Whanganui Happenings

Robi Martin (Mistress Page) and Rob Davies (Mr Page) from Merry Wives of Windsor at the Bason Botanic Gardens, performing from February 23-26. Photo / Karen Craig

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 online to lafiestanz.com

DIRECTED RETREAT — WOMEN OF VALUE

What: As women, we are many things to many people … who all give us different titles and expect different things from us. This is a day for us to be ourselves, to be ‘”ust me”, known of God, loved by God, and responding to that love. Whatever season of life we are in, may we know the love of God surrounding us. With Grace Shaw.

When: Saturday, February 11, 9.30am-2pm. $20

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui.

Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au. Full programme available on www.marymackillop.org.nz

SARJEANT GALLERY

What: Explore Tylee Cottage. Hear from the council’s heritage adviser Scott Flutey and Sarjeant curator and public programmes manager Greg Donson about the cottage’s history and the role it plays in supporting the Sarjeant Gallery and the arts community in Whanganui. Talks are at 11.30am and the cottage and grounds will be open 11am to 1pm. In case of rain, the event will be postponed.

When: Saturday, February 11, 11am-1pm.

Where: Tylee Cottage, 26 Bell St.

Details: Free — but book at 06 349 0506.

POULTRY CLUB

What: Plenty of hens, roosters, bantams, ducks, eggs etc available. All welcome, including beginners.

When: Saturday, February 11, noon.

Where: Mathieson Street hall.

Details: $2 admission to cover expenses.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

What: Beginners Course for adults. Introduction to dancing, with warmup and basic steps/formations. Bring soft-soled shoes and bottled water, wear cool, loose-fitting clothing. A fun way to exercise.

When: Beginning Monday, February 13, from 8pm-9 pm for eight weeks, including a social dance on the final night.

Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.

Details: $50 for eight-week course. Contact: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or Tel: 344-1336

NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS

What: Whanganui Branch meeting — speaker: Rowan Carroll from the Police Museum — Using NZ Police Gazette for Family History Research.

When: Monday, February 13, 6.30pm. Individual research available from 5.30pm.

Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library

QUIET DAY FOR THE CREATIVE SOUL

What: with Tracey Young and Friends

When: Monday, February 13, 10am-2.30pm. Koha. Please bring your lunch.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui.

Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

GREEN DRINKS

What: “Whanganui’s new frequent bus route” by Anthonie Tonnon — Whanganui District Council’s representative to the Horizons Passenger Transport Committee.

When: Tuesday, February 14. Drinks from 5.30 pm.

Where: The Barracks, 170 St Hill St.

FILMS THAT FOCUS ON WOMEN

What: Film 1: The Wife. A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm to see her husband receive the Nobel prize in literature. With Marie Skidmore rsj

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2pm-4.15pm. Koha.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount St Joseph, 14 Hillside Terrace, Whanganui.

Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

What: The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare. A “revenge comedy”. An arrogant knight woos two women married to rich husbands in order to become a “kept man”. Unfortunately for him, the two wives are best friends ...

Shakespeare outdoors in the beautiful Bason Botanic Gardens — bring your seating, book your ticket and picnic hamper, coffee and icecream available during the interval.

When: February 23, 24, 25 at 7.30pm; February 26 at 2pm.

Where: Bason Botanic Gardens. Tickets from Royal Whanganui Opera House https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales

ON NOW

SPACE STUDIO & GALLERY

What: Gallery 1: From Eltham — Dan Mills; Gallery 2: 23 — Jo Giddens, Carmen Simmonds, Adele Dubarry, Michael Haggie, Cat Sleyer, Rita Dibert, Siobhan Wooding, Leonie Sharp, Tanya Hayton, Rowan Love, Katherine Claypole, Rachael Garland, Frances Stachl, Laura Papple, Kate Sione, Timon Maxey, Ivan Vostinar, Catherine Macdonald, Elaine Mayer, Stacey Hildreth, Christina McGillan, Kate Cregoe + The Black Pixie; Pop-Up Gallery: The Depth of Shine — Sandy de Kock.

When: Viewing until February 11.

Where: Space Studio & Gallery, 18 St Hill St.

LOCKETT GALLERY

What: Storyteller. Jenny Brown, local artisan quilt-maker. Her Storytellerexhibition is inspired by illustrations from selected children’s books and will run February-March, including Artists Open Studios weekends.

Where: Lockett Gallery, 60 Guyton St.

85 GLASGOW ST

What: A Gallery — Laurence Aberhart — Platinum Prints. Large works including “aranaki from Oeo Road under moonlight, and three photographs taken in Whanganui. Gallery 85 — A Stock Lot.

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: 2022 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review. The review showcases Whanganui region’s artistic output each year.

When: Till February 26

Where: Sarjeant on the Quay

What: Peter Peryer, Holy Tomato. This exhibition features works created between 2003 and 2018, acquired by the gallery in 2021 with assistance from his estate.

When: Till February 12.

Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.

What: Collection Focus examines works by early New Zealand landscape painter Charles Blomfield (1848-1926) and is timed to coincide with the 175th anniversary of his birth.

When: Till March 5.

Where: Sarjeant on the Quay

Online: My Choice. Each month a community member is invited to browse the online collection and select six artworks. Each My Choice selection, together with personal responses to the works, is available to view on the Sarjeant Gallery website for one month at a time. The February 2023 My Choice has been selected by Natalie Bradburn and her selection is available to view until February 28.

REGULAR

ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB

What: Indoor bowls in a warm, non-competitive environment.

When: Wednesdays, 1.30pm 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 1pm-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 5.30pm-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.

COMMUNITY MARKET/GARAGE SALE

What: Grab a bargain — minimum of 10 households. Mixed lots.

When: 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-1pm.

Where: Bula Bure, 149 London St.

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 Sts.

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 you wish to do. We will make you 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, 7pm-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 7.30pm-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 10am-11am; Friday 11am-noon.

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 to 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 a session, timed games, feather shuttles. Thursday morning 9am $6 a 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, 1.30pm-3.30pm

Contact: Craft group co-ordinator Bev 348 4407 or 027 77 23236.

WANGANUI BRANCH 60s 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.

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 and comradeship.

When: Tuesdays 7pm-9pm (rehearsals).

Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John’s Hill.

Contact: Calvyn 021 663 587.

WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS

What: A friendly and professional club where 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.

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 drop-ins welcome.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm-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, 6pm-7.15pm.

Where: Harrison St Community Hall.

Details: 022 622 1711

YIN YOGA WITH JADE

What: A candlelit yin practice.

When: Tuesdays, 5.30pm, Thursdays, 7pm

Where: Wisdom Is Yours, 200 B Victoria Ave

Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898