WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS NEW
Artists Helene Hall and Katie Hedgman-Dalton are teaming up to exhibit new works from their individual studios this October at Eightyeight Putiki.
Helene’s new body of work features exquisite gouache paintings of New Zealand butterflies and is accompanied by the launch of her 2024 calendar. A graphic designer by day, Helene works across many mediums – digitally, mixed media and gouache painting - and features butterflies in her colourful stationery line. “(But) the physical act of brushing paint onto paper has evolved these into real pieces,” Helene comments. Katie’s mixed media pieces – referred to by her as ‘bookery’ form her offering in this dual show. She combines her love of stitch, texture and text in a scattering of handmade books that beg to be touched and explored. “I’ve included a favourite poem by Kahlil Gibran and some of my own writing,” Katie states, “to accompany the visual and tactile narrative.
“It’s going to be a show of extremes,’’ she adds. ‘’Helene’s deliberate brushwork and use of colour, and my (almost) chaotic marks and more sombre palette are a bit of a contrast. And we both look forward to sharing it with you.”’ The exhibition will run for four weeks. Opening night is Thursday, October 12, 5.30pm-7pm, Helene and Katie would love to see you there.
ON NOW
THE POULTRY CLUB
What: Hens, roosters, chicks, eggs available. When: Saturday 14, October 14, 12 noon start
Where: Mathieson Street hall. Details: $2 entry fee for expenses.
QUEEN: ITS A KINDA MAGIC TRIBUTE SHOW
What: Popular tribute show returning to New Zealand Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House When: Friday, October 27, 8pm 10.30pm Tickets: www. queenitsakindamagic.com
WHAT MAKES A GOOD DEATH?
What: In this workshop we’ll explore your concerns about your death, that of your own
and loved ones. We will work with Advanced Care Plan resources. This day is suitable for anyone wishing to develop and add finer detail to their own planning. It is not a suitable day for anyone processing grief after a recent death, with Ann Jennison. When: Saturday October 21, 9.30am – 3.30pm, Cost: $20 Please bring your lunch.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
COMMUNITY LITURGY
When: Sunday, October 15, 4 – 5pm Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Full programme available on: www.marymackillop.org.nz
A GALLERY
What: Auromatic ceramics and drawings by Trevor Fry Gallery 85 – Enliven a gentle perspective collage works by Mayumi Sherburn
When: Wednesday & Thursday 10.30am to 4pm
Friday 10.30am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 10.30am to 5pm Details: Entry Free Inquiries to 027 629 2545
REGULAR
VOLUNTEER WHANGANUI What: Here are some positions that are available Urgent Job Vacancies: Brain Injury Board Members Boutique Shop Assistant Unity Food Administrator Gardener Brass Whanganui Lawn Mower Team Member Wanganui Community Patrol Environment Base Assistant Opera House – Backstage Crew Member Girl Guides Youth Leaders Whanganui Liaison Officers Canine Friends Creative Space Board Members Creative Space Treasurer Room 110, 1st Floor, Community House
60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
WHANGANUI YOGA CENTRE
What: modern practice of ancient wisdom When: Full timetable on Facebook Where: Level 3, 76 Guyton Street, 0226221711
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE
What: Open Mic, free, all welcome to perform or listen When: Every second Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30 Where: Barracks Sports Bar Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279
WHAKATIPURANGA TE KAKANO
What: The Whanganui branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, Whakatipuranga te kakano invite waahine to our monthly hui. The Mā ori Women’s Welfare League, or Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori Toko I te Ora is a New Zealand welfare organisation focusing on Mā ori women and children. When: First Monday of each month 4pm - 5pm Where: Nga Tae o Te Awa, corner Wilson & Guyton Streets Details: Please contact Mereana Pari (secretary/treasurer) on 0224562453 or email parimereana@gmail.com
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS’ FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets weekly in a different café for encouragement, support and laughter. Contact: Jill 021 1152243
CREATIVE FIBRE WHANGANUI
What: Spin, knit or Weave wool or other Fibres. When: Tuesday nights 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 9.30 am - 1pm. Where: 92 Peat Street, Whanganui. Contact ph. 022 170 1958, 06 343 8759.
CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: practising engaged daily
mindfulness, ethics & compassion in Thich Nhat Hanh ~ Plum Village tradition. When: Thursday evenings Contact: Clare 021 0622 120
FYIN 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
WHANGANUI HARRIER CLUB
What: Wolfpack 2023 — weekly training runs
When: Weekly on Tuesdays, 5.15pm
Where: Meet at Victoria Park clubrooms
Details: www. wanganuiharrierclub.co.nz for more info
ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, non-competitive 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.
WHANGANUI FLORAL 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.
HEALING VOICES
What: Enjoy free flow vocal expressions and soundscapes. All welcome
When: Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.30pm (school term) Where: St Andrew's Hall, 1E Bell Street,
Details: Yee Ley 022 366 2346
VOCAL TONING MEDITATION
What: Practicing intoning of vowel sounds for your wellbeing
When: Fridays 12pm to 1pm (school term)
Where: Ladies' Rest Building, 75 St Hill Street
Details: Yee Ley 022 366 2346
“P” PULL MOVEMENT WHANGANUI
What: A safe place to seek information
When: Walk Ins- Tuesdays 10am to 12 midday. Where: St James Church, corner Boydfield and Helmore Streets
Thursdays 1pm to 3pm, Scout Hall, Swiss Ave, Gonville. Details: Contacts- Christine 027 283 9010, James 021 449 134
PRESENTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TOPICS/GIFTS/ WISDOM
What: Clairvoyants, workshops
When: Saturdays 11.30am12.30pm.
Where: 200 B Victoria Ave (Carparks at the back 59 Ingestre St)
Details: Donation. 06 3455002 for more information.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: 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. 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
When: Last Monday of the 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.
HAKEKE ST LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Where: 65 Hakeke St. Details: See Facebook page.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: 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. Details: Call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org. nz.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists When: Thursdays, 9.30am3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St. Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Sue 021 048 403.
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. AWhen: 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 Where: Christ Church hall — upper lounge 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Cost $4. Contact Lynette 062130359.
WHANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm. $6 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: For blind or visual impairment.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group coordinator Bev 348 4407 or 027 77 23236.
WHANGANUI 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.
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.
WHANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony When: Mondays at 7pm. Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St. Details: Contact our Secretary, Edwyna — 027 360 1335 / 06344 7974.
WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Art in Focus. Free art tuition and materials. Art for Wellbeing.
When: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm. Where: Community Art Studio, 61 Dublin St.
Details: Call 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: Whanganui’s history through buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: Saturdays and Sundays at 10am and 2pm. Other days by request for 2 or more people. Ring i-Site to book 349 0508.
Where: Start from the i-Site. Details: $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: Visit www.parkrun.co. nz.
WHANGANUI 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 and comradeship. When: Tuesdays 7-9pm (rehearsals).
Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John’s Hill. Contact: Dennis 027 240 4598.
WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS
What: People gain confidence, communication and leadership skills.
When: The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Centre, 4 Indus St.
WHANGANUI 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).