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    • Saturday 28 October
    • Sunday 29th October
    • Monday 30th October
    • Tuesday 31st October
    • Wednesday 1st November
    • Thursday 2nd November
    • Friday 3rd November
    • Saturday 4th November
    • Sunday 5th November
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    • 2016 Photo Gallery
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    • Saturday 29 October
    • Sunday 30 October
    • Monday 31 October
    • Tuesday 1 November
    • Wednesday 2 November
    • Thursday 3 November
    • Friday 4 November
    • Saturday 5 November
    • Sunday 6 November

Film: Al Gore - An Inconvenient Sequel
Nov
5
7:30 PM19:30
Day 09 (5 Nov), Focus - Sustainability

Film: Al Gore - An Inconvenient Sequel

  • Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

The sequel to Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, is an eye-opening and compelling view of the future of our planet - and our civilisation. The MUST SEE documentary of the year.

$15

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Historic Como Villa Winery Tour
Nov
5
3:00 PM15:00
Day 09 (5 Nov), Focus - Sustainability, Focus - Well Being

Historic Como Villa Winery Tour

  • Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 15:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit Como Villa Estate and walk back 150 years into their museum of Central Otago history and medal winning wine. Includes wine tasting.

$15

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The Big Art Reveal
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00
Day 09 (5 Nov), Focus - Art

The Big Art Reveal

  • Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tracy Osborne's glass art piece will be revealed and officially gifted to the public.  This piece was created and completed during Thyme Festival 2017.

Alexandra Community House

Free

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Teddy Bear's Picnic & Train Ride
Nov
5
11:00 AM11:00
Day 09 (5 Nov), Supporting Event, Focus - Well Being

Teddy Bear's Picnic & Train Ride

  • Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 11:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your favourite teddy bear along to this family friendly event at Lionel Day's Miniature Train: 1098 Earnscleugh Road (just over the Clyde bridge and up the hill)

$10 per Family for non members including a BBQ lunch.

Free for Parent Centre Members

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Women on Wheels
Nov
5
9:00 AM09:00
Focus - Well Being, Day 09 (5 Nov)

Women on Wheels

  • Sunday, November 5, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM 09:00 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A workshop for women looking to learn basic mountain biking skills and build biking confidence in a supportive all women environment.

$75

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Fireworks 2017
Nov
4
9:00 PM21:00
Supporting Event, Day 08 (4 Nov)

Fireworks 2017

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 9:00 PM 10:00 PM 21:00 22:00
  • Pioneer Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brought to you by Promote Alexandra and Alexandra Fire Brigade

Koha

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Scottish Country Dance
Nov
4
7:00 PM19:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Well Being, Supporting Event

Scottish Country Dance

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
  • The terrace school (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Scottish Country Dance social. Brought to you by Alexandra Scottish Country Dance Club. Supper provided.

$10 on the door / $20 per family

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Bring Back the Birds
Nov
4
3:00 PM15:00
Focus - Sustainability, Day 08 (4 Nov)

Bring Back the Birds

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • Korimako Corner, Corner of Springvale and Highway 8 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Revegetating our native woodlands: Visit two projects, one recently planted, the other established and full of birds. Learn dryland planting and revegetation techniques. Includes a free plant.

$15

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Learn to Felt
Nov
4
12:00 PM12:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Craft

Learn to Felt

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 16:00
  • aelxandra community house (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Felting workshop with award winning felt artist, Maureen McKenzie.

$60

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Tug of War
Nov
4
11:00 AM11:00
Supporting Event, Day 08 (4 Nov)

Tug of War

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 11:00 13:00
  • Pioneer Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tug of war raising funds for Alexandra and Districts Youth Trust (Youthbase)

Free

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The Human Library - Chapter 4
Nov
4
11:00 AM11:00
Focus - Well Being, Day 08 (4 Nov)

The Human Library - Chapter 4

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 11:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don’t judge a book by its cover. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. Chapter 4 at the Market. Book in to book a title. More info www.humanlibrary.org

Koha

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Waste Free Living at the Market
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Sustainability

Waste Free Living at the Market

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Promoting non-toxic, environmentally friendly eco–products for you, your family and your household. Free giveaways.

Free

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The Crop Swap Shop
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Sustainability

The Crop Swap Shop

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The fabulous MAD4CO Crop Swap table will be open!  Bring home-grown goods to barter, share, give and receive.

Free

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Clyde Townbelt Walk
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Sustainability, Focus - Well Being

Clyde Townbelt Walk

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Korimako Corner, Corner of Springvale and Highway 8 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Guided family fun walk, (aged 8 upwards) in the hills above Clyde. Scenic views and interesting stories.  Meet Korimako Corner, Park in Rail Journeys Carpark.  

Koha

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Aerial Circus Skills
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00
Day 08 (4 Nov), Focus - Well Being, Supporting Event

Aerial Circus Skills

  • Saturday, November 4, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 10:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come and learn Trapeze or Aerial Fabric.  Circus Performer Abigail will teach you a whole lot of new skills. Expect climbing, hanging upside down and lots more. No experience necessary. Come and give it a go.

$5 per person - adults and children 5+ (book on the day with Abigail)

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Chook Chook & Dear Santa, Remember Me
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00
Focus - Art, Supporting Event, Day 07 (3 Nov), Day 08 (4 Nov), Day 09 (5 Nov)

Chook Chook & Dear Santa, Remember Me

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Clyde Theatre Group
presents in association with Playmarket NZ

A Double Feature
Two 1 act plays

'Chook Chook' by Fiona Farrell
'Dear Santa, Remember Me' by Trevor Sutherland

November 3, 4 & 5, $20.

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Every Mouthful Matters
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00
Focus - Sustainability, Day 07 (3 Nov)

Every Mouthful Matters

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A low carbon (not low carb) feast of environmentally friendly food. Reduce your foodprint. Come feast and find out more. Food included.

$20

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Jewellery: Faux Ceramic Creations
Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Art, Focus - Craft

Jewellery: Faux Ceramic Creations

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Alexandra Community House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make your own faux ceramic pendant to create two original wearable art pieces.All materials included.

$60

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Chalk Paint Workshop
Nov
3
6:00 PM18:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Craft

Chalk Paint Workshop

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn different painting and finishing techniques to up-cycle a small piece of furniture with chalk paint. All materials supplied, just bring your item.

$80

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Nov
3
3:00 PM15:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Well Being

Natural Burials Discussion

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 15:00 16:00
  • Alexandra Community house (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Natural Burials; a discussion around options for burial.

Koha

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Tai Chi Demo
Nov
3
12:30 PM12:30
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Well Being

Tai Chi Demo

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 12:30 13:00
  • Church lawn (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Relax on the Church lawn and watch local Alexandra and Cromwell groups demonstrate their moving meditation - Tai chi.

Free

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Flora & Fauna - with U3A
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Sustainability

Flora & Fauna - with U3A

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Alexandra Community House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Predator Free NZ. An overview of this ambitious programme with Phil Tisch from DOC.

$5

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Music & Movement
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Art

Music & Movement

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
  • pioneer park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Alexandra Parents Centre invite you to music and movement on St Enoch's Church lawn.

Free

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Working Artist: Sheena Michie - Bucket Beats
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Art

Working Artist: Sheena Michie - Bucket Beats

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun workshop for school students teaching basic drumming techniques and rhythms using buckets

Prebooked

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Love Food Hate Waste @ Friday Food Market
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00
Focus - Sustainability, Day 07 (3 Nov)

Love Food Hate Waste @ Friday Food Market

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 10:00 13:00
  • Pioneer Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wasting food wastes precious resources. Top tips and ideas to reduce food waste and save resources. Free giveaways.

Free

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Pallet Furniture Workshop
Nov
3
9:30 AM09:30
Day 07 (3 Nov), Focus - Sustainability

Pallet Furniture Workshop

  • Friday, November 3, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 1:30 PM 09:30 13:30
  • The mens shed (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make your own pallet furniture.  From how to pull a pallet apart, to creating a piece of furniture to enjoy! includes all materials.

SORRY Workshop sold out

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Sound Therapy
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00
Day 06 (2 Nov), Focus - Well Being

Sound Therapy

  • Thursday, November 2, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sound Therapy with Tibetan Singing Bowls and Ayurvedic Massage. This session will be lead by yoga and meditation practitioner, Angela Connell.

$10

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Kokedama & Terrariums
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00
Day 06 (2 Nov), Focus - Craft, Focus - Sustainability

Kokedama & Terrariums

  • Thursday, November 2, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Central Otago REAP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this hands-on workshop you create two miniature gardens for your home - one hanging and one enclosed in glass. Includes all materials.

$25

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Good Bugs: Fermented Food & Drinks
Nov
2
7:00 PM19:00
Focus - Well Being, Day 06 (2 Nov)

Good Bugs: Fermented Food & Drinks

  • Thursday, November 2, 2017
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hands-on learning for your own Sauerkraut and Jun tea.  Join the buzz and get the good bugs in your life with these super-foods!

$25

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Christmas Cuisine - Stollen Bread
Nov
2
5:00 PM17:00
Day 06 (2 Nov), Focus - Well Being

Christmas Cuisine - Stollen Bread

  • Thursday, November 2, 2017
  • 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 17:00 18:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

This hands-on workshop by local Julia Fast covering German traditional christmas cuisine and an insight into German culture.

$10

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