Whanganui Happenings
LATEST:
■ POULTRY CLUB MEET
What: Whanganui Poultry Club meeting.
When: Saturday, March 11. Starts at noon.
Where: Mathieson Street hall. Outside if fine.
Details: All sorts of poultry for sale: hens, roosters, bantams plus feed, equipment. Also cuppa, produce, chat. All welcome.
Cost: $2 entry.
■ NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS
What: Whanganui Branch meeting. Speaker: Rachel Smith - “The essentials of backing up records”. When: Monday, March 13, 6.30 pm. Individual research available from 5.30pm.
Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library
■ OPEN DAY
What: Wanganui Model Railway and Engineering Society open day. When: Saturday, March 25. Noon 4pm
Where: Club rooms, 70a Alma Road Cost: Gold coin entry
■ AGM
Notice is hereby given that the AGM of The Wanganui Community Choir Inc will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 8.15pm at the Riverside Christian Church Hall, 4 Ingestre St, Wanganui followed by supper. All welcome.
■ HERITAGE HOUSE VISIT
What: Heaton Park House Visit When: Sunday, March 12 Where:SH3, between Whanganui and Bulls. The drive is directly off State Highway 3, opposite Williamsons Line exit onto the Highway. Balloons will be on the gate.
Details: Organised by Whanganui Heritage Trust. Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. Tea and Coffee provided on-site. No RSVP needed. This is a free members visit - new members and renewals welcomed on the day.
■ CARITAS LENTEN SHARING GROUP
What: Lenten Programme - I am the light of the world.
When: Wednesday, March 8 and subsequent Wednesdays during Lent. 2 - 3.30pm.
Details: All welcome. Call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam. hopper@sosj.org.au
■ CREATIVE CARD MAKING What: Suitable for beginners and regular crafters alike.
When: Saturday, March 11, $10 each session, 10am – 12.30pm or 1.30 – 3.30pm
More details: Call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj. org.au ■ TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Where articles from the current Tui Motu magazine are explored and discussed. When: Wednesday, March 15, 4 – 5.15pm
More details: Call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj. org.au
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■ LA FIESTA
What: Celebrating women with Whanganui’s annual festival of about 130 events and more than 60 festival partners.
When: February 10 to March 10. Where: Everywhere.
Details: Pick up a programme or go on line to lafiestanz.com
■ LOCKETT GALLERY
What: Storyteller. Jenny Brown, local artisan quilt-maker. Her “Storyteller “exhibition is inspired by illustrations from selected children’s books and will run thru February-March, including Artists Open Studios weekends Where: Lockett Gallery, 60 Guyton St.
■ 85 GLASGOW ST
In Gallery 85 – Know your place! – a solo exhibition by Melanie Fleet – last week closing Sunday
A Gallery — Laurence Aberhart — Platinum Prints. Large works including “Taranaki from Oeo Road, under moonlight”, and three photographs taken in Whanganui. When: Wednesday — Thursday, 10am-4pm; Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm, and any time the flags are out
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Performance by Zahra Killeen-Chance
Please join us for a performance by Zahra Killeen-Chance in the space dedicated to the exhibition The Sun Sets below the Ocean, the postTylee exhibition by photographer Solomon Mortimer and choreographic artist Zahra. When: Sunday, March 12, 11am11.30am
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay Cost: Free but please book on number below
Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Artist Talk with Zahra Killeen-Chance & Solomon Mortimer
Following the performance of Zahra Killeen-Chance at 11am, photographer Solomon Mortimer and choreographic artist Zahra Killeen-Chance will discuss their post-Tylee exhibition The Sun Sets below the Ocean with the Sarjeant Gallery’s Public Programmes Manager Greg Donson. When: Sunday, March 12, 11.45amam-12.45pm
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay Cost: Free but please book on number below Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Concert- Tattletale Saints ‘In the Summertime’
For their 2023 release, In the Summertime, Americana duo Tattletale Saints, comprised of Cy Winstanley (vocals/guitar) and Vanessa McGowan (vocals/bass), take the father of bluegrass to heart with a collection of cover songs that celebrate the diverse sound audiences have been falling in love with since the band’s first New Zealand tour in 2010. The New Zealand-born, now Nashville-based pair will dive deep into old set lists, with surprising versions of everything from old country traditionals and bluegrass to reggae and 70’s pop.
When: Friday 10 March 2023, 7.30pm 9.30pm
Where: Gonville Town Hall Cost: $20 Presales/$25 Door Sales Enquiries: 06 349 0506
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Theatre Country. The exhibition Theatre Country focuses on the collaboration between artist Cecelia Kumeroa and environmental scientist Dr Billy van Uitregt. Their moving image work, Dawn Chorus, features the sounds of birds recorded at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi by Dr van Uitregt and animated by Kumeroa. The exhibition is supported by works from the Sarjeant Gallery’s permanent collection including works by Gabrielle Belz and Matt Pine, that touch on the loss of habitat and extinction of native species.
When: Till May 14
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay Details: Free. Enquiries 06 349 0506.
■ ONLINE: MY CHOICE
What: Each month a member of our community is invited to browse our online collection and select six of their favourite artworks. Each My Choice selection, together with personal responses to the works, will be available to view on the Sarjeant Gallery website for one
month at a time. The March 2023 My Choice has been selected by Niki Vernon and her selection is available to view until March 31.
REGULAR
■ ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, noncompetitive environment. When: Wednesdays, 1.30 start. Where: Lower lounge, Christ Church Community Centre, Wicksteed St.
Details: $4 per session. Bowls supplied. Call Jan, 3477414 or 027 3762345.
■ BEYOND MINDFULNESS
What: Meditation in the tradition of the Dalai Lama.
When: 7pm Thursdays. Entry by koha.
Where: Chang Chup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
■ BOLIVIA CLUB WANGANUI
When: Every Monday from 1-4pm, afternoon tea supplied. Where: Gonville-Castlecliff Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Dianne 345 8809. All welcome $3. NO stairs & ramp entry.
■ CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: Practising engaged daily mindfulness, in Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village tradition. When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm. Contact: Clare 021 0622 120.
■ COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for all.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm. Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Place (off Ridgway St). Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Tracy on 022 682 0136 or on Facebook.
■ COTTON ON QUILTERS
What: Quilting, patchwork and stitching in fun and friendship. Bring your lunch. The first meeting is free.
Where: Masonic Hall, corner Dublin and Keith streets.
When: First Saturday of month (except January) at 10.30am. Contacts: Veronica Davidson 06 348 4002 or 027 280 7882 and Lesley McFarlane 06 344 8477 or 021 174 3045.
■ CREATIVE FIBRE
What: Come along and join us in knitting spinning weaving or any other craft u wish to do. We will make u welcome with a cup of coffee and biscuit.
When: Tuesday nights, 7-9, Wednesdays 9.30am-1pm. Where: 92 Peat St.
■ FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group. When: 1st Tuesday of the month. Where: Riverside Christian Church hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 236 8046.
■ FOLK MUSIC
What: Instrumental folk music session: join in or listen. When: Every Thursday, 7-9pm. Where: Irish Bar, Grand Hotel. Details: Adie, 021 023 84578.
■ KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: Programme for elders to socialise and participate in activities.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Where: Kowhainui Home, 88 Virginia Rd, Otamatea (participants can be picked up and taken home). Details: Call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.
■ LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir. When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (rehearsals).
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: New members welcome. Contact Mel, 02102294425.
■ MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Susan 021 503817.
■ PARKINSON’S WHANGANUI
What: Counterpunch Boxing. When: Wednesday 10-11am; Friday 11am-midday.
Where: River City Boxing Club, 10 Devon Rd.
Details: Gold coin donation. Fraser.
027 2477 242.
■ PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment, meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips. When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
■ PRESENTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TOPICS/GIFTS/ WISDOM
What: A speaker will share Spiritual Wisdom, presentations of clairvoyants, workshops and free spiritual healing and advice. When: Saturdays 11.30am till 12.30pm. Where: Dimensions of Light ” spirits Sanctuary” 200 B Victoria Ave (Carparks at back 59 Ingestre St) Details: Donation. 06 3455002 for more information.
■ RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome. When: Thursdays, 9.30am-3.30pm. Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 205 5991.
■ SATURDAY MEDITATION
What: Guided meditation. Koha. When: Saturday 10.30-11am. Where: Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre, 200B Victoria Ave. Details: Natasha or Kevin on 06 345 5002.
■ SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off. When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
■ SOCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDES
What: Monthly rides of 200-300km. All riders welcome, and any brand of motorcycle with two or three wheels. Organised by Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club.
When: 10am on the last Sunday of every month.
Where: Wanganui Motor Boat clubrooms on Anzac Pde, 500m north of Dublin St Bridge. Details: Just turn up, or call Tim on 021 963 280.
■ SOCIAL SCRABBLE
What: Friendly scrabble.
When: Every fortnight on a Tuesday at 1.30pm (same day as NZ super) Where: Christ Church hall — upper lounge 243 Wicksteed St. Details: Cost $4. Contact Lynette 062130359.
■ WANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm $8 per session, timed games, feather shuttles. Thursday morning 9am $6 per session timed games. Details: Jude Hildreth 021 215 7542 or Kate Matthews 027 776 6015.
■ WHANGANUI BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP
What: Open to people who are blind or have a visual impairment. Tutoring and assistance provided. When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Bev 348 4407 or 027 77 23236.
■ WANGANUI BRANCH 60‘s UP
What: Speakers, music, raffles, lunches, etc.
When: 1st Monday of the month, 2pm. Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Contact: Christine 343 6690 or Dot 345 4701.
■ WANGANUI NZ “P”PULL MOVEMENT
What: a place of healing. Share your experiences, seek information and advice with facilitators who have lived experiences of “P”, either as a user or through a whanau member. Table facilitated with compassion and empathy to support whanau with addictions. You speak, we listen, we get it.
When and where: Walkins — Tuesdays 10am-midday, St James Church, corner of Helmore and Boydfield streets. Walkins — Thursdays 1-3pm, Scout hall, Swiss Ave, Gonville.
Details: Christine 027 823 9010, James 021 449 134.
■ WHANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome. Where: 2 Handley St, Gonville.
■ WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement. Details: Jill 021 115 2243.
■ WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony — Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass. Join us if you love singing — no need to audition.
When: Mondays at 7pm. Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact our Secretary, Edwyna — 027 360 1335 / 06- 344 7974.
■ WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Art in Focus. Small groups, own pace and art medium supported by art tutor and assistant. Free art tuition and materials. Art for Wellbeing. When: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm. Where: Community Art Studio, 61 Dublin St.
Details: Call at the studio, 61 Dublin St, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 2pm, or phone/ text the secretary 021 230 4095 or email whanganuics@gmail.com.
■ WHANGANUI GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui’s history through buildings, monuments, people and stories. When: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 10am and 2pm. Ring i-Site to book 349 0508.
Where: Start from the i-Site. Details: Tours take about two hours, $10 per person.
■ WHANGANUI KARAOKE CLUB When: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, midday to 5pm.
Where: St John’s Club, Glasgow St. Details: Irene Davis 021 02861658.
■ WHANGANUI RIVERBANK PARKRUN
What: A free, timed 5km community walk or run.
Where: Whanganui Riverbank, opposite 282 Taupo Quay. When: Every Saturday at 7.50am for 8am start.
Details: Register once for life, visit www.parkrun.co.nz and bring your printed barcode to the event.
■ WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Where: Dempsey & Forrest function room, Guyton St.
Details: Yvonne 027 944 2166.
■ WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: Includes River Traders and Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm every Saturday. Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank.
■ WHANGANUI MALE CHOIR
What: Male voice choir singing. When: Tuesdays 7-9pm (rehearsals). Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John’s Hill. Contact: Calvyn 021 663 587.
■ WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS
What: Communication and leadership skills.
When: The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm. Where: Salvation Army Centre, 4 Indus St.
■ WANGANUI WOMEN’S CLUB
What: Bolivia on Wednesdays $3. Bridge on Thursdays $4. When: Weekly at 1.15pm. Where: 39 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact Barbara 021 717 196 (Bridge) or Nancy Bartrun 0274463889 (Bolivia). Afternoon tea provided.
■ YOGA AND PILATES WITH EDDY
Wednesday: 6pm Vinyasa Flow. Friday: 6pm Pilates. Sunday: 9.30am Yoga Flow. Monday: 4pm Yin Yoga. Where: Hakeke St Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St.
Details: Contact Eddy to book — eddylicious@yahoo.com, 027 293 9699.
■ YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm room with friendly people. Beginners and dropins welcome.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Details: $10 per class. Contact: Kathy — email kgreensides@hotmail.com.
■ YOGA FOR MEN
What: Taught by experienced male teacher. Beginners welcome. When: Wednesdays, 6-7.15pm. Where: Harrison St Community Hall. Details: 022 622 1711
■ YIN YOGA WITH JADE
What: A Candle lit Yin Practice. When: Tuesdays, 5.30pm, Thursdays, 7pm
Where: Wisdom Is Yours, 200 B Victoria Ave
Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898