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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>29</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 15 Email gilbert.wealleans@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Music Workshop Wednesday, noon-3pm Head along to a song-crafting workshop at Avebury House. For more information and bookings, call Andy on 027 387 4094. Avebury House, 9 Evelyn Couzins Ave, Richmond Creative Writing Wednesday, 4-5.45pm A group leader works with members to craft, create and develop their own work. Bring with you some pens or pencils (even a laptop), paper, and any of your wonderful ideas, storytelling, or art. Talk to any of the friendly Linwood Library team for more information. Suitable for adults and teens. No charge. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Knit ‘n’ Yarn Wednesday, 10.30-1pm Go along to Linwood Library for a friendly Craft Corner session. Take your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters. Have a look at the range of books to get ideas for your next project. Free, beginners welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Mid-Week Laughter Club Wednesday, 6-7pm Focus on getting over stress and release endorphins to help you relax. There is no comedy, stand-up or jokes at this session. Instead, you are encouraged to make yourself laugh at nothing at all for the purpose of relaxing. Entry is $2. St Marks Methodist Church, corner of Barrington and Somerfield Sts Storytimes – Tala mo tamaiti Thursday, 10-10.30am Join us to celebrate Samoan Language Week with stories, songs, rhymes and fun. O mai uma tamaiti ma matua ia tatou fiafia fa’atasi e faitau ma fa’alogologo i tala i lenei Vaiaso o Gagana Samoa. This is a free session. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Rummikub Club Thursday, 10am-noon Join in a game of rummikub, a tile-based game for two to four players, which combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. There is no charge to play. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Check out the artwork from Linwood Avenue School’s room 14 pupils on display at the Linwood Library. Titled ‘Spider Art’, these vibrant, mixed media paintings enable everyone the opportunity to come and see the work being done at the school. Suitable for all ages. Wednesday, 9am-6pm. South Library Book Discussion Group Thursday, 6-7pm For those who love reading and want to share in discussion with other friendly book lovers. The group subscribes to the Book Discussion Scheme so there is a cost involved. Held on the last Thursday of each month at 6pm Places are limited so please phone or email to inquire about availability and cost. South Library, 66 Colombo St Beyond Beginner iPads Friday, 9-10.30am Part of a six-week course on Fridays, finishing on June 15. Expand your iPad knowledge by focussing on a different topic each week. Explore working and playing on the iPad, music, books, movies and social networking. Bookings are essential as places are limited. The cost is $15. South Library, 66 Colombo St Scrabble @ Linwood Library Friday, 10.30-noon Come along to the Scrabble Club every Friday. No obligation, just come along when you can and join the friendly group. All materials are supplied. No fee. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Spreydon Social Games Club now bigger than ever Saturday, 10am-noon Join a friendly game or two of upwords, scrabble, cards, chess, mahjong and more. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St Opawa Farmers’ Market Sunday, 9am-noon Go along to the farmers’ market for organic and delicious produce from local growers. Enjoy sipping on a coffee while wandering around the market and checking out the food on offer. From artisan bread and French pastries to fresh berries and local cheeses, there will be something for everyone. 275 Fifield Tce, Opawa growing with you SprIng Is here – It’S Sow Time how to get the best results from seeds and seedlings 100% NatIve In The capItal Unravelling the secrets of Otari-wilton Bush The New Zealand landscape awards The people behind the projects $7.90 incl. GST Save our roSeS How a rose register is protecting our heritage September 2016 | 100% It’s time to grow! New look and more content than ever! MeeT LeSTer Brice A Garden coach auckland Botanic GardenS Why we love our public grounds The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty SubScribe from $43. 50* *6 issues/6 months ISSN 2423-0219 SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 www.gaRdeNER.kiwI