The Star: November 09, 2017
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
Thursday <strong>November</strong> 9 <strong>2017</strong> 59<br />
What’s on<br />
Let us know about your event!<br />
Email sarla.donovan@starmedia.kiwi<br />
Rudolf Steiner School will host<br />
its unique annual fair. Check out<br />
the exceptional crafts including<br />
handwork, woodwork, toys and<br />
dolls, as well as pre-loved clothing<br />
and second-hand books.<br />
19 Ombersley Tce, Opawa<br />
SATURDAY, 9AM-NOON<br />
PLANTARAMA<br />
<strong>The</strong> Cashmere Hills Presbyterian<br />
Church will have a variety of<br />
vegetable and flower plant stalls<br />
along with decorative pots, tools<br />
and garden art for sale. Eftpos<br />
available.<br />
Cnr MacMillan Ave and<br />
Dyers Pass Rd<br />
SATURDAY, 9AM-5PM<br />
HORORATA HIGHLAND<br />
GAMES<br />
You don’t have to be Scottish to<br />
enjoy the Southern Hemisphere’s<br />
biggest Scottish festival. Discover<br />
the children’s fairground, your<br />
heritage with the clans, an<br />
amazing variety of food vendors<br />
and more than 100 market stalls.<br />
Have a go at tossing a caber or<br />
sheaf, archery, tug o’ war, kilted<br />
mile, pie eating competition,<br />
haggis hurl and more.<br />
Hororata Domain<br />
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,<br />
9.30AM<br />
SCULPTURE ON THE<br />
PENINSULA<br />
This popular biennial event<br />
includes a record number of<br />
works from many of New<br />
Zealand’s most renowned<br />
sculptors and is a showcase for<br />
emerging talent. Family friendly,<br />
the event offers entertainment<br />
and a stunning exhibition of<br />
sculpture in a picturesque rural<br />
setting. All work displayed is for<br />
sale and proceeds from the event<br />
will be donated to Cholmondeley<br />
Children’s Centre. $15. Children<br />
under-12 free.<br />
Loudon Farm, Banks<br />
Peninsula<br />
THURSDAY, 7-10PM<br />
FLOWER WORKS<br />
Floral designers Shirley Russ<br />
and Annette Waller will sit the<br />
Floral Art New Zealand national<br />
demonstrators exam in front of a<br />
live audience. <strong>The</strong> demonstration<br />
will take place from 7-8pm. A<br />
cash bar will be open in the<br />
atrium. To purchase tickets, visit<br />
chsgardens.co.nz/flowerworks or<br />
phone 366 6937.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Piano Centre, 156<br />
Armagh St<br />
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, 9AM-<br />
6PM<br />
ART EXHIBITION<br />
St Albans Art Society is a local<br />
community group with artists<br />
displaying a great array of work.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be more than 100<br />
paintings on display and for sale<br />
at reasonable prices.<br />
South City Mall<br />
FRIDAY, 11AM-4PM,<br />
SATURDAY, NOON-3PM<br />
TRASH TO TREASURE<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
<strong>The</strong> Linwood Community Arts<br />
Centre is once again hosting<br />
the popular Trash to Treasusre<br />
exhibition featuring artworks<br />
made from recycled materials.<br />
Go along and check out these<br />
amazing artworks.<br />
Corner Worcester St and<br />
Stanmore Rd<br />
FRIDAY, 6-10PM<br />
BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT<br />
<strong>The</strong> Big Bike Film Night feature<br />
series rides into Christchurch<br />
bringing more bicycle drama<br />
for cycle enthusiasts. $22/$17.<br />
Buy tickets online from<br />
bigbikefilmnight.nz/screenings.<br />
Charles Luney Auditorium,<br />
12 Winchester St<br />
SATURDAY, 10AM-3PM<br />
FOLK ART GUILD<br />
<strong>The</strong> Canterbury Folk Art Guild<br />
is holding an exhibition and sale.<br />
This is a wonderful opportunity<br />
to buy hand-painted gifts as<br />
well as beautiful Christmas<br />
decorations for your home.<br />
95 Forfar St, St Albans<br />
SATURDAY, 9.30AM-12.30PM<br />
ART AND CRAFT MARKET<br />
<strong>The</strong> Countdown to Christmas<br />
market showcases high quality<br />
art and craft items including<br />
jewellery, art, merino and wood<br />
turning products. New and reimagined<br />
products.<br />
Mt Pleasant Centre, 3<br />
McCormacks Bay Rd<br />
SATURDAY, 10AM-2PM<br />
AVEBURY GALA<br />
Avebury House will welcome<br />
in spring at its Avebury Gala.<br />
Everyone is invited for high tea,<br />
live entertainment and much<br />
more. It’s a great opportunity for<br />
the community to get together.<br />
Avebury House, 9 Evelyn<br />
Couzins Ave<br />
SATURDAY, 10AM-3PM<br />
RUDOLF STEINER SPRING<br />
FAIR<br />
NEW BRIGHTON MARKET<br />
Saturday, 10am-2pm, New Brighton<br />
pedestrian mall<br />
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,<br />
McCormacks Bay Rd<br />
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, RANGE<br />
OF TIMES<br />
BANKS PENINSULA<br />
WALKING FESTIVAL<br />
Get off the beaten track and<br />
explore parts of Banks Peninsula<br />
not usually open to the public.<br />
Visit new reserves and appreciate<br />
LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St<br />
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Sunday, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce<br />
THE RICCARTON MARKET<br />
Sunday, 9am-2pm Riccarton Racecourse<br />
projects in progress with local<br />
guides to lead, inform and inspire<br />
you along the way. To book a<br />
place on one of the walks on<br />
offer this weekend, check out the<br />
festival listings on Eventfinda or<br />
phone Sue on 021 0417 402.<br />
Banks Peninsula<br />
PRESENTS<br />
in association with<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
AUCKLAND<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
SATURDAY<br />
11 NOVEMBER<br />
DOORS OPEN<br />
7PM<br />
NEW CITY<br />
HOTEL<br />
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON<br />
DASHTICKETS.CO.NZ OR<br />
$10 ON THE DOOR<br />
BUY ONE MAIN<br />
GET ONE MAIN<br />
FREE<br />
Offer available Monday & Tuesday DINE IN ONLY.<br />
Excludes Whole Fish dish. Lowest priced meal will be free.<br />
Offer cannot be used in conjunction with<br />
other restaurant promotions.<br />
TAKEAWAYS &<br />
DELIVERIES<br />
FREE PICKUPS<br />
FROM MOTELS<br />
www.thaichef.co.nz<br />
1 Riccarton Road<br />
ph 03 341 1163<br />
FREE PARKING AT REAR<br />
VIA BARTLETT ST