Franklin County News

REGULAR EVENTS/ CLUBS/GROUPS

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Weekly Bridge Sessions: Bridge is played Mondays at 7:15 pm; Wednesdays at 7:00pm; and Fridays, at 10:15 am. If you need a partner call 09 238 5760. Lessons begin 23 March. Website: franklinbr­idgeclub.nz., Franklin Bridge Club, 20 Edinburgh Streeet, Pukekohe

Franklin Fuchsia Group: Learn to propagate and grow fuchsias. Meet at 1pm on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at different locations. Contact Carol on 021 0499 706 or Mary on 027 287 2681.

Pukekohe Communicar­e Friendship Centre: Meets Mondays 9.30am-12.30pm, Plunket Building, cnr Edinburgh and Wesley Sts. All welcome – $6 includes activities, morning tea & lunch. More informatio­n: (09) 631-5968.

BPW Franklin Dinner meetings: Take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month 6.30pm for 7pm dinner with an inspiring speaker on subjects pertinent to women locally, nationally and internatio­nally. Contact: bpwfrankli­nsec@gmail.com Text: 0210295068­8., Pukekohe Cosmopolit­an Club,, Nelson St, Pukekohe

Combined Probus Club of Franklin: Meets on the 4th Monday of the Month at 10.0am.

Combined Probus Club of Pukekohe: Invite you to their Drop-in coffee morning on the second Monday of the month,10am at the Caterpilla­r Cafe´., Franklin the Centre, 12 Massey Avenue Pukekohe., Caterpilla­r Cafe´,

Franklin The Centre 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Combined Probus Club of Pukekohe: Invite you to their Drop-in coffee morning on the First Thursday of the month, 10am at Columbus Cafe´ – Mitre 10, 12 Wrightson Way, Pukekohe., Columbus Cafe Mitre10, 12 Wrightson Way, Pukekohe

50+Young@Heart Fitness Class: Enjoy a fun fitness class to great music – no floor work, meet amazing ladies. Pukekohe Mondays 9.45am and Thursdays Waiuku 9.30am, classes 40min. Phone Alissa 0212936622. Waiuku Town Hall and Pukekohe East Hall.

Pukekohe Senior Citizens Club: Meets third Thursday of every month. Entertainm­ent and refreshmen­ts. Bus trips available., Pukekohe Town Hall Concert Chamber, Cnr Massey Ave & Edinburgh St,, Pukekohe

Pukekohe Floral Art Club: Would you like to learn to design with flowers? First club day for the year is Thursday, February 13 at 7pm. Beginners welcome. For more informatio­n – contact Christine 2358070 or Jan 0273038975.

Come to enjoy sharing stamps and informatio­n first Sunday of each month and occasional speakers on a variety of philatelic topics. Reid Anderson Hall, St Andrews Anglican Church, 43 Queen St.

Amateur Radio: Franklin Amateur Radio Club welcomes new hams or old to clubhouse meetings at 7.30pm on the third Tuesday every month. 19 Stadium Drive,

Pukekohe, 7.30 PM. Phone Peter on 02108 469 429.

Franklin Contract Bridge Club: Meets every Monday and Wednesday at 7.15pm and Friday at 10.15am. Come and enjoy playing as we will provide you with a partner. All welcome. 20 Edinburgh St, Pukekohe.

Golden Oldies Table Tennis: Join us for Golden Oldies Table Tennis every Tuesday afternoon between 1 pm and 3 pm. Phone Ray for more details – 09 236 8673., Pukekohe Cosmopolit­an Club, 78 Nelson Street, Pukekohe

Karaka Toastmaste­rs: Second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 6.45pm to 9pm,

Karaka War Memorial Hall. Speeches and supper. Contact Jennifer 0210707601. 319 Linwood Rd.

Franklin Country Music Club: Come along and enjoy the music or sing a song with a live band. Ph

Judi 0275225253., Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall, Massey Road,

Pukekohe.

Line dancing: Pukekohe East Hall, 232 Pukekohe East Rd. Phone Lynne 09 238 7269 or text 027 4034 767.

Pukekohe Croquet Club: Wednesdays 9.15am, 79 Harris St. Enquiries, John, 239 1213.

Pukeoware Table Tennis Club: Every Tuesday 7.30pm. All welcome including beginners. Phone Neville 0210230348­1., Pukeoware Table Tennis Club, Pukeoware Hall, Waiuku

Waiuku Red Hatters: Ladies meet at the Kentish every third Thursday of each month at 11.30 for food and friendship. No fees. Contact Alison 0274837431.

Well Women Franklin: Peer Support Groups for women with ante/postnatal distress or anxiety. Mondays 10am & 12.30pm. Thursdays 7.30pm. Contact 021 158 8134 for more info., St James, 30 West Street, Pukekohe

Smiling Dragon Tai Chi Qigong: FREE first class new students. 12 weekly classes Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Mauku. BEGINNERS, Intermedia­te, Extended. Approved Group Community Strength & Balance Programme. Fun, Fitness, Relaxation, Wellbeing. www. smilingdra­gon.co.nz Contact Tamara: 021-255-1087., Pukekohe Youth Centre, 1 Roulston Street, Pukekohe 2120, Pukekohe

Tuakau Senior Citizens Club: Second Thursday of the month. 1.30pm to 4pm. Tuakau Cossie Club,

Carr St, Tuakau Phone Lois, 232 9796.

Pukekohe Cardiac Club: Meets every Friday at the Masonic Rooms, 8C Roulston St for support, exercises, speakers and friendship. Contact Barbara 238 6533.

Crafty Cows Market: The only craft market in Pokeno. Everything is 100 per cent hand crafted. Second Sunday of the month. New stall holders are welcome. Contact Karina for more info 021 0422 586. Pokeno Hall.

Buckland Indoor Bowling Club: Friday nights. New members welcome. Phone Dianne 027 479 6208. Pukekohe East Hall.

Pukekohe Ladies Badminton: Wednesdays, 9.30am to 12pm Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre, 29 Franklin Rd. Contact Marilyn 021 460 578 or 09 238 6943.

Pukekohe East Playcentre: Join us with your child aged 0-6yrs for educationa­l play sessions. Adult stays with child. Mon, Tues & Thursday 9am-12. First 3 sessions are free., Pukekohe East Playcentre, 137 Runciman Rd, Pukekohe East

Indoor bowls: Indoor bowls at Pukekohe Cosmopolit­an Club every Monday night.

Pukekohe East Indoor Bowls: Everybody welcome. Contact Jenny, 09 238 8627. Pukekohe East Community Hall, every Tuesday 7pm, 232 Pukekohe East Rd.

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