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Events
OCTOBER 2022 WAIMAKARIRI EVENTS
1 MUSIC HOUSE STYLE
CONCERT
7pm – 9pm – Pines Kairaki Community Hall Witness Dave with his neat one man show, bending notes on the harmonica and bursting into enthusiastic song. $20 pp, text Nigel on 027 404 7712 for tickets.
9 KAIAPOI ISLAND MOTORBIKE
FUN DAY
8am – 4pm - Kaiapoi Island Trail Bike Hub, Waimakariri River Regional Park. Environment Canterbury have teamed up with the Christchurch Off Road Motorcycle Club to bring you a fun day out at their trail bike hub on the northern banks of the Waimakariri River. Free event.
15 OXFORD’S BIG FAMILY FUN
DAY OUT!
9am – 3pm – Oxford A&P Showgrounds Visit Oxford and enjoy a fun family day out. Try out NZ’s longest bouncy castle and wonky bikes, pat the animals in the farmyard, browse amazing crafts and relax with a delicious lunch or coffee at the great range of food stalls. Adults $10 Children $5.
18 KAIAPOI PROMOTIONS
COMMUNITY INFLATARUN
FUN
3pm – 6pm - Murphy Park, Kaiapoi School aged children will love the inflatable obstacle course, fun zone, and relay areas. There will be Mr Whippy, donuts, sausage sizzles and drinks available to purchase, too. $5 per child.
21-22 RANGIORA A&P SHOW
9am – 5pm – Rangiora Showgrounds Experience a great family day out with lots to see and do , with a wide range of traditional A&P classes, sideshows and rides, farmyards, an abundance of food, craft and trade stalls, bar, band and so much more. Tickets at the gate. $15 Adult, $5 Child (ages 5-15 yrs) and $35 for a Family Pass.
27 HOMECOMING CONCERT
7.30pm – 9.30pm – Chamber Gallery, Rangiora Library A century after the original tour, Hammers & Horsehair duo Douglas Mews (piano) and Robert Ibell (cello) join forces with well-known Wellington soprano Rowena Simpson to reimagine Rosina Buckman’s homecoming. $35 Adults, $15 Students.
1-31 THE NORTH COURSE
Experience a month full of North Canterbury flavour. The North Course brings together food lovers from across the region to taste and rate the most delectable food and drink North Canterbury has to offer. From October 1st-31st, North Canterbury hospitality establishments will work with local producers to create a dish using North Canterbury products and ingredients. For a full list of participating establishments visit thenorthcourse.co.nz, try the dishes and rate your favourites.
MARKETS
KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET
Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St, Kaiapoi. Every Saturday, 10am–12pm.
OHOKA FARMERS MARKET
Ohoka Domain, Mill Road, Ohoka. Every Friday, 9am–12.30pm.
OXFORD FARMERS MARKET
Main St, Oxford. Every Sunday, 9am–12pm.
OXFORD CRAFT MARKET
Oxford Town Hall, Oxford. First Sunday of each month, 10am-2pm.
RANGIORA WELCOME MARKET
Hope Centre, - 111 East Belt, Rangiora. Every Thursday, 3pm-7pm.
RANGIORA CHURCH STREET MARKET
St John’s Anglican Church Grounds & Hall, Cnr of Church and High Streets, Rangiora. First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-1pm.
ART EXHIBITIONS
ART ON THE QUAY
Kaiapoi Library 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
CHAMBER GALLERY
Rangiora Library 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
OXFORD GALLERY
72 Main Street, Oxford
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KEEP IN TOUCH
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Annual Plant Sale
Great plants from local gardens Help & advice from Members Bring your bags & containers
IHC North Canterbury Association brings to you Spring Festival – 14 October 2022
To be held at Matawai Park, King St Rangiora 11am–2pm – includes a BBQ lunch Games, Kite flying, face painting and more…. A great opportunity to catch up and have some fun! In the event of doubtful weather, this event will be held at 11.30am – 2.30pm, at Trinity Methodist Hall, King Street, Rangiora.
Recycled Designer Clothes Evening
Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora. Friday 28 October 6–8pm Free Entry
Includes summer and winter clothing, Bohemian styles, shoes, handbags and accessories. Cash or Eftpos Come for a girl’s night out of shopping and fun. Support orphans in Africa and children in Eastern Europe.
