Events and Information

Hellers Pegasus Fun Run

• Sunday, 28 October
• online entries have closed.  So please find attached and FREE entry pass. All they need to do is show it at the registration desk the morning of the run (either printed out or on their phone).
• Remember we have 2.5km, 6km and 11 km options, food vendors, music and entertainment for the kids, so get the whole whanau down and make a day out of it.
  

Woolston Concert Brass presents "From Stage and Screen" 

• Sunday, 28 October
  
• 3.00pm-4.30pm 
  
• The Piano (Armagh Street, Christchurch). 
  
• Door sales only (Eftpos/Cash); $10 Tickets, Under 18 Free. 
  

Hidden Dangers

• Tuesday, 30 October
  
• Rolleston Lecture Theatre, Christchurch Hospital
• 7pm

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear world expert, Dr Robert Tauxe, talking about the hidden dangers in our food. Robert is Director of the United States Center for Disease Control Division charged with prevention and control of foodborne, waterborne and fungal infections. The Division monitors the frequency of these infections in the United States, investigates outbreaks, and develops strategies to reduce the disease, disability and deaths that they cause.

This is a free public talk brought to you by the New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre.

• To reserve a seat, email info@nzfssrc.org.nz
  

Papanui Youth Development Trust

We are hosting a Community Event for the Northwest of Christchurch called "Whakaoho" which means "Wake Up".

It is going ahead at the Papanui Youth Centre (1a Harewwod Road) on Sunday, 4 Nov  from 1-4pm.

We intend to wake up this community to join us in a celebration of all things North West!

Concert for Peace (in conjunction with The Christchurch Civic Music Council and the Christchurch City Choir to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice that ended the First World War in 1918), 

• Sunday, 11 November
  
• Air Force Museum
  
• 10.45am, 
  
• **Admission Free**
  

Learners Group Recital, Woolston Brass Band

• Sunday 25 November 
• Orange Studio
• Ferrymead, 4.00pm-5.00pm
• **Admission Free**
  

Woolston Family Christmas Concert featuring Woolston Junior Band, Woolston Concert Brass and Woolston Brass

• Sunday 9 December 
• 3pm-5pm,
• Christchurch Boys’ High School Auditorium. 
• Ticket details coming soon. 

Be in to WIN!

You could win a free fun day for your school at Jellie Park (pool and slide) on the 18 December by filling in a short survey around water safety and learning to swim. Each entry increases your school’s chance of winning. Currently only 30% of school age children participate in swimming lessons and the Christchurch City Council’s Swimsmart team are keen to understand parents and caregivers views around water safety and learning to swim.

Here is a link to the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolSwim18

Thanks in advance for providing your thoughts. 

Bollywood Indian Dance Company

• We're looking for more young dancers and actors between the ages of 8-15 to join our crew!

• email    hello@bollywooddreams.co.nz
  

The Patricia Paul School of Dance

Your local dance school, is currently giving Jazz and Ballet lessons in your area. The school’s director is teacher, choreographer & ex-ballet dancer Patricia Paul A.R.A.D. (London). Ballet lessons from 3 years through to Advanced, and all levels in Jazz, Tumble and Hip Hop starting from age 7. 

For all enquiries please phone 372-9191 or email info@studioone.co.nz

The Biketober Christchurch Festival

The Biketober Christchurch festival is gathering momentum and dozens of events are now confirmed, with even more in the pipeline.

Your are invited to take part in this month-long celebration of everything cycling. For example, there is:

• the challenge to ride the city’s new Major Cycle Routes.
• a build-your-own bicycle trailer workshop.
• a number of leisurely guided rides around the inner city.
• the chance to win tantalising cycling prizes.
• plenty of events for children, families, novice riders, and experienced pedal-warriors.
• the New Zealand Bike Expo weekend.

Outward Bound New Zealand 

Outward Bound NZ is a not-for-profit organization offering outdoor experiential learning courses to New Zealanders young and old.

Our Explorer course is offered to teens aged 14-15 years during the Sept/Oct school holidays. The course is aimed at building teen resilience in a fun and healthy environment. 

See Attached Poster.

Neighbourhood Week 2018-19 – Let’s Get Together This Summer

Neighbourhood Week is now all summer long! 

From 27 October 2018 to 31 March 2019. 

Are you wanting to organise a Neighbourhood gathering this summer? Neighbourhood week is about bringing people closer together, getting to know the people who live close to you and celebrating the unique and diverse mix of each neighbourhood. So why not organise a local gathering to get to know your neighbours, community, family group, or sports team! Applications are open until 7 September at 5pm. 

Find out more by heading to www.ccc.govt.nz/GetTogether.