Action north of the Waimak’: a guide to what’s on in North Canterbury
North Canterbury is a hotbed of innovation and creativity, which means there’s never a dull moment. We’ve staked out the land north of the Waimak’ to bring you some of the best upcoming events.
ETHEL & BETHEL BINGO BABES
11 May
World famous in Canterbury, Ethel & Bethel are putting on a fun night with raffles, silent auctions and lots of laughs to help the St. Patrick’s School PTA fundraise for the school.
St Patrick’s Church, 61 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi
Tickets from the St. Patrick’s School office, 03-327 7700 or email
pta@stpatkai.school.nz
RANGIORA COMMUNITY CHOIR AUTUMN CONCERT
27May
Head along to the Rangiora Community Choir’s Autumn Concert and listen to some of your favourites, featuring show tunes, gospel and a couple of classics, including guest performers.
Rangiora Methodist Church, 176 King Street, Rangiora
Tickets via eventfinda.co.nz
MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
9 June
An Indoor Market & Winter Wonderland, quality market stalls, fabulous food (pulled pork, high tea, American hot dogs, soup and more), live entertainment, the famous PTA cake stall, silent auction and so much more!
Rangiora New Life School, 2 Denchs Road, Southbrook, Rangiora
Tickets via eventfinda.co.nz
SUE NICHOLSON – EARTH, LIFE & BEYOND
21 June
The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her new live show Earth, Life & Beyond. It’ll be a unique, one-of-a-kind learning experience with a difference to enrich your soul.
Rangiora Town Hall, High Street, Rangiora
Tickets via eventfinda.co.nz
A ROCKIN’ GOOD CHRISTMAS
30 June
Amberley Community Preschool and Prep School presents ‘A Rockin’ Good Christmas!’ Forget hibernating at home, grab a babysitter and head to Amberley for a mid-winter Christmas bash! Enjoy hand-crafted platters and live entertainment before the ‘big auction’ and supper to follow.
Amberley Domain, Douglas Road, Amberley
Contact 03-314 9147 or via www.facebook.com/events/195432094573519/
HOT SPRINGS SALSA ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL
6 July – 8 July
Head to Hanmer for a snowy winter holiday weekend and warm up to the rhythms of salsa, zouk, bachata, merengue and cha, with Latin dance workshops in the afternoon and salsa parties at night, whether you’re a beginner, seasoned dancer or never danced before.
Memorial Hall, Hanmer Springs
Contact info@salsalatina.co.nz or
www.hanmersalsa.com
THE BOOTLEG BEACH BOYS
28 July
A fully costumed show that takes you right from the very beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career featuring classic hits and cult favourites from California’s most famous band.
Rangiora Town Hall, High Street, Rangiora
For tickets phone 0800 ticketek
