Riverside Pool

An Adventure in Art is a vibrant community arts festival taking place at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre from 12-20 September 2026, bringing together 14 participating art, cultural, performance, and community groups from across the Nelson Tasman region.
The programme celebrates creativity in all its forms through exhibitions, live demonstrations, performances, storytelling, music, floral art, quilting, miniature art, cake decorating, and interactive cultural experiences. The event has been fully programmed, with venues, schedules, workshops, exhibitions, and registration processes confirmed.
Participating groups include Art Group Nelson, Pastel Artists of Nelson, Nelson Quilters, Nelson Youth Choir, Celtic Pipe Band Inc., Tasman Tellers, Stoke Seniors Art Group, Stoke Seniors Choir, Experience India, and others, all contributing unique experiences for visitors.
In addition, the festival features Open Studios opportunities where visitors can meet artists and learn about their creative processes, culminating in a Family Whānau Fun Day that celebrates community participation, creativity, connection, and artistic expression.
A huge thanks to Nelson City Council and CLM for supporting this programme and allowing us to put it on.

TUESDAY 18 AUGUST: COME TO SWIM WEARING PINK OR STEEL TO ENTER FOR A DONATION TO PINC OR STEEL. 👟👛👙🦭🐙⛓️‍💥🩷🩶

🏊 SWIMMER OF THE MONTH 🏊

Huge congratulations to Nick Mardle , our Swimmer of the Month, and the very first adult to take home this award! 🎉

Nick is at the pool practicing every chance he gets, and it shows. He never misses a class, always gives his absolute best, and has this wonderful way of making friends with everyone around him.

Honestly, he's become a bit of a local legend at the pool — everyone knows Nick!

We love having him in classes and couldn't think of a more deserving first adult winner.

Congratulations, Nick, keep making waves! 🌊💙

🌊 This Saturday, July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day 🌊

If you get into trouble in the water, your first move could save your life: FLOAT FIRST.

✅ Tilt your head back, ears under water
✅ Relax and breathe normally
✅ Spread your arms and legs
✅ Let your body do the work — don't panic, don't fight it

Everybody floats a little differently, and that's okay. The goal is to know your float before you ever need it.

Take a minute this week to watch, share, and talk to your family about floating, it really can be the difference between a scare and a tragedy. 💙

📅 Come practice with us

🎨 If you're in Stoke, make sure you stop by the Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre and check out the stunning art display being projected onto the building.

It's a fantastic community display that's well worth seeing if you're in the area. Don't miss it! 🌟

🎨🌈 Congratulations to Sylvie, the winner of our colouring competition! 🌈🎨

Sylvie’s masterpiece was judged by a real artist and stood out for its engaging composition and fantastic use of colour. Her creativity, attention to detail, and artistic flair made her entry a deserving winner!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and shared their amazing artwork with us. We loved seeing all of the colourful creations and the imagination behind each one.

Well done, Sylvie – we hope you’re proud of your winning artwork! 🏆✨