Whats on in Dannevirke 22nd - 28th May 2012

A diary of the week's events:

 

Tuesday 22^nd May 2012

Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm.  Adults $2, children 50c.  For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.

Boot Scooters Line Dancing, low impact, 10am to11.30am at the Scout Hall, Christian Street.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm.  Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall.  Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649.  The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community. 

Vets Golf at the Dannevirke Golf Course. For more details please phone Ray Beckett 374 5363.

Rua Roa Indoor Bowls, 7.30pm at the Rua Roa Hall, Laws Road.  For more information contact Jocelyn McKay 374 5785.

Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9am - 3pm (during term).  All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted.  For more info phone 374 6209.

Dannevirke Brownies & Pippins meet from 3.30pm to 5pm at the Scout Hall.  For further information contact Sylvia Peffers 374 8794.

Dannevirke Girl Guides for girls aged between 9 1/2yrs and 14 1/2 yrs, from 5pm to 7pm.  For more information contact Marianne 374 5047 or 0800 663 466 or www.girlguiding.org.nz

St John Cadets meet at St John Anglican Church Hall, High Street, 5.30pm to 7pm. Contact Glennis 374 7280 or Delwyn 374 9220.

Dannevirke Table Tennis at Knox Hall 7pm - 9pm,  $2.00 per night. All Welcome. Contact Bevan Hawley 374 7895.

Wednesday 23^rd May 2012

Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm.  Adults $2, children 50c.  For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.

Girls Brigade, Knox Church Hall, Swinburn Street from 5.30pm - 7.00pm.  This is a faith based programme suitable for girls aged 5yrs upwards.  Contact Jane Dempster 374 8795 for more details.

Ladies Golf - Club day at the Dannevirke Golf Club - 10am start.  Contact Helen Martin 374 7689 for more information.  All welcome.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm.  Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall.  Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649.  The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community. 

Dannevirke Highland Pipe band meet at the Carnegie Centre, Allardice Street from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Glennis McDonald if you require more information phone 374 7280.

Dannevirke Brass Band meets for a full practice from 7.30pm to 9pm.  Practice is held at the Brass Band rooms off Allardice Street.  Anyone wanting to learn an instrument please contact: Sarah Kuggeleijn 374 6446.

Te Reo Maori lessons from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at 16 Robertshawe Crescent.  Te Wananga o Tamaki Nui A Rua.  All welcome.  Contact Tamai for more information on 374 5250 or 0274 539 520.

Women's Home League Fellowship at 1.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall.  All ladies welcome.   Different activities each week, includes afternoon tea.  Any donations go to the Salvation Army Work in Tonga, Women's Ministries.   Contact 374 7750 or 374 8970 for more information.

Dannevirke Bridge Club starts 7.30pm at the Club rooms, High Street, for more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079. 

Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers meet at the Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee Street.  Weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm, spinners from 7pm - 9.30pm.   For further information contact Elaine on 374 5882 or Nola on 374 7296.

Dannevirke Community Toy Library at the Carnegie Centre from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.

Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9am - 3pm (during term).  All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted.  For more info phone 374 6209.

Dannevirke Judo Club, Juniors 6 – 13 yrs at 6.30pm, Seniors 14yrs + at 7.30pm, at the Scout Hall, Christian Street, Dannevirke. Registration fee and Judo uniform fees paid by students, NO TERM FEES 2012. Enquiries to Hamish Rees 374 2829 or 027 876 0046.

 

Thursday 24^th May 2012

Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c.  For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.

Activate, 2 Cadman Street. 11am - Sit and Be fit - seniors seated and standing exercise.  For more details, contact Activate 374 7920.

Dannevirke Art Society meets at the studio, 30 McPhee Street for painting & drawing from 10am onwards.  Visitors & newcomers are welcome.

Volley Ball - Dannevirke Sports Centre, Anderson Street 6pm to 7.30pm.  Bring along a friend and give it a go. 

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at The Hub, Gordon Street, at Noon.

Norsewood Craft Group meet in the pottery room, behind Norsewood Information Centre from 10.30am - 3.30pm.  Bring you own craft, whatever it may be, and your own food or treat yourself to lunch in the village.  A minimal charge applies towards the power, everyone welcome.

Ruahine Ramblers Leisure Marching Team meets at the Netball Courts, Anderson Street at 5.30pm.  New members welcome to join.  Contact Marj Johnson 374 8725.

Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9am - 3pm (during term).  All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted.  For more info phone 374 6209.

Spinning class at 5.30pm at Resultz Gym, Piripiri Road with a qualified fitness and spinning instructor.  Contact Tania 027 662 9866 or 374 7319.

 

Friday 25^th May 2012

Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c.  For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.

Activate, 2 Cadman Street. 9am - Litepace - a gentle 35 minute class for mainly over 50's.  For more details, contact Activate 374 7920.

Boot Scooters Line Dancing.  Low impact - 10am to 11am at the Scout Hall, Christian Street.

Dannevirke Bridge Club meet at the Club rooms High Street at 1pm.  For more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079. 

Housie at the Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street.  Social afternoons, 1pm start, afternoon tea provided, small cost involved.  All welcome.

Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers meet at the Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee Street, weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm.   For further information contact Elaine on 374 5882 or Nola on 374 7296.

Dannevirke Community Toy Library at the Carnegie Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm.  For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.

 

Saturday 26^th May 2012

Dannevirke Fantasy Cave, 60 High Street.  Open 10am – 12.30pm.  Adults $5 and children $2.

International Police Museum, High Street, open 10am – 4pm and by arrangement, phone 374 6455.

Cottage Quilters meet in the Hearing Association Rooms, Mcphee Street from 10am onwards. Sit 'n' Sew day, bring your own project. For more information please contact Angela Williams 374 1582 or Helen Batchelor 027 477 0390.

S.H.B.  Scottish Society are holding their Ingleside with Scottish and old time dancing at St. Joseph's Hall, Allardice Street.  7.30pm.  Families a plate please.  Everyone welcome. 

Dannevirke Lions Youth Talent Quest 2012 Grand Final Concert at the Dannevirke Town Hall, hosted by Mr Jon Fletcher. Guest choir Centrifugal. Starting at 6pm, single ticket $3, family ticket 2A + 2C $10, tickets available from Dannevirke Information Centre or pay at the door.

St John's Parish Gala, at the hall behind the church. Time 9am – till noon, cakes, plants, sausage sizzle, teas, white elephant, children's games and raffles. Proceeds toward refurbishment of our hall.

 

Sunday 27^th May 2012

International Police Museum, High Street, open 10am – 4pm and by arrangement, phone 374 6455.

Knox Church, Swinburn Street,  there are no services at Knox this week, instead there is a Combined Service at the Hub, Allardice Street at 10.30am.

 

 

Monday 28^th May 2012

Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm.  Adults $2, children 50c.  For more information, phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.

Viking Choir meets at 7pm at the Dannevirke High School music room.  All welcome.  Contact Sue Speedy 374 5970 for more information.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm.  Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall.  Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649.  The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community. 

Dannevirke Bridge Club starts 7.30pm at the Club rooms, High Street, for more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079. 

Come Dancing With Us - Old time dancing at Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street.  Dance old favourites and learn many more, partners not necessary.  A great fun night out, small friendly group.  7pm - 9pm.  For more information phone Ron Lowe 374 5444 or Lois 374 5943. 

Dannevirke Toy Library at the Carnegie Community Centre from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.  For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.

Dannevirke Cubs meet at the Scout Hall from 5pm to 6.30pm.  Contact Tracy Mumby 374 6690 for further information.

Tots & Toddlers, SH2 Makirikiri 10am to noon, for new babies.  All enquiries please contact: Mel 374 2964 or Nic 374 9332.

Dannevirke Dynamos (Toastmasters) meet at the Tararua REAP rooms from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.  For further information please contact Brian Baxter 374 5412 or http://dannevirke.freetoasthost.net.

 

Coming events in May and June:

Donate Blood - 29^th, 30^th,  Matariki Festival - 8^th

 

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