Community Notices

from Nelson Weekly - 21 June 2023

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Monday

PHILOSOPHY GROUP Meet 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 10am. Trafalgar Hall, 67 Trafalgar St, Nelson. All welcome. TXT Zoe 0279741758.

STOKE SENIOR CITIZENS is a Friendship Club accepting all indoor bowling beginners and players. Mon & Fri 1:303:30pm. Annual $5 subscription and a $2 mat fee covers costs levied for the afternoon. Mats and bowls are provided by the club. Ph: 035479814 or 035473052

HAVEN GAMES - Mon, 1.30-3.30pm. Nelson Baptist Church, 193 Bridge St. Join us for Board games, cards, puzzles, cuppa, and chat. All Welcome. Koha appreciated.

TEA AND TALK – Mon, 10-1.30pm. Victory Community Centre. Join us for a cuppa tea and a wee treat. Meet new friends and enjoy morning tea served on vintage China with occasional entertainment and guest speakers. Ages 60+ COST: $2.

Tuesday

NELSON CREATIVE FIBRE GROUP Welcome you to friendly fibre craft meetings. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues each month. 9.30am, Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. Ph: Lesley 035765654. $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers.

STOKE CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS welcomes new members. Meet 4th Tues of the month, 10am. Stoke Methodist Church Hall, 94 Neale Ave. Interesting speakers, outings, and lunches. Ph: Rosemary 039706872.

VICTORY SOCIAL GROUP. Play Five Hundred and Rummikub every Tues, 1:30- 3:30pm, Victory Community Church, 238 Vanguard St. Gold Coin donation. Queries Ph: Jan 0274577955

KIDS-N-KOFFEE PLAYGROUP term time. Tues, 9.4511.45am. All Saints crèche, 30 Vanguard St. Indoor/outdoor play areas, crafts, toys, music session, fun and fellow- ship. Ph: Lois 0274331213.

LA CORALE - COMMUNITY CHOIR Tues, 6.15-7.45pm. Victory Community Centre. Open to anyone who wants to sing! Coordinated by Alvaro Moreno, this choir enables involvement and inclusion no matter the level of musicianship. People can learn to sing by singing! There’s an eclectic “world music” repertoire reflecting the diversity of members.

Wednesday

CAKE DECORATORS, Wed, 21 Jun, 6.30pm. We are learning a new skill, painting with cocoa butter on a plaque. New members are welcome. Ph: Desiree 0276302359.

U3A - Wed, 28 Jun, 10am, Elim Church, Main Rd Stoke.

U3A is sociable, fun, and enlightening. Guest speakers and Study Groups keep us actively involved, challenged, and stimulated. Guest speaker: Author, journalist, photographer; Gerard Hindmarsh. www.u3anelson.org.nz.

All welcome.

SPIRITED CONVERSATIONS, Wed, 28 Jun, 7.30pm, Yaza

Café. "Chat GPT and the AI boom": Don't miss Wellington software developer Nick Koirala on the technology behind the 'magic', its implications, and opportunities. Yaza opens 6pm, Ph: 035486241. Koha.

WELLBY TALKING CAFÉ: Wed, 28 Jun, 1.30 -3pm, Halifax Café, Nelson. Wellby Talking Cafés are about social connection and finding out about groups, activities, and services.

Ph: 035467681. www.wellby.org.nz.

ALZHEIMERS NELSON TASMAN monthly Library sessions provide opportunities for information, advice, and support around memory Loss. Nelson Library, every 4th Wed, 9.30-10.30 / Stoke Library every 4th Thurs, 9.3010.30am.

LA LECHE LEAGUE NELSON Last Wed of the month 9.3011.30. Richmond Plunket, Oxford St. All welcome. Support and info also available by Ph/txt: Ruth 0272433469.

DEADLINE: 10AM FRIDAY 50 WORDS OR LESS BY EMAIL ONLY SEND TO: myevent@nelsonweekly.co.nz

ISEL LADIES PROBUS CLUB Welcome to our friendly club, 4th Wed of the month, 10am. Baptist Church, Stoke (also coffee, lunch & book groups). Ph: Gill 035472134 or Sue 035486062.

AIKIDO Want to learn self-defence and become more confident? Do AIKIDO Japanese Martial Art. We have children’s classes from 8 -16yrs Wed & Fri 5pm – 6pm. Check out www.aikidonelson.nz or Ph: Callum 0210694211.

PLAY PÉTANQUE at Nelson pétanque club. Wed & Sun. 1.15-3.00pm. A game for all ages. Come along and try us out. Ph: Roger or Shirley 035466562.

BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS. Wed, 7pm. Nelson Bridge Club. To book Ph: 035481999. contact@nelsonbridge. co.nz. First “taster” session. FREE.

Thursday

LOCAL HISTORIAN, Heather Thomas, will share lots of ways to share your family's stories, and why it's so important. Thurs, 29 Jun, 1.30-3.30pm. Victory Community Church, 238 Vanguard St. RSVP by 20th. Ph: Tracey-Lynn 0220996556. Gold Coin entry.

MAKE-A-WISH FUNDRAISER, Thurs 29, Jun, 6-8pm, The Suter. It involves a movie following Rose and Tom cycling the South Island to raise funds for Make-A-Wish, an inspirational talk by Nathan Fa’avae and fabulous raffles. Tickets are $25 from Carol Parkinson 0274862462 & Janet Growcott 0274530755.

LEGO @ VICTORY COMMUNITY CENTRE Meet Last Thurs of the month. 3.30-4.30pm. Get creative, playing with Lego. Free Event, All ages. Ph: 0211069000.

EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME and hypermobility coffee group meeting Thurs, 6 July, 12.15pm, Kush café. Please join us.

Friday

AMPUTEE SOCIETY Top of the South meet last Fri of the month for coffee and a chat. Honest Lawyer around 10am. Outside if sunny –inside if wet. Bring a friend or support person. Look forward to seeing you there.

SONGBIRDS LADIES CHOIR, Fri morning Rehearsals in Stoke. New female singers welcome. If you enjoy singing and can hold a tune, please give me a call. Ph: Mary 035448232 or 0211334805.

DROP IN AND OP SHOP Fri, 9am-1pm. St Stephens Community Church, 61 Tāhunanui Dr. Join us for delicious food, browse through our preloved clothing collection and stay for a chat.

SATURDAY / SUNDAY

HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES & want to improve your health?

Sat, 24 June, 5 Aug, 16 Sept, 28 Oct, 09 Dec. 9-1pm, Nelson

Bays Primary Health. Free lifestyle & medical information group session on type 2 diabetes. Includes a free lunch/ light dinner. Ph: Celeste Keesing 021790894. E: celeste. keesing@nbph.org.nz.

NELSON ROSE SOCIETY Rose Pruning Demonstration.

Sat, 24 Jun, 1.30pm, Broadgreen Rose Gardens. All Welcome. (If wet Sat, 1 July) Enquiries Ph: 0272054587

NBS VOLUNTEER EXPO, Sat, 24 Jun, 10-2pm, Annesbrook Community Church, Looking for a volunteering opportunity? Begin your search here; over 35 organisations to talk to! Coffee/food cart and entertainment. www. volunteernelson.org.nz

NELSON DANCE ALONG, Sat, 24 Jun, Richmond Town Hall, 7.30 - 11pm. Plate for Supper, Music by Warren Fenemor. Cost $6 pp. All Welcome. Ph: Rosalie 035380133.

OPEN THE DOORWAY TO YOUR DREAMS. Sun, 25 Jun,

4-5:30pm. Nightingale Library Meeting Room. Learn how to remember and interpret your dreams and apply your dream wisdom to everyday life. Join us for a lively spiritual discussion. Eckankar.nz. Ph 0211882036

VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT CLUB of nelson Concert, Sat, 8 July, 2pm, Whakatu Presbyterian Hall Songer St. All Welcome Ph: Ken 035474301 Robyn 035473231 Admission $5.

General Groups

WAIMARAMA COMMUNITY GARDEN Get ready for your spring planting - rent a garden plot at Waimarama Community Garden. Garden plots are now available to rent. Ph: Sally 0211709443.

ART EXHIBITION - SILENT AUCTION. Until 30 Jun, in the cafe at Nelson Golf Club,38 Bolt Rd, Tāhunanui. A very varied display of second hand art works is on show. Open to public daily.

SUTER ART SOCIETY MC KEE GALLERY, a colourful show of New Zealand works by Desiree Henry and Anna Pickersgill-Brown titled “Impressions to bloom”. 21 Jun – 9 Jul. All Welcome.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to help support Nelson Hospital. Social opportunity for people to donate their time to a 3-4 hr shift during the week in a variety of roles. You’ll be supporting patients, visitors, whānau and staff while receiving sense of purpose, enjoyment and belonging to a group. Visit www.nmdhb.govt.nz and search ‘volunteering with us’.

THE NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS supports families of refugees as they settle into a new life in Nelson. We are looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team and make a real difference in somebody’s life. Full training provided and time commitment is very flexible. E: migration.volunteers@redcross.org.nz or TXT John 0272235972.

Community notices are free to community groups, schools, churches, gold coin donation events and fundraising only. For classified ads and public notices please call 548 5900 Due to the popularity of this column, while every effort will be made, inclusion cannot be guaranteed for free ads.

WANTED TO BUY

TOP PRICES PAID, TOOLS SHED GEAR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

TOOLS OLD / NEW FISHING RODS REELS

PETROL TINS, SIGNS BOTTLES

NZ OR MAORI ITEMS, TOBACCO TINS

BRASS / COPPER, COLOURED GLASS COINS BANKNOTES

General household bits, Plus much more

Large or Small lots or Estates & Downsizing Ph 027 5380020 or 03 5380020

Auction

Clearance Auction

34 Main Road, Lower Moutere, Motueka

11am Saturday 24th June (viewing from 9am)

Complete clearance of house, garage and sheds w/ware, furniture, toys, trucks, badges, collectables. Photos / info www.jwauctions.co.nz

Payment Cash-Eftpos-Visa-Mastercard

John Walker Auctioneer 027 4432 525

FOR HIRE

Mini Buses for Hire

8 to 12 seaters - Later Models Clean • Tidy • Reliable • Long or short term nelson Mini Bus Hire 0800 696 686 email: bookings@motorhomerentalsnz.co.nz www.nelsonminibushire.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

CLEANER CLEANER

- recently relocated and requiring work in the area.

Has excellent references. Ph: Debbie 0212152276.

$35 per hour charge

ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES & ART

Huge selection at our new shop. Sell - Buy - Value. Over 30 years experience. Open 6 days. Peaceful easy parking now @ 92 Bateup Rd, Richmond.

(Formerly Happy Z Cafe & adjoining MacMillans/ Alchemy Pottery) Ph 5440723 www.antiquesnewzealand.co.nz

FOUND

Handheld Radio at the Maitai Dam. Contact the caretaker on 548 4055.

Garage Sale

Down sizing - furniture, 3 seater, 2 lazyboy chairs, Duchess, TV cabinet, plus bits and pieces.

Saturday 24 June, 9am - 1pm. 669 Atawhai Crecent, Nelson.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Essential Tremor

It all starts with shaky hands. Essential tremor is a neurological disorder. Learn more at the NZ Essential Tremor Support Group on FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2023 from 3.00 to 5.00pm at Victory Community Centre 2 Totara Street, Victory

WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID FOR OLD WRISTWATCHES, SCRAP GOLD & SILVER, OLD COINS & JEWELLERY, VINTAGE / QUALITY TOOLS, MILITARY & FIREARMS ITEMS

GENERAL ANTIQUES ALSO, BUYING ESTATE & SHED ITEMS, COLLECTION & DOWNSIZING

PH TIM GLADSTONE

BIRTH

Erin and David Rush along with their families are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of ALFIE

DEXTER RUSH create@inkcreative.nz inkcreative.nz

Born May the 4th. Thank you to our amazing midwife Casey Ogilvie for all her support.

563 Main Road, Stoke, New Zealand

PUBLIC NOTICE

NELSON

31st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 26th June 2023 at 2pm LeCren Room, Broadgreen House Nayland Road, Stoke

All those interested in the care of our aged are urged to attend. Abbeyfield House provides companionship and an affordable home for older people. For further information phone 0273314677

PH T&B VINTAGE 0800 653 935 or 548 5235 WANTED

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Death Buckley

Peter Hewitt

Passed away peacefully on 13 June 2023 at home surrounded with love aged 73. Loved husband of Julie, cherished father and father-in-law of Craig & Megan, Jason & Rebecca, Aaron & Laura, stepfather of Shaun, Trudy & Mark. Loved Grandad to his Grandchildren. As per Pete’s wishes a cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Death Kinraid

Brian Forbes

Aged 80, passed away at Poneke House, Wellington on 6 February 2023. Formerly of Nelson, later Australia and the Philippines. Brian was the youngest son of Irvine and Ella Kinraid brother to Jackson, Murray and Graham. Always remembered by his family Denyse, Nicholas and Julian, and grandchildren Matilda, Willa and Hugo. Brian has been cremated and will be interred with his parents at a later private ceremony. Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill.

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