Stratford Happenings
Happening this week: What: Little Shop of Horrors
Where: 4th Wall Theatre, New Plymouth
When: now — November 18 Details: Tickets via www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz
What: Marathon in A Month
When: Starts November 1 Registrations: marathoninamonth. org.nz
What: Preston Engineering Kaponga Primary Hardpark
What: Te Kitenga o Hina exhibition
When: On display until April 18, 2024
Where: Lane Gallery, Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth Cost: Free entry
What: International Men’s Day — Dawn ocean dip
Where: Fitzroy Surf Lifesaving club When: Sunday, November 19, 6 — 8am.
Details: FB — International Men’s Day — Taranaki
What: International Men’s Day — men’s yoga
Where: Escape Coffee Roasters, 15 Liardet St
When: Sunday, November 19, noon — 1.30pm
Details: FB — International Men’s Day — Taranaki
What: International Men’s Day — shared dinner and fire circle
Where: Green School, 406 Koru Road
When: Sunday, November 19, 6.30 — 9pm.
Details: FB — International Men’s Day — Taranaki
Happening soon: What: New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26. Both days start 11am
Where: TSB Stadium, New Plymouth.
Tickets: Ticketek
What: District 202D Lions World Children’s Day event
When: Saturday November 25, 10am-2pm
Where: Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth and King Edward Park, Ha¯wera
What: Stratford A&P Show
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 25-26.
Where: Stratford Showgrounds, Flint Road
Cost: Adults $15, kids under 14 free
What: Inglewood Dance Club 21st Ball
When: Sunday, November 25. Doors open at 7 pm
Where: Inglewood Town Hall, 34 Cutfield Street, Inglewood Cost: $40 per person. Contact Karen: 021 047 2403 to purchase a ticket
Other: BYO drinks and a plate for supper.
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.
What: Top Crops and Feeding Flops Stratford workshop
When: Wednesday, November 29 11 am- 2 pm.
Where: Huinga Hall, 503 Toko Road
Registrations: beeflambnz.com
What: Bizlink Ha¯ wera Christmas Parade and Street Festival
When: Saturday, December 9. Street festival 9am-12pm. Parade 12pm onwards
Where: High Street, Ha¯ wera Other: High Street closed from 9am until parade finishes Registrations: contact Nikki: coordinator1@bizlinkhawera.co.nz
What: Murder at the Theatre
When: December 13, doors open 6pm
Where: TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Tickets: ticketek
What: Relay for Life Taranaki 2024
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10.30 am-10.30 pm Where: TET Stadium and Events Centre, Inglewood Register: www.relayforlife.org.nz
Regular: ■ 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: Inglewood Dance Club dance lessons
When: Wednesday 7-9pm Where: Inglewood Club, Moa St, Inglewood
Cost: $2.50 per person, hot drink included
What: Stratford Kyokushin
When: Junior sessions (during school term) Monday and Thursdays, 5.30-6.30pm; Seniors, 6.30-8pm
Where: Stratford Air Training Corps building, 25 Fenton St.
What: Euchre
When: Tuesdays, 1 — 3.30pm Where: 119 Bridge Street 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 Street ATC hall Details: Call Sharon: 027 812 0391 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, 6-7pm. 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 Place
■ 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.
■ 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 Street 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 during the school term, 3.30pm5pm
Where: Kaponga War Memorial Hall
Details: Free thanks to the Tu¯ Manawa Active Aotearoa fund
■ 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