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What's On: 26 January-1 February

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The Turakina Highland Games return to Whanganui this weekend. PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY
The Turakina Highland Games return to Whanganui this weekend. PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY

The Turakina Highland Games return to Whanganui this weekend. PHOTO/BEVAN CONLEY

Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column, please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is noon every Wednesday.


THURSDAY
WHAT: Save The Children's stocktaking sale
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close (off Purnell St)
DETAILS: Look for the flag. Great specials as room is made for new stock.

WHAT: 3v3 basketball tournament
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: YMCA, 125 Grey St
DETAILS: Register at the YMCA.

WHAT: Haka Theatre performance by Whanganui City College dance students
WHEN: 3pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Free entry.

WHAT: Whanganui Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Five
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Q-West Boat Builders, Gilberd St
DETAILS: Members only, email admin@whanganuichamber.net.nz.

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WHAT: Coaltown Blues
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Wanganui Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.

WHAT: National Youth Brass Band
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Wanganui Collegiate School, Grey St
DETAILS: Tickets from www.eventfinda.co.nz or at the door.


FRIDAY
WHAT: Coaltown Blues
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Wanganui Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.

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WHAT: Kirtan singing and chanting
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Flying Monkey bookshop, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Koha entry.


SATURDAY
WHAT: Turakina Highland Games
WHEN: Gates open 8am
WHERE: Turakina Domain, off SH3, Turakina
DETAILS: Entry $10, children free.

WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market
WHEN: 9am-1pm
WHERE: Whanganui downtown riverbank
DETAILS: Up to 100 stalls with a variety of produce.

WHAT: Whanganui Gypsy Fair
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
WHERE: Kowhai Park, Anzac Pde
DETAILS: A variety of food, music and crafts.


SUNDAY
WHAT: Wanganui RSA open day
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Wanganui RSA, St Hill St
DETAILS: The RSA will showcase its facilities, services and activities to all current and prospective club members.

WHAT:Castlecliff Market
WHEN: Noon-4pm
WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Variety of stalls


MONDAY
WHAT: Painting workshop at Community Education Whanganui
WHEN: January 30-February 3, 1pm-4pm daily
WHERE: Location to be advised
DETAILS: Cost $130, contact Community Education on 345 4717.


TUESDAY
WHAT: Widows Christian Fellowship meeting for coffee, friendship and support
WHEN: Every Tuesday afternoon
WHERE: Prior notice will be given of different meeting places
DETAILS: For more information contact Kay 027 694 7952 or kaywozhere@gmail.com.

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