A diary of the week's events:
Saturday 30th January 2016
Fantasy Cave, 60 High Street. Open 10am to 2pm. Admission: Adult $5 and children $2. Phone 374 9011.
International Police Museum and Museum Lodge, 133-137 High Street, open 10am to 4pm, other days by arrangement. Phone 374 6455 or 021 897 880.
Country Carnival Market – Produce Hall, A & P Showgrounds, High Street, Dannevirke from 10am to 1pm. Free entry. Stallholder enquiries or for more information call Daphne 06 374 7492.
Sunday 31st January 2016
International Police Museum and Museum Lodge, 133-137 High Street, open 10am to 4pm, other days by arrangement. Phone 374 6455 or 021 897 880.
Dannevirke Anglican Church, 174 High Street. Church services at 8am and 10am.
Knox Church, Swinburn Street. Church services at 8.30am and 10.30am.
Wheels with Attitude & Swapmeet at the Dannevirke A & P Showgrounds. All types of vehicles invited – Vintage cars, Classics, Hot Rods, Tractors, Trucks, Buses, Motorcyles and more. Exhibitors (incl. passengers) $2, Swapmeet Stallholders $5, Adult $2, Children $1. For more information please contact the event coordinator 06 374 7620. www.wheelswithattitude.nz dvkewheelsclub@hotmail.com
Monday 1st February
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street opens from 10am to 3pm. Adult $2 and children 50c. Phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Dannevirke Bridge Club at Club rooms High St 7.15pm. Contact Jan 374 9070 or Karen 374 5853.
The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm, Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall, 374 7649.
Model Railway Club meets at 7.30pm. Contact Tristan Smiley 374 7894 for more information.
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street opens from 10am to 3pm. Adult $2 and children 50c. Phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Vets Golf at the Dannevirke Golf Course. 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, Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall, 374 7649.
MenzShed in Denmark St. Open 10am to 3pm for men of all ages so come and have a look and a cuppa. Give them a call - Gary Cameron 06 376 4167, Andrew Thompson 374 8650 or Ian Barnett 374 2737.
Boot Scooters Line Dancing, low impact, 10am to 11am at the Scout Hall, Christian Street.
T'ai Chi for Health - 10am to 11am and 5.30pm to 6.30pm (please book) at the Dannevirke Sports Centre, Anderson Street, Dannevirke. TCA/TCA2 + all programmes. Come and join us. Any adult age, ability or gender. $6 per 1hr session payable 1 month in advance. For bookings call Dianne 06 374 6545 or 0274 760 074 or email d.willis@clear.net.nz
Knox Opportunity Shop – Used clothing and bric a brac in Knox Church Hall, Swinburn Street from 9am to 11am. Bargains galore. Come and enjoy our new facility.
St John Cadets meet at St John Anglican Church Hall, High Street, 5.30pm to 7pm. Contact Glennis 374 7280 or Delwyn 374 9220.
Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street opens from 10am to 3pm. Adult $2 and children 50c. Phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Ladies Golf - Club day at the Dannevirke Golf Club - 10am start. Contact Gwen Murphy 374 3670.
Dvke Highland Pipe band meet at Carnegie Centre, Allardice St, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Glennis 374 7280.
Dvke Brass Band meet for a full practice from 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact Sarah Kuggeleijn 374 6446.
Dannevirke Spinners and Weavers, Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee St. Weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm, spinners from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Anne Willis on 374 6524.
Norsewood – Resistance band exercise and Tai–Chi at the War Memorial Hall from 9am to 10am. Contact Ella Domper 374 0786.
Come Dancing With Us - Old time dancing at Rawhiti Lodge, High Street. Dance to your old favourites and learn many more, partners not necessary. A fun night out with a small friendly group from 7pm to 9pm. Small charge of $2 per person. For more information phone Ron 374 5444 or Lois 374 5943.
Twilight Bowls - at the Dannevirke Bowling Club, Waterloo Street. Roll up 5pm, games start 5.30pm. Teams of two or three players. Three bowls – bowls available at the Club. Cost: $2 per player, bar open, sausage sizzle. Please phone entries to Jim Harding at the Bowling Club 374 7174 after 4pm. Cancellation: if weather is doubtful phone Jim at the Club. Everybody welcome from 9 to 90. Come and see what the game is all about and prepare to have a laugh.
Thursday 4th February 2016
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street opens from 10am to 3pm. Adult $2 and children 50c. Phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Dannevirke Art Society meets at the studio, 30 McPhee St, for painting and drawing, 10am onwards. For more information phone June 374 9833.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at The Hub, Gordon Street at Noon.
Norsewood Craft Group meets in the pottery room, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. A minimal charge applies.
Ruahine Ramblers leisure marching team, Sports Centre - Anderson St at 6.30pm. Contact Marj 374 8725.
MenzShed workshop and meeting room, Denmark Street, down the alleyway between Dorrington Poole and Dannevirke Budget Advice offices. Open 10am to 3pm for men of all ages.
Friday 5th February 2016
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street opens from 10am to 3pm. Adult $2 and children 50c. Phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
106th Dannevirke A & P Show at the Dannevirke Showgrounds. Entry: Family $20, Adult $8, Child $5, pre-schooler free. Friday night – side shows only – entry by gold coin. For more information or to download schedules www.dannevirkeaandp.co.nz
Saturday 6th February 2016 – Waitangi Day
Fantasy Cave, 60 High Street. Open 10am to 12.30pm. Admission: Adult $5 and children $2. Phone 374 9011.
International Police Museum and Museum Lodge, 133-137 High Street, open 10am to 4pm, other days by arrangement. Phone 374 6455 or 021 897 880.
106th Dannevirke A & P Show at the Dannevirke Showgrounds. Entry: Family $20, Adult $10, Child $5, pre-schooler free. For more information or to download schedules www.dannevirkeaandp.co.nz/
Daily
Dave's Den – Motor Vehicle Display (8,000 models) and Art Gallery, 363 High Street and Hospital Street cnr, open from 10am. Further information phone 374 8432.
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