Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club
Founded November 1964 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Aims: bring together people interested in geology, mineralogy and lapidary work for enjoyment and education; study of gemstones, fossils, minerals, preparation/setting/display. Owns clubrooms at 110 Waltham Road for meetings and activities. Holds 10 meetings per year (Feb-Nov) plus December social function. Monthly general meetings on second Thursday Feb-Nov at 7:30pm. Workshops Tuesdays and Fridays evenings. Micro mineral meetings Tuesdays 7pm. Field trips and events as announced in newsletters.
All About Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club
Founded in November 1964, the Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club has built a strong reputation in Christchurch for bringing together people with an interest in geology, mineralogy and lapidary work. The club focuses on enjoyment and education through the study of gemstones, fossils and minerals, along with the preparation, setting and display of specimens.
About the Venue
The club owns its own clubrooms at 110 Waltham Road in Sydenham, Christchurch, providing a dedicated space for meetings and activities in the local Canterbury community. This central location supports regular gatherings that suit members from across the region.
Getting Involved at Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club
The club runs ten general meetings each year from February to November, held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. Workshops take place on Tuesday and Friday evenings, while micro mineral meetings are held on Tuesdays at 7pm. A social function is organised each December, and field trips and events are announced through the club newsletter.
- Established November 1964 in Christchurch
- Clubrooms at 110 Waltham Road, Sydenham
- Monthly general meetings February to November
- Workshops on Tuesdays and Fridays
- Micro mineral meetings Tuesdays at 7pm
- Field trips and events as announced in newsletters
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