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| Ashburton Art Gallery- The Word Witch Exhibition | |||
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The exhibition celebrates the release of “The Word Witch” book; an anthology of poems by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot Venue: Ashburton Art Gallery Cost: FREE Organisation: Ashburton Art Gallery Contact: Lyndal Lane Email: lyndal.lane@ashburtobartgallery.org.nz Phone: 033081133 Web: http://www.ashburtonartgallery.org.nz |
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| Jo Robertson - Drawing | |||
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Exhibition of Drawings in oil,pastel, pencil and charcol . Artist Talk 1.30pm Sunday 14th February Valentines day,all welcome, come along for some bubbles and chocolate with your love. Venue: Ashburton Art Gallery Cost: FREE Organisation: Ashburton Art Gallery Contact: Lyndal Lane Email: lyndal.lane@ashburtonartgallery.org.nz Phone: 033081133 Web: http://www.ashburtonartgallery.org.nz |
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| Busting Out! | |||
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The smash hit show of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is a show like no other! Venue: Ashburton Trust Event Centre Cost: Adult $59.90; Senior & Student $52.90 plus fees Organisation: Ashburton Trust Event Centre Contact: Gudrun Weber Email: admin@ateventcentre.co.nz Phone: 03 307 2010 Web: http://www.ateventcentre.co.nz |
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| Mid Canterbury Harness Racing | |||
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Venue: Ashburton Raceway Contact: Ashburton Raceway |
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| Mt Somers Plunket Fundraiser – Lynda Hallinan | |||
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Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan will speak at the Mt Somers Plunket wine & cheese evening fundraiser. She will talk on how she got to where she is today, and self-sufficient vege gardening. Venue: Mt Somers Hall Cost: $35.00pp, includes wine & cheese Organisation: Mt Somers Plunket Contact: Madeline Brown Phone: 03 303 9814 |
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| Diggler Downhill Race & DHNZ Shuttle Day | |||
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Diggler Downhill is a Bike Methven event, designed as an easy to enter fun event for all mountian bikers. Lots of prizes and maximum fun. Venue: Mt Hutt Bike Park, Rosehill Rd (Mt Hutt Access Rd) Cost: Shuttle Day $25.00pp, Race Day $35.00pp Organisation: Bike Methven Contact: Andy Keenan Email: andydhnz.com@xtra.co.nz Phone: 021 503 408 Web: http://www.dhnz.com |
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| Clearwater Aquatic Club Champs 3 Event Tournament | |||
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Venue: Lake Hood Organisation: Lake Hood Contact: Heather Sim Email: brsim@farmside.co.nz Web: http://www.lakehood.co.nz |
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| Ashburton Sailing Club - Firebug Regatta | |||
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Venue: Lake Hood Organisation: Lake Hood Contact: Heather Sim Email: brsim@farmside.co.nz Web: http://www.lakehood.co.nz |
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| Mayfield A&P Show | |||
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Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing. Venue: Mayfield A&P Showgrounds Cost: Admission $8.00. School children free. Organisation: Mayfield A&P Association Contact: Marion Jacobson Email: mayfieldshow@netaccess.co.nz Phone: 03 303 6122 Web: http://www.mayfieldshow.com |
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| The Plains Railway & Museum | |||
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Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village Venue: Tinwald Domain Cost: Adults $6.00 Children $2.50 under 5 free Organisation: Ashburton Railway & Preservation Society Contact: David Oakley Email: TheOakleys@xtra.co.nz Phone: 3088916 Web: http://www.plainsrailway.co.nz |
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| Methven Tennis Club Adults Tournament | |||
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Social tournament. Fundraiser event for club. Mixed doubles - Draw a partner. Sausage sizzle for lunch. Please bring afternoon tea to share. Entries by 10 March. Venue: Methven Tennis Club, Methven Domain Cost: $15.00 entry fee. Entries by 10 March. Organisation: Methven Tennis Club Contact: Linda Robinson Phone: 03 302 8709 |
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| Tinwald Cycling Club Sunday Programme Race | |||
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Part of this Sunday’s Programme Race will take place in the Mt Somers region. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off. Venue: 4 Stages - See description for details Cost: $2.00 - $10.00 Organisation: Tinwald Cycling Club Contact: Bruce McClelland Email: bjmcclelland@xtra.co.nz Phone: (03) 308 7407 Web: http://www.tinwaldcycling.co.nz |
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| Mike King Show - The Heat is on Summer Tour | |||
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Mike King, one of New Zealand's most popular and well-known comedians will be at the Methven Resort Hotel for St Patrick's Day. Buffet meal available from 5:00pm. Venue: Methven Resort, 51 Main Street, Methven Cost: Tickets $20 ($22 via i-TICKET). Meal $30. Organisation: Methven Resort Contact: Ann Tilson Email: ann@methvenresort.com Phone: 03 302 8724 Web: http://www.methvenresort.com |
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| Welcome to my nightmare | |||
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Iain Henderson is a successful international jeweller. His gold & sliver sculptures express a conflict within him and the world around, & are inspired by a love for machines and organic forms. Venue: Asburton Art Gallery Cost: FREE Organisation: Ashburton Art Gallery Contact: Lyndal Lane Email: lyndal.lane@ashburtonartgallery.org.nz Phone: 033081133 Web: http://www.ashburtonartgallery.org.nz |
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| Ashburton Farmers Market | |||
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The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer. Venue: West Street Carpark – Northern End Contact: Trina Jamieson Email: trina@growmc.co.nz Phone: 03 308 9500 Web: http://www.marketground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=12184&NoCache=10%2F6%2F2009+11%3A46%3A33+AM |
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| Mountain Gym Methven Duathlon | |||
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Three separate events: fun run/walk, short duathlon, and a long duathlon. Part of a three event series. (Others in Nov & Jan). Individual or teams. All proceeds will be donated to Methven Mini Muscles Venue: Methven Rugby Club Rooms Cost: $15.00 - $75.00 Registration Contact: Anna Johnson Phone: 03 302 9628 |
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| Grumpy Old Women | |||
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A comedy stage show based on the very sucesssful BBC television series Grumpy Old Women. Venue: Ashburton Trust Event Centre Cost: Adults $ 59.90 plus service fees Organisation: Ashburton Trust Event Centre Contact: Gudrun Weber Email: admin@ateventcentre.co.nz Phone: 03 307 2010 Web: http://admin@ateventcentre.co.nz |
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| Market Central Ashburton | |||
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Held every Saturday fortnight from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Market Central Ashburton features an eclectic mix of market stalls in the Centre of Ashburton township, adjacent to the Ashburton Farmers Market. Venue: West Street Carpark, Ashburton Organisation: Ashburton Business Association Contact: Janine Sundberg Email: enquiries@ashbiz.co.nz Phone: (03) 303 6025 Web: http://www.ashbiz.co.nz |
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| Ashburton Cup @ Lake Hood | |||
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Load up the weapons and head into battle mid-March and fight for the first-ever Ashburton Cup at Lake Hood. Venue: Lake Hood Cost: $30.00 per person, BYO paint or $80.00 a box Organisation: Ashburton Paintball Contact: Gareth Lawson Email: ashburtonpaintball@gmail.com Phone: 021 434 063 Web: http://www.ashburtonpaintball.co.nz |
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| Methven A&P Show | |||
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Art and Craft stalls, Wine and Food Festival. New Animal Shed to be opened and lots of entertainment. Come and have fun. This years theme: Animals & Entertainment. Venue: Methven Showgrounds Organisation: Methven A&P Association Contact: Judith McMullan Email: mcmullan.family@xtra.co.nz Phone: (03) 302 2782 |
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| The Giddy Robbins Trio supported by Ritchie Owens @ The Blue Pub | |||
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A great mix of classic covers and wicked original rock/blues with dazzling lead guitar rifts. Venue: The Blue Pub - Samuels Summit Bar Cost: FREE Organisation: The Blue Pub Contact: Luke Piper Email: luke@thebluepub.co.nz Phone: 03 302 8046 Web: http://www.thebluepub.co.nz |
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| Ashburton Sailing Club - Classic Boats Regatta | |||
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On March 21st the Ashburton Sailing Club will hold a Classic Boats regatta. The lake will be closed for this morning also, and there will be sailing on the southern end in the afternoon. Venue: Lake Hood Organisation: Lake Hood Contact: Heather Sim Email: brsim@farmside.co.nz Web: http://www.lakehood.co.nz |
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| Methven Farmers' Market | |||
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Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special! Venue: Methven Square, Main Street Organisation: Methven Farmer's Market Contact: Liz McMillan Email: lizandbenny@clear.net.nz Phone: 03 302 8081 Web: http://www.methveninfo.co.nz/famersmarket |
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| Tinwald Cycling Club | |||
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Venue: Blackridge Block, Longbeach Road Organisation: Tinwald Cycling Club Contact: . . Web: http://www.tinwaldcycling.co.nz |
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| Mid Canterbury Harness Racing | |||
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Venue: Ashburton Raceway Contact: Ashburton Raceway |
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| Mid Canterbury Ag ITO Skills Day & AgriAwards | |||
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Agriculture ITO Skills Day Venue: Ashburton A & P Showgrounds Cost: FREE Organisation: Mid Canterbury Ag ITO Contact: Sandra Curd Email: curd@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 3024754 |
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| Mid Canterbury Ag ITO AgriAwards | |||
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Mid Canterbury Ag ITO AgriAwards Function Venue: Allenton Rugby Clubrooms Cost: FREE Organisation: Mid Canterbury Ag ITO Contact: Sandra Curd Email: curd@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 3024754 |
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| Pacific Curls | |||
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After a successful tour of Canada, New Caledonia, South Korea and Europe, Pacific Curls have captivated audiences, and this tour is back by popular demand! Venue: Ashburton Art Gallery (change of venue) Cost: Adult $20.00 Senior $15.00 + fees Organisation: i-ticket Contact: Regent Cinema Phone: 03 307 1230 Web: http://www.iticket.co.nz |
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| The Great Debate | |||
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The St Andrew's Church fundraiser at the end of the month promises to be a tasty, arty and potentialy feisty occasion. Venue: Ashburton College Auditorium Cost: $20.00 Contact: Maureen Maginess |
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| South Island Workingmen's Club Fishing Tournament | |||
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Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubaliee. This is one on the many events which are part of it. Venue: Ashburton Club & M.S.A, Havelock Street, Ashburton Cost: To be confirmed Organisation: Electricity Ashburton Contact: Mike Crequer Email: mcrequer@electash.co.nz Phone: 03 307 9840 |
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| Aoraki Dragons - Regatta | |||
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Venue: Lake Hood - northern end of lake Organisation: Lake Hood Contact: Heather Sim Email: brsim@farmside.co.nz Web: http://www.lakehood.co.nz |
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| NZDBA National Dragon Boat Championships | |||
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Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team. Venue: North end of Lake Hood (near Ashburton Rowing ) Cost: FREE Organisation: NZ Dragon Boat Association Contact: Noel Anderton Email: aoraki.dragons@gmail.com Phone: 03 358 1633 Web: http://www.nzdba.co.nz/ |
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| Tinwald Cycling Club - Ashburton Trust Mid-Canterbury Championships | |||
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Venue: Large Beach Block, Wakanui Organisation: Tinwald Cycling Club Contact: . . Web: http://www.tinwaldcycling.co.nz |
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| Mt Hutt College PTA Social Golf Tournament | |||
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Mt Hutt College PTA invite teams of three to enter for an Ambrose Fun Day at the Methven Golf Course. Students, family and friends all welcome at this fundraiser event. Venue: Methven Golf Course Cost: $22 18 holes, $17 9 holes Organisation: Mount Hutt College PTA Contact: Sandra Marr Phone: 03 302 8026 |
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| Arrowsmith Thee Ride / Run | |||
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Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust". Venue: Mt Arrowsmith Station Cost: As per entry form Organisation: Methven Race Contact: Simon Hampton Email: methvenrace@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 302 1822 Web: http://www.multisportevents.co.nz |
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| The Plains Railway & Museum | |||
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Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village Venue: Tinwald Domain Cost: Adults $6.00 Children $2.50 under 5 free Organisation: Ashburton Railway & Preservation Society Contact: David Oakley Email: TheOakleys@xtra.co.nz Phone: 3088916 Web: http://www.plainsrailway.co.nz |
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| Methven Races | |||
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Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all. Venue: Mt Harding Racecourse - Methven Cost: FREE Organisation: Methven Trotting Club Contact: Trevor Robertson Email: ashrace@xtra.co.nz Phone: 03 308 6794 Web: http://www.methventrottingclub.co.nz |
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