The Koha Shed is having a retro and vintage sale on Sunday. Photo / File
The Koha Shed is having a retro and vintage sale on Sunday. Photo / File
If you are looking to get kitted out for Whanganui Vintage Weekend, you might find what you need at the Koha Shed retro and vintage sale on Sunday. The Koha Shed needs to raise funds to pay regular overheads, for food parcels and to support summer activities such as helping local families with school holiday pool and movie outings. Support your community and get yourself a great look at the same time.
Whanganui Summer Programme When: All week Where: Various locations Details: Pick up a programme and make bookings at Whanganui i-Site visitor centre or see online at whanganuiheritagetrust.org.nz
Waimarie Paddle Steamer Cruise When: 11am-1pm all week Where: Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay Details: A unique and authentic cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal-fired paddle steamer. Book at the centre or call 06 347 1863.
Whanganui East Pool When: Open 11am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 11am-5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Where: 67 Tinirau St Details: Entry charges are $4 for adults, $3.50 students and seniors, $3 children (5-16), and $2.50 for a hydroslide pass. There is a $1.50 charge for preschoolers and spectators.
Summer Race Day Where: Racecourse, Purnell St When: 1pm-5.30pm Details: A full afternoon of racing. Free entry and car parking.
Thoughtful Thursday When: 6.30pm Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St Details: Hillary: Ocean to Sky - Michael Dillon revisits his award-winning documentary of a jet boating trip on the Ganges with Sir Edmund Hillary. $10 (cash) at the door or book at www.confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
FRIDAY Whanganui Opera Week When: 7.30pm Where: Prince Edward Auditorium, Whanganui Collegiate Details: The NZ Opera School offers young singers the opportunity to develop their vocal techniques, their language and performance abilities. See a masterclass of students working with Cesar Ulloa. Tickets $15 from Royal Wanganui Opera House. See more at whanganuioperaweek.nz
Marlin's Dreaming Summer Tour When: 8.30pm Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St Details: Dunedin psychedelic pop-rockers swing by Lucky on their summer tour. Tickets from banishedmusic.com
SATURDAY
Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Market When: 8.30am-1pm rain or shine Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank Details: Local produce and plants, street food, artists, crafts and collectables.
Walking tours When: 10am and 2pm today and Sunday Where: Whanganui i-Site Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site. To book another time phone 349 0508.
Picnic at the Park When: 11am Where: Bason Botanic Gardens, Rapanui Rd Details: The Multicultural Council of Whanganui/Rangitikei has organised a community picnic with fun and games and everyone is invited. Take sunblock, blankets, seating and picnic or barbecue food to share. For more information contact Pushpa on 021 0254 0709 or Teena on 021 112 5813.
Saturday Cruise When: 2pm Where: Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay Details: A unique and authentic cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal-fired paddle steamer. Book at the centre or call 06 347 1863.
Koha Shed retro and vintage sale When: noon-3pm Where: 88 Duncan St, Whanganui East Details: Get your Vintage Weekend clothing and accessories and support the Koha Shed to support others.
Mable the Tram When: 1pm-3pm Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Airport Control Tower When: 1pm-3pm Where: Whanganui Airport Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 055 5476.
A visit to Paloma Gardens at Fordell is on the Whanganui Summer Programme this week.
Photo / Beryl Cowan
MONDAY
YMCA Holiday Programme When: 6.30am-6pm daily Where: YMCA Community Centre, 125 Grey St Details: Catering for children aged 5 to 15. Fun on-site activities and outings. Call 027 269 1452 to book.
TUESDAY
Green Drinks When: 5.30pm Where: Stellar Bar function room. Taupo Quay entrance Details: Networking followed by 6pm presentation from forager Margi Keys who will share her enthusiasm for some nutritious edible weeds.
Collection Tour When: 1pm-2pm Where: Whanganui Regional Museum, Queenspark Details: See the recent upgrades and glimpse the treasures that tell the story of Whanganui. Booking essential - phone Whanganui Regional Museum on 06 349 1110.
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganui chronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, January 16, to Wednesday, January 22, is noon Tuesday, January 14.
