SATURDAY AUGUST 6

North Canterbury Rugby Finals Day: NCRSU ends the club season at Kaiapoi with finsla fro grades from U11.5 up to the Seniors from 10am. Hanmer Challenge Sled Dog Race: Held in the Hanmer Forest on August 6/7 and attracts entrants from all over the South and North Island. Entry open to all breeds of dogs, anyone with a fit dog can participate. Contact: Nicola 0274 446 789. Cloak: Variations on a theme: This art exhibition brings together some of New Zealand’s most talented weavers for an exhibition that blends imagination, skill and creative flair. 6–31 August at Arts in Oxford. Free admission. From Broadway to the Bayou: Variety concert by the North Canterbury Musical Society and friends. Tickets $10 from Stan’s Pharmacy, iSite Kaiapoi and door sales available at the RSA Lounge, Rangiora. Two shows - 2.00pm and 7.30pm. Save our Pool - winter ball: 7pm till late at the Amberley Pavilion. Live band – food – licensed bar. Tickets $50 and available from Super Liquor Amberley and Sally Macs. Any enquiries call Jo, (03) 314 8703 or email fundraising@saveourpool.org.nz

3pm on the first Sunday of every month. New stall holders welcome. Contact Kathleen: 027 412 4004.