MONDAY 19 JUNE

Macrame Jewellery: Amberley, 7 – 9pm

Macrame is the art of knot-tying, to create beautiful and useful items. In this class, craft artist Tamar Guse will show us how to make ornamental macramé such as jewellery, using a variety of knots, threads and beads. Cost: 2.5 time credits or $15, plus $5 for materials. To register, contact 03 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com

SATURDAY 24 JUNE

TimeBank Hurunui’s mid-winter Barn Dance, Amberley Pavilion, 7 – 10pm. With caller Gary Elford and the Incredible Ceilidh Band.

A family-fun night for the community. Dances steps are called, and you don’t need a partner. There’ll be great music, great company and a supper provided by TimeBank Hurunui members. Tickets on sale now at Sally Macs and Sefton Garage, only $10 (children under 12 free). Limited door sales only. For info all Ange on 314 7332.

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Annual fundraiser

'mid winter women's wellness' evening Thursday, 22nd june at 7.00pm

Bring your mat (or towel) and give yoga, dance, self defense & relaxation a go, then stay on for a talk on 'menopause'

Several stalls will be there on the night selling or promoting their products & services

To be held in the Kaiapoi North school hall, 278 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

tickets are $25.00 each and include light refreshments and lucky door prizes

Limited Number of tickets available now! Purchase your tickets From the KNS office (8.30 – 3.30) or on our 'givealittle' page - which is linked to our Facebook Page – Days for Girls North Canterbury (please mention Women's wellness and your name in the comments, and a

ticket will be set aside for collection on the night or phone kathryn on 027 339 1978 or 03 312 9634

All money raised will go to Days for Girls North Canterbury, to purchase fabric and supplies to enable us to make sustainable feminine hygiene kits for women and girls here and overseas

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Food for Thought Presents

WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

Andrew Dakers from ecoEng Ltd,a Christchurch based consulting engineering company integrating engineering

with ecosystems,will give some examples of what is needed for safe compliant ways to realise the resource values of household wastewater.

Composting toilets and greywater recovery within property boundaries will be discussed.

Hurunui District Library,Amberley

3rd July at 7.30pm

Light supper.Gold coin donation appreciated

For information ph Andrew 3147458