Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire.
The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.
The aim is to remove these predators so the birds and plants can flourish.
The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.
Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln
Contact Selwyn Trap Library
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)
22 Gerald Street Lincoln,7608New Zealand+ Google Map
An art exhibition that will challenge the way we look at waste.
About this event
All art pieces from this year’s Selwyn Schools’ Waste Art Competition will be showcased. The exhibits will be open for viewing from 10 am on Saturday, August 26th, and will continue to be free to view until after the awards ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, August 27th at 1 pm.
We are honoured to have Deputy Mayor Malcolm Lyall join us in celebrating all entries. Deputy Mayor Lyall will present the awards at 1 pm on Sunday, recognising the talents of our artistic students that have transformed waste into exceptional artworks.
This exciting and enjoyable competition, launched in 2021, has had an outstanding response with over thirty incredible artworks displayed last year of an exceptional standard. We’re excited and hope to see the same level of enthusiasm and excellence this year.
For our talented young artists, this competition isn’t just an opportunity to showcase their skills—it’s a chance to make a difference. Each piece tells a story of transformation, whilst also giving insight into the different views on household waste.
We extend an invitation to all to come and view some wonderful and interesting art over the weekend. You can be part of an event that not only redefines waste but also makes us think about our impact on the world around us.
See you at the exhibition!
Mihi Dave, Chair. Lincoln Envirotown Trust
Contact Lincoln Envirotown Trust
+64 3 423 0445
projectmanagerlet@gmail.com
Te Ara Ātea
56 Tennyson Street Rolleston,7614New Zealand+ Google Map
Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire.
The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.
The aim is to remove these predators so the birds and plants can flourish.
The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.
Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln
Contact Selwyn Trap Library
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)
22 Gerald Street Lincoln,7608New Zealand+ Google Map
We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) at Lincoln University. Now she looks after the gardens and grounds at the BHU, and her own developing garden.
Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation on the day to support the activities of the gardens will be appreciated.
Contact Lincoln Community Gardens
021 074 3905
ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz
Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.
35 James Street Lincoln,7608New Zealand+ Google Map
An opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new Timebank members. We deck out the Rolleston Community Centre with Christmas regalia put on some Christmas music and you bring along a pot-luck dinner and enjoy.
Between our main and dessert, we test our knowledge by participating in a Christmas trivia quiz, then play dirty santa, so bring along a small gift.
This workshop for beginners will cover the basic techniques of tree selection, training, pruning, and dealing with common pests.
Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Community Gardens will be appreciated on the day.
If the weather is unsuitable we may postpone the workshop until the following Saturday 1st July. Even damp conditions are unsuitable for pruning, a dry day is preferable.
Contact Lincoln Community Gardens
021 074 3905
ruth.wood@xtra.co.nz
Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.
35 James Street Lincoln,7608New Zealand+ Google Map
Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire.
The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.
The aim is to remove these predators so the birds and plants can flourish.
The Selwyn Trap Library will open on the last Saturday of every month at the Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market.
Registration is not required, just come along. Any queries please email traplibraryselwyn@gmail.com you can also join the Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/pflincoln
Contact Selwyn Trap Library
03 423 0445
selwyntraplibrary@gmail.com
Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library)
22 Gerald Street Lincoln,7608New Zealand+ Google Map
The people of Selwyn brought no fewer than 100 household items to be repaired at the Repair Café held at Te Ara Atea on Saturday 15th October 2022. Nearly all of these were restored to their former usefulness free of charge; where this could not be done advice was offered on the necessary course of action.
We are indebted to the volunteer repairers who gave up this weekend day. Six people repairing electrical appliances, two people and their machines sewing, one person offering general repairs to anything, one repairing jewellery and one bicycle repairer were kept busy throughout the event, and many ended up doing overtime. Very grateful thanks to our repairers for their mahi.
The number of people who offered their thanks and requested more of such events, along with those who asked to be on the repairing teams in future were testimony to the day’s success and hopefully to a growing awareness that simply throwing household items away is to our environment’s detriment.
Electrical Appliances always require a lot of work partly because they are some of the main items brought in, but also because most of them require lengthy repair time. One old sewing machine was being worked on for the best part of the day. We had six people working on these and it was a continuous operation. So, thanks to Alan and Ben from Ecotech Services, Rudy from Molten Media Trust, and volunteers Lindsay, Mike, and Jack who worked tirelessly on these.
General Repairs – we are always lucky to have Lee taking care of these and ensuring that such things as umbrellas, toys, and a few electrical items were restored to their former glory.
Bicycles again Esteban from Fix Ur Ride was on hand with his trailer repairing bikes and offering tuition to the younger owners on how to do some of their own repairs.
Clothing. There is always a steady stream of people needing items of clothing repaired so Heather and Cheryn and their machines were kept steadily busy throughout the event.
Jewellery – last year several people requested that we add this, and we were lucky enough to have Sally from Warrens Agencies on hand to help a good number retain their precious items. We will certainly retain this feature in the future.
With large numbers of people and items for repair flooding into the room, we relied on great work from our volunteers for making sure repairs were registered, items ticketed, and directed to the correct station.
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