ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Social Interest Groups</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <div class='itemheading'>Army Association New Zealand, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: An organisation for New Zealand soldiers, retired or serving, all eras, for social activities and maintaining interests in military history and traditions.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: President - Bryan Benton<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-757 9586<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 31 Rossiter Cres, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:2thebentons@gmail.com">2thebentons@gmail.com</a> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Biz@Home</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Biz @ Home is for people who work from home or independently. We meet at Salt Restaurant, Waterfront Hotel from 10am on Thursdays. A social, informal opportunity to meet other people who run a small business.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Sheila Findlay<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 4910 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 3567<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 82c Carrington St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sheilafindlay@clear.net.nz">sheilafindlay@clear.net.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Blind Sport and Recreation, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide recreational activities for visually impaired people.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Martin Nicholls<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 4303<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 311 833<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 18 Kereru Pl, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:paddingtonpuss@xtra.co.nz">paddingtonpuss@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Christian Fellowship for Disabled</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help our people with disabilities to reach their full potential. To educate, equip and share Christianity.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Cathy Dobson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1595<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 826 2942<br /><strong>Address: </strong>1/41 Record Street, Fitzroy, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:dobby@actrix.co.nz">dobby@actrix.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Community Trust, Inglewood</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide help, support, friendship and information to those in need. To provide a venue for other groups to meet. Social education. To refer people to other services and agencies.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Jon Burrows<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7341<br /><strong>Mobile: </strong>027 325 7758<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 41 Rata St, Inglewood 4330<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Devon Ladies Probus Club</div><p><div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>Del Rowley, President <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 0099<br /><strong>Address:</strong> West End Bowling Club, Cutfield Rd, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>c/- 17a Pembroke Street, New Plymouth 4310<br /><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Caravan and Campers Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote recreational camping and caravaning.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Pat Norfolk<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 1130<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-755 1130<br /><strong>Address: </strong>19 Kingsford St, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Lions Club, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> "We Serve", is the Lion Club's international motto. Club members are involved throughout the year assisting other voluntary services with collections to continue their social good work.<a href="mailto:gjwhittle@infogen.net.nz"></a><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Neville Gander<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 0012<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 2999 123 <br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 9 Wiremu Pl, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:gjwhittle@infogen.net.nz">gjwhittle@infogen.net.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont RAOB</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) is a worldwide mens charity organisation made up of different sections (known as banners) that stands for charity, fun, friendship and sharing the burden.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Phil Marsh<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 9050<br /><strong>Address:</strong> RAOB Hall Whitcombe Terrace, Midhurst, Taranaki<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:nz.phil@xnet.co.nz">nz.phil@xnet.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the RAOB website in a new window. " href="http://www.raob.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.raob.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Egmont Sports Car Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To build awareness of sports cars and bring people together for outings, weekend trips, club nights and friendship.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Tatyana Moskvina<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 2201<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 22 Victoria Rd, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tmoskvina@xtra.co.nz">tmoskvina@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Farmers Market Taranaki Trust</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Support local growers and food producers by providing an outlet to sell direct to customers. We also have other important sustainability aims. We are a registered not for profit trust. We believe in "By Taranaki, for Taranaki".<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Richard Sheldrake<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 0036<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8065, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:enquiries@farmersmarkettaranaki.org.nz">enquiries@farmersmarkettaranaki.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Founders Society New Zealand, Taranaki Branch</div><p><strong>Aims: </strong>Historical research.<a href="mailto:melva.orm@clear.net.nz"></a><div><strong>Contact:</strong> Ormond Greensill<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 5138<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 8586<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 169 3207<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 21 Rogan St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:melva.orm@clear.net.nz">melva.orm@clear.net.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Friends of Puke Ariki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To stimulate interest in Puke Ariki as a knowledge centre, collect and conserve items of interest to the people of Taranaki and promote Taranaki history.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> David Clare<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 9220<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 446 8449<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8167, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:dgclare@xtra.co.nz">dgclare@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Friends of Puke Ariki website in a new window. " href="http://www.pukeariki.com/pukeariki/aboutus/friendsofpukeariki.aspx" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pukeariki.com/pukeariki/aboutus/friendsofpukeariki.aspx</a> <br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Friends of Pukekura Park</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Pukekura Park enthusiasts whose main interest is to safeguard the park's special nature. We work closely with the council's park management. Meet socially for talks, guided tours, field trips. Volunteers do hands-on work in the park. Buggy tours are available for those less mobile.<div><p>For copies of their newsletter visit their website. </p> <p><strong>Contact:</strong> Elise Smith<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 5443<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 129 3393<br /><strong>Postal Address:</strong> PO Box 484, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@pukekura.org.nz">info@pukekura.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Friends of Pukekura Park website in a new window. " href="http://www.pukekura.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pukekura.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Friendship Force of New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote international friendships through a programme of home-hosted exchanges.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Dorothy Anderson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 8754 (Dorothy) or 06-753 5766 (Shirley)<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 8754<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 1c Rossiter Cres, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:d.and@clear.net.nz">d.and@clear.net.nz</a> or <a href="mailto:shirley.julian@xtra.co.nz">shirley.julian@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.friendshipforce.org.nz/new-plymouth/">www.friendshipforce.org.nz/new-plymouth/</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Hearing Impaired Social Group</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> A support group for the hearing impaired within the community. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month (February to November).<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Sue Young or Susan Broadhurst<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 2315 (Sue) or 06-758 8514 (Susan)<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 90 Brooklands Rd, New Plymouth 4310</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Inner Wheel Club of New Plymouth North</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote true friendships, encourage the ideals of personal service (charity) and to foster international understanding.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Hazel Probyn<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 6811<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 26 Manu Crescent, New Plymouth, 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:hazel.probyn@xtra.co.nz">hazel.probyn@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Kaimiro Ladies Social Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Coffee mornings.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Christa Green<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> 690 Alfred Road, RD 1, New Plymouth, 4371<br /><strong>Postal Address:</strong> 690 Alfred Road, RD 1 New Plymouth 4371<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 2077</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Lapidary and Mineral Club, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To promote the hobby of the study of minerals, lapidary work, rocks and fossils to the general public .<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Hazel Madgwick<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 0737<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 4 Mt View Pl, New Plymouth 4310<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Lions Club New Plymouth Zone</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> "We Serve", is the Lion Club's international motto. Club members are involved throughout the year assisting other voluntary services with collections to continue their social good work.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jenny Clarke<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8097<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 362 Mangorei Roadl, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jennifer.clarke@xtra.co.nz">jennifer.clarke@xtra.co.nz</a> <br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Motorcaravan Association New Zealand, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To foster and advance the motor caravan movement by providing relevant services and information. Providing fellowship, vehicle safety, road courtesy and protection of the environment.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Harry Davy<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 8131<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 78 East Quay St, Waitara 4320<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:harrypaulinedavy@yahoo.com.au">harrypaulinedavy@yahoo.com.au</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth Toastmasters Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Margaret Rangi<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 027 232 1899<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Bellringer Pavilion, Pukekura Park, Liardet Street, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 920, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:newplymouth@toastmasters.org.nz">newplymouth@toastmasters.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>NZ Vegetarianism Society - NP Branch</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To spread the principles of vegetarianism and its immense advantages. To bring attention to the cruelty of animals and destruction of the environment caused by a non-vegetarian way of life. To assist those who have recently become vegetarians, or who are considering doing so. To promote friendship amongst vegetarians and publish and distribute literature. To stress the necessity for peace and harmony among people and ALL other living creatures.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Kim Jury<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 2554 or 027 325 2296<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 43 Trelawney Crescent, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:jurykim@hotmail.com">jurykim@hotmail.com</a> <br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the website in a new window. " href="http://www.vegetarian.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.vegetarian.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Poetry Discussion Group, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Discuss and read poetry. Group meets second Wednesday of the month, February to December at 1.30pm.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Geoff Clareburt<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-753 3741<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 28 Wesley Ave, New Plymouth 4310<br /> <br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Polish Genealogical Society</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help those with interest in family history and the various changing borders of Poland.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Sandra Singleton<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 3504 <br /><strong>Physical</strong> <strong>Address:</strong> 30 Takiroa St, Urenui 4349<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 88, Urenui, Taranaki 4349<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:rsingle@enchem.co.nz">rsingle@enchem.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Poultry and Pigeon Club, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Promote the racing and showing of pure breed poultry and pigeons.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Peter Zwanikken<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 2062<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 1359 Egmont Rd, RD 6, Inglewood 4386</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Red Hat Society</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The Red Hat Society is a global social organisation for women actively promoting and supporting fun, friendship, freedom, fulfilment and fitness. <br /><br />Red Hat Society is a place where women are royalty every day, a place where women can open their hearts to share, support and care for one another, and a place where fun reigns supreme. <br /><br />Precious Pearls is the only registered chapter of the Red Hat Society in Taranaki. We just love wearing our red hats and purple outfits - they set the mood for the fun we have!<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Queen Preshus Pearlishus Phandangle<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-769 9580<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-769 9580<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> c/- PO Box 3363, New Plymouth 4615<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:preciouspearls@xtra.co.nz">preciouspearls@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Red Hat Society website in a new window. " href="http://www.redhatsociety.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.redhatsociety.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rotary Club of Fitzroy</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Community service.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Ross Smith<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4194<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 558 4194<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 387, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:rossandanne@slingshot.co.nz">rossandanne@slingshot.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rotary Club, New Plymouth North</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Implementing the ideals of Rotary and providing community service.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Brian Bellringer<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 520, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Rotary New Zealand website in a new window. " href="http://www.rotary.org.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.rotary.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Saint Mary's Mothers Union</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Advanced development of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Pamela Ferry<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1060<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Saint Mary's Pro Cathedral, Vivian St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 2/4 Birdwood Ave, New Plymouth 4310<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Sathya Sai Service Organisation Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To help one translate into practice in daily life, divine love and perfection. To fill ones life with joy, harmony, beauty, grace, human excellence and lasting hapiness. To ensure that all human relationships are governed by the principles of Sathya - truth, dharma, right conduct, prema, love, shanti, peace, ahimsa and non-violence. To make devotees of all faiths more sincere and dedicated in the practice of their respective religions.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Prashanth<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 049 0835<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Flat 1, 166 Ngamotu Rd, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:pranava108@hotmail.com">pranava108@hotmail.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Sathya Sai website in a new window. " href="http://www.sathyasai.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.sathyasai.org.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Scottish Women Club, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Getting women together with Scottish connections to talk about old times and new things.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Bethia Old<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 8147<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 24A Sanders Ave, New Plymouth 4310</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Scrabble Club, Waitara</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To play scrabble every Wednesday at 1.00pm and have fun.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Ngaire Kemp<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 4017<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> 3/81 Grey Street, Waitara, 4320<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 3/81 Grey Street, Waitara 4320</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Soroptimist International of New Plymouth @ Mission</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Soroptimist's mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimists seeks to become an active influence in positive change in society, working through awareness, advocacy and action projects.<br /><br />We meet on the second Monday of each month, visitors welcome. For more information please contact our secretary.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Valda McBeth, Secretary<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 3133, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 1851<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-755 1851<br /><strong>Mobile: </strong>027 442 5569<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sinp.mission@yahoo.co.nz">sinp.mission@yahoo.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the website in a new window. " href="http://www.siswp.org/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.siswp.org</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Spiritual Centre, North Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Education, natural healing, self development and spiritual development.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jeni Kearns<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 8203<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 8203<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 630 0319<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 28 Young St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> c/- 52 Liardet St, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:rainbowreflections@xtra.co.nz">rainbowreflections@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Stratford Toastmasters Club</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The mission of our club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Rex Hodgetts<br /><strong>Address: </strong>Stratford Senior Citizens Hall, Regan Street, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>196 Gordon Road, RD 22, Toko, 4392<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Beekeepers Club</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: A group of beekeepers working together and helping new beekeepers to get started.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Adrian King<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-753 4681<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 619 Frankley Rd, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:beeclub@beesrus.co.nz">beeclub@beesrus.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Irish Social Club</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Social club endeavouring to keep the Irish culture alive. We also organise and hold the regional Taranaki contest "The Rose at Tralee". Activities include gaelic football, hurling, irish dancing, races, musicians, parades, cards, social gatherings and St Patricks Day celebrations.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Louise Buhler, President<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-274 8494<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-274 8494<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 330 8510<br /><strong>Address</strong>: 90 Taikatu Rd, RD 28, Manaia 4678<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:p.lm.buhler@xtra.co.nz">p.lm.buhler@xtra.co.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.bebo.com/TaranakiIrishClub">www.bebo.com/TaranakiIrishClub</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Swiss Club</div><p><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Mr Othmar Hebler<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 6878<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 677 8915<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 9 Larlin Height, RD 15, Hawera 4675<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:heblers@gmx.net">heblers@gmx.net</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Thoroughbred Racing</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide top quality race meetings to the public of Taranaki.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Carey Hobbs<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 5759 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 2909<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 486 9657<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Pukekura Raceway, Rogan Street, New Plymouth.<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 453, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taranakiracing@xtra.co.nz">taranakiracing@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Racing website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakiracing.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakiracing.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Vintage Machinery Club</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Meets the first Monday of each month at the IHC Centre in Stratford.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Colin Trowbridge<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-765 7044<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 110 Orlando Street, Stratford 4332<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:c.c.trow@xtra.co.nz">c.c.trow@xtra.co.nz</a> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Welsh Club</div><p><p> <br /> </p><div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Jean Williams, <br /><strong>Address</strong>: PO Box 137, New Plymouth <br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-758-3554 <br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:ojwilliams@xtra.co.nz">ojwilliams@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Tongan Community, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> We are a community of Tongan families who meet to talk, support and teach our children all aspects of our culture, including language, performing and crafts.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Valai Taumoepeau<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 0008<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 177 633<br /><strong>Address: </strong>188b Ngamotu Rd, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:taumoepeau@hotmail.com">taumoepeau@hotmail.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>TSB ASCOT Community House</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> An activity and companionship club for older adults of the community to meet new people, establish new friendships and have some fun.<br /><br />TSB ASCOT Community House also empowers members to remain independent in their own homes and community.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Maxine Hooper<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 6597<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 7650<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 106 Clawton St, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 5016, New Plymouth 4343<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:gmaxine@tainuihome.co.nz">maxine@tainuihome.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>U3A</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Continuing education for semi-retired and retired people. Monthly meetings held on second Thursday of the month at 2pm at the church.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Jan Wilks (Secretary)<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 3574<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Holy Trinity Church Hall, Fitzroy<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 4 Burns St, New Plymouth</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Victoria League in Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Commonwealth friendship, social activities, bridge afternoons and social trips.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Mrs A Street<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 0618<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 14 Hoyle Pl, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:g.barclay@xtra.co.nz">g.barclay@xtra.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>W.A.A.C. / W.R.A.C.</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To unite members of W.A.A.C. and W.R.A.C - past New Zealand female soldiers who served between 1939 and 1945. Quarterly coffee meetings are held at the RSA.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Joan Orchard<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 8032<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 4a Argyle Pl, New Plymouth 4312</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Widows and Widowers Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Widows and Widowers Taranaki aims to assist those who have been widowed to overcome the problems they face in adjusting to this changed situation. We aim to provide immediate and continuing caring support to the bereaved.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Olive Baker (President) on 06-758 4247 or Gina Martin (Secretary) on 06-751 1883<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 18 Sanders Ave, New Plymouth 4310</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Wine Tasting Club, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Meet monthly to taste and promote wines. Own cellar and visiting experts and wineries.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Margaret Willan<br /><strong>Phone: </strong>06-753 0926<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 0925<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 4178, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:npwtc@hotmail.com">npwtc@hotmail.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Club Inc, Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To provide a centre for women interested in social, public, professional, artistic and cultural affairs. Phone Tuesday to Wednesday 11am-4pm.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Fay Vosper<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 4711 or 06-758 6419 (evenings)<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 70 Powderham St, New Plymouth 4310</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Institute (Inc), North Taranaki</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Provide an organisation for the purpose of enabling women to take an effective part in the life of the community and its development. To foster handcrafts, choral, drama and other cultural activities. To broaden women's horizons.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Leah Laurence<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 8128<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 130 Mangaone Rd, RD 8, Inglewood 4388<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Women's Institute website in a new window. " href="http://www.wi.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.wi.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Institute, Norfork</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Home making and citizenship companionship for all women.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Nola Verry<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 8286<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 36 Lower Norfolk Rd, RD 8, Inglewood 4388</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Womens Institutes, North Taranaki Federation</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To encourage and inspire women within a dynamic, caring organisation.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Hazel Dodunski<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 8463<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 10 Manukaka Heights, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.wi.org.nz/" pathattribute="1">www.wi.org.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Women's Institutes, South Taranaki District</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Homemaking, co-operation, citizenship.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Helen Cameron<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-762 8036<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-762 8038<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 243 9096<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 22 Rutland Rd, Waipuku, RD 24, Stratford 4394<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:cameronclan@ihug.co.nz">cameronclan@ihug.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p></div> </body> </html>