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| Getting ahead in Beckenham This 3.5 m corrugated iron sculpture is turning heads in Beckenham and helping to generate interest in the area, say local retailers. Created by well-known sculptor Jeff Thomson (pictured), the work was funded by the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board and organised by Beckenham Business Association. It sits on the corner of Colombo and Strickland Streets. |
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| Try korfball Korfball, the mixed team sport, is taking off in Christchurch — and it’s happening at Cowles Stadium. With similarities to netball and basketball, korfball is unique as the only sport in the world developed to be played by both men and women in the same team. Suitable for friends, couples, families, workmates — or anyone wanting to try something a bit different — korfball is fun, social and a really good work out. A Tuesday night social korfball competition is currently under way with another competition due to start in June. Two free “Have-A-Go” sessions will be run at Cowles Stadium on 8 and 15 June from 7 pm. For more information call Rob on 351 6207. |
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Behind the Sculpture Wall |
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| Last November the winning design for the
new Christchurch art gallery was announced. While much talk has centred on its external appearance, behind the undulating semi-transparent “Sculpture Wall”, the gallery also promises much interest. Spread over three levels will be a grand atrium/foyer, nine exhibition areas showing the permanent collection and visiting exhibitions, a photography studio, a reference and study library, a multi-purpose auditorium, an education centre, a bistro, a cafe, and two shops. The extra space will enable nearly 60 per cent of our City’s art collection to be displayed. One of the top four in New Zealand, the collection has become increasingly cramped in the present gallery, which is only big enough to show 10 per cent of the art works at any one time. More local, New Zealand and international touring exhibitions will also be able to be shown, with the facilities putting Christchurch firmly on the Australasian touring circuit for events which might previously have by-passed our City. In addition to displaying art, the new gallery will host lectures, seminars and study days in purpose-built facilities. Unique among New Zealand art galleries, a sculpture garden over 40 per cent of the gallery site will incorporate grass, trees, seating and water features. Construction of the gallery, on Worcester Boulevard, is due to start in September 2000, with the official opening in early 2003. |
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