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FERTILITY GROUP: Having trouble conceiving naturally and feel alone? Fertility New Zealand - Taranaki Support Group is made up of people who understand first-hand the heartache of infertility and the ups and downs of fertility treatments. We meet on the second Wednesday evening of every month in a relaxed informal setting. New members men and women - are always welcome. For more information, contact Katie and Michelle on 027-8922996 or .
BIKE KITCHEN: Every Wednesday 5.30pm – 7pm and every Saturday 10am – 1pm, Escape Coffee Roaster, corner of Gill and Liardet St. Call in if you’d like to learn skills to help you fix your bike.
YOGA: Okato and Oakura Yoga and Pilates classes. Offered every day of the working week. Look on for the schedule and workshops or call Peggy 021 942 496.
AGE CONCERN: Age Concern Taranaki welcomes all people 65 years and over to attend the following activities. Mondays: Aqua Walking at the Aquatic Centre, phone office to register for sessions. Every second and fourth
Wednesday is Warm Up Wednesday, Sing-a-long, group participation and fun, followed by a soup and toast lunch, (gold coin donation) held at De Burghs Hall - 9 Lawry Street Moturoa 10am - 12.30pm. Thursdays 10 am - noon, Drop in Cafes, here at our office. The second Thursday of the month is Social Morning, morning tea, guest speakers and topics of interest. Ph 759 9196 for further information.
YOGA: Beginner classes at Strandon, 5.30-6.30pm, 7-8pm. Check out Facebook, Shandra Yoga Strandon or phone Sinead 027 8000386 for more information.
MOVEMENT CLASSES: Feldenkrais® ‘‘Awareness Through Movement’’ classes start again Thursday July 28 6-7pm. First class free. $72 for the 6-week term. Increase self awareness, improve breathing and posture, reduce stress & chronic pain. Contact Shona 06 7513136 or 021 029 27976.
NEW CLASSES: Tai Chi/Qigong, Bellblock Hall (by the pool). Every Monday 11.30am to 12.30pm. Starts Monday, August 8. Beginners welcome and suitable for all levels of fitness. For more information
contact Judi 0272682601 or HOUSIE: Join the friendly group playing Housie at Waimea Bowling Club, Wilton St, every second Tuesday. Next session July 26, 7.30pm start, free refreshments tea and coffee.
MAH JONG: Beach St Hall Fitzroy on Saturdays 1-4pm, $3 each includes cup of tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, come along and enjoy a friendly afternoon. For more information phone Betty 757 5913. ART and CRAFT MARKET: The Puke Ariki Art and Craft Market operates in Huatoki Plaza in New Plymouth every Saturday, weather permitting. Phone 027 319 9507 for more information.
FOOD BANK: Donations can be left at the New Plymouth Food Bank, which is across the road from St Mary’s Cathedral, behind the Peace Hall. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 2pm or a message can be left on the answerphone 758 2757 if you would like items picked up.
SPCA MARKET: Every Saturday till noon at The Mill carpark. New stallholders very welcome. Inquiries phone Terry 758 1867.
HYMNFEST: Come along and join in singing favourite hymns, old and new. Sunday July 31, 1.15pm at Brooklands Church, Bideford St, New Plymouth. $5 door charge.
SINGER SONGWRITERS: Friday July 29, New Plymouth Little
Theatre, Doors open 7pm, free entry. STUDENT STARS: Taranaki Youth Orchestra and New Plymouth Orchestra combine to present a Student Stars concert, featuring nine young Taranaki soloists playing concertos - on instruments ranging from piano to euphonium, recorder, marimba, classical guitar, and flute. Saturday August 13 at 7.30pm at the Theatre Royal. Tickets $10 available at Pianoworks, Palmers, or at the
door - cash sales only.
CLASSIC CONCERT: The Classical Guitar Society of New Plymouth extends a warm invitation to all to come and experience new sounds and indulge one’s senses in the colours and picturesque scenes painted by the flute and guitar of Duo Vela. Duo Vela performs enchanting music from across the seas, giving audiences a taste of the sounds, rhythms and cultures of different lands. Sunday July, 31 at the 4th Wall Theatre, 7.30pm. Door sales:
adults $25, students $10.
RIVERSIDE MUSIC GROUP: Meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month, at the Senior Citizen’s Hall, Warre Street, Waitara, at 7.30 pm. $3 entry. All welcome. Contact – Lorraine 067548464.
DRUMMING CLASSES: West African drumming classes, suitable for beginners and intermediate players begins Wednesday July 27 6.30-8.30pm. Learn how to play world rhythms on African djembe drums. No experience necessary and hireage of instruments is included. Contact or 0211492756 to register.
THE MIXTURE: Country Music Support Group NP. The Mixture (Country Music) entertains at the New Plymouth Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Liardet Street, NP, every Friday night 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Admit $3. Singers and musicians please come along with your song book and/or musical instrument. Become part of The Mixture. Contact Peter 06 753 6857. All welcome.