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13 February-10 March |
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Exhibition at the Little River Gallery-Hannah Ridden. Banks Peninsula-Horizons |
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There are those times when you see a work of art, and the moment stands still, transfixed, while memories flood the consciousness. Hannah uses light, colour and mood to bring a smile to the soul. Seeing her Peninsula landscapes completely validates why she was named Best Landscape Artist at the 2008 NZ art awards in Tauranga. For those that love this Peninsula, Hannah’s landscapes still time, memory, and let the heart beat that little surer. Banks Peninsula - Horizons : Opens February 13th at 11am and runs until 10 March 2010.
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10-14 March |
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Ellerslie International Flower Show-Akaroa Exhibiting |
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After the success at last years Ellerslie International Flower Show, Akaroa & the Bays are exhibiting again with an even more bolder and eye catching display. Jodie Nicholls, designer, and Douglas Croll, Builder, have been busy creating a faithful replica of the Akaroa lighthouse which will be featured in the National Flower Bed Competition. Come and support this project and check us at in Christchurch at the Ellerslie Show. |
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13 March-7 April |
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Exhibition at The Little River Gallery -Gill Hay-Back in the Kitchen |
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Gill’s inspirations for this exhibition are the simple items from our kitchens we use every day. Combining her talents as both painter and chef, and her lifelong fascination with kitchens, Gill offers us a changed view of the kitchen and gives us a sense of going back to the basics of a simpler life. Never has a dish rack looked so good. Back in the Kitchen : Opens March 13 at 11am and runs until 7 April 2010. |
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13, 21 March, 18, 25 April, 1, 9, 23 May |
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'Gourmet in a Day' Cooking Classes at the Akaroa Cooking School with Lou Bentley |
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The day will kick off at 10am with tea, coffee and some freshly baked treats from the kitchen. You will then get comfortable and spend the next couple of hours watching the cooking demonstrations and learning about the produce and the techniques involved in creating a fabulous 3 course meal with some canapés to start. Then its time to tuck in to the mouth watering treats that have been demonstrated along with carefully selected matching NZ wines. The day will finish up around 3pm and you will then be free to walk off lunch around scenic Akaroa. Classes cost $175 including all food and wine. |
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Sunday March 14 |
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Akaroa Golf Club Open Day |
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Akaroa Golf Club will hold their open day on Sunday March 14 in Pawsons Valley, Duvauchelle. The club is seeking new members, so if you are thinking of taking up golf, or resuming after a break, please come and join us. Committee members will be available to assist amd provide information. The Golf club is a wonderful sporting and social facility and our members are very welcoming. |
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Saturday 20 March 2010 |
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Le Race |
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This annual cycle race starts in Cathedral Square, Christchurch at 7.30am for the pre-race briefing! And then it's all go at 8.00am. The finish line is in the centre of Akaroa, followed by prize giving on the Akaroa recreation ground. Make a weekend of it by booking into 1 of the many wonderful B&B's in Akaroa and enjoy a family weekend away. |
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Saturday 27 March |
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'Autumn Harvest'. Cooking Class at The Akaroa Cooking School. |
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Cooking Class at The Akaroa Cooking School-Autumn Harvest with Stephen Bradley. A long lunch at the dining table will be served savouring every dish from the class with matching NZ wines. You will leave with all of the recipes from the day and all participants need to bring are their culinary interest and an appetite. Classes start at 10am and finish around 3.30pm and are $175 including all wine and food. |
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All Year |
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Akaroa Cine Cafe |
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We are now open for the summer season. Check the web site for Cinema times and what's on. Contact us for bookings on 03 3047678. |
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Permanent Exhibition |
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Permanent Exhibition at the Akaroa Museum |
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Salute to Adventure – the Frank Worsley story. Catch the exhibition at the Akaroa Museum and discover one of the most amazing stories of survival of the 20th century. Worsley was a supreme mariner, an unforgettable character and an irrepressible adventurer. The Museum is open 10-4pm daily. |
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Saturday 3 April |
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'Easter Feast'-Cooking Class at the Akaroa Cooking School |
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Easter Feast Cooking Class with Lou Bently. Easter is a time for family get togethers, a break from work and yet another chance to sit around the table and feast with family and friends. Easter Feast will incorporate a few traditional Easter recipes, and a lot of new inspiration to get your taste buds waterining and eager to get in to the kitchen to recreate a feast for your family and friends who join you at this time of year. The class starts at 10am and finishes around 3.30pm and are $175 including all wine and food. |
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