Brighton
2012 is the inaugural year of the Spring River Festival to be held each Labour weekend on the lower Avon corridor, estuary and beaches – the playground of the city!
The festival is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to celebrate spring on and along the eastern waterways of Christchurch.
This exciting programme, packed with 40 recreational and community events, is taking place on 20 and 21 October, 2012. With event hubs at New Brighton, Ferrymead, Kerrs Reach, Burwood, Travis, Shirley and Avonside, the festival showcases the vitality and potential of the east as "Ōtakaro: place of the game".
Initiated, coordinated and promoted by Avon-Ōtakaro Network, the festival is supported by CCC, CERA, Sport Canterbury, CanCERN, Healthy Christchurch, Rebuild Christchurch Foundation and the Volunteer Army Foundation.
There is something for everyone, whatever their age, ability or interest, with a diverse range of activities embracing sport and recreation, culture and heritage, environment and gardens, and entertainment and community.
It will be a very special weekend that recognises the importance of the Avon-Ōtakaro River and estuary to the history, health and wellbeing of Christchurch. Reconnecting people and communities from all parts of the city, this celebration of the human spirit will particularly support and strengthen many of the communities most affected by the quakes.
Promoting local businesses and business opportunities along the lower Avon corridor, the festival restores confidence in the recovery of the east. By taking the opportunity to look at what could be, we take brief respite from the challenges of the here and now and imbue our visions for the future with hope and aspiration.
Avonside
Holy Trinity Avonside Community Fair
Traditional fair with many stalls, bouncy castle, live music. A great opportunity to come together as a community with free activities for the family and a fantastic atmosphere.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: In the grounds of HOLY TRINITY AVONSIDE 168 Stanmore Road Avonside
Price: Free
Testing the Waters
Hands-on field workshop testing water quality in natural waterways; making the science of water testing in monitoring the health of local rivers accessible to communities. Starts with talk on the science behind the testing.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 09:00 a.m.
Where: Avonside Girls High School Lounge (main entrance) then Avon River bank in Avonside Drive
Price: Free, Booking necessary 021 215 545
Brighton
Kite Fest on the Beach
A splendid display of colourful kites along the beach south of the pier. Opportunities to bring your own kite and join in the fun.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Brighton Beach (south of the library)
Price: Free
River Memories Photo Display
Photographic display showing points of interest along the Avon from the Avondale bridge to the Estuary.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: New Brighton Museum cnr Hardy Street and Seaview Road
Price: Free
Sand Painting on the Beach
If you haven't seen any of Sand Man Peter Donnelly's awesome artwork in the sand before - you are in for a treat!
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Brighton beach - just north of the pier (best viewed from the pier!)
Price: Free
Waterfront Concert
Local acts with family and youth appeal: Merchants of Flow, One Waka, Medway Roots, Soul Manor, Ryan and Emily (acoustic duo), New Brighton Pirate Ukulele Band
When: Saturday 20 October at: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Brighton Waterfront
Price: Free
Kite Boarding
Check out the kite boarders as they defy gravity over the waves!
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: On the beach south of the pier
Price: Free
B-Town Rocksteady
A ticketed evening concert showcasing some great bands! Fully licensed.
Cornerstone Roots, Taos, Messenjah featuring SILVA MC and Aleon.
Cornerstone Roots, Taos, Messenjah featuring SILVA MC and Aleon.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fenced private site behind Brighton Couplands
Price: $25. Tickets available from Brighton cafés: Jungle Law, Switch, Honey Café or Crema.
3 on 3 Basketball
Theres a Better Way in association with Basketball New Zealand & FIBA International presents a basketball event for youth.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: New Brighton Waterfront
Price: Free
Youth Market & Buskers
The Youth Market from Barbadoes Street will be joining with Brighton Community Market's 12th Birthday celebration. So even more great stalls including, arts, crafts, jewellery, plants, second hand goods, delicious food and wonderful buskers.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 09:00 a.m.
Where: New Brighton Pedestrian Mall
Price: Free
Cultural Event & Festival Opening
A waka journey down the Avon-Otakaro is involved followed by a blessing and official festival opening. Can be viewed from either Brighton or Bexley banks. NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE!
When: Saturday 20 October at: 09:40 a.m.
Where: Owles Terrace adjacent to the boat ramp
Price: Free
New Brighton Community Market
Brighton Community Market's 12th Birthday! A super-sized version of the regular community market with stalls along both sides of the mall.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 09:00 a.m.
Where: New Brighton Pedestrian Mall
Price: Free
Flat Water Sports Regatta & Open Day
!! NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE !! Due to incompletion of works at Kerrs Reach this event has been moved to Owles Terrace, Brighton - adjacent to the boat ramp. Can be viewed from the Brighton or Bexley banks. Dragon boats, rowing, waka ama, canoes and kayaks. An opportunity to have a go or cheer on your favourites as they race within and between the various codes. The sport of Olympians!
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Owles Terrace riverside
Price: Free
Elsewhere
Help Restore the Sumner Dunes
Come and learn about dunes, establish native plantings, have a fun time and meet some great people too! Bring your own food and drink. Wear long pants, long sleeve top, sturdy shoes with grip (no sandels or jandels), garden gloves, warm jacket, rain coat, hat. Bring a spade or shovel. No skills necessary - you will be supervised by someone who will provide the necessary skills and safety guidelines.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Beach side of the Sumner Surf Club, 301-305 Main Road, Clifton
Price: Free
2012 Cheapskates Canterbury Skateboarding Regionals
Come witness some of Canterbury's finest in the biggest skateboarding competiton in the South Island!! Registration at 10am. Divisons - 13 & Under, 16 & Under, Open, Womens.
$2500 worth of prizes!! Rain day Sunday 21.
$2500 worth of prizes!! Rain day Sunday 21.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Washington Skatepark, Moorehouse Ave
Price: Free to watch / $10 to enter
Ferrymead
Mt Pleasant Farmers Market
Farmers market with produce, free-range eggs, home-baked bread, T-shirts, flowers and lots of other goodies.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: McCormacks Bay Rd
Price: Free
Pleasant Point Yacht Club Spring Festival Regatta
Spring Festival Regatta consisting of two races back to back starting in the vicinity of mark 22. This regatta will be an open event open to ALL Canterbury sailors. With a 2.6 meter tide there will be plenty of water for a great event. Launching and entries from both Mount Pleasant Yacht Club and Christchurch Yacht Club. The sailing instructions will be available at time of entries. Allow plenty of time to sail to start.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mount Pleasant Yacht Club and Christchurch Yacht Club
Price: Free
Christchurch Yacht Club Sailing Have a Go
Public have a go sailing: selection of single handed and double handed boats available for public to have a go sailing.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Moncks Bay Main Road Redcliffs
Price: Free
Kerrs Reach
Science for Communities Seminar 3
"What urban forestry can provide for the lower Avon corridor", Alan Leckie.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Wainoni Methodist Church
Price: Gold coin donation
Science for Communities Seminar 2
"Water: Levels, Quality & Management in the lower Avon corridor", Prof Bryan Jenkins.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Wainoni Methodist Church
Price: Gold coin donation
Science for Communities Seminar 1
"The Geology of the Lower Avon Corridor", Dr Mark Quigley.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Wainoni Methodist Church
Price: Gold coin donation
Food@Home
A journey through the new 'foodways' that are evolving in New Zealand. Author/gardener/cook Christine Dann looks at the ways in which food production, distribution, preparation and service are being brought back home to produce superior food with minimal environmental impact.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 3:00 p.m.
Where: Wainoni Methodist Church
Price: Gold coin donation
Along the River
Community Garden Tour
A tour of community gardens in the east of the city including Packe Street, Fitzgerald Ave, Delta, Smith St and New Brighton ending with the talk by Christine Dann at Wainoni. Check out different models that could be rolled out on some red zone lands in future - via bus.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at Packe Street Community Garden, 125 - 129 Packe Street
Price: $5, Booking necessary 323 6617
Eastern Visions
Share an Idea for the East: submit your visions for a specific suburb or the Avon River corridor or the East as a whole. Look for the stalls at the major festival hubs and have your say!
When: Saturday 20 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Major Festival Hubs
Price: Free
Bum-buster Stopbank Bike-a-thon
Rough terrain bike trail around the stopbanks with Glenn Livingstone. Swanns Road, south bank downstream to Pages Rd bridge, north bank upstream to starting point.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Corner of Retreat Rd and Avonside Drive
Price: Free
Shirley
Market & Car Boot Sale
School community market and car boot sale.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Shirely Intermediate School
Price: Free
Shine!!
Neighbourhood Fun Day with special guests, friendly family time and a chance to picnic in the park while being entertained.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: MacFarlane Park
Price: Free
Travis - Burwood
Jump Jam Jamboree
Watch the Jump Jam Challenge teams display their routines and join in with JJ Idols as they lead you in the moves - all finalists in the South Island Championships 3 weeks later.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Windsor School Hall
Price: Free
Travis Wetland Trust Workday
Help the Trust maintain the wetlands including some limited planting.
When: Saturday 20 October at: 09:00 a.m.
Where: Travis Wetlands Education Centre
Price: Free
Avonside
CanCERN Community Picnic & BBQ
BBQ picnic on the lawn of Avebury House - celebrating the second anniversary of the inauguration of Canterbury Communities Earthquake Recovery Network. An opportunity for neighbourhood reunions for all those communities impacted by the earthquakes.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Avebury House Lawn
Price: Free
Brighton
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding Lessons
Experience the fastest-growing water sport in the world. Heavily discounted lessons. On the hour every hour from 10am-3pm. Up to six people per session. Wet suits supplied or bring your own.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: New Brighton Boat Ramp, Owles Terrace
Price: $20 per hour lesson per person. Booking essential: 021 542 770
Elsewhere
Give Golf a Go!
Try a few holes of golf at the friendly Avondale Golf Club - ideal for those new to the game who want to give it a try!
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Avondale Golf Course
Price: Free
Ferrymead
Labour Weekend at Ferrymead Heritage Park
Labour weekend will be huge at Ferrymead with trams operating all weekend and steam trains running Sunday and Monday, as well as many heritage museums to browse. Vintage car displays, local craft stalls, bands, kids' games, and our newly opened children's playground for kids to enjoy. Special photo display "Photos of Yesteryear" featuring historical photographs of Christchurch showing how the River and estuary have shaped the development of our city. (Admission includes full access to the park and unlimited tram and train rides all day)
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Heathcote
Price: $20 adults, $15 concessions, $8 children (Under 5 free), family $48
Mount Pleasant Yacht Club Sailing Have a Go
Public have a go sailing: selection of single handed and double handed boats available for public to have a go sailing.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Scott Park, Main Road Mount Pleasant
Price: Free
Along the River
Lower Avon Heritage Trail
This guided tour, via bus, is designed to look at Christchurch's historical settlements, both Ngai Tahu and European. It starts at O-Tautahi, where Ngai Tahu collected food before the arrival of the settlers and ends at the estuary.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Starts from O-Tautahi/Cambridge Green, Barbadoes St bridge
Price: $25 Bookings essential 385-3559
Eastern Visions
Share an Idea for the East: submit your visions for a specific suburb or the Avon River corridor or the East as a whole. Look for the stalls at the major festival hubs and have your say!
When: Sunday 21 October at: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Major Festival Hubs
Price: Free
Avon River Walk
A guided river walk, with stops along the way to hear about aspects of the proposed Avon-Otakaro River Park/Reserve. The walk will be led by Rev. Mark Gibson (Co-ordinator of The River of Life Project & Co-Chair of the Avon Otakaro Network).
When: Sunday 21 October at: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Reserve next to the Barbadoes Street bridge. Finish at the Pages Rd bridge
Price: Free
Travis - Burwood
Eco-Sanctuary Tour Travis
Tour of proposed eco-sanctuary by Dr Colin Meurk.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Starts from Education Centre, Travis Wetlands
Price: Free
Shadow Puppet Show
'Enough Stuff' by Papa Tree tells the story of a novice tramper and a kea and their parallel acquisitiveness. It is rare to see shadow puppets in Christchurch, let alone one of this quality.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Travis Education Centre
Price: $5 Booking necessary 388 0115 Second show at 12:30pm
Travis Sunday Stroll for families
Stroll around the Travis Wetland trail for families - wheelchair and pram acccessible - Travis Guide Book available for sale $10.
When: Sunday 21 October at: 09:00 a.m.
Where: Travis Wetland Track - start at Education Centre
Price: Free, Guide Book $10