14 Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>22</strong> <strong>2018</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi NOR’WEST NEWS 26th August <strong>2018</strong> 10am – 3pm Air Force Museum, Wigram Tickets available on door For exhibiting enquiries contact Mark Sinclair: mark.sinclair@ starmedia.kiwi BRIDALSHOW
Reading to Dogs Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm These sessions have been designed to provide a relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere to encourage children to practice their reading skills and develop a love of reading. This programme uses dogs who are the pets of the city council animal management team and have been trained and tested for health, safety and tem- NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>22</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 15 Go along and support up-and-coming musicians at The Festival Jazz Band High School Concert on Saturday, starting at 11.30am. The Email gilbert.wealleans@starmedia.kiwi festivals third annual by 5pm each Wednesday high school jazz band concert will feature Papanui Book Club perament. Sessions are 15min. six Christchurch high Tuesday, 10-11am Phone 941 7923 to book a spot. school bands including Love sharing your favourite Papanui library, 35 Langdons Burnside, Cashmere, reads? Go and join other book Rd Christchurch Boys’, lovers in our friendly, relaxed Christ’s College, Rangi library environment. No bookings required. College. Tickets for this Ruru, and St Andrew’s Papanui Library, 35 Langdons event at Christchurch Rd Boys’ High School are $12 plus booking fee. For more info, email jazzandbluesfestival@ gmail.com GenConnect Tuesday, 12.10-12.40pm Connecting generations by sharing knowledge. Do you have questions about your iPad, Smart Phone or Tablet? Or maybe you want to know how to use Skype, Facebook, or share your photos with family or friends? Ask an expert. Papanui High School students will be available every Tuesday during term time from 12.10-12.40pm to help you find answers to all your questions. Papanui Library, 35 Langdons Rd Simultaneous Storytime – Hickory Dickory Dash Wednesday, 1-1.15pm This event will take place across the Tasman at 11am (AEST) and Fendalton library will be joining the fun and reading this children’s book at 1pm New Zealand time. Fendalton library, 4 Jeffreys Rd Bishopdale Bridge Club Wednesday, 11am-2.30pm Go along and join in with this social group who meets every Wednesday for a game or two of bridge. Table fees $5. Phone Janet for more information on 352 1440. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Christchurch Women’s Toastmasters Friday, 12.30-1.30pm Want to advance your career? Have the confidence to speak up for issues you care about? A friendly group of women meet weekly to help women succeed through developing speaking and leadership skills. See our website for more information www.cwctoastmasters. org.nz St Pauls, behind in Tennis Pavilion, 1 Harewood Rd Brass ’n’ Tartan Sunday, 1.30pm The Sumner Silver Band in conjuction with the Christchurch City Pipe Band presents a concert of favourite pipe band and brass band music includiing Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave, Minstrel Boy and Hine E Hine. Gold coin afternoon tea and raffles. Tickets $10 available from Sumner and Redcliffs Pharmacies and from band members. St Albans Edgeware Bowling Club, Forfar St Book Fair Friday 9-5.30pm and Saturday, 9-4pm Thousands of pre-loved quality books of all types will be going out at only $2 or 6 for $10. Children’s books at the giveaway price of 4 for $2. Plus jigsaws. wasjigs. DVDs, CDs, sheet music and specially priced books. There’s something for everyone so don’t miss out. Organisers are encouraging the use of reusable bags so please try and BYO. St Christopher’s Avonhead, 244 Avonhead Rd Choir concert – Wander the World Sunday, 5-6.30pm The St Albans Community Choir and guests will perform a cabaret-style concert in the parish centre under the direction of Heather Gladstone QSM. A light supper will be served at the conclusion of the concert. A donation for a local charity is requested. St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Rd Chinese Tea Ceremony Sunday, 11am Discover the art of Chinese tea and experience a traditional tea-making process. Learn about tea culture, history and its health benefits while tasting the traditional Chinese tea dessert. There will also be a guided tour of Wood Firing Ceramics Exhibition from a Taiwanese artist. Places are limited so book tickets online or phone 341 6276. All exhibitions and displays are subject to change. Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, 2 Harakeke St exHibitors book now limited spaces available! Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your business in front of 10,000+ qualified attendees Vanessa.fleming@starmedia.kiwi 021 914 565 Horncastle arena June 29 - July 1 10AM - 5PM Inspiration | Trends | Technology | Innovation | Show Specials