In The Loop

Home
New Zealand
Timaru
In The Loop

In The Loop - A monthly publication of Timaru Community News

16/12/2025

The community have rallied and a replacement Christmas tree is up on the piazza. Details on how you can help decorate the tree will be on the Council page tomorrow.

Big thanks to Gordon Handy for procuring the tree, Peter Hardie, Fabtech and Hilton Haulage for getting it up. The Christmas spirit is alive in Timaru.

07/12/2025

🌟 Thank You to All Our Amazing Followers! 🌟

We just wanted to take a moment to say how grateful we are for each and every one of you. Your support, likes, shares, and kind messages mean the world to us. 💛

Thanks for being part of our community, cheering us on, and helping us grow. We couldn’t do this without you!

Here’s to many more moments, memories, and milestones together. 🙌✨

26/11/2025

Welcome to the December Issue of In The Loop. We hope you enjoy reading this and look forward to receiving your ideas and articles. 😀
https://tinyurl.com/y3z77yhb

20/11/2025

🎄✨ Save the Date for a Magical Christmas Evening! ✨🎄
Join Timaru District Choir for a heart-warming festive concert, The Night Before Christmas, featuring the enchanting premiere of Jan Hill’s “Magnus and Maungati’s Christmas.”
📍 St Mary’s Church, Geraldine
📅 30th November 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎟 Door Sales:
• $15 Adult
• $8 Student
• Under 12 — FREE
Immerse yourself in beautiful choral music, local storytelling, and the true spirit of the season. A perfect way to begin the Christmas celebrations with family and friends!
🎶❤️ We can’t wait to share this special night with you.

05/11/2025

Get ready for a bonnie afternoon of Scottish fun! 🎶🇸🇨

The Timaru Scottish Society invites you to our St. Andrew’s Day Variety Concert — a lively mix of music, dance, laughter, and good company for everyone! 💃🕺🎻

📅 Sunday 30th November | 2pm (doors open 1:30pm)
📍 Scottish Hall, 20 Barnard Street, Timaru CBD
🎟️ Adults & kids $5 | Under 6 FREE | Family of 4 just $15!

Enjoy an afternoon packed with entertainment, plus afternoon tea and a raffle with great prizes! 🍰🎁

Bring your friends, your family, and your best Scottish spirit — all are welcome! 💙

30/10/2025

🌞💦 Summer is almost here — and that means pool season! 💦🌞

We’re excited to announce that the Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre (CBay) Outdoor 50m Pool and our District Pools in Pleasant Point, Temuka, and Geraldine will be open for the summer season from November 14! 🏊‍♀️

Come along, hop in, and cool down — it’s the perfect way to enjoy the warmer days ahead!

📅 Opening Date: November 14
📍 Locations: CBay Timaru, Pleasant Point, Temuka & Geraldine

📸 Check out the image below for all the details!

28/10/2025

Welcome to the November Issue of In The Loop. We hope you enjoy reading this and look forward to receiving your ideas and articles. 😀
https://tinyurl.com/2swjnujk

20/10/2025

🎶 South Canterbury Pipe Band Championships – You're Invited! 🥁🎵

Come along and experience the sights and sounds of traditional pipe band music at the South Canterbury Pipe Band Championships!

📍 Venue: Geraldine High School
📅 Date: Monday, 27th October
🕣 Time: From 8:50 AM

Enjoy a full day of music, rhythm, and Scottish flair as talented pipe bands from across the region compete in this exciting event. Whether you're a piping enthusiast or just looking for something different to do – this is a fantastic day out for all ages!

🎉 Entry is free – bring your friends, family, and picnic chairs and make a day of it!

We’d love to see you there!

17/10/2025

🚶‍♀️🌏 LAP THE MAP FOR DIABETES – TIMARU 2025 🌏🚶‍♂️
Sunday, 19 October | 1:30–4:00 PM | Caroline Bay

Join the Lions Clubs of South Canterbury for a fun, self-paced community walk starting from the Lions Train! Every step counts toward our national goal – walking the 15,000 km coastline of New Zealand to raise awareness for diabetes.

💙 1 in 4 Kiwis is affected by diabetes or pre-diabetes. Let's walk together for change!

✅ Flat, mobility-friendly walk
✅ Gold coin donation
✅ Free blood sugar checks
✅ Raffles, afternoon tea, info stalls & more
✅ Rain or shine – bring the whole whānau!

📍Bring a chair, your walking shoes, and help us make a difference – one step at a time.
Lions – caring for our community, one event at a time!

13/10/2025

Keep this date free and book your table now. Come and celebrate 75 years. 🙂

29/09/2025

Updated information has just come to hand regarding Timaru Bowling Club Social Nights. Please note the change of dates. 🙂

25/09/2025

Correction & Apology
I want to sincerely apologise for an error in the latest issue of In The Loop regarding the Multiple Sclerosis Garden Walk
Due to an oversight on my part, I included outdated information from a previous year's email, stating that ticket numbers would go into a draw and that prizes could be collected on the day. Unfortunately, that is not the case this year, and I deeply regret the confusion this has caused.
I take full responsibility for the mistake and I’m truly sorry to the organisers and our readers for the misinformation.
To help set the record straight, I’ve included a photo below with the correct and updated information for this year. Please feel free to share it so we can make sure everyone has the right details.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of In The Loop and our community events.

Address

Timaru
7910

Website

http://facebook.com/inthelooptimaru

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when In The Loop posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company in Timaru?