HAPPENINGS
HANDCRAFTS
What: Handcraft Wanganui handcrafts sold by local people.
When: First Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm
Where: Wanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, rear room also accessible from the river.
Contact: Carol Neal, 064273711670
TENNIS
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What: Fun tennis games for children and adults. BBQ, Radar Gun, and fun games - FREE pizza voucher for everyone. When: 1-4pm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.
Where: Wanganui Tennis Club courts at 3 Bassett St
BOWLING CLUB
What: Laird Park Bowling Club Opening Day Bring a friend and a plate for afternoon tea. Wear club shirts or whites. New members welcome.
When: Saturday, September 1, 1.30pm.
NOURISH YOUR SOUL DAY
What: Expo day showcasing local healers, therapists and practitioners plus natural products.
When: Saturday, September 1, 9am5pm.
Where: Whanganui Girls’ College Hall, Jones St.
Entry: Gold coin.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ OUTING
What: Entertainment is The Kerry Dalton Ukulele Group. Cost $7 includes afternoon tea.
When: Sunday, September 2, 2pm. Pick up from your home about 1.30pm.
To book: Ring Patricia Baudet 345 5282.
CAREERS SEMINAR
What: Free careers seminar for parents of teens.
When: Wednesday, 7-8.30pm.
Where: Whanganui Community House, Ridgway Room, 60 Ridgway St. Contact: Book a free place www.canterbury.ac.nz/events
GALLERY 85 SCOTTISH DANCING FOR CHILDREN DANCE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND DINNER
— a group exhibition.
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
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RAYNER BROTHERS GALLERY
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What: Killer Moulds
When: Wednesday to Saturday, 11am3pm.
Where: Rayner Brothers Gallery, 85 Glasgow St. Free entry.
What: Mantle. An exhibition of photographs and paintings by Frances Jill Studd.
When: Wednesday to Saturday, 11am3pm.
Where: entry. Gallery 85, 85 Glasgow St. Free
What: Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Club is holding classes for children aged 7 and over.
When: Friday evenings 7-8pm
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave Contact: 021 715 771 or glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz
What: Social dancing for adults — a great way to keep fit.
When: Monday and Friday evenings 8-10pm
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave Contact: 021 715 771 or glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz
What: City of Wanganui Highland Pipe Band Centennial Dinner. Previous members and supporters welcome. When: Saturday, September 1.
Details: Robert Allen 027 537 1238.
What: The Merchant Navy, past and present, has often been the unsung service but many who have sailed the globe under our country’s colours have shown sacrifice and bravery. Merchant Navy Day is a way to commemorate and celebrate all those who have carried out a range of roles over the years.
When: Monday, September 3. Service at 11am to commemorate those serving and who have served.
Where: Service at Cenotaph in Queens Park.
ESOL HOME TUTORS
What: Why not help someone from another culture by learning to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Wanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL Home Tutor Training course running for 4 weeks. When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons beginning September 3 from 1-4pm.
Contact: email wanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz Jane for details on 345 1778 or
ECZEMA HELP
What: A mother will share her child’s story and visit to a Wellington allergy specialist. Before and after photos will be shown.
When: Tuesday, Sept 4, 7.30pm
Where: Riverside Church, cnr Ingestre St & Somme Pde
Cost: Koha donation
Contact: For details: 345 8393 allergyadhd@gmail.com
WAIATA, KORERO & KARAKIA
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What: Join us as we celebrate Maori Language Week 2018 with Kura & Kahu Simon.
When: Tuesday, September 4, 10ammidday.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
SMALL BUSINESS FORUM
What: Wanganui Small Business Forum will be meeting again. All small business owners welcome. No charge just buy a coffee and or lunch.
When: Wednesday, 12.30pm.
Where: 25 Somme Cafe on Somme Parade.
Contact: or colin.thompson@nztravelbrokers.co.nz
STAMPIN’ UP — GENERAL CARD MAKING LITURGY TUI MOTU GROUP SARJEANT GALLERY
September 5, Colin Thompson — 348 2498 What: Another opportunity to make special cards with Julia Martin. Koha. When: Saturday, September 8, 10am12.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Mervyn Williams: additions to the collection. When: Until September 9. Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.
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When: Sunday, September 16, 4-5pm. Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look with fresh eyes, with gospel eyes, at current social, ecological and spiritual values. Come along and contribute to the discussion — inter-church and inter-faith dialogue is welcomed. With Sr Rita Cahill rsj.
When: Wednesday, 7-8.30pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au September
SUE COOKE EXHIBITION
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What: CENTRAL, North Island — Central Plateau, South Island — Central Otago.
When: Till September 30, MondayFriday 1-5pm or by appointment. Where: SUE COOKE-ARTIST, Guyton St, Whanganui
Contact: 027 6150 634, 06 3450156 Website: www.suecooke.co.nz 68a
What: Edith Collier: Ahead of her Time. When: until November 4
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
WANGANUI LIONS CLUB
What: International Service Club. Our motto “WE SERVE”.
When: 2nd and 4th Monday, 5.30pm start.
Where: The Grand Hotel, Whanganui.