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24 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>February</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Lunar New Year Storytime<br />
Thursday, 10-10.30am<br />
Join the library for an english<br />
and mandarin storytime to<br />
celebrate the Year of the Dragon!<br />
Aimed at 3-5 years. Free, dropin.<br />
Leeston Library<br />
Introduction to Kā Kōrero o<br />
Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong> Stories<br />
Thursday, 10.30am-noon<br />
Do you have a passion for the<br />
history and stories of <strong>Selwyn</strong>?<br />
Would you like to join the<br />
library’s volunteer contributors<br />
adding to the digital heritage site<br />
Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Stories? Come along and learn<br />
how to add your stories and<br />
images. For 15+ years. Bookings<br />
required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/<br />
events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
Free ‘Introduction to Work<br />
Readiness for Women’<br />
workshop<br />
Thursday, 10am-noon<br />
Rolleston Square has teamed<br />
up with Dress for Success<br />
Christchurch to bring you a free<br />
‘Introduction to Work Readiness<br />
for Women’ workshop. Are you<br />
considering re-entering the<br />
workforce or searching for a new<br />
job but not sure where to start?<br />
This event is tailor-made for you.<br />
Career coach Claire French will<br />
guide you on: Career planning<br />
and goal setting, CV, cover<br />
letter, and interview techniques,<br />
building an online presence<br />
and navigating the hidden job<br />
market. Register by emailing<br />
christchurch@dressforsuccess.<br />
org<br />
Rolleston Square Management<br />
Office<br />
Easy Composting<br />
Saturday, 11am-noon<br />
Join Lincoln Envirotown to<br />
learn how to easily turn your<br />
kitchen scraps and garden<br />
waste into organic compost.<br />
10+ years. Bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
Puppy 101<br />
Thursday, 6.30-8pm<br />
Are you thinking about<br />
getting a new puppy or adopting<br />
Walking into History: 10am-2pm on Friday at Liffey Cottage, James St, Lincoln<br />
Put your walking shoes on and step back in time on a guided tour around the streets<br />
of historic Lincoln, including a visit to the Liffey Cottage House Museum and Pioneer<br />
Hall. Download the Township Trails app to discover more heritage walking tours,<br />
featuring fascinating stories of <strong>Selwyn</strong>’s people and places. All ages welcome. Free to<br />
attend, bookings required: selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
a dog and not sure what to<br />
expect, what breed would suit<br />
your family and lifestyle, or<br />
not even sure where to start?<br />
Come along to hear what tips<br />
and training advice Margaret<br />
from High Five Puppy Skills has<br />
to share. 10+ years. Bookings<br />
required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/<br />
events<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
Pickleball ‘Have a Go’<br />
Various times, Saturday<br />
Try your hand at Pickleball!<br />
Enjoy this exciting paddle<br />
sport that combines elements<br />
of badminton, tennis and table<br />
tennis. All ages are welcome.<br />
$3 per person. 10am-noon at<br />
Lincoln Event Centre and 1-3pm<br />
at Southbridge Hall. Bookings<br />
required: selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
Lincoln Event Centre and<br />
Southbridge Hall<br />
Chinese Brush Art<br />
Workshop<br />
Various times<br />
Join Lihui Lee, of Fuchsia Art,<br />
as she shares her knowledge of<br />
traditional chinese brush art.<br />
With her guidance, you will use<br />
movements to create a delicate<br />
orchid with a lovely insect. Lee<br />
will also introduce you to the art<br />
of calligraphy so you can sign<br />
your artwork ready for framing.<br />
13+ years. $10 library members,<br />
$20 non-members. Saturday<br />
1-3pm at Leeston Library<br />
and Sunday 1-3pm at Lincoln<br />
Library. Bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Leeston and Lincoln Library<br />
We can assist in the following:<br />
Rotary boom irrigators service and repairs PK trailer repairs and maintenance<br />
Dairy shed yard work – gates, rails etc. Wire rope supply and splicing<br />
Trailer manufacturing and repairs Alloy and stainless weldingng<br />
Full time workshop attendance for Mainline repair<br />
emergency repairss<br />
Pivot mechanical maintenance,<br />
Over counter sales and courier deliveries gear boxes and fence walkers<br />
Chains, bearings<br />
General engineering<br />
1993653<br />
Phone 308 5903 weekdays l Email: agserve@xtra.co.nz<br />
On call 7 days: Doug: 027 282 2245<br />
15 Malcolm McDowell Drive<br />
2652252<br />
BOARDING ROADSHOW<br />
Visit stac.nz/boardingroadshows for further information and to register online<br />
27 <strong>February</strong> SOUTH CANTERBURY<br />
HELLO DRAGONS<br />
WELCOME TO THE CHINESE NEW YEAR. FOR LEGAL EXPERTISE THAT TAKES GOOD CARE OF TIGERS,<br />
ROOSTERS AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN, LET’S TALK.<br />
03 349 5111 | WIGRAM.LAWYER@SAUNDERS.CO.NZ<br />
SAUNDERS.CO.NZ | CITY, WIGRAM, PAPANUI, FERRYMEAD
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