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  Ashburton Art Gallery- The Word Witch Exhibition
 

The exhibition celebrates the release of “The Word Witch” book; an anthology of poems by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by David Elliot



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 05 Dec 2009 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Lyndal Lane
Phone: 033081133
Web: ashburtonartgallery.org.nz
  Jo Robertson - Drawing
 

Exhibition of Drawings in oil,pastel, pencil and charcol . Artist Talk 1.30pm Sunday 14th February Valentines day,all welcome, come along for some bubbles and chocolate with your love.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 14 Feb 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Lyndal Lane
Phone: 033081133
Web: ashburtonartgallery.org.nz
  Ashburton Sailing Club - Firebug Regatta
 



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Heather Sim
Web: lakehood.co.nz
  Clearwater Aquatic Club Champs 3 Event Tournament
 



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Heather Sim
Web: lakehood.co.nz
  Diggler Downhill Race & DHNZ Shuttle Day
 

Diggler Downhill is a Bike Methven event, designed as an easy to enter fun event for all mountian bikers. Lots of prizes and maximum fun.



Location: Mt Hutt
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Andy Keenan
Phone: 021 503 408
Web: dhnz.com
  Mayfield A&P Show
 

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing.



Location: Mayfield
Type: Community/General
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Marion Jacobson
Phone: 03 303 6122
Web: mayfieldshow.com
  Autocross
 



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Donn McLaren
Phone: 03 307 0361
Web: ashburtoncarclub.org.nz
  The Plains Railway & Museum
 

Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 14 Mar 2010
Contact: David Oakley
Phone: 3088916
Web: plainsrailway.co.nz
  Tinwald Cycling Club Sunday Programme Race
 

Part of this Sunday’s Programme Race will take place in the Mt Somers region. All new and old cyclists are most welcome, bring along a friend and find out why cycling is taking off.



Location: Mt Somers
Type: Sporting
Dates: 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Bruce McClelland
Phone: (03) 308 7407
Web: tinwaldcycling.co.nz
  Methven Tennis Club Adults Tournament
 

Social tournament. Fundraiser event for club. Mixed doubles - Draw a partner. Sausage sizzle for lunch. Please bring afternoon tea to share. Entries by 10 March.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Linda Robinson
Phone: 03 302 8709
  Mike King Show - The Heat is on Summer Tour
 

Mike King, one of New Zealand's most popular and well-known comedians will be at the Methven Resort Hotel for St Patrick's Day. Buffet meal available from 5:00pm.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 17 Mar 2010
Contact: Ann Tilson
Phone: 03 302 8724
Web: methvenresort.com
  The Blue Pub's St Patrick's Day Bash
 

Come on down to the Blue Pub for an extra cold Guniness. Lots of prizes and free stuff. Awesome live music from 8pm featuring Adam Wilson & Ben Cross. All welcome!



Location: Methven
Type: Concert & Live Music
Dates: 17 Mar 2010
Contact: Luke Piper
Phone: 03 302 8046
Web: thebluepub.co.nz
  Welcome to my nightmare
 

Iain Henderson is a successful international jeweller. His gold & sliver sculptures express a conflict within him and the world around, & are inspired by a love for machines and organic forms.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010 - 25 Apr 2010
Contact: Lyndal Lane
Phone: 033081133
Web: ashburtonartgallery.org.nz
  The Giddy Robbins Trio supported by Ritchie Owens @ The Blue Pub
 

A great mix of classic covers and wicked original rock/blues with dazzling lead guitar rifts.



Location: Methven
Type: Concert & Live Music
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Luke Piper
Phone: 03 302 8046
Web: thebluepub.co.nz
  Ashburton Farmers Market
 

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Trina Jamieson
Phone: 03 308 9500
Web: marketground.co.nz
  Market Central Ashburton
 

Held every Saturday fortnight from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Market Central Ashburton features an eclectic mix of market stalls in the Centre of Ashburton township, adjacent to the Ashburton Farmers Market.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Note: Held every fortnight
Contact: Janine Sundberg
Phone: (03) 303 6025
Web: ashbiz.co.nz
  Mountain Gym Methven Duathlon
 

Three separate events: fun run/walk, short duathlon, and a long duathlon. Part of a three event series. (Others in Nov & Jan). Individual or teams. All proceeds will be donated to Methven Mini Muscles



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Anna Johnson
Phone: 03 302 9628
  Grumpy Old Women
 

A comedy stage show based on the very sucesssful BBC television series Grumpy Old Women.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Gudrun Weber
Phone: 03 307 2010
Web: admin@ateventcentre.co.nz
  Ashburton Cup @ Lake Hood
 

Load up the weapons and head into battle mid-March and fight for the first-ever Ashburton Cup at Lake Hood.



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Gareth Lawson
Phone: 021 434 063
Web: ashburtonpaintball.co.nz
  Methven A&P Show
 

Art and Craft stalls, Wine and Food Festival. New Animal Shed to be opened and lots of entertainment. Come and have fun. This years theme: Animals & Entertainment.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Judith McMullan
Phone: (03) 302 2782
  Jo Goodhew's DC3 Scenic Flights For Heart!
 

Scenic flights in the Southern DC3 from Ashburton Airport, profits to NZ Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Research Fund.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: . .
Phone: 03 308 7510
  Motorkhana
 



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sporting
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Daniel Tew
Web: ashburtoncarclub.co.nz
  Methven Farmers' Market
 

Held every second Sunday morning on the Main Street of Methven, around the Centennial Oak in the Square. If you don't come for a wander round you are missing something very special!



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Liz McMillan
Phone: 03 302 8081
Web: methveninfo.co.nz
  Ashburton Sailing Club - Classic Boats Regatta
 

On March 21st the Ashburton Sailing Club will hold a Classic Boats regatta. The lake will be closed for this morning also, and there will be sailing on the southern end in the afternoon.



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Heather Sim
Web: lakehood.co.nz
  Tinwald Cycling Club
 



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sporting
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: . .
Web: tinwaldcycling.co.nz
  Mid Canterbury Harness Racing
 



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sporting
Dates: 23 Mar 2010
Contact: Ashburton Raceway
  Great Debate and Art Show
 

The St Andrew's Church fundraiser at the end of the month promises to be a tasty, arty and potentialy feisty occasion.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Maureen Maginess
  Mid Canterbury Ag ITO AgriAwards
 

Mid Canterbury Ag ITO AgriAwards Function



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Sandra Curd
Phone: 03 3024754
  Mid Canterbury Ag ITO Skills Day & AgriAwards
 

Agriculture ITO Skills Day



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Sandra Curd
Phone: 03 3024754
  South Island Workingmen's Club Fishing Tournament
 

Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubaliee. This is one on the many events which are part of it.



Location: District wide
Type: Sporting
Dates: 26 Mar 2010 - 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Mike Crequer
Phone: 03 307 9840
  Pacific Curls
 

After a successful tour of Canada, New Caledonia, South Korea and Europe, Pacific Curls have captivated audiences, and this tour is back by popular demand!



Location: Ashburton
Type: Concert & Live Music
Dates: 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Regent Cinema
Phone: 03 307 1230
Web: iticket.co.nz
  The Real Art Roadshow
 

The Real Art Roadshow is your chance to get up close to over 60 pieces of original art by a cross-section of New Zealand Artists, both famous & emerging.



Location: Methven
Type: Community/General
Dates: 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Mount Hutt College
Phone: 03 302 8437
Web: realartroadshow.co.nz
  Aoraki Dragons - Regatta
 



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 27 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Heather Sim
Web: lakehood.co.nz
  Tinwald Cycling Club - Ashburton Trust Mid-Canterbury Championships
 



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sporting
Dates: 27 Mar 2010
Contact: . .
Web: tinwaldcycling.co.nz
  NZDBA National Dragon Boat Championships
 

Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team.



Location: Lake Hood
Type: Sporting
Dates: 27 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Noel Anderton
Phone: 03 358 1633
Web: nzdba.co.nz/
  Methven Races
 

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Trevor Robertson
Phone: 03 308 6794
Web: methventrottingclub.co.nz
  The Plains Railway & Museum
 

Steam Train Rides and Pioneer Village



Location: Ashburton
Type: Community/General
Dates: 28 Mar 2010
Contact: David Oakley
Phone: 3088916
Web: plainsrailway.co.nz
  Arrowsmith Thee Ride / Run
 

Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust".



Location: Lake Heron
Type: Sporting
Dates: 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Simon Hampton
Phone: 03 302 1822
Web: multisportevents.co.nz
  Mt Hutt College PTA Social Golf Tournament
 

Mt Hutt College PTA invite teams of three to enter for an Ambrose Fun Day at the Methven Golf Course. Students, family and friends all welcome at this fundraiser event.



Location: Methven
Type: Sporting
Dates: 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Sandra Marr
Phone: 03 302 8026

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