Please see the following community notices:

Summer Skate/Scooter Jams

Throughout February and March the SDC have organised Summer Skate/Scooter Jams throughout the Selwyn District. Every Wednesday from 3.30-5.30pm they are going to a different town to put on one of these events.

This is a free event and is for all abilities. They have Cheapskates Skate School coming along to loan some free gear, run competitions and to give tips and instructions to those that attend. Please see the below attachment for more information.

West Melton Country Fete

West Melton School is holding their country Fete on Sunday, 31 March 2019 from 10am - 3pm on the school field.  Please see the below poster for more information.

McDonald's Youth Duathlon

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 

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Please see the below poster for more information.

Taste Success

Please see the below poster for more information.

Peak Meat - A Game Changer for Food Production, The Environment & Health

Event to be held  Thursday, 28 March 2019 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Lincoln University, Stewart Building, Lecture Theatre One, Lincoln University 7674

Tots to Teens Digital Magazine

What’s in the latest issue of Tots to Teens Magazine

In this issue, we have great sanity-saving hacks for parents coping with kids back at school, including four ways to save money (and stress!), supporting parents of our new entrants, and eight reasons for kids to consider martial arts as an after-school activity. We have three delicious ways to include "wonder food" turmeric in your everyday family meals, five top tips for busy and tired mums, and help when you're thinking, "Uh-oh... What's my kid looking at online?" (a scary prospect now that our kids spend so much time on YouTube). Check out our amazing Rotorua story and make sure you enter our special competition to win a 4-day action-packed vacay to this great destination. Also, we’re investigating why good old-fashioned nursery rhymes never go out of style, and why they may be integral to children's emotional and cognitive development.

There is also a fantastic new smartphone- and computer-friendly digital version of Tots to Teens issue1902c.totstoteens.co.nz/

Canterbury Cricket Girls Programme Y7-10

This free weekly programme is designed for girls year 7-10 (10-14 year olds) that haven’t played cricket before and sports.

We have a hub at Leeston Park, Corner of Chervier St & Holley St every Tuesday 4.00-5.30pm.

For any girls that are interested they just need to turn up then register on the www.yeahgirls.nz website when they can.

This is an exciting programme for young females to grow their confidence in catching and throwing as well as making new friends. 

Please see poster below for more information.

Crossfit Kids Rolleston

Please see the below poster regarding CrossFit Kids in Rolleston.

Girl Guiding NZ

GirlGuiding NZ is looking for fun, energetic leaders that will provide positive support to girls aged 5 – 17 years old while delivering exciting programmes once a week. Group meetings run for up to 2 hours once a week during school terms. We have developed an amazing programme that uses fun, adventure and friendship to build girls’ confidence and life skills to help grow the next generation of female leaders. All support and training is provided by a dedicated team to help you do a great job. You can choose the age group you work with and you can take on a level of commitment that suits. You just need to bring a drive and a passion to empower girls and lead them towards a bright future! If this sounds like you, find out more information here https://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/join-us/leaders-volunteers. Alternatively, you can email Andrea on andrea.mcclean@girlguidingnz.org.nz to talk about the different options.

Selwyn Gets Ready Public Screening of the Alpine Fault Video

Please see the below poster about the public screening of the Alpine Fault Video at Rolleston College on Tuesday 2 April 2019.

Rolleston Vodafone Warriors

Please see the below poster about the Rolleston Rugby League Club.

Jennian Homes Mother’s Day 5km Fun Run/Walk in Hagley Park

Please see the below poster about the Mother's Day Fun Run.

Fonterra Darfield - Site Open Day Saturday 6 April 2019

On Saturday 6 April, Fonterra Darfield is opening their doors for a Site Open Day. For this visit, there are time slots and the number of people permitted on the tours is limited with tours being filled on a first-come-first served basis. All other details, including Health & Safety requirements, are on the Fonterra website. 

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market, Easter Market on Saturday 20th April 2019

Lincoln Farmers' and Craft Market are having their Easter Market on Saturday 20th April, 10am till 1pm on the Green beside the Lincoln library. Featuring Adam All Sorts, fun and games, and an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Go in the draw to win an Easter Basket, must be there for the draw at 12.30pm. All your favourite stalls and more!