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Thursday <strong>October</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

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University of Canterbury<br />

150th Book Talk<br />

Sunday, 10-10.45am<br />

Haere-roa - UCSA, 90 Ilam Road<br />

Join associate professor Chris Jones<br />

as he discusses ‘A New History:<br />

The University of Canterbury 1873-<br />

<strong>2023</strong>’ with author and historian Dr<br />

John Wilson. Wilson offers a fresh<br />

interpretation of an institution that<br />

has played a central role in shaping<br />

the development of research culture<br />

and university education in Aotearoa<br />

New Zealand. Wilson is joined by the<br />

university’s vice-chancellor professor<br />

Cheryl de la Rey, professor Te Maire<br />

Tau and professor Steven Ratuva<br />

as they examine the university’s<br />

development. Free, no bookings are<br />

required.<br />

Culture and art experience:<br />

Tea ceremony<br />

Sunday, 2pm-3pm<br />

Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery, Riccarton<br />

Chan, art and tea culture experience<br />

with three special themes:<br />

flower arrangement, incense<br />

art, and traditional instrument<br />

performance. Immerse yourself<br />

Market! Market! Saturday 3-8pm, St Teresa’s School. Arts and crafts,<br />

street food from around the world, including barista coffee, ice creams,<br />

Filipino BBQ and so much more. Something for everyone. Over 40 stalls<br />

selling an exciting and wide range of items. Stalls selling pottery, quilting,<br />

arts, clothes, books, woodcraft, candles, pet treats, well-loved items and<br />

lots, lots more. Funds will be going towards St Teresa’s Church. Free entry,<br />

no bookings required.<br />

in the moment to appreciate<br />

the surroundings that are filled<br />

with Chan, art and tea. Flower<br />

arrangement on <strong>October</strong> 29, incense<br />

art on November <strong>26</strong>, and traditional<br />

instrument performance on December<br />

10. $18 per session, phone 03 341 6276<br />

or email friendsofnzfgy@gmail.com<br />

for more information.<br />

Free Legal Advice<br />

Thursday, 6.15-8.15pm<br />

Hornby Library<br />

A lawyer will be available to answer<br />

your legal questions. Take relevant<br />

documents. Free. No bookings<br />

required.<br />

Beats Lab<br />

Friday, 3-4:30pm<br />

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />

Drop in and have a go with some<br />

music gear or work on your own project!<br />

Have a go at finger drumming or<br />

performing your tracks on the SP-404,<br />

and flip some samples on Logic Pro X<br />

or Koala Sampler. Try scratching with<br />

our vinyl turntable and scratch records<br />

or DJ controller, have a bash on our<br />

electronic and hip-hop music gear, or<br />

jam on our more traditional digital<br />

piano or electronic drum kit. Beginner<br />

friendly. Free, drop-in. Most gear is<br />

suitable for ages 12+, some activities<br />

can be provided for those that are<br />

younger on request!<br />

Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />

Upper Riccarton Library – Thursday,<br />

10am-noon<br />

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre – Thursdays<br />

and Saturdays, 1-3pm<br />

Come along with your knitting,<br />

crochet or other craft project. Share<br />

skills and be inspired in our friendly,<br />

relaxing environment. All skills and<br />

skill levels are welcome in this social<br />

group.<br />

the reassurance of quality<br />

The Russley Village is known for premium design, layout and extensive facilities that deliver an<br />

uncompromised lifestyle during retirement. The reassurance of quality is built into everything we<br />

do. At the Russley, you will live in a safe and supportive community, with freedom and independence,<br />

while knowing that the Ashley Suites care facility is on-site to provide care up to hospital level.<br />

Offering a blend of crafted independent villas, terraced houses, apartments and care, The Russley<br />

is a complete and comprehensive community.<br />

you simply have to see to fully appreciate

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