Hamish Horsley Gifts Sculpture to Whanganui

Vol. 36, No. 8, March 5, 2020

52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email [email protected] Hamish Horsley gifts sculpture to Whanganui this piece, carved in 1997, er of New Zealand House BY DOUG DAVIDSON in London since 2001, Whanganui born and bred, Hamish Horsley, is an the Tibetan landscape and after a request from the internationally recognised sculptor. After 30 years Buddhism. New Zealand High Com- based in London where he worked as a professional Friend and previous missioner to the UK at the artist and teacher building an impressive reputation Sarjeant Gallery Director, time. with many signiﬁcant and often monumental public Bill Milbank, worked with However, the format Hamish to bring three Ti- and use of New Zealand art commissions and private projects, he returned to betan Buddhist monks to House has been changed live in Whanganui in 2017. the Sarjeant in 1996 to and it needed to be relo- His work is in collec- Leap Frog in Virginia accompany an exhibition cated. Bill says, “I felt it tions throughout the UK, Lake and a portrait bust of Hamish’s photographs was vital the sculpture was Northern Europe, the of Frank Gilligan at Col- of Tibetan culture. The - Middle East as well as legiate School – both monks created a Sand ganui, for it is this region, India, Vietnam, Thailand pieces commissioned by Mandala in the Gallery, his turangawawae, which and New Zealand and Eleanor Burgess. These had fed so directly into the now he has donated a sig- are from the 1980s and of this type of art in New substance and spirit of the - - Zealand. Bill says, “Over work.” ganui. tive style. There is a more 15,000 visited the Gal- - There are a number of recent piece gifted by pri- lery over 10 days to view trict Council has accepted his sculpture pieces in vate donors to the Sarjeant the mandala being created the gift, which has a sale Gallery two years ago but and to listen to the priests value according to Bill, play the Tibetan trum- of between $30,000 and pets.” Hamish later gifted $40,000 and will formally Bill and Hamish with ‘Transient Being’ his photograph collection take possession at a func- to the Sarjeant. !- ludes to the mountain and x 35cm and weighs about loved by sculptors and The gifted sculpture is lery on Friday. The coun- river” and would link in 400kg, is made of English has been used for sig- called ‘Transient Being’ cil is considering potential - Portland limestone and and was carved at a time sites to place it, in consul- scape on view. He adds, sits on a base of English since the 16th century. It he was involved in the de- tation with local iwi and “Stonework comes alive oak, from a storm-felled hardens when out of the velopment and design of the Council’s Public Arts outdoors, showing light ancient tree that grew near ground and it is receptive London’s Tibetan Peace Steering Group. and shade, much better Hamish’s studio in Lon- to beautiful detail. Sharp Garden, opened in 1999 Hamish’s preference is than in a gallery indoors.” don. Hamish says, “Port- lines hold and stay.” by the Dalai Lama. It has for the garden area behind The sculpture, which land limestone is the best been on display in the foy- the Davis Library as it “al- measures 150cm x 126cm carving stone in England, Continued on page 3

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 1 Check out what’s Free concert at the Punch Bowl, Virginia Lake in this week’s RCP this Saturday by River City Big Band The gift of the sculpture ‘Transient Being’ Whanganui has had a by Hamish Horsley is big band for so many not only a generous years. This is a commu- one but also one which nity band composed of should become a fre- musicians of all persua- quently viewed and ad- sions who get together mired piece of public art every week to play writ- in Whanganui. (See our ten arrangements from a front page article). vast repertoire of music. There is a major fea- On Saturday, March 7 ture on Women in Busi- the River City Big Band ness in association with will be playing at the Punch Bowl at Virginia International Women’s Doug Davidson, Day (pages 15 to 18). Lake from 2pm. There journalist@ is no charge. Bring a There are some very in- rivercitypress.co.nz teresting and successful blanket and/or cushions, business women in our Whether you agree or some food perhaps, relax community. disagree with Councillor and enjoy the music. Thanks to Fred Fred- Rob Vinsen, his article With anything up to River City Big Band erikse for his back- is always worth reading 20 players, including 3 ground article on Wuhan (page 8). This week I "# Whanganui and Mana- Gardens in 2021. And work together to cre- jacent the Funky Duck City (page 6), previously agree with everything he presents a varied pro- watu Jazz Clubs, Prince they will be returning ate a group sound, with Café), this is the time to and possibly best known says. Send in your ideas gramme of Swing, Latin Edward Auditorium, later in the year to the everyone playing his/her check out this wonderful for the propaganda swim as to what should happen American, Blues, Rock Saturday Market and Whanganui Jazz Club at part. There is something outdoor amphitheatre. It by Mao Tse Tung across to the Thain building site. and older standards. Mu- Lucky Bar. the St Johns Club. special when a group of is a valuable resource for the Yangtze at Wuhan. The books of bird pho- sic from Frank Sinatra, The band has recently The band is all about instrumentalists and vo- our town and one that Among the entertain- tographer, Paul Gibson, Queen Latifa, Chicago, been invited to perform having fun and enjoying calists play this music. should be used whenever ment options this week- are great value. (The Toto, Santana, Henry at the Waitangi Day the big band environ- If you have never been possible. Come and join end are the free concert picture is of the book # celebrations at Moutoa ment, where many voices to the Punch Bowl (ad- the party. at the Punch Bowl in I bought from him in jazz arranger, Sammy Virginia Lake by the 2014). There are some Nestico, will be included. River City Big Band fascinating stories, es- Whatever your taste there Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championship (page 2) and the organ will be something for music concert to accom- paths of godwits. The pe- you. pany a Charlie Chaplin jorative term ‘bird brain’ Over the years, the band in NZ includes Whanganui River on Saturday evening is clearly nonsense (page has performed at the (page 4). 3). Sarjeant Gallery, Vintage The 19th Common- Weekend, festivals in wealth Fly Fishing Cham- Palmerston North, the pionship will be held in New Zealand based out of the Wairakei Resort Taupo from March 17 to March 22. The venues will be Lake Kuratau and Lake Rotoai- ra, Whanganui River and the Tongariro River. The "- ing will allow wading. Session times will be three hours’ duration. The sessions are 9am to 12 noon and from 2 to 5pm. The organisers say ganui will take place from volunteered their boats that they will be stressing be quickly and carefully Taumaruni to Piriaka. for the event. However, the need to check, clean measured and released. Many volunteers and anyone who is interested and dry equipment be- Hosting the Champion- volunteered boats are in volunteering for the tween shifts. ship involves a substantial required for the event. event should still send an The idea for a Com- expense budget. Registra- Members of SFFNZ and email to controller.coor- monwealth Fly Fishing tion fees help, but spon- of a number of NZ angling [email protected] Championship originated sorship and in kind sup- clubs have registered to as a list of reserve volun- following a successful port is always needed and be controllers on the riv- teers is being kept. World Fly Fishing Cham- welcomed. There will be er venues. A number of The event website pionships held on the 14 to 15 teams compet- SFFNZ members and oth- - River Test in England in ing from around the Com- er boat owners have also >?X?''Y' May 1987. These champi- monwealth. onships were to be based The competition venues on the simple mantra of will be closed to com- O P' petitors for 60 days prior The competition is held in to the Championship. So ƽ " most overseas competitors Free second year and awards " only Gold, Silver and '; Bronze medals. There are will be stocked into the no cash prizes. The 2020 rivers or lakes. The organ- until you Championship is being or- isers of the Championship ganised by Sport Fly Fish- want competitors to expe- ing New Zealand. rience the New Zealand are 18. IT’S TIME FOR The promoters say, O+ natural state. is enjoyable and relaxing Members of the public are welcome to watch the caught being immaterial R ' = to the rewards. Recrea- lakes, spectators will be where and when they from the shore. On the 'P rivers there will be view- Make an appointment today : # ing areas with access sub- on the other hand, in- ject to landowner permis- 06 345 3222 volves competing against sion. Spectators are asked to stay well back from the Visit us at Victoria House aim of catching the most rivers so as not to spook 1a Rutland Street, Wanganui - set of rules. In competi- petitors. tions barbless hooks must - 2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Bird watching - an anytime, DoC cleans up South Beach anywhere hobby Paul Gibson has “Bird numbers are lose half their weight by ton Estuary. “Each year produced four books on declining,” he advised the the end of their trip. AJD leaves around 5pm NZ Birds since 2007 Rotary members, “espe- The young godwits on March 25, (if it is a with each one contain- cially in highly developed " leap year it will be March ing more birds and more countries and especially way from Alaska as the >_`= pages. Over 10,000 have among waders in China parents leave earlier. small group. They feed been sold. He spoke to and South Korea.” Paul has been follow- up in the last few days to Whanganui Rotary about In Whanganui a good ing the progress of one give them plenty of fat.” bird watching describ- place to do bird watching godwit named AJD from He added that one godwit ing it as an “Anywhere, is at the estuary where a tag on his leg done back was recorded to have anytime hobby.” there are many interna- in October 2008 in Fox- lived 25 years. Until recently, Paul tional birds including the was an accountant but godwits. At the beginning one who spent consid- >?X^ erable time travelling the biggest wading bird throughout New Zealand in the world paying its including the islands to "' the north, east and south They come from Siberia, with his cameras to take Mongolia and Northern pictures of birds. Now China and usually never that he is retired there are get further than Northern The Department of clean-up is part of their mouth to some 500m not the same restrictions Australia. He added, Conservation along with voluntary community ser- south of the gas pumping on his time. “Erratic weather and students from Collegiate vice contribution. station at south beach and Bird watching is very strong winds are bringing School, Downer NZ, Kiwi DOC reported as fol- {- popular and in the UK birds we have never seen Conservation Club, Can- lows: “We cleared some bish made up mainly of there are 1 million before.” cer Society, the Whan- 9.2kms from the river plastic bottles and tyres.” members of the Royal Another species of birds ganui Scouts Club and in- Society for the Protec- passing through was the dividuals joined together tion of Birds. The word Wrybill, the only bird to help clean up South ‘twitcher’ describes with a beak that turns to Beach last Sunday as part those who are obsessed the right. There are about of Sea Week. by bird watching. only 5,000 left in New Sun-block, hand sani- He said, “There are Zealand. tiser, buckets and gloves 10,300 bird species but The godwits are incred- " only 3% of them are in ible. Each year they go aid kits available. The New Zealand. There on an epic journey from groups were taken from ƽ the Southern Hemisphere the entrance to South species of bush birds but to the Yellow Sea, then Beach either to the mole plenty of sea birds. We Alaska and then back end or 7.5km south and could be described as again non-stop, a distance they walked back pick- the world capital for sea of over 12000km in eight ing up litter as they went. birds.” and a half days. They will DOC also provided a Cover of Paul Gibson’s book handheld VHF radio for communication. Rosie Gibson was the Hamish Horsley gifts organiser of the 47 Col- legiate students and four ƽ " sculpture to Whanganui bulk of the group. The Continued from page 1 - The cost to have it air- tion in these challenging freighted to New Zealand times.” was around $12,000 and Hamish describes the was met by individual sculpture as follows: “It donations and assistance allures to the imperma- from the Leedstown nence of all things: It Trust, a local Whanganui - trust. generation. The upper tri- ‘Transient Being’ com- angular form is perceived bines symbols and forms as a symbol of sanctuary, from Buddhism, along of the whare or home, with the energies within while the lower block of the New Zealand land- stone, rough-hewn, repre- scape and myths. It has sents earth.” been described as “a The process of produc- thought-piece that invites ing such a beautiful and thought-provoking sculpture takes several months. Hamish is showing his sketch book to go along with the Transient Being "- opment of the drawings ' will also show the clay model which he prepared before proceeding to work the limestone. Members of the public can come to WHMil- bank’s Gallery at 1B Bell Street on this Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 3pm to view Transient Being. After that it will go back into its crate until it is placed in the space agreed upon. WHMilbank Gallery will be re-opening on March 18. It will be the only sculpture of its type in Whan- ganui and will become a treasured object to view and contemplate. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 3 Organ music concert to accompany Bouquet of the Week }- a silent ﬁlm this Saturday :- Two for the price of R" M " organ concert. It is hap- + pening at Christ Church, Club. }}- # #~' #O ' Q: P#O Lights’ featuring Charlie :': } - - ing the organ. 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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 7 Have you seen this? This has to be one of the most attractive public toilets around. It is on Victoria Av- enue between Guyton and In- gestre Streets and is especially eye catching at night. It was opened on December 2 and is a single unisex, wheelchair accessible toilet open daily between 5.30am and 8.30pm. Majestic Square Redevelopment - is it really necessary? The artwork lights up at night and artist, Cecelia Kumeroa, When Urbanismplus some WDC Councillors to prove problematic for the Riverboat Centre, says the plant featured is the produced a Regenera- ƽ# Mainstreet – they have are decrepit. They need <# - tion Strategy in 2016 for Whanganui and a few ƾ to be demolished and cally Northland gumdiggers the Whanganui Town interested community existing grass to grow landscaped into more lathered up and used as a soap Centre a number of representatives. The strat- already. parking as planned in substitute. She says the plant key proposals were put egy was well received My major concern the Strategy. The space isn’t found in Whanganui but forward. A committee and innovative, and the though, is using rate- would accommodate has been grown successfully was formed, the Town WDC included $200,000 payer funds for develop- more market stalls also. Centre Regeneration in the Long Term Plan ments that can be funded for its medicinal properties. Committee, whose role it for implementation, not through donations. I was 2. Building a Covered The bird featured on the was to prioritise a work enough of course, but a the Chair of the Majestic Market screen is the hihi or stitchbird. programme. The com- good start for a plan that Square Project Control The Strategy say’s mittee was composed of would evolve over time. Group so I am very “The current outdoor The funds are not aware of what can be market is an important tagged to any particular raised from a generous feature of the existing Pour a cuppa, ﬁre up the BBQ or lean over element of the plan – that community. Other than riverfront precinct. It was to be the decision the elements such as the should be encouraged of the committee - but roads, underground infra- to grow into a major the fence for a korero - Neighbours Day considerable concern structure etc, the develop- permanent attraction has evolved in the com- ment of Majestic Square where some of its activi- munity over prioritising in 2004 was funded by ties continue to operate Aotearoa an upgrade of Majestic donations. Major donors during the week. The From 27 March to 5 Square as worthy of the were the Leedstown long-term aim should be April, people all over $200,000. Trust - $67,800 (for the to establish a covered Aotearoa will be encour- Most public com- existing water feature), market building. This aged to get to know ments that I have seen The Community Foun- would exponentially in- their neighbours by say, “ leave it alone, it’s dation - $31,500, The crease the possibility of holding local events and P'}- Vallely Family - $10,000, use including events in activities. Designed to gested changes include The Powerco Trust - all weather conditions.” improve mental health rebuilding the water $21,000 and the Watt and increase safety feature, adding grassed Family Trust - $100,000. 3. No 1 Victoria Ave through meaningful terraces, removing the Hundreds donated $100 – formerly the Thains connections that combat Performance Stage (if for bricks and $1000 for Building loneliness and isola- the Library went into the plaques. Yes, I would like As a prime entry point tion, these locally driven old Farmers site), adding to see an upgrade of the : events include small acts cafe’s and seating, re- Water Feature –it can be site has a major amen- such as sharing a cup of moving some of the trees, more impressive – but ƽ# tea and swapping seeds new landscaping on the a funder like the Leeds- inevitably deteriorates alongside bigger events upper level. town Trust might wish to over time. It will remain such as clean ups, movie Of course, $200,000 do this again. undeveloped in the nights, community pan- will not be anywhere What projects could short term – but prob- tries and open days. near enough for some be prioritised before ably for the long term Last year Neighbours of the suggestions, so Majestic Square? also. Given the losses Day Aotearoa had over they will remain in the That question is for the ƽ# 450 events registered “nice to have” category, Town Centre Regenera- it is unreasonable to nationwide. With regis- but I have considerable tion Committee to answer expect them to landscape trations currently open, reservations about others. – but I can suggest three. the site. The site could organisers again expect Removing any of the Two are in the Urbanism be landscaped into a the ten-day celebration to trees on the pretence of Plus document and the greenspace similar to be enthusiastically em- “opening up the view of other has arisen since. Ridgeway Park. braced by New Zealand the Sargent” is undesir- If you are concerned '= able in my opinion. The 1. Remove an eyesore about the proposed Ma- Ora tenant found their evolving view of the from Taupo Quay jestic Square upgrade, I community experienced gallery is actually very This empty Taupo encourage you to email a positive change after attractive. Adding more Quay Building and the me @ rob.vinsen@ holding Neighbours Day have been isolated for too better outcomes for peo- found that people with grassed areas is going one next to it towards whanganui.govt.nz events in 2019. “It’s a lot long.” ple’s mental health and adequate social relation- friendlier. It takes work There has been a lot wellbeing when they feel ships have a 50% greater to do that. Most of us of research done around more connected with their likelihood of survival What should happen to the neighbours. The premise when compared to people behind Neighbours Day ƾ Thain building site? Aotearoa is that every relationships (Holt-Lun- day ‘neighbourliness’ can stad, Smith, & Layton, contribute to enhancing 2010). resilience and wellbeing, In a survey completed especially to vulnerable by organisers following groups in our society. the 2019 event Neigh- Isolation in New Zea- bours Day Aotearoa, land is a real problem. showed that 84% met new The NZ social report 2016 neighbours after partici- pating in Neighbours Day experiencing the highest and 70% of participants rates of loneliness. Other feel more likely to ask factors associated with their neighbours for help. loneliness in this report Additionally, some of are being female, having the events held over the a low income, being a mi- 10-day celebration have grant, identifying as Asian led to further year-round #" activities such as sporting family nucleus and being programmes for children, a sole parent. sustainability initiatives, Disconnection from art projects and communi- Councillor Rob Vinsen in his Council green site similar to what is in Ridgway communities is a global ty gardening. Neighbours Bits column says, “It will remain un- Street. issue with many of the Day is the gift that keeps developed in the short term – but prob- What do readers think? You are in- same problems being ex- on giving! ably for the long term also.” The owner, vited to give us your suggestions. Send perienced in New Zealand For more info and Bryce Smith, was quoted in the Whan- them to [email protected] or " registrations go to: https:// ganui Chronicle as saying he was open ƾ> social challenges. A US www.neighboursday.org. to ideas on the future of the Thain build- Street. You may even wish to accompa- 2010 meta-analytic study nz/ ing site. Rob suggests it could become a ny your suggestion with an illustration. 8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Whanganui Christian Bookshop supplies to all of NZ Gail Hunter previously Her involvement goes they felt they were be- ƾ# worked as an agent for back a number of years to ing ‘called’ to do so. Af- as well as for a ‘man cave’ Christian Education Pub- when she worked within the ter checking Trade Me for her husband. 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His friends ing Christian Education had told him that a va- Publications by going to let service was needed in Anglican and Presbyterian Whanganui and as far as Church conferences as well he is aware, “There is no as supplying baskets of other professional car valet Christian books for schools service in Whanganui.” He and businesses to consider is already in the process of buying. hiring someone else to do There is a catalogue, the valet work. which can be checked out Born and bred in Whan- Robbie Walkinshaw by going to www.cepstore. ganui, Robbie gained his co.nz. It focuses on School - prime location and Robbie tured, left-hand drive Old- Q:#R and Youth material plus tions in Melbourne before # smobile. which includes both interior Easter and Christmas. A returning home two years and introduced carpet to There are three valet op- ' second Catalogue will be ago. He combined per- give it an attractive profes- tions starting with clean- Among his customers added to the New Zealand sonal training with buying, sional look. It is light, open ing of inside windows, are those too busy to clean website in a few months and airy. car mats, dashboard, door 'ƽ but in the short term go this had been his hobby for The cars are both imports cards, boot and centre con- pick up their cars and return to www.cepstore.com.au at least 10 years, until he and local, used vehicles # them, which is proving to which has all the books in decided to launch his own ranging from $2,000 up to washed and vacuumed and be very popular. stock, including family and business. $20,000. He also sells on fabric/leather protector ap- You can contact Robbie adult books. 42 Anzac Parade was behalf including a 350cc, plied. The most popular op- on 021 0884 3491 or use his Otherwise Gail is at her once ‘Cars 4 U.’ It is a V8, American manufac- tion, however, says Robbie, Facebook page.

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 9 Deputy Daughters Ltd can offer companionship to your loved ones when you can’t be there Ever wished there was someone who could provide ing that not everyone has family close by Claire came companionship and assistance for an elderly parent or up with the “Deputy Daughters” concept – “We’ll be loved one? Maybe take them to medical appointments, there when you can’t be”. do crosswords with them, take them for drives, go on Due to the increase in demand for this service, Paula walks or visit friends? Well look no further – “Deputy :'# Daughters” is here. school teacher, has worked at the ‘Home of Compas- “Deputy Daughters” provides a wide range of ser- sion Rest Home’ and ‘Health Care 2000’. After help- vices for the elderly. It cannot replace the support and ing care for her elderly parents, who have now passed love of a family member, but endeavours to provide away, Paula felt a real passion to continue being a sup- dependable, caring and compassionate companion- port person. With her bubbly personality, she aims to ship. brighten a person’s day. “Deputy Daughters” is the brain child of Claire Further expansion is on the horizon. The company is Mathieson, who created the business in 2004. Know- looking to introduce “Surrogate Sons” and welcomes contact from anyone interested in a companion for a local rugby match, armchair sportsmanship or just a RCP - proud to be locally kiwi bloke catch up. owned and operated “Deputy Daughters” can provide services on either a OƽP' Phone 345 3666 More information can be found on their website: Email: [email protected] www.deputydaughters.com or contact Claire Mathie- son: 06 344-2609//027-2406209. Claire Mathieson with Paula Carter

Alzheimers Whanganui received 125 new referrals last year Mission Statement: A Alzheimers Whan- in the CBD and the area dementia friendly New ganui was established in of support services cover not the dementia; to be a Zealand - Aotearoa, he 1986 as a Carer Support Whanganui, Rangitikei part of creating a 'demen- aro nui ki te hunga mate Group; then became an and Waimarino (WDHB tia friendly community'. wareware Incorporated Society in region). Alzheimers Whanganui Vision: Towards a 1990 and registered with Alzheimers Whanganui comes from a social world without dementia - the Charity Commission Inc provides a not-for- perspective working with Kia mate wareware kore in 2007. Alzheimers people who have concerns te ao ƾ "ƽ with memory loss, cogni- by dementia and/or at tive changes or a diagno- risk of social isolation in sis of dementia. (People Whanganui, Rangitikei do not need a diagnosis and Waimarino Dis- before receiving support). trict. We focus on living Support is provided for positively with dementia; both the person with de-

#¥ dementia; empowers them information, resources, and those in a supporting to take ownership; share education, community role. and contribute what they presentations and home Our support services are want, to be a part of de- "ƽ continued for as long as veloping strategies based by dementia. required; (from pre-diag- on 'person centred care'. For our six weeks nosis to residential care if Support encourages and Education Programme needed): enables the person to fo- which is funded by MOH Main areas of support cus on what they can still (WDHB): During 2019 involve information, do (not what they have we held one in Ohakune resources and educa- lost); to help themselves and two in Whanganui. tion about dementia for and be as independent as Promoting and support- individuals and family / possible, remain involved ing 'Dementia Friends ¬- and connected with their Programme' established shops; social “Group” ¥- by Alzheimers New outings; individual ac- ers in our community. Zealand. tivities and outings; Peer For the Community: Network with other Support Groups; Living Public presentations to organisations for the Well With Dementia groups raise awareness programme; Carer Sup- of dementia, helps break are working with. port Groups; home visits; down myths, barriers and Alzheimers Whanganui WanderSearch Tracking stigma associated with recognises values and Pendant; transitioning dementia. supports people and their into residential facility; People gain a better ¥#ƽ newsletters, advocacy, knowledge about demen- by dementia. media articles; commu- tia and how to support The support of our nity presentations: people with dementia, community is crucial to Alzheimers Whanganui also their Carers. our ability to continue to had 125 New Referrals/ Involving other people provide services into the Enquiries throughout in our community with future. 2019. our Group Outings and Please support Alz- At the end of December activities – helps people heimers Whanganui Inc 2019, we were supporting this Friday by making Xƽ not the dementia. a donation to this very dementia. Rural areas received valuable community Early support allows regular visits from our Di- organisation. Donations the person to obtain an versional Therapist/Com- can be made online at understanding about munity Support supplying 030 0791 0296 329 00. 10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Wanganui Music Society celebrating its Free Family Fun Day at Queen’s Park 75th with variety concert this Sunday a popular choice last Sunday The Wanganui Music rial Scholarship in 1986 Society is celebrating its for her marks in her Grade 75th Jubilee with a vari- 8 singing exam. She has ety concert in the Concert performed both in a trio Chamber on Sunday, and as a soprano soloist in March 8 starting at 4pm. Whanganui and Taihape. Special guests, mostly Alison Safey and Alton with connections with Rogers appear together the Music Society some to play a piano duet. of which go back a long Alison has a long as- way, will be performing. sociation with the Music Roger Wilson from Society from when her Wellington is well- pianist daughter, Phillipa, known to music lovers as won the Leslie Holland a performer and record- scholarship in 1975. Since ing artist for RNZ. He is then she has served on the familiar to Whanganui committee and as interim audiences as a soloist president and hosted the with both Schola Sacra after-concert suppers fol- Choir and the Wanganui lowing the subscription Regional Opera Founda- concerts. Alison stepped tion. Linden Loader came 2018. Alton Rogers also to fame when she won Linden Loader served as President of the the Mobil Song Quest Music Society for many in 1981. Linden grew aged about 5 years old. ganui Collegiate School years from 1985 until up in Wanganui and her Annie was awarded the and was Co-director 2010. mother, Lynne and other Leslie Holland Memorial of Music at Nga Tawa Jim Chesswas and family still live here. Scholarship by the Music School. As well as solo Gerard Burgstaller are Linden is a mezzo so- Society in 1968. Annie’s # likely to be our oldest prano who lives, teaches mother cut the cake at the performed with Nahand- and youngest performers and sings in Wellington. 25th Jubilee, and Annie ove, a trio that played of- respectively and Jim has a Along with solo pieces, will do the honours at the ten for the Music Society. long association with the Roger and Linden will 75th Celebration. She has been a committee Music Society, frequently perform a couple of Pianist, Kathryn Ennis, member for many years playing the violin at recit- songs together. regularly played solo and often accompa- als. Cellist Annie Hunt‘s pieces for Music Society The public are welcome father Owen, was the recitals when she lived in ' to attend. Ticket prices The weather was perfect last Sunday Queen’s Park overlooking the river. Har- President of the Music Whanganui. She will be also include the function for the kids to enjoy a water slide, play !ƽ' Society from 1963-69 playing some solo piano will play with soprano, afterwards in the Pioneer ƽ# library was there and the Davis Library and as a girl Annie often as well as accompanying Win Livesay, to perform Room, where there will be their parents, a tug of war, play on the was open as well. Parents either joined performed at recitals vocalists at the concert. ‘Seven Haiku for Soprano a display of memorabilia. bouncy castle – and have a free sausage in or were happy to sit and watch or even with her father. Her early # and Flute.’ Tickets from the Royal from the seemingly never-ending Sau- admire the view. memories include playing Culliford, frequently Marie Brooks was the Wanganui Opera House: sage Sizzle. The family fun day was organised by the piano at the little hall performs in Whanganui, Adults $25, members $20, There were more games and rock the Davis Library and supported by Nga inside Cooks’ Gardens, teaches music at Wan- the Leslie Holland Memo- school students $10. Tai o te Awa. Citizens Advice Bureau Te Pou Whakawhirinaki o Whanganui Awareness Week 8-15 March 2020

We’re here - the value of ‘face to face’ in the digital age With more and can pop in and talk to one “This is what we’re here you have a dispute with more public services of our trained volunteers :'O your neighbour over a disappearing behind 'R ƽ fence, a faulty appliance, computer screens and get in to see us in person, that they can just walk or questions about your secure log ins, the you can call us or email through the door and rights at work – we’re Citizens Advice Bu- us at our Whanganui know someone is there to here to help. reau says “we’re here” ƾ'£" help”. Visit CAB Whanganui – for everyone, about our national website on CAB volunteers under- at 120 Guyton Street, anything, in a way that www.cab.org.nz. Our take intensive training Monday through Friday works for you. Citi- aim is to be as accessible and share a strong sense from 9.30 am to 3.30 zens Advice Bureau as possible”, says CJ. of community. Their aim pm, or telephone us on is a nationwide, but “We know that not eve- is to take time to listen (06) 345 0844 or 0800 locally based, com- ryone has access to digi- and ensure that everyone 367 222. Alternatively, munity organisation tal communication, nor who contacts CAB gets email us at whanganui@ that provides free, is everyone comfortable the information they cab.org.nz, or visit our #- need. Last year, CAB national website www. ent information and online. We believe in be- volunteers, nationwide, cab.org.nz. advice. The CAB helps ing present and available responded to close to people to know and in our community and we half a million enquir- understand their rights pride ourselves on being ies on issues covering and responsibilities and available and accessible areas such as housing to the public,” says CJ. and tenancy, employment Long standing services they need. CAB is aware that many rights, consumer issues, volunteers: “You don’t have to immigration, relation- Anne Flutey and be online to get help navigate information ships and debt. Whether Jan Arnold from the CAB,” says or access services and CJ McCully of Citi- want support to explore zens Advice Bureau their options and decide “Visit our website www.cab.org.nz, or pop into CAB Whanganui at 120 Guyton Street, Whanganui. “Anyone what next steps to take. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm, or call (06) 345 0844.

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 13 Keep NZ Beautiful partners with Waste Management Summerset Games ends with NZ to send educational books to schools awards and BBQ meal New Zealand not-for- # New Zealand Beautiful, has teamed up with Waste Management to distribute an educational storybook to every kindergarten, primary and intermediate school in New Zealand. The book, titled ‘Kiki Kiwi & Friends: The Travelling Trash’, formed part of the Kiki Kiwi Litter Less education programme which Keep New Zealand Beautiful developed in line with the New Zealand curricu- Students from Ormiston Primary School receive a copy of ‘Kiki Kiwi & lum and aims to educate Friends: The Travelling Trash’ storybook thanks to Keep New Zealand Beau- and encourage children tiful and Waste Management NZ (aged 5-11 years) about the importance of putting Zealand in Term 3 2018. rybook, making it more ter and to achieve long- litter in the bin and to un- With the help of Waste accessible to children term positive behavioural derstand just because you Management, Keep New throughout New Zealand. ' R The overall winners, Alex Maule and Adriana Van Den Broek throw something away, it Zealand Beautiful has ‘Kiki Kiwi & Friends: - with Marty Hewson and Anne Peake does not mean it actually been able to repurpose The Travelling Trash’ is an ƽ - The 15th annual Sum- all sponsored by Dempsey #¤=' goes away. A teacher’s the spiral bound A3 ‘Kiki educational story which merset in the River City and Forrest. When their cup was also donated resource kit for this pro- Kiwi & Friends: The follows Kiki Kiwi and his generation of Kiwis and Village Games ran for representative, Marty from the tennis club. gramme was provided Travelling Trash’ book friends as they aim to ‘Do to help us to achieve this two weeks and ended Hewson, promised to con- The awards, which took to all primary and inter- from the resource kit as a The Right Thing’ to keep mission.” on the Friday with the tinue their sponsorship he about 45 minutes to get mediate schools in New children’s softcover sto- their community clean and Waste Management NZ award ceremony and a received a loud cheer. through, ended with a prevent litter from enter- Managing Director, Tom BBQ meal in the Vil- One particular com- BBQ meal for everyone ing waterways. Nickels, says one of Waste lage Centre. There were petition was the mobil- and was supplied by the ƾ Management’s goals is to numerous competitions ity scooter challenge. It management. launched at Waste Man- invest in local communi- ranging from mini putt to wasn’t a straight out drag It is interesting who agement’s new Auckland ties and raise awareness outdoor bowls, petanque, race. Instead, riders had you catch up with visit- headquarters on East Tam- of how waste and envi- golf croquet, table tennis, to negotiate road cones, ing a Retirement village. aki Road, with students ronmental services work nine ball, eight ball, darts, reversing without com- For me it was Frank from Ormiston Primary in New Zealand. “We are quoits and even a coming into contact with the Stuthridge, an old col- School attending to meet very pleased to be able to petition between village cones and a slalom, catch league from Whanganui Kiki Kiwi, learn about share the story of waste ƽ a duck, (rubber I assume), Boys/City College days. waste management and with our young people ending in a draw. throw the darts into the (Now in his mid-80s R- and reinforce the message Anne Peake, Activities rings on the grass and toss he is happy with the ing. that caring for our envi- Co-ordinator, decided in a bean bag. description ‘old’). He Keep New Zealand ronment is everyone’s re- the spirit of future good The overall winners’ wanted me to note that Beautiful CEO, Heather sponsibility.” relations, to award the cups went to: the local Summerset vil- Saunderson says, “Edu- The Kiki Kiwi book will trophy to the residents, a #¤= lage ‘thrashed’ the Levin cation, information, and also be available to pur- move clearly supported Den Broek. Her cup one in eight ball recently. training are proactive chase via the Keep New by the large crowd of was donated from the The more important measures required to pre- Zealand Beautiful website residents who enjoyed the Wanganui East Tennis message to his students River City Press vent the creation of lit- – www.knzb.org.nz ceremony cheering on all Club, which used to be on from his teaching days is, the winners. Fifty-seven the site Summerset now “I’m still alive.” Keep it medals were handed out, occupies. up Frank. Whimsical tales of old Wanganui “Aeriel (sic) Ascents!!! “AERIEL [sic] AS- Australian funambulist CENTS!!! Unparalleled and accident-prone aero- in the Australian Colonies, nautical balloonist, Henri ON SATURDAY NEXT, L'Estrange,” although Ver- at 3 o'clock. M. VER- telli pre-dated L'Strange TELLI will astound the by a decade or so). Murray Crawford admiring multitude by ac- - been disappointing, per- complishing the most dar- ance in Wanganui was at haps leading to the idea ing act recorded in ancient the Oddfellows' Hall in of the river crossing. or modern times and, re- Ridgway Street, where gardless of danger, uncon- he performed “a GRAND on the wire of the lower scious of fear, he will, by, ASCENT on a half-inch ferry, which crossed the as it were a magic chain wire cord, blindfolded, river just south of where – Connect Campbelltown with a wheel barrow and a the Whanganui City and Wanganui! By bridg- lady passenger.” Bridge now stands. In the ing the noble river (900 The Herald described quaint euphuistic vernac- `# " - him as “a perfect master of ular of the day the Herald rope walking.... we never announced: “Tomorrow beneath.” (Wanganui Her- saw the equilibrium bet- M. Vertelli is going to ac- ald: 24 October, 1867). ter sustained by the hero complish one of the great Monsieur Vertelli, of Niagra himself, and we feats of the day. He is to styling himself as “The look on without that thrill make an 'aerial' voyage Australian Blondin”, had of horror which accompa- surpassing that of Cook's arrived in Wanganui as nies the fear of accident.” and we have no fear that part of a New Zealand However, attendance at he will show the slightest tour, performing acrobat- two performances had tendency for aquatics.” ics and daring feats. (The real Blondin, famous for his tightrope crossings of Niagra Falls, had his name appropriated by several Aussie stuntmen Next episode: Did the daring Monsieur Vertelli including “the successful indeed have “no tendency for aquatics?” 14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 International Women’s Day 2020 A sunrise walk for International #Each for Equal An equal world is an is not a women's issue, it's Gender equality is es- Women’s Day planned enabled world. Equality a business issue. sential for economies and communities to thrive. Early risers who like A gender equal world walking in a group can be healthier, wealthier might enjoy a riverside and more harmonious - so what's not great about Women’s Day this that? year. The race is on for the gender equal boardroom, Following La Fiesta’s a gender equal govern- Wild About Weeds last ment, gender equal media month is an hour-long coverage, gender equal sunrise walk with workplaces, gender equal leader, Margi Keys, on sports coverage, more Sunday. gender equality in health and wealth ... so let's make it happen. Let's be #Each- ƽ forEqual. walk for La Fiesta. - ‘Last year there were en's Day is on March 8 six of us; a perfect and the aim is to help na- number,’ says Margi. tions worldwide eliminate ‘Sunrise is at 7.09am Mimosa discrimination against on the 8th and we’ll set ' helping women gain full ƽ¤_?# and equal participation in up the true right of the A peaceful Whanganui River at sunrise on International Women’s Day 2019 global development. river from our meet- - Photo by Margi Keys The colour purple was ing place. The grass chosen, because it sym- has been mown on the jandals are not appro- rot and buddleia. ƽ£- bolises dignity and justice, ƾ' priate,’ says Margi. This walk will take low House afterwards. which are the two impor- ‘Watching the sun rise The walkers will place rain or shine and Bookings are essen- aims to achieve for all over the awa is special, search the under- costs $5 per person. tial. Before Sunday, women in all parts of the especially if the sky is growth for wild- All proceeds go to the text or email Margi world. clear.’ Whanganui Women’s ?>~__XX R¤ Gumboots or closed expected to include Network. ^¦' # shoes are the recom- nasturtiums, wild car- Someone will get a com }# mended footwear. # ‘Our feet will likely Day is celebrated on No- get wet with dew so "X^' Jean Clark - Carla McKinnon - Chief Travel Ninja Bayleys Real Estate agent Jean has been part of are proving extremely assistance with declut- the Bayleys team now successful. Jean happily tering. Plus don’t forget of House of Travel for nearly two years after discusses all options the garden – kerb appeal selling on Waiheke and " is essential as some buy- Carla was born and raised she came home she became RQX> enjoys connecting with feel part of the process ers will only do a drive in Whanganui and soon af- a travel consultant with Consultants” two years in people regarding real – they are in the driver’s by before committing ter leaving school, travelled House of Travel Wanganui. a row. estate. She says her love seat always. time for viewing! to Portland, Oregon on the >??~ “Our motto of ‘Better of property has always Staging opportunities Call Jean at Bayleys – West Coast of the USA on a in Wellington with Orbit, Together’ really sums up been there and she has are also available now ?_?~?>~X six month visitor visa. She HoT’s Corporate Division our business perfectly. At owned many houses and this can make a >~>M" had always wanted to be a and for a number of years House of Travel, we’re which she has renovated ƽ' questions regarding real travel agent and so when she handled the internation- on a mission to help our and usually sold on for a be a whole house or just estate. She’d love to customers create better ' certain rooms or maybe hear from you. holidays - from hunting Jean realises that for out the best deal, to help- most people, real estate ing them personalise their decisions can be stressful holiday and get the most - out of every minute. And ing thought processes Carla McKinnon of course, we’re person- – are you being ruled by al bookings for the Ministry ally here to step in if things your heart or your head? of Trade and Foreign Af- don’t go exactly to plan.” Being the biggest asset ' >?X " most people own maxi- to live in Whanganui seeing business, you are going to mizing the sales price it as a much better place to travel and Carla has trav- is crucial. Jean aligned raise their children, close to elled over Europe, USA, herself with Bayleys grandparents. Canada, South America, as she believes in the From being a part time Vietnam, Cambodia, Ma- travel consultant back at laysia, China, Hong Kong, ## HoT, she was given the # every time. chance to run the company =' } ƽ With the Whanganui >?X# - on a trip to Sri Lanka and market being so buoyant ship at the beginning of the Maldives in September there is huge demand and >?X^" and next year will be host- very little supply – the HOUSE OF TRAVEL did so. Her team consists of # perfect storm really for " " visiting places such as 'ƽ she describes herself as the New Delhi, Agra (for the ƽ “Chief Travel Ninja.” Taj Mahal, the pink city to vendors as to how to Carla points out that HoT of Jaipur and the holy city market their property, be has been in Whanganui `' it with a price, without a X^^# weeks and you are wel- price or by auction. All longest serving brand in the come to talk with her about have their own advantag- community. Carla herself the possibility of going. es and certainly auctions RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 15 Margaret Johnson - Home Trust Mortgages Rachel Brandon Designing Interiors After a career in bank- " local, nationwide and Rachel Brandon Designing ing, Margaret took a " international clients. Interiors is the creation of change of direction into lending options and will lead Interior Designer, Ra- the world of Mortgage negotiate the best pos- chel Brandon, who created X^ sible solution from the particularly rewarding this dynamic business almost ago when she joined "- and says it is special nine years ago. Rachel is Robert Puklowski at tions they represent. sharing in their excite- joined by Rebecca Farr who Home Trust Mortgages. Many referrals come " has been working alongside The foundation of from their large exist- their goal of becoming +" Home Trust Mortgages ing client base and their home owners. Marga- half years. The workload that is the residential market. portfolio now consists of " "+ their own home should Designing Interiors consists be personal, exciting of all things’ interiors from and as hassle-free as colour schemes, kitchen and possible - after all it Margaret Johnson bathroom design, tile choices is their dream, their and supply. Supply of all soft house and their money. July last year which furnishings along with cus- “Don’t be too quick to resulted in the building tom made furniture. Rachel Brandon and Rebecca Farr " "- Rachel also project man- ownership dreams”. '" "R We speak our are now well settled and this is an aspect of the customers’ language into a large modern of- "' and assist all clients X} O" through the borrowing which is part of the " process to the stage Velo Ronny’s Bicycle with for the past eight plus where their last task }ƾ' years and together we bring " The buoyant property as stress free as possible pro- loan documentation, market and demand therefore making a R'R" rather stressful pro- Home Trust Mort- the fact that they don’t need cedure as pleasant as gages is constantly possible. busy. The challenge trades, getting the quotes in ="- of keeping up with the or executing the work as I do ously located in the constant changes in it all”. X The team at Rachel Bran- =" ensures that the work- don Designing Interiors work X#- ing life of a mortgage " enced the disruption broker is always busy and new builds, alongside " commercial work. If you are >?X Trust Mortgages can building new Rachel recom- ">? ?` "" _~?^ at plan stage. “This means by emailing there will be collaboration hometrustwan- Caroline Burrows ganui@xtra. " - co.nz " - Kip McGrath Education Centre plans.” >??~# : and kindergarten. and her husband both But the principal of High trained Maths teachers }ƽ:- Jo Campbell - Bark and Boulders in England, decided they line a job and after a year needed a change of life- she agreed to do part time Landscape Supplies style before their chil- >?? dren grew up and chose " " joined Kip McGrath as }" collected to inspire customers. Hopefully they to come to New Zealand. well. It was a busy life : - "X take away ides to use for their own landscape as they built a house on years later, a little bit wiser and much more greyer!!! tion at Whanganui High a life-style block on Ra- } : """ cents if people are stuck on what to do. panui Rd. " We are close to town situated in Aramoho, yet settled the children into >?X O their new home, school success and we aim to continue with that in the future. "'" a crossroad in life.” The " ~" '" Caroline Burrows and sell products by the bag. " Kip McGrath franchise was Paul. I enjoy what I do but would also like to '}" ƽ to own a business but decided #R" this was the time to take that business. “huge leap of faith.” #M#~'?M'}- The numbers grew but they #M_'}#X?M' needed a new property for the business. She looked at alter- " best answer was to build pur- pose-built premises, which includes their home, at 28 Som- erset Road. >?X^ ƽ # " ' " ' }" "- #}" !:' : O" from home” and says her O " M bunch.” : _??' Jo Campbell 16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Gillian Radich - Ruby & French Liz Brett - Pure Breast Care NZ Gillian Radich set furniture and her desire to sister lived - experienced breast care consultant servicing Whanganui region +¸ O'P here and 15 months ago and is She moved to Whan- they had Ladies in the greater Wanganui suppliers of mastectomy products OP ganui six years ago with got to know region have an experienced as well as swimwear and running the high quality, and like the consultant to call on for advice and compression garments. European inspired prod- Australia, after having place. She the products they require following O ucts shop at 57A Victoria previously lived in North- says, “It is a ' that 70% of the products are ="' land growing kiwifruit pretty town Liz Brett has many years of " and avocados. They chose with its his- X??« design and restoring old - # medical-grade silicone,” she says. ings, parks Pure Breast Care NZ, in late 2017 The advantage with this is and the to service the lower North Island slower pace up to New Plymouth, Rotorua and worn with direct skin contact if of life.” Gillian Radich !' : ; required. She can also handle After having worked for a friend in now nationwide. repeat orders of any favourite, Australia, who had set up a similar }ƽ" tried and tested items. # appointment across the Wanganui ' Y " of doing likewise here. It was the Pop- region or at one of her regular ' " for home visits in the {} :}ƾ range of products and purchase Wanganui area on March and Partners that gave her the needed in Wanganui. online. 7, 15 and 21. Call her push as well as the contacts. Yƽ" Liz is a Ministry of Health directly to discuss your Gillian says, “I look for unusual : : : requirements, phone 021 pieces from smaller producers.” That "" 848 646 anytime or 0800 includes furniture, clothing, home ' funding process very easy for her 259 061. Or you can email wares, china and interiors - all She has sourced new products from customers. She is also happy to her to request a visit at “genuine, quality pieces which have a several internationally recognised accept Sweet Louise vouchers. Y¦' timeless quality to them.” Peter helps - ing and restoration work while Gillian focuses on the painting and waxing. Her items come from a wide variety of places including from around New #=## Morocco – with that element of Euro- pean inspiration. =MQ+R QY" language and culture.” Rhondda Anderson and Victoria Brooks - River City Cabs Rhondda Anderson and =# her daughter-in-law, Vic- in the industry. toria Brooks have spent Their involvement in the Hayley Tran - America Nails a long time in the taxi in- taxi industry developed to dustry – Rhondda for 29 each having their own taxi Hayley Tran trained as a Nail Beauty Hayley Tran years and Victoria for 21. and in 1996 they set up + +"::" ;'=- part owner in a taxi. She vehicles. Rhondda contin- ¥# had previously driven "" =#; years ago as she says, “I #- love driving.” chise of America Nails. - +":: = ; ƽ # ness cleaning cars for the only taxi company in spa pedicures, waxing, tinting and most of the car yards. >X +R # and around 26 drivers, '"" Nail Technicians with the result that you don’t need to make an appointment and neither do you need to wait. They will ƽ' Rhondda Anderson and Victoria Brooks As America Nails is part of a large including eight contract drivers. It has #ƽ to keep up to date with the latest technol- and as Rhondda says, “We pride our- ogy and products. selves on serving our community and de- ƽ"??};}# ""'P+R 600 gel colours and 500 normal colours ' including all the latest fashion colours. +- # America Nails provide complimentary ' ƽ' +R O The premises of America Nails at 136 arm.” She started at age 16 while still at Victoria Ave, provide space, a pleasant school doing dispatching work, accom- - ="' ##¥} '} # in her school holidays. ƽ' In 2003 she started driving a taxi for America Nails is open from 9am to " 6pm Monday to Saturday. If you can’t operator on the weekends. After that she make it during those hours, phone them "ƾ¥ up for an appointment on 347 2909 for 'QR after 6pm. know him, also drove a taxi for 20 years Hayley says thank you to all the clients and Rhondda says, “The two young ones "" 'P years. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 17 Debbie Jarrett - River City Press Lisa and Ashley Ledgerwood Community newspaper Debbie Jarrett, with her newspapers are continu- - Gifts From Within Limited husband Blair, took on ously growing more and the ownership of River more popular with both Lisa Ledgerwood had ley Ledgerwood, had also into an attractive ‘view- They will bring the crys- City Press in 1997 and readers and advertisers.” a dream when her chil- rang her and decided to ing lounge’. tals to your home and the over the years the paper “River City Press relies dren were small – to join her in her new jour- They source their crys- host of the party will re- has evolved into its own solely on advertising and have her own ‘spiritual’ ney. tals from New Zealand ceive a free crystal gift. identity, while keep- we are grateful to those centre selling a range of They initially started and overseas and have a Gifts From Within also ing its focus on being a loyal businesses which crystals as well as tarot selling online in Febru- wide range including jew- stocks useful books, ‘good news’ paper. support us and in return cards, books and pro- ary, 2019 but recognized ellery, pendulums, crystal journals, locally pro- She says, “We are the rely on us to help increase moting anything to do that many people prefer to animals and trees through duced hand-made pottery ‘good news’ paper featur- their own business sales with ‘spiritual’ healing. come, see, hold and expe- to crystal lamps. They can and tarot cards. Lisa can ing the lesser-known via advertising.” } ƽ rience the crystals so they be found in a raw/natural also provide you with people of our communi- “As a small business until all the children had decided to open a viewing state or in polished and guidance readings. ty. Good things are hap- owner for 23 years I have grown up and left home. lounge. As Ashley had a shaped form such as the The viewing lounge is pening locally - just have learnt that one of the most She then spoke to her big double garage in her agate slices which have now open from 9am to a look at our paper and vital parts of any business husband one day and home at 17 Spier Street, lovely patterns and a 12noon Monday to Fri- see for yourself. River ƽ'R they both decided it was Aramoho, the family re- smooth feel to them. day, and 9am to 2pm on City Press brings you the have friendly, reliable, en- time. Her daughter, Ash- modelled that, making it Lisa and Ashley also do Saturday. Ashley is also news that you do not get ƽ Debbie Jarrett in-home crystal parties. at the Saturday market. via electronic media or business will struggle. lucky to have the perfect from daily newspapers, They are the face of your group of people working which is why community company and I feel I am for me at present.”

Charm Love - Love Tyres in Castlecliff After 20 years working Taupo Quay. Once settled for other people in the there, we established the Ashley and Lisa Ledgerwood tyre industry, my late :ƽ' husband George Love, In 2008 we also es- decided it was time to tablished Napier Road, be his own boss. George ;' Nina Foothead - 21 years in Subway and I bought the Tyre Place, Taupo Quay was Nina Foothead was al- a Manager, who she de- General Franchise in on sold to an employee most born into Subway. scribes as “brilliant, keeps Nina 1995. as was Napier Road, Her parents had Subway everything together.” Foothead Palmerston North. Unfor- shops in Tauranga, then While she spends a lot of operating in the for- tunately, this one wasn’t Bulls, (which they still her time doing behind the mer Ministry of Works to be smooth sailing for have) and in 2004, Whan- scenes work such as the premises in Bedford Ave, myself and my family. ganui (Victoria Ave, close books, she will always do Whanganui and then we George and I always to Guyton Street) and St customer service “to be "# said “let’s do 20 years in Johns at that end of the part of the team.” Avenue, in 2006. After 21 years in Sub- As a teenager, Nina way, Nina admits that “I helped her dad at Subway will probably be in Sub- and once she left school, way forever.” Her daugh- she completed a Sports ter, aged seven, describes & Fitness Diploma at Subway as “the fam- Charm Love UCOL. But Subway ily business,” and will no business,” but sadly due came calling and she doubt be helping out in to cancer, George passed worked in Whanganui, due course. away after 18 years while Wellington and in Bris- residing in Palmerston bane Subways before North, his place of birth. returning to work at St I then moved my family Johns Subway. home to Whanganui. I am In 2014 she bought the now sole director of Love ƽ# Tyres Limited, trading a big commitment as she as The Tyre Warehouse, gave birth to twins the :ƽ' year before – “but I got Come on out to the Tyre through with a lot of fam- #:ƽ ily support,” she says. friendly service on cheap, Since then she has seen new and second-hand sales increase – recently tyres, puncture repairs, they have been “rocket- vulcanised repairs and ing, possibly because wheel alignments. All Subway is seen as the work is guaranteed. healthy fast food option.” Nga mihi na, Charm Nina employs 12 part Love ƽ - Supplied Assistant Manager and 18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 19 The Allure of the Flute - Concert this Saturday # - '#; :## # : :R +# :M - "' #O'P}# ;M- ~_:# :Y# +#="' {: - : # ' ; - =: '#O= YR';- M ` "- "' ' " #"#" +ƾ# 'P `'=>#}- >?#}' #=- # = R O P# '# Ingrid and Lisa >?

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People of New Zealand – Sam Moore }R{ " ' " ; - ' } ƽ # ' school "' '¤ >' M _'" Fake: A Startling True Story of Love in a World of X' M - M Liars, Cheats, Narcissists, Fantasists and Phonies - - 'M Stephanie Wood ' ! M - } # "" ' "' }" '} "'} ¬" ƽ ' The Dirty Dozen – Lynda laPlante " }' " #"- " ""' #' A Pure Heart – Rajia Hassib " "#- ""' These books are available at all good bookstores, and of course, Whanganui District Library! Copyright: +":¥- "+": " #Y "' 20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Birds for sale this The Spot Report Saturday - so many So you want to be a dog trainer I have been asked how ƽ a marketing advantage to become a dog trainer. campus courses and there over those that are not. types These days it is a little are distance learning There are a lot of more than starting a courses with on-campus support organisations The Wanganui Bird group and training dogs time for you to meet oth- in New Zealand and Club is having its 9th An- with just the bare knowl- ers doing the course and "ƽ Margarette has been nual Bird sale on Saturday, edge of how you used for you to be assessed by casts, Facebook, chat working with puppies, March 7 at the Riverside to train your dog a few the tutors. In New Zea- groups and library lend- dogs and people since Church Hall in Mathieson years ago. land there are no degrees ing to help you on your 1992 and is a Full Mem- Street, starting at 9am. It First you need to iden- ƽ- journey. ber of The Association is a popular event for both tify what aspect of trainers but at present there If you would like of Pet Dog Trainers NZ sellers and buyers of birds ƽ further information or Inc. Phone: 343 9806 or but also for anyone inter- then whether it is one on ƽ- would like to sit in on a 027 2905013. ested in birds in general. one training in-home or sations which can give training session contact Woofs and barks from There will be a good va- group classes at a venue. me. Spot riety of birds available to Then you need to decide buy. They include canaries, what age groups you will budgies (perennial favour- include in your training Planting a pet-friendly garden ` # sessions. Some trainers Vegetables curious pet then they might in New Zealand as they are (both Foreign and Zebra ƽ It may be a good idea to like to dig up the garden, so toxic for our pets: `# "- or Dog Walking as an fence your vegetable patch be sure to put netting over # birds, which are becoming option. to avoid your dog digging the plants as they grow! # very popular. Once you have sorted up your prized veggies and Cat grass and herb gar- #; Sales starts from 9am the type of training you your cats using your garden dens (Onga Onga) along with cages, nest box- ƽ# as a toilet! Lots of people know # ƽ es and accessories. Try to then need to get started Many vegetables are safe that cats go crazy for cat the bulbs) remember to bring some- on your education. When to plant with pets, but do nip, but did you know that #" thing to transport your seeking out education avoid planting tomatoes, cat safe plants are also a #"` bird(s) in but if you don’t and experience it is im- onions, chives, garlic and good way to give your cat #+ there will be some shoe portant to be aware that potato if your pets have sensory enrichment? You #= boxes. Prices generally a wide type of training access to your vegetable could consider planting a # R !- start from $20, especially garden. Additionally, fruit cat garden outside, or plant sophila) when members want to and talking with them.” exist. When researching seeds and pits contain toxic pots indoors. Your cat will # move excess stock and can The two of them travel to any courses be sure to chemicals, so keep your love it! # " other bird shows/sales and pets away from these. If Toxic plants for pets #! for the serious bird lovers say that they have made will be taught and if you you’ve got a particularly Watch out for these plants # who are looking for an ex- friends from around the are not happy with what hibition bird. country. Carol is a judge for ƽ#- Stalwarts of the lo- budgies. other trainer or organisa- cal club, Ken and Carol Members will be there to tion that makes you feel Bourke say, “This sale is in Dublin Street. Recent advise any interested bird comfortable. one of the biggest in the speakers include local vets buyers. There are some Techni- North Island. Bird sellers and Paul Gibson, the lo- attend from Wellington up cal bird photographer who to Hamilton.” has produced four almost Light refreshments will Q"R ; be available. The entry Zealand birds. cost is $3. There is plenty Ken and Carol bred 100 of parking and the venue chicks last year, mainly love caters for those in wheel- birds and budgies. All told, chairs. they have about 150 birds The club itself is one of in and around their home. the biggest in New Zealand with membership around “fascinating. The birds are 60. They meet on the sec- ƽ ƽ ond Tuesday of the month of the year. We enjoy sitting at the Masonic Lodge out on the deck observing

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 21 ‘Brilleaux’ to feature at Pauls Road Music Festival this Sunday The Pauls Road Music Festival will be celebrating its 12th year on Sunday, March 8. It is of course at Paul’s Road, number 42, Whanganui East on a lifestyle block with plenty of space for parking and more importantly, for relaxing Come and experience the while listening to the music. You bring your own Indian Festival of Holi seats, drinks and probably your own shade. The Indian Festi- BBQ food is available val of Holi can be to purchase. Tickets a fun experience. cost $20/$10 and are It is an oppor- available from the Gat- /*R* tunity to spread shack. All the proceeds holi powder go to Gabby’s Starlit cancer. Her vision was $10,000 for Whanganui members. around and over Hope Charity to help to provide random acts families of sick children, Fred says of the band: relatives, friends Whanganui families of kindness to children with $4000 worth of “They were formed and anyone else with sick children. in hospital, especially food and petrol vouchers who comes close The charity was cancer children and their donated to the hospital’s variation of up-tempo enough. Thanks started by 13 year old parents and families. children’s ward to be British Rhythm & Blues to the Lotus Gabby Devine, who ex- Sadly, Gabby passed given to needy families. not common on the mu- Women’s Group away in May 2015. There will be seven sic scene in the southern you can celebrate harsh treatment required Last year Paul’s bands including the hemisphere, most blues the festival at Peat in the battle against Rd Live event raised popular local band ‘Hot bands opting to play the Park on March 10 Potato,’ ‘Brilleaux’ an more classic Texas or starting at 5.15pm. original 4-piece British Chicago style blues. Holi is popu- style rhythm and blues Brilleaux play hard, larly known as the Golf results band from Tauranga and driving, fast and tough Indian "festival of Fred Loveridge’s well R&B - No slow rendi- spring", the "fes- known group, ‘Whiskey tions of old blues clas- tival of colours", # >~ # : # Ladies: Jan Mama.’ The other bands/ sics here - just energetic, or the "festival of Grenside 32, Eunice Hodges 35 c/b, Joanne Knapp 35. musicians are Dusta, Re- sweaty rock ‘n roll with love". The festival Men¤ ! ƽ # = # ! Set, The Blue Veins and screaming harmonica. - Connors 43. Richard Littlejohn. They have toured the rival of spring, Two’s: Eunice Hodges. Brilleaux will be a UK three times and have the end of winter, * * * highlight of the festival. recorded nine original the blossoming !"#!"#%! They are an original, albums. of love and for :M+¤ 4-piece, British-style The name ‘Brilleaux’ many a festive day Division 1: Ray Rahui 31, Brian McGinniss 34, Peter rhythm and blues band was chosen as a tribute to meet others, !~' formed in Tauranga, to the late Dr Feelgood play and laugh, '*%+ Kaye How 30, Elizabeth Lennox 32 on New Zealand in 1999 vocalist, Lee Brilleaux.” forget and forgive c/b from Jan Ruby, Joan Shore 35. and in 2020 still have The festival starts at and repair broken TwosR¤¸~' the same original band #~' relationships. The celebrations will start with music cosmetic-grade dyes. The Lotus Women’s ' Most Holi powders will !" are able to bring a plate, simply wash out but if years ago to provide it would be appreciated. excessive amounts or the Indian community It is open to everyone some cheaper powders in Whanganui with a with a word of advice are used it is possible network of contacts. – bring some older for a stain clothes. to occur You can bring your if it's not own holi colour powder treated or go to Geeta Spices at properly. ^!} The fes- them. They are a mix- tival will ture of more than 95% last only corn-starch blended about an with food, drug and hour.

22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Multicultural March celebrations in Whanganui Multicultural March tural March 2020. Whan- "=; :R #=" : to share customary ++# :#;- stories- provide the opportunity ##O" erlands takes place at 75 " St Hill Street on Wednes- # to all of these events. This #_>?>? ## M '?' and enjoy the richness of togetherness and solidar- - ity.” ##^ ences. Multicultural #X> A range of events is tak- March events in #exhibition of ing place in Whanganui our cultural diversity in support of Multicul- Whanganui feature: {: Geeta’s Spices and Veggies - “largest supplier of Indian and Asian food in Whanganui”

=+}' Soweto Gospel }#>X# At about 12 noon each - Choir brings their ‘Free- in honour of the father of - tions and encourage all R+ O+;P# active cultural activity. R the late Nelson Mandela. # #= "# ethnicity or faith. take place at a Holi cel- CelebratingCelebrating ebration #- Race Relationsns #X? =" '?'- "- Day 21 March : # #" }#X'Let’s ' come together# ƽ' Geeta Singh ' Geeta Singh has been running Gee- # #Race Relations Com- `' ta’s Spices and Veggies at 69 Guyton " missioner, Meng Foon, Street since 2014 and believes that Whanganui such as Holi on March 10. will visit Whanganui on #Race Relations Day# she “has the largest supply of Indian " }#X_ 21 March is observed and Asian food in Whanganui.” There ƽ ƽ#= +" bulk bin supplies through to frozen - + ###"- ern foods and ayurvedic products. ' }` ' }#O ! ^'?': the killing of 69 black Want to learn English? Get in touch! +{- protestors at Sharpeville Phone 06 345 1778 M X^^? Email [email protected] ' '} - in South Africa in 1960. Address 6 / 66 Ingestre Street, Whanganui 'P ""# +: The internationally- Web www.englishlanguage.org.nz are helped by Geeta’s stocking of Y## `#=# ;- pastes. {: M' : +:' studies. =' ="- !' Her popularity has spread not only '"#" '}" - ;'; " {='} ƽ" }" # Geeta’s Spices and Veggies.

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 25 Life Coaches with the Mary Morrissey Life Mastery Institute Lei Graham and Faith and us two Maori girls success, Mary has spoken of two best-selling books, tions. There is universal McLachlan recently from Whanganui.” three times at the United No Less Than Greatness energy in everything. attended a life coaching According to her web Nations and worked with and Building Your Field Every thought and feeling conference in Los Ange- site, Mary Morrissey “has His Holiness, The Dalai of Dreams.” has a vibration. It is what les with Mary Morrissey over 40 year’s experience Lama and Nelson Man- Lei and Faith describe we do with them that of Life Mastery Institute. empowering individuals dela. Mary has a Master's the approach as “thinking counts. Lei says, “Over 1000 in the areas of abundance, Degree in Counselling positively outside your Everything starts with from throughout the authenticity and success. Psychology, an honorary normal thinking patterns, a thought, which leads world attended including As a sought after expert Doctorate in Humane putting to one side any to feelings and from three from New Zealand on the “invisible side” of Letters and is the author bias, barriers or limita- that, action. We all have a physical and spiritual side. Our physical side Training a cornerstone of economic development tells us we can’t do it. The spiritual side has the The recent passing of the Education Amendment Bill answers coming from Mark Ward means that as of 1 April, all 16 polytechnics and in- within us.” stitutes of technology, including Whanganui’s UCOL # campus, will be combined. Whanganui & Partners coach, and Faith see their """ role as asking questions education and training across the country and we hope and enabling clients to "Rƽ' tap into the power within The accessibility of relevant education and training is them. To obtain the life a cornerstone of economic development. Without this access, our businesses miss out on valuable skills and had to do 70 interviews our people miss out on valuable opportunities. (minimum of 1 hr each) In recent years, a growing population and economy and submit recorded and mean that our base of skills has grown as has the op- typed verbatim transcripts portunities available. The results are clear: from 2014- for six interviews. She 2019, local employment in knowledge intensive indus- says, “It took 18 months tries have grown by 15.0% (our population has grown to complete and I had to 9.2% over that time). link into group coaching Our excellent education providers support special- once a week. Plus sit an ised career pathways across a range of in-demand dis- exam at the end of it.” ciplines and I want to continue building on the work There are four main Lei and Faith helping prepare for the Rotary they’ve already done. My team, particularly Hannah areas that the life coaches book sale coming up in late March Kelly, our Strategic Lead – Capability and Internation- for Economics and Finance that will allow Whanganui focus on. They are: stories of people who give me the skills which al, constantly seeks out opportunities to enhance and & Partners and Massey to further develop our collabo- # have succeeded in all of will help me to help ƽ' ration. and wellbeing, vocation the four main areas. others and create passive For instance, Whanganui & Partners and Massey Another area of skills development Whanganui & and relationships. Lei To listen to Mary income to support my University have just coordinated delivery of the Mas- Partners works in is training for business owners, most says, “I particularly like Morrissey you can humanitarian dreams.” sey Executive MBA in Whanganui for the second time. of whom get started out of love for what they do, not a the approach of Mary go to a range of You- These include her in- The EMBA program attracts business leaders around passion for business management. We had great feed- tube’s including the volvement with Rotary, the country and its partial delivery here connects our back from attendees after a recent workshop on busi- holistic perspective.” following Tedx talk the Matipo Develop- businesses to new resources. ness planning and we’ll provide ongoing support to the It is important to clarify https://www.youtube.co/ ments and volunteer While the EMBA does not cater exclusively to businesses who attended. Our next workshop, a short and put out there your watch?v=UPoTsudFF4Y teaching of literacy and Whanganui-based students, I expect to someday see intro to business for start-up founders, is already fully intentions or dreams Lei has enrolled on numeracy in prison. Massey courses delivered in Whanganui as a result of subscribed and we’ll be running more throughout the and then be prepared to Mary’s Life Mastery Lei can be contacted at this partnership. In December, I signed a Memoran- year. take action to meet those Consultant Programme [email protected] dum of Understanding with Massey’s Head of School Through these initiatives, our team wants to ensure intentions. She is able to – a year long on-line and Faith at fmclconsul- that opportunities exist for all our people to achieve give a range of success course. She says, “It will [email protected] their full capability. 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26 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Ratana, Whangaehu & Turakina NZ Grand Prix attracted drivers from around the world SITUATIONS VACANT The Motorsport NZ Grand Prix took place at 15/16 February. This is and attracted drivers, not “The meeting featured Championships featur- :: the top race series for mo- only from around New races for the Toyota FT-60 ing the New Zealand Amon, last weekend – tor racing in New Zealand Zealand but from around Racing Series with sup- the world. There were port classes being BNT drivers from Switzerland, NZ V8s, Pirelli Porsche Sweden, Germany, Neth- NZ Championship, Ryco erlands, USA, Argentina, V8 Utes, Toyota 89, Nex- France, Israel, Brazil, Ja- en Mazda Racing Series, pan, Australia, Denmark Trade Zone GT1/GT2 & and even Angola. GT3/GT4 and Central Most were young - as Muscle cars. young as 15 but then there The New Zealand Grand is New Zealander, Kenny Prix of 35 laps was won Smith aged 78, who was by Igor Fraga, aged 20 in his 49th straight New from Brazil, Franaco Co- Zealand Grand Prix as he lapinto from Argentina, continues on his relentless Liam Lawson from New march towards the big 50. Zealand aged only 17 and While he didn’t make it to Caio Collet from Brazil. the podium he can boast } that he has previously 15th place. won this race three times A good sized crowd en- ƽ joyed the racing in sunny car. In last year’s dramatic conditions on both days. race, he brought his car Whanganui was repre- Igor Fraga leads Liam Lawson in the NZ Grand Prix home in the top 10. sented by Michael Eden - Photo courtesy Darryl Seymour Local motor racing en- in his Ford Falcon GTHO thusiast, Darryl Seymour 5800 racing in the Central Happy 250th Beethoven - Chamber was there and explains, Muscle Cars race. Music tribute next week SITUATIONS VACANT

New Zealand String Quartet Beethoven is alive tionally. That’s all 16 of eftpos. and well in the hearts his string quartets, across Adults $35.00, sen- and minds of music 20 towns and cities, in 50 iors $32.00, subscrib- lovers today. This year concerts for Beethoven’s ers $20.00 (or prepay), marks the 250th an- 250th in 2020. students $5.00. niversary of his birth In their Whanganui To purchase a subscrip- on December 16, 1770 concert, The NZSQ will tion or for any enquir- and musical celebrations present a programme of ies, please contact our SITUATIONS are already taking place well-loved quartets from Membership Secretary, VACANT world-wide. Chamber ƽ Gill Wilson at gillw24@ Music Wanganui will Beethoven’s life – Op 18 gmail.com. Chamber GET paid to exercise! Pamphlet begin its 2020 Celebrity no 6 in Bb, Op 59 no3 in Music Wanganui would Distribution require reliable Series with a tribute C and Op 132 in A min. like to acknowledge the runners to deliver RCP and bro- to Beethoven given by Written throughout his support given to this chures each week. Phone Bubs their patrons, the New life, Beethoven’s string concert by “Driving Miss on 343 2010 or 027 218 2010. Zealand String Quartet, quartets remain, like Daisy” Whanganui. on Thursday, 12 March his symphonies, some at 7.30pm, in the Prince of the most remarkable FOR SALE Edward Auditorium of classical music ever Whanganui Collegiate composed. The Quartet School. has this to say about their The New Zealand tour…. String Quartet needs “Reset your expecta- little introduction to tions at each of these ex- Whanganui audiences, ceptional and individual with whom they have quartets. Prepare yourself built a rapport over to trace Beethoven’s many years. 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This year Tickets for this event they are embarking on are available in advance an ambitious project, from the Royal Wan- touring Beethoven’s ganui Opera House – as complete string quar- are subscriptions – as tets throughout New well as at the door but Zealand – and interna- remember there is no RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 27 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Ratana, Whangaehu & Turakina TRADES AND SERVICES PROPERTIES PUBLIC NOTICES FOR SALE SECTION 101 SECTION 101 SALE AND SALE AND SUPPLY OF SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT ALCOHOL ACT 2012 2012 Peter Huijs, 54 Ma- Otonga Enterprises ria Place Extension, Limited, 77 Moana Whanganui has made Street, Whanganui has application to the Dis- made application to trict Licensing Com- the District Licensing mittee at Whanganui Committee at Whan- for the issue of an On ganui for the issue of Licence in respect of ƽ- the premises situated cence in respect of the at 51 Victoria Avenue, premises situated at 77 Whanganui, known as Moana Street, Whan- Orange Cafe. ganui known as Four WORK Square Eastbrook. 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It is a book by authors published in Renée Hollis has col- you can happily go back their ‘wisdom years,’ and Alcoholics Anonymous NZ Society of Genealogists lected 25 true stories to and re-read or read to selected as winners from Phone 0800 229 6757. If you have a drinking problem Whanganui Branch meets in the Alexander Heritage and from around the world others. a popular international maybe we can help. AA Wanganui area meeting list: Research Library, Monday 9 March, 6.30pm: Speaker to showcase the range Interspersed between the writing competition. Sunday, St Johns Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool - Andrea Cade - Marriages and Divorces in New Zea- of fear and courage that stories are quotes about The book is published Street, Wanganui, 9am; Monday, Friendship Hall, land. Individual research available from 5pm before the most of us experience at fear and courage by peo- by Exisle Publishing Morris Street, Marton, 7.30pm; Tuesday, St Johns meeting. some stage of our lives. ple as diverse as Eleanor from Dunedin and can Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Wanganui, Quaker Meeting The stories are everyday Roosevelt, Paulo Coelho, be purchased from renee. 12.30pm; Wednesday, St Luke’s Church Hall, 34 Every Sunday, 10am at Quaker Meeting House, 256 – well almost – such as Marcus Aurelius and hollis@exislepublishing. }#:ƽ#~'?¬#} Wicksteed Street. A warm invitation to join us for an hour having to sing solo for the Taylor Swift. My favour- com or locally at Paiges Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Wanganui, of stillness and silence in the Quaker tradition followed ?#- ite is one from Winston Book Gallery. The price 7.30pm; Tuesday, Al Anon, Quakers, 256 Wicksteed by morning tea and social get together. 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For more about us: www. ously used for downhill Courage is enjoy this unique evening. thisisyourbible.com, or phone 342 7726. skiing. part of a series Clairvoyance Demonstration Theosophy Whanganui I particularly liked of ‘Timeless Clairvoyance, philosophy and healing at the Wanganui Exploring spiritual development, philosophy, religion, ‘Humour in the Work- Wisdom – Spiritual and Awareness Centre. Our Medium this week science and the arts. We have a small library, study place: A Life Lesson.’ The True stories is Bryan Snaith, who will be speaking about his work as groups and regular public discussions. Second Sunday writer had been told to that reveal the a Shaman. 25 Tawa Street,Wanganui. Sunday’s 7pm. monthly, 2pm. Back river entrance Community Arts order a pair of boots for a depths of the All welcome. Cost by donation. Like our Facebook page Centre, 19 Taupo Quay. Contact Kirsty 021 2123819. top general urgently. He human experi- or contact Robert on 345-6308. [email protected]. did but was then called ence.” Others ‘Give Indoor Bowls a Go’ The Rotary Club of Whanganui Rƾ in the series Carlton School Indoor Bowling Club commences its Monster Bookfair 2020 over two weekends this year. be lambasted. Two right include Hu- season on Thursday, 19 March at 7:15pm. The venue Thursday, 26 March to Sunday, 29 March and again hand boots had been man Kindness, is at the Carlton School in Carlton Ave. Join us and try Friday, 3 April to Sunday, 5 April. Phone Jo 022-3531651 delivered. “What the hell Struggle and your hand. Three nights free. Coaching will be given. or Dennis 345-5452. am I supposed to tell All welcome. Wanganui Country Music Club Annual General Smith?” His an- LETTER - Asbestos disposal Josephite Retreat Centre General Meeting swer - “Tell him, Sir, that - Taizê Prayer Evening Wednesday, 18 March at 7:00pm at the Blind Centre two rights don’t make it Dear Editor, Friday, 6 March, 7-8pm with Rita Cahill rsj. }'=' wrong.” The boss took a Kia ora! - Financial Peace Workshop contact the Secretary, Karen Aukett on 343-2588 with while but got the joke and They've stopped (at least in this country) people han- Inspired by Dave Ramsey’s spiritual approach to apologies. told his secretary to pass dling this material with no protective gear, but they increasing abundance, contentment and improving Wanganui Country Music Club it onto the general. haven't done the same for the Earth into which it goes. home life and security for your future. This is a session Sunday, 8 March 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Wanganui Girls’ The stories are short – When I contacted Worksafe which is the regulatory that will creatively cover the 7 baby steps and explore College Hall. Adults $4.00: Children under 16, $1.50: three to seven pages each body who decide safety/health standards on this mat- the beautiful power of giving. This would be a good Families $5.50. Join us for an afternoon of country music and are well written with ter, I learnt that the Resource Management Act, admin- workshop for those who would like to improve their "'=#ƿ# the character of the writer istered by the Ministry of Environment 1991 decreed '}#~ lots more. All welcome - young or old. Ph: Karen or coming through. While I March, 10am-3pm with Tracey Young. Please bring your Joey on 343-2588. read them in one go, they had been double-wrapped in plastic! lunch. To Register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3, or Wanganui Music Society 75th Jubilee are ideal for picking up This seems to be a completely unsustainable option. email [email protected]. For more information while waiting for some- We need a nationwide discussion on this topic as it is go to www.marymackillop.org.nz Variety Concert one or before going to bed Artists include Roger Wilson, Linden Loader, Annie clearly legal, but not moral. for a short read. The book Luke’s Locker - Castlecliff Hunt, Kathryn Ennis, Marie Brooks, Win Livesay and - Ruth Tidemann Luke’s Locker is open Tuesdays - Fridays, 10am to 3pm, Ingrid Culliford. Concert Chamber, Sunday, 8 March at at St Luke’s Church, corner of Manuka/Cornfoot Streets. 4pm. Tickets from Royal Wanganui Opera House; $25 ____' adults, $20 members, $10 school students (or at the door open. Wonderful household bargains and good used - RSVP required for catering purposes to eileenbnt@ Sports Talk clothing for all the family. Sorry no Eftpos available. gmail.com). Monster Bird Sale The Bird Club Annual Sale is on this Saturday, 7 March Whanganui Guided Walking Tours with Mark Dawson Learn about Whanganui’s fascinating 19th and 20th in the Mathieson Street Hall. Birds can be benched century buildings and monuments, its history, people from 8am selling from 9am. Parrots, budgies, canaries, New world war gestions – from the boss of of interest and events that have fashioned our city. "##"#'= So far, only the world at British cycling – was that Scheduled Tours leave the i-Site at 10am and 2pm each cages, nestboxes, books. Admission $3. Children free. war has stopped sport’s they could go ahead with- Saturday and Sunday. Cost $10 per person. For other Enquiries Phone 345-6904. premier showpiece, the out spectators. None at all times, ring the i-Site for a booking - 349 0508. Olympic Games, from – empty stadiums and not taking place. a single fan. Hmm … Since King George I Moving on to cheerier Tiakina O Tatou Moana - Seaweek at the Museum matters, the Black Caps modern Olympics in Ath- drubbing of the world’s Lisa Rewiti has been = the ocean. Regional Council, ens in 1896, only 1916 number one test cricket na- Mark Dawson presenting programmes octopus. They then Sea week (Saturday, Whanganui Resource (Berlin), 1940 (Tokyo) tion, India, shows not just of stories and action moved to the Rangi February 29 to Sunday, Recovery Centre, En- and 1944 (London) have that New Zealand has a as the school’s athlet- songs celebrating Wills AV Room to sing March 8) has been or- "}#:ƽ gone down the shrapnel- decent bunch of players at ics administrator last Tangaroa and his chil- songs and listen to ganised by the Depart- Coast Care and the Can- encrusted gurgler caused the moment, but how im- week. dren, the creatures of ; ment of Conservation in cer Society to celebrate by “unfortunate hostili- portant home advantage is. The redoubtable Mc- the ocean to pre-school M collaboration with the our connection to our ties”. On the dry, rock hard Nab is of Scottish ori- and junior school the children of Tanga- Whanganui Regional sea and coastal environ- Now Tokyo 2020 is pitches of Australia, Kane gin, but we can’t hold classes during this roa, the atua, (God) of Museum, Horizons ments. threatened by another Williamson’s men were that against him. He week at the Whanganui “world war”, but this lambs to the slaughter has given a remark- Regional Museum. in the face of the Aussie able 47 years’ service The sessions ran a global disease, novel barrage of short-pitched to Collegiate, inspiring, for 45 minutes from coronavirus or COV- bowling. Back on the cajoling and encourag- 10.15am to 11am and ID-19. With coronavirus green, seaming wickets ing generations of stu- 11.15am to 12 noon. now as ubiquitous as of home, they look like dents to go faster, fur- The cost per child was Greta Thunberg, all bets world-beaters. ther, longer and higher only $2 but free for ƽ' Let’s hope Coach, Gary than they ever believed member schools. At the last count, Japan Stead, inspires the team by they could. When the RCP turned had 186 cases and three taking another holiday be- His dedication has up to take a picture of deaths but, be assured, fore the upcoming Chap- been matched only by levels 1 and 2 students, pell-Hadlee series against his success, as shoals " out of date and the num- Australia. of young athletes have Okoia School, Lisa had bers are likely rising as Finally, this column can- gone onto bigger and them excited and keen you read this. not be complete without better things. Best to participate. Sporting events around wishes, Alec. the planet are dropping happening in Whanganui Any correspondence checked out the various like … well, like coro- sporting circles. to this column can be sea creatures in a glass navirus victims. Will the Athletics guru, Colle- directed to email: riv- cabinet upstairs. These Games survive? We shall giate Coach and fellow [email protected] included a Giant South- see. sporting scribe, Alec Mc- which will be passed ern crab, a penguin, sea Okoia School students at the Museum during Sea week One of the latest sug- Nab, retired from his role on to Mark. ##ƽ 30 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 - 31 32 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020