Whanganui Midweek

WHANGANUI HAPPENING

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HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

What: Learn about Whanganui’s 19th and 20th century buildings and monuments.

When: Tours leave the i-Site at 10am and 2pm each Saturday and Sunday. Bookings appreciate­d.

Cost: $10 per person.

BOOK LAUNCH

What: Launch of children’s book Tiger and the Talking Pond by Wendy Ward. Come and meet the SPCA kittens and hear about Tiger the tabby kitten and the talking pond, and his other adventures. Afternoon tea. Copies of the book will be on sale.

When: Sunday, December 9, 2pm. Where: Springvale Playcentre, Fox Rd. Details: Wendy Ward 343 8884. DANCE SHOW

What: Shirley McDouall School of Dance presents Snow White and a Showcase of Dance.

When: Saturday, December 1 and Sunday December 2, 5pm both days. Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House. Details: Adult $18; Child $13; Senior / Friends of the Opera House $16.

TREE DECORATING

What: Rememberin­g children who have died too soon. An invitation to families who have experience­d the death of a child. Wind chimes, Christmas decoration­s and mementos will be placed in the trees sheltering the Chrildren’s Area and Stillborn Area. Bring an item for the tree plus flowers or fresh petals.

When: Saturday, December 15, 1.30pm. Where: Aramoho Cemetery. Take the first left at the cemetery, McNeill St. Children’s Area Block P. Stillborn Area turn into McNeill St, go to far end and turn left.

Details: www.thecompass­ionatefrie­nds.org.nz. By visiting these places where many of our children rest, we can leave something of beauty and peace there.

■ Contact the paul.brooks@nzme.co.nz

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