Taranaki Happenings
Happening this week: What: Stratford Singers Open Day
When: Sunday, October 15, 1pm 3pm
Where: Stratford Avon Bowling Club, Hamlet St
Details: Call Jennie 021 179 8344 or Mary 021 190 5054 for location and more info
What: Taranaki Arts Trail Preview
When: Exhibition closes on Sunday, October 15
Where: Percy Thomson Gallery, Prospero Place
What: Taranaki Women’s Refuge Pop-Up Shop and Pre-Loved Clothing Sale
When: Saturday, October 7 — Sunday, October 15
Where: La Mer Lounge New Plymouth Raceway
Details: Find Taranaki Womens Refuge Popup shop on Facebook.
What: UPU, presented by Taranaki Arts Festival and PANNZ
When: Thursday, October 12, 7.30pm
Where: Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
What: Mission Control: Mars
When: Saturday, October 14, sessions running throughout the day
Where: Govett Brewster Art Gallery Cinema, Len Lye Centre, New Plymouth.
Tickets: www.reimaginefestival.co. nz
Happening soon: What: Under the Mountain Arts and Crafts Fete
When: October 21, 10am - 3pm Where: Taranaki Diocesan School, Pembroke Rd
Details: Gold coin entry
What: MAD Media and Nabba Bodybuilding National Championships
When: Sunday, October 22. Morning show starts 10am. Evening show 4pm.
Where: Ryder Hall, New Plymouth Boys’ High School, 107 Coronation Avenue, Welbourn, New Plymouth Tickets: Door sale only. Cash and Eftpos available.
What: Taranaki RATS Show and Shine
When: Sunday, October 22 10am2pm
Where: 64 Miranda St
More information: Taranaki RATS
(Riders Against Teenage Suicide) Facebook page
What: Stratford Light Party
When: Tuesday, October 31 6pm8pm
Where: Stratford War Memorial Hall
Cost: Gold coin donation
What: Stratford on Stage presents West ‘n’ Wild
When: October 28-November 4 Where: TET Kings Theatre, Stratford
Tickets: West ‘n’ Wild (iticket.co.nz)
What: Marathon in A Month
When: Starts November 1 Registrations: marathoninamonth. org.nz
What: Royal Enfield New Zealand Owners Register Whangamomona Rally
When: November 3-5
Other: Bikes and entrants will be at The Backyard Cafe, New Plymouth on Saturday, November 4 at lunchtime.
More information: royalenfield.co. nz
What: 2023 Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival
When: October 27 to November 5 Tickets: www.gardenfestnz.co.nz
What: 2023 Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
When: October 27 to November 5 More information: www. taranakigardens.co.nz
What: Lions Charity Car and Bike
Show
When: Sunday November 12, 10am Where: Ha¯ wera Race Course Cost: $10 per car, $5 per bike, public entry by gold coin. Cash only
What: Christmas Homes for HOPE
When: Sunday November 26, 9.30am-4pm
Tickets: $35 general admission, $70 guided tour
Other: Text Hayley on 027 484 2329 to book a guided tour ticket.
Regular: What: Euchre
When: Tuesdays, 1 - 3.30pm Where: 119 Bridge St Eltham Details: Call Mike 027 2725755
What: Taranaki RATS Support Hub
When: Every Friday 2-6pm Where: Regan St
Details: More info visit the Taranaki RATS Facebook page
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What: No. 48 Squadron Air Training Corps
When: Tuesdays from 6.30pm, term time only
Where: Fenton St ATC hall Details: Call Sharon: 027 812 0391 ■
What: Taranaki Country Music Club
When: Every 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm
Where: Mary Alice Chapel, Regan St Details: More info call Doreen on
027 3211021 ■ What: Codgers Coffee Discussion Group, U3A Group
When: Second Thursday of the month at 10:30am.
Details: Contact Mike 027 978 2260 for location and more details What: Stratford Singers
When: Practice on Thursdays at 7 pm.
Where: Stratford Avon Bowling Club
Details: Call Jennie 021 179 8344 or Mary 021 190 5054 for more info
What: Stratford Cancer Support Group meetings.
Where: Shakee Pear cafe´ , Pioneer Village.
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00am.
Details: Contact Murray on 021 0258 0282.
What: Walking group
When: First and third Tuesdays of the month, 9:30am.
Details: Contact Murray on 021 0258 0282.
What: Stratford Table Tennis Club Kids Night
When: Wednesdays, 6.pm-7pm Where: Stratford Scout Hall, Fenton St
Cost: $3 a night
What: Stratford Library 3.30pm Club
When: Each Wednesday during school term, 3.30pm Where: Stratford Library, Prospero
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What: Steady As You Go — Seniors’ Exercise Class for Strength & Balance
When: Fridays 9.15am-10.15am Where: Senior Citizen’s Hall (53 Juliet St)
Details: $3 per class. Contact Age Concern Taranaki for further information 06 759 9196.
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What: XP Games Ha¯ wera Community Day
When: First Wednesday of each month, 2pm-late. Potluck dinner 6pm. Adults only from 7pm onwards.
Where: XP Games, 193A High St, Ha¯ wera.
The Details: Bring a plate or donation towards potluck dinner. Where: Stratford Community House, Juliet St
Details: centraltaranakieg@gmail. com
■ What: Pop in
When: Wednesdays, 10.30am — 12.30pm
Where: Stratford Baptist Church Hall
Details: Contact Marjorie 06 765 5448
■ What: Stratford Pipe Band When: Lessons begin at 5pm. Band meets at 7pm
Where: Mary Alice Hall, Regan St, Stratford
Details: support@stratfordpipeband.co.nz
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What: Kaponga Active Play After School Programme
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in school term, 3.30-5pm Where: Kaponga War Memorial Hall
Details: Free thanks to the Tu¯ Manawa Active Aotearoa fund
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What: Workforce Programme Drop-in Sessions
When: Wednesdays, 10am — 4pm Where: Stratford Library, Ko¯ whai Room
Details: Can assist with wage subsidies, industry training, driver licences, equipment, and more
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What: Central Taranaki Embroiderers Guild
When: Every third Tuesday of month, 7pm
Where: Holy Trinity Church
■ What: Wha¯ nau Flicks and Feed
When: Each Saturday starting 4.30pm
Where: TET MultiSports Centre, Stadium Restaurant and Bar The Details: Registrations essential — visit the Taranaki Hockey website