16 Tuesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>20</strong> <strong>20</strong>16 WESTERN NEWS Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Christmas Grotto Tuesday to Saturday, 9am-9pm Go to the Christmas Grotto, where you will journey through a magical Christmas wonderland. There will be something for all ages to enjoy and a mixture of displays and scenes to view. During the week, the grotto will be open from 9am-3pm and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it will be open from 9am-9pm. This year the organisers have decided to wipe the entry fee so enjoy the show free of charge. South West Baptist Church, cnr of Lyttelton and Cobham Sts. Free entry Babytimes/Wā Pēpi Tuesday, 11-11.30am Go along to the library for a fun babytimes session. During each session, there will be a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and other book-related activities. The programme has been aimed at under two-year-olds. Te Hapua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd Musical Instrument Practice Slots Tuesday, 3.30-7pm Book a time to go solo or have a silent practice with up to four band-mates. There will be electronic drums, a digital piano, a Roland session mixer, mics and headphones available for budding musicians. You can also take in your own electric instruments and plug into the session mixer. Te Hapua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd Scrabble Club Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm Go along to the scrabble club at the library. No obligation, just go along when you can and join the friendly group. Some boards provided, but feel free to bring your own. No fee. Te Hapua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd Go Well Group – Play Rummikub Thursday, 1.30-3pm Come along to the library and play Rummikub – an exciting, interactive strategy game. Fendalton Library, cnr of Jeffreys and Clyde Rds Knit and Yarn Thursday, 2-3.30pm Take your knitting along to the library’s weekly knit and yarn. The programme is best-suited for adults. Fendalton Library, cnr of Jeffreys and Clyde Rds CHRISTMAS FUN: The Great Museum Santa Search is back and more fun than ever before. Take your family and search high and low for the Canterbury Museum’s hidden Santas. If you find all the missing Santas, you could win a fantastic prize. All you need to do is count the total number of toy Santas you see and record it on the back of the entry form available from the front desk of the Canterbury Museum. The event will run through to January 8, 9am-5.30pm, at the Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave. Re:Start Mall Open Air Movie Theatre <strong>December</strong> 22 and 23, 6.30- 9pm Go along to the Re:Start Mall and enjoy Christmas films at an open air movie theatre surrounded by food trucks. On Thursday, How the Grinch Stole Christmas will be played, while Friday’s screening will be Elf. 78/92 Cashel St A Christmas Carol Tuesday to Friday Join The Court Jesters as they scramble to recreate the entirety of Charles Dickens’ beloved story A Christmas Carol with only two performers, one pianist and a lot of help from the audience. Enjoy frantic fun and plenty of festive spirit in this fresh take on a yuletide classic, ideal for families and staff parties. Suitable for families with children aged eight and above. Cost varies between $12 and $<strong>20</strong>. The Court Theatre, Bernard St, Addington YMCA Carols By Candlelight Saturday, 9-10pm This event is a fun way for family and friends to enjoy the magic of Christmas Eve. Take along your friends, family, picnic and chairs and join the YMCA for a wonderful evening of carol singing. Candles and carol books are on sale at the event, with food and coffee vendors on-site. Victoria Square Christchurch Christmas Lights Running through to <strong>December</strong> 30, 8.30pm-midnight A Christmas light show like no other. We have used more than 500,000 lights and created a light show that is synchronised to popular rock and classical music. There are also great Christmas displays, a number of trains running and even a Halloween witches cove display. 650 Shands Rd, Prebbleton THE HOME OF GOOD BAKING CHRISTMAS TARTS 12pk HOT DEAL! 2 FOR $ 8 00 CHRISTMAS PUDDING 700g Other sizes available. $ 7 99 EA LARGE PAVLOVA $ 6 49 EA CHRISTMAS TRUFFLES 12pk & RUMBALLS 15pk $ 5 99 PK MILK Dairy Dale 2L varieties. $ 5 98 2 FOR or $3.19 each PREMIUM BREAD White, Wholemeal, Grain & Honey. $ 5 00 3 FOR Promotional pricing available while stocks last from 19/12/16 to 24/12/16. Images are serving suggestions only. Open 7 days | 8 Convenient local locations Hornby • Barrington • Ferry Rd • Papanui • Riccarton • Upper Riccarton • New Brighton • Rangiora BAKERIES www.couplands.co.nz
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