As Autumn kicks off at Ginninderry, so does a jam-packed schedule of events and community programs. There are exhibitions by local artists, weaving workshops, fitness classes and more! Not to mention Ginninderry’s annual Iftar event, bringing people of all cultures and backgrounds together. 

With events and activities for every interest, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with the community and make new friends.

 

COMMUNITY & FAMILY 

Ginninderry’s 5th Annual Community Iftar

Enjoy a night of celebration and togetherness at the 5th Annual Community Iftar event! An Iftar event is the important ‘breaking of the fast’ during the Muslim month of Ramadan. During the month, Muslims all around the world fast from dawn to dusk. 

Helping ACT and UnitingCare Kippax, supported by Ginninderry, invite you to join them for the breaking of the fast with a delicious dinner along with the opportunity to learn more about and share the blessings of Ramadan. 

Now in its fifth year, this is a free, family-friendly event, open to all ages, nationalities and faiths. Places are limited and registrations are essential for catering purposes.

Iftar at The Link is now sold out, and the first release tickets for the UnitingCare Kippax event sold out in record time, but watch out for a second release of these tickets.

Saturday 15 March, 6.45 pm to 9 pm | KippaxUniting Care, Hardwick Cres & Luke St, Holt ACT | More information here. 

 

Repair Café 2024

Held on the first Sunday of every month at The Link Building by SEE-Change and Kippax Uniting Church, this is your opportunity to work with repairers to learn how to mend anything from clothing, lamps, toasters, kettles, smartphones, and more.

Have nothing to repair? Head along to learn some new skills – like knitting, sewing, mending, and crocheting. It is fun, relaxing, social, and makes you feel good. All welcome, just drop in!

Sunday 2 March, 1 pm to 3:30 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

 

WORKSHOPS

Weaving Workshop series with Ronnie Jordan 

Immerse yourself in a series of fully guided weaving workshops, empowering you with a sense of connection and the opportunity to experience and heal through traditional culture. 

Join Ronnie from Culture On The Move for a five-week series of workshops where she will take you through the whole weaving process: from plant identification and collection to completion of woven works. There are limited spots – so get in quick! 

Sunday 2 March, 1 pm to 4 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

 

Silent Book Club @ Café Stepping Stone

Taking place monthly, this Silent Book Club is open to everyone, with no fees or age limits. You can engage with others as much or as little as you like! Unlike traditional book clubs, there’s no assigned reading or discussion, just a peaceful space to read your book among fellow book lovers.

Here’s how it works: arrive, settle in with a drink, and maybe share what you’re reading, spend a quiet, undisturbed hour reading, and then socialise (or continue reading if you prefer). Bring your current read, order your favourite beverage, and enjoy some uninterrupted reading time.

Sunday 16 March, 2 pm to 4 pm | Café Stepping Stone, Gullifer Street, Strathnairn | Register here.

 

Blueberries 

Blueberries is a dance, music and drama program for two-to-four year olds. The program is designed for toddlers to attend with their parents for an hour of high-energy fun. There’s no uniform, with little ones encouraged to dress up and express themselves! It’s family-friendly, with other siblings (i.e. babies in prams) welcome. 

Weekdays, dependent on term schedule | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

 

Bronze Casting Course 

Join renowned sculptor Alex Kosmos over three weekends to learn the basics of casting, direct wax modelling, investment moulding process, and bronze casting and finishing. This is an open workshop, tailored to instruct each individual to their own level of experience and consideration of the item to be cast.

Starts Saturday 15 March, 9 am til 2 pm | Strathnairn Arts, 90 Stockdill Drive, Strathnairn | Find out more here.

 

FITNESS AND MINDFUL MOVEMENT 

Fitness in The Park

Fitness class for all levels of fitness for the whole community. Join local resident Vince as he takes you through a group fitness class in the fresh air at Paddys Park.

Every Wednesday, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm and Sunday, 7.30 am – 8.30 am Paddy’s Park, Asimus Avenue, Strathnairn | Find out more here.

 

Tap into your zen with yoga classes

Get bendy during Thursday evenings at a yoga class! You don’t need any experience – just head along for the slow-flow class that will help melt away tension, build strength and mobility, and give you a chance to recharge. Take along a yoga mat, water bottle and comfy clothes.

Every Thursday, 6.45 pm – 7.45 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here.

 

West Belco Bike Bus 

Join a bunch of like-minded people and cycle into work. The West Belco Bike Bus is a group of people who cycle into work in a group, with a set route and timetable so it can pick up more ‘passengers’ along the way. 

Cycling is a quick, fun way to get to work while keeping fit and healthy, along with saving emissions from a car or bus commute. The West Belco Bike Bus starts off from Kippax shops, then cycles through to the Belconnen Town Centre, Civic, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and on to Barton. 

Monday 3 March 7 am – 9 am  | Meet at Kippax Fair, 26 Hardwick Crescent, Holt | More information here.

 

Roll your way into fitness 

Strap on your skates and join RollerFit instructors Matt, Amelia, and Zeb to learn the amazing style of roller dance! Roller dance, also known as rhythm skating, has deep roots in Black North American culture. This unique style combines different steps, turns and individual moves to get multiple skaters flowing and moving in sync. It’s a sure way to get fit!

Fridays between 6 pm and 7:30 pm | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

 

Evening Taekwon-Do to wind down after a busy day

If you want gentle exercise but not first thing in the morning, enjoy evening Taekwon-Do classes at The Link. The class is aimed at beginners of all ages from preschool age and over—adults are also most welcome and are encouraged to join in with their children. Of course, anyone with TKD experience is also very welcome.

With no experience necessary – the class will accommodate fitness levels of all sorts, from those with a high degree of fitness and flexibility to those who don’t. After all, we all have to begin somewhere!

Mondays between 6 pm – 7 pm | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here

 

Salsa Dance Classes by Move Me Studios 

Get your groove on with these free beginner classes, no partner or experience required. Bring your two left feet and enjoy a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Dance is a fantastic way to get fit, stay active and meet new friends. 

You don’t need to bring a partner, but feel free to take one along for a fun date night! Spots are limited – so make sure you book your spot. Did we mention it’s free? 

Sundays between 6 pm and 7:30 pm | Belco Arts Dance Studio, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | More information here.

 

EXHIBITIONS

Art Exhibition: Adrian Fallace Photography 

Immerse yourself in the work of Canberra photographer Adrian Fallace capturing some of the region’s most recognisable landscapes like you’ve never seen them before. Adrian has over 14 years of experience as a photographer, with his best works showcased at this free exhibition. The perfect outing for the amateur photographer in your life! 

On until Sunday 16 March | The Link, 1 McClymont Way, Strathnairn | More information here. 

 

Claire Osman: Threadology 

Threadology explores the intersection of the natural environment and the digital world through the medium of textile and punch-needle pieces. This exhibition features sculptural works that interpret nature while simultaneously reflecting the repetitive patterns found within data. The unique exhibition by fibre artist Claire Osman aims to provoke thought on the interconnectedness and contrasts between the natural and digital. 

On until Sunday 23 March | trathnairn Arts, 90 Stockdill Drive, Strathnairn | More information here. 

 

Neither Here Nor There 

Enjoy detailed portraits of Australia’s native flora and fauna through the work of artist Liz Faul. Having trained as a professional calligrapher in the UK, and over 23 years of experience as a practicing artist, Faul’s recent work celebrates native fauna through detailed portraits of birds, mammals and insects, combined with collaged papers. 

On until Sunday 23 March  | West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre | More information here.

 

3000 Days…and Counting 

The 2021 IPCC Report warned that we need to keep the global temperature below a 1.5° C rise by 2030. At that time…2030 was 3000 days away. This is an exhibition of artist Sharon Field’s epic challenge of a drawing/painting a day for 3000 days as a visual record of the plants we are in danger of losing due to climate change. 

Friday 7 February to Sunday 23 March  | West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre | More information here.