Local Events
Woodend's Walk the Walk!
01-07-2008 until 10-12-2008
Main Road, Woodend
Meets outside Casper's Bar and Cafe every second Wednesday of the month at 1pm and the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10am. Upcoming dates are therefore August 13 and 26, September 10 and 23, October 8 and 21, November 12 and 25 and December 10th. A great chance to meet walking buddies and to socialise, all ages welcome. For more information, contact Kirstyn on 312 2322 or email kirstyn@xtra.co.nz
Hosted by the Woodend Action Group
www.freewebs.com/woodend action
Rangiora High School's 125th Anniversary
14-09-2008 until 19-04-2009
Rangiora High School, East Belt, Rangiora
Rangiora High School's 125th Anniversary wil be celebrated at Easter 2009.
It will include an open day at the school, where students will conduct school tours, and there will also be an historical display in the hall.
A centennial marquee with refreshments will be open during the weekend and a conversazione meet and greet is planned for Good Friday evening.
Other highligts are a fete, dinner, danceball ,church service asnd a wreath layingceremony
email rangiora2@clear.net.nz or contact Kery Miles on 03 313 5133 or
Former hostel boys should contact cr.walls@xtra.co.nz or ph 03 3243 408
Seagars Cook School
25-09-2008 until 20-11-2008
High Street, Oxford
Due to popular demand Seagars Cook School will run a Gluten Free class September 25 and November 20th and a bread making class on November 6th.
Cost = $125 per person
Please contact for further details 03 312 1435 or email jo@joseagar.com
Free CPR Courses
19-10-2008 until 05-12-2008
Rangiora, Rangiora
A S B in conjunction with St John is funding a free CPR training for 10, 000 people. In Rangiora these courses will be held on October 19th and December 5. To enroll on line go on asb.co.nz/stjohn or alternatively ring 0800 347 782
Free Cervical Smears
22-10-2008 until 22-10-2009
Blackett St, Rangiora
For all women. 4th Wednesday morning of each month @ Doctors on Blackett St. Ph 03 313 4659
Agribusiness Training
01-11-2008 until 20-11-2008
Agribusiness Training, Rangiora
Land based skills for beginners from growing pasture,terrain vehicles, Livestock handling ,fencing,chainsawing.calf rearing and rural health and safety
A one year part time course of 32 tutored sessions and some home study For more details call 0800 444 313
New Health Centre for Rangiora
01-11-2008 until 01-12-2008
Durham Street, Rangiora
Opening soon will be the new Durham Health Centre - currently Doctors on Blackett.
It is aiming to ease the current pressure on Rangiora medical facilities and existing doctors practices and will be a very welcome addition to our medical services.
Xmas Party - with a difference!
01-11-2008 until 20-12-2008
Airfield, Rangiora
Book now for your Christmas flight on the Southern DC3
Phone0800 DC3 Fly
0800 323 359
Southbrook Community Playgroup
20-11-2008 until 01-12-2008
Southbrook, Rangiora
We are looking for a new coordinator to run our playgroup. Must be a good organizer and enjoy paperwork. Would suit a caregiver of a pre-schooler with 3 hours to spare each Wednesday This is a voluntary position.Contact Lynda 313 1478
South Pacific Cruise
22-11-2008
High Street, Rangiora
10 nights for only $1295, departing Sydney for Noumea, Vanuata, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia. Call 0800 777 380 Harvey World of Travel in High Street Rangiora
AGM Oxford Community Trust
26-11-2008
Burnett Street, Oxford
Oxford Volunteer Firestation at 7.30 pm. All welcome. Enquiries phone 03 312 3006.
Autism/Aspergers Support Group
26-11-2008
Albert, Rangiora
Autism NZ is setting up a support/coffee group for parents/families in Nth Canty region. First meeting is Wednesday 26 Nov at 7.30pm at Rangiora Memorial Hall. Enquiries Robyn Young (03) 339 2653 Autism NZ
Christmas Display and Party
28-11-2008
Ashley St, Rangiora
Rangiora Club Rooms, Rangiora show grounds,Display 2pm-6pm.Entry-gold coin. Fairies and Elves welcome. Christmas party-7.30-midnight. Entry $5. Costume optional. Tel-03-313-3271.
Community Christmas Dinner
01-12-2008 until 25-12-2008
High Street, Rangiora
A free Community Christmas dinner by the Anglican Parish of Rangiora. Are you going to spend Xmas Day on your own, or are you finding it hard to make ends meet? Why not join us for good food, good company, entertainment and a few laughs....and maybe something under the tree? Free transport is available if you need it and our facilities are wheel chair accessible
Contact Suzanne 313 5567 or Joan and Les Dawson 313 1719 or pop into the Anglican Church Office 335 High Street 313 6148 or sign up at the Rangiora Library
Rangiora Country Music Club
03-12-2008
Victoria Street, Rangiora
Invite to a great night of Xmas and Country songs at the Kippenberger Lounge R S A . Admission $3 and a plate for supper if you wish. All welcome
Evening Of Clairvoyance
04-12-2008
Fernside Road, Rangiora
Fernside Hall.7.30 - 9pm Tickets $20 on the evening or Early Bird $18. Tickets available from The Gift in Durham Street.
Demonstration of Mediumship from two gifted and talented Mediums. Phyllis Brown and Alice Terry.They will be giving out messages of love and guidance from your loved ones. Tea and Coffee afterwards with a gold coin donation.
Oxford Christmas Parade
14-12-2008
Main St, Oxford
Oxford & District Lions Club Christmas Parade & Picnic in the Park, A&P Showgrounds. Sunday 14 December at 12.30pm. Expressions of interest required for stall holders, non food and Xmas floats, wheelbarrow racing entries, Kid's fancy dress and decorated bikes competitions phone Tony Lamplugh 03-312 5579
Rga Pony Club 60th Anniversary
14-12-2008
A&P showgrounds, Rangiora
Celebrations to be held at Pony Club rooms A&P showgrounds on Sunday December 14th 2008.
All past members, committee members and associates are welcome to attend and express their interest in this event. Contact Marijke Sheppard on 03 3129 883
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.
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
Tuahiwi Residents Association
22-02-2009
Tuahiwi Village, Rangiora
The TRA Inc. are seeking "Registrations of Interest" from those who would like to provide Rides,Games or Attractions for our up-coming Annual Tuahiwi Village Fair. We are looking for those who can provide entertainment etc. for the folk who attend this event to be held on the 22nd February 2009 10am-3pm. Please direct all inquiries to Chay Harris chay.harris@vipsecurity.co.nz Registrations close 23rd Janaury 2009
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
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Open Day
23-10-2009
Vickery Street, Kaiapoi
Kidsfirst Kindergarten Vickery Street Kaiapoi Thursday 23 October. Looking for high quality early childhood education? Come and check us out! Immediate vacancies.