18 Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 9 <strong>2018</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 9 <strong>2018</strong> 19 School Holiday Activity: Nutcracker diorama – drop-in sessions Tuesday, 3-4pm Create your own theatre scene! Start with a simple shoebox as your stage and craft your creations. You may like to enter your creation into our libraries competition and be in to win prizes. This event is free and no booking is required. Recommended for all ages. Linwood library, Buckleys Rd Knit ’n’ Yarn Wednesday, 10.30am–1pm Go along to the Linwood Library for a friendly craft corner session. Take your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters. Have a look at the range of books to get ideas for your next project. Free, beginners welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Rd Creative writing on Wednesdays Wednesday, 4-5.45pm A group leader works with members to craft, create and develop their own work. Take pens or pencils, paper and even a laptop. Also take your wonderful ideas, story-telling, or art, as well as any projects you would like to Email matt.salmons@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday make. Talk to a Linwood Library team member for more information. No charge. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Buckleys Rd JP Clinic at Spreydon Library Thursday, 10.30am-1pm A justice of the peace will be available to members of the community, to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates rebates applications. There is no charge for this service. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St Citizens Advice Bureau – South Library Thursday, 11am-2pm Citizens Advice Bureau provides free and confidential advice to everyone. CAB takes the time to listen and equip you with the information, options and support that fit your needs. The CAB are conveniently located just inside the library. South Library, 66 Colombo St Rummikub Club Thursday, 10am-noon Join in on a game of Rummikub, a tile-based game for two to four players. No charge. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Cameo: Come And Meet Each Other Every second Thursday, 10am- 12pm A social group for older citizens to chat over a cup of tea or coffee and home-made baking at a free event. The group has a varied programme which includes playing board and table games, crafts, quizzes, speakers on relevant topics and the occasional outing for lunch or to a place of interest. Hillview School cafeteria, Wilsons Rd, St Martins Storytimes/Wā Kōrerō Friday, 10.30-11am Encourage learning through a love for stories. Storytimes is an interactive programme including stories, songs, rhymes and play. This is a free session. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St, and South Library, 66 Colombo St School holiday activity: Spring Crafts Friday, 9-6pm Create spring butterflies and other insects using pipe cleaners, coloured thread and googly eyes. Free, no bookings required. Recommended for all ages. Linwood library, Buckleys Rd Spreydon Social Games Club Saturday, 10am-noon Join in a friendly game or two of Upwords, Scrabble, cards, chess, Mahjong and more. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St Family Tennis Funday Sunday Having trouble using your android smart phone or interested in learning more? Go along to South Library and learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks, download apps and browse the internet. Registration is required and the cost is $7. Phone 941 5140 to make a booking. The library is located at 66 Colombo St. Sunday 1.30-4.30 Parent/child doubles tournament catering to beginners, social or competitive players. Dress up as your favourite tennis star, superhero, or in old tennis attire. Take a picnic lunch to enjoy on the day. For more info phone Tim Preston 027 641 4301 or info@tkhptennis. nz. Cost $9.40 per pair. Enter via www.TKHPtennis.nz Te Kura Hagley Park Tennis Club, Riccarton Ave Opawa Farmers’ Market Sunday, 9am-noon Go along to this farmers’ market which prides itself on having the best selection of fresh local produce in Christchurch, including a large organic range from trusted local growers. 275 Fifield Tce It’s our 45th Anniversary year! #areyouupforit 45th Anniversary Retro T-shirt available when entries open on 1st December <strong>2018</strong> Sunday 24th March, 2019 www.city2surf.co.nz