Events and Information

Parenting Helpline - 0800 568  856

Parent Help is a non profit organisation supporting parents to build resilient and positive families/whānau.
We run a free confidential parenting Helpline for parents and caregivers. The Helpline is available from 9am – 9pm, 7 days a week providing advice, support and practical strategies on any parenting challenge. 

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!

Whakaoho event

• Sunday 4 November
  
• 1-4pm 
  
• Te Koru Youth Centre, 1A Harewood Road, Papanui. 
  

 Come along and celebrate the joy of community with food, games, entertainment, and information stalls

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**
  

Upcoming Workshops - Managing Anxiety and Building Resilience in Your Children and Teens

Dates

• Children focused workshop - Tuesday 13 November 2018, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
  
• Teen focused workshop - Tuesday 27 November 2018, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
  

Cost

• Free (Cancellation fee may apply)
  

Venue

• MHERC, 116 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch
  

Refreshments provided.

This workshop will help participants to understand anxiety in children and teens. Learn about different strategies and skills to help your young person manage anxiety/stress, and help them build resiliency.

• Understand how anxiety works in the body and mind
  
• Feel more confident to manage anxiety in your young people
  
• Understand resilience and building resilience in your children/teens
  
• Parenting strategies and skills to support children/teens
  
• Share and discuss with other parents and build shared knowledge in a confidential setting
  
• Take away resources and ideas
  

EVworld South Public Day

Have you thought about making the move to electric? Are you interested to learn more about Electric cars or electric bikes? Visit the EVworld South Public Show on Saturday 24 November at The Air Force Museum in Wigram.

Find out why more New Zealanders are making the switch to quiet, energy efficient electric vehicles. With FREE seminars running throughout the day covering all things you need to know. There will also be a wide range of e-bikes and e-scooters available to try on the e-bike track.

EVworld South is also hosting EVolocity national schools’ competition and the grand finals will be happening at this event. EVolocity’s schools programme engages teams of students in designing and building an electric vehicle using supplied electric motor componentry kit's.

Bring your friends, your family and join the EVolution this November! For more information and to pre-register for the chance to win a Hyundai Kona for a month or a Wattwheels e-Bike to keep - head to www.evworldsouth.nz

If you need more information from us, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

https://www.conferenz.co.nz/events/evworld-south-2018

Learners Group Recital, Woolston Brass Band

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

Avebury's Christmas Night Market

• 30 November
  
• 4.30-8pm
  
• 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond
  

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. 

F45 Prodigy

Prodigy is a high intensity 45-minute workout for 11-18 year olds. Designed to deliver physical results and improve focus and concentration in young adults, our team training approach gets members running, lifting, rowing and jumping in a motivating environment. Prodigy takes F45's tried and trusted approach and focuses it on delivering exponential results for this massive demographic. 

Here at Riccarton F45 we are passionate about developing our athletes of tomorrow, we offer private classes to schools and sports teams that are tailored to fit their needs and goals. For more information do not hesitate to contact us on:

phone: 027 581 1106
Email: Riccarton@f45training.co.nz

Or at a time of your convenience we would be very interested in discussing the benefits and options we can offer here at Riccarton F45 in further detail.

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.