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Pupils from Omihi School in North Canterbury have bid a sad farewell to Sam their school dog this we…
Tickets now available for "Company" by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Opens Thurs 2nd Nov at Rangiora Town Hall - 8 performances with final night Sat 11th Nov. One matinee. www.ncms.co.nz.... Book at iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 iTicket (484 253). Local outlets: Stan's 7 Day … View moreTickets now available for "Company" by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Opens Thurs 2nd Nov at Rangiora Town Hall - 8 performances with final night Sat 11th Nov. One matinee. www.ncms.co.nz.... Book at iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 iTicket (484 253). Local outlets: Stan's 7 Day Pharmacy or Kaiapoi i-Site.
New parents: Did you feel prepared enough when your baby arrived?
You'd think plastic or nylon rollers wouldn't do too much damage to aluminium - but here's one I recently fixed that had got jammed up with fluff and dust and worn right through to the steel bearing.
Then the steel ground away the soft aluminium track below every time it got … View moreYou'd think plastic or nylon rollers wouldn't do too much damage to aluminium - but here's one I recently fixed that had got jammed up with fluff and dust and worn right through to the steel bearing.
Then the steel ground away the soft aluminium track below every time it got dragged open and shut for months.
Replacing rollers is a straightforward and quick job.
Replacing a worn out track is much more tricky and expensive.
So the next time you've got the vacuum out - run it over your sliding door track to remove dust & debris and keep those rollers clean. It's easy to do and you'll save yourself money.
If it's too late and the rollers have started wearing away and your sliding doors are getting hard to open give Jim a call 021 0688932 or send him a message to help get it fixed.
TUE OCT 3
Eat Up Ashburton - Al Brown in Conversation
Al is back with his biggest and best book yet, revisiting and updating classic New Zealand heartland meals and bringing stories from around New Zealand. Join us for a drink as Al chats about the new book, our amazing local ingredients, and… View moreTUE OCT 3
Eat Up Ashburton - Al Brown in Conversation
Al is back with his biggest and best book yet, revisiting and updating classic New Zealand heartland meals and bringing stories from around New Zealand. Join us for a drink as Al chats about the new book, our amazing local ingredients, and his cooking adventures. Make sure you get Al to sign your copy!
Tickets include nibbles, available from Kitchen Kapers 03 308 8287 and at kitchenkapers@xtra.co.nz.
WED OCT 4
David Elliot: Pigs, Penguins and Polecats. The Ashburton Art Gallery houses the growing collection of author/illustrator David Elliot's drawings. See a selection of some of the artists favourite animal explorations in his new exhibition. Runs until November 12.
Wonky Donkey: Craig Smith, the man behind beloved children's book The Wonky Donkey, performs a school holiday show at the Sinclair Centre in Ashburton. Entry is $15 per adult and child, and $5 for each child thereafter. Show starts at 11am. Tickets from Ashburton Paper Plus.
FRI OCT 6
Children's Theatre: Mid Canterbury Children's Theatre once again brings you a double billing. Two shows in one, Disney The Aristocats Kids, and Disney My Son Pinocchio JR. Friday and Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
Opening Darfield Artweek: A trio of exhibitions, Darfield Rec Centre, Selwyn Gallery, Darfield Library, celebrate art in the Selwyn district. Opening night at Darfield Rec Centre, North Terrace, 7pm-9pm. Tickets $15 from Selwyn Gallery or $20 at the door. Contact: (03) 318 8702.
Springston Trophy: Equestrian event at the Rakaia Pony Club. Runs until Sunday, featuring 39 teams from around the South Island.
TUE OCT 10
Embroidery: Young Embroiderer Class, upstairs at Ashfords, Ashburton, hosted by the Ashburton Embroiderers' Guild. Costs $15, includes materials and threads. Class is for kids nine and older. Contact Nola Sim on 03 308 8835.
THU OCT 12
Art Couture NZ Wearable Art Competition: Choose from five categories: students, open, here we go again, hardware, sow's ear. Entries close August 4. Held from 7.30pm to 10pm at The Vineyard at Rossendale, 100 Old Tai Tapu Rd, Tai Tapu. Tickets $35. Check the Facebook page for details.
Battle of Passchendaele: New Zealand's darkest day will be remembered at the Sheffield Cenotaph at 2pm. A Gallipoli Oak and stone cross will mark the centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele during WW1 for future generations.
FRI OCT 13
Mini Olympics: The inaugural Team Challenge Mini Olympics – a fundraising event for Methven Care Trust – at the site of the proposed new resthome for Methven within Camrose Estate. Registrations are now open. Further information, www.methvencaretrust.co.nz... and www.newzengland.co.nz....
I had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.
So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.
A couple of qualifiers: I'm not … View moreI had a birthday this week, and being the mad planner that I am, I'm creating a list of things to do before my next birthday - which will be my 45th.
So, I'm after ideas for things to put on my list of 45 things to achieve by the time I'm 45.
A couple of qualifiers: I'm not into adrenaline, so no jumping out of planes or off bridges. And they need to be things that I can do, and things that any normal person with normal resources would be able to achieve - no flying rockets into outer space or anything.
So far I've got:
1. Play a round of golf
2. Compete in a sport
3. Smash NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
4. Read 'The Bone People' (again)
I'll be setting up a blog and tracking progress online and in print, so come at me with your best ideas - even something that you set out to accomplish and achieved and gave you a real sense of achievement. Would love to hear your stories as well!
Shannon (Ed).
Environment Canterbury (ECan) has given the green light to an extra lane and cycleway on the Waimakariri Bridge.
Do you think it will help congestion?
Want to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.
This workshop aims to increase trapping to … View moreWant to learn about predators and trapping? Would you be willing to put a trap in your backyard to protect native wildlife (or maybe let someone check the trap for you)? Perhaps you have a few hours to spare each week to check traps in your area.
This workshop aims to increase trapping to protect the amazing bird life in the Ashley estuary and wetlands just north of Christchurch… But it’s not just about the Ashley! If you live anywhere in New Zealand and are interested in finding out more about predators and trapping in your area, come along to this FREE workshop, followed by afternoon tea (we’ll even have chocolate biscuits!) Experienced trappers are coming to swap tips and tricks, so here's your chance to learn more about how we can make New Zealand predator free by 2050.
Ongoing supply of kiln dried pine offcuts, great for firewood and kindling bin size 1.3m3 $50 (apple crate not included)
Txt 0212160301 for availability
How do you feel about plans for Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd's storage dam? Are you worried about flooding or do you see it as a positive for the region?
Hey all, just thought I'd put it out there to bring awareness - last Sunday night someone was snooping around in my car which was parked on my driveway. On Monday morning all the compartments in my car were open, although nothing was stolen because I had nothing in there to steal, luckily! I… View moreHey all, just thought I'd put it out there to bring awareness - last Sunday night someone was snooping around in my car which was parked on my driveway. On Monday morning all the compartments in my car were open, although nothing was stolen because I had nothing in there to steal, luckily! I don't think I locked my car that night, which was silly on my behalf. My husbands car was parked beside mine and was locked and his car was fine. So just a warning to lock your car up each night, and don't keep valuables in your car overnight. Always scummy opportunists lurking around ☹️
Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.
Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.
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