What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
September
CCC News
AGM – Little River Wairewa Community Trust
Monday 1st September at 7.00pm
At the Rugby Club Rooms – Awa iti reserve
Come along and see what community initiatives we have been working on this year.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.
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!
Keep the Show on the Road – Quiz Night Fundraiser!
Thursday 11th September at 6.30pm
At the Little River Inn.
Let’s pack the room and keep the Little River A&P Show running strong.
$15pp, teams of 4, with raffles, auctions, and top-notch prizes!
Please register online using the QR code or link below! https://gqr.sh/m8Ms
Bookings essential: www.littleriverinn.co.nz or call 033251007
Sparkle Circus
Friday 12th September at 7pm
At the Little River Community Hall
F’Aerial Arts Circus School presents their latest spectacular performance. Doors open 6.30pm and Adults are $10 / Kids $5
To book: myss.treesagreen@gmail.com or www.faerialartscircus.com
Little River Gallery – ‘ In between’
Exhibition by Galina Kim
From now, until 15th September
At Little River Art Gallery in the village
https://www.littlerivergallery.com/exhibitions/
Photo Competition and Exhibition Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat
Saturday 6th from 10am-4pm & Sunday 7th of September from 10am-5pm
This upcoming photo exhibition and competition is part of the ongoing drive to highlight local art and talent (BF and wider Wairewa Communities).
Come and have a look, it will be a great event.
For details on how to enter contact Patsy Gibson via email: haidingerdog@gmail.com or call 022 1111 443
Health Drop In – Waitaha Primary Health
Saturday 6th September 10:30-3pm
Waitaha Health have loads of services that may be helpful for you and your whanau, come and have a cuppa, cake and korero about the services that are important to you, like:
- Mental health services
- Smokefree support
- Other specialist services
- Access to Dr and enrolment
Organised with help from the Birdlings Flat Hall committee who want to support good health outcomes for the community.
Contact Pam for more info 027 325 1917
Monday Night Yoga Classes
Mondays at 6pm-7.15pm for 5 weeks. (started 25 Aug)
At Little River Community Hall
This 5 week course with Arielle Atman, an experienced Yoga Teacher, is only $100.
Each class includes asana, meditation, relaxation and connection with breath, and will be a great way to keep your wellbeing in a good balance leading into Summer. Suitable for all levels.
To enrol and for more info phone 027 232 1610 or email arielle.atman@hotmail.com
Enrolment is essential.
Chicks at the Bird – Wairewa/ Little River Ladies Welcome
Tuesday 16th August 10am-11.30ish
At the Birdlings Flat Community Hall, Te Mata Hapuku
This month there will be a Thermomix demonstration.
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Trust Trailer Hire
If you have an upcoming family or group event, you can hire the Little River Wairewa Community Trust Outdoor Games and BBQ Trailer.
Recently updated with a Webber BBQ and some new games, this trailer is a great addition to any event at a very reasonable rate.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for details
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. Beginner players start at 6.30pm. The session for more experienced players starts at 7.30pm 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