What s happening around Whanganui
4 Apr, 2021 05:52 AM
8 minutes to read
Join Tracy Byatt in the project gallery at Sarjeant on the Quay as she works, and demonstrates the techniques she used to create An Impossible Bouquet. Photo / Sarjeant Gallery
Join Tracy Byatt in the project gallery at Sarjeant on the Quay as she works, and demonstrates the techniques she used to create An Impossible Bouquet. Photo / Sarjeant Gallery
Wanganui Midweek
WHAT GIVES ENERGY AND PURPOSE TO YOUR LIFE?
What: Alison Lewin shares her experience of working in rural Zimbabwe and reflects on how her world view has changed and what she has learned about resilience.
Whanganui Happenings: What s on in city
15 Mar, 2021 12:15 AM
9 minutes to read
Wanganui Midweek
Monday:
Tuesday:
Friday:
11am-midday Mums and Bubs Group (every second Friday)
Starting on Monday, April 13 is Art Connection An art group for people of all abilities.
PRIDE WEEK RESCHEDULED EVENTS
April 9 - Bowls in Drag - 6pm
April 24 - Pride Walk - 9.45am
April 24 - Pride Party - 6pm
AGM
The AGM of The Wanganui Community Choir Inc will be held on Monday, March 22, at 8.15pm at the Riverside Christian Church Hall, 4 Ingestre St, Whanganui, followed by supper. All welcome.
CARLTON INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
When: Thursday, March 18, 7.15pm.
La Fiesta continues under level 1
8 Mar, 2021 03:00 PM
4 minutes to read
My grateful thanks to all of you for your patience and understanding as La Fiesta experienced numerous changes and cancellations due to the alert level change in response to the latest community cases of Covid-19 in the last week.
Now that we are back at alert level 1 we look forward to celebrating the very last week of the festival with you all. There s still time to get into it!
Carla Donson, originator and co-ordinator of La Fiesta.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
2pm plus 5.15pm: A Right Royal Tour, 69 St Hill St. Koha. Ph Shirna 349 0511 to book. Take a special behind the scenes look at the grand old dame that is the Royal Wanganui Opera House. Explore 120 years of history in the last remaining working Victorian theatre in the southern hemisphere.
Whanganui Happenings: What s on
15 Feb, 2021 12:19 AM
9 minutes to read
MEN S YOGA
What: 8 week beginners course to maintain strength and develop more flexibility, resilience and composure, developed by a male teacher specifically for men.
When: Starts Wednesday, February 17, 6-7.15pm.
Where: Inner Light Yoga, Harrison St Hall.
Details: $80. Phone 022 622 1711.
TUI MOTU GROUP
What: Tui Motu, an Independent Catholic Magazine, will challenge us to look at social, ecological and spiritual values. Contribute to the discussion inter-church and inter-faith dialogue is welcomed. With Liz Hickey rsj.
When: Wednesday, February 17, 4.30-5.45pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au.
Musician puts Beautrais poetry to music for La Fiesta
14 Feb, 2021 01:51 AM
3 minutes to read
Elizabeth de Vegt, singer songwriter, composer, musician, has set some of Airini Beautrais poems to music and will be presenting them during La Fiesta. Photo / Paul Brooks
Elizabeth de Vegt, singer songwriter, composer, musician, has set some of Airini Beautrais poems to music and will be presenting them during La Fiesta. Photo / Paul Brooks
Paul Brooks is editor of Whanganui Midweek, in your letterbox every Wednesdaypaul.brooks@nzme.co.nz
Take the words of an award-winning poet and the music of an acclaimed musician, composer, singer / songwriter, and poetry takes on new meaning and reaches a new audience.