COMMUNITY NOTICES
Takapau Scouts: Sadly the time has come that the Takapau Scouts will be going into recess at the end of this term. Although there is good cub attendance, it is time for a new group of adults to take over running the Takapau Scouts. Takapau Scout Group leader, Richard Lawson 027 668 7800.
Waipukurau Little Theatre: What: Volunteers to help make Victorian Costumes by end September.
Details: Can you — sew a straight 1⁄4” and 1⁄2” straight line? — Unpick a seam? Upcycle and/or follow a pattern? We will share our skills, support and guide as needed.
When: Flexible time to suit you, or a Wednesday group.
Contact: Hilary on 021 906 032 or hilary@blamires.net
CHB Parenting Support Services: KFC Programmes (stands for Kind, friendly with a focus on Communication and Connection) Dates:
KFC 1 Creating rules, routines and boundaries in your home Nov 22. KFC 2 managing big emotions Dec 6.
KFC 3 Supporting your child through anxiety Nov 30.
KFC 4 Recognising self-harm and what now? Oct 25.
All programmes are on Wednsday evening, 6.30pm till 8.30pm at 5 Cook St, Waipukurau, opposite the health centre. To attend, send a text to 0272 148 198 with your name and the workshop — KFC 1,2,3 or 4. More information at www.chbpss. org.nz
Waipawa Flood Survivors Group: Waipawa Senior Citizens’ Rooms, Waverley St Waipawa (behind the park) from 10am-12pm on Tuesdays. Contact Deborah 027 221 5511.
Recorder Group:
When: Wednesday evenings.
Contact: Bob or Jenny for more
info 06 857 8315
Cancer Support Groups in CHB: When:
Women’s Group, 1st Tuesday of month, 10am. Men’s Group 3rd Monday at 10am
Contact: CHB support co-ordinator 027 704 9056.
Housie
When: Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Where: Waipukurau Bowling Club
Viewpoint CHB Women’s Dinner Group
When: Every 2nd Wednesday of month
Where: Waipukurau Club with guest speaker
Contact: New members welcome, contact Debbie on 027 636 0696.
Otane Arts & Crafts Corner: Where: Higginson St Otane. Art, patchwork and embroidery, paper craft, wool an fibre, garden and mosaics.
Contact: Karen Pallesen, ph 027 686 7813
CHB Toy Library:
When: every Tuesday 9am-11am. Thursdays 2.30pm-4pm. .
Where: 1 Marlborough St. Waipukurau
Contact: CHB Toy Library on Facebook or Jules 020 4077 1102
Onga Onga Museum: Where: Bridge St, Ongaonga
When:Sundays 11am-3pm
Contact: Karen 021 329 195 or Rita 021 709 302
Email: info@ongaongamuseum.org. nz
Kiwi Seniors, Aerobic Programme:
Where: St Mary’s Hall, Waipukurau
When: Every Tuesday 9.30am10.30am. $5 per session
Contact: Nicki Heremaia (06) 858 6253
Takapau Op Shop $3 Fill A Bag: When: Wednesday and Sunday 10am-noon
Where: Charlotte St.
Otane Market
When: Every Sunday, 9am-1pm
Where: Otane Hall
Contact: Jan (06) 856 8462.
CHB Freshwater Anglers Club: When: First Wednesday of month
Where: St Mary’s Hall, Waipukurau
Contact: chbanglers23@gmail.com
CHB Branch of Forest & Bird: When: First Thursday of month
Where: Waipukurau School staffroom at 7.30pm.
Takapau Arts Centre: Where: Charlotte St, Takapau First three visits free — beginners welcome Monday/Tuesday:
Yoga 9.30am Monday Cheryl Duckett 858 7022
Wine Appreciation 7.15pm 4th Monday Judith Finlay 855 8074 Memory Albums second Monday and Tuesday 11.15am Karen Fraser 029 7777 533 Wednesday:
Fibre Fun 9.30am Pauline Mackie 856 6735
Upholstery 7.00pm Helen Clark 855 8398
Garden Group first Wednesday10am Anne-Marie Bancks 858 6928 Thursday:
Patchwork & Sew 10am Marg Whitney 021 136 2587
Judy Thomsen 021 127 7516 Friday:
Upholstery 10am Sherry Majors 0211 206 889
Waipukurau Arts and Crafts: Pottery classes starting soon. To register please contact Judith on 027 680 1368
Where: 5 Coughlan Rd, Waipukurau
Email: waipukartsandcrafts@gmail.com
Facebook: Waipukurau Arts and Crafts
Volunteers needed:
Be a part of Age Concern’s Chatterbox Team. If you have a spare hour or two a week, Age Concern would love to hear from you. Full training and support provided. Contact Sue at Age Concern HB at (06) 858 9158 or email chb@ageconcernhb.co.nz
Takapau Indoor Bowling Club: When: Every Wednesday at 6.30pm.
Where: Takapau School Hall. For more information contact Shona Lowe on 06 855 8900.
Probus
When: Every second Monday of the month with an interesting speaker.
Where: Waipawa Town Hall. Probus is an organisation for retired people and all are welcome to join. Contact Les Wroe 06 8578705
Waipawa Darts Association: When: Every Thursday.
Time: 7pm
This has moved to a great new Venue at Skinny Mulligans. Old and new members welcome to come along.
Waipawa Bowling Club Twilight bowls:
When: When: Tuesday, October 3 through to Tuesday, November 28.
Time: 5.30pm start.
Entry: $5 covers game of bowls, sausage sizzle, ticket in Irish Raffle. Flat soled shoes a must. Bowls supplied.
Everyone welcome.
Phone Phil Brown on (06) 8578481 for more details.
Takapau Squash:
Do you live in or near Takapau and want to get fit? Play squash! Buy a 12-month membership for just $60 or $110 for families. Contact takapausquash@gmail.com or Kate 0276032200
Steady As You Go Waipawa: Steady As You Go is a free strength and balance exercise programme designed to improve your leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing to prevent falls and injuries. Attending this class is also a great way to meet new people. Every Monday at the Senior Citizens Hall Waverley St, Waipawa at 9.15am, for 45 minutes. Booking is essential. Email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz or call (06) 858 9158.
BPW CHB:
What: Monthly dinner meetings for women, networking, conversation and a guest speaker. Guests welcome.
When: Third Wednesday each month, 6pm.
Where: CHB Municipal Theatre
Contact: Jenny Green 0274 780272 or email BPW.CHB@gmail.com
Steady As You Go Waipukurau: Steady As You Go is a free strength and balance exercise programme designed to improve your leg strength, flexibility, general fitness, and wellbeing to prevent falls and injuries. Attending this class is also a great way to meet new people. Classes are at 9.30am and 10.30am every Wednesday at St Mary’s Hall, St Mary’s Rd Waipukurau for 45 minutes. Booking is essential. Email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb. co.nz or call (06) 858 9158.
CHB Concert Choir:
When: Every Monday 7pm-9pm.
Where: St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Rd Waipukurau.
Contact: Kath Fletcher (06) 858 9802 or email dkfletch@xtra.co.nz