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What's On: February 2-8

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The Masters Games kick off in Whanganui this weekend. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO

The Masters Games kick off in Whanganui this weekend. PHOTO/STUART MUNRO

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 12 noon every Wednesday.


THURSDAY
WHAT: Adult Colouring in Group
WHEN: 9.30 - 12 noon
WHERE: Central Baptist Church
DETAILS: Cost $2. Contact Rosemary Ph:343 8116

WHAT: Meeting of the Wanganui Classic Motorcycle Club
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: The Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: New members and curious onlookers welcome.


FRIDAY
WHAT: Opening of the 2017 Masters Games
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
DETAILS: Competition starts on Saturday and runs until February 12.


SATURDAY
WHAT: Wheels In Whanganui
WHEN: 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St
DETAILS: Entry $2 per adult, $1 per child.

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WHAT: Green Party community picnic
WHEN: 1pm
WHERE: Bason Botanic Gardens, Rapanui Rd
DETAILS: Please bring some food to share.

WHAT: A Gathering in the Forest music festival
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Location to be revealed when tickets are purchased
DETAILS: For tickets go to www.agatheringintheforest.weebly.com.

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

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

MONDAY
WHAT: We're With You - a rally in support of refugees and Muslims in NZ
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Majestic Square
DETAILS: Speakers to be confirmed. All welcome.

WHAT: Family event for Waitangi Day
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Pakaitore / Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Music, food stalls, games and activities.

WHAT: Paepae in the Park music festival
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Memorial Park, Patea
DETAILS: Featuring the Patea Maori Club and other bands. Also food, including a hangi, and craft stalls.


TUESDAY
WHAT: River City Rollers newbies intake
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: The Rink, Hatrick St
DETAILS: For more information visit rivercityrollers@hotmail.com.

WHAT: Beer tasting with Good George brewery
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Mint Cafe, Maria Place
DETAILS: $20 per person, includes a meal at Mint. Book by emailing whanganuiwineandfood@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY
WHAT: The Big Bike Film Night
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: War Memorial Hall, Watt St
DETAILS: To purchase tickets, call 021 748441.

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