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2411 days ago

Franklin Chess Club Pukekohe

Ron from Papakura

Franklin Chess Club

Hi we meet on the first Thursday of each month except January upstairs in the Pukekohe Library 12 Massey Avenue, hours are 7pm to 8.30pm,our next Club Night is on the 6th June ( in the Leslie Comrie room ) and our next Club Night after that is on the 4th July we shift to the close by Stevenson room.

The following are some of what makes our Club what it is.

We are the only Chess Club between North Waikato and Papatoetoe.
We have one of the lowest annual Chess Club membership fees in NZ of only $15 individual or $30 for a Family
Opportunity to meet like minded people in a Friendly Welcome atmosphere
We have a new Club Rating System
I have started a new Rated Club Championship,Reserve Club Championship and Junior Club Championship (taking part optional)
We are an associated Club to the New Zealand Chess Federation
Interclub matches being/have been arranged versus Thames and Hamilton Chess Clubs with others to follow
Organised Events such as Chess simultaneous exhibitions against FIDE titled players etc

If you go to the following link and ask to be a member you will instantly get updated Club and general Chess information
Facebook Group www.facebook.com...

Regards
Ron Lanning

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12 hours ago

Kids Pottery workshops with artist Madison Cowper

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Swap the usual routine for something a little more colourful. Join us at Franklin Arts Centre for a fun morning of creativity. Come, meet new friends and make and paint your very own pottery!
Suitable for ages 4 and up. No experience needed, just bring yourself and your imagination. Wear something you don't mind getting dirty. We’ll provide all the materials, easy guidance, and an open-hearted, supportive teaching environment to encourage you to make whatever you like! Participants will be shown how to make a mug, a bowl, a planter or a pet, but they are more than welcome to bring their own ideas.
🖌 What’s Included:

🌸 Clay and professional guidance
🎨 A wide range of tools, paints and brushes
🎶 A fun, supportive atmosphere with music and good vibes
You can take your unfired piece home, or leave it with us to be professionally fired and glazed for an additional $20. The additional fee can be paid with cash in person. The finished piece can be collected from FAC 2 months after the event.

Session 1 Monday 12th January
Session 2 Tuesday 13th January
10am -12pm
Wētā room, Franklin Arts Centre

To book:
Monday 12th Jan Session: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Tuesday 13th January Session: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
554 votes
10 hours ago

Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop

Janet Wallington from Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop

And that's a wrap for 2025!!!
A huge thank you to all of our customers, volunteers and team who have supported us since we opened in February this year. We appreciate each and every one of you and wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
We will reopen on Wednesday 7th January, 9:30am.

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