Festivals & Lifestyle

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The Star of Bethlehem and the Summer Solstice

What was the Star of Bethlehem? Ever wondered what it really was? This programme answers that. We go down to the henge to watch the sun set. After that we return to watch the Summer Stars AV. As the sky darkens we listen ...

Toast Martinborough 2024

Mark your calendars for another unforgettable Toast Martinborough celebration on Sunday 17 November, 2024.

While we're still preparing the 2024 programme, one thing we can promise is another blissful day amongst the ...

Rathkeale Christmas Fête 2024

Welcome to the Rathkeale Christmas Fête 2024! Walk through the gates of Rathkeale College this November and be welcomed by a diverse range of colourful stalls, the aroma of freshy cooked food and plenty of ...

Legends of Matariki

The sacred time is the early morning rising of Matariki (the Pleiades) but the same stars are visible in the evening sky in November. It is warm, the sky is getting darker. This is the time of learning and understanding.

Celebrate the Spring Equinox

Come celebrate the Spring Equinox with us! Enjoy the sunset from within the henge (if possible), learn about how your ancestor viewed the equinox then enjoy exploring the night sky.

Celebrate Matariki

For more than 6,000 years, throughout Europe and Asia, the dawn rising of the Pleiades star cluster (Matariki, the Seven Sisters) was a significant and celebrated of event. In this presentation we explore their meaning ...

Mid Winter Market In the Country

A great place to bring family and friends to spend the day browsing artisan stalls and meet the creators. Artisan Stallholders from all over New Zealand are attending and bringing their products. Our market follows a ...

Celebrate the Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice was, and still is one of the most important festivals of the year. The programme will begin with an introduction, and then we move to the henge to watch the Sun set over the winter heel stone (weather ...

Woodville Library Bookclub

If you're a keen reader and want to share a wonderful find with some like-minded people. Bring along a book (or two) to chat about!
Get some ideas, and meet new friends.
All welcome.

Pink Ribbon

PAINT THE MORNING PINK! We cherish all of the women in our lives and want to support the breast cancer foundation through their annual Pink Ribbon appeal. Get your friends, whānau and workmates together for our Pink ...

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