Risingholme at 80: A timely look back
2024 has been a big year for Risingholme Community Centre. An 80th anniversary is a significant milestone for any organization, and it has given us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our...
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Exhibition Recap- Rise Up: Celebrating 80 Years of Creativity at Risingholme
From the 13-15th September 2024, Risingholme played host to an exhibition showcasing tutor and learner works. Drawing on artworks created across several creative disciplines like pottery, patchwork, visual arts, Zentangle,...
Have a Go Day: Discovering the joy of trying something new
It was all go at Risingholme last week with ‘Have a Go Day’ in full swing. We welcomed over 120 new learners to Risingholme as they participated in short course taster sessions throughout the...
Christchurch Heritage Festival recap: Our stories of living and learning
Heritage Festival officially wrapped up over labour weekend and we were thrilled to be able to run our homestead and garden tours as part of this year’s celebrations!
Over two days we welcomed members...
Heritage Week Park and Homestead tours
What began in 1864 as a homestead and grounds for a number of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s prominent families has now become a special place for the community to gather and learn for almost 80 years!
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