Holiday activities

Press, 3 September 1986, Page 20

Holiday activities

£ This list of activities -covers the second week of ;~the August school holi- - days. Canterbury Public ’'Library, Children’s '"Library: Today, 11 a.m., Magic quest: find the Master of the Tome, pictures, • puzzles. Tomorrow, 11 ;a.m., making peace - cranes. Wednesday, 11 •a.m., making Father’s Day cards. Thursday, 11 a.m., f the magic of Margaret t'Mahy. Friday, 11 a.m., ■ “The Wizard of Speed and .'Time” and other films.

>St Martins Children’sLi- ; brary: 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 3.30 p.m., “The Wizard of Speed and Time,” and other films. Tomorrow, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., face paintings. Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., stories. Friday, 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., colouring-in and puzzles.

New Brighton Public Library: Tomorrow, 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., colouringin, puzzles.

Spreydon Public Library: Today, 2 p.m., “The Street Talk Actors,” a group of

children aged 9 to 12 years who will present their original play, “Clean Cuts,” a comedy. 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.

Papanul Public Library: Today, 10.30 a.m., making sky mobiles. Tomorrow, 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., colouringin, puzzles, face painting. Shirley Public Library: daily at 10.30 a.m., stories

from “The wrestling princess and other stories” (fairy teles with a new twist). Competition for the best name for the library dragon. Today, 11 a.m., dinosaur stories. Tomorrow, 11 a.m., making a dinosaur mobile (bring a coathanger); 2 p.m., A visity 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, 2 p.m., meet the

Canterbury author, Philip Temple. Tomorrow, 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: Tuesday, 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, tomorrow, 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; today, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m., from five to eight

years and 10 a.m., from eight years, pottery, $lO for three days; today, tomorrow and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., canoeing instruction, $5 for three lessons; today, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 2 pan., from 12 years, weight training, $7 for three lessons.

Tuesday: 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: 9 ajn. to 4 p.m., from eight years, nature trail walk begins from Worsley Track at the stadium, $5. 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, Monday 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, 50 cents; 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., squash, racketball, 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.C.A.: 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, skating at Skate Station, games in the afternoon at Victoria Park; tomorrow, mystery adventure day, wear sensible walking shoes and warm clothes; Wednesday, Waimairl 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, skating at The Big Apple, games at the Bishopdale Park; Tomorrow, 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. t or Chisnallwood Intermediate, 9.30 a.m. Today, swim . at Q.E.11 Park, movie at the “Y”; Tomorrow, 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, ice skating at The Big Apple, lunch at Heathcote Park, Bridle Path walk to Lyttelton; tomorrow, 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, New Brighton Zoo visit, lunch at Thompson Park, swim at Q.E.11 Park in the afternoon; tomorrow, 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 Bel-

fast, lolly scramble and orientation course, spend the afternoon at Bishopdale Park; Friday, fancy dress, new 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, skating at Rollerland, lunch at Victoria Park, games and treasure hunt; tomorrow, 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 Hoon Hay: Meet at Manning Intermediate School, 8.45 a.m„ or South Intermediate School, 9 a.m. daily. Today, Ten Pin Bowling, canoeing on the River Avon; Tomorrow, 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 and tomorrow, 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, Tuesdays 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, $1 a child. For further inquiries, telephone the Riccarton Borough Council, 485-053.