MAINLAND BIG BAND
Tired of the Olympics? (although aren't the paralympians amazing!! )
Do something different on Saturday!
Join the 18-piece MAINLAND BIG BAND
7.30—10.00 pm, Sat 7th Sept
Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo St, (or off Hunter Tce)
Big dance floor and Christchurch’s longest established, most experienced Dance Band playing music you will know and love from Big Band standards to popular favourites of the 40’s through to the 21st C !! Just sit and listen and be entertained or get up on your feet and dance to your heart’s content! The Club has a special license for the function so anyone is welcome and able to purchase drinks from the bar or food from the restaurant.
Door sales only - $ 10 per person (cash)- all welcome www.mainlandbigband.co.nz...... www.facebook.com...M...
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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20.5% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.7% Keep it as is
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32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.8% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Solve This Riddle or Be Left Scratching Your Head!
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with piercing force, I crunch out fate.
I grab victims, proclaiming might,
and physically join with a single bite.
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.