20 Wednesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>18</strong> <strong>2020</strong> Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz 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. <strong>Selwyn</strong> 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 1<strong>18</strong> 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 <strong>March</strong>, 7.30PM IAN MAC SUNDAY 22nd <strong>March</strong>, 1.30PM. $6 ENTRY HEART OF COUNTRY COMING UP SATURDAY 28th <strong>March</strong>, 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
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