Events

8.30am-1.30pm

A fair for people who like collecting vinyl records, china, old books, jewellery, stamps, vintage clothing, vintage tools, toys and games, children books, dolls and dolls' clothing, postcards etc. Lots of interesting bric-a-brac.

This fair is held on the third Saturday of every month. Situated just off state Highway 1 between Hamilton and Cambridge.

Junior Badminton starts Friday May 10, 2013
6-10 years 6 – 7.15pm 10-13 years 7.15 – 9pm
Caters for all abilities, learners to experienced
Racquets available for beginners

Seniors including High School Students
Mondays 7:30pm to late

Caters for all abilities, learners to experienced
Social and competitive matches
Coaching and encouragement provided free!

Venue: Horsham Downs Community Hall
next to Horsham Downs School
Enquiries: Karen (07)8294773, Adrianna (07)8299972
 

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WORD CAFE RAGLAN - FESTIVAL FOR READERS & WRITERS
10th -12th May 2013 - workshops, seminars, stories
An exploration of words, ideas, imagination and fun, set against the backdrop of one of New Zealand’s most dramatic West Coast towns. Drawing together a diverse lineup of local and national writers, authors, bloggers and multimedia storytellers, Word Cafe Raglan aims to showcase and inspire writing in all its forms. Festival dates: 10-12 May 2013.
Programme highlights include bestselling author Deborah Challinor, HarperCollins US author Julie Thomas, an evening of live word wizardry with Antonio Te Maioha, travel writer and blogger Megan Singleton, Nourish editor Vicki Ravlich-Horan, children’s authors Sarah Johnson and André Ngāpō, author Sarah Shieff, a session on self-publishing with writer Tui Allen and a story crafting workshop for teens.
Check out website for tickets and more info. http://www.wordcaferaglan.co.nz/

RAGLAN CREATIVE MARKET - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Sunday 12th May 2013 10.00am - 2.00pm
Whaingaroa local Kai and Art . Special Mothers Day market, spot prizes and gifts for Mums - also on the day yummy special pampering corner for all mothers!
Contact Raglan Old School Arts Centre for further information email: market@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit www.raglanmarket.com  

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL: Bernie Griffen and Kirsten Warner - stories and songs from the heart
Friday 17th May doors open 7pm. (previously advertised for Friday 10th May)
Bernie Griffen front man for the Auckland folk-blues-country band Bernie Griffen and The Grifters. Their recently released first album “Everything So Far” has been hailed as New Zealand’s best-ever folk album, and Griffen’s performance as using every inch of a voice reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Tom Waits. Bernie also performs with his long-time partner Kirsten Warner, and they recently completed a national tour singing Griffen originals, duets and country classics. They play with renowned, now local folk singer-song writer Chris Thompson. Kirsten also performs her own poetry, combining their talents for a memorable evening of songs and stories. Kirsten is an accomplished and nationally published writer and journalist, whose wry and entertaining poems bring out her own strong voice and perspective. Bernie Griffen’s songs are melodic and memorable, soulful tales of the meanderings of a life well and truly lived on the fringes – full of love, pathos and colourful stories. His haunting song “29 Diamonds” about Pike River speaks empathetically and simply from the heart in response to the disaster. Bernie is the host of radio 95 bFM’s Americana show “Border Radio”, and co-founder and a driving force behind the country-punk roadshow-extravaganza “The Gunslinger’s Ball”.
Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz
 

MOVIES AT THE OLD SCHOOL: RUST AND BONE
Saturday 18 May 8pm and Sunday 19 May 4.30pm
Cotillard (La Vie En Rose) is Stephanie, a trainer of killer whales on the French Riviera. A shocking accident leaves her with no legs. Her solace comes in the kickboxer Ali (Schoenaerts) and the power of love.
Waikato Times 4/5 Auckland Herald 4.5/5
"An arresting and stylish film - one of the most original movies you're likely to see this year." LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
http://www.sonyclassics.com/rustandbone/
(2012 - R16, 118 mins) Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks on sale . Adults $11 children $6 Ph 825 0023 to reserve seats
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz  

KIDS CLAY CLASSES - MAD HATTERS CLAY PARTY
Exploring the wonderful world of Alice and friends through the playfulness of clay and the imagination of the child
3.30pm - 5pm starting Mondays 13th May - 1 July OR Tuesdays 14th May - 2nd July OR Thursdays 16th May - 4th July
$59 single child or $49 siblings includes all materials and kiln firings

Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

YOUTH CLAY CLASSES: MATARIKI MAGIC

MATARIKI MAGIC!! Youth clay classes. A celebration of the seven sisters, to celebrate traditional customs and reflect on the past and future - a voyage through the eyes of the Taniwha, design your own magical 'Taniwha' that best describes you whilst learning different clay techniques. Age 10-16 - if under the age of the 10, please contact the Old School for further info. $59 or $49 for siblings includes materials and kiln firings.
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz  

MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL: Rachel Dawick 'The Boundary Riders'
Saturday 1st June doors open 7pm (previously advertised for 31st May)
'Forgotten World Highway Records' presents the coming album release and National tour of 'The Boundary Riders' The Stories of NZ Women's lives from the 1800's.
A concert that has been the result of a two year project - collecting stories of nz women in the 1800s and turning stories into songs. Each song is different depending on the character - includes a range of women from goldminers to prostitutes to missionary wives to the first female magician and more! Mainly folk with influences of cabaret, musical theatre, country, blues and jazz.
Rachel Dawick on tour with Jon Sanders (Beyondsemble, Sanders/Alley/Khan etc) and Dave Khan (Broadsides, Sanders, Alley and Khan)
Forgotten World Highway Records | New Zealand | www.racheldawick.com
Licensed bar and delicious homemade snacks also on sale

ART FOR ARTS SAKE:
Fortnightly get together for painters, artists or anyone interested. Work on own projects or start new ones. Guaranteed encouragement, fun and laughs! 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 9.30am - 12.30pm .
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

RAGLAN WRITING GROUP:
7pm every Tuesday fortnight new members always welcome!
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz

KARIOI QUILTERS:
2ND Thursday of every month. Come along, join in. Learn techniques for quilting.
Contact the Old School for further details: info@raglanartscentre.co.nz or visit the website www.raglanartscentre.co.nz
 

Great chance to find out more and share your veiws on this exciting project.

Everyone welcome.

Public information days for the Waikato Expressway Hamilton Section will be held on:

• Tuesday 7 May, 2pm-7pm at the Horsham Downs Community Hall
• Wednesday 8 May, 2pm-7pm at the Hamilton Marist Rugby Club
• Thursday 9 May, 2pm-7pm at the Tamahere Community Centre, Devine Road

Representatives from the NZ Transport Agency and their consultants will be available to answer your questions and explain various aspects of this project.

This is your opportunity to view the proposed scope of the poject as the investigation phase draws to a close. Lodgement of the statutory applications is planned for later this year.

View the advertisement.

As one of New Zealand’s largest Half Marathon events with approximately 3000 participants each year it is widely regarded as “The Premier” Half Marathon event in New Zealand and one that has great prestige among competitive runners.

The event involves the traditional Half Marathon distance of 21.1km which is officially measured and certified under ANZ standards by Hadley Craig. There is also a 10km option, new for 2013 will be a 5km and RUN kids 2km for Under 16 year olds.

Race Day Schedule:

10.00am Half Marathon Run

10.04am Half Marathon Walk

10.30am RUN kids 2km

11.10am 10km Run

11.14am 10km Walk

12.00pm 5km Run

12.04pm 5km Walk

1.30pm Prizegiving
 

For more information see the Huntly Half Marathon website.