Sports events, community events and so much more

Belfast Rugby Football Club - Junior Registrations open now.  Come and play for Belfast for 2019.  A great family friendly club.  14 teams, from under 6 - Under 13.  Partnership with Merivale Papanui RFC for Under 14 - Under 18 grades.  Coach and player development, weekly team presentations.  Register now: www.belfastrugby.co.nz or email juniorsbrfc@gmail.com

Canterbury Duathlon Series - Brookside Park, Rolleston.  Same family relaxed feel as the previously known Ashburton Duathlon Series.  We are bringing back the 3 Race Series concept, where the top 1 competitors will receive points towards the Series.  After the 3 Races the competitors with the most points will be the winner of their category in the Series.  Race 1 Sun 9 June, Race 2 Sun 30 June, Race 3 Sun 28 July.  Short course, Long course, something for the whole family, individual and team entries, teams can be male, female, mixed or families and works on combined ages.  Contact http://www.canterburyduathlon.co.nz/ for more information.

Help tamariki in your community.  Can you provide a safe, stable home for tamariki until it's safe for them to return home?  Come along to our Christchurch Information Session to find our more about the different ways that you can care for tamariki.  Our next session is Tues 12 March, 6-8pm, Grand Central Building, 161 Cashel St.  Or get in touch anytime on 0508 carers (0508 227 377), www.orangatamariki.govt.nz

Internet Health & Wellbeing Presentation with John Parsons.  Are you a parent/guardian concerned about how your child uses the internet or mobile phone?

Cybercrime is a very real issue facing families in NZ, but there are easy practical steps to reduce the risk.  Queenspark School invites you to a presentation on the issues associated with the inappropriate use of computers, mobline phones and the internet. INTERNET HEALTH AND WELLBEING PRESENTATION with John Parsons. Being held at Queespark School Main Hall, Thursday 7 March 6.30pm to 8pm.  Free Entry!!  A Queenspark School PTA sponsored event.  Every attendee will receive a free raffle ticket.  There will be several raffles.  See you there!

St Joseph's Parish Papanui - First Holy Communion Programme and First Reconciliation 2019.  Enrolment forms available now either on the Parish website, facebook or Parish office.  Parent Introduction Evening Wed 20 March 7pm.  First Holy Communion Days Sat 22 Jun 6pm or Sun 23 Jun 10am Mass.  Contact Irene Maguire if you have any queries 027 622 9415 or irenemaguire100@live.com

MCDONALDS YOUTH DUATHLON ORGANISED BY GARDEN CITY ROTARY

Registrations open now.

The 2019 McDonald's Duathlon to be held at Hagley Park on Sunday, 7 April 2019. This event is run by volunteers from Garden City Rotary Club.

Entries are open to 7 -15 year olds and the duathlon includes a run, bike and run. Entrants can look forward to receiving a Competition Medal, Gift Pack of sponsors’ products and a competition T-shirt.

7 - 10 Years - Run 1km, Cycle 4km, Run 500m

11 - 15 Years - Run 2km, Cycle 8km, Run 1km

This community event is held by Garden City Rotary Club. To enter go to www.gardencityrotary.org.nz 

Beginner Youth Aerials Class - starting 9 March, Saturdays 9am to 10am for 9-14 year olds.  Silks, Trapeze, Lyra and more.  To enrol or for more information please email: circustrust@gmail.com or visit www.chchcircus.co.nz.  The Christchurch Circus Centre, 146 Seaview Rd, New Brighton