James Renwick and Greg Bodeker focus on Central Otago in the face of climate change. Learn more about personal, local, national and global changes we can all make.
A drink and food included with ticket.
7 - 9.30pm
$5 includes a drink and food
Book at www.coreap.org.nz
Educational and entertaining classes with Kate Meads aka ‘The Nappy Lady’.
Waste Free at Home: Through this exciting seminar you will be inspired, become motivated and take control of your households impact on our future.
Foodlovers Masterclass: At this educational masterclass, not only will you receive $100 worth of goodies from your local council, you will get lots of exciting and inspirational advice around ways you can reduce your food waste.
These workshops are suitable for all ages and stages, households and flats, in fact everybody should attend!
$25 per ticket, includes goodie bag worth $100
Book now: www.eventfinda.co.nz
Inspiring stories for a sustainable future.
Beautifully shot film from Aotearoa.
Cost $15
A family-friendly team adventure sport. Learn the map-reading and planning skills before heading off to score as many points as your team can in the time limit!
$25 per team of up to four
A quick, short course event for those with previous orienteering experience - no sprinting necessary, walking just as acceptable!
$10
The Human Library: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Book a person for half an hour; converse with real people who are challenging stereotypes.
For more information or to book, call Alexandra Library 03 448 9412 or email alexandra.library@codc.govt.nz
Free event
How do we measure wellbeing and what are the indicators that our nation uses for this? Why is Bhutan doing it so differently?
Bring your lunch and join in this discussion.
Facilitator: Clair Higginson
Koha
Waste Free Living at the Friday Food Growers Market
Come along and share what we are promoting, with our non-toxic, environmentally friendly practices and products. Giveaways.
FREE
$20
Boost your energy and mood and release tension with the therapeutic sounds of yogic chanting and vibrations of Tibetan sound bowls.
Clyde Yoga for Beginners - Intermediate with Cherie
Venue: Clyde School, main entrance
Cost: $7
For more information call Cherie (021) 330 167
Clyde Yoga for Beginners - Intermediate with Cherie
Venue: Clyde School, main entrance
Cost: $7
For more information call Cherie (021) 330 167
The Human Library: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Book a person for half an hour; converse with real people who are challenging stereotypes.
For more information or to book, call Alexandra Library 03 448 9412 or email alexandra.library@codc.govt.nz
Free event
My Happy Place
Pecha Kucha is a presentation format that helps share inspiring ideas. Join our presenters in this fun, fast-paced atmosphere. A few nerves and some fast words to fit the slides! revel in the diversity of what makes us happy.
A drink & supper provided.
$25
$25
Do you long to be a chocolatier? Come and learn some skills of the chocolatier including tempering, decorating & creating molded chocolates. Taste different plain chocolates and beautiful finished products.
Learn all about where chocolate comes from and what it is. Make and decorate your own chocolate to take home. Tastings included.
$25
Accompanying adults free
Bring you lunch and join in this discussion on peri-menopause. Hear other people’s stories, and enjoy Sharon’s wealth of information on this topic.
Koha.
A nurturing session of gentle yoga stretches, breathing awareness and massage for both parent and child.
Please bring a yoga mat or blanket.
Tuesday 30th October
10am - 11am
$10
The local Creative Writer's Circle will recite poems with the residents of Ranui and Castlewood.
All welcome to attend
No bookings required
10am Castlewood & 11am Ranui
Cooking workshop with an easy and practical approach to eating more whole plant-based food
$30
Wild Pure Honey Tour
Hear a local beekeeper talk on beekeeping, organic honey and varroa mite.
Learn about commercial beekeeping and what you can do to support the bees.
Tastings included.
$15
Come join the sustainability team from REAP and make your very own reusable, sandwich wrap.
Do away with ‘sad wrap’ once and for all and look after yourself and the planet with this sustainable way of packaging your food!
$5 (includes all materials)
Join Dr Martyn WIlliamson on a tour of New World Supermarket, to help you find and recognise good examples of plant based foods. Learn about food labels and some simple rules for helping choose healthier options
$10
Join the festival committee, artists and tutors to celebrate the opening of Thyme Festival 2018.
All Welcome
Alexandra Community House
Learn how to make and use your own blends for emotional wellness and home cleaners. This is a hands on workshop, making products to take home.
Tutor: Nicci Huston
Cost: $40
Join two experienced tutors for an immersive morning of wellness. Starting with yoga followed by a healthful morning tea, the half day retreat is completed with a session using essential oils and a guided meditation.
Sunday 28th October
9am - 1pm
$60 includes morning tea and a take-home treat
A doggy swim for the dogs that don’t go on the 4 Paws Party For SPCA . Dogs can play at the splash and dash, in a securely fenced area at the outdoor pool. Dogs only in the pool. Sausage sizzle, raffles available. Register at the SPCA shop.
$10 per dog
Mountain bike skills workshop. Gain useful techniques to have you tackling more terrain on your bike this season. Learn from NZ champion riders.
Age 10+ years
$15
Bikes available from Henderson’s
Join the pack in this fun family dog walk and pool party. Discover little known walks, then cool off in the pool. Doggy dress ups encouraged. Sausage sizzle and prizes. Limited numbers only. Tickets ensure a gift. $15 per dog. Register at the SPCA shop.
