Holiday activities

Press, 2 September 1986, Page 24

Holiday activities

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

Libraries

■'Canterbury Public Library, Children’s Library: Today, 11 a.m., making peace cranes. Wednesday, 11 a.m., making Father’s Day cards. Thursday, 11 a.m., the magic of Margaret Mahy. Friday, 11 a.m.,J‘The Wizard of Speed and Time” and other films. St Martins Chlldren’sLibrary: open daily, 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m., face painting. Friday, 2.30 p.m., film. Puzzles and colour-ing-in during the week. Sumner Children’s Library: Today, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., face painting. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., stories. Friday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., colouringin and puzzles. New Brighton Public Library: Today, 2 p.m., “The Wizard of Speed and Time” and other films. Wednesday, 2 p.m., making peace cranes. Thursday, 10.30 a.m., stories; 2 p.m., making Father’s Day cards. Friday, 2 p.m., colouring- in, puzzles. Spreydon Public Library: Wednesday, 2 pm., pet day — bring your pet in a cage, on a lead or in your pocket! Thursday, 2 p.m., “The Wizard of Speed and Time” and other films.

Papanui Public Library: Today, 10.30 a.m., a talk on aeromodelling by a member of the Christchurch Model Aero Club. Wednesday, 10.30 a.m., “The Wizard of Speed and Time” and other films. Thursday, 10.30 a.m., making a Father’s Day card. Friday, 10.30 a.m., colouring-in, puzzles, face painting. Shirley Public Library: Daily at 10.30 a.m., stories from “The wrestling princess and other stories” (fairy tales with a new twist). Competition for the best name for the library dragon. Today, 11 a.m., making a dinosaur mobile (bring a coathanger); 2 p.m., a visit from Rodney Rat, the main character from a book of the same name and a play by the Court Theatre. Wednesday, 11 a.m., colouring-in. Thursday, 11 a.m., films. Friday, 11 a.m., egg box dinosaur making, winner of dragon-naming contest announced. Fendalton Library: Today, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., stories. Today, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, photography with Michael de Hamel. Bishopdale Library: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, birthday stories and activities to celebrate the library’s 10th anniversary.' Friday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. stories. Hornby Library: Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, stories and activities. Redwood Library: Today, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, puppet plays, “The Planet of Tricaree” and “Winklepoo the wicked.” Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., stories. Rangiora Public Library: Under seven years, today, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., stories; over seven years: tomorrow, puppets; Wednesday, animal figures; Thursday, collage mural. Volunteers willing to help out at any of the activities would be appreciated, as would donations of cardboard, string, pantihose, cellophane, crepe paper, margarine pottles, braids and decorations and yoghurt pottles for the craft sessions. Sports stadiums Queen Elizabeth II Park: Enrolments necessary for courses. Today to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., from five to 12 years, synchronised swimming, $6 for four lessons; Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m., from five to eight years and 10 a.m., from eight years, pottery, $lO for three days; today, and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., canoeing instruction, $5 for three lessons; today, and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., from 12 years, weight training, $7 for three lessons. Today: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., girls’ self defence, $9 for six day course. Wednesday: 11 a.m., Canoeing, must be able to swim, 75 cents and pool admission. Friday: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from 13 years, girls’ self defence, six day course, $9; 11 a.m. casual canoeing, must be able to swim, 75 cents and pool admission. Pioneer Stadium: Wednesday: 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., all ages, ski trip (leaves Warners Hotel). Enrolments necessary and should be made at Pioneer Stadium, adults $35, children $26.

Indoor Cricket: 84 Gasson Street, today to Friday, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from 10 to 13 years, 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., from seven to nine years, indoor cricket, $2.50 a session or $2 for three sessions.

Sockburn Recreation Centre: Takaro Avenue. Daily at 10 a.m., videos, sft cents; 8 a.m. to 4.30. squash,

60 cents. Wednesday, 1 p.m., teams tournament, 50 cents. Thursday, 1.30 p.m., make-up session, 50 cents. For further information, telephone 485092.

Community

Organisations

Y.M.CAJ Holiday 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. Bring lunch, drink and swimming togs each day. Enrolments for all activities can be made at the Y.M.C.A., 12 Hereford Street. This week’s activities will be held at the following locations: Y.M.C.A. Tiny Y: meet daily at the Y.M.C.A. aerobics room at 9 a.m. Today, mystery adventure day, wear sensible walking shoes and warm clothes; Wednesday, Waimairi Park for games, a swim at Q.E.11 Park; Thursday, fancy dress party. Cost for the week, $26 a child. Y.M.C.A. City: Meet daily at Y.M.C.A. at 12 Hereford Street, 9 a.m. Today, trip to the North New Brighton aquarium and zoo, lunch at Thompson Park, swimming at Q.E.11 Park; Wednesday, skating at Rollerland, lunch and Burwood Park, movies at the “Y”; Thursday, trek from Sign of the Kiwi to Victoria Park, visit Orana Park in the afternoon; Friday, canoeing on the River Avon (bring a change of clothing), lunch on the Avon, and a guided tour of Lyttelon Harbour. Cost for the week, $3O a child. Y.M.C.A. Brighton and Aranui: Meet at Central New Brighton Primary School at 9 a.m., South Brighton Primary School, 9.15 a.m., or Chisnallwood Intermediate, 9.30 a.m. Today, skating at Rollerland disco, candle making and obstacle course in the afternoon at the “Y”; Wednesday, new games at Hagley Park, earthball, sack races, and guided tour of Lyttelton Harbour by launch; Thursday, visit to North New Brighton Zoo, lunch and games at Thompson Park (bring skateboard); Friday, ice skating at The Big Apple, fancy dress and face painting in the afternoon. Cost for the week, $3O a child.

Y.M.C.A. Lincoln and Districts, meet at Rolleston Primary School, 8.45 a.m., Springston Primary School, 9 a.m., Lincoln Community Centre at 9.15 a.m. or Prebbleton Primary School at 9.30 a.m., daily. Today, movies, Corsair Bay in the afternoon, fishing competition, beach games, walks; Wednesday, ski trip and toboganning to Mount Hutt; Thursday, arts and crafts, tea party, lunch at Hagley Park and on to Thompson Park for a scavenger hunt, kite flying and sandcastle competition; Friday, tour of Lyttelton Harbour by launch, Mad Hatters tea party at the “Y.” Cost for the week, $3O a child. Y.M.C.A. Hornby, Riccarton: Meet at Branston Intermediate, 9 a.m., Riccarton Primary School at 9.15 a.m. or Wharenui Primary at 9.30 a.m. daily. Today, walk from the Sign of the Kiwi to Victoria Park, lunch at Cashmere Park, movies at the “Y”; Wednesday, ice skating at The Big Apple, Top Team event at North Hagley Park; Thursday, walk to Groynes from Belfast, lolly scramble and orientation course, spend the afternoon at Bishopdale Park; Friday, fancy dress, hew games, face painting, skating at Rollerland. Cost for the week, $3O a child. Y.M.C.A. Shirley, Burwood: Meet at Shirley Intermediate School, 9 a.m. to Burwood Primary School 9.15 a.m. daily. Today, horse riding, games, walks, scavenger hunt at The Groynes; Wednesday, skating at The Big Apple, lunch at Burwood Park, walk along the Bridle Path; Thursday, guided tour of Lyttelton Harbour and on to Corsair Bay for fishing and games; Friday, visit to Orana Park, and games at the Bishopdale Adventure Park. Cost for the week, $3O a child. Y.M.C.A. South Boon Hay: Meet at Manning Intermediate School, 8.45 a.m., or South Intermediate School, 9 a.m. daily. Today, ice skating at The Big Apple, games at Burwood Park; Wednesday, movies, walk from The Sign of the Kiwi to Victoria Park for new games; Thursday, visit Orana Park, walk to The Groynes for a lolly scramble and orienteering course; Friday, swim at Q.E.11 Park, scavenger hunt, sandcastle competitions at Thompson Park. Cost for the week, $3O a child.

Cracroft Community Centre: Old Stone House, Shalamar Drive, Cashmere. Today, 9.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m., from four to 10 years, creative workshops, learning outdoor skills, games, music, mask and puppet making. For further information telephone 381-063, 327-774 or 39-141.

Schools

Wharenui School: Daily, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Todays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and face-painting; 20 cents a child, 50 cents a family. Day trips on today and Thursdays, $1 a child. For further inquiries, telephone the Riccarton Borough Council, 485-053. 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. Wednesday 1.15 p.m., Birch Hill historical walk to the first homestead in the area; 8 p.m. illustrated talk on the huts used as bases for climbing and skiing in the park. Thursday, New Zealand Forest Services fire fighting exercise, using portable pumps, helicopters and monsoon buckets. Time to be confirmed by the park centre. Friday, 10 a.m., Tasman Valley, all day walk to viewpoint at the junction of The Bail and Tasman glaciers. Bring lunch; 8 p.m., illustrated talk on snow and methods of predicting avalanches. 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 concesions 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, also 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, week nights 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: today 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 pm., and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., "Playbox,” performed at the Mill Theatre in Wise Street, Riccarton.

Malls Barrington Park Malktoday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Maryini the Master Magician, Wednesday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Neville Barrie; Thursday, 10 a.m.' to 12 noon, double decker bus ride courtesy of the Ferrymead Historic Trust. Building Centre: Cashel Street: Today, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monster Teddy Bear competition display, prizes for oldest, smallest, largest, and most unusual bears will be presented on Saturday at 12 noon. There will also be a section for teddys belonging to adults. Entry fee for competition, 20 cents admission to display, 50 cents. Bring teddy bears to the plunket rooms on Oxford Terrace on Monday. All proceeds to the Save the Children Fund. 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, apperance by Larry the Lamb. Northlands Shopping Centre: Today to Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, magic entertainer, Pierre, 1.30 p.m., Dick Whittington and his talking cat; Friday, 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., Dick Whittington and his cat Competitions and prizes, including a “My Dad Is Best” competition during the week. Riccarton Mall: All weekA displays include toys, Play Mobil demon-

Strattons, Cindy doll, farm machinery toys, Pound Puppies, Lots-of-Leggggs brightly coloured soft toys. The Riccarton traffic department will also organise a display on road awareness.

South Mall: Today to Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Natural Magic Children’s Theatre. 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 and double canoes and paddleboats. Telephone 65-885. Canterbury Museum: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Special display, “Pakohe,” objects fashioned from argillite. Permanent displays included Antarctica, shipping, Maori and Polynesian culture, geology, zoology, European and Oriental fine arts, and early Canterbury history. Wheel chair access, free admission. Christchurch Youth Centre: Worcester Street, Friday 7.45 p.m. to 11 p.m., from 15 years, Dread Beat and Blood, $5.

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, Arts Centre, Worcester Street: Open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., information on outdoor activities in Canterbury. Telephone 799-395. Youth For Christ, corner Madras and Chester Streets, 13 to 17 years, Teen Safari at Lake Rotoiti from September 7 to 12, $BO. Enrolments necessary. Application forms available from P.O. Box 1727, Christchurch. Glasshouse Studio, 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from eight to 12 years, dance workshop, $3, enrolment essential and enquiries should be directed to the Christchurch City Council, telephone 791-660 ext 636. 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, all abilities, children under 15 years, $5 an hour, adults, $lO an hour or $2O a half day (three hours) ride. For further information, telephone 294-697. Laser Strike: 229 Tuam Street, Today to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, $2.50 a game. Wizards: Today, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., video games, $3 for two hours. 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.

Yaldhurst Transport Museum: Main West Road, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., entertainment includes, free rides on the merry-go-round or fire engine, also a penny arcade. Adults $3.50, Children $1.50.

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 79A Cashel St, Christchurch.