Weekend pass for SC July 29-31

JULY 1 TILL AUGUST 7

Japanese Pottery: An international touring show co-hosted by the Japan Foundation, Embassy of Japan and Consulate of Japan. On show at the Aigantighe Art Gallery, the only South Island venue for the exhibition. Free entry. FRIDAY, JULY SATURDAY 30)

MAMMA MIA!: 7pm at the Theatre Royal from July 22 to 30, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday, July 24. South Canterbury Drama League’s lavish new musical. Adults $45, children $35. Family discount two adults, two children. Book online at iticket.co.nz or pop into Newmans Music Works on 22 (TO Stafford St, Timaru Visitor Centre or the Geraldine Visitor Centre. FRIDAY, JULY 29 Water Exercise Group for South Canterbury Stroke Club: 11am at CBay, fun gentle exercise in a warm pool, meet in pool reception. For more info phone Lesley 6849788 or email timstroke@xtra.co.nz

Poems by candlelight: 7pm until 8pm,St Mary’s Church, Geraldine. Announcing winners of the 2016 Poetry Competition, and open mic. Bring a poem to read! All welcome. Children 4.45-5.45 pm Adults 7-8 pm. Donation.

Rock ‘n roll lessons: 7.30pm at the RSA building on Wai-iti Rd in Timaru. Phone 688 4123. SATURDAY, JULY 30 Timaru Farmers Market: 9am to 12.30pm at Community House car park on Strathallan St.

Waimate Market: 9.30am to 12pm at the Waimate District Council car park. Phone Jo 027 750 7796. Live music: 7pm at the RSA on Wai-iti Rd. Soundz Unlimited is playing. Phone 688 4123. SUNDAY Genealogy: 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the South Canterbury Museum. Genealogists can help with your family history.

South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre: Museum and hangar open 2pm to 4pm at Richard Pearse Airport. Tuesday, Sunday and public holidays.