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10 Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>20</strong> <strong>20</strong>18<br />
Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
WESTERN NEWS<br />
Scrabble Group<br />
Tuesday, 9.45am-noon<br />
Go along and play scrabble<br />
with the friendly group. Exercise<br />
your brain and have fun.<br />
Gold coin donation. Sundbye<br />
House, 100 Farrington Ave<br />
Halswell Community Craft<br />
Group<br />
Wednesday, 9.15am-noon<br />
Go along to learn new crafts<br />
or have a social outing. There<br />
will be knitting, crocheting,<br />
embroidery, cross-stitch, cardmaking,<br />
painting, patch work or<br />
anything else you are doing or<br />
wish to share with others. Entry<br />
is $3 and includes morning tea.<br />
For more information, please call<br />
Marion on 322 8996 or Trudy on<br />
322 8178.<br />
Halswell Community Hub, cnr<br />
of Sparks and Halswell Rds<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
Go along to Scrabble Club.<br />
There’s no obligation, just go<br />
along whenever you can and join<br />
the friendly group. All materials<br />
supplied.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Get Creative Craft Group<br />
Thursday, 9.30-11.30am<br />
Go along to the group for a<br />
Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
morning of creativity. A gold<br />
coin donation is required for<br />
morning tea and to cover the<br />
use of any craft group materials<br />
for card-making, usually about<br />
$2.50 per card. For further<br />
information, call Janet Holder on<br />
021 147 7656.<br />
South West Baptist Church,<br />
Balcairn St<br />
Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />
Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm<br />
Those who want to have a<br />
chat while they construct their<br />
favourite woollen creations<br />
can at the weekly Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />
meetings. From crochet to<br />
knitting or a craft of your choice,<br />
have fun with this social group.<br />
There are a variety of books<br />
to help inspire ideas for your<br />
next project or even to help a<br />
beginner. Everyone is welcome.<br />
Upper Riccarton Library, 71<br />
Main South Rd<br />
Go Well Group – play<br />
rummikub<br />
Thursday, 1-2pm<br />
Go along to the Fendalton<br />
Library and play rummikub,<br />
an exciting, interactive strategy<br />
game that will test your wits.<br />
Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd<br />
Petanque<br />
Thursday, 1-3pm, or Sunday,<br />
Go along on Sunday, noon to 3pm, to the Halswell Community Market. With more than 50 stalls,<br />
the market could be good place to find that unique gift. Go along and get a bite to eat from one<br />
of the numerous food trucks. The market will be at St John of God Halswell and The Granada<br />
Centre on 26 Nash Rd. <br />
10am-1pm<br />
Try something new. Petanque<br />
is easy to learn, and equipment<br />
and coaching is provided. Open<br />
days are Thursday, 1-3pm, and<br />
Sunday, 10am-1pm. Visit the<br />
world-class facilities in North<br />
Hagley Park and the website<br />
www.christchurchpetanqueclub.<br />
org.nz. All are welcome.<br />
Christchurch Petanque Club, 6<br />
Riccarton Ave<br />
Minecraft Club<br />
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Get creative, start crafting.<br />
Build imaginative worlds and<br />
battle nocturnal creatures at the<br />
learning centre’s Minecraft Club.<br />
A tutor will be in attendance to<br />
supervise and assist if necessary.<br />
Places are limited so bookings<br />
are required. Suitable for<br />
children aged between eight and<br />
12-years-old. Cost is $<strong>20</strong> per<br />
child per term.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Musical Instrument Jams<br />
Thursday, 3.30-7pm<br />
Book a time to go solo or<br />
have a silent practice with up<br />
to four bandmates. There will<br />
be electronic drums, a digital<br />
piano, a Roland session mixer,<br />
mics and headphones available<br />
for budding musicians. You can<br />
also bring in your own electric<br />
instruments and plug into the<br />
session mixer. One-off bookings<br />
are also available for community<br />
groups. Children under<br />
12-years-old must be supervised<br />
by an adult. Places are limited so<br />
bookings are essential.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Bookbuddies<br />
Saturday, 10.30-11.30am<br />
Do you enjoy reading? Do<br />
you fancy trying something<br />
new? Would you like to share<br />
your thoughts about books?<br />
Do you want to read more? Are<br />
you unsure what to read next?<br />
Bookbuddies is a book group for<br />
eight to 11-year-olds. Each week’s<br />
session is themed with different<br />
activities and books.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
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