Plenty of ways to get involved here.

Redwood/St Josephs Scout Group - Looking for an adventure? Want to make some new friends? Do you like the outdoors?  Want to try something new?  Come down for a 3 week free trial special, starting with 'bring a friend' night on Wednesday 5 August.  We meet at 20 Sturrocks Road.  Spaces available in Keas (5-8 years), Cubs (8-11 years) and Scouts (11-14 years).  For more info email: redwood@group.scouts.nz.  See flyer below

Is your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to make eye contact? Do they just need 45 minutes a week to take part in organised craziness?! Come and join Marrzipan! We run awesome drama classes which focus on key life skills before school on Fridays! We play fun engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to the school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS. All parents receive weekly class reports too to keep them up to date on their child’s development. Give me a call to come along for a free trial, or just a chat to discuss how our classes can benefit your child's development. Contact Sarah on 027 333 4323 or email sarah@marrzipandrama.co.nz

Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics Club has some spaces available now!  Recreational classes are held at Breens Intermediate and Fendalton Community Centre.  Please contact us at membership@delta.org.nz to register for a free trial.  See attached flyer.

The Styx Living Laboratory Trust is an environmental trust that operates in the Styx area (see www.thestyx.org.nz) and we are having a Planting Day Extravaganza at 608 Marshland Road at 11am-3pm on Saturday 1 August. There'll be a BBQ and the chance to go for a guided walk along the river and learn more about the catchment.  See attached flyer or visit: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/planting-day-extravaganza-in-the-styx/christchurch-district 

END OF WINTER MARKET - Aratapu Preschool and Whanau Hub, 97Harewood Rd, Papanui, Saturday 21st August 2020. Organised and run by the whānau, with some of the very talented parents making their own products. Arts & crafts, plants, jewellery, white elephant stall, sausage sizzle and more.  All proceeds from the white elephant stall will go back to Aratupu.  aratupu@mmsi.org.nz (03) 3526816

Sunday 11 October - The Rail Trail Rampage has the following events: 24km Mountain Bike, 24km Trail Run, 12km Mountain Bike, and a 12km Trail Run/Walk event. The Mountain Bike events have both a FAMILY TEAM and SOLO option. Please refer to the website www.railtrailrampage.com for more information.

There will be pony rides, a bouncy castle, artisan stalls and food vendors, plus a Chase the SuperHero kids run – so lots to do for families

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy -   Do you want your child to grow in confidence, increase their self-esteem, develop speech and language skills, express themselves creatively, have fun, make new friends and be part of a team?  We can help your child achieve all this and more.  Helen O'Grady's Drama Clubs for drama with a difference.  Call now 0800 161 131, email enquiries@helenogrady.co.nz or visit www.helenogrady.co.nz

BMX - New season about to start.  Come and see what it's all about.  Registration day Sunday 16 August (rain day Sun 23 Aug).  There are a number of great tracks around the Canterbury region.  Racing starts Sunday 30 August

• Chch City BMX Club, Kyle Park, Waterloo Rd, Hornby 11am-1pm chcbmx@hotmail.com
• North Avon Chch BMX Club, Bexley Reserve, Pages Rd 12pm-2pm nacbmx@gmail.com
• North Canterbury BMX Club, 32 Millton Ave, Waimakariri (next to Ashley Bridge picnic Area) 12pm-2pm ncbmxclub@gmail.com