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Thursday <strong>October</strong> <strong>19</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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what’s on<br />
this week<br />
Risingholme Park and<br />
Homestead Tour<br />
Thursday, 10am- 2pm<br />
Friday, 1pm-5pm<br />
Risingholme Homestead & Park<br />
The tour is designed to share the<br />
history of Risingholme Homestead<br />
and Park – a heritage park that has<br />
a number of rare tree species from<br />
England, a notable Kauri tree, and a<br />
beautiful Category 2 heritage-listed<br />
building. Come along and enjoy<br />
the garden, building and stories of<br />
this important community asset.<br />
Wheelchair access downstairs is<br />
available. Unfortunately, there is<br />
no lift access to the 1st floor of the<br />
Homestead. Free, no bookings<br />
required.<br />
JP Clinic<br />
Thursday, 10.30am-1.30pm<br />
Spreydon Library<br />
A Justice of the Peace will be available<br />
to members of the community to<br />
witness signatures on documents,<br />
certify document copies, take oaths,<br />
declarations, affidavits or affirmations,<br />
applications for the dissolution of<br />
marriage or civil union, citizenship<br />
applications, sponsorship applications,<br />
and rates rebate applications. There is<br />
no charge for this service.<br />
Extravaganza, Sunday 10am-4pm, Ferrymead Heritage Park. Enjoy<br />
unlimited rides on the double-decker trams, and explore the park and its<br />
many activities and exhibits, from fire engines, aeroplanes, tractors and<br />
model railroads, to experiencing telecommunication through the ages.<br />
Visit the blacksmith, print shop, schoolhouse, jail, theatre, playground<br />
and early-century cottages. Face painting, ponies and petting zoo,<br />
food and more. The steam train will be running also. Admission prices<br />
from $6.50 to $56.50 include all attractions except the train, food and<br />
beverages. Limited door sales on the day.<br />
Living and Learning with Wool<br />
and Fibre Crafts<br />
Friday, 10am-3pm<br />
The Tannery, Woolston<br />
See live demonstrations of wool and<br />
fibre crafts such as spinning, weaving,<br />
knitting, crocheting, tapestry, felting<br />
and braid making. Come along to the<br />
Christchurch Guild of Weavers and<br />
Spinners rooms and see demonstrations<br />
of preparing fleece, wheel and<br />
spindle spinning, weaving on a variety<br />
of looms, knitting, crochet, tapestry,<br />
embroidery, felting and braiding. Free,<br />
no bookings required.<br />
Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />
Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
South Library<br />
Go along with your knitting, crochet<br />
or any other portable crafts to enjoy<br />
time with other crafters. Share<br />
your skills in a friendly, relaxing<br />
environment – and don’t forget to<br />
take your library card to borrow craft<br />
books. Free, no bookings required.<br />
Old Stone House Open Day<br />
Saturday, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
Old Stone House, 30 Shalamar Drive<br />
Visit the Old Stone House and soak up<br />
the ambience and history of this heritage<br />
building, originally built for Sir<br />
John Cracroft Wilson’s Indian workers.<br />
Built in 1870, Old Stone House is<br />
fully restored and reopened in 2018 after<br />
earthquake strengthening and major<br />
repairs. There will be a display of<br />
information on the history of the Old<br />
Stone House from its beginnings to<br />
its current use as a community centre<br />
and event venue. Bagpiper, facepainting,<br />
refreshments available on the day.<br />
Free, no bookings required.<br />
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