HAWERA

SCHOOL HOLIDAY BADMINTON: Friday July 22, TSB Hub, Hawera, beginners 10am – 1pm, intermediates 1pm – 4pm, one child $20 for one session, second child from same family $15 for one session. For children aged between 7 – 16 years. Presented by Taranaki Badminton in conjunction with Sport Taranaki. Bring food and drink, nonmarking shoes, and a racquet if you have one (not essential). Inquiries to Raj at Sport Taranaki raj@sporttaranaki.org.nz or phone 06 759 0930 extn 722.

EXHIBITION: Hawera Camera Club presents Photographs by members and Kevin Bone, to August 6 at Lysaght Watt Art Gallery 4 – 6 Union Street, Hawera Monday to Friday 10

– 4, Saturday 10 -1pm.

GOOD MARRIAGES GETTING BETTER: Enrol in the Alpha

Marriage Course, starting Friday 29 July, 7.30-9pm. A fun course where over seven weeks you learn practical tools to negotiate differences and build a great marriage. There is NO group work and no one is expected to share anything with anyone else, but their partner. For married couples and those in long term partnerships. $20 per couple. More information, ph Paul or Heather 278

5004, 021 1891219 or 021 1810881. CROQUET: Park croquet club (next to warehouse). Come and enjoy golf croquet open all year, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday at 1 pm weather permitting. New members welcome. LAWN BOWLS: Winter coaching at Hawera Bowling Club fortnightly on July 24 and August 7, weather permitting. Cost is $5 per session, all new or current bowlers welcome. Please register with Faye Hopkins 06 2785243.

RACECOURSE MARKET: At the

Hawera Racecourse, the next market day is Sunday August 14 from 10am2pm. Following markets September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8.

TAI CHI: Tai Chi Chuan/Qigong classes Thursdays, Savage Club Hall, Princess St, Hawera, 12.15pm to 1.15pm and 5.15pm to 6.16pm Thursdays. Suitable for the beginner to the advanced, any age. Phone Judi 027 2682601 or email jharre@primowireless.co.nz.