WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 03 August 2022

What: Whanganui Regional Museum senior curator Libby Sharpe will lead an informal talk to present the Outfit of the Month for August, a glamorous 1950s rabbit fur coat. Trish will speak about the coat, and the woman who wore it

When: 12.15pm, Friday, August 5.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum, Pukenamu Queen’s Park.

Details: Entry is free, please wear a mask.

SCHOLA SACRA CHOIR

What: Puccini’s Messa di Gloria and more. Conducted by Iain Tetley, piano accompaniment by Ingrid Culliford. Soloists Nigel Tongs & Roger Wilson.

When: Saturday, August 6, 2.30pm

Where: Big School, Whanganui Collegiate.

Details: Tickets Royal Whanganui Opera House or at the door, adults $25, seniors $20, U-18 free.

LOCKETT GALLERY

What: Donovan Bixley, illustrator and author, is exhibiting at Lockett Gallery.

When: Exhibition Aug-Sep. Donovan will be speaking, signing and chatting with attendees on Sunday, August 7 at 2pm.

Where: Lockett Gallery, 60 Guyton St, Whanganui.

Details: All welcome. RSVP txt 021 2927 417.

GREEN DRINKS

What: Rebecca Dobbin from Whanganui District Council will give a presentation on the Coastal Action Plan which focuses on the coastal ecological processes at Kai iwi and Castlecliff. An update will be given at the end, with a chance for questions and feedback.

When: Tuesday, August 9, from 5.30pm.

Where: Stellar Bar & Restaurant.

CASTLECLIFF COAST CARE COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY

What: Planting native sand binders spinifex and pingao reduces sand blowing on to Morgan St.

When: Sunday, August 14, 10.30am to 12.30pm. BBQ to follow.

Where: Park in Morgan St, walk to planting area on the foredune.

Details: Come prepared for working on an exposed site. Warm clothes, gardening gloves and a hat are advised, plus solid footwear.

TUI MOTU GROUP

What: With Liz Hickey rsj. Vaccinations required.

When: Wednesday, August 17, 4-5.15pm.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au.

DVD EVENING

What: Second-Hand Wedding is set when TradeMe and eBay threaten the primaeval urge for a first-hand crack at the second-hand. Jill keeps the dream alive until she is forced to concede that no bargain is worth her daughter’s happiness. Vaccinations required.

When: Thursday, August 18, 6.30pm. Koha.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce.

Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au.

KICKING THE SUGAR HABIT

What: Hear Gary Hayman’s story. All welcome. Koha entry.

When: Saturday, August 20, 2pm or 7.30pm.

Where: Riverside Church lounge, cnr Ingestre St & Somme Pde.

Contact: Sharyn: 345 8393. Allergy ADHD Whanganui.

COMMUNITY LITURGY

What: Deep Waters. Vaccinations required.

When: Sunday, August 21, 4-5pm.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce.

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