Holiday activities

Press, 25 August 1986, Page 15

Holiday activities

This list of activities covers the first week of the August school holidays.

Libraries

Canterbury Public Library:Today, 11 a.m., magic storytime, pictures and puzzles. Tomorrow, 11 a.m., Milo the Magician. Wednesday, 11 a.m., Magic hat stories, making hats; 1 p.m., a visit from Rodney Rat, the main character in the book of the same name and the play being presented by the Court Theatre during the school holidays. Thursday, 11 a.m., magic workshop. Friday, 11 a.m., A film, “The Sneetches,” based on the Dr Zeuss books, and other films.St Martins Children’s Library:Open daily, 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 pm. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m., face painting. Friday, 2.30 p.m., films. Puzzles and colouring in during the school holidays. Sumner Children’s Library:Today, 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., “The Sneetches” and other films. Tomorrow, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., face painting. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., colouring in, puzzles. Thursday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., stories. Friday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., colouring in, puzzles. New Brighton Public Library:Tuesday, 2 p.m. “The Sneetches” and other films. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m., storytime: 2 p.m., make your own book. Thursday, 2 p.m., A visit from Rodney Rat. Friday, 2 p.m., making masks.

Spreydon Public Library:Today, 2 p.m., The Great Woozle Hunt, activitiees based around the Pooh Bear stories. Tomorrow, 2 p.m., a visit from Rodney Rat Wednesday, 2 p.m., Natural Magic Puppet Theatre presents "Midget and the Dragon.” Thursday, 2 p.m. “The Sneetches” and other films.

Papanui Public Library:Today, 10.30 a.m., making peace cranes for International Year of Peace. Tomorrow, 10.30 a.m., storyhour. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m., “The Sneetches” and other films. Thursday, 10.30 a.m., making flying things. Friday, 10.30 a.m., colouring in, puzzles, face painting.

Shirley Public Library:Daily at 10.30 a.m., readings from “The Wrestling Princess and Other Stories” (fairy tales with a new twist). Today, 11 a.m., stories with Mrs Harrall. Tomorrow, 11 a.m. make a Father’s Day card. Wednesday, 11 a.m., help make a “people for peace” collage. Thursday, 11 a.m., films. Friday, 11 a.m. colouring in and peace-crane making. Saturday, 11 a.m„ Sing a song with Neva Eder. Fendalton LibraryzToday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., stories today, 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m., making paper cranes.

Bishopdale Library:Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., stories; today, 10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m., making paper cranes.

Hornby Library:Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, stories and activities.

Redwood LibraryfToday, 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m., making paper cranes; tomorrow, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, puppet plays, “The Planet of Trikaree” and “Winklepoo the Wicked.” Wednesday, 11 a.m., making kites. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., stories. Rangiora Public Library: Tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., under seven years, story hour. Over seven years, crafts. Tomorrow and Wednesday, over seven years, making an undersea world. Thursday, decorative boxes. Volunteers willing to spare an hour helping out at any of the activities would be appreciated, as would donations of cardboard, string, pantihose cellophane, crepe paper, margarine pottles, braids, decorations and yoghurt pottles for the craft sessions.

Sports Stadiums Pioneer StadiunuToday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 10.15 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. five to 12 years, trampolining. $1.50 a day, or $2.50 for both days. Today, Wednesday and Friday, 9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m., six to 12 years, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, from six years, clay modelling, $4 for three days. Today and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. nine to 13 years, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, intermediate archery, $3 for two day courses. Enrolments necessary. Today to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., beauty therapy, $3 for four days, enrolment necessary. Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., self defence/ judo, eight to 12 years, $lO for five days, enrolment necessary. Today and Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 3.15 p.m., from 10 years, squash, from seven to 10 years, racketball, $1.75 or $3 for both days. Today to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., seven to 13 years, introduction to drama, $8 for four days, enrolment necessary. Today, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., from six years, art and craft, $2; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., from six years, organised games, $1.75. Tuesday: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from seven to 13 years, day camp, $6 full day, $3 half day. Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., eight to 10 years, and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 11 to 13 years, face painting, $5 for two sessions. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., from seven years, kite making, $3 includes kite. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., from six years, games, $1.75.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m., from seven to 13 years, day camp, $6 full day, $3 half day. 9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m., movies, $2 a child.

Queen Elizabeth II Park:Enrolment necessary. Today, tomorrow and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., five to 12 years, squash, $1.50. Today to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., canoeing, $5 for three lessons. Must be able to swim. Today, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. for five to eight years, 10 a.m., from eight to 12 years, pottery. $lO for three sessions. Today, Wednesday and Friday, 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., seven to 12 years, judo. $5 for three lessons.

Tuesday: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from 13 years, girls’ self defence, $9 for six day course. Wednesday: concessions day, under 15 years, $lO (if wet, postponed to September 3). 11 a.m., all ages, casual canoeing. 75 cents and pool admission. Must be able to swim.

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., squash for beginners, $1.50. Friday: 11 a.m., casual canoeing, all ages. Must be able to swim. 75 cents and pool admission. Indoor Cricket Arena:B4 Gasson Street, Sydenham. Today to Friday, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m., from seven to nine years; 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., from 10 to 13 years, indoor cricket, $2.50 a session, or $2 for three sessions.

Community Organisations

Y.M.C.AjHoliday programmes will be held for eight to 12 year olds at eight locations throughout Christchurch. A Tiny Y programme for five to eight years will also be held during both weeks. Bring lunch, drink and swimming togs each day. Enrolment for all activities can be made at the Y.M.C.A., 12 Hereford Street. Activities this week will be held at the following locaions: Tiny Y, meets at the Y.M.C.A. aerobics room daily at 9 a.m. Today: Skate station skating and games at Victoria Park in the afternoon. Tomorrow: Mystery adventure day, bring good walking shoes and warm clothes. Wednesday: Waimairi Park games and Queen Elizabeth II Park, swim. Thursday, fancy dress party. Cost for the week, $26.

Y.M.C.A. city:Meet at 12 Hereford Street daily at 9 a.m. Today: swimming at Q.E. II Park, treasure hunt and games at Thompson Park. Tomorrow, Mad Hatter’s tea party, ice skating at The Big Apple. Wednesday, drama morning, lunch at Victoria Park, and in the afternoon a trip to the Rollerland Disco. Thursday, movies, games at Hagley Park. Friday, trip to Lyttelton Timeball Station, Ten Pin bowling in the afternoon. Cost for the week, $3O a child. South Boon Hay Y.M.C.A.:Meet at South Intermediate School daily at 8.45 a.m., St Martins School at 9 a.m., Waltham primary School at 9.15 a.m., Today, Ten Pin Bowling, lunch at Thompson Park, swimming at Q.E. II Park. Tomorrow, Rapaki Track walk, lunch at Cashmere Park, movie at Y.M.C.A. Wednesday, ice skating at The Big Apple, lunch at Hagley Park, and a top team event at North Hagley Park. Thursday, Belfast to Groynes walk, lolly scramble, orienteering course and lunch, games at Bishopdale Park. Friday, fancy dress day, face painting, new games at Burwood Park, skating at Rollerland. Cost for the week, $3O a child. Y.M.C.A. Lyttelton and Woolston:Meet at Woolston School daily at 9 a.m., or Lyttelton School at 9.20 a.m. Today, movies, lunch at Hagley Park, canoeing on River Avon. Tomorrow, Heathcote Valley Park for face painting and new games, treasure hunts and sandcastle building at Spencer Park. Wednesday, Orana Park trip, Barbeque (bring sausages), games, competitions and lolly scramble at The Groynes Park. Thursday, puppet making, lunch at Deans Bush, skating at The Big Apple. Friday, swim at Q.E. II Park, skating at Rollerland. Cost for week, $3O a child.

Y.M.C.A. Shirley, Burwood:Meet daily at Shirley Intermediate School at 9 a.m., or Burwood Primary School at 9.15 a.m. Today, tour of Lyttleton Harbour by launch, skating at Rollerland. Tomorrow, visit to ice-cream factory, lunch at Thompson Park, and a swim at Q.E. II Park. Wednesday, day at Quail Island, swimming, fishing, walks, face painting, games, ship’s graveyard. Thursday, skating, dancing at The Big Apple, lunch at Burwood Park and a trip to Spencer Park Wildlife Reserve. Fridayd, Ten Pin Bowling, and a trip to Corsair Bay. Cost for week, $3O a child. Schools

Wharenui School:Daily, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., arts and crafts, indoor and outdoors games, and faceapinting: 20 cents a child, 50 cents a family. Day trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays, $1 a child. Further inquiries, telephone the Riccarton Borough Council, 485-053. Hagley High School:Daily from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m„ art classes, six to 15 years, $2O. For enrolments, telephone Nan Crawley at 31-123, Bianca Van Rangelroom at 383943, or Sue Cooke at 852942.

Avonhead School, 56 Avonhead Road:Five to 12 years, daily from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, crafts, stories, songs games, entertainment with clowns. 20 cents a session, organised by the Avonhead Baptist Church. For further information telephone Mrs Margaret Van Beurten at 485-079.

Church Linwood Gospel Hall:78 Stanmore Road, Today to Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., five to 12 years, Holiday Club programme of games, stories, crafts, admission free.

Kaiapoi Co-operating Pauls Centre,

Sewell Street, Kaiapoi, five to 12 years, today and tomorrow, 9.15 a.m. to 12 noon, songs, games, crafts, $1 a child. Wednesday, 9.15 a.m. to 12 noon, films, cartoons, $1 a child. Thursday, seven to 12 years. 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., sharks and mermaids day, including a bus trip to the beach, $5 a child. Enrolment necessary for this day. Telephone Alison Yellowlees, Kaiapoi 7206. Christchurch New Life Centre is holding a five Star children’s holiday programme this week at six locations throughout the city, daily from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, for five to 13 years. The free activities include, drama, handcrafts, films, Bible stories, singing, and clown entertainment. Please bring name scissors and felt pens. The six locations are: Cashmere at the Thorrington School Hall, Colombo Street; Woolston at the Phillipstown School hall, Nursery Road; Avonhead at the Westburn Presbyterian Church, Waimairi Road; Papanui, at the Papanui R.S.A. hall, corner of Langdons Road and Main North Road; Halswell Community Hall, corner of Halswell Road and Junction Road; Shirley Intermediate School Hall, at the corner of North Parade and New Brighton Road. For further information telephone 50-996 or 556-576.

Parks Mount Cook National Park: At the Park Visitor Centre. Bring strong footwear, warm clothing and raincoats on walks. All activities are free, but donations to cover the cost of petrol would be appreciated. There is a short drive to the start of the Hooker Valley, Tasman Valley, Birch Hill and Wakefield Track walks. Assistance with transport would also be appreciated. Today, 1.15 p.m., Hooker Valley walk to view of south face of Mount Cook; 8 p.m., illustrated talk on search and rescue techniques used in the mountains. Tomorrow, 1.15 p.m., Kea Point walk. Wednesday, 1.15 p.m., Governors Bush walk; 8 p.m., talk on the glaciers. Thursday, 10 a.m., Tasman Valley all day walk to viewpoint at junction of the Ball and Tasman glaciers. Bring lunch. Friday, 1.15 p.m., Tour of park headquarters and weather station; 8 p.m., illustrated talk on the people, recreation and weather in the mountains. Saturday, 1.15 p.m., Wakefield Track walk, including views of Mount Sefton and the Mount Cook village. Sunday, 1.15 p.m., Steep hike up the flanks of Mt Sebastopol to the Red Tarns look-out. Orana Park, McLeans Island Road: All ages,

open daily 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Features include lion feeding at 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., kiwi house, white rhinos and African Plains animals. Adults $5, children $2.50, under five years free. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Hussey Road (off Gardiners Road, Harewood): Suitable all ages. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attractions include family of chimpanzees, baby animals, bags to feed animals. Adults $3.50, children $1.50, under three years free. Group concessions available.

Ferrymead Historic Park, 269 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley: Open daily 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This is an operating museum of transport and technology, tram rides. Adults $5, children $2.50, families $l4. Catch a bus to Ferrymead by taking a no. 3G, 3H, 3J, 3K, 19M, 29M or 10N bus. Off-peak fares apply on the timetable service between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Theatres Canterbury Children’s Theatre: All ages, weekly at 7 p.m. and on Saturdays at 2 p.m., “Badjelly the Witch” at the Repertory Theatre. Cost $5. Bookings can be made at the Christchurch Town Hall. Court Theatre, Arts Centre, Worcester Street:

Tuesday to- Friday, 11 a.m., main stage, “Rodney Rat,” a musical directed by Ross Joblin, based on the book by Michelanne Forster. Tickets, $4.50. Daily at 1 p.m., free readings by Rodney Rat in the foyer of the Court Theatre.

Riccarton Players: Today to Friday, 6.30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., “Playbox,” performed at the Mill Theatre in Wise Street, Riccarton.

Story Book Theatre: Shirley Community Centre, Shirley Road. Monday to Friday, 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m., items include: “Eeney Meeney Miney Mo,” “Little Red Hen,” “Paper Bag Princess,” “Surprise Party,” also clowns, limericks, songs. 70 cents a person. Mails

Barrington Park Mall: Today 2 p.m., Natural Magic. Tomorrow, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Maryini the Master Magician. Wednesday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Neville Barrie with Super Cat and Big Bird. Thursday, 2 p.m., My Little Pony Races. Canterbury Centre: Daily, children’s videos. Hornby Mall: Today to Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Rick Olson plays a synthesiser. All week, the “Ranfurly Rascals,” 15 lambs to meet and feed. Thursday evening, ap-

pearance by Larry the Lamb.

Northlands Shopping Centre: Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Natural Magic, 1.30 pan. to 2 p.m.. Dick Whittington and his talking cat, 2.30 p.m. to 3 pan., Pierre and his magic. Friday, 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Dick Whittington and his talking cat Competitions and prizes, including a “My Dad Is Best” competition during the week.

Riccarton Mali: All week, displays of toys, Play Mobil demonstrations, Cindy doll, farm machinery toys, Pound Puppies, Lots-of-Leggggs, bright coloured soft toys. Tuesday, 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Pink Panther picnic compered by 3ZB announcer, Barry Corbett, with special guest Miss Riccarton Mail, Sheena Wood. Free cake and orange juice. Colouring contest. Pink Panther look-alike contest and the opportunity to win two large Pink Panthers. From Wednesday to Saturday, during shopping hours. The Dog from the cartoon “Footrot Flats” will be autographing pillowcases with paw prints. Children’s videos will also be shown throughout the day. The mall is open on Saturday from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

South Mali: Today, 9, a.m. to 12 noon, Radio Avon broadcast live from the mall with host Peter

Sinclair. Today to Saturday, police display. Daily, continuous free children’s movies.

Other

activities Antigua Boatsheds, 2 Cambridge Terrace: Open daily, 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. canoeing on the Avon River through the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, single-double canoes and paddleboats. Telephone 65-885.

Ascot Golf Course: Today to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., from 13 years, golf, $l2 a course, enrolments necessary. For enrolments, telephone 791-660, ext 636. Canterbury Museum: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Special display, “Pakohe.” Objects fashioned from argillite. Permanent displays include Antarctica, shipping, Maori and Polynesian culture, geology, zoology, European and Oriental fine arts, and early Canterbury history. Wheel chair access, free admission.

Christchurch Polytechnic Library: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., nine to 12 years, computer course, $5.50.

Christchurch Youth Centre: Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.,’ from 15 years, High School Battle of the Bands, $3. Cobden Riding School,

274 Russley Road: Daily 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., horse and pony rides. Tuition by arrangement, telephone 585-278.

Outdoor Recreation Information Centre, Aris Centre, Worcester Street: Open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information on outdoor activities in Canterbury. Telephone 799-395.

Horse trekking at Port Levy: Maitland Farm at the foot of the hill, open seven days a week, times by arrangement. Treks range from an hour to day treks for all abilities. Children under 15 years, $5 an hour. Adults, $lO an hour or $2O a half day (three hour) ride, telephone: 294-684 or 294-697. Transport Board: “Hills and Harbour” sightseeing tour, departs Cathedral Square daily at 1.30 p.m., adults $9.50, children $4.75, family $25. Orana Park wildlife tour, departs Cathedral Square daily at 12 noon during the holidays, adults $9.50, children $4.75, family $25. For further information, telephone 794-600. Cascade Riding Centre, Johns Road: All ages, open daily, treks, lessons, games on horseback, for appointments telephone 238-821 or 69-418.

Laser Strike, 229 Tuam Street: Today to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, from nine years, $2.50. For further information telephone 67-595.