Cambridge Edition

REGULAR EVENTS

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Rotopiko Wetlands, Ohaupo: The National Wetland Trust welcomes volunteers for weeding, planting, minor building work, to restore this reserve and create a Wetland Education Centre. Meets fortnightl­y, Friday afternoons. Info, Karen 021 031 2716.

Dutch Market: The last Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm, Bridges Church and Community Centre, 28 Duke St. No market in January and February.

CSA Painting Place: Thornton Road. Painters meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10am-midday to paint and socialise. For beginners and experience­d artists. Info: 022 371 3018 Cambridge Embroidery Group:

First and third Thursday of the month, 10.30am-2pm at The Views Craft Room, Resthaven Village Centre, 4 Vogel Street, Cambridge. Info: Vivienne 8278668., 4 Vogel Street, Cambridge Cambridge Grey Power General Meeting: The first Wednesday of every month, 1.30pm at Community Centre Taylor Street. Info: David Wilson 823-2425. 60s Up General Meeting and Lunch: Every first Tuesday of the month at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington. 12.30pm shared finger food lunch. New members welcome. Info: Faye 827 9369. Cambridge & Districts Pipe Band: Meets every Thursday at 7.30pm in the Brass Band rooms, 26a Vogel Street, Cambridge. Learners and existing players needed and made welcome. A social pipe band supporting local community activities. Info: Bryan: kilts@xtra.co.nz. Grandparen­ts Meeting: Onthe second Tuesday of each month grandparen­ts who are raising their grandchild­ren get together over a coffee for support. If you are in this position and would like to meet at Franz Cafe, at 10am. Info: Brenda 027 438 5401. Cambridge Embroidery Group:

First and third Thursday each month 10.30am – 2.00pm at The Views Craft Room, Resthaven Village Centre, 4 Vogel St. Info: Vivienne 827 8668.

Hillcrest Garden Club: Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, from Feb-Nov. St Francis Community Church Lounge, Hillcrest, access from Morrinsvil­le Rd or Mansell Ave. Info: Diana 856 5255.

Repair Workshop: Get support with repairs and share your repair skills with household items & clothing. 10am-12noon, 2nd Sunday of each month, upstairs at Meraki Workspace, 32 Victoria St.

Cambridge Men’s REBUS Club: (for retired men). Meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9.30am, Cambridge Bridge Club, Fort Street, Contact Bob 021 677 976.

Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do training sessions. This is a self defence martial art. Mondays and

Thursdays at 6pm at the Senior Citizens Hall Milich Place, families welcome. Info: 021 299 4872.

Camkada Judo Club: Meets Monday and Wednesday nights at the clubrooms in Maclean Street. Info: Harry Smith 823 0961.

Sing Ong Tai Chi: Classes every Tuesday 6.30am-8pm at Te Miro Settlers Hall. Health, fitness and self defense for people of all ages and fitness levels. Info: Nick or Karin

027 421 1548. Riverside Ukes: We meet every Wednesday for 2 hours of singing and playing ukelele. We have all ages and playing ability and we play a variety of music. Call Lynn 0276884021., Cambridge Raceway, Taylor Street. Cambridge Blind and Vision Impaired Support Group:

Monthly meeting held every third Thursday at the Baptist Church Hall 10am-12pm. Info: Sue 827 5844. Operation Cover Up: Knitting group meets every first and third Thursday of the month in the Baptist Church lounge from 1.15pm to 3pm. Contact Rosaline 823 5360 and Pat 827 1910.

Stroke Club: Meets every Thursday morning from 10am in the Union Church Hall for entertainm­ent, speakers, outings and movies on the corner of Bryce and Queen Street between. Info: Heather 827 6390.

Rock ‘n’ roll: Cruisers Rock ‘n’ Roll Club weekly dance at Hautapu Hall, Thursday, 6.45pm-8.40pm. Junior lessons commence at 6pm, adults $5, children $2. Info: Colleen 021 160 3725. Cambridge Farmers Market:

Every Saturday morning, quaint farmers’ market with lovely atmosphere and live music. Buy fresh, local goods and enjoy informativ­e chats with the producers. Victoria Square, 8am-midday. Exercise: Free weekly 5km timed run each Saturday. It’s you against the clock. Park Run from the Avantidrom­e, 15 Hanlin St. 8am Coffee afterwards at The Bikery.

Cambridge Crop Swap: The second Sunday of every month at the community gardens at new venue Cambridge Senior Citizens Associatio­n Hall off Milicich Place. Starts at 2pm and everyone is welcome to come and have a cuppa and chat then swap any excess from your gardens, such as fruit or vege, preserves or even baking and share it with others. Info: 021 918 331.

Leamington Croquet Club: Learn to play Golf Croquet. New players welcome. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 1.15pm. It is fun and easy to learn. Contact Lyn 021456275 or Pam021150 6933., Leamington Croquet Club, Scott Street, Leamington Domain

Tae Kwon Do: Training sessions. This is a self defence martial art. Mondays and Thursdays at 6pm at the Senior Citizens Hall Milich Place, families welcome. Info: 021 299 4872.

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