Other Events

Photo Hunt

Christchurch City Libraries invites the people of Christchurch to enter a photo competition designed to uncover images and other activities relating to New Zealand’s involvement in conflict and peace at home and away throughout our history. Images can be entered under three main themes: Life at Home, Away from Home, and Peace and Remembrance. Further information and examples of these themes can be viewed at christchurchcitylibraries.com. The Central Library will be displaying material from its collection along these main themes prior to and during the week, and the winning entries will be displayed at the conclusion of Heritage Week.

Wednesday 7 October – Thursday 22 October 2009, 9.00am-12noon

Central Library

FREE

Disabled access: Yes

christchurchcitylibraries.com/Events/HeritageWeek/2009
christchurchcitylibraries.com

Caledonian Society Ceilidh and Life Members' Luncheon

A celebratory luncheon and ceilidh will recognise life members and the older generation who contributed greatly to the Society in the 1940s to the 1970s. Some of the items on display will be provided by younger members. There are also plans for The White Elephant Trust to video and interview senior members and record their memories on CDs. These will be placed in the Canterbury Caledonian Society's collection for future generations. Free admission for Life Members and their partners.

Canterbury Caledonian Society Hall
135 Kilmore Street

Saturday 18 October, Noon – 2pm

Adult $10, Child $5, Senior/Student $10

To book please call 352 7498 or 021 074 1702

No disability access, parking at rear of hall, parking fee applies, members free with Society car pass.

Kirkin' o' the Tartan

A church service to celebrate Scottish heritage and culture, hosted by the Canterbury Scottish Heritage Council. Many of the Scottish groups and societies present in Canterbury today were founded in the period 1940 to 1970, making an important contribution to Canterbury life during this period and up to the present day. We celebrate the continuing efforts of their members in fostering a knowledge of Scottish heritage, history and culture that adds to the rich tapestry that is Christchurch and Canterbury today. Afternoon tea will served at the conclusion of the service.

St. Andrews at Rangi Ruru, Merivale Lane, Merivale

Sunday 19 October, 2pm – 4pm

FREE

Disability access available

Wartime Remembered: Stoddart's Cottage

Take part in a weekend of festivities remembering aspects of wartime. Stoddart's Cottage hosts a photographic and memorabilia exhibition much of which has been provided by the local community. John Cleaver, Chairman of the Torpedo Boat Museum, Magazine Bay, Lyttelton, and former Merchant Navy Captain will talk about his life in training as a Royal Naval Reserve Cadet and his sea related experiences. Christine Dann will discuss gardens and food in wartime Christchurch. Other locals in the area will reflect on their experiences of wartime. There will also be a Victorian afternoon tea and a fancy dress film evening.

Stoddart's Cottage & Stage Room Film Theatre, Diamond Harbour, Off Waipapa Avenue (by library & rugby rooms), Banks Peninsula

Friday 23 October 2009, 7.00pm-8.30pm

Opening of the weekend

John Cleaver: Life as a Royal Naval Reserve cadet and experiences at sea

Exhibition preview

Saturday 24 October 2009, 10.00am-4.00pm

Exhibition open

Christine Dann

Sharing wartime memories

Saturday 24 October 2009, 6.45pm-10.00pm

Film (Casablanca) and fancy dress

Sunday 25 October 2009, 10.00am-4.00pm

Exhibition open

Victorian afternoon tea

Donations are encouraged towards the upkeep & maintenance of Stoddart's Cottage.

Booking preferred, but not essential. Phone 0210 246 1768 or visit www.stoddartscottage.co.nz.

No disability access. Parking available, drive down Waipapa Ave towards Diamond Harbour village centre; turn right just before the shops. Park by the library, community hall & Rugby rooms. Alternatively, take the local ferry from Lyttelton and walk up the hill or through the reserve.

www.stoddartscottage.co.nz

Celebration of 150 years of the Formation of District Grand Lodge S.I (U.K)

Come join the District Grand Lodge, South Island (English Constitution) at a special church service to mark the 150th anniversary of the Lodge's establishment. By 1859 three lodges had been established at Lyttelton, Christchurch and Kaiapoi, enabling the formation of a Provincial Grand Lodge for the Canterbury District. In time it was renamed the District Grand Lodge, South Island. The events being held this weekend are to celebrate these beginnings and acknowledge the masons who played such an integral part in the foundation of the colony. Some of the Lodge furniture will also be on display in the Provincial Council Chambers on the day.

Christchurch Anglican Cathedral, Cathedral Square

Sunday 25 October 2009, 10.30am

FREE

Bookings required

Disability access available

Tanks, Trains and Trumpets

For two days Ferrymead Heritage Park will move to the sights and sounds of tanks and trumpets. Be there for music, dancing, demonstrations, displays, games, lots of vehicles and a grand parade. Ride the steam train, trams, trolley buses, twofoot railway, visit all the museums (Hall of Flame, aeronautics, post and telegraph, Radio Ferrymead, model railroad, rural history and Hall of Wheels) and be transported into another world with a stroll through the early Christchurch village including a heritage bakery, church and general store.

Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Heathcote

Sunday 25 October – Monday 26 October 2009, 10.00am-4.30pm

Adult, $15.00. Child, $5.00. Student/Senior, $12.00. Family, $35.00

Disability access and parking facilities available.

www.ferrymead.org.nz