What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
June
CCC News
Birdlings Flat Community Quiz Night
Saturday 3rd June from 7pm
At Te Mata Hapuku Hall in Birdlings Flat
Doors open at 7pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm. Teams of 3 to 5 people. Some nibbles are provided, BYO drinks, no entry fee , but there will be a raffle so make sure to bring cash.
For more information on the quiz night see the Birdlings Flat community page.
Camping Map
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 12th June at 7.30pm. (second Monday of month due to King’s Bday)
At the Little River Service Centre, the back part of the Library.
Visitors are welcome to see what community initiatives we are working on or learn more about specific projects. Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information
Little River Gallery ‘Brent Forbes’ Exhibition
From 3 June – 27th June, 9am-5pm
At the Little River Gallery – Main Road
Click this link: Exhibition Info
Sharing our Stories – Guest to share
Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku (BF Hall) Birdlings Flat.
A local or affiliate shares a story on each of these evenings.
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
International Knitting Day at the Little River Craft Station
Saturday 24th June 2pm to 4pm
At the Craft Station, Little River Village
Calling all knitters to come and celebrate this day. Bring your woolcraft and a plate to share for afternoon tea. For more info please phone Rose on 3251-176
Poranui Outdoor Beach Church
Sunday 25th June at 10am
Meet at the playground in Birdlings Flat
Outdoor church on the Beach – Fiona Waghorn
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information
Living Streams Nursery
Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Wednesdays 9-3pm. Volunteers Wanted.
They are always in need of 1 litre pots only, and would appreciate any you can drop in to us. They do not use larger pots so please do not leave them. They do also use milk cartons if you have any of those.
Revival Op Shop
Tuesdays the Opshop is open from 10.30am-12.30pm and on Thursdays the Opshop is open from 1.30-3.30 pm.
They now have a community lunch at 12.30pm on Tuesdays straight after the Opshop session.
Kaituna Golf Club
New season starts May 1st, subs due soon, come and join.
Social $80 per year, full member $250.
Club day Sunday 12 pm
Friday Twilight continues through winter. Enjoy the social atmosphere and meet some new people. Queries – please email kaitunagolf@gmail.com or ph 027 4779425
Little River Trap Library
Every second Sunday of the month 10am-12pm.
Okuti Valley road before the Okuti Hall.
Interested in protecting the wildlife around your property?
They have traps and lures for all sorts of pests and free advice on where to set the traps for maximum success. If you have any questions please contact Rouke Bakker by emailing: littlerivertraplibrary@gmail.com or grbakker@gmail.com
Community Walk at Birdling Flat
Every Monday and Thursday at 10am
Meet at the Birdlings Flat Playground
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
Nimble Fingers
Every Monday at 7pm
At Te Mata Hapuku (BF Hall) Birdlings Flat
Nimble Fingers, craft and chat.
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
Farmers Market
Sundays 9.30am-2pm, weather permitting, in the greenspace behind SiloStay.
Click here for more info: Little River Farmers Market Facebook page
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. Less experienced players start at 6.30pm. The session
for better players starts at 7.30pm but come along earlier if you wish. Viv
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
COMING SOON
May
Duck Hunting season opens
First Saturday in May
Please refer to the NZ Fish and Game website for all dates and daily bag limits. Fish and Game website info. Use all safety precautions and if you are going out alone, tell a friend where you are going and what time you are due back.
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
Civil Defense Info
There has been interest in the community about Civil Defense work.
The CDEM unit (Civil Defense) have volunteers and you can register to be a civil defence volunteer here:
Click on this link – https://ccc.govt.nz/…/civil…/volunteer-in-an-emergency/
There are two types of work volunteer teams do:
- Response team.
- Emergency support team.
Within each team there are both core and specialist skills which are taught formally and maintained during regular meetings, training and exercises. Please contact them directly to find out what is involved.
Photo Credit to Stuff: Timaru Civil Defense crew