Reporter’s diary

Press, 10 February 1982, Page 2

Reporter’s diary

Park or play? THE CONTROVERSY surrounding the Paparua County Council’s plans to develop Muir Park, Halswell. as an adventure playground could lead to the revival of the long-defunct Halswell Improvement Society. A meeting has been called for this evening to give Halswell residents a chance to discuss the council's plans for the park and alternatives which would cater for the township’s many children and satisfy, those wishing to preserve Muir Park as it is. Some local residents object to the plan to use big trees in

the north-west part of the park as a base for the adventure playground. The trees include three mature walnut trees and two sweet chestnut trees. Organisers of the meeting ‘hope the issue will provide a catalyst for the formation of a new community group dedicated to making Halswell an even more pleasant place to live than it is now. The meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. in the Playcentre on Halswell Road. Free ‘Listener’ THE BROADCASTING Cor-

poration of New Zealand has offered complimentary subscriptions for the “Listener” to former employees who have retired with 10 or more years service. A spokesman for the corporation said the move, which was started last .year, was a friendly gesture in recognition of the service put in by its former employees. In view of pressure for the corporation to sell its programme lists, our inform ant is wondering whethi-i ,n spite of her free weck.lv copy of the "Listener.” she will have to buy another publication to get the television and radio programmes.

Sweet poverty THE LIFE of the idle rich was so boring for a British couple who scooped the pools that they have returned to a ■ working life. George and Elaipe Dawes, who won $1.7 million a year ago, now plan to buy a* sports shop. The Dawes, who quit their general store business after their win, have two sons, a $150,000 home, a Rolls Royce worth $115,000 and a Range Rover. Mr Dawes said they needed a business:to “keep the brain ticking over and give us an interest."

Charity bowls MEMBERS of the Papanui Bowling Club raised $2500 for Cardiac Companions, a support group for people who suffer from heart conditions, at a charity bowls tournament last Sunday. Two greens of bowlers enjoyed a pleasant day of bowls and their green fees and lunch money were donated to Cardiac Companions. The tournament was followed by an auction of goods donated by firms and individuals.