Ladi6 and Kids of 88 at ALTfest

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Ladi6 and Kids of 88 at ALTfest
Two of the country’s big-name acts are
heading to Hawera.
Ladi6 and Kids of 88 will be headlining this
year’s ALTfest on Saturday 15 December.
South Taranaki District Council’s community
services group manager Fiona Greenhill
expects there will be a strong demand for
tickets from across the region and encourages
those interested to mark when tickets go
on sale - Thursday 1 November - into their
calendars now!
“We’re thrilled to be able to secure these
two big-name bands! And although the
weather was not kind to us last year, we are
optimistic for a fine day with a great selection
of music,” says Ms Greenhill. “ALTfest, like
it’s name suggests, offers people an exciting,
fun, alternative event in a safe and secure
environment.”
Gates at the Hawera Show Grounds (Williams
Avenue entrance), open at 1.30pm, and the
entertainment will kick off from 2pm with
local acts before the two headlining acts take
the stage.
This event is R16 and ID will be required.
Please note that there is no BYO this year.
Drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcholic, and
food will be available for purchase at the
event.
Tickets are available from Thursday 1
November for $32.50 (plus booking fee) from
the South Taranaki i-SITE Visitor Centre or
Ticketdirect (www.ticketdirect.co.nz) or
0800 4 TICKET.
This event is brought to you by South Taranaki
District Council, The Edge and supported by
TSB Community Trust.
Monday 29 October
Special Council Meeting Annual Report Adoption, 1pm
Monday 5 November
Ordinary Council, 7.30pm
Monday 12 November
Eltham Community Board, 10.30am,
Eltham Town Hall, Supper Room
Hawera Community Board, 4pm,
Wednesday 14 November
Egmont Plains Community Board,
9.30am, Sandfords Event Centre
Gates open at 1.30pm
HAWERA SHOWGROUNDS
0800 4 TICKET
Williams Ave
Tickets $32.50
+Booking fee
Conditions Apply
i-SITE Hawera
55 High Street
[06] 278 8599
MORE FM Fireworks spectacular
They get bigger and better every year - and this
year is going to be no exception.
South Taranaki, get set for some serious
pyrotechnic explosions when the More FM
Fireworks Spectacular takes place on Saturday 27
October at Hawera’s Egmont A&P Show Grounds.
Local band Kingtide will be performing from
7pm until the fireworks start. Bouncy castles,
face painting, temporary tattoos, glow sticks and
food will be available to purchase or families are
welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the great
night out.
Van Tiel Pyrotechnics, who were responsible
for the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony
fireworks, has designed an explosive display
choreographed to music.
Don’t miss the chance to win a Apple iPad 2 with
More FM and Matt’s Computer Services.
Entry to the Show Grounds for the evening is just
$5 for adults, $2 for children or $10 for a family (2
adults 3 children). Car parking is available at TSB
Hub and entry to the Show Grounds will be from
Burnside Avenue and Williams Avenue. Gates
open at 6.30pm.
Residents are reminded to keep pets and animals safe during the evening.
As with every year around Guy Fawke’s time, animals can easily get spooked.
Creative Communities Scheme - round 1 results
The Creative Communities Scheme, administered by the Council
on behalf of Creative New Zealand, has about $23,450 available
annually through two funding rounds. The first round for
2012-13 closed 31 August and 17 applications were considered
by the Creative Communities Committee on 20 September. A
total of $11,566.10 was distributed to the following successful
applicants: Paepae in the Park received $1,000 for its 2013
festival; Hawera Repertory Society received $1,000 for its Little
Shop of Horrors production; STAGE was granted $250 to hold
a junior art exhibition; the Hawera Performing Arts Society
received $1,000 towards its 90th year competitions; the South
Taranaki Indian Community was allocated $300 to hold Narvratri
Garbas and Dilvali celebrations; the South Taranaki Stitchcraft
Guild received $220 towards its Capturing the Light exhibition;
Waverley Primary School was granted $500 to hold its school
production Hansel and Gretel; the Modern Jivers were allocated
$828 for up-skill training practices and $1,000 to hold an All
Day Partner Dance Workshop; Koromiko Kindergarten received
$133.43 towards creating a community mosaic; the Egmont
Community Arts Council received $1,834.67 to hold a graffiti art
workshop and $2,500 to host a Dame Malvina Major concert;
the Patea Youth Trust was granted $1,000 to hold dancing and
singing training for a community variety show.
PH: 06 278 0555 or 0800 111 323
E: contact@stdc.govt.nz
W: www.southtaranaki.com
Upcoming Meetings
Patea Community Board, 3.30pm,
Hunter Shaw Building
Monday 19 November
Environment and Hearings Committee,
4pm
Wednesday 21 November
Iwi Liaison Committee, 10am
Unless otherwise specified, meetings are held
in the Council Chambers, Albion St, Hawera
Looking to do business
in China?
Two China Business Training Workshops
are being held on 30 and 31 October in the
South Taranaki District Council Chamber,
Hawera.
Topics include: Your business readiness,
market entry strategies and operating in
China.
Cost $50 per person per day.
For further information please contact Jane
Moffitt, Venture Taranaki Business Advisor
Mobile: 0274 544 597 or
email: Jane@venture.org.nz
Eltham Lions Trolley
Derby
On Sunday 21 October, the Eltham Lions Club
is having its annual Trolley Derby on Dalziell
Rd (towards Rodgers Road) from 10am 3pm. You can bring your own trolley and
register it for $5 on the day. To race you must
have a helmet, long pants and a long sleeved
top and covered in shoes.
There are prizes for fastest in age group, best
designed and lots of spot prizes. There will
be BBQ food and drinks for sale. Sorry - no
rope steering allowed. For more information
please ring Glenn Hansen on 0274 118 455