Whats on in Dannevirke 21st - 27th August 2012

A diary of the week's events:

Tuesday 21^st August 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 for girls aged between 5 & 10yrs meet from 4.30pm to 6pm at the Scout Hall.  For further information contact Marianne 374 5047.

Dannevirke Girl Guides for girls aged between 9 ½ & 14 ½ yrs meet from 4.30pm to 6pm at the Scout Hall.  For further 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 Volunteer Fire Brigade.  Practise night 7pm at the Fire Station.  All welcome.

 

Wednesday 22^nd August 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Norsewood and District Family Playgroup – free attendance. 0 – 5 year olds, held at Norsewood and District School. For more information please contact Vanessa 374 8803.

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.

Tai-Chi  for Health, including light exercise every Wednesday from 9.00am till 10.00 am, War Memorial Hall, Norsewood with a Qualified Tai-Chi Instructor cost $4.00, for more information phone Ella 374 0850.

Alzheimer's New Zealand is hosting free education sessions for everyone caring for someone in the community with dementia. At Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, 1 – 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea. Please call Alzheimer's Manawatu on 0800 004 001 for further information and to register as places are limited. Other dates also available.

Grey Power monthly meeting held at The Hub, Allardice Street entrance at 1.30pm. Speakers Mayor Roly Ellis and Maureen Reynolds speaking on N.Z. Shake out exercise. All welcome.

  

Thursday 23^rd August 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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis for both men and women.  Classes to be held at the Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street, Dannevirke at 10am – 11am.  Tai Chi for Arthritis is a slow, gentle flowing exercise suitable for all ages and abilities.  Supported by ACC NZ as an exercise to prevent falls. Supported by Arthritis NZ. Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dianne Willis. For more information contact 374 6545.

Alzheimer's New Zealand is hosting free education sessions for everyone caring for someone in the community with dementia. At Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, 1 – 2.30pm followed by afternoon tea. Please call Alzheimer's Manawatu on 0800 004 001 for further information and to register as places are limited. Other dates also available.

Interschool Aerobics competition, at the Dannevirke Town Hall.

"Lock the Gate", Environmental campaigner Drew Hutton will host a fracking awareness meeting, sharing his knowledge of fracking and its effects on rural communities and water, 2pm at The Hub, all welcome. For more info www.lockthegate.org.nz

An Invitation to all men… If you are retired or have spare time, then this could be for you. We are looking at starting a steering group to set up a Men's Shed in our area, so come along to a public discussion on the viability of having a Men's Shed in Dannevirke. The Men's Shed is an updated version of the shed in the backyard that has long been a part of New Zealand's culture. 2pm at Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, afternoon tea provided.

 

Friday 24^th August 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 25^th August 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.

 

Sunday 26^th August 2012

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

Knox Church, Swinburn Street,  Traditional Service 8.30am, Contemporary Family Service 10am.

 

Monday 27^th August 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 Cubs meet at the Scout Hall from 5pm to 6.30pm.  Contact Tracy Mumby 374 6690 for further information.

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 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 September:

Alzheimers Manawatu on Dementia, next sessions 29th August and 5th September at REAP,  "Little Shop of Horrors" Fountain Theatre –  6-8^th & 13-15^th, Kapa Haka Festival - 21^st, S.H.B. Scottish Society Tea Dance - 23^rd 

 

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