attending just for the activities. This was particularly apparent following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. Said Adams: “Pre-earthquakes, women came there to enjoy the activities. When the earthquakes hit we were closed for six weeks, but they still depended on those connections they had made especially as many struggled with losing their houses. “The whole dynamic of the group since then has changed. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN People are much more caring and they never hesitate to check in on each other.” Many women readily accepted the care and responsibility of their families, whether it was young children, ageing parents or unwell partners. Adams said this was often to the detriment of their own health and well-being, therefore the group helped women take some time out for themselves, and develop lifelong friendships. It impacted their lives due to learning new skills such as gardening, cooking, making clothes or having a hobby, which lifted self-esteem and confidence. “Some of these women have been working 24/7 to look after someone, managing finances or organising medical needs and never think about what they want or need,” she said. “They become overtired and depression is more apparent because they’re eating, sleeping and living for other people. “Coming to a group like this for two hours just provides some respite and is a lifting of the spirits. Having a laugh is incredibly therapeutic.” •The Women’s Social Support Group meets weekly at the Woolston Development Project on Wednesdays from 9.45am during the school term. •Founding member Gloria Brown, page 10 NEW SEASON’S OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND BBQ’S INSTORE NOW! Play Bowls @ the Friendly Redcliffs Mt Pleasant Bowling Club FUNCTION CENTRE FOR HIRE Weddings, funerals, anniversaries or a conference... Our modern facility is available for most occasions. Businesses and family groups have enjoyed booking for a game of bowls where tuition can be supplied, followed by a meal or use of the bar facilities. Caterers can be recommended or you can provide your own food. Full commercial kitchen available. Full members are able to use the facilities for their own function at no cost for the room hire. BOOK YOUR STAFF OR GROUP XMAS FUNCTION TODAY Redcliffs Mount Pleasant Bowling Club Try something different... play bowls 9 James Street, Redcliffs Ph 384-3733 | redcliffsbowls@xtra.co.nz | www.redcliffsbowls.co.nz