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January 15 - 2014 THE RECORD
Summer in Selwyn This summer enjoy the fun-filled events happening on your doorstep in Selwyn. There’s something for all ages and tastes and many events are free.
23 January
9 February
14 March
Leeston Family Picnic in the Park Fun-filled family entertainment and activities at Leeston Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. Bring your picnic tea and rug. If wet, at Leeston RFC.
Rolleston Environtown Market Second hand books, music and puzzles on sale from 10am–1pm, Rolleston Square car park.
Lake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz
25 January St Pauls Anglican Church Fun Day Family games, relays and fun activities in the church grounds on West Melton Road from 3–7pm.
26 January Southbridge Pool Party Take on the inflatable challenge, enjoy water games and more. From 2–4pm on High Street, Southbridge.
29 January Springston Family Picnic in the Park Enjoy a relaxed evening out with children’s pony rides, face painting, bouncy castle and more. At Springston South Reserve from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Associated Sport Rooms on site.
30 January Dunsandel Family Picnic in the Park Fun-filled family entertainment and activities at Dunsandel Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Dunsandel Sports Hall.
12 February Prebbleton Family Picnic in the Park A variety of children’s entertainment and fun activities at Prebbleton Domain from 5.30–7.30pm. If wet, at Prebbleton Hall.
Summer Skate Jams Live music, free equipment hire, spot prizes and BBQ. Join the summer fun from 4–6pm (unless stated otherwise) at these various venues.
19 Feb 26 Feb 2 Mar 5 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar
Darfield Skate Park Lincoln New World Rolleston Skate Park 12–2pm Leeston Skate Park Prebbleton Skate Jam, All Saints Church Car Park Rolleston Skate Park Tai Tapu School
Lake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz
2 February
3 February Term Recreation Programmes at Lincoln Events Centre and Rolleston Community Centre Most 2014 programmes restart this week. Search www.selwyn.govt.nz/lec and www.selwyn.govt.nz/rcc for the full programme.
The Selwyn District is home to over 100 walking and biking tracks. Many are set in spectacular locations like Arthurs Pass, Lake Coleridge and the Rakaia Gorge. For information search www.sensationalselwyn.co.nz There are also over 180 reserves and playgrounds in Selwyn so visit a different play area these holidays. For younger children try the new playground including flying foxes off Poulter Road in Lincoln. Older children will enjoy the skate park, basketball hoops and soccer goals at Darfield’s Westview Park. Osbourne Park off Drain Road in Doyleston has a BMX track and a play area for children too.
31 January
Darfield Pool Party Take on the inflatable challenge, enjoy water games and more at Darfield Pool, Ross Street from 2-4pm. On rain or shine.
Get Outdoors
Selwyn Pools and Libraries
21 February Lake Crichton Series Triathlon and Duathlon Long and short course distances. Enter as a team or individual. Search www.selwynsportstrust.org.nz
22–23 February Selwyn Relay for Life Enter a team or come as a supporter. At Rolleston Reserve, search www.relayforlife.org.nz
23 February Malvern Fun Run, Walk and Bike From Darfield Domain, various distances and a children’s obstacle course too. Details at www.sportsground.co.nz/malvernfunrun
Selwyn Aquatic Centre Monday–Friday 6am to 9pm Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays 8am to 8pm
Darfield Pool Open every day 1 to 7pm
Southbridge Pool Open every day 2 to 7pm
Selwyn Libraries Monday–Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm Some late nights offered – see www.selwynlibrary.co.nz Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the information in this calendar is correct at time of printing, Selwyn District Council accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies in the details in this calendar.
24 February Weedons Summer Stampede 5km run or walk and 12km run. Search www.weedonssummerstampede.co.nz
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