CLUBS
SENIORS MEET: New Plymouth Seniors (formerly RSA) caters for those aged over 55. Members meet at La Mer Lounge at the Pukekura Raceway every second Tuesday from 1-4pm and play euchre, 500, indoor bowls, etc. Free parking. Contact Graham Morris on 753 6805 or Barbara Cruden Wood on 751 0977.
TASMAN CLUB: Tasman Club. Mahjong Mondays 1.30pm; Cards 1.30pm and pool Wednesdays 7pm; Golf croquet winter play Tuesdays 9.30am, Thursdays and Sundays 1.30pm. Buffet meals available Fridays from 6.30pm. Book now for your Christmas or other function. Phone 758 5186. SOCIAL TENNIS: Waitara tennis club social tennis is starting October 18, 7pm. Come along for a couple hours on a Tuesday evening for fun and exercise. Enter a team or for more information phone Marie 7547329, or 0274570050. TWILIGHT CROQUET: New Plymouth Croquet Club will be starting Twilight Croquet on October 5, 5–7.30 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and try this sport during the summer evenings. Inquiries Peter 7535171 or Susan 7588487.
DANCE FIT CLASS: A fun one-hour class focusing on cardio and toning to music such as hip hop, rock, African, pop. Something for everyone and all abilities. Saturdays at 9am, Fitzroy School hall, Sackville St. $5 cash entry. Facebook: ‘‘Dance Fitness InMotion’’ - Phone: Pip 021 408 017.
GOLF CROQUET: West End Croquet Club, from September-April, golf croquet Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On Tuesday and Wednesday names must be in by 8.45am for a 9am start and on Saturday, put names in by 12.45pm for a 1pm start. Games are approximately 45 minutes long and morning\afternoon tea is provided. The club has spare mallets for anybody wishing to have a game and we ask that flat shoes are worn. Access to the club is via the Churchill Heights road entry. New members are most welcome. Contact Janet Durdle 753 5130.
LEARN TAEKWONDO: New Plymouth Taekwondo (& Hapkido) Club is a member of the World Taekwondo Federation and practises a combination traditional Taekwondo, competition fighting, and the highly practical self-defence of Kuk Jae Hapkido. Classes are Monday and Wednesday 6pm to 8pm at the Fred Tucker Memorial Community Center, Bell Block; for ages 8 years and above. Contact Master Steve Drummond nptc@slingshot.co.nz or 027 949 1773.
TENNIS: Holiday Programme at Pukekura Park Tennis Club, Monday October 3 – Friday 7 from 9am. Join for a day or the whole week. Beginners and non-members are very welcome. A great way to give tennis a go, or to get ready for the new season. For more information and to register please go to www.blitztennis.co.nz.
GOLF CROQUET: Tasman Club.
Easy parking and access at end of Hobson St. Thursdays, Sundays, 1.30 pm weather permitting. Curious or ‘‘maybe’’ players most welcome. Enjoy a game of strategy and gentle outdoor exercise on seaside greens. Mallets provided, please wear flat shoes. $5 green fee. Contacts, 758 6555, or 757 4110.
MARTIAL ARTS: Shorinji Kempo is a practical and effective Japanese self-defence martial art for all ages and abilities. Instructed by a 6th Dan branch master, we train three times a week in the St Mary’s Cathedral Peace Hall: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday’s from 3 to 5pm. Contact Peter ph 027 480 9761 www.shorinjikempo.co.nz. CROQUET: New Plymouth Croquet Club; Club days are Golf Croquet Tuesday 9am -midday; Wednesday 9am – 4pm; Friday 9am –midday: Association Croquet Tuesday 12.45 – 4pm; Friday 12.45 – 4pm; Saturday 12.45 – 4pm. New members young or old are welcome to come and try. Inquiries Phone Peter 7535171 or Margaret 7549372
WALK OR JOG: New Plymouth Joggers and Walkers Club meets every Wednesday, 5.30pm, meet at Pukekura Park Gates, every Sunday, 8am, meet at Bellringer Cricket Pavillion. More info at www.npjoggers-walkers.co.nz.
TABLE TENNIS: West End Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm every Monday. St Joseph’s Scout Hall, Calvert Rd. All welcome.
CROQUET: The summer season of the New Plymouth Croquet Club has started. New members are very welcome. For details contact club captains Peter ph7535171 or
Margaret ph 7539377.
BADMINTON: Central Badminton Club, Mondays, 7.30pm, Star gym, Tukapa St. Contact Andrew 022 0855790; Raj 027 85925687.
TABLE TENNIS: Central Table
Tennis Club, Thursdays, 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall, Liardet St, New Plymouth. $3 adults, $2 school students, (correct change would be appreciated) or join the club $50 adults, $40 students and family concessions available. Bring your own bat if you have one, some club bats available. All Welcome.
JUDO: This is designed to be practised by all ages - both male and female. All are welcome. Classes are held 6.30 - 8.30pm each Friday in the Moturoa School Hall, at 45 Pioneer Rd during school term. Contact Danny Hall 022 029 5083 or email danny@themarketingtree.co.nz for more info.
AIKIDO: This is a practical martial arts self-defence system for people aged 12 years and over. It is designed to be practised by both males and females. . Classes are held 6.30 - 8.30pm each Tuesday at 169 Devon St East (upstairs) during school term. Contact Danny Hall 022 029 5083 or email danny@themarketingtree.co.nz for more info.
KUNG FU: The Kung Fu School specialises in classes for children, teens and adults. Our overall aim is to help you: Lose weight and get fit, learn to defend yourself and others, have greater confidence in your abilities, reduce your stress and gain more focus, set and achieve your goals, make new friends and be part of something unique. First lesson is free. Monday and Wednesday: Children - (7yrs+) 6-7pm; Teens and adults - 7-8.30pm. Spotswood Primary School Hall. Contact: Matthew Deihl, 022 0411 251 Email: newplymouth@shaolinkungfu.co.nz. KICKBOXING: Hurricanes Freestyle Kickboxing Train every Tuesday and Thursday at Bell Block Hall. Freestyle kickboxing is a mixture of karate, tae kwon do and western boxing techniques. Junior classes are 6pm7pm and adults are 7pm-8pm. Cost is $5 per session and first session free. Contact Gavin on 021 1217079 or yghughes@hotmail.com for more info
10-PIN BOWLING: All welcome to join our friendly group every fortnight on Friday afternoons for fun, fellowship and a cuppa. Join members of the New Plymouth Widow and Widowers and Friends group. Contact Lynette 751 3346 Or Esme 758 5805.
10-PIN BOWLING: 50 Forwards meet every Wednesday at 9.30am start at Bowlarama for 10 Pin Bowling. For fun and friendship. Discount prices. Phone Errol 7574757 SOCIAL RIDE: Ladies walkway social ride: Join Creena and friends every Tuesday from 10.30am. This ride leaves from the carpark at the bottom of Buller St and heads along the Coastal Walkway to the Port or Bell Block Cycle Park. Road or mountain bikes welcome. Helmets must be worn and remember your coffee money for a cuppa at the end of the ride. Contact Creena for more information on 027 464 1551. CYCLING: Every Tuesday, the Latte Ladies Road Cycling Group, departs from Vivian St, 50 metres down from the corner of Morley St at 9am then collects other riders at Mangorei Rd lights at about 9.10am, finishes with coffee around 11am. Full route is 50 55 km. For more information, contact Pam Coe on 027 475 8131 or 06 758 1313.
BMX: Every Sunday NP BMX Club, Hickford Park, Bell Block. Registrations from 10am, racing from 11am.