# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: GARDENS, BICYCLES AND BLOOMERS: DRESS REFORM AND WOMEN'S FREEDOM

JOIN US AT TE WHARE WAIUTUUTU KATE SHEPPARD HOUSE FOR AN ENGAGING EXPLORATION OF THE DRESS REFORM MOVEMENT DURING THE CHRISTCHURCH HERITAGE FESTIVAL.

Through a presentation by Helen Osborne and a display of historical garments, discover how practical clothing transformed women's ability to garden, cycle, work, and participate more freely in public life. From cumbersome skirts and corsets to more practical attire, explore how dress reform opened new possibilities for recreation, horticulture, health, and independence, while supporting wider movements for social change.

Following the talk, guests will enjoy a traditional Devonshire morning tea in the beautiful surroundings and garden.  Guests are also welcome to explore the New Zealand Portrait Gallery’s current exhibition Self Portrait: Jo Torr and gift shop.

A collaborative Heritage Festival event presented by the Canterbury Horticultural Society and Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House.

HERITAGE FESTIVAL
We are pleased to offer this event during the Christchurch Heritage Festival 2026, Friday 16 to Monday 26 October (Labour Day) 2026.
Connections - The theme this year developed from anniversaries relating to the expansion of infrastructure and communications in the city of Ōtautahi-Christchurch and the Waitaha-Canterbury region, the change and development brought about by wider connections.
The place we live in continues to change and the connections we make shape our future. Through sharing our stories, we better understand our environment, the landscape, the people and the place.

Date: Saturday 24 October 10am - 12pm
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House [https://www.visitheritage.co.nz/visit/upper-south-island/te-whare-waiutuutu-kate-sheppard-house]
Price: $45 Members ($55 Non-Members)or bundle with a CHS Membership for $105

A CHS Membership can save you up to 30% off workshops and courses AND provides great discounts at local retailers [https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/member-discounts/] as well as FREE attendance at our Monthly Meeting, Garden Life. [https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/garden-life/]
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/gardens-bicycles-and-bloomers-dress-reform-and-womens-freedom-talk/200030474008116
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, meetups, exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 83 Clyde Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
- **lat**: -43.52375
- **long**: 172.58846
- **full address**: 83 Clyde Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand, 83 Clyde Rd, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand, Christchurch

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk being held?
  - **A:** Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 83 Clyde Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand, 83 Clyde Rd, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand, Christchurch.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk?
  - **A:** Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk is organized by Canterbury Horticultural Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gardens, Bicycles and Bloomers: Dress Reform and Women's Freedom - talk sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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