Community News!

By Christine Gillard | Posted: Wednesday September 4, 2024

Christchurch United FC are hosting a few fun weeks of football camp programmes over the upcoming Holiday Break at the United Sports Centre for young children (ages 4-12. These are great camps for families and kids that want to be active, learning and enjoying football. Kids can come for the day or the duration of the camp.FUNdamentals - First Skills Camp (ages 4-7)World Cup - Juniors Football Camp (ages 8-12)https://cufc.co.nz/holiday-program

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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Ahoy there me hearties! Luminaires is seeking singers, dancers and actors for their next major show, “Pirates of the Curry Bean”

For ages 8-25. No experience necessary.

For more information and to register go to

https://forms.gle/PaGDwAc7gNDMP49P7

If you have any questions or would prefer to be involved behind the scenes then find us on social media or email us luminairescharitabletrust@gmail.com

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Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution Eco Hub – September events

Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution Eco Hub invite you to celebrate their very first Mooncake Festival on Saturday 14 September 2-4pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant culture of the Chinese Moon Festival.

Highlights: Traditional Chinese Music performance, Lantern making, Chinese Knot Bracelet making, Chinese calligraphy, Mooncake Festival storytelling, Badge making.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page RichmondCommunityGardenRiverlution/Facebook for more information.

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Redwood Library – Special After School Activity Zone

3.30pm to 4.30pm

Tuesday

17 September 2024

Redwood Library

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Te mahi a Taāne Rore – Titī Tōrea making

Kia mau, kia ita ki tōku mana, ki tōku reo, kei roto i ngā tītī tōrea.

Come and celebrate the inner waiata with us this year for te wiki o te reo Māori as we learn how to master the skills behind Tītī Tōrea – a game played with sticks in time to a waiata.

Te mahi a Tāne Rore - Tītī Tōrea making | Events | Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi (bibliocommons.com)

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Phillipstown Community Hub – Spring Equinox Celebration

Come to the:

Spring Equinox Celebration

Phillipstown Community Hub

2pm – 5pm

Saturday

21 September 2024

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Avon Ōtakaro Network – World Rivers Day Celebration

World Rivers Day

10am till 2pm

Sunday

22 September 2023

Come along and celebrate our urban rivers with a family fun day out, full of fun activities, free sausage sizzle, and interesting things to do.

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 Redwood Library – The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap 25-28 September 2024

Got some leftover seeds or seedlings?

Bring them into your library to share with the community!

We welcome vegetable, herb, flower, native and heritage seeds - and you can even bring any spare seedlings you have potted up.

Thanks to Trees For Canterbury and WeedBusters we have some plants to get you started! 

The Great Library Seed and Plant Swap | Events | Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi (bibliocommons.com)

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Canterbury Kidz Kartz

REGISTRATION NIGHT

An invitation for anyone interested in joining Kidz Kartz, and a friendly reminder for our Kidz Kartz Families!

Kidz Kartz offers horse crazy children the opportunity to learn everything about horse care, maintenance, how to handle and drive ponies, race day preparation, and even the chance to race at official race day meetings! 

The Kidz Kartz initiative is to offer all children (aged 8-16 years) the opportunity to experience working with miniature horses and ponies. And learn everything they need to know to be able to pursue a career in the equine industry or own a horse of their own one day!
Registration Details:

Wednesday 25th September

Riccarton Park Racecourse, training area off Racecourse Road

4:30pm - 5:30pm 

For more information please find us on Facebook - Kidz Kartz & Pony Trust Canterbury or email kidskartscanterbury@gmail.com.