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Summer

AOTEA SURF SCHOOL
Learning to surf is a life changing experience.
Come down to Medlands beach and get started!

It’s the beginning of one of the healthiest and most
exhilarating activities you’ll ever experience.
Our instructors have over 20 years experience and offer
lessons from beginner to advanced levels.

Booking Form &
Contact Details
Aotea Surf School
10 Feb


Barrier Social Club, Tryphena

Starts 8.00pm

Kim Halliday (Rotuman/NZ Scottish), Sarah Beattie (Scottish) and Ora Barlow (TeWhanau-a-Apanui/English) perform music with depth and originality that touches the inner essence of their musicality. With a cornerstone of backbeat Pacific rhythms, vivacious fiddle playing evoking the Scottish highlands and evocative Maori instrumentation and lyrics, Pacific Curls have pioneered a fusion sound that seamlessly blend their indigenous roots
March
Exhibition		   Heritage & Arts Village, Claris
Easter
Saturday
7th April		   MARKET DAY
starts 10am
Fundraiser for Rural Women		 Claris Sports Club
Whangaparapara Rd
Easter
Sunday
8th April

Barrier Blokes Day is a one day fun event where the skills of 12 of our local Blokes will be put to the test in nine skill events around a circus theme with audience participation.  Hosted by TV-personality and comedian Jan Maree.  
Home Brew Competition with prizes for; Best Beer, Best Other Alcoholic Drink, Best Non-Alcoholic Drink.
The event is a fundraiser for Mulberry Grove School

 Mulberry Grove School, Tryphena
Queens
Birthday
Saturday
2nd Jun		   MARKET DAY
starts 10am
Fundraiser for Rural Women		 Claris Sports Club
Whangaparapara Rd
13 Oct

2012 Wharf to Wharf

  
Labour Day
Saturday
20th Oct		 MARKET DAY
starts 10am
Fundraiser for Rural Women		 Claris Sports Club
Whangaparapara Rd
Labour
Weekend
19-22 Oct

Mulberry Grove School Reunion. 
Celebrating 50 years of being on our present site.

 Mulberry Grove School, Tryphena
24 Nov

Garden Tour

  

Tune in to Aotea Radio 94.6FM 9am to 6pm 7 days a week
GOLF EVENTS CALENDAR  Golf Club, Whangaparapara Rd, Claris Ph: 4290 420
Regular Events
MOVIE NIGHTS Monday & Thursday Barrier Social Club, Tryphena.  Ph: 09 4290 421  
Movies start 7pm.  Meals available 6-7pm.    PROGRAMME
Wednesday Cafe Motu, Okiwi.  From March 2012  Ph: 09 4290 002   Movies start 7.30pm.  Light meals available from 6.30pm-7.15pm.     PROGRAMME

Thursday night live music/jam sessions  Currach Irish Pub, Tryphena

Stonewall VILLAGE CRAFT MARKET 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Tryphena

Tryphena INDOOR BOWLS Tryphena Hall at 11am Wednesday. Bring Lunch, All Welcome

Community Networking Hui - bi monthly. Next Mtg:  TBA

Zumba Classes - Tues 6.30pm Tryphena Club, Thurs 5.50pm Claris Club  Cost $5.00  Ph: 4290 039

Quiz Night  CLICK for more details  - Tryphena Club on Sundays - Aotea Netball Team Fundraiser. 

"Island Song" Community Choir - St John's Church, Medlands.  Tuesdays during term time.
7pm-8.30pm summer, 6.30pm-8pm winter.  Everyone Welcome.  Ph: Vicky 4290 129
Public Holidays and School Terms

2012
January 30th Anniversary Day
February 6th Waitangi Day
April 6th - 9th Easter Weekend
April 25th Anzac Day
June 1st - 4th Queens Birthday Weekend
October 19th - 22nd Labour Weekend

School Terms/Holidays
Between Jan 30th Jan & Feb 7th School 1st term begins
April 5th School holidays begin
April 23rd School 2nd term begins
June 29th School holidays begin
July 16th School 3rd term begins
September 28th School holidays begin
October 15th School 4th term begins
Between December 14th & 20th School holidays begin

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