The Weekend Sun
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Solving the problems of the world
The friendliest gym in town With their gloves and mitts proudly held high, TGA BOX are honoured to celebrate their 10th birthday.
Chris Walker, Brady Lesa, Cameron Hodgson and Amelia Grafas.
TGA BOX Health and Fitness prides itself as the Bay’s friendly health and fitness centre, caterin for all le els of fitness from first timers to fitness fanatics Owner Chris Walker says 10 years ago he was coaching at the Tauranga Boxing club at Wharepai Domain, and the majority of member were males. “Now, 10 years later, we have become a full health and fitness facility ith a ood mi of males and females, says Chris, ith the ma ority antin to et fit, tone u , and lose ei ht We ha e hel ed so many achie e this oal offer rou fitness classes, ersonal trainin and boxing coaching. They also have a great facility with all the cardio and weights equipment needed. “I’d like to thank all members and staff for their involvement ith this reat ym o er the last years, says Chris “If you’re looking for a friendly gym with a great point of difference, come and meet the team and celebrate our th birthday To join the fun at TGA BOX at 43 Waihi Road, contact: 07 578 0788.
Brahm’s blockbuster Requiem
The Tauranga Civic Choir.
Take the composer of some of the world's best melodies, 60-plus voices, two great soloists, a virtuoso organist, a renowned drummer, and what do you get? The Tauranga Civic Choir's presentation of Brahm's German Requiem – one of the truly great choral works of all time. The Requiem is an interesting blend of sombre lyrics and glorious soaring melodies. The lyrics give pause for thought. The music soothes the soul and lifts the spirit. If you have never heard this work, or if it is one of your favourites, this will be a
night to remember. The English version will be sung. Already famous, composer Johannes Brahms hit new hei hts ith this or , first erformed in ei i in n immediate success, it is a ri ed art of choir repertoires worldwide. Musical director Nigel Williams and the Civic Choir are accompanied by Douglas Mews on organ and Yoshi Tsuruta playing timpani. The soloists are soprano Elaine Wogan and baritone Joel Amosa. Together, they interpret Brahm's vision of deep despair and desolation in the face of death with a clear picture of divine consolation. Brahm's genius was his ability to musically face life s difficult issues ithout ever losing sight of hope.
The pressure’s back on for young local students to help put the world right. It’s the Young Innovator Awards – a competition which tasks students to come up with an idea for an innovative product or service. o far do ens of students from across auran a and the Western Bay have signed up for this year’s competition. Bluelab Corporation’s head of innovation Jono Jones says it’s exciting to see more classes coming on board in 2018, with some students preparing for their second or even third YiA entry. or more information o to yia co n