HYPNOTIST NIGHT
What: Dave Upfold Comedy Stage Hypnotist.
When: Friday, October 14, 7.30pm.
Where: Fordell Town Hall.
Cost: $25 per person
Contact: Georgie 021 616 932, or Kelsey 027 823 1785, or Penny at the Fordell Preschool Office 06 3427629.
Details: Fundraiser for Fordell Preschool for Resources & Landscaping.
AL-ANON MEETINGS
What: Al-Anon is a confidential and anonymous programme for those affected by a friend's or family's drinking problem and behaviours.
When: Every Tuesday night at 7.30pm.
Where: The Quaker Rooms, 256 Wicksteed St.
Cost: No fees but a koha is appreciated.
WIDOWS' CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
What: Friendship, fun and support. Non-denominational, all welcome.
For details: Kay 027 694 7952 or email kaywozhere@gmail.com.
BADMINTON
What: Badminton Wanganui. Feather shuttles, timed games.
When: Mondays at 7.30pm.
Where: Badminton Hall, Sports Stadium, Springvale Park.
Cost: $7 per session.
Inquiries: Jude 343 7669.
SATURDAY MARKETS
What: River Traders and Whanganui Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm, Saturday, rain or shine.
Where: Downtown Riverbank.
CREATIONS GALLERY 'N GIFTS
What: Five Whanganui artists' creations on display and for sale. An artist is in the gallery each day and one is working in their medium every Saturday.
When: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm, or other times to suit.
Where: 25a Drews Ave.
Interaction: Taking registrations in workshops working with Powertex (sculptured items), chalk paint (up-cycling furniture) and felting.
Inquiries: Phone 06 345 3121.
SUPPORT GROUP
What: Support Group for bereaved men.
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30am.
Where: Red Cross Rooms, 120 Guyton St, opposite city council.
Contact: Barrie, (06) 344-3345, or Doug, (06) 345-0392.
SINGING FOR YOUR BRAIN
What: A group for people with neurological conditions. Singing improves breathing, vocal skills, mind, communication, confidence.
When: Monday 1.30pm-3pm - except for school holidays.
Where: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Foyer, Glasgow St.
Cost: $5.
Inquiries: Dorothy Trail, 344 7690 or 027 4701635 or mumsocks@xtra.co.nz.
CEROC
What: Learn Ceroc dancing the easy, fun way.
When: Every Friday. Beginners 7pm. Freestyle class 8pm-8.45pm.
Where: 74a Victoria Ave, Wanganui Rock n Roll club rooms.
Cost: $10 casual or $40 for five lessons.
Contact: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or 345-7401.
ART SOCIETY
What: Wanganui Art Society's Tuesday art group is open for new members. Small charge for expenses.
When: Tuesdays running from 9.30am-midday.
Where: Cook's Gallery (behind Wanganui Motors, off Ridgway St.)
Inquiries: Phone 345-8718.
WANGANUI RSA POETRY GROUP
What: Meeting of those interested in poetry.
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 2pm-3pm.
Where: Wanganui RSA, St Hill St.
Cost: Gold coin donation for use of facilities.
Inquiries: Robert Taylor, email thebugleeditor150sc@gmail.com.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
What: Support group for bereaved parents.
When: First Saturday of each month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.
Contact: Keren, (06) 344-3345, or Sue, (06) 345-0855 for information.
WANGANUI EMBROIDERERS' GUILD
What: Weekly meetings of like-minded women in the art of needlework.
When & Where: Monday evenings 7pm-9pm, Friday mornings 10am-midday at members' houses; with monthly meetings second Sunday of every month at Dempsey & Forest, Guyton St, from 11am-4pm. Workshops by nationally recognised tutors during the year, both in Wanganui and at other guilds in the surrounding region.
Contact: Fiona McIvor tel. 021 124 6775 or email wanganui.embroiderers@gmail.com.
SMALL BUSINESS
What: Wanganui Small Business Forum meets. Open forum so come along with any subject you would like to discuss or share.
When: Wednesday, October 5 at 12.30pm.
Where: Element Cafe, Victoria Ave (Bridge Block).
