Timaru District

We are very exited to announce that our Open Tennis Tournament in South Canterbury is finally ON.
When: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024, possible to add Friday 10th May if over 80 players entered the competition.
Graded Event: MS (men’s singles), WS (women’s singles), MD (men’s doubles), WD (women’s doubles). A and B grade for all events.
Entries via tnz website here: https://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/…/685F07B5-5CEB-4F5D…
Venue: Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre, 27 Benvenue Ave, Timaru. – View Map
Entry fee for each event $40 and $70 per 2 events, Open is for players 13 years and over at 31st December 2024.
All information here: https://www.tennissouthcanterbury.co.nz/aoraki-open/

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.

Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!

The 2024 treasure chest of films includes:
• a visually commanding film following one rider’s colourful adventure scouring the most beautiful spots from Guatemala to Peru via Bolivia bringing together a masterpiece of breathtaking images and memories
• a documentary about a community of cyclists from Alexandra who all share a similar love and passion for their place, people and sport
• discovering how a bicycle can be much more than a bicycle, bringing change to people’s lives
• a determined father and his daughter prepare for their greatest adventure together: an ambitious ride that will push them to physical and emotional limits on a gruelling bike ride around Central Otago’s Lake Dunstan Trail
• a passionate and quirky Australian cyclist advocating to “Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.”
• joining 10 young people as they learn to ride a long way…. embarking on a 900km bikepacking trip from Wellington to Wānaka
• a fast-paced, fun, and feminist bike race film that finally gives a groundbreaking, nearly forgotten athletic hero her rightful place in history
• a moving movie set in Scotland, showcasing how the simple joy of riding bikes can make a big impact
• and rounding out the night, “Everesting” is a feather few cyclists have in their caps, but what happens if your cap is full? So full in fact, you think “why not do two?”
ALL in the mix!

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride.
All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

WIN A GREAT RIDES CYCLING HOLIDAY!
Thanks to presenting partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could WIN A GREAT RIDES CYCLING HOLIDAY for you and a friend when you buy a ticket to the Big Bike Film Night New Zealand screening.

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
“Wow! If it comes to your town do NOT miss it. Something for everyone.”
“The BBFN is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“One of the most inspiring events of the year”

So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

PREMIERE SCREENING at the Geraldine Cinema for LOCAL GERALDINE STARS:

Nicky Whiteside – plays the Grand Duchess Anstice Franken a pivotal character in the Court of Albion in the valley of Acheron. Star of “THE GRAVITY REJECTS” which won an award with Bruce Jowsey & Tim Scandrett.

Patt Walsh (Geraldine Cinema Owner) – plays Barracus the Scientist who discovers Electricity in Victorbious.

Starring David”Rusty” P. Fitzgerald, Davey Round, Herbie Berger, Jessica Neary, Laurence Varlet, Travis King, Elysha DeRybel, Geoff Roberts, Sugra Morley, Karl “Little Birdy” Barkley, John Molik, Sarah Withell, Robert Tait, Paul “Terminator” Kinsella & many more!

Celebrating our Geraldine Stars & their 1901 Epic, which is becoming popular as a fun dress up event.
The first film in the FIVE KINGDOMS TRILOGY (1) The Forest previewed at the Electric Cinema in London. 12.00pm 3rd of June 2023. RATED [M] Mature – Nudity & Violence
The 2nd film in the trilogy is now in early pre-production, and casting is underway in NZ, Britain, Australia & Singapore.
The Neo Gothic series of films follow the fortunes of Anandas the Monk (David “Rusty” P. Fitzgerald) set in a provincial town in 1901.
In the spirit of Shelley, the fantasy period costume films are a vision of a time long since past and during test screenings in New Zealand full Victorian, Arabian & Chinese costume audience attendance has become de rigour.

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/737218729

Empowering Women Conference – Paving the Way

Empowering Women Conference Objectives are: 

– To connect, educate and empower women
– To inspire the next generation of leaders 
– To empower you to be your best self
– To learn from others

Our 2024 theme, Paving the Way, will explore the journey women take to pave the way in their respective industries, balancing business with families and self; creating new ways of working; and exploring the new frontier of business.

We’re diving headfirst into the curveballs and setbacks; the dreams and sleepless nights; and those spectacular moments that make it all worth it!

Join us for an exciting line up of speakers including our Keynote speaker, TV personality, Kerre Woodham, our very own Rachel Callander, joining us live from Australia and more to be confirmed

Take part in Smashing the Glass Ceiling Workshops:
– Balancing business with family
– Careers and qualifications
– New ways of working

Visit our trade stands from South Canterbury Businesses.