1. SAGE ADVICE

Growing and using herbs will be the focus of a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (February 19). To be run in conjunction with the Stratford Herb Society, the workshop will also cover the medicinal and culinary uses of herbs.

2. CROP SWAPS

With crop swaps in both Stratford and Hawera, Taranaki Star readers are spoiled for choice. Details on page 20.

3. BIKE POLO

Give bike polo a go. Every Sunday, 3pm, King Edward Park, Hawera. Details on page 21.

4. OPERATUNITY CONCERT

Waltz of my Heart, Friday, February 17 at 11am. CityWest Church, Poplar Grove in New Plymouth. Call toll free 050 266 237.

5. VARIETY CONCERT

Patea Maori Club, Friday, February 17, 6-10pm, Memorial Theatre, Albion St, Hawera. $10 adult, $5 secondary school student, gold coin koha primary school student. Tickets available from PMC club members.