Workshops & Other Events
Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Photo Hunt
Do you have photos of your local community as it has grown and developed over the years? Or photos of your family's culture, social activities and traditions? Then bring these photos into your community library or the Central Library and enter them into the photo hunt.
Find out more on the Christchurch City Libraries website.
Monday 4 – Thursday 28 October, 9am-5pm
FREE
Disability access
Festive Mass - St Michael and All Angels Church
Join St Michael's for a Festive Mass for Beca Heritage Week. All welcome.
Sunday 24 October, 10am
St Michael and All Angels Church, 90 Oxford Terrace
FREE
Disability access
Some on-site parking for this event, plus free parking on some nearby streets
Settlement of St Andrew's at Rangi Ruru
In the 1840s a number of settlers (several of them Scottish), established homes in the vicinity of what is now Christchurch and prepared the way for the Canterbury Association settlement of 1850. Come and enjoy a presentation on the role of the Minister, Rev Charles Fraser in the First Presbyterian Church in Canterbury – St Andrew's at Rangi Ruru - in the development and settlement of education in Canterbury. Morning tea to follow.
Sunday 24 October, 10.30am-11.30am
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Rangi Ruru
16 Merivale Lane, MerivaleFREE
Disability access
Mona Vale High Tea Tuesday
Delight in the sophistication of an English style High Tea at the historic Mona Vale Homestead. High Tea is served with charming vintage crockery for a selection of Dilmah teas or espresso coffee and is delivered with two tiers of tasty treats - sweet and savoury.
Originally part of the estate belonging to the Deans, one of the first settler families of Christchurch, the homestead had a series of owners who were each responsible for the architecture of the buildings and landscaping of the expansive historic gardens.
Thanks to the Civic Trust in 1967 and the efforts of the Christchurch City Council, Mona Vale was purchased and survives today intact to become one of the city's most treasured assets. Explore the expansive gardens surrounding the homestead, discover the Fernery (built in 1906), the magnolias, rhododendrons, herbaceous perennials and rose garden. Take time to reflect in the gazebo which is modelled on an illustration of the 19th century children's book Floria's Feast by Walter Crane. For those already familiar with Mona Vale, revisit and discover the historic Bath House, now renovated as a conservatory with warm climate plantings.
Tuesday 26 October, 9:30am-4:30pm
Mona Vale Homestead, 63 Fendalton Road
Adult $19.95, Student/Senior Citizen $19.95
All bookings to be made through Mona Vale Restaurant and Café
Disability access
Carpark access from Mona Vale Avenue
Real Stories - an Introduction to Oral History
Oral histories record the stories of individuals and communities in such a way as to preserve the details of characters, places, times, dates, feelings, issues and events. This course is an introduction to oral history methodology and will enable you to have the confidence to interview a friend, colleagues, members of your family or community. Learn how to plan an oral history project, choose the best equipment, achieve clear audio recordings, select informants, follow ethical procedures, develop questioning techniques, process oral history and make the material available for use.
Bring a recorder if you have one. Entry fee includes morning and afternoon tea. Please bring your own lunch or lunch to share. The course will be led by Michelle Bradley, a freelance oral historian and teacher. Michelle has been the project manager for a number of oral history projects and has completed several life story interviews for families. She is a member of NOHANZ the national association for oral historians.
Saturday 30 October, 8:45am-4:30pm
Risingholme Community Centre, 22 Cholmondeley Avenue
OpawaAdult $110
To book please phone Risingholme Community Centre ph (03) 332 7359
Disability access
Heathcote Ferry Festival
Come and enjoy fun and facts at Ferrymead. Discover the natural and human history of the area and find out how the Heathcote Ferry and Rivercraft Society plan to build a working replica of the punt that ferried settlers over the river from 1851 to 1864. Vintage and modern boats, including a 10m waka (manned by the Tuahiwi Tyrants) will be on the river, while King Arthur III and his officers will be on land. Includes games for all ages, and the chance to win a discount voucher to Ferrymead Heritage Park.
Visit www.ferrymead.org.nz for details and activities.
Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October, 11am-4pm
The jetty on the north bank of the Heathcote River
just upstream from the Ferrymead bridge.
Entrance on Settlers Crescent, FerrymeadFREE
Disability access
Park on Settlers Crescent
If too wet, the cancellation notice will be on Newstalk ZB
Wigram Village Fair Day
Come along to Wigram for a fun-filled day out with the family at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Join us as we recreate the atmosphere of a village fair day with vintage games, stalls, rides, music and food galore. Why not bring a picnic and make a day of it?
Settlement has always been part of Wigram's ever-changing horizon. Be there as we come together to celebrate the Wigram Village of the past, present and future as a new era at Wigram takes flight. All proceeds are in support of ongoing free admission at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
Sunday 31 October, 10am-2pm
Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram
FREE
Disability access
Please use the main carpark on Harvard Avenue
Kirkin 'o' the Tartan Church Service
The Kirkin 'o' the Tartan Church Service celebrates the wearing of the Tartan and giving thanks to our Scottish forebears. Join us for afternoon tea following the service.
Sunday 31 October, 2pm-3:30pm
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Rangi Ruru
16 Merivale Lane, MerivaleFREE
Disability access
