Events happening in the community...

Expect Trains

KiwiRail 

From 15 September trains will be running both day and night on the rail line and we are helping spread the safety message around the use of rail level crossings.

The rail line has been closed since the November earthquake and we need to make sure we have not become complacent around the railway.

Although we are not located next to the rail line, we are very close to it,  at some point we all use the rail crossing.

The safety messages are:

• Always expect trains from either direction and at any time
• If you are in a car, always slow down as you’re approaching a level crossing and be prepared to STOP
• Look out for trains, and obey signs and signals
• Stay off railway tracks. Only cross the railway at approved railway level crossing points.

Keep Christchurch Beautiful

Keep Christchurch Beautiful is running a clean up event as part of Keep NZ Beautiful Week, on Saturday, 16 Sept from 11am - 1pm. We'd love you to join us.

We will be meeting at the Chalice in Cathedral Square and working out from there in groups, 'walking, talking and picking up litter' to give our central city some love. Our Chair Alexandra Davids and her fellow Community Board/Councillor member Deon Swiggs made a cool video about the event - see below, and I've attached a flyer with the details.

Please contact me with any questions, and here's hoping you can join us!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6xyh82z77hcsp8j/Keep%20CHCH%20Beautiful.mp4?dl=0

Cotswold Preschool and Nursery

We are going to be turning 50 years old this year. If you attended our preschool or were involved with it in any way we would love you to come and help us celebrate this milestone. We will be having a celebration family day on Saturday, 16 September from 11am. Join us for some or all of this time. There will also be and exhibition of the children’s Art work from this year in our hall.

We are also looking for help from the Bishopdale community to find out our early history. Some of you will know our preschool as St Gregory’s Community Crèche. If anyone remembers attending our centre, has any old photos, stories or information regarding the centre we would be very interested to meet with you. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible by email cotswoldpreschool@xtra.co.nz , phone 03 3597675 or call in and see us at 37 Colesbury St.  

See attach poster.

Active Kids Holiday Programmes

Registrations now open for October School Holidays– book online!

• Week 1 – Mon 2nd – Fri 6th October *LINCOLN *WESTBURN *PAPANUI
  
• Week 2 – Mon 9th– Fri 13th October *CHCH BOYS HIGH * ROLLESTON
  

· Join us for a week of action packed fun and adventure

· Delivered by enthusiastic, fully trained staff

· OSCAR approved; WINZ subsidies apply

P 03 373 50 60
E activekids@sportcanterbury.org.nz
www.sportcanterbury.org.nz

Mainland Futsal Holiday Programmes

OCTOBER:

Age: 6-14 year olds
Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 4th October 2017 (WEEK 1) 11th, 12th & 13th October 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (WEEK 1) Cowles Stadium (WEEK 2)
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

GIRLS ONLY Futsal Holiday Programmes

Age: 6-14 year olds
Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 4th October 2017 (WEEK 1) 11th, 12th & 13th October 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: St Thomas’s of Canterbury College (WEEK 1) Cowles Stadium (WEEK 2)
Cost: $37.50 per day ($112.50 for three consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

Keen to play? Click here to register

Mainland Outdoor Holiday Programmes

OCTOBER:

Age: 7-14 year olds
Dates: 5th & 6th October 2017 (WEEK 1) 9th & 10th October 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: English Park
Cost: $37.50 per day ($75.00 for two consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

GIRLS ONLY Outdoor Holiday Programmes

Age: 7-14 year olds
Dates: 9th & 10th October 2017 (WEEK 2)
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: English Park
Cost: $37.50 per day ($75.00 for two consecutive days) 10% discount of second child when registering two or more siblings.

Keen to play? Click here to register

Pegasus Fun Run

This is an fun run targeted at families in North Canterbury/ North Christchurch and a great event for the community to get behind. On Sunday, 10 October, not only is there the option of running 2.5, 6 or 11km’s, but also a day full of family activities, food vendors and a band.

Unlike other running events cost is not a barrier with pre-registration for adults only $15, kids $5 and under 5’s free.

We are really trying to get the local community behind this event as runs of this size are few and far between in North Canterbury.

See Attachment below.

Meet in the Middle, Sunday 15 October

Celebrate the opening of Te Ara Ōtākaro, the Avon Trail, by joining the walk or ride along the river from New Brighton or the City to Kerrs Reach for a grand family fun day, with a regatta, kids activities, food and live entertainment. 

For details: www.middle.nz

Pregnancy Centre

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We also offer support and care to anyone suffering  the aftermath of Abortion.

John Paul II Centre for Life.

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