It’s quiz night at The Barn to raise funds for Friends of Lister Home. This group raises funds for Lister Home residents and ElderCare clients for outings, craft expenses, Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts.
Teams of up to six people, $10 per person. Raffle tickets $2,
To register, phone 03 689 6010.

Using the Main Ring (Day 1*)
Starts with set up by course designer Tony Hutton, with rounds commencing around 9.30-10am.
Starting height 60cm to be raised as needed with all levels catered for.
Ground fee $15 per horse. $10 per round. $17.50 for open yard if used.
Covered yards and overnight stays available through the A&P Association.
Entries close 8pm Saturday 13 September. No entry without payment.
*The event will be repeated on 21 September.
Click here for event page and how to pay.

Support the Cancer Society by heading along to the Daffodil Day Breakfast at the Waimate Town and Country Club. Friday 12 September, 7:30-9:30am.
Fundraiser: $25 per ticket.
Bookings essential, call Liz on 027 451 6684 or Ann on 027 413 9174.

Something for everyone…. plants, jigsaws and much, much more.

Save the date! The Community Market is hosting a car boot sale with all proceeds being donated back to the community. This event is held alongside the weekly market. Proceeds to the Waimate Volunteer Fire Brigade, special guests on the day..
$10 per site. Bookings Essential.
Text - 027 460 2849. DM Facebook - Waimate Community Market. Email - wcmisecretary@gmail.com

Car parts galore for your project. Come and have a rummage. Set up a table and sell your own for $10.
8.30am. Club rooms on Harris Street

Bring your children to this fun movie and support Waimate Kindergarten.
SMURFS - When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him.
All tickets $12. Sunday 31 August 2pm. Run time 1hour 32 mins. G rated.

Come one come all for a special ingleside/concert by the Waimate Scottish Society. Songs, dances, pipes and instrumentals. Something for all tastes.
30 August at 7.30pm. Cost $10 per adult, children free. Supper included.

Community information eventing by Environment Canterbury to share an update about the nitrate situation in the region and what is being done to address the issue. Science, consents and land management staff will be there to present the plan and answer questions.
Tea and Kōrero at Glenavy Hall. Tuesday 26 August, 6.30pm.

Celebrate the Vintage Car Club’s National Day with a quiz night at the club rooms at 4 Harris Street. Teams of no more than six. $10 per team member.
BYO drinks. Supper after the quiz provided.
All proceeds to the Cancer Society.

Contact 027 689 1002 for more information.

It’s the Vintage Car Club’s National Day and across New Zealand, hundreds of vehicles will be on the road or on display to raise money for the Cancer Society.

9am till 12pm: public display at Seddon Square, Queen Street. Everyone welcome, no matter what kind of car you drive. Sausage sizzle/BBQ at the community market. Gold coin donation please.
Proceeds to the Cancer Society.

(There is a quiz night at 7pm at the clubs rooms on Harris Street. See separate event listing.)

For information, contact Don and Maureen Chamberlain on 027 249 6525

Jean Barkman, local poet and musician, shares her poems in this National Poetry Day event. The guest poet will be followed by an open mic for you to read your own poems.

Free entry. Spaces are limited, please book by 16 August. Phone 03-689-0071 or email library@waimatedc.govt.nz.

The Barn is hosting another quiz night, this time raising funds for the Waimate Christmas Parade, organised by Positive Waimate. Teams of up to six. $10 per person.
There will be a raffle with lots of prizes during the evening.

Waimate Vintage Car Club is holding a Scooter Run with proceeds to the Cancer Society.
Meet at the Waimate Club Rooms on Harris Street, Waimate at 9.30am for a 10am departure.
BBQ lunch included after the run.
$20 entry fee.
Entry forms available from Barry 027 485 2032 or Owen 021 294 2158

The Lions Club of Waimate invites you to meet the Waimate District candidates for the local government elections.
Waimate Regent Theatre, Tuesday 12 August, 7pm to 9pm.
Have questions for the candidates? Send them to waimatelionsclub@gmail.com

Neighbourhood Support South Canterbury would like to create a sub-committee of likeminded people who want to see their community become safer and more resilient by sharing ideas and feedback. This is the first meeting and a chance to share issues and concerns.

Everyone welcome: Wednesday 6 August, 10:30am to 11:30am, Waimate Library Reading Room.
A light morning tea will be provided.
For more information, please contact coordinator Zoe Kirk on scns@xtra.co.nz or text/call 027 6688 114.

Interested in community housing in Waimate? This meeting will discuss if there is enough support to form a committee to investigate the building of an Abbeyfield Community House in Waimate. All welcome.
For more information, go to abbeyfield.co.nz or phone Russell on 027 668 8563

Are you prepared for an emergency? Come along for a chat with Council’s Emergency Management Officer. Learn about natural hazards in your area; impacts and consequences; preparing for an emergency and your community response plan.
Tues 5 August 7:30pm-8:30pm Glenavy Hall.

Skatescool is bringing its skate lessons and roller disco to Waimate for the first time.
6pm: Two 50-minute group lessons, for beginners and confident skaters.
7pm: 90-minute roller disco for all ages, all levels. (Arrive early if hiring skates).
Roller skates and blades available.
Lesson + Disco Combo $20; Lesson or Disco only $15; Skate hire $5
For information visit skatescool.co.nz or call 09 434 4414.

Rock Hunt, 5pm: Prize rocks hidden in the Totara Forest. Lolly scramble and cooking sausages and marshmallows over a fire.
Pioneer Games: Horseshoe throws, gumboot throws, slippery pillow pole and other old-time games.
Fright Night, 6pm: Stay after dark if you dare. Glowsticks and hot soup available.

Bulletproof Convertible are bringing a showcase of their all-original high energy music to The Barn. The band brings the Dead Rockers Ball to halls around the South Island as fundraisers for various organisations so if you’re looking to fundraise, head along to see what you can expect if you book them. Or just come along and enjoy.
Expect a mix of country & Blues with a solid smattering of punk rock on top.
Tickets are $25 from the Barn or $35 on the night.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand presents this workshop at the Southern Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Subject: Worm Wipeout: Smarter Strategies for Drench Resistance & Pasture Power. It is set to be a practical afternoon with leading vets and agronomists tackling drench resistance head-on. Also covered is pasture rotation and selection to reduce parasite burden.
Speakers include: Mark Challoner, Ryan Luckman (Dagi), Dave Robertson (Blue Cross Veterinary), Charlotte Westwood and Richard Goldie (PGG Wrightson Seeds).
Information and Registration here

Waimate District Hunt & the Southern Canterbury A&P Association Invite you to a sparkling night of lights, dancing, dinner and live music. Single tickets $80. Tables of 10 or 12 available. Pick up and drop off vans available by arrangement. Doors open 6.30pm. Seated for dinner by 7pm.

For tickets and information, contact Julie Dee on 021 689 089.

THE SALT PATH: Based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is the true story of one couple who, with nothing left to lose, undertake a 630-mile trek along stunning, rugged coast from Dorset to Somerset via Devon and Cornwall.

Fundraiser for the Waimate Croquet Club at 4.30pm on Sunday July 13 at The Regent Theatre. Rated M (drug use and offensive language). Running time: 1 hr, 55mins. All tickets: $15 (no comps). Cash only.