Something Local
Beach Blast
Surf's up! This hugely popular, free
event showcases some of the fun
activities children (7-12 yrs) and their
parents can enjoy at the beach.
The North Beach Surf Life Saving Club
and the North Wai Board Riders' Club
demonstrate surf activities including
boogie boarding and surfing and then
children are encouraged to have a go
under their expert tuition.
Supported by Burwood/Pegasus
Community Board.
Saturday 22 January, 11am to 2.00pm
Postponement date: Saturday 29
January, 10am to 1pm, Meet in front
of North Beach Surf Club. For more
information phone 941 6840.
Christchurch Ethnic Soccer Festival
Experience the passion of soccer with
the countries where soccer rules!
This exciting event is back with 24
teams and three days of full-on
football. Bring the family, adopt a
team, and cheer them on!
Saturday 29 January and Sunday 30
January, 9am to 4.30pm preliminary
play. New Brighton Soccer Club, Bexley Reserve, Pages Road.
Saturday 5 February, Semi Finals 10am, Bexley Reserve
Final 2 pm Sharp, English Park
For more information phone 941-6840
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Heathcote River Event
A local favourite! Home-made rafts,
canoes and all sorts of watercraft
journey down the Heathcote River from
Waltham Park Pool to Hansen Park.
Pre-registration is encouraged - forms
are available from South Christchurch
Library/Beckenham Service Centre.
Supported by the Spreydon/Heathcote
Community Board.
Saturday 29 January 11am
Waltham Park Jetty, Fifield Tce/
Waltham Rd intersection.Cancellations on The Breeze.
For more information and a registration form click here or phone 941 6840
The Friends of Edmonds Factory
Garden - Garden Party
Bring a chair or rug and relax while
listing to music. Enjoy the ambiance
of the lovely garden, buy some plants
and treat yourself to a Devonshire
tea. Limited car parking on site.
Supported by the Hagley,
Ferrymead Community Board.
Sunday 13 February, 10am to 4pm
Edmonds Factory Garden,
355 Ferry Road. For more information phone
John Hoskin, 389 3584.
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Go By Bike Breakfast
Christchurch is one of best places
in New Zealand to go by bike!
So, get on your bike and celebrate
national bike-wise week by meeting
up with hundreds of cyclists on
Wednesday morning for a free
outdoor café style breakfast
and coffee.
Wednesday 16 February,
7am to 8.30am Victoria Square, Central City. For more information visit
www.ccc.govt.nz/cycling or phone
941 8666.
Barrington Big Fun
Lots of fun is to be had at Barrington
Park with food stalls, performances,
activities for children and so much more.
Supported by the Spreydon/Heathcote
Community Board.
Sunday 20 February, 11am to 2pm
Barrington Park, Barrington Street.For more information phone 941 6840.
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Bottle Lake Forest Family
Orienteering Day
This popular, free event introduces the
challenge and fun of orienteering to
anyone who wants it! The Peninsula and
Plains Orienteering Club plan the courses
through the forest and assist budding
orienteerers on the day. Mountain bike
orienteering is also available on the day.
Supported by Burwood/Pegasus
Community Board
Sunday 20 February, Staggered starts
between 10am and 12 noon
Bottle Lake Forest Park, Waitikiri Drive. Cancelled if wet, listen to Newstalk ZB. For more information phone 941 6840.
Bromley Carnival
Bromley Carnival has it all - music,
entertainment, free stuff, family events,
stalls and much more. Supported by
the Hagley, Ferrymead Community Board.
Saturday 26 February 10am to 2pm
Bromley Park, Buckleys Road. If wet,
postponed to Saturday 5 March. For more
information phone Karen East, 389 5566.
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Avice Hill Arts & Crafts Fair
This Art & Craft Fair with free
have-a-go workshops including
Oamaru stone carving, jewellery
and kite making, and raku pot firing.
Enjoy live jazz and food stalls at a
great family event in the beautiful
surrounds of the Avice Hill Reserve.
Sunday 27 February, 11am to 3pm
Avice Hill Reserve, 395 Memorial
Avenue. For more information
phone 941 6840.
Family Fishing Day
Calling all children! Find your fishing
rod, organise some bait and get your
family ready for the annual Family
Fishing Day. There will be a face
painting and a spot prizes to be won,
including the major prize - a fishing
rod. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Supported by Burwood/
Pegasus Community Board and
Powerhouse Youth Ministries.
Saturday 5 March 2005, 2pm to 4pm
Avon River at Owles Terrace,
downstream from the New Brighton
Bridge. Cancelled if wet, listen to
Newstalk ZB. For more information
phone 941 6840.
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Innercity East Multicultural Festival
A festival of multicultural activities,
food, exhibition, performances and
cultural groups. Supported by the
Hagley, Ferrymead Community Board.
Saturday 5 March 2005, 11am to 3pm
Linwood Community Arts Centre,
388 Worcester Street, Linwood. If wet, event postponed to Saturday
12 March. For more information
phone Linwood Community Arts
Centre, 981 2881.
Culture Galore Festival
Experience the world and celebrate
cultural diversity by dancing to the
beat of a different drum! Over 50
different ethnic groups offer cultural
performances and demonstrations
combined with a huge variety of
ethnic foods and even some Kiwi kai,
art and craft for sale and loads of
fun activities for the whole family.
Bring a rug or a chair and make a
day of it!
Saturday 19 March, 12 noon to 4pm
Ray Blank Park, Maidstone Road, Ilam. For more information phone
941 6840.
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Avonhead and Linwood
Movie in the Park
Bring your family and friends, spread out
a rug for a picnic tea and enjoy a magical
night at the movies under the stars.
Please leave dogs at home.
Avonhead: Sunday 20 March 2005,
7:30pm. Crosbie Park, Avonhead Park
Entrance, Apsley Drive. If wet, postponed to Monday 21 March
2005, 7.30pm. For more information phone 941 6840.
Linwood: Wednesday, 23 March 2005,
7:30pm. Linwood Park, Linwood Avenue. If wet, event postponed to Thursday,
24 March 2005. For more information phone 941 6840.
Linwood Community Art Centre
Classes Workshops
Floral Art: Wednesday 2 February 10.00am-12noon
Photographic Journalism: Friday, 4 February 10.00am-2.00pm
Drama Skills: Wednesday, 9 February 6.00pm
Jazz Dance: Saturday, 12 February (10 week term)
2.00-3.00pm
The Art of Creativity: Wednesday, 16 February 10.00am-Noon,
(12 week program)
For more information on any of the above
events phone Averil Drake, 981 2881 or
email linwood_art_ctr@paradise.net.nz
Garden Gala
Enjoy a social afternoon of free
entertainment and performances
in a lovely setting at the grounds of
Riccarton House. Try a variety of
leisure activities from floral art to
dancing.
Bring a picnic lunch or
choose from an assortment of
refreshments on site.
Riccarton House
Thursday 24 February, 11.00 to 3.00pm
For more information phone
941 6840.
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