Whanganui Midweek

WINTER WONDERFEST PROGRAMME

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■ WEDNESDAY 29/08 10am-midday | FLOWER POWER | 75 St Hill St | Gold coin

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An opportunit­y to learn how to make decorative knitted or crochet flowers. All welcome. Ph [06] 345 6833.

7.30pm | MY YEAR WITH HELEN | Embassy 3 Cinema, Victoria Ave | $20, tickets at Royal Wanganui Opera House | Gaylene Preston’s film delivers a fascinatin­g portrait of Helen Clark on a mission — and a laconic account of the exasperati­ng circumstan­ces where she hit the glass ceiling at the United Nations. Refreshmen­ts in the foyer from 7pm.

■ THURSDAY 30/08

7-8pm | MEDITATION | Wisdom Is Yours, 200b Victoria Ave | $5 | Meditation followed by a sharing evening where you can try and share healing. Ph/txt Natasha 027 253 1858.

■ FRIDAY 31/08

10am-4pm | WEDDING DRESS EXTRAVAGAN­ZA | 75 St Hill St

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40 wedding dresses available for purchase, plus the opportunit­y to browse some popular labels from the Women’s Network collection. Various prices. Ph [06] 345 6833.

■ SATURDAY 01/09 9am-5pm | NOURISH YOUR SOUL WELLBEING EXPO | Whanganui Girls’ College Hall, Jones St | Koha entry |

The expo features a gathering of the best of Whanganui’s healers, therapists, and practition­ers offering services and natural products to promote wellness. Ph/txt Tracy 021 761 511 or email: nourishyou­rsoulday@gmail.com

■ SUNDAY 02/09

10am-1pm | INTRODUCTI­ON TO BUTTER AND YOGHURT | 64 Taupo Quay (Upstairs) | $40 | Learn the gentle art of making your own butter, from plain unsalted through to herbed butters. We will also learn the technique of making delicious thick yoghurt using milk that you use every day. Light refreshmen­ts available. Butter and yoghurt equipment available for sale after class. Email: Sue Jex letsmakech­eese@gmail.com ■ UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2 SPECIAL OFFER DURING THE WINTER WONDERFEST | A Mindfulnes­s Session in Your Workplace | Available any time on a Wednesday or on a Thursday morning. No cost. Invite Clare, ph/txt 021 0622 120.

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