Catch roller derby action with the West Coast Bombers taking on the Taranaki Roller Corps at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday.
Catch roller derby action with the West Coast Bombers taking on the Taranaki Roller Corps at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday.
Your guide to what's happening in our region in this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is 12 noon on Wednesday.
THURSDAY WHAT: Save The Children's open day WHEN: 10am-3pm WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close {off Purnell St} DETAILS: Christmas, gifts, and much more -look for the flag outside.
WHAT: New Zealand Society of Geneologists' book fair WHEN: Thursday, 8.30am-7pm; Friday, 8.30am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm. WHERE: St Joseph's Hall, Victoria St, Hawera DETAILS: Proceeds go to Hawera Genealogy Society and South Taranaki District Museum Trust.
FRIDAY WHAT: Amdram presents The Wizard of Oz WHEN: 7.30pm, runs until October 2 WHERE: Amdram Theatre, Guyton St DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, adults $25, children $10.
SATURDAY WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market. WHEN: 9am to 1pm. WHERE: Whanganui Riverbank. DETAILS: Food, music, clothes, crafts, and more.
WHAT: Wanganui Orchid Society show WHEN: 10am-4pm WHERE: Whanganui City College Hall, Ingestre St DETAILS: Admission $2, there will be plants for sale.
WHAT: Meet and greet Whanganui's Olympics athletes WHEN: 12 noon to 2pm WHERE: River Traders Market [12 noon], Majestic Square [12.15pm], Cooks Garden [2.15pm] DETAILS: All welcome to meet Chris Harris and Rebecca Scown.
WHAT: Roller derby - Stealth Bombers v Quiet Riot; West Coast Bombers v Taranaki Roller Corps WHEN: 2.30pm WHERE: Jubilee Stadium DETAILS: $5 entry at the door.
WHAT: Steelform Wanganui versus Thames Vallery Heartland Rugby match WHEN: 2.30pm WHERE: Cooks Gardens DETAILS: Adults $10, students $5, under-13s free.
SUNDAY WHAT: Castlecliff Market WHEN: Noon to 4pm WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff DETAILS: Wide variety of stalls
WHAT: Whanganui Jazz Club presents Laura Collins and the Back Door Blues Band WHEN: 6.30pm, doors open at 5.30pm WHERE: Wanganui RSA, St Hill St DETAILS: Members $10, non-members $20.
WEDNESDAY WHAT: Zonta Fashion Show, featuring fashions from Whanganui retailers WHEN: 7pm WHERE: Wanganui Racecourse function centre, Purnell St DETAILS: Tickets $25 at the door (cash only) or call 021-08322949.
