WOODGLEN STUDIOS NEWS

December 2026 for the Royal Court & Desert scenes…

We are assembling actors & actresses for the Queens Papillion Court.

If you are interested in being part of the Royal Court & the intrigues of the highest Royal Court in all the lands - please contact me & get your costuming ready.

Break a Leg!

INVITATION

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Celebrate Susan Miller Thorpe (nee Waller Baxter’s) life and passing.

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WHAT: Funeral - Susan Miller’s 84 years.

WHY: To thank God & see off mum after our experience on this beautiful river of life with my sister Tamara!

WHERE: St Ninnians Presbyterian Church 5 Puriri St, Riccarton

https://www.stninians.godzone.net.nz/

WHEN: 13.00PM (1PM), Saturday 11th of July 2026

WHOM: Friends & family of the deceased SUSAN MARY MILLER THORPE (nee WALLER BAXTER)

HOW: Warm up for winter with a Hot Drink & a Snack to follow - maybe even some 00% mulled wine.

Wake details to follow - possibly at Woodsend.

Guests at the Lumiere Cinema Christchurch were entertained recently by the arrival in New Zealand of Cannes Film Festival officianado David Blake straight off the plane from London for a Film Premiere of Sam Miller’s documentary “Our Man in Cannes - the David Blake Story”.

The film which is a a rollicking yarn follows David Blake, in a behind the scenes expose of the Cannes Film Festival; it’s History & the many funny/interesting stories that David has witnessed in over 54 years of being at the market edge of the cinema industry.

Guests arrived by London Black Cab for a Five Kingdoms Bijou Cocktail and an amazing night for Cantabrians & London Establishment.

A news website for the Enfield Awards with all of the winners.

http://www.commonwealthawards.org.uk

Congratulations Award Winners for the New Year!!

https://tinyurl.com/4z6vysuc

“The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work has contributed significantly to culture, heritage and public life in Canterbury and across the Commonwealth. Now in their third year, the awards aim to address long-standing gaps in public recognition for excellence across disciplines including the arts, science, architecture and community preservation. Among the 2025 recipients, Isla Charlotte-York was honoured for Lifetime Services to Cinema in Australasia, with the award presented at the Enfield Tavern in the township of Enfield, North Otago……” Daily Telegraph