Papanui Community Toy Library – Open Day

The Papanui Community Toy Library is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 1 March, from 10am-12pm. This is to celebrate Children's Day taking place on Sunday 2 March.

You're invited to come along and check out the range of toys we offer. We'll have a bouncy castle thanks to Mitre10 Papanui and a sausage sizzle. We're located at 582 Harewood Road, behind Produce HQ (please park on the road).

Our membership is one annual fee and is a great way to save money and do your bit for the environment, not to mention the chance to try out those really BIG toys.

Calling all performers, artists and creatives!

Funding applications have opened for the second round of the 2024/25 Christchurch Creative Communities Scheme. This scheme provides funding for creative projects such as workshops, performances, exhibitions and so much more.

Check if your project is eligible for funding today!

Find out more and submit your project by noon Friday 21 February 2025.  www.ccc.govt.nz/creativescheme

Our Share Kai Cafe is Back!

Join us for lunch one Friday every month in 2025 and enjoy Moroccan (Feb 14th), Pakistani, Nepali, Eritrean and Afghan food in the heart of Christchurch.

Run by the Share Kai Cooks Collective the café is an incubator for members, giving them the opportunity to build hospitality skills by taking turns operating the café and keeping all proceeds made.

Open times: 12 - 1.30pm monthly on a Friday 14 February, 7 March, 4 April, 2 May… (and the first Friday of every month in 2025)!

Price: $15 for a meal (vegan, meat (halal), gluten free options). Order online from the Monday before each open Friday or we accept cash or pay wave on the day.

Venue: the sunny dining space at Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester Street (opposite the Christchurch Art Gallery). 

Canterbury Workers Educational Association – Courses Available

Sewing Basics: Get to know your machine – Ruth Targus

When: Saturday 15 February

Time: 1-4.30pm

Cost: $35 or $26 CSC or Hapai Card

Suitable for:  All ages and levels.

Has your sewing machine been gathering dust? Would you like to sew but are unsure of where to start?  

Join Ruth and

• Gain confidence in using a sewing machine

• Learn how to troubleshoot issues, and

• Understand the machine's functions.

• Then produce a beautiful and useful piece of work from the learning process. 

Bring:

• your own fabric or choose from a large range I've accumulated.

• your sewing machine

Ruth (aka the Sewing Fairy) is an experienced seamstress who makes unique items from new, as well as altering that op shop find. Her motto is 'Don't ditch it, fix it '. Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nzsewingfairy. Tea and coffee provided.

Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution – Farmers Market

• Date: Saturday, February 15th

• Time: 9 AM to  12 ish PM

• Location: Riverlution Cafe, Richmond Community Garden

Celebrate all things local at the Riverlution Farmers Market, launching on Saturday, February 15th, from 9 AM to 12ish!
Discover a wide range of seasonal produce, artisan breads, and handcrafted treats, all lovingly provided by local growers and makers. Enhance your experience with a delicious coffee from Riverlution Café, live music, and the lively community vibe.

Nestled among the Richmond Community Garden, the new City to Sea Pathway, and Avebury’s exciting new playground, this market is the perfect way to support local sustainability , meet your neighbours, and enjoy a relaxing morning outdoors. Whether you’re shopping for fresh finds, savouring great coffee, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Let’s make this launch the beginning of a vibrant community tradition. We can’t wait to see you there!