Selwyn_Times: December 13, 2023
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Wednesday <strong>December</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 25<br />
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Upcycle Crafts<br />
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Pop down to your local community<br />
centre to make your<br />
very own recycled plastic bottle<br />
planter. All ages are welcome.<br />
Cost: $5 per person. Bookings<br />
required: selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
West Melton Community and<br />
Recreation Centre<br />
Writers’ Group<br />
Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm<br />
Writers from all genres and<br />
experience – published and nonpublished<br />
– are invited to share<br />
their work in a friendly and<br />
non-judgemental environment.<br />
Suitable for teens and adults.<br />
Free. Bookings preferred, but not<br />
essential.<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Business Event<br />
Thursday, 4.30-6pm<br />
If you’re a local business representative,<br />
don’t miss the chance<br />
to network with others and say<br />
farewell to <strong>2023</strong>, looking ahead<br />
to another successful year. Join<br />
chief executive Sharon Mason<br />
along with other speakers as we<br />
introduce the work the council<br />
is doing to support economic<br />
development in the region and<br />
your important role in shaping<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong>’s economic future.<br />
Refreshments and networking<br />
from 4.30pm, with presentations<br />
starting from 5pm.<br />
Registration is essential:<br />
https://events.humanitix.com/<br />
business-after-5-21nb17vb<br />
Joe’s Garage Rolleston<br />
Whānau Connect and Chat<br />
Friday, 10-11am<br />
This session is perfect for those<br />
who are looking for an opportunity<br />
to connect with other parents,<br />
supporters, and caregivers<br />
in a safe, child-friendly environment.<br />
Tea and coffee provided.<br />
Free. Bookings are not required.<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
Members Show Exhibition<br />
Wednesday onwards<br />
A range of artworks and sculptures<br />
created by members of the<br />
gallery will be on display until<br />
January 21. Opening hours are<br />
11.30am-2pm, Wednesday and<br />
Thursday and 10am-4pm Friday<br />
to Sunday. Closed Dec 25-Jan 4.<br />
Down by the Liffey Gallery,<br />
James St Lincoln<br />
Christmas Storytime, Thursday and Friday at <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries Head to your local<br />
library for interactive stories and songs to celebrate the holiday season. Spread some<br />
festive cheer by wearing your favourite Christmas outfit. Te Ara Ātea’s session will be<br />
accompanied by the Rolleston Brass Band. All ages are welcome. Thursday times: 10-<br />
11am at Leeston Library, 6-7pm at Te Ara Ātea and Lincoln Library. Friday 10-11am at<br />
Darfield Library. Bookings required. selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Felted Elves<br />
Saturday, 1-1.30pm<br />
Make your very own elf this<br />
Christmas with Loretta Sloan<br />
from House of Felt. In this<br />
workshop, Sloan will guide you<br />
through all the needle-felting<br />
techniques you need to make<br />
your own unique Christmas Elf.<br />
For 10+ years (under <strong>13</strong> years<br />
will require adult support).<br />
$20 library members, $40 nonmembers.<br />
Bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Leeston Library<br />
Prebbleton’s Santa’s Grotto,<br />
Evening Market & Carols at the<br />
Cottage<br />
Monday, 4-8pm<br />
Bring your family to enjoy the<br />
Santa’s grotto, market and carols<br />
in a family friendly atmosphere.<br />
No smoking or vaping. No<br />
alcohol event. There will be food<br />
stalls, gifts, crafts, live music and<br />
entertainment, and brass band.<br />
Santa’s grotto from 4pm, evening<br />
market from 5pm, carols at the<br />
cottage from 7pm.<br />
Prebbleton Community Cottage<br />
Lincoln County Incident –<br />
50th Anniversary Screening<br />
Sunday, 2-5.30pm<br />
Attend this special screening<br />
of Lincoln High School’s mock<br />
western, 50 years on. The footage<br />
and soundtrack are fully<br />
remastered, so it promises to<br />
be a night of memories. All are<br />
welcome to join – whether you<br />
are a member of the original cast<br />
or just interested in this exciting<br />
piece of NZ film history. Tickets<br />
$20, including refreshments.<br />
Lincoln High School<br />
Shop in store<br />
or online at<br />
dne.co.nz<br />
Holiday<br />
Gift Ideas<br />
Pre-School Toys<br />
Clocks and<br />
Thermometers<br />
Clothing &<br />
Accessories<br />
Ride Ons<br />
Construction Toys<br />
Call in and see our<br />
full range - we’ve got<br />
loads of toys in stock!<br />
Prestige Collector Edition<br />
Models<br />
Monster Treads<br />
799 Jones Rd, Rolleston<br />
Ph 03 349 4883 | www.dne.co.nz<br />
Prices include GST & valid until 31/12/23 while stocks last<br />
Farm Sets<br />
WHEN FAMILY<br />
IS EVERYTHING<br />
Can you help us to save<br />
lives by donating today?<br />
Read Ava's story on our website<br />
airrescue.co.nz or call us on 03 358 8244
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