Daylight saving ends at 3am on the first Sunday in April. This is a reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday evening (5th April).
Indoor Bowls at Papanui – Friday afternoons: Come and join us at the Papanui complex on a Friday afternoon 1.30pm to 3.00pm for a social game of indoor bowls. No previous bowling experience needed. Be there by 1.15pm and wear flat, soft-soled shoes. Contact Margaret S. for further details.
Indoor Bowls at Bryndwr – Monday evenings: Indoor bowls are starting on March 17th – come and join us, we are a friendly group. We start at 7pm but ask that you be there by 6.45pm – hope to see you there. Phone Mitch.
Easter eggs for Pillars: As we have done in previous years, we are collecting Easter eggs to be given to Pillars, who distribute them to the children of prisoners. Easter Eggs can be brought to worship services during March, or left in the collection boxes at the offices at Bryndwr and Papanui. For information about Pillars, go to www.pillars.org.nz
5th Sunday Feast: We do hope you can come along. They are always a great opportunity to share hospitality together. The date is March 30th – as usual we will begin with coffee at 10am before the Church service at 10.30am, followed by the meal.
If your surname begins with A to Mc we ask if you could bring a salad to share.
If your surname begins M to Z we ask you to bring a dessert to share.
The meat, this time is sausages on the barbie! (Supplied). We look forward to seeing you then
2025 Walking Festival: Saturday 12 to 27 April. Explore the beauty of our city and its surroundings through a variety of inspiring walks suitable for all ages and abilities. From scenic strolls to adventurous hikes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/whats-on/programme/121
Roster Reminder – 23 March:
Setup: Donald & Catherine.
Welcoming: Joy & David C, Vivienne.
Reading: Alison & John C.
Counting: Mitch, Andrew.
Morning Tea: Claire & David, Wayne.
Technician: Donald.
Grounds at Bryndwr (Sat 22 March) Liam.
Grateful thanks: Thank you so much to everyone for the warm welcome we have received. We really appreciate all the grocery items that filled our pantry when we first arrived, the restaurant meal voucher gift, and the fresh produce shared from your gardens. Your kindness and generosity has warmed our hearts, and we are enjoying getting to know you all. Teresa, Luke, Sophie and Johnny.
| March | Time | Event | Venue |
| Sun 16 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 6.00pm | Table Talk | Papanui | |
| Mon 17 | 9.30am | Music Moments | Papanui |
| 10.30am | Creative Nest, Painting Group (10.30-12.30) | Papanui | |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 18 | 10.00am | Fly-Bys (visitors) | Bryndwr |
| 10.30am | Creative Nest, drop-in (10.30-12.30) | Papanui | |
| Wed 19 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 10.00am | Pre-School Music | Bryndwr | |
| Thurs 20 | 9.30am | Steady as you go, falls prevention class | Papanui |
| 9.30am | Playful Generations (9.30-11am) | Papanui | |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship followed by light lunch (provided) | Papanui | |
| 1.00pm | Foot Clinic (by appt – ph Bryndwr office) | Bryndwr | |
| 6.00pm | Youth Group | Bryndwr | |
| Fri 21 | 11.00am | GoGrans Exercise Group | Bryndwr |
| 1.00pm | Foot Clinic (by appt – ph Bryndwr office) | Bryndwr | |
| 1.15pm | Indoor Bowls | Papanui | |
| Sat 22 | 9.30am | Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 23 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 5.30pm | Evening Circle | Ph office for details |