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Term 4
Week 6
Week 6
Dates:
December 20th to 23rd
January 25th to 28th
Lots of fun with modern songs and activities with 'cool' inspiring teachers. Perfect for building confidence in creative children who would like to explore music or take their playing to a new level. Ideal for young singers, guitarists, pianists and bassists. Contact us today to book or for more information.
Based in Kilbirnie and suitable for ages 6 to 15. Ideal for singers, guitarists, and keyboardists (sorry no drums). Great for building confidence and making new musical friends.
The One Room Fan Museum
The One Room Fan Museum
Hi, I have a cool home-based museum in Newtown that I run for free/donations. I'm just about to reopen for vaccinated visitors and I wanted to let local schools know about me before end-of-term because it's a fun thing for families to do in the holidays.
The museum is called The One Room Fan Museum, and it's an homage to Lord of the Rings and a celebration of Wellington as the spiritual home of the films. What that means for kids/families is that I have lots of fan-made costumes for dressing up as elves, hobbits, warriors, wizards, princesses, etc etc, along with lots of replica kid-safe weapons such as swords, bows, axes and other fun props.
You certainly don't have to be a Lord of the Rings fan but it does enrich the experience. I opened in September 2017 on a very part-time basis and until Covid (last February) I had lots of visitors, usually young adults, from Europe, Asia and the USA.
Some of the visitors were families, so when Covid came and the borders closed, I decided to make more kids costumes and celebrate my fandom with my fellow NZrs. I now have quite a number of kids' costumes, including some hobbit armour that I've been making this year (I still have one helmet that I still need to finish - but to be honest, I'm making costumes all the time).
Website and Museum Info
My website is theoneroomfanmuseum.nz
This has good info, including the Experience page which has lots of pics.
I'm currently making a page dedicated to families and kids but in the meantime there's a blog page about this already: http://www.theoneroomfanmuseum.nz/new-blog/2021/2/18/lotrenchantskidstoo
And, there's a nifty wee video on Stuff about the Museum that is quite entertaining - though it features adults rather than kids:
Endorsements
Regarding endorsements and references, I don't have any formal ones. But people write in my visitor book all the time and the kids' comments are pretty enthusiastic. You can see comments on the blog page above. And, in another blog there's a quote from a Taiwanese/US family in response to my request to use their pics in my promotions. Cindy said:
Hi Kathy! It is totally ok to use our family photo. We
feel honored! We had such a good time there. It was a highlight of our trip in
New Zealand. So glad we found you there!
Also, if this helps show my bona fides, Sir Richard Taylor likes what I'm doing and has given me some bits and pieces on long-term loan - and he tells me he's planning to visit.
It's a home-based affair and I love visitors. Visits have to be arranged with me (details on website), but that's OK because I'm super flexible and available.
I limit visits to a single group because the Museum is only one room! Visits usually last 1-2 hours and I am always there to supervise - but kids do need to bring parents or caregivers (parents/caregivers usually dress up too, so it's mad fun for everyone).
Kathy Drysdale, Owner/Operator of The One Room Fan Museum
Term 4
Week 5
Week 5
Join the track cycling club at Wellington Velodrome
Weekly practise and coaching sessions for kids have started for the summer at the Wellington Velodrome but it's not too late to get yourself a bike and join the fun!
Kids learn bike handling skills, play games and ride and do some fun racing on the track. It's an easy way to get into one of New Zealand's most successful sports in a fun, safe environment.
No upfront commitment - join three sessions before registering.
Club bikes and other kit to borrow at low cost.
All abilities are welcome, for kids aged 8 and up.
Got any questions? Drop us a line at getgazza1@gmail.com or visit www.pnp.org.nz/junior-track
Term 4
Week 4
Week 4
Hataitai Centre Christmas Raffle - How does an extra $500 sound to spend this Christmas?!
This year the Hataitai Centre is running a fundraising cash raffle for the redevelopment of the building at 157 Hataitai Road..
Just $5 a ticket. The winner will be drawn at Christmas on the Green on Saturday 4 December.
To buy tickets, please deposit money into the following account:
HCRT Fundraising
02-0520-0207099-67
Reference details: Your NAME and MOBILE NUMBER
Then text Glenna on 027 538 9709 with your name and number of tickets and she'll allocate your ticket number(s) once payment has been received.
GOOD LUCK!
Term 4
Week 3
Week 3
Get inspired: How to get into tennis
Love Tennis Open Day, Sunday, 21 November, 10am-4pm.
Kilbirnie Tennis Club, 14 Crawford Road, Kilbirnie.
Free tennis coaching, fun tennis games, giveaways, and more...
Thinking about starting or getting back into tennis? Find out more and try a wide range of activities at the upcoming Kilbirnie Tennis Club's Love Tennis open day. It's FREE, fun, for all ages, and everyone is welcome.
Free coaching for child and adult beginners
Free coaching for active tennis players
Exhibition matches
Challenges against our internationally ranked junior player Kyna Decruy
Fun tennis games
Information desk
Racquets supplied
Giveaways
Prizes
BBQ
Find out more at www.kilbirnietennis.net.nz or contact Peter at peter@kilbirnietennis.net.nz or 027 449 5191.
Kilbirnie Tennis Club
Torpedo7 Friends & Family
Offer begins Wednesday 3rd of November 2021!
The Deal: Save up to 50% off
Valid Dates: 3 November 2021 – 16 November 2021
Please see the PDF flyer, along with a JPG version for social media groups and/or newsletters. Feel free to share this deal with your community, friends, and family :)
How to redeem:
In-store - Show this email or the attached flyer
Online - See the promo code on the flyer to use at the online checkout: FF-B300-7295
T&C's - *Discounts are off RRP. If the product is already on promotion customer will receive the lower offer or promo pricing. Not all products are eligible for a discount.
Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Excludes Bikes and Frames, Electronics, Freight, Gift Cards, and Workshop Services. Valid from 3/11/2021 to 16/11/2021.
Does your child love to JUMP, DANCE, TUMBLE and PERFORM? Does your child love trying new challenging but rewarding skills? Then try out cheerleading at BIGAIR GYM! Cheerleading is a high energy sport that is quickly becoming more popular around the world! It is a unique sport, as it encourages individual development (eg. cartwheels, tumbling) as much as team development (eg. stunting, pyramids). Your child will gain confidence and pride as they learn new complex skills and achieve goals, they will also learn to be an essential part of a team as they gain a passion for this amazing sport of Cheerleading.
BIGAIR OWHIRO BAY is offering a FREE CHEERLEADING class on Friday 3:30 pm–4:30pm for ONLY the remainder of Term 4 for 8yrs + who would love to give this a go! Please be aware, if your child is already enrolled in a Bigair class, they may only attend this complimentary class in addition to their current Bigair Gym class. If you child is interested and is under 8 yrs, then please also inquire to the office about what classes we offer. Please book your interest by emailing: wgtn@bigairgym.co.nz or call the office on 04 383 8779.
Term 4
Week 1
Week 1
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School – Girls Year 9 entry 2022
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School – Girls Year 9 entry 2022
You are warmly invited to Marsden School’s last Open Morning this year: Wednesday 27 October 2021, 8.45am-12pm. Please register at marsden.school.nz/register
Enrolments for entry in 2022 are now due. For questions, to organise a personal tour or day in class for your daughter please contact Enrolment Registrar Leigh McCathie on 476 8707. marsden.school.nz
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Halloween Roller Disco
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Halloween Roller Disco
We are extending a friendly welcome to the students of EBIS to our Halloween roller disco! Please find attached a poster that outline all relevant information. Please note that tickets must be purchased at the facility! If we are still at level 2 at the time of the event, we will be limiting numbers to around 90 people to allow room for staff. Face painting will not go ahead if Wellington remains at level 2 by the time of the event. We will be managing the flow of public entering and exiting if this is the case!
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