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TUESDAY 24 January 2012
Nelson riders clean up at Tasman skate tour Trent Luff only needed one point in Richmond to cement first place on the Tasman Skatepark Tour – he took five. The Nelson skateboarder was named winner of the Tasman Skatepark Tour in front of a large Jubilee Park crowd on Saturday. The tour took to all of the skateparks within the Tasman region including Mapua, Motueka, Brightwater, Takaka and Tapawera. This year’s tour was the first time scooter riders were included, and saw the return of the leader board which saw competitors collect points at each comp. It was the biggest ever turnout for the tour, with organisers saying the major reason behind that was the popular inclusion of scooters, which seem to have taken off in recent months. Leo Calcasola, also of Nelson, won both the overall scooter and BMX competitions.
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Trent Luff on his way to winning the skate section of the tour. Photo: Phillip Rollo.
Daniel Peters of Nelson shows his scooter skills. Leo Calcasola pulls a back flip on his BMX on Photo: Blair Hall/Photoaction.co.nz. Saturday. Photo: Blair Hall/Photoaction.co.nz.
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ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS and for Intermediate Level students. A fun and practical ten week course for both levels in the basics of Italian pronunciation and communication - with a dash of culture and music. Wednesdays at Club Italia 9 Trafalgar Street. Beginners-7 pm, Intermediate level-8pm. Next sessions begin 8 February. Bookings required. For enrolments or more info please phone Joe Rifici 545-6046 Sign Language Classes 8 week course, $70 9/02 – 29/03; 9.30 – 11.30 At Hearing House, 354 Trafalgar Sq Contact Cathy on 545 7509 Veterans Badminton Every Thursday night 7.30pm to 9.30pm at The Stoke Memorial Hall Must be 30years or over. Restart for 2011 is 16th February For info pn Janette 547 2366 William Fairburn - Free Farewell Concert by Multi Award Winner, Music Prodigy to be held at The Play House, Mapua on Friday 3rd February at 7:30pm. Food & drinks available, spot prizes. Bookings phone 03 540 2985 Waimarama Community Gardens, learn about organic gardening (no charge). Working bee every Friday 4–6pm, hot drink afterwards. 319 Brook St, off Tantragee Rd. Liam Butler from Support Works will be speaking on Tuesday 7th February, 10.30am in the Quiet Room of Nelson Cathedral about the services Support Works provide. Breastfeeding Support Nelson (LLL) Join us for our first meeting in 2012, Jan 31st, 1.30 – 3 pm @ Tahunanui Community Centre, Muritai St. Meet other mothers and babies. Free access to our library... Fathers, Grandparents, Toddlers, all welcome. For support ph Ruth 546 9029 or Michelle 548 6998 Baby Gear Extravaganza. Do you have Secondhand baby/ children’s gear to sell? Nelson District Parents Centre are looking for stallholders. Tables are $20 each. Extravaganza is being held on 24 March at Masonic Lodge Rooms, 1047 Nile St, Nelson. Contact Bridget on 03 5444588 Unleash your vocal talent! Check out Nelson Bays Harmony at an open rehearsal on Thursday 26 January at Club Waimea, Lower Queen St, Richmond. Pop in anytime from 7-9pm and see the chorus in action, learning and performing 4-part women’s barbershop harmony. For details phone Jenny 547 4354, email nbharmony@ gmail.com or visit www.nelsonharmony.org.nz. Chocolates, Handmade fundraising for the Special Olympics, from Chicky Chocs, available every 11-4pm, Wednesday at the Nelson Farmers Market, Fashion Island, corner Hardy & Morrison Sts. Nelson Farmers Market, offering fresh fruit, vegetables, preserves, lunch diary, olives, fish, and much more. 11-4pm Wednesday Fashion Island, corner Hardy & Morrison Sts. Nelson Railway Society : During January, the railcar or train will be running from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm daily, weather permitting. Teachers’ Break: bored while friends and family are working? Want to get out or get fit? Join new informal social group for week-day adventures this summer holiday. Call or text Julie 021645652. Meditation and Practices on the Path to Enlightenment Meditation and presentation on Buddhist Path Every Wed 18 Jan to 22 Feb Evening 6-7.30pm koha Constance Barnicoat Room, Richmond Library 280 Queen St Making Life Meaningful What better way to start the year than exploring what makes life meaningful? Come to a relaxing day which will include meditation/presentation/discussion. Saturday 21 January 9.45am to 5pm Cost $25 Contact Alan (03)5432021 Adam Summer School This year’s school runs from 3 to 11 February. Final public concerts will be held at 4pm and 8pm on Saturday 11 February with an admission cost of $10 per person. Daily master classes are open to the public free of charge. Sessions run from 8pm on Saturday
4 February, 5.15pm on Sunday 5 February and Monday 6 February; 3.00pm on Tuesday 7 February; and 5.15pm on Thursday 9 February and Friday 10 February. All concerts and master classes will be held at the Main Auditorium, Nelson School of Music, 48 Nile Street, Nelson. Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon – 4th March, Tahuna Recreation Ground. Open to anyone 7-15 years old of any fitness level. Participants receive a tshirt, medal, certificate and breakfast. Register at www.weetbix.co.nz. Entries close 1 March Nelson Women’s & Children’s Refuge are looking for volunteers to assist support the out of hours Crisisline, remotely / from home, using a ‘pager’ system. Police checks required & volunteer must be 2 years violence free. Full training given and full support provided. T 03 548 3353/0272512338 for further info. Nelson Tramping Club. 28th - 30th Jan, Mt Fell – Fishtail, Fit. $27 ph Pat 539 1340. Sunday 29th Jan, North Peak, Medium. $12 ph Jim 546 6975. 4th - 6th Feb, Kiwi Saddle Hut, Fit. $19 ph Lawrie 544 4096.
REGULAR EVENTS English Conversation Group weekly meetings every Wednesday 4.30.to 6.00pm in the main hall behind Trinity Church, Nile Street. International Students, New Residents and visitors very welcome. For information phone Bill Kearns 548.5844 Duck Soup will help you expand your social life & build fresh friendships with other Nelson singles over 30 years old. Join in every first Sunday of the month from 7.30pm. More details on ducksoup.co.nz or call Adrienne 544-2088. Tennis at Tahuna Drive courts. Saturday 1pm to 5pm tennis for all levels come along or contact Mike 5476562 Tahunanui Walking Group: Thursdays 10am meet at the Centre 61 Muritai Street, phone 548 6036 for details Tahunanui Garden Group: Meets 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm at the Centre, 61 Muritai Street Tahunanui 548 6036 for details Nelson Male Voice Choir: Meeting Monday evenings, 6.45pm at the Nelson School of Music. New members very welcome. Come along and enjoy the unique sound of a male voice choir, or contact Ernie Tarling, 548 7291. Mums & Bubs Group every Tuesday 10.30am at Columbus Coffee, Fashion Island. Meet other parents with children, share ideas & receive product demonstrations from stores. Contact 548 9191 or register at www.fashionisland.co.nz Nelson Community Market at Tory St. Every Friday 10-1pm Fresh Garden produce available Social Table Tennis Monday & Friday - 9am noon Monday & Friday - 9am - noon Wednesday Club Night - 7pm - 9pm$4 per person or $10 per family Bats provided Non-marking footwear essential ph Stadium 5479479 or Karen - 5473005 Nelson Morris practice every Thursday at Trafalgar Street Hall from 7.30 pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Contact: Jan King 545 2546. (NOTE: We will be having a break over Christmas/New Year. Last practice on Thursday 15 December. Recommence on Thursday 19 January 2012.) Isel House in Stoke is open to the public from 11am to 4pm daily, Tuesdays to Sundays exclusive. Coming up: watch out for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic! Celebrate Recovery A support group for those people with Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits (addictions) meets at The Centre, 23A Salisbury Rd on Wed 7pm for 7-30pm. More information ph Bob and Jacquie 5380282 Choose to Lose Trying to lose weight, join us for support, weigh-in, coffee, chat with like-minded people. Gold coin donation. Every Thurs at The Centre, 23A Salisbury Rd, Richmond Contact De Ross 547 4717
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