What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
October
CCC News
Little Rivers Farmers Market, opening of season.
Sunday 5th October 9.30-2pm
At the Greenspace behind SiloStay
This season they have a great lineup of stalls.
Butcher, fishmonger, New Zealand Cheeses, Veggies, Plants and all the other goodies you’d expect to see.
See here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/littleriverfarmersmarket
Camping Map
Join the ‘Get to 20’ Challenge – Explore.
Start of September – 30th November
At various locations in the Wairewa and Banks Peninsula area
This spring marks 20 years since the passing of Rod Donald, a passionate advocate for both people and the environment. To honour his legacy, the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has launched the Get to 20 Challenge.
From 1st September, individuals, families, and teams are invited to explore up to 20 special places across Banks Peninsula – discovering stunning landscapes, rich history, and the conservation work happening today.
It’s free, fun, and open to everyone. Download the Adventure Tracker,
Find out more and join in: Rod Donald Challenge – Get up to 20!
Show and Sell Day
Sunday 5th October 10am-4pm
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat Community Hall
Local creatives show off their handiwork, this year, from Birdlings Flat to Gebbies Pass.
Items on display and for sale include woodwork, needlework, jewellery, greeting cards etc
Maybe find a Christmas present or two because you know that will sneak up soon.
For more info contact Viv 021 586 612 or Jan 027 306 4270
Little River Playcentre – Opening for Term
Monday 6th October at 9am-1pm. All welcome
At Playcentre on Western Valley Rd, behind the Primary School, park at the domain.
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-1pm during term time.
Or contact Alison Walker 0220133790 for more info.
Little River Gallery – ‘The Flower Show’
by Georgina Hoby Scutt, Harriet Millar, Anna Stichbury, Carmel Van Der Hoeven
From now, until 20th October
At Little River Art Gallery in the village.
Little River Wairewa Community Trust
Monday 6th October at 7.00pm
At the Little River Service Centre, behind the library
Come along and see what community initiatives we have been working on this year.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.
Strength and Balance
Monday 6th October at 10.30am-11.15am
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat Community Hall.
Stay active, work on strength and balance, this is a great way to kick start your day. Aimed at older adults and seniors 60+
Gold coin donation, join us on the day or call Pam for more info on 027 325 1917.
Little River Flower Power Garden Trail
Sunday 26th – Monday 27th October 10am-4pm
Expect cottage gardens, woodland gardens, plant sales, farm animals and even a herbal learning garden. A fantastic chance to wander in private gardens and enjoy a day out in the country.
Tickets $15 per adult, children free. Available from Little River Craft Station from October 1st, and can be purchased both days of the event. If buying tickets on Eventfinda, a map and garden information will be emailed to you separately. Eventfinda tickets link
Community fundraiser supported by Wairewa Little River Community Garden Trail Facebook
The Better Birdlings Flat Garage Sale
Labour Day Monday 27th October at 9am-1pm
Once again Birdlings Flat are holding their monster garage sale where you can wander around the streets and ‘find a better class of crap’ or go to the Hall to find treasures and help fundraise for the community.
For more info contact Viv 021 586 612
Community Walk at Birdling Flat
Every Monday and Thursday at 10am
Meet at the Birdlings Flat Playground
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Little River Inn
Happy Hour is on Thursdays from 4.30-6.30pm.
“Saturday Sessions” where they mix up different live musicians & entertainment EVERY Saturday from 4pm to 7pm. Check their Facebook page to see who’s playing: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverInnNZ/
Table Tennis
Every Tuesday at 6.30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat
In order to cater for all levels of ability they now have two Table Tennis sessions on a Tuesday evening. Children and beginners start at 6.30pm. Everyone else starts at 7.00pm but come along earlier if you wish. Viv
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
NOTICES
Little River Food Bank – Need a bit of help?
For a Food Box phone Fiona Waghorn on 329 0171 or 0221669523 and Heather Williams on 02102603292. Absolute confidentiality assured. Donations of dry goods can be placed in the box in the foyer of the Little River Service Centre.
Little River Trap Library
Every second Sunday of the month 10am-12pm.
Okuti Valley road before the Okuti Hall.
Free loan of traps for possums, stoats etc and free advice on where to set the traps for maximum success.
Contact Rouke Bakker by emailing: littlerivertraplibrary@gmail.com or grbakker@gmail.com