COMMUNITY NOTICES
WEDNESDAY
Run Walk, Napier every Wednesday, 6pm. Winter meet at Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Higgins St, Marewa and summer (daylight savings)meet at Napier City Rovers Clubrooms, Park Island. A friendly, non competitive club catering for all. Opportunity to socialise after with a drink. For more information email gandphulbert@gmail.com or info@runwalkhb.org.nz
Hawke’s Bay Comedy Open Mic Night first Wednesday of every month, 8pm, Paisley Stage, 17 Carlyle St, info on Facebook: me/ hawkesbaycomedy. Providing budding comedians with a safe place to strut their stuff. Come and give standup comedy a go or enjoy being entertained.
Spiritual Development: Discussion group, noon-1pm. Info: Jo, 021 261 1457. Parkinson’s Hawke’s Bay Exercise Classes: 10.30-11.30am, St Mary's Parish Centre, Osier Rd. Essential exercise for those living with Parkinson's. Qualified instructor. Members: $2 per class. Nonmembers: $5 per class. Info: 844-9135. Friends of Napier Library: All library members welcome to FONL meetings, third Wednesday each month, 5.15pm, temporarily at Beattie & Forbes Books, Bridge St, Ahuriri. Info: Susan 835-4363. Napier Spinning Club: Second and fourth Wednesday each month. Spinning and associated wool craft welcome. 9.30am -noon. Info: Beryl, 843-7682.
Circle Dancing: St Francis Church, Beach Rd, Haumoana, first Wednesday of month, 7.30-9pm. Gold coin entry. Info: 835-2122. HB Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club: Information, free wine and beer tastings, third Wednesday of month, Deaf Clubrooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Info: 876-0312 or visit wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz Probus Club of Ahuriri: Fourth Wednesday of the month. Fellowship and friendship for retired professional and businessmen. Westshore School Hall, 9.45am for morning tea. Info: David (845-4888) or Arthur (843-2378).
Friendship Club of Taradale: A men's club which meets the second Wednesday each month, 9.30am at the Taradale Club, for friendship, fun and fellowship. Info: Eric, 844-2712
Tamatea Floral Art Group: First Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, Tamatea Community Church, York Ave. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm to meet new people and enjoy all things floral. Info: Sue, 844-4122.
City of Napier Army Cadets: Parade night every Wednesday, except during school holidays. Recruiting nights January, February and second and third terms. Headquarters: Coote Rd, ex Army Drill Hall. Info: Lt Harley Benton, 027 367 7007 or harley.benton@cadetforces.org.nz Bridge: Learn to play at the Napier Bridge Clubrooms, Whitmore Park, Marewa. 7-9pm. Starts May 8. Info: Jane O'Brien, 833-6118 or napierbridge@xtra.co.nz
Napier Weaving Club: From 7pm. Also Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Club rooms, Latham St. Weaving, spinning, felting, knitting. Info: Glenis, 835-4104.
Plunket Single Parent Support Group: 1-2.30pm, Plunket Hub building, 62 Flanders Ave, Onekawa. Info: 870-5009.
Napier Toy Library & Bouncy Castle: Wednesdays, 9am-5pm (Saturdays, 9am12.30pm), Westshore School, Alfred St. Info: napiertoylibrary1@gmail.com or 021 026
06426.
Elderberry Book Chat: first Wednesday of every month, 10.30-11.30am, Napier Library.
Taradale Table Tennis Club: Wednesdays, April-September, 7.30pm. Bowls Omarunui Club Rooms, Lee Rd, Taradale. Five tables. Info: Mark (845-2206) or Eric (844-2712). Hawke’s Bay Modellers Club: first Wednesday of the month. Beginners welcome. Info: Alex Smith, 027 230 7725 or lighteningg3@gmail.com Napier Host Lions: First and third Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, Napier RSA. Meet new friends and help your community. Mixed club. Info: Wendy, 836-5331.
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club: Third Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale. Learn how to make wine, beer and liqueurs. Info: Brian, 876-0313 or wine-and-beer-hb.org.nz Newcomers Lunch Group: New to Hawke's Bay? Meet others from various nationalities at our popular lunches and events. Info: Shirley 873 7740 or Lynda 929-0033.
Bay View Bowling Club: 1pm, Onehunga Rd, Bay View. Free coaching. Info: Garry or Lynne Ravenwood, 843-1054.
Gamblers Anonymous: Is your gambling becoming a problem? 7pm, Greenmeadows Community Hall, Tait Drive. Info: 021 432 572.
Hip Hop Dance Classes: Bright Futures home-based care and learning is offering free hip hop dance classes for all children under 5 every Wednesday from 10.30-11am. No need to register, just turn up at the church building on corner of Morris Spence Ave and Wycliffe St, Onekawa.
Acapella Fellas: Male barbershop group. Meets Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Balmoral Retirement Village Hall, Balmoral St. Info: Roy, 844-2544.
Hip Hop For Under-5s: Free lessons. 10:30-11am, Napier Family Centre. Info: 843-7280.
Sands Hawke’s Bay: Pregnancy, baby and infant loss support. Meets first Wednesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm, Deco City Motor Lodge, Conference Room, 308 Kennedy Rd. Info: Kerry Debenham (markandkerry.debenham@gmail.com) or Deborah Biggs (djbiggs@xtra.co.nz). Bowls Omarunui: Roll-ups Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1.30pm through the summer season (September-April) and 1pm Wednesdays and Saturdays through winter. All welcome. Info: Jeanette Drieberg (845-1365) or Bill Smoothy (845-1329). Taradale Lions Club: Dinner meeting, second Wednesday of the month, 6pm, Taradale RSA. Supper meeting, fourth Wednesday of the month, 6.45pm, Taradale RSA. Info: Carla, 845-1323 or taradale@lionsclubs.org.nz Shake Rattle & Roll: A music and dance group for adults with intellectual disabilities to socialise and have fun. Each Wednesday, 10-11.15am. Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Rd, Maraenui. $3, includes morning tea (caregivers free). Info: Gail, 027 495 5172.
Essential Oils Workshop: Every Wednesday, 7pm. Free. Info: Lisa at Oily Vibes, 022 617 4705 or oilyvibesnz@gmail.com
Hawke’s Bay Aquarium Society: For those interested in fish-keeping of all types. Meets third Wednesday of each month at the National Aquarium. Info: secretary@hbas.org.nz or hbas.org.nz Meeanee Wednesday Badminton Club: 9-11.30am every Wednesday. Meeanee Indoor Sports Centre, Gavin Black St. New members welcome.
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Volunteering Hawke’s Bay: For all your volunteering requirements. Volunteer now by joining www.volunteeringhb.org.nz or call us on 06 873 3139, Level 5 215 Railway Road, Hastings.
Peoples Advocacy Society: Free service available to anyone seeking advice and assistance in dealing with WINZ, IRD and the general field of welfare. Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am-1.30pm. Info: 834-0206 or info@pashb.nz
BikeNZ Intro to Road & Everyday Cycling: Free cycle skills training for adults. Bookings essential. Info: Vicki Butterworth, BikeNZ, 845-9336 x 722 or email vicki.butterworth@bikenz.org.nz
St. Andrew’s Op Shop: 110 Charles St, Westshore. Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am-3pm. Great selection of clothes, linen, books, jigsaw puzzles, shoes and lots more. Info: 835-0116.
St Augustine’s Op Shop: Cnr Riverbend Rd and Latham St. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am-12.30pm.
Two Fold Op Shop: St Columba Church, Taradale. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 10am-4pm. Wheelchair access.
Napier & Hawke’s Bay SPCA Fetch Op Shop: 256 Emerson St. Open MondayFriday, 9am-4pm, Saturday, 9am-1pm. Assortment of items, including clothes, books, kitchenware and knickknacks.
Knox Op Shop: Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am-3.30pm. Clothing, shoes, books, kitchenware, linen, etc.
Napier Red Cross Shop: 128 Dalton St. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 10am-3pm.
Napier Red Cross Shop: 35 Cadbury Road, Onekawa, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Preloved clothing, shoes, linen, kitchenware, toys, etc.
Age Concern: 98 Taradale Rd, MondayFriday, 8am-3pm. Fun, social activities for seniors: luncheons, morning teas, Sit'n Be Fit, tai chi, BYO craft, shopping trips and outings. Info: 842-1346.
Age Concern Family Shoppe: 98 Taradale Rd, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-3.30pm. Clothing, bric-a-brac, etc. Donations kindly received. No electrical, please.
Salvation Army Family Stores: 120 Carlyle St, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm; 96 Gloucester St, Greenmeadows, Monday-Friday, 8.30am4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm; 273 Gloucester St, Taradale. Monday-Friday, 9am-4.30pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm. To arrange pickup: 835-7140, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Free Advice: Citizens Advice Bureau Napier for free confidential information and advice on any subject. Mon- Fri 9.am – 4pm, Saturday 9.am – 11.am no appointment necessary. We also have a one on one support service to help you apply online to immigration just call for a one hour appointment. FREE Justice of the Peace service Mon-Wed 10am-12.pm Thurs-Fri 1pm-3pm .
Saturday Lawyer clinic 9.30am – 10.30am no appointment necessary. Tel: 06 835 9664, 126 Hastings Street, Napier South. Email: napier@cab.org.nz Website: www.cab.org.nz.
Plunket Practical Parenting Nest (formally Plunket Karitane Family Centre): - Plunket Community Hub, 62 Flanders Ave. Wednesday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm. Crawlers: Thursday, 10am-noon. New Parents: Friday, 9.30-11.30am. Info: 870-5009.
Plunket Kids2Kids op shop: located in Plunket Hub building, 62 Flanders Ave, Onekawa. Good-quality secondhand kids' clothes (0-12yr). Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm. Info: 870-5010 or harriet.wall@plunket.org.nz
SPACE sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Discussions on child development and relevant parenting topics, music and movement, play and socialising. Info: Nic, 876-8448 or nicburkin@gmail.com Meeanee Playgroup: Preschoolers to learn through play. $2 per family. Info: 844-4297. Playcentre Sessions: Info: Pip, 878-5908, or playcentre.org.nz
Faraday Centre: Technology Museum, open Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am-1pm; Sat, 9-11.30am. Info: 844-7468.
Legacy Family Tree: Tuition and help available through meetings, phone and email. Info: Diane, 877-3141.”
Meeanee Badminton Club: Seniors: Monday: 7.30-9.30pm; Wednesday: 9-11.30am; Thursday: 7.30-10pm; Juniors: Thursday: 5.30-7pm. Info: Vaughan or Kate, 870-7307.
Napier City Petanque Club: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 1pm. Nelson Park (off Kennedy Rd). Beginners welcome. Free practice boules. Full facilities available. Info: Pam Fuller, 835-9751.
SeniorNet Napier: Offering the opportunity for older adults (50+) to enter the world of computers in a relaxed and enjoyable way among a similar age group. Friendly, small classes (five students) in weekly two-hour lessons covering many aspects of computing. For membership and course applications: 844-2601.
Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay: Free confidential information, support and advocacy. Napier Community Hub, 62 Raffles St. Info: epilepsy.org.nz or 835-5537.
Napier Bridge Club: Mondays, 1.30pm and 7.15pm; Tuesdays, 7.15pm; Thursdays, 7.30pm. Info: Annette Hagan, 835-5179 or napierbridge.org.nz
3-1-2: Exercise method for people with chronic heart condition. Acu-clinic, 33 Coventry Ave, Tamatea. Gold coin donation. Info: 844-4858 or 021 188 0579.
Taradale RSA: Holds a $14 lunch each pension day. Lunch from noon. All welcome. Info: 844-4808
Hawke’s Bay Embroidery Groups: Info: Alison, 844-4992.-
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Brain Injury Association HB: Liaison service, advocacy, education, support and lifestyle programmes for people with brain injuries, their whanau and carers. Info: 878-6875, emergency contact 027 536 6345, email liaison@braininjuryhb.co.nz or visit braininjuryhb.co.nz
Gamblers Anonymous: Is your gambling becoming a problem? We are starting a Gamblers Anonymous group for Hawke's Bay. All welcome. Info: phone or text 021 432 572.
Epilepsy Hawke’s Bay: Information and support available for those living with epilepsy, their families and communities. Info: Jenny, 835-5537 or 027 308 8971. Hawke’s Bay Families of Deaf Children: Run by families of deaf children, this group provides opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Info: HBFDCInc@gmail.com, 027 242 3323 or Facebook.
Big Brothers Big Sister of Hawke’s Bay: Needs male or female mentors aged between 18-80, to spend one hour a week with a child who needs a friend. Info: Patricia Small, 022 581 2965, patricia@bbbs.nz or bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz
Get Smart Fast: Year 2-Year 11 tutoring in maths, English and science. Home school support. Living Waters Church. Bookings essential. Info: Sharon, text 022 165 9702 or ring 835-5328.
THURSDAY
Napier Girls’ High School Old Girls Association: Meets third Thursday of each month. All ex-Napier Girls' High School students welcome. Info: 844-5900.
Napier Al-Anon Family Group: To help families of alcoholics. 7.30pm. Trinity Methodist Church, Clive Square East. Info: 845-4720.
Taradale Rotary Club: 5.30-7.30pm in the Rotary Lounge, Taradale Town Hall, for meeting and meal. Info: www.taradalerotary.co.nz
Scrabble: Every Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm. Info: 845-1685.
Hawke’s Bay Parents Centre Childbirth Education courses: Havelock North and Napier. Learn about the practical elements of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. Info: 835-3743 or hawkesbayantenatal@gmail.com. Visit parentscentre.org.nz/hawkes-bay.
Bay Autism Support Group: Info: 843-5737 or jo.b@slingshot.co.nz Crawlers Group: 10am, Plunket Community Hub, 62 Flanders Ave. Info: 870-5009.
Post-Natal Depression Group: 1-2.30pm, as required. Plunket Community Hub, 62 Flanders Ave. Info: 870-5009.
Scouts: Greendale/Tamatea Scout Group, boys and girls aged 5.5-18.5. Info: Gavin Menzies, 845-1621, or scouts.org.nz Zonta Club of Hawke’s Bay: Women's group focusing on advancing the status of women and girls through service and advocacy. Meets fourth Thursday of month, 5.30pm, at Golflands, Mangateretere. Info: hawkesbay@zonta.org.nz or 021 255 5181. Napier Garden Club: Meets first Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, in the Tamatea Community Church at the Tamatea end of York Ave. Casuals are $3 per night. Info: Gaynor Comley, 843-4108.
Napier Air Training Corps: Every Thursday, Army Hall, Coote Rd. Taking new entrants aged 13-16 during the first school term. Info: 834-1389 and leave a message or facebook.com/13Squadron Hawke’s Bay Community Law Centre Free Legal Clinic: Every Thursday, 9am-2.30pm, Community Link Office, Vautier Lane. For appointment: 878-4868.
Yoga for Health: Evening classes in Taradale. Tuesday evening classes also available. Info: Janette, 845-3053 or Janette.L@xtra.co.nz Hawke’s Bay Community Choir: Sing for joy in a non-auditioned choir with professional song leader. World music, popular songs, rounds. No music reading. Every Thursday during term time. 7-8.30pm, Clive Community Hall. $5 per week. Info: Cathy Kingston phone 844 8099. Email sing4joy.nz@gmail.com or just come to sing.