Selwyn Times: November 27, 2019
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz<br />
Wednesday <strong>November</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2019</strong> <strong>27</strong><br />
Springston Secret Garden<br />
Working Bee<br />
Springston on Sunday,<br />
10.30am-noon<br />
A wonderful opportunity to<br />
meet like-minded locals in a<br />
relaxed, family-friendly, community<br />
garden. As a member of the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Timebank, volunteers<br />
can earn credits per hour of service<br />
given. Phone Tina 021 738<br />
092 or email springstonsecretgarden@gmail.com<br />
387b Ellesmere Junction Rd,<br />
Springston<br />
Discovery Time<br />
Lincoln on Sunday, 1.30-3pm<br />
and Darfield on Wednesday,<br />
3.30-5pm<br />
Head along to discover a new,<br />
fun and creative activity each<br />
week at the library. Drop in, no<br />
bookings necessary.<br />
Lincoln and Darfield Libraries<br />
White Washing for Beginners<br />
Lincoln on Friday, 6-8pm<br />
Head along and give that old<br />
piece of furniture a new life with<br />
a white washing class. Suitable<br />
for ages 15 and over. $15 per<br />
person, bookings essential.<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
Babytimes<br />
Lincoln on Thursday, 9.30-<br />
10am, and Rolleston on Friday,<br />
9.30-10am<br />
Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by<br />
5pm each Wednesday<br />
Share rhymes, stories and<br />
songs to support your baby’s<br />
early language development,<br />
communication and social skills.<br />
Take a blanket. Aimed at those<br />
aged up to one, but older siblings<br />
welcome. Free, weekly sessions,<br />
term-time only.<br />
Lincoln and Rolleston libraries<br />
Rhymetimes<br />
Rolleston on Wednesday,<br />
9.30-10am, Lincoln on Tuesday<br />
and Friday, 9.30-10am, Leeston<br />
on Tuesday, 10-10.30am, Darfield<br />
on Tuesday, 10.30-11am<br />
Stories, songs, rhymes and<br />
bubbles make up this session,<br />
which is designed to assist with<br />
early language development.<br />
Aimed at children aged one to<br />
three. Free, weekly sessions,<br />
term-time only.<br />
Rolleston, Lincoln, Leeston and<br />
Darfield libraries<br />
SeniorNet<br />
Lincoln on Thursday, 10amnoon,<br />
Leeston on Thursday,<br />
10am-noon, and Rolleston on<br />
Friday, 10am-noon<br />
SeniorNet brings older people<br />
and technology together in a<br />
friendly, fun and stress-free way.<br />
It aims to help over 50s who<br />
want learn more about technology<br />
and what it can do for them.<br />
To join in Rolleston or Lincoln<br />
phone Tui Heighway on 0<strong>27</strong> 765<br />
5194, and for Leeston phone<br />
Terry Pierson on 324 2300.<br />
Lincoln Event Centre, Leeston<br />
Library and Rolleston Men’s Shed<br />
JP Clinics<br />
Rolleston on Monday, noon-<br />
1pm, Lincoln on Tuesday, 10am-<br />
1pm, Darfield on Wednesday,<br />
11.30am-12.30pm<br />
A justice of the peace will be<br />
available to members of the community<br />
to witness signatures and<br />
documents, certify document<br />
copies, hear oaths, declarations,<br />
affidavits or affirmations, as well<br />
as sign citizenship, sponsorship<br />
or rates rebates applications.<br />
Darfield, Lincoln and Rolleston<br />
libraries<br />
‘The Cash and Carry Show’<br />
Lincoln on Wednesday-<br />
Thursday, 11.30am-2.30pm<br />
and Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm<br />
Head along to the annual<br />
Members Show featuring work<br />
from over 30 of the gallery’s<br />
artist members. The gallery will<br />
also operate as an art shop until<br />
January 12.<br />
Down by the Liffey Gallery<br />
Storytimes with a police officer<br />
Leeston on Wednesday, 9.30am<br />
and Lincoln on Friday, 10.30am<br />
Head along for a fun and<br />
interactive reading session with<br />
a local police officer. Aimed at<br />
three to 10 years. Free to attend.<br />
Markets<br />
Darfield Market: Saturday,<br />
9am-noon, opposite Challenge<br />
Darfield, South Tce.<br />
Market@254: Saturday,<br />
9.30am-1pm, rain or shine,<br />
254 Lawford Rd, West Melton.<br />
Lincoln Farmers and Craft<br />
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,<br />
Gerald St.<br />
Prebbleton Community<br />
Market: Sunday, noon-4pm,<br />
Prebbleton Community Cottage<br />
Head along to the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Garden Expo<br />
hosted by the West<br />
Melton Garden Club.<br />
There will be plant<br />
stalls, guest speakers<br />
and demonstrations<br />
on offer. Tickets<br />
are $15 and can<br />
be purchased<br />
by contacting:<br />
selwyngardenexpo@<br />
gmail.com. West<br />
Melton Community<br />
Centre on Sunday,<br />
12.30-5pm.<br />
Running groups<br />
Rolleston Road Runners:<br />
Thursday registration from 6.15pm<br />
for a 6.30pm start. 3km, 6km and<br />
9km options in Foster Park, next<br />
to the gravel car park.<br />
Lincoln Road Runners: Tuesday<br />
registration from 5.40pm<br />
for a 6pm start. 3km or 6km<br />
options. Starts outside Coffee<br />
Culture on Gerald St.<br />
Malvern Road Runners: Tuesday<br />
registration from 5.45pm<br />
for a 6pm start. 1.8km, 3km and<br />
6km options. Meet at McHughs<br />
Plantation.<br />
Ellesmere Road Runners:<br />
Wednesday registration from<br />
5.45pm, starts at 6pm. 3km or<br />
6km walk or run. Starts from<br />
Leeston Physiotherapy.<br />
Foster Park Run: Saturday<br />
from 7.50am. Free weekly timed<br />
5km run, jog or walk. Register at<br />
www.parkrun.co.nz/foster and<br />
don’t forget your barcode. Foster<br />
Park, Rolleston.<br />
Study with Vision<br />
CHOOSE FROM OUR CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS & DEGREES!<br />
WE OFFER:<br />
• ULTIMATE FOUNDATION SKILLS<br />
• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND<br />
CARE<br />
• SECURITY AND FORCES TRAINING<br />
COURSE<br />
• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
• COUNSELLING<br />
• WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN<br />
AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT<br />
WWW.VISION.AC.NZ | 0800 834 834<br />
50 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch
Change language