Community News!

By Christine Gillard | Posted: Thursday June 13, 2024

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Edgeware Village Mid-Winter Market

The annual Edgeware Village Mid-Winter Market is happening on Saturday June 22nd from 11am to 2pm. From rat traps to chocolate treats, local residents will have their creative products and food treats from around the world available for you to purchase.

Rain or shine, come along and browse through the array of stalls inside the St Albans Community Centre, enjoy the food and enjoy the warm, cosy atmosphere and music.

Please contact sara@stalbans.gen.nz or phone 021 914563 if you would like to book a stall for your crafts or goods.
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St Albans Pavilion and Pool Inc. - AGM

St Albans Pavilion and Pool Incorporated are holding their Annual General Meeting at Kohinga St Albans Community Centre on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 7pm. The Guest Speaker is Dame Sue Bagshaw who will talk about the development of the first purpose-built New Zealand Youth Hub in Central Christchurch (Stage 1 to be completed later in 2024).

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Avon Loop Planning Assn (ALPA) – AGM

ALPA are holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 29 June at 2pm in the Community Cottage, 28 Hurley Street, Christchurch.

The Guest Speaker is Tineke Witteman on "History of PIKO and its Future Plans"

If you live in the Loop area please feel free to come along.

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Gear Up Ōtautahi

GREAT NEWS!

The bins are now back in our communities. So if you have any used or outgrown sports gear (must be in good condition), please donate now as the gear will be recycled back into the community to people who need it! No clothing thanks but good sports shoes and equipment are very welcome.

Bins are available at the following location/s in your community:

St Albans

Mainland Football - English Park, Cranford St

Papanui

Papanui Library - 35 Langdon's Road

Motus Merivale - 269 Papanui Road

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AKOTECH CodeCamps July School Holidays

Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Learn AI, make games, code robots & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games and apps for a big client.  

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.

We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation. 

Canterbury Uni & St Patrick's School: 8th-11th & 15th-18th July

Programs: 2 & 4 Day Programs

Book Now at www.akotech.nz

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From Bellies, Babies to Tweens next market date is SUNDAY 14 JULY 9am - 12noon at Halswell RLFC, Halswell Rd/Halswell Domain.

FBBT is a buy/sell pre-loved market for families where you'll find maternity, baby, kids & tweens items all in one place at bargain prices. And who wouldn't want a bargain the way the cost of living is currently.

Interested in being a stallholder to earn a bit of extra cash whilst clearing out your kids items they no longer need or use? Follow on Facebook & Instagram for more information and booking form or send an email to fbbtmarket@gmail.com 

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Waitākiri School is holding a Brick by Brick LEGO® show on Saturday 21 September and all schools/ communities are invited.

Part of the show is a competition for Yr 5 and 6 students.

Please forward this email to teachers of Year 5 and 6 students or any staff who may be interested in being involved in a school LEGO® competition.

LEGO® masters will be judging and there are some fantastic prizes.