CCC MEDIA ADVISORY

Monday 18 February 2013

What’s on this weekend?

Saturday 23 February
I Love New Brighton
11am–3pm
Thomson Park, Marine Parade
Free

Celebrate life in Brighton and the fantastic spirit of the community with these focused, low- and no-cost activities. Now in its third year, I Love New Brighton is a community favourite with a fantastic vibe, growing each year and displaying what makes Brighton unique. The day will also include a great array of art and craft market stalls and a selection of food to purchase.

Waltham Skate Jam and Family Day
Noon–3pm
Waltham School, Hastings Street

The Cheapskates Skate Skool runs a series of free community skate jams around Canterbury. These events are aimed at engaging youth into skating with free gear hire and coaching from experienced skaters. All events include a best trick competition where participants can show off their best moves for a chance to win prizes.

Waltham Skate Jam is not a typical skate jam! There will be loads of other fun activities to add to the mix such as a bouncy castle, fun family games and plenty of prizes to give away.

Sunday 24 February
Sunday Bandstand
Noon–1.30pm
Free

Steadfast Brass will be playing at
Daffodil Lawn, Botanic Gardens

City of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band will be playing at
Scarborough Reserve, Sumner

Ingham Lazy Sundays: Graham Wardrop and Valdy
Archery Lawn, Botanic Gardens
3pm–4.30pm
Free

Canadian folk singer Valdy and local finger-style guitar legend Graham Wardrop link opposite ends of the Pacific via fine songwriting, virtuoso guitar playing and tight harmony singing. Each is a soloist performing at the top of his field – together, the combination is both musically rewarding and highly entertaining. In association with Festival of Flowers and Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

These events are all part of the Garden City SummerTimes festival. For more information please visit summertimes.co.nz.

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