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Category Archives: Family
Have a go at cricket
The Have -A-Go cricket programme is running again at the St Albans School over summer. The sessions, run by the Riccarton Cricket Club for a cost of $40 per person, will be held on Fridays at 5.30pm and run for … Continue reading
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Edgeware Croquet Club reopens
Central Christchurch MP Nicky Wagner made the first stroke at the Edgeware Croquet Club on September 15, marking the opening of the new season and a reopening of the club after quake repairs.
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Kids need more adventure
If you see Steve Gurney in the streets of St Albans, say gidday. The adventurous sportsman is living part time in St Albans and part time in Rangiora after his Redcliffs home was redzoned. His new book “Eat Dirt” is … Continue reading
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Abberley Park pool to reopen for summer
Repairs are beginning to the children’s swimming pool in Abberley Park this week to ensure the pool opens for summer. The pool was closed last summer because of earthquake damage. It is expected to reopen at Show Weekend along with … Continue reading
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Light party alternative to Halloween
Instead of a fireworks event on November 5 this year, The Neighbourhood Trust, which operates out of the St Albans Baptist Church in McFaddens Road, is organising an early evening Light Party as an alternative to Halloween on Wednesday, October … Continue reading
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Football for women
September 17th-23rd is Women and Girls week, dedicated to females in football. Mainland Football Club is giving the female game a push with a series of girl’s festivals and other events to promote playing opportunities in Canterbury. Mainland Football Club … Continue reading
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Youth market starts this weekend
The opening of the Christchurch Youth Market at 11 am on Saturday, August 11 offers an opportunity to view the recently completed 298 Youth Health Clinic and see the Youth Hub off to a good start.
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Paula Bennett to speak
The Hon Paula Bennett, Minister of Social Development and Youth Affairs will be the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of Home and Family Society Christchurch Incorporated on Wednesday 8 August. The 103rd AGM is being held at St … Continue reading
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Wild adventures for dads
Fathers who lost their work in the earthquakes of 2010 or 2011 and are struggling to find replacement work are being invited to take part in adventure activities at no cost for five days later this month.
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Quiz night for football team
A quiz night for the Christchurch Football Club Under 12 Red Team is being held on Friday, August 3 at the St Albans/Merivale Bowls Club, starting and 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person, with food provided and a cash bar … Continue reading
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Fun football at St Albans School
Mainland Football offers 5-10 year olds more touches of the ball, more skills and more confidence. The programme runs after school on Mondays from 3pm to 4.15pm on the St Albans School field. Sessions begin on July 23 and the … Continue reading
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Family History Expo In October
A Family History Expo is being held at the St Albans and Shirley Club in October. The Department of Internal Affairs, Ancestry.com and other organizations will take part in the event on October 13-14, organized by the Family History Society … Continue reading
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