What's on in Gisborne

Saturday, November 14St Andrew's car boot sale, 9am–12 noon, in carpark behind the church (access off Childers Rd). Bring goods and have a boot sale yourself, $5 per car. Ph 868 5395 or 868 8226.

Yoga workshop 'in the company of women' with Nicky Knoff, 9am–3.30pm, Wainui Surf Club. Beginners welcome. Booking essential, $195. Ph Narelle 027 774 2489 or narelle@zenarelle.com.

Wainui Beach School Fair, 2pm–5.30pm. Rides, craft stalls, refreshments and more. Hangi from 5.30pm.

Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club 50th Jubilee celebrations. Free to public: a family fishing comp 8am, tug boat ballet 11am, birdman comp 1pm. Live bands on barge. For those registered, a gala dinner at 9.30pm.

Shirley Valentine, Unity Clubrooms, 209 Ormond Road, 7.30pm. Tickets $20 from Stephen Jones Photography, plus door sales.

Festival of Lights, Diwali cultural night, 7.30pm (prayer starts 6.30pm), Freedom Health & Fitness Centre, 16 Fitzherbert St, free entry, smoke-free and alcohol-free. Indian vegetarian food and sweets provided. Koha.

Sunday, November 15Yoga Therapy Workshops, Wainui Surf Club, with Nicky Knoff. Neck, back and shoulders 8.30–11am; Hips, knees and feet 1–3.30pm: $85 each or $155 both. Contact Narelle 027 774 2489 or narelle@zenarelle.com

Gisborne Sceptic Group, 11am, ph Ingrid 867 3715 or Doug 867 7122.

Gisborne Choral Society concert, 2pm, St Andrews Church, with Gisborne Civic Orchestra performing Bach, Haydn and Warlock and joined by guest musicians. Adults $20, students $5.

Shirley Valentine, Unity Clubrooms, 209 Ormond Road, 2pm. Tickets $20 from Stephen Jones Photography, plus door sales.

Monday, November 16Earth Girls, discover how to grow native trees, meet at EIT nursery, Rural Studies, Stout St. Email Kauri at kauri_99@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday, November 18Toddler Time – Te wa mo nga pepi, 10–10.30am, HB Williams Memorial Library, free. Theme: movement – nga neketanga.

A cluster of markets at Treble Court from 9am. Art, craft, community stalls, small business trials, activities for kids. Email Lana at manager@heartofgisborne.org.nz

Twilight Have-A-Go Golf Croquet (all ages), report 5.30pm, Barry Memorial Croquet Club, 530 Aberdeen Rd, $4. Equipment and tuition provided. Flat soled shoes please. Ph Ross 868 9418.

Thursday, November 19AvantiPlus Maintrax Summer Thursday Night Triathlon Series, Beacon Reserve. Register 5.30pm, briefing 5.50pm, races start 6pm. See www.eastlandtriclub.co.nz

Deb Webber, medium/psychic, 6.30pm, Quality Hotel Emerald, $55.

Shirley Valentine, Unity Clubrooms, 209 Ormond Road, 7.30pm. Tickets $20 from Stephen Jones Photography, plus door sales.

Gisborne Camera Club, 7.30pm, Blind Foundation Rooms, Grey St. Contact gisbornecameraclub@gmail.com.

Gisborne Woodturners Group, learners night, 7pm, Green Shed, Botanical Gardens. Ph Ernie 868 5395 (evenings).

Friday, November 20AvantiPlus Maintrax Try-A-Tri, Fridays at Churchill Park. Register before 5.10pm, briefing 5.20pm, race start 5.30pm. See www.eastlandtriclub.co.nz

Shirley Valentine, 209 Ormond Road, 7.30pm. Tickets $20 from Stephen Jones Photography, plus door sales.

Brendon Thomas and the Vibes, 8pm, The Dome, tickets $15 from The Aviary at PBC, or $20 at the door.

Saturday, November 21Ka Pai Kaiti Whanau day, Waikirikiri Reserve. Free fun for the family.

Bus tour of Moutohora rail line with Bob Hepburn, 8.30am-4.30pm, lunch and morning tea provided. Historic Places Tairawhiti members $30, non-members $45. Ph Sheridan 868 5805 or email write@gems.co.nz

Hospice Strawberry Festival, 10am–2pm, Rose Gardens, Fitzherbert St. Strawberries and ice cream $5 per serve.

Treble Court markets from 10am.

Community Blues and Roots Music Festival, Railway Reserve, 12 noon to 8pm, free. Local bands plus headliner Brendon Thomas and the Vibes.

Introduction to composting, 12–1pm, Tairawhiti Environment Centre, koha. Ph 867 4708.

Wa165 Steam Train trip to Muriwai, 1pm, Railway Station. Tickets at i-Site, adult $25, child $10, family $60 (2 adults, 2 kids).

Christmas Country Fare and Garden Ramble, 1–5pm, Matawhero Church, $10 entry includes a Devonshire tea. Ph 868 6255.

Nadine Antoinette School of Dance presents Coppelia, 1.30pm and 6pm, War Memorial Theatre. Tickets from Stephen Jones Photography.

TRAAMPS, 2pm, The Band Room, all welcome, email newshamj@xtra.co.nz

Gisborne Caledonian Society, 5.30–10.30pm, St Marks Hall, Childers Rd, $8. Christmas pot luck dinner and dance.

The Supper Dance Crew, 7pm start, St Andrews Church Hall, next to Pak’nSave, $5 plus plate for supper. Ph Jane 868 6528.

Shirley Valentine, 209 Ormond Road, 7.30pm. Tickets $20 from Stephen Jones Photography, plus door sales.

Sunday, November 22Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club, 9am, climb to summit of Moumoukai (612m) overlooking Nuhaka/Morere. Could have a hot soak after the walk. Ph Gillian 867 4591.

Wa165 Steam Train trip to Muriwai, 1pm, Railway Station. Tickets at i-Site, adult $25, child $10, family $60 (2 adults, 2 kids).