What’s on

TUESDAY

SAVVY Ukes Ukulele Group: 6:30-8pm. $5. Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. Brenda 0272390213, Lorraine 0276246264

CHEEKY Monkeys: Tue, 10:30-11:30am, Marlb Dist Library, Blenheim. All ages, U5. Stories, songs, craft. Term time

PICTON Playcentre: Parent-led Early Childhood Education, Tue & Thur, 9.30am-noon. 5 Waitohi Place, Picton. picton@playcentre.org.nz Not school holidays

COFFEE & Chat: Picton: 1st Tue, 10-11am, Seabreeze Cafe´, London Quay. New to town? Interested in local activities? We can help! Cathy 0210451799, 5739111, picton@newcomers.co.nz KNITTERS & Spinners: Tuesday 10:30am-3pm, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Byo morning tea and project

SAYGO (Steady As You Go) Balance/Exercise: 11.30am-12.30pm, St Christopher’s Church Hall, 92 Weld St. Cuppa & chat after. $2. Diana Brooks 0212694198 Eldercare Coord LINDY Hop: 1920’s social partner dance. 7-8pm, Port Marlborough Pavilion, Waikawa Rd, Picton. Free. All welcome. Daniel 0224953407 TAI Chi with Maree: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall. All welcome. 0276349045

SIT and Be Fit: Tue/Thur, 1.15pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. $2 Ph 5780469, 0223007342

DRAWING Group: 1pm-3pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Sydney 0211568398. Newcomers welcome AL Anon Family Support Group Meeting: Help for families/friends of problem drinkers and addictions. Margaret 5784690, 02102607468 or Aley 021434117

BLENHEIM Choral: 7pm, Wesley Centre, 3 Henry St. 021344575. Marlboroughsingers.org.nz

SOCIAL Tennis: Summer 8.30am, winter 9am. Marlb Tennis Club,

Pollard Park, Parker St. Morn tea prov. Visitors $5 morning. Info: 027578 6436

TECHNOLOGY Teaching for 50+: Studio on Solway Dr, Witherlea, 9.30am, advanced class. $5/hr pp. Private lessons $20/hr. 0212230160 PICTON Table Tennis Club: 10-12. Picton Little Theatre, Dublin St. $3, includes equipment. All adults welcome. Ph Ernie 0275888453 RENWICK Market: Anglican Church Hall, 9am-12pm. Fresh veg, clothing, walnuts, jams, household goods, etc. Sales tables, $5 or comm sales. Donations welcome. Ph Lynne 0274786640

GOLF Croquet: Today, Thursday and Sunday, 1pm, Blenheim

Croquet Club, Parker St. Ph Allan 5783747

BRAYSHAW Park Spinners: Beavertown Hall, 10am–2pm, byo lunch. New members welcome. Ph Betty 5794942

WEDNESDAY

STRETCH and Breathe: Gentle class for Seniors. Every Wednesday from 8 February 10am-11am. $2. St Christophers Church Hall 92 Weld St Blenheim. Ph Diana Eldercare Coordinator Ph 0212694198

ROCK Ferrys Wine: Twilight Market 4pm-7pm stroll through the stalls of local artisan food producers, glass of wine in hand, shopping

BOOK Chat: 10:30-11:30am, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Coffee/ chat, every 2nd Wednesday of month. Ph 5207493 GENEALOGY Drop-in:

Wednesday 1pm-3pm,

Marlborough District Library Blenheim. Free. All ages. Family history research. No apptmnt reqd LITTLE Critters Play Group: 9:30am-12 noon, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St.

$5. Linda 0221099242 TAEKWONDO: 6pm-7:30pm, Havelock Town Hall (school term). All ages. 0276146924

JUSTICE of the Peace: Wed, 11am1pm, Picton Library, High St. Free.

All ages. Certify/witness docs.

SIT and Be Fit: 10.30-11am. $5 session. Simcox Stadium, 50 Battys Rd

PICKLEBALL: 1-3pm, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd. $5. Sport for all ages

BLENHEIM Lions’ Club: Serving the community 50+ years. Interested in becoming a Lion? Tea mtngs: 2nd & 4th Wed. Delphine 0299425004, Helen 0211458572 BLENHEIM Probus Club: 1st Wed 10am, Wesley Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. Raewyn 578 4576 or Robert 578 8938 ANYTHING Goes: 9.30am-12pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Lyn 0275777100. All welcome WETLAND Warriors: Grovetown Lagoon, Steam Wharf Rd. Help in the lagoon or shadehouse. 9.3011.30am. Ph Rosanne 0210709267 FLORAL Art Group: Senior Citizens Hall, High St, 10.15am. Ph Cheryl 5781425 First Wednesday. DEMENTIA Carers Support Group: 8 Wither Rd, 10am-11.30am. Ph 5776172, every 2nd Wednesday YOUNG Farmers Club: Ages 18-31. Amy 0278442214. Second Wednesday.

PICTON Scottish Country Dance Club: 7.30pm Picton Little Theatre. Lynda 0212600860

BLENHEIM Depression Support Group: 10-11.30am. Friendship and support. Info/meeting Alistair 0272883032

PICTON Menz Shed: 2 Market St, Picton. 8.30am-2.30pm. Rex 021469191 or Kerry 021888423

THURSDAY

FIERO Code Club: 3.30pm4.30pm. Marlborough District Library. Want to learn how to code, come and join our Fiero Code Club. Come along to gain new skills, hang out and build something awesome TAI Chi & Qigong: Must be double vaxxed/boosted. Beginners: Wairau Valley Hall 11am Redwoodtown Hall, 2pm. Advanced: 3pm & 5:15pm. 5722884 lasfronteras@xtra.co.nz

KEEP U Moving: Gentle Indoor walking exercise for Seniors. Thursday 9 February 11.30am12.30pm $2 St Christophers Church Hall 92 Weld St. Diana Brooks Eldercare Coordinator Ph 0212694198

CITIZENS Advice Bureau DropIn: 10am-2pm, Picton Library and Service Centre. Free. All ages. Info/ advice

SOCIAL Badminton: Thur, 9am-12 noon, Simcox Stadium, Battys Rd, Blenheim. $5. All adults welcome. Ph Cathy 021503348 COMMUNITY Choir: Thur, 7-9pm. St Ninian’s Hall, 1 Riley Cr, Redwoodtown (opp church). All abilities, new members welcome. f: CreativeVoice@singforfriendship (school term)

LIBRARY Book Club: 6:30-8pm, Marlborough District Library. Free. Adults only. For all readers who are hoping to read more this year. 520 7491. Last Thursday of month AFTER School Fun: 3:30-4:15pm, Blenheim Children’s Library. Free. All ages. No need to book. Stories/ crafts. Term time

NARCOTICS Anon: 7-8pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge St. 0800 726 786 DRINKING a Problem?: We’re here to help. Zoom Meeting (code: website), Havelock, 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 AA Works

MARLBOROUGH Felters: Beavertown Hall, Brayshaw Park, 10am-2pm. Bring lunch. Shirley 5795355 or 021024 00571. First Thursday

ULYSSES Club: 11am, group rides. Meet Brayshaw Park carpark, members/visitors welcome

COPD Support and Exercise Group: 2nd & 4th Thur, The Foundry Hall, 3 John St, Blenheim, 1.30pm. Free. Karen 5791609, 0272057244. every 2nd and 4th Thursday

SUPPORTING Families Marlborough: Support, education, advocacy. Ph 5775491

PICTON Playcentre: 9.30amnoon, today and Tuesday, 5 Waitohi Pl, Picton. Ph 5735665 picton@playcentre.org.nz school term only

TABLE Tennis: Endeavour Park, Picton, 10am-12noon, singles/ doubles. Fun, fitness, morning tea. $3 equipment provided. Adults only Ph Ernie 0275888453

BLENHEIM Master’s Swimmers: Stadium 2000, 6.45pm-7.45 Saturday, 8.30am. Jude 021485968 BLENHEIM Menz Shed: Thursday and Monay, 1pm-4pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon. Ph Dave 021 2340057, daveo52@yahoo.co.nz or Brian 021550429, tuffey@gmail.com HIGHLAND Pipe Band: 7.30pm, The Foundry, Wesley Hall, John St. Ph Noel 5786365

FRIDAY

BOOK Sale: Marlborough District Library. Looking for bargain books? Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 January 2023. The main sale opens at 9am. There’s something for everyone DRINKING a Problem?: We’re here to help. Spring Creek Parish Hall, Ferry Rd, 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 AA Works

COFFEE and Company: Chat and Chill. Every Friday, 10am-12noon 8 Beaver Rd, Blenheim. Free. All welcome. Ph 0273177889 BUBBLES and Bounce: Preschoolers music, morn tea, play. Gold coin entry. 10am, Bright Centre, 2 Dillons Point Rd,

Blenheim. Alyson 027261285. PASTELS with Prue: 10am-12pm, Art Society Studio, 204 High St. Prue 021 072 0525.

MARLBOROUGH Women’s Club: Speakers, entertainment, outings and afternoon tea. Irene 0212380210

Events:

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