For the week ended 8th September 2017

Waiwhetu Fruit & Vege Co-op

The Waiwhetu Fruit & Vege Co-op now has a distribution centre at the Maungaraki Baptist church.  For just $12 a week you can get a freshly picked pack of fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices delivered to your local neighbourhood.

To join you must register with the Co-op and pay $12 one week in advance.  To register click here or fill in the form on the attached poster:
http://www.stpaulslowerhutt.org.nz/waiwhetu-fruit--vege-co-op.html

For more information see the attached poster or view our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Waiwhetu-Fruit-and-Vege-Co-op-973075709421579/

Tennis Coaching Term 4 - (Children Years 2-8)

Places are available in this programme which takes place on Tuesdays from 12.40-1.20pm for 6 consecutive weeks, starting on Tuesday 17 October, 2017. The coach will be Mr Gary Nelson, an experienced teacher and qualified tennis coach.  All equipment is provided including rackets. Cost is $48-00 for the block of 6 lessons and should be paid at the first lesson.  

If you wish to enrol please phone Gary Nelson (Ph- 5897178) as soon as possible. Enrolments will be taken on a first in, first served basis.

Club Open Day!

Maungaraki Tennis Club is looking for awesome kids who would love to play tennis.  Our open days are on Saturday the 9th and Saturday the 16th of September, 9:30am-1:00pm at 10a Barberry Grove, Maungaraki.

Tennis is a sport for life and we have professional coaches who are providing an age appropriate program.  Never played? No problem! Beginners welcome from ages 5 and up. Junior coaching provided for all members ages 5-18.

Club night is every Friday afternoon during Terms 4 & 1, including some of the school holidays.  Five to six years olds 3:15pm-4:00pm, Primary age 4:00pm-5:00pm, Intermediate and non interclub players 5:00pm-6:00pm, College 6:00pm-7:30pm. Sign up on line at http://www.mtc.co.nz/ , click on “Join the Club” or sign up at one of our Open Days.  Email info@mtc.co.nz if you would like more information or like our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/MaungarakiTennisClub/

Holiday Programme

In the upcoming school holidays, Weta Workshop is opening its doors to give kids a chance to make movie magic! We warmly invite the children of Maungaraki School to come along.

From drawing to prosthetics and chainmaille, our workshops for ages 7 – 12 years old will excite and delight! Don’t miss out. Book online now at www.wetaworkshop.com/school-holiday-programme

Little Dog Barking Children's Theatre 

Presents "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" based on the book by Mem Fox.  4th October at Expressions in Upper Hutt.  5th October at Kapiti Playhouse in Paraparaumu.  10th October at The Little Theatre in Lower Hutt and 12th October at St Peter's Hall in Paekakariki. Our delightful production of "Guji Guji" is showing at Te Papa, Soundings Theatre on 7th October (no bookings required for Te Papa). Both shows Suitable for ages 2 - 10 years old. For ticketing and further information: info@littledogbarking.co.nz or 021 042 1851. www.littledogbarking.co.nz

Eastbourne Forest Rangers

Our volunteer group, the Eastbourne Forest Rangers Inc, provides guiding services on Matiu/Somes Island.  Over recent years we have had the pleasure of guiding many Wellington school groups on their educational visits to the island. We now need more volunteer guides, especially those who are able to guide mid-week. 

Do you know of any retiring, or former staff, or members of your community who may be interested in becoming a Matiu/Somes volunteer guide, commencing later this year or early next.  If you do we welcome hearing from them.  Please contact me to discuss, or for additional information.  Gerald Rawson - Secretary efrtours@gmail.com or 027 242 9211.

Western Hills Toy Library Movie Night

Grab a friend or two and enjoy a relaxing evening out while helping to raise funds for your Toy Library!  

Date: 3rd October
Where: Light House Cinema Petone
What: The Battle of the Sexes
Cost: $20 which includes a yummy supper.
Time: Arrive from 7.45pm to grab some yummy eats before the movie starts at 8.30pm.

Order your tickets at the Toy Library or by emailing westernhillstoylibrary@gmail.com. Pay in cash or via online banking (email us for details).  We have some fabulous spot prizes up for grabs too! We look forward to seeing you there! facecebook.com/events

Suzuki Piano Lessons

Suzuki music education combines intrumental teaching with a philosophy embracing the whole development of the child. In our piano lessons, we build skills, one step at a time and at the child's own pace to ensure comfort in playing and to enable the development of beautiful tone. As I guide the parent in supporting their child in their home practice, we create an environment with much encouragement and patience in which every child can learn. I teach in Lower Hutt at a cost of $30 per half hour lesson. 

For more information, or an initial meeting (without charge), please contact Ingrid on 5770 885, 022 435 2386 or ikpalmer@yahoo.com or.  About Suzuki: suzuki.org.nz

Carterton Daffodil Festival

It’s getting to that time of year when the Daffodil bulbs are popping up all over the Wairarapa district, a sunny little reminder that spring is almost upon us, bringing with it the annual Carterton Daffodil Festival on Sunday 10th September. What is now for many a time-honoured tradition, the festival includes the picking of daffodils at Middlerun, a historic property in Gladstone. As in 2016, there will be FREE buses departing throughout the day starting at 10am from Broadway, to shuttle eager festival goers to and from Middlerun.

The Daffodil Express Steam Train, enroute from Wellington, will be arriving at 10.40am at the Carterton Railway Station before proceeding to Masterton. The short trip between Carterton and Masterton offers local residents and visitors a taste of the historic steam train, whilst still making the most of the festivals activities. To book a round trip Carterton to Masterton return email: carterton.rail.museum@xnet.co.nz to book a Wellington return trip visit http://www.steaminc.org.nz/ .

The festival will be as wonderful as ever with the Big WaiArt Sale, live music, the Daffodil Express Steam Train excursion and all the fun of the fair!

There will be the normal public trains running on the day check out the timetable on the Metlink website www.metlink.org.nz

For more information about the Carterton Daffodil Festival please visit http://cdc.govt.nz/daffodil-festival/ or our Carterton Daffodil Festival Facebook Page.

Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club

School holiday public sessions are being held both weeks of the school holidays. See the attached brochure for details.