Local Events
Hurunui College
06-12-2008 until 02-02-2009
Allandale Road, Harwarden
School commences for all classes at 8.45am February 2nd.
Course confirmation
Y12/13
1.30pm January 30th 2009
Phone 03 314 4430
Fax 03 314 4559
School Transport?
14-12-2008 until 28-02-2009
School Transport, Rangiora
Thinking School Transport for next year? Landways Travel are receiving applications now for 2009.
Call Deborah 03 313 3834 or 027 457 8334
Sefton School Pool Keys
14-12-2008 until 26-01-2009
Sefton School, Sefton
Keys are available $70 with a $10 refundable bond. Ph. Nicola 03 312 9007
Nth.Canterbury Singles Social
18-12-2008 until 15-01-2009
N C Singles Club, Kaiapoi
Singles Social Coffee and Chat We meet on the third Thursday of of each month at 7.30pm. All members invited to attend and new members especially welcome. Enquiries ph Helen 327 5041 Kaiapoi; William 314 9903 Amberley, or Margaret 310 6148 Rangiora
Oxford Red Square Nursery & Peschool
27-12-2008 until 25-01-2009
Red Square Nursery, Oxford
Opening in January for the New Year. 0 to 5 years and 20 free ECE for 3 to 5 year olds. Offering a quality education programme and a transition to school for 4-5 year olds.
For more info please call Jodi on 312 4577 or Paula (03) 327 2891
Sefton School Anniversary
01-01-2009 until 01-12-2009
Sefton School, Sefton
This school is having its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Now looking for people to organize this celebration, and those interested, to contact Janey George on 312 9880. Sefton Scool Board of Trustees.
Serenada Country Lodge
01-01-2009 until 28-01-2009
Foothills Road, Okuku
Serenada Country Lodge is now under new Management. Ideal for weddings, accommodation
conferences, heated swimming pool, 9 hole golf course See www.serenada.co.nz for more details
TV2 Kidsfest 2009
03-01-2009 until 01-07-2009
Kidsfest, North Canterbury
This year this will be run over the course of the July school holidays. To help you along the theme for 2009 is "Fantasy." For registration or queries please contact Mark O'Connell on 03 327 8039 or go to www.kidsfest.co.nz
RANGIORA PROBUS CLUB
08-01-2009
Victoria Street, Rangiora
Monthly meeting at 10 AM on Thursday January 8 at Rangiora R S A, Victoria Street. Guest speaker is Heather Miller from Enterprise North Canterbury. This is a combined meeting with the Ashley Probus Club. Everybody welcome. Contact Dick for further details ph 313 7090.
2009 Amberley Beach Surfcasting Competition
11-01-2009
Amberley Beach, Amberley
From 9 am to 3pm
A great Fishing and Family fun day
Excellent prizes and facilities - all welcome
Adults $15 children(under 13) $5
Registration at Amberley Beach Domain Hall
Sausage sizzle - B Y O drinks
Oceania Orienteering Relay Championships
14-01-2009
Kairaki Beach, Kaiapoi
480 local and overseas competitors will compete in fast running complex sand dune terrain, Kairaki Beach
North Canterbury Chess
20-01-2009
North Canterbury Chess, Rangiora
Our 2009 programme will commence Tuesday January 20th.For more details please go to www.northcanterburychess.cjb.net
West Eyreton School - back to school.
29-01-2009 until 05-02-2009
North Eyre Road, West Eyreton
Thursday 29 Jan. School Office open for enquiries 9am to 12,30pm.
Monday Feb2nd for pupils at 9am
Phone; 03 312 5850 or email principal@westeyreton.school.nz
Rangiora R S A Waitangi Fun Run
06-02-2009
R S A Car Park, Rangiora
Friday Feb 6 at 10am (Tractors 9 am) Registration one hour before start time R S A Carpark Rangiora. The event is open to all road legal vehicles over 30 years old. For information -cars and bikes - Jeff- 03 313 8432. Tractors- Owen - 03 313 8784 or Denny 03 313 8871
Saint Joseph's School Summer Fair 2009
15-02-2009
35 Victoria Strreet, Rangiora
15th Feb, 11.30-4pm
"RANGIORA'S BIGGEST LITTLE FAIR"
Gold coin entry
Rides, Live band, heaps of food, animals, white elephant stall, crafts and much more.
Pencil this in on your calender. Come and join the students for an awesome time, (all fundraising proceeds go towards the school).
Waipara Wine and Food Celebration
22-02-2009
Glenmark Church, Waipara
The 2009 event will be held at the historic Glenmark Church on Feb 22nd 09. Latitude Group is the naming rights sponsor for this event which will also raise funds for the parish of Glenmark-Waikari
Watch this space for further information
Winery Gig
28-02-2009
Mud House Winery, Waipara
Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, and Opshop, join the bill for the annual More FM winery tour at the Mud House Winery Feb 28. Gates open 5 pm
Kowai Country Sports and Family Fun Day
01-03-2009
Sefton Domain, Sefton
On 1st March 09 at the Sefton Domain a great Family Fun day. All the usual attractions for the 101st Sports Day!
For further information contact the Secretary 03 3147212 or email:candmltd@clear.net.nz
Federated Farmers Open Farm Day
01-03-2009
Open Farm Days, North Canterbury
Federated Farmers is holding the first New Zealand Open Farm Day in 24 provinces on March 1st to enable urban families to visit working farms throughout N Z on the same day. North Canterbury Federated Farmers sees his as a great chance to foster better understanding between rural and urban communities.
Rotherham School Trail Ride 2009
12-04-2009
Rotherdam, Rotherham
Rotherham School are holding their annual trailride on the 12th April 2009.
There is breathtaking scenery (wet or fine) held on a local farm “Grassington”. A continuous loop and enduro deviations offer tracks to suit all abilities. Great Food is available to purchase all day. $40 per adult, $25 for under 15 year olds. Attended by St Johns Ambulance and sign posted from Culverden – 1.5 hours North of Chch, 20 minutes from Hanmer.
All proceeds to our great little school!
Go to www.schoolground.co.nz/rotherhamtrailride for more details!!