Editor's picks - What's On
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 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....
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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43.3% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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33.5% Whenever you wish
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
The Neighbourhood’s Brainiest: Can YOU Solve Today’s Riddle?
You see a boat filled with people.
It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat.
Why?
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