14 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 28, ISSUE 1 - 2022 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 H O R N B Y C L U B The three-year redevelopment is a significant investment in the Hornby area. The Hornby Club has finally completed its incredible multi-million-dollar architectural redevelopment – ringing in a new era for its 10,000 strong membership and the Hornby community. The three-year redevelopment is a significant investment in the Hornby area, offering Christchurch a new dining and enter tainment destination and a comprehensive events and functions centre. There is something for everyone at the new Hornby Club. The Club features the sunlit Pavilion Café with barista made coffee and big breakfasts, the Chalmers Restaurant with a children’s indoor playground and Sunday buffet, and of course no Club would be complete without a spor ts bar and a massive 7m by 5m TV screen. The Club also has a ten-table pool room, gaming, raffles, dar ts, billiards, and TAB facilities for its members. In addition to the delicious new dining options, it was impor tant that the Hornby Club offered something different for the area. “This difference is a 400-plus pax events centre,” says Hornby Club general manager Tim Mathews. “The Club’s new events centre is a wonderful facility for corporates, event organisers, par ty planners, and those looking for a place to hold medium to large scale events.” There are multiple bars in the events centre and private rooms. It also comes with the latest conference technology, and enables Hornby Club to hold spor ts tournaments, live music concer ts, weddings, conferences, celebrations, and more. As well as the events centre, the Club has more than six meeting rooms that can be used for breakfast meetings, board meetings, and after work drinks. Redevelopment signals new era for Hornby Kelly Deeks Each room has its own big screen, sound, and lighting. The Club also hires out a few of these rooms, which are located perfectly beside the children’s playground, for kid’s par ties and family get togethers. “In our Chalmers Restaurant, we wanted to create a space that would warmly welcome our members’ families for Sunday dinners, Saturday night drinks, and bir thday par ties. Our fun kids’ drinks and bright and colourful playground is a real drawcard and so far, the feedback has been encouraging,” Tim says. An impor tant tradition within Clubs are the spor ting sections, and Hornby Club has been purpose built to provide the ultimate environment for these social games, spor ts, and tournaments. “Our sections include travel, dar ts, pool, golf, fishing, cricket, cards, bowls, snooker, and more. "We hold national tournaments, attracting Clubs throughout New Zealand to play and compete. "This year alone we are hoping to hold South Island Dar ts and Pool tournaments, as well as the National Dar ts Championship, fingers crossed. These will attract spectators and bring a real vibe and excitement to the Club.” For those keen on a flutter, the Club raffles run Wednesdays to Sundays. The Lucky Member draw is drawn on Tuesdays and Fridays. Live music from various local ar tists can be enjoyed at Hornby Club every Saturday and Sunday. Celebrating 65 years as par t of the Hornby community in 2021, Hornby Club has been an integral par t of Hornby’s business and social community since 1956. The Club and its membership are excited about the future, welcoming new members, and enjoying a beautiful Club for many years to come. • Next year the Hornby Club will host the Clubs New Zealand AGM. We all have a role to play to help support the health and wellbeing of older people and it’s important to speak out if you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse. As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported. The abuse can be psychological, financial, physical, or sexual. It may be intentional or unintentional. Often it is hidden in plain sight. It affects people of all ethnicities, genders, and socioeconomic groups. Office for Seniors Director, Diane Turner, said it was important to know the potential signs of abuse to look out for. “Abuse is often hidden, with abusers most commonly being family members, friends or even neighbours,” she said. “When thinking of elder abuse, most people think of physical assault and neglect. These are terrible enough. But the truth is most abuse is more mundane, and less noticeable. And far from clear cut. “It could be a caregiver stealing from a grandparent’s purse or a daughter pressuring her mother to give away property. “If you are concerned that someone is experiencing elder abuse, it's OK to help. Something as simple as asking how you can help makes a real difference.” A free, confidential telephone helpline is available, all day, every day, for help and support. Anyone can call 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA NOT OK) whether you are being abused or are concerned for someone who might be. You can also text 5032 or email support@elderabuse.nz When you call the helpline, you’ll be put in touch with a trained coordinator who works in your region who can work with you to make sure you are safe and help you manage the risk of abuse or neglect Co-ordinators can also identify and work with other organisations who can help and support you, including police, health providers, lawyers, banks, and government agencies. June 15 is also World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day is part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Week which runs until June 22. It is a chance to shine a spotlight on the issue of elder abuse and speak out against it. You can also do your part by wearing purple or donning a purple ribbon and share the message that elder abuse is not OK. For more information about elder abuse including the signs to look out for and where to go to for help please visit the Office for Seniors website at officeforseniors.govt.nz Speak out against elder abuse "The events centre is a wonderful facility for corporates, event organisers, party planners, and those looking for a place to hold medium to large scale events."
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