What's On
Programme and Dates for 2026
Series Number | Topic | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Series 1 | Environmental Awareness | Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2,9 |
Series 2 | Transforming Christchurch | March 30, April 13, 20, May 4, 11 |
Series 3 | Telling Stories Through Images | June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 |
Series 4 | Hot Spots | July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Series 5 | Justice and The Law | September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 |
End of Year | Pot Pourri | November 2, 9, 16 |
Current Speaker Series
Feb 9 | Professor Ian Shaw DSc, PhD, FRSC, FRCPath,
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, UC. | The Life and After-Life of Plastics. Professor Shaw is an expert on many topics including toxicology, food safety and microplastics. |
Feb 16 | Judith Lofley, Kelp Artist. | Kelp - Art, Science and Climate Solutions, Exploring the Interface between Art and Science and Creating a Kelp Conscious Future. Judith has a background in teaching, research and writing. |
Feb 23 | Dr John Campbell PhD, University of London, BSc (Hons) UC. Now retired. | Marine Archaeology Lessons Learned. Dr Campbell has studied many shipwrecks around the world and these will be the focus of today's talk. |
Mar 2 | Kate Whyte, botanist and past trustee of Banks Peninsular Conservation Trust. | Kate is passionate about protecting and restoring the natural splendour of Banks Peninsular – its plant communities, bird song and wild life. |
Mar 9 | Dr Rod Carr PhD, MA, MBA.
Scholar, businessman,
administrator in public and
private sectors.
Formerly Vice Chancellor UC | Climate change: Coming, Ready or Not. Dr Carr was president of the Climate change Commission for five years. |
Movie and Walking
Movie
The movie group meets on the first Monday between series to watch a movie in a local cinema with tea/coffee/lunch together before or after. Details will be emailed to members the previous week. All members are welcome.
Next Movie:
The Movie on Monday16th March is Tenor, My Name Is Pati.
It’s on at the Deluxe Cinema at the Tannery at 10am. If you’d like to go please book your own tickets and as it’s likely to be popular, we suggest you book promptly.
There is free tea and coffee before the movie.
The movie is highly recommended by reviewers.
Tenor, My Name is Pati follows brothers Pene and Amitai Pati rise from singing in church halls to success with trio Sol3 Mio and International opera debuts. The documentary was shot across seven countries, including Samoa, the siblings' birthplace. Behind-the-scenes and backstage moments are intermingled with family home video revealing the charisma, culture and determination that shaped their remarkable careers.
Any queries, please contact Jill Halliburton 02102267556 or Pam Craig 0212637186
Walking
A between-series walk which is approximately 1 hour duration around different parts of Christchurch with coffee afterwards at a nearby cafe. This walk is held on the second Monday during the break between series. An email is sent to all Godley members giving details of the meeting place and time. Details of the next walk will be listed under 'What's On' closer to the time
Latest between-series walk coming up........
Monday 23 March: Red Zone revisited
Meet at 9.45am in Harvey Terrace (left off Fitzgerald Ave coming from Bealey
Ave) Walk through updated red zone
Coffee at Riverlution on the way back
Estimated 3 to 4 km walk
No walk if wet
All members are welcome.
Liz Swallow - liz.swallow@xtra.co.nz
Jan Cleave - janandnevcleave@xtra.co.nz
Places of Interest
