SAT, AUG 13

WED, AUG 10

U3A General Meeting: Suzanne Porter, chief executive of the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust, will speak about the events the trust promotes, and the value they bring to Taranaki. All welcome; afternoon tea follows. Brooklands Church, 21 Bideford St, Brooklands, New Plymouth. 1.30pm.

New Plymouth Bike Kitchen: Free help with bike repair. Volunteer learner mechanics needed. Secondhand bikes available for koha. Wed 5.30-7pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Metro Plaza Shop 3, 33 Devon St West, New Plymouth.

Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian cooking classes: Enjoy the many delicious, healthy flavours of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian food. Learn to make curry powders, curry pastes, variety of vegetarian, meat, rice dishes. Inquiries Nelum 02108175882 or 067513547, kkg@xtra.co.nz, St Mary’s Church Peace Hall, Vivian St, New Plymouth. 6.30pm.

THUR, AUG 11

Beginners Line Dancing: Come learn line dancing to country, classic and contemporary music. No partners needed. Bring shoes, water, friends and sense of humour. Thursdays 5-7pm. 5 weeks, only

$50. Contact: Mel 021-02302998. Devon Intermediate School, 400 Devon St West, Lynmouth, New Plymouth.

Modern Jive Dance Classes: Club Dance hold fun and friendly social dance classes every Thursday at 7pm, cost $8. Everyone is welcome – no partner required. Just turn up or contact Debbie on 0273115411. New Plymouth Club, 49-57 Gill St, New Plymouth.

New Plymouth Bike Kitchen: Free help with bike repair. Volunteer learner mechanics needed. Secondhand bikes available for koha. Sat 10am-1pm, Wed 5.30-7pm, Metro Plaza Shop 3, 33 Devon St West, New Plymouth.

SUN, AUG 14

Students Stars Concert 2022: Taranaki’s most talented young musicians perform with the Taranaki Symphony Orchestra. TSB Theatre Royal. Tickets available through Ticketek. TSB Showplace Theatre Royal, 92-100 Devon St West, New Plymouth. 2.30pm.

MON, AUG 15

Learn to Line Dance: Beginners’ line dancing to country, classic and contemporary music for fun, fitness and friendship. Bring shoes, water, friends and sense of humour. Mondays 5-6.30pm. 6 weeks, only $50. Contact-Mel 021-02302998. Highlands Intermediate School, 260A Coronation Ave, Welbourn. Taranaki Singing Venture: We are a group who love to sing together under the leadership of Julian and Laura. You can join without audition or other formalities and free your voice with us. Knox Hall, 524 Devon St East, Fitzroy. 7pm.