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<strong>Tasman</strong> <strong>District</strong> Summer Guide 2011/2012<br />
Golden Bay<br />
Santa Parade<br />
Saturday, 17 December 2011<br />
10.00 am to 12 noon, Commercial<br />
St Takaka and Village Green.<br />
A parade by Golden Bay’s<br />
Collectable Vehicle and Tractor<br />
Clubs, a visit by Santa plus<br />
performances by Takaka Citizens<br />
Band and other musicians.<br />
Cost: Free entry.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Christmas Carols:<br />
Saturday 24 December 2011<br />
7.30 pm, Takaka Village Green,<br />
(Wet weather, Takaka Village Theatre)<br />
Come join our Christmas Carols<br />
led by the Candlelight Choir for<br />
everyone’s favourite traditional<br />
Christmas carols. Song sheets<br />
provided.<br />
Cost: Free.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Jazz On The Green<br />
Tuesday, 3 January 2012<br />
4.00 pm to 7.00 pm, Takaka<br />
Village Green (weather venue :<br />
The Brigand Café 90 Commercial<br />
St, Takaka) Enjoy a summer<br />
afternoon of jazz on the Village<br />
Green. Featuring Trudi Wilson’s<br />
vocals and piano PLUS Breezin’<br />
… funk, jazz fusion. Bring a picnic<br />
and head on down to the Green.<br />
Cost: Free.<br />
Info: www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz<br />
<strong>Tasman</strong> Skatepark<br />
Tour - Takaka<br />
Saturday, 7 January 2012<br />
2.00 pm – 4.00 pm, Takaka Skatepark<br />
The epic Sk8 and BMX tour<br />
returns to <strong>Tasman</strong> this summer,<br />
showcasing the best boarders<br />
and bikers the region has to offer.<br />
Entries taken on the day, with lots<br />
of cool prizes up for grabs.<br />
Cost: Free entry.<br />
Info: Paul McConachie 03 543 8525<br />
paul.mcconachie@tasman.govt.nz<br />
The Village Theatre<br />
Annual Book Fair<br />
Saturday, 7 January, 2012<br />
9.00 am to 2.00 pm, 32<br />
Commercial St, Takaka. Stock up<br />
on your supplies of pre-loved<br />
fiction, reference and curiosities.<br />
PLUS records, CDs & DVDs.<br />
Info: 03 525 8453<br />
Movie on the Green<br />
Sunday, 8 January 2012<br />
9.00 pm, Village Green, Takaka<br />
Come early to listen to Kiwi<br />
music. “Silent Antics” a classic<br />
silent film stars Charlie Chaplin,<br />
Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy and<br />
28<br />
reminds us how films were before<br />
“talkies”. Bring a picnic, rugs and<br />
pillows to stay warm and comfy.<br />
A favourite fish n chip night for<br />
the family.<br />
Cost: children $1 and adults $2.<br />
(Note: no movie if its raining).<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Stone Carving<br />
(2 Day Workshop)<br />
12 & 13 January 2012<br />
9.00 am to 4.00 pm daily, Golden<br />
Bay Community Gardens<br />
All materials and tools provided.<br />
Learn to sculpt a 30cm x 30cm<br />
x 60cm block of Oamaru stone<br />
with the support of professional<br />
international sculptor Jocelynne<br />
Bacci and Chontene Nathan.<br />
Oamaru stone is a very satisfying<br />
medium to work with – the<br />
results will surprise you.<br />
Cost: $170.00 for two day<br />
workshop. PLEASE enquire ASAP<br />
as places fill quickly.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
A Way With the Faeries<br />
Sunday, 15 January 2012<br />
10.00 am onwards, Milnthorpe<br />
Scenic Reserve (SH between<br />
Mussel Inn and Collingwood),<br />
A mystical magical family day<br />
out, celebrating the unique<br />
environment of Milnthorpe<br />
Scenic Reserve, a 400 acre<br />
regenerating native forest. Many<br />
activities: faery picnic, treasure<br />
hunt, storytelling, creative<br />
workshops (wing and wand<br />
making), sculpture, music, food<br />
stalls. Adults and children are<br />
encouraged to dress as faery folk<br />
and musicians wander the forest<br />
enchanting visitors.<br />
Cost: $5.00 (adults), children free<br />
Info: Ph 03 525 7974 email<br />
tribulldrums@xtra.co.nz<br />
Bags Of Fun ( 2 x 1 Day<br />
Workshops)<br />
17 or 18 January 2012<br />
10.00 am to 3.00 pm daily, Golden<br />
Bay Community Centre<br />
Make a colourful felt bag with<br />
master felter Janine Scott-<br />
Dickens. Guaranteed fun!<br />
Cost: $50.00 per one day<br />
workshop. PLEASE enquire ASAP.<br />
as places fill quickly.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Marvellous Mosaics<br />
(2 Day Workshop)<br />
19 & 20 January 2012<br />
9.30 am to 5.00 pm daily,<br />
Elvira’s workshop/gallery in<br />
downtown Takaka<br />
Elvira Pontier guides you in<br />
creating a mosaic masterpiece.<br />
A 30cm-square decorative tile<br />
or mirror. Alternatively, bring<br />
along a small side table or tray<br />
to decorate. Materials and tools<br />
provided.<br />
Cost: $120.00<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Golden Bay A&P Show<br />
Saturday, 21 January 2012<br />
8.00 am – 5.00 pm, Golden Bay<br />
Recreation Park (Golden Bay<br />
Showgrounds)<br />
The Golden Bay A&P Show is an<br />
event worth experiencing, as this<br />
is truly a show where country<br />
meets town and all have a great<br />
time. Have your say with the<br />
cattle judges; eye up the sheep<br />
and goats; watch the horses from<br />
the 100yr-old grandstand, or the<br />
shearing and wood chopping<br />
from a hay bale seat. Admire the<br />
cooking, flowers and handicrafts<br />
from locals and visitors and<br />
view the stunning photography<br />
display. Stroll around the many<br />
varied trade stands or sit back and<br />
listen to the entertainment. There<br />
is a great variety of food stalls and<br />
plenty to do for young and old.<br />
See you there.<br />
Info: Jean Wedderburn, 03 525 9142<br />
goldenbayshow@gmail.com<br />
Tata TITANIC Cardboard<br />
Boat Race.<br />
Sunday, 22 January 2012<br />
Race starts at 10am, BUT be there<br />
at 9.00 am please. Tata Beach (or<br />
the “lagoon” if windy).<br />
This will be the 15th annual<br />
Cardboard Boat race. This<br />
event made the Golden Bay<br />
ICON status. Cardboard crafts<br />
resembling wedding cakes, BMWs<br />
and even Fire Engines brave the<br />
waves for a fun time. Category<br />
and spot prizes donated by local<br />
businesses. Entry forms available<br />
early December.<br />
Cost: $10.00 per team.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Collingwood Summer<br />
Food Fair<br />
Sunday, 29 January 2012<br />
3.00 pm to sundown,<br />
Collingwood Recreation Ground,<br />
Collingwood-Bainham Road.<br />
Food caught, shot, harvested,<br />
cultivated, hooked or cooked<br />
locally. And free after entry.<br />
Plus spit roast and hangi. Games,<br />
bouncy castle, water slide & live<br />
music. Plus our famous 4-way<br />
tug-o-war. Cash bar.<br />
Cost: Adults $25.<br />
Accompanied kids free.<br />
Info:<br />
collingwood520@windowslive.com<br />
Samba Dance Workshop<br />
Friday, 3 February 2012<br />
Time and Location to be advised<br />
Learn to Samba and be part of the<br />
Mardi Gras Parade. See GB Weekly<br />
and posters closer to the date.<br />
Cost: $5<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Mask Making and Taniwha<br />
Workshops<br />
3 & 4 February 2012<br />
3.30 pm to 6.30 pm (Fri or Sat),<br />
Golden Bay Community Centre,<br />
88 Commercial St. Takaka (Behind<br />
the Brigand Café)<br />
Be part of Takaka’s annual Mardi<br />
Gras parade! Make masks,<br />
costumes and the Taniwha head.<br />
Materials supplied but you’re also<br />
welcome to bring some.<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Mardi Gras<br />
Saturday, 4 February 2012<br />
Noon – Midnight,<br />
Village Green, Takaka<br />
A full 12 hours of non-stop<br />
entertainment both on and<br />
off stage. Buskers, fairground<br />
attractions, LOTS of children’s<br />
entertainment, Kath Bee & Levity<br />
Beet, bouncy castle, balloons,<br />
face painting, juggling, fire and<br />
belly dance performance, music,<br />
food, market stalls, the MARDI<br />
BRA competition and MUCH,<br />
MUCH MORE!! Highlights are<br />
the Taniwha and Mask parade at<br />
6.00pm PLUS excellent local and<br />
visiting performance artists.<br />
Cost: Free.<br />
Info: Dave Myall 03 525 8876 or<br />
recreation@gbcw.co.nz<br />
Bike Wise Family Fun ride<br />
Golden Bay<br />
Sunday 4 March 2012<br />
Hop on your bike and join us for a<br />
social ride. This is a fun event open<br />
to young on old and is all about<br />
celebrating cycling. Start at<br />
1.00 pm. Start point – Central<br />
Takaka School. Contact Dave Myall<br />
Ph. 03 525 8876.<br />
Regular Events<br />
Anahata Yoga Retreats<br />
Anahata Yoga Retreat provides<br />
an experience of yogic living<br />
in the midst of native bush<br />
and expansive ocean views of<br />
Golden Bay. It is a residential<br />
eco-friendly yoga retreat offering<br />
nightly to monthly stays, private<br />
yoga training, daily and weekly<br />
programmes and ongoing<br />
retreats. The environment fosters<br />
personal growth and deep<br />
relaxation with individualized
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