Mistress Ford (Brianna Palmer) and Mistress Page (Robi Martin) are part of the cast for The Merry Wives of Windsor, playing at Bason Botanic Gardens next month. Photo / Karen Craig
REPERTORY THEATRE
What: James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood, directed by Polly Pyefinch. The childhood classic brought to life on stage by a cast of young and seasoned players.
When: January 19, 20, 21, 22 at 6pm; January 21, 22, 23 at 11am.
Where: Whanganui Repertory Theatre, 4 Ridgway Street. Tickets from the theatre or online at www.wanganuivenues.co.nz.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING
What: Beginners Course for Adults. Introduction to dancing, with warm up and basic steps/formations. Bring soft-soled shoes and bottled water, wear cool, loose-fitting clothing. A fun way to exercise.
When: Beginning Monday, February 13 from 8-9 pm for 8 weeks, including a social dance on the final night.
Where: Carlton School Hall, Carlton Ave.
Details: $50 for 8-week course. Contact: glendarroch@dancescottish.org.nz or phone 344-1336.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
What: The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare. A “revenge comedy”. An arrogant knight woos two women married to rich husbands in order to become a “kept man”. Unfortunately for him, the two wives are best friends ...
Shakespeare outdoors in the beautiful Bason Botanic Gardens — bring your seating, book your ticket and picnic hamper, coffee and icecream available during the interval.
When: February 23, 24, 25 at 7.30pm; February 26 at 2pm.
Where: Bason Botanic Gardens. Tickets from Royal Whanganui Opera House https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales.
ON NOW
LOCKETT GALLERY
What: Sarah Wilkins exhibition. Sarah has exhibited internationally and has work showing through December-January.
Where: Lockett Gallery, 60 Guyton St.
85 GLASGOW ST
What: A Gallery — Laurence Aberhart — Platinum Prints. Large works including Taranaki from Oeo Road, under moonlight, and three photographs taken in Whanganui. Gallery 85 — A Stock Lot.
When: Wednesday — Thursday, 10am-4pm; Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm, and any time the flags are out.
Where: 85 Glasgow St.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: The New Zealand Society of Artists in Glass presents the Member’s Exhibition, the largest showcase of glass art in the country, presented in collaboration with New Zealand Glassworks Te Whare Tuhua o Te Ao.
When: Till January 29.
Where: Object Store (above i-Site).
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: 2022 Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review. The Pattillo Whanganui Arts Review is New Zealand’s longest running, open call, community art exhibition. The review showcases Whanganui region’s artistic output each year and as such is recognised as a great place to see what’s hot, what’s happening, who’s new, who’s still working and who’s simply had a go.
When: Till February 26.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Peter Peryer Holy Tomato. This exhibition features works created between 2003 and 2018, which were acquired by the gallery in 2021 with generous assistance from his estate.
When: Till February 12.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Collection Focus examines works by a single artist from the Sarjeant collection. This exhibition highlights early New Zealand landscape painter Charles Blomfield (1848-1926) and is timed to coincide with the 175th anniversary of his birth.
When: Till March 5.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay.
REGULAR
ANGLICAN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
What: Indoor bowls in a warm, non-competitive environment.
When: Wednesdays, 1.30 start.
Where: Lower lounge, Christ Church Community Centre, Wicksteed St.
Details: $4 per session. Bowls supplied. Call Jan, 3477414 or 027 3762345.
BEYOND MINDFULNESS
What: Meditation in the tradition of the Dalai Lama.
When: 7pm Thursdays. Entry by koha.
Where: Chang Chup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
BOLIVIA CLUB WANGANUI
When: Every Monday from 1-4pm, afternoon tea supplied.
Where: Gonville-Castlecliff Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Dianne 345 8809. All welcome $3. No stairs and ramp entry.
CALM MIND, OPEN HEART
What: Practising engaged daily mindfulness, in Thich Nhat Hanh Plum Village tradition.
When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm.
Contact: Clare 021 0622 120.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for all.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Place (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Tracy on 022 682 0136 or on Facebook.
COMMUNITY MARKET/GARAGE SALE
What: Grab a bargain — minimum of 10 households. Mixed lots.
When: 2nd Sunday of the month, 10am-1pm.
Where: Bula Bure, 149 London St.
COTTON ON QUILTERS
What: Quilting, patchwork and stitching in fun and friendship. Bring your lunch. The first meeting is free.
Where: Masonic Hall, corner Dublin and Keith streets.
When: First Saturday of month (except January) at 10.30am.
Contacts: Veronica Davidson 06 348 4002 or 027 280 7882 and Lesley McFarlane 06 344 8477 or 021 174 3045.
FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 236 8046.
FOLK MUSIC
What: Instrumental folk music session: join in or listen.
When: Every Thursday, 7-9pm.
Where: Irish Bar, Grand Hotel.
Details: Adie, 021 023 84578.
KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: Programme for elders to socialise and participate in activities.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Where: Kowhainui Home, 88 Virginia Rd, Otamatea (participants can be picked up and taken home).
Details: Call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.
LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir.
When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (rehearsals).
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: New members welcome. Contact Mel, 02102294425.
MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Susan 021 503817.
PARKINSON’S WHANGANUI
What: Counterpunch Boxing.
When: Wednesday 10-11am; Friday 11am-midday.
Where: River City Boxing Club, 10 Devon Rd.
Details: Gold coin donation. Fraser. 027 2477 242.
PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment, meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
PRESENTATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TOPICS/GIFTS/WISDOM
What: A speaker will share Spiritual Wisdom, presentations of clairvoyants, workshops and free spiritual healing and advice.
When: Saturdays 11.30am till 12.30pm.
Where: Dimensions of Light “spirits Sanctuary” 200 B Victoria Ave (carparks at back, 59 Ingestre St).
Details: Donation. 06 3455002 for more information.
RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Thursdays, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 205 5991.
SATURDAY MEDITATION
What: Guided meditation. Koha.
When: Saturday 10.30-11am.
Where: Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre, 200B Victoria Ave.
Details: Natasha or Kevin on 06 345 5002.
SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Inquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
SOCIAL MOTORCYCLE RIDES
What: Monthly rides of 200-300km. All riders welcome, and any brand of motorcycle with two or three wheels. Organised by Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club.
When: 10am on the last Sunday of every month.
Where: Wanganui Motor Boat clubrooms on Anzac Pde, 500m north of Dublin St Bridge.
Details: Just turn up, or call Tim on 021 963 280.
SOCIAL SCRABBLE
What: Friendly scrabble.
When: Every fortnight on a Tuesday at 1.30pm (same day as NZ super)
Where: Christ Church hall — upper lounge 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Cost $4. Contact Lynette 062130359.
WANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm $8 per session, timed games, feather shuttles. Thursday morning 9am $6 per session timed games.
Details: Jude Hildreth 021 215 7542 or Kate Matthews 027 776 6015.
WHANGANUI BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP
What: Open to people who are blind or have a visual impairment. Tutoring and assistance provided.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Bev 348 4407 or 027 77 23236.
WANGANUI BRANCH 60s UP
What: Speakers, music, raffles, lunches, etc.
When: 1st Monday of the month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrew’s Church hall, Glasgow St.
Contact: Christine 343 6690 or Dot 345 4701.
WHANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome.
Where: 2 Handley St, Gonville.
WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement.
Details: Jill 021 115 2243.
WANGANUI COMMUNITY CHOIR
What: A mixed choir singing four-part harmony — Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass. Join us if you love singing — no need to audition.
When: Mondays at 7pm.
Where: Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact our secretary, Edwyna — 027 360 1335 / 06 344 7974.
WHANGANUI CREATIVE SPACE
What: Art in Focus. Small groups, own pace and art medium supported by art tutor and assistant. Free art tuition and materials. Art for Wellbeing.
When: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm.
Where: Community Art Studio, 61 Dublin St.
Details: Call at the studio, 61 Dublin St, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 2pm, or phone/text the secretary 021 230 4095 or email whanganuics@gmail.com.
WHANGANUI GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui’s history through buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 10am and 2pm. Ring i-Site to book 349 0508.
Where: Start from the i-Site.
Details: Tours take about two hours, $10 per person.
WHANGANUI KARAOKE CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, midday to 5pm.
Where: St John’s Club, Glasgow St.
Details: Irene Davis 021 02861658.
WHANGANUI RIVERBANK PARKRUN
What: A free, timed 5km community walk or run.
Where: Whanganui Riverbank, opposite 282 Taupo Quay.
When: Every Saturday at 7.50am for 8am start.
Details: Register once for life, visit www.parkrun.co.nz and bring your printed barcode to the event.
WANGANUI GARDEN CLUB
When: Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.
Where: Dempsey & Forrest function room, Guyton St.
Details: Yvonne 027 944 2166.
WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: Includes River Traders and Farmers Markets.
When: 8.30am-1pm every Saturday.
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank.
WHANGANUI MALE CHOIR
What: Male voice choir singing and comradeship.
When: Tuesdays 7-9pm (rehearsals).
Where: Jane Winstone Chapel, 49 Oakland Ave, St John’s Hill.
Contact: Calvyn 021 663 587.
WHANGANUI TOASTMASTERS
What: A friendly and professional club, where people gain confidence, communication and leadership skills.
When: The 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Centre, 4 Indus St.
WANGANUI WOMEN’S CLUB
What: Bolivia on Wednesdays $3. Bridge on Thursdays $4.
When: Weekly at 1.15pm.
Where: 39 Ingestre St.
Details: Contact Barbara 021 717 196 (Bridge) or Joy 021 0822 4949 (Bolivia). Afternoon tea provided, vaccine pass required.
YOGA AND PILATES WITH EDDY
Monday: 9.30am Yoga Slow, 6pm Classic Pilates. Wednesday: 6am Move! 9.30am Classic Pilates, 6pm Vinyasa Flow. Friday: 6am Move! 9.30am Yoga Slow. Saturday: 9.30am Classic Pilates, 4pm Restorative Yoga. Sunday: 9.30am Vinyasa Flow, 4pm Yin Yoga.
Where: 54A Moana St.
Details: Just turn up or check Yoga with Eddy Facebook page.
YOGA CLASSES
What: Yoga in a warm room with friendly people. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30-6.45pm.
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 256 Wicksteed St.
Details: $10 per class. Contact: Kathy — email kgreensides@hotmail.com.
YOGA FOR MEN
What: Taught by experienced male teacher. Beginners welcome.
When: Wednesdays, 6-7.15pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: 022 622 1711.
YIN YOGA WITH JADE
What: A Candle lit Yin Practice.
When: Tuesdays, 5.30pm, Thursdays, 7pm.
Where: Wisdom Is Yours, 200 B Victoria Ave.
Details: $13 Call Jade 0212989898.