What's on in Dannevirke 29th January - 4th February 2013

A diary of the week's events:

 

Tuesday 29^th January 2013

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.

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 Cameron McKay 374 5205.

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. 

 

 

Wednesday 30^th January 2013

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.

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.

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. 

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 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 Anne Willis on 374 6524.

Alzheimer's Support Group meets at Rahiri, 348 High Street at 10am.

 

 

Thursday 31^st January 2013

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 meets 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.

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 Health for both men and women.  Classes to be held at the Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street, Dannevirke at 10am – 11am.  Also at Tararua Reap Building 15 Gordon Street, 7pm – 8pm.   Tai Chi 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.

Radio Dannevirke, meets at 7pm at the Radio Station, 91 High Street, Copenhagen Square.  Contact Glennis 374 7280.

 

 

Friday 1^st February 2013

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.

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 Anne Willis on 374 6524.

Dannevirke Bridge Club meet at the Club rooms High Street at 1pm.  For more information contact Karen Dalton  on 374 5853 or Harold Orsborn on 374 7355. 

Dannevirke and Districts A & P Association are holding their 103rd annual A & P Show at the Dannevirke Show Grounds.  7am – 5pm.  Events include equestrian, shearing competition, home industries, decorated courts, trade displays and photography competition.  Admission – family $13, adults $6, child $2, preschool free.  Friday night from 6.30pm Aotea Speed Shears in the woolshed, Neptune Street and Mahons Amusements.  Friday night entry is by gold coin donation.    

 

 

Saturday 2^nd February 2013

Dannevirke Fantasy Cave, 60 High Street.  Open 10am – 12.30pm.  Adults $5 and children $2. For group bookings call 374 9011, Liz 374 7865 or Sylvia 374 8794.

International Police Museum and Museum Lodge, 133 – 137 High Street, open 10am – 4pm, other days by arrangement, phone 374 6455 or 021 897 880.

Dave's Den – Motor Vehicle Display (8000) & Art Gallery, 363 High Street and Hospital Street cnr, open from 10am, for more information phone 374 8432.

Rangatira Croquet Club, McPhee Street.  1pm. All welcome – come and try golf croquet. For more information contact Bethia Campbell 374 5382 or Joe 374 8042.

Dannevirke and Districts A & P Association are holding their 103rd annual A & P Show at the Dannevirke Show Grounds.  7am – 6pm.  Events include home industries and decorated courts, trade displays, photography competition, wool, sheep and fat cattle section, goats, alpacas, children's zoo, cage bird display, equestrian, stage entertainment, terrier racing and a new event, sheep racing also Mahons Amusements.  Admission – family $15, adults $8, child $3, preschool free.

Pongaroa Speed Shear – at Pongaroa Domain 6.30 pm.  Cockies, Team Event, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Open.  Inquiries to Dave 06-376 2736 or Heather 06-376 2761.

 

 

Sunday 3^rd February 2013

Knox Church, Swinburn Street. No services at Knox this week.  Combined service 10am at The Hub, Allardice Street.

International Police Museum and Museum Lodge, 133 – 137 High Street, open 10am – 4pm, other days by arrangement, phone 374 6455 or 021 897 880.

Dave's Den – Motor Vehicle Display (8000) & Art Gallery, 363 High Street and Hospital Street cnr, open from 10am, for more information phone 374 8432.

Dannevirke Anglican Church, 174 High Street.  Service at 9am, Holy Eucharist – St John's.

Dannevirke Wheels with Attitude at the Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds, Neptune Street from 10am – 2pm.  Exhibitors $2, Swapmeet stallholders $5, Adult $2, Children $1.

 

 

Monday 4^th February 2013

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 meet at the Club rooms High Street at 7.30pm.  For more information contact Karen Dalton on 374 5853 or Harold Orsborn on 374 7355. 

 

Coming events in February:

Dannevirke Host Lions Lego event – 9^th & 16^th , Save Lives Give Blood – 12^th & 13^th , Dave's Sports n Outdoors "Twilight Business Shoot" starts – 15^th, Danne-Vegas to Herby 4x4 trek – 16^th,  Dannevirke Host Lions Relay for Life Bowls Event – 17^th.        

 

    

 

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