Selwyn Times: March 18, 2020

20 Wednesday March 18 2020
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SELWYN TIMES
Lincoln Summer Skate Jam
Lincoln on Wednesday (today),
3.30-5.30pm
Free skate gear hire, prizes,
music and coaching from
Cheapskates Skate Skool. Borrow
a skateboard or skates and team
up with one of the Cheapskates
instructors. There will be a fun
competition with two divisions,
enter on the day. Similar events
are planned throughout the
district. Take a picnic and enjoy
the activities for all ages and spot
prizes up for grabs.
Lincoln Skate Park
Springston Indoor Bowls Club
Springston on Tuesday, 7.30pm
Go along to the newly
refurbished hall and receive
expert coaching from Neville
Benny who is still the leading
player after 64 years. Give this
very popular winter pastime
a go. Suitable for both young
and old, but the younger you
start, the better player you will
become. Contact president Alan
Paton 03 329 5736 or Secretary
Bill Pickering 03 325 7957.
Springston Hall (opposite the
school)
Darfield and Rolleston
Ukulele Groups
Darfield on Monday, 11am-
Email devon.bolger@starmedia.kiwi by
5pm each Wednesday
12pm and Rolleston on Thursday,
7-8.30pm
Go along and learn new
chords, strumming styles, a
variety of songs and have fun
playing together in a group.
Some spare ukuleles are
available to use. Beginners and
experienced ukulele players
welcome. No enrolment
necessary. $8 fee in Darfield
and $10 in Rolleston to cover
expenses. The groups run each
week.
Darfield Library Community
Room 1A and Church of the
Resurrection, Rolleston
Chess Club
Lincoln on Wednesday, 3.30-
4.30pm
Go along and join the new
weekly chess club. Not only
is it great for your children’s
problem-solving skills, but it is
proven to help concentration,
memory and creativity.
Lincoln Library
‘Figuratively Speaking’
exhibition
Darfield on Tuesday-Sunday,
10am-4pm
Head along to check out
Te Huanui art gallery’s new
exhibition. Glimpses of a
moment in time, figurative
portraits, enigmatic sculptures
and organic forms of pottery are
on show. It showcases work by
Vicki Knudsen, Jo Loughnan,
Odelle Morshuis and Dot
Moulton.
Te Huanui Art Gallery
Lincoln Ladies Tech Group
Lincoln on Friday, 2.30-3.30pm
Head along for these sessions
are designed to help with
the basics of learning how
to use modern devices, such
as smartphones, tablets and
computers. Each session will
start out with a basic tutorial and
lead to interactive peer learning.
Lincoln Library
Virtual Reality Drop-In
Sessions
Rolleston on Monday, 3.30-
5.30pm, Leeston on Wednesday,
2-4pm, Darfield and Lincoln on
Thursday, 3.30-5.30pm
The libraries have some
awesome new tech to check
out. Kayak with the penguins
in Antarctica, fly to the
international space station and
experience zero-gravity, complete
our Beat Saber challenge, or even
tour Anne Frank’s house. Don’t
miss these sessions to test out the
new VR headsets. Suitable for ages
13 and over.
Rolleston, Leeston, Darfield
and Lincoln libraries
Markets
Leeston Market: Saturday,
9.30am-12.30pm. In front of the
Leeston Co-operating Church.
Rolleston Farmers Market:
Sunday, 9am-12.30pm, 96
Rolleston Drive
Darfield Market: Saturday,
9am-1pm, opposite Challenge
Darfield, South Tce.
Market@254: Saturday,
9.30am-1pm, rain or shine,
254 Lawford Rd, West Melton.
Lincoln Farmers and Craft
Market: Saturday, 10am-1pm,
Gerald St.
Running groups
Go along to the
rainbow tie-dye
event to learn how
to make your own
rainbow-themed
tie-dye accessory.
Selwyn Libraries
is celebrating the
LGBTQIA+ community
for pride week. All
equipment provided.
Bookings essential,
$5 per person. 8yrs+.
Darfield on Friday,
3.30-4.30pm. ​
Rolleston Road Runners:
Thursday registration from
6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. 3km,
6km and 9km options in
Foster Park, next to the gravel
car park.
Lincoln Road Runners:
Tuesday registration from
5.40pm for a 6pm start. 3km
or 6km options. Starts outside
Coffee Culture on Gerald St.
Malvern Road Runners:
Tuesday registration from
5.45pm for a 6pm start. 1.8km,
3km and 6km options. Meet at
McHughs Plantation.
Ellesmere Road Runners:
Wednesday registration from
5.45pm, starts at 6pm. 3km or
6km walk or run. Starts from
Leeston Physiotherapy.
Foster Park Run: Saturday from
7.50am. Free weekly timed 5km
run, jog or walk. Register at www.
parkrun.co.nz/foster and don’t
forget your barcode. Foster Park,
Rolleston.
This Week at the Hornby Club
‘Famous for their roasts!’
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Kid's SPECIAL
Two courses
Seniors SPECIAL
Two courses
$13
We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
Soup/Roast or
Roast/Dessert
Special available lunch only
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm
$22
Start your
day with us
We are open from 6.30am
Cooked
breakfasts
$19
Check out our extensive
breakfast menu from
Continental to Cooked
The
RACECOURSE HOTEL
& Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
let’s
eat
The Club Café
is open daily for
Lunch & Dinner
Friday Night
Meal Deal
Italian
Night
Saturday Night
Meal Deal
Steak, Eggs
& Chips
www.hornbywmc.co.nz/events
SATURDAY
21st March, 7.30PM
IAN MAC
SUNDAY 22nd March,
1.30PM. $6 ENTRY
HEART OF
COUNTRY
COMING UP
SATURDAY 28th March,
7.30PM
A&P SHOW
SATURDAY 4th April,
7.30PM
KRAKKAJACK
HWMC | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Rd, Hornby
www.hornbywmc.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome