What's on in Dannevirke 19th-26th October 2013

A diary of the week's events:

 

Saturday 19^th October 2013

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

Rangatira Croquet Club, McPhee St.  1pm. Contact Bethia Campbell 374 5382 or Joe 374 8042.

Dvke Garden and Craft Expo, Totara College, Ruahine Street 10am – 3pm, Adults $4, Students/children free, phone 374 6165.

63rd Handcraft Competition and Display by SHB Federation of Women's Institutes, Knox Hall, public viewing 10am to 4pm.  Prize giving at 3.45pm.   Phone Helen Monteith 374 8287 for more info.

Dvke Art Society Annual Art Exhibition, including Dvke Woodturners, at the Dvke Sports Club, High Street.  Open from 10am – 7pm, free entry.  Enquiries phone 374 5010 evenings.

"Dog Dayz" Ruahine Kennel Association is hosting back to back All Breeds Championship Shows, in conjunction with specialty shows hosted by East Coast Hound Association and Manawatu Toy Dog Club, at the Dvke A & P Show Grounds. Free Entry. Also "Kids and K9's" fun afternoon starting at noon, kids show your special pet dog in a mini dog show and ribbon parade, free entry.

Pamir Rugs Sale at the Dvke Town Hall, from 10am – 4.30pm. A great selection of rugs, runners of different sizes and designs, cushion covers, nomadic bags and kilims. We accept cash, eftpos and credit card.

Dvke Floral Art Group Exhibition "Tiz Christmas" at Rawhiti Lodge Hall, 191 High Street, open  9.30am to 4pm, $2 entry, raffles will be available. Contact Joy 374 8441.

Dvke Cottage Quilters Exhibition, Huia Range School Hall, Cole Street, 9.00am – 4pm.  Admission $2, raffles available.

 

Sunday 20^th October 2013

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

Dvke Bible Chapel, Burns Street, Teaching and Communion Service 10am.

Dvke Anglican Church, Holy Eucharist at 8am NZ Prayer Book, & 10am Family Service Communion.

Dvke Art Society Annual Art Exhibition, including Dvke Woodturners, at the Dvke Sports Club, High Street.  Open from 10am – 3pm, free entry.  Enquiries phone 374 5010 evenings.

"Dog Dayz" Ruahine Kennel Association is hosting back to back All Breeds Championship Shows, in conjunction with specialty shows hosted by East Coast Hound Association and Manawatu Toy Dog Club, at the Dvke A & P Show Grounds. Free Entry.

Pamir Rugs Sale at the Dvke Town Hall, from 10am – 4.30pm. A great selection of rugs, runners of different sizes and designs, cushion covers, nomadic bags and kilims. We accept cash, eftpos and credit card.

Dvke Floral Art Group Exhibition "Tiz Christmas" at Rawhiti Lodge Hall, 191 High Street, open 9.30am to 4pm, $2 entry, raffles will be available. Contact Joy 374 8441.

Dvke Cottage Quilters Exhibition, Huia Range School Hall, Cole Street, 9.00am – 4pm.  Admission $2, raffles available.

Dvke Country & Variety Music Club meet at the Dannevirke Services and Citizens Club, Princess Street at 1.30pm.  All welcome.  

 

Monday 21^st October 2013

Viking Choir 7pm at the Dvke High School music room, all welcome, phone Sue Speedy 374 5970.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm, Dvke Anglican Church Hall, ph 374 7649. 

Dannevirke Bridge Club at Club rooms High St 7.30pm. Contact Karen 374 5853, Harold 374 7355. 

Tots & Toddlers playgroup, SH2 Makirikiri 9.30am -12pm, contact: Mel 374 7060.

 

 

Tuesday 22^nd October 2013

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

Vets Golf at the Dannevirke Golf Course. For more info contact Ray Beckett 374 5363.

Rua Roa Indoor Bowls, 7.30pm, Rua Roa Hall, Laws Rd. Contact Cameron McKay 374 5205.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm, Dvke Anglican Church Hall, ph 374 7649.

MenzShed in Denmark St, open 10am – 3pm, open for men of all ages, so come and have a look and a cuppa, work is entirely voluntary. Do you have a small job that needs doing, in return for a donation, give them a call, Gary Cameron 06 376 4167, Andrew Thompson 374 8650 or Ian Barnett 374 2737.

Dvke Brownies & Pippins, girls aged between 5 & 10yrs meet 4.30pm to 6pm at the Scout Hall. Dannevirke Girl Guides, girls aged between 9 ½ & 14 ½ yrs meet 4.30pm to 6pm at the Scout Hall.  For further information contact 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.

Red Cross Jumble Sale, 8.30 - 10.30am at the Red Cross rooms 2 McPhee Street.

 

Wednesday 23^rd  October 2013

Ladies Golf - Club day at the Dannevirke Golf Club - 10am start.  Contact Helen Martin 374 7689.

Dvke Highland Pipe band meet at Carnegie Centre, Allardice St, 7-9pm. Contact Glennis 374 7280.

Dvke Brass Band meet for a full practice from 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact Sarah Kuggeleijn 374 6446.

The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm, Dvke Anglican Church Hall, ph 374 7649. 

Women's Home League Fellowship,1.30pm at Salvation Army Hall. Contact 374 7750 or 374 8970.

Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers, Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee St, Weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm, spinners from 7pm - 9.30pm.   For more info contact Anne Willis on 374 6524.

Norsewood & Dist Family Playgroup, free from 10am – 12pm, 0 – 5 yrs, call Vanessa 374  8803.

Grey Power monthly meeting at The Hub, 1.30pm. All members and public welcome.

 

 

Thursday 24^th October 2013

Dannevirke Art Society meets at the studio, 30 McPhee St, for painting & drawing, 10am onwards. 

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

Norsewood Craft Group meet in the pottery room, from 10.30am-3.30pm. A minimal charge applies.

Ruahine Ramblers Leisure Marching Team, Netball Courts, Anderson St, 5.30pm. Marj  374 8725.

Spinning class at 5.30pm at Resultz Gym, Piripiri Road, Contact Tania 027 662 9866 or 374 7319.

MenzShed workshop and meeting room, Denmark Street, down the alleyway between Dorrington Poole and Dvke Budget Advice, open 10am – 3pm, open for men of all ages.

Free Tai Chi in the Park – Christian St, 1pm-2pm weather permitting. Certified Tai Chi instructor Dianne 0274 760074.

Preschool music and movement, 10.30am – 11.30am, Anglican Church Hall, everyone welcome, no charge, for more information phone Julie McDougall 374 5630.

Cooking classes for absolute beginners at the Sports Centre, Anderson Street at 5.30pm. Register at Healthnuts, 26 High Street.

 

 

Friday 25^th October 2013

'LIKING THE VIKING' DAY

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

Housie at the Old Acquaintance Club, 1pm start, afternoon tea provided, small cost involved.

Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers, Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee Street, spinners meet from 10am to 2.30pm.  For further information contact Anne Willis on 374 6524.

Dannevirke Bridge Club meet Club rooms High St 1pm. Contact Karen 374 5853, Harold 374 7355. 

Dvke's National Viking Day, Viking themed activities, competitions and street market by Dvke Chamber of Commerce. From 9am – 4pm.

"Viking Ball" by the Chamber of Commerce, at the Dvke Town Hall, starting at 7pm. Tickets available from Bank of New Zealand, Dannevirke.

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

 

 

Saturday 26^th October 2013

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

Rangatira Croquet Club, McPhee St.  1pm. Contact Bethia Campbell 374 5382 or Joe 374 8042.

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 Anne Ingram 374 6195.

 

Daily

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.

 

Week Days only

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

 

Weekends

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

 

 

Coming events in October: 

Cooking Classes Every Thurs Oct,

The Barry Stuart Hypnotist Show 27th October 4pm at Dvke Services & Citizens Club

For other events check your spring festival brochure 

 

 

        

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