Events & Activities
What's On At TheNewDowse
D.I.Y Creative Activity >> Frame Your Family!
Available Daily
Here's your chance to create a special one-of-a-kind magnetic photo frame for your favourite family snap shot.
Purchase the frame from the Info Desk, decorate it to your heart's content, insert your favourite photo and pop it on the fridge!
Price: $5
Philip Trusttum
Sara Hughes
Cafe Scientifique
Earthquakes : The next big one... could Taita be the new beachfront?!
Wednesday 27 August, 6-7.30pm, Cafe Reka, FREE
Cafe Scientifique is a regular programme providing an opportunity for you to learn and ask questions of our local scientists. This month you’ll hear from Russ Van Dissen from GNS Science (who studies the Wellington fault and its earthquakes), about exactly what we need to ‘be prepared’ for. Could the Hutt Valley be submerged under the sea, and Taita become the new beachfront? - when will the next big shake occur?
Proudly supported by GNS Science, the Royal Society of New Zealand Wellington Branch, TheNewDowse, Cafe Reka and Hutt City Council.
Stitch N Bitch
Wednesday 3 September, 6pm
Glean tips with some of the most avant-garde knitters in town at this informal monthly meeting. This gathering is an opportunity to exchange ideas, patterns and meet fellow craft enthusiasts. Meet at Café Reka. One complimentary coffee for every craftster – just mention the code word “BITCH” to the barista on arrival.
Our Stories Employers Evening
Tuesday 16 September, 5:30 - 7pm
At this evening you will hear positive stories from employers
who are providing opportunities for people with disabilities in
the workforce. Local government and support agencies will
be present to advise employers what assistance is available
to support people with disabilities.
www.ourstories.co.nz.
FREE
Glenn Busch and his daughter
in the playground.
Our Stories - Community Development Meeting
Tuesday 23 September, 5:30 - 7pm
This evening is about creating opportunities for all
people to be involved in local community/sports
groups. You will hear how your group can support
people with disabilities to be included in recreation
,leisure and sport.
www.ourstories.co.nz
FREE
Stitch N Bitch
Wednesday 1 October, 6pm onwards
Learn top tips from the knitteratti at this informal monthly meeting. This gathering is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, patterns and meet fellow craft enthusiasts. Meet at Cafe Reka. One complimentary coffee for every craftster - just mention the code word "BITCH' to the barista on arrival.
FREE
Craft 2.0
Saturday 11 October, 11am - 3pm
This spring indie craft fair will feature all variety of new seasons clothing, jewellery, nic-nacs and hand-made goodies, as well as the usual bounty of toys, treats, t-shirts, prints and fashion wear. The first 50 kids and first 50 adults through the door at 11am win bags full of fun. Plus anyone can enter our prize draw to win over $200 of crafty creations courtesy of felt.co.nz.
For more info visit www.craft2.org or email craft@craft2.org
Guided Tours
TheNewDowse offers a range of tailored tours for community groups, corporate clients and training institutions.
Photo: Andrew Gorrie, The Dominion Post