Wanganui Summer School of the Arts
January 9-15

Wanganui welcomes tutors and students attending the 2005 Summer School of the Arts.

There will be a week of intensive workshops taught by leading national and international artists. The workshops are for people who want to "have a go" and learn new creative skills, as well as for those who want to consolidate and extend their existing skills.

Workshops include painting, life drawing, printmaking, book arts, photography, installation, fibre, clay, glass, bone carving, sculpture, jewellery, writing and food. Most workshops run for seven days, with a few running for four or six days.
It's not all hard work though - there will be plenty of social activities during the week.

For full details of workshops and other Summer School events, visit www.summerschool.ucol.ac.nz

The work pictured is by Auckland's Liz Sharek who will be tutoring the glass kilncasting workshop.

Community Contracts

Community organisations are advised that applications for Council funding (Community Contracts) for the 2005/2006 financial year (1 July-30 June) are now being called.

'Community Contracts' is the Council's funding scheme to community organisations, within the Wanganui District, which offer a service with positive benefits and outcomes to the community, in line with Council activities.

They must be applied for on a specific application form which is available, along with Explanation Notes and an Information Pamphlet, at the District Council Office, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Information Seminar

A seminar will be held to assist organisations that wish to apply for a Community Contract. The seminar will explain the general outline of the scheme, provide details of the guidelines and criteria to be applied, and answer queries concerning the scheme. Application forms will be available at the seminar.
Seminar: Wednesday, 26 January 2005 at 7.00pm
Venue: Committee Room 2, District Council Offices,
101 Guyton Street, Wanganui
Further information is available from:
Keith Smith
Community Liaison Officer
Telephone 3490001, extension 8062
Fax 3490523
Email Keith Smith
Applications close at 4.00pm Monday, 14 February 2005

Wanganui Opera Week
Wanganui Opera Week continues, with the following public performances by Opera School students:
Sunday, January 9 - Chapel Service
Service at Collegiate School Chapel, 11.30am. Garden party at Collegiate School with Opera School students and tutors after the service. Cost: No admission charge for the service; $10 for the garden party.
Monday, January 10 - Lunchtime Recital
Opera School students singing light, popular opera and a delicious lunch at the Sarjeant Gallery, 12.15pm-1.45pm. Cost: $15.
Tuesday, January 11 - Masterclass
With Madame Virginia Zeani at Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, 7.30pm. Cost: $5.
Thursday, January 13 - Grand Finale Concert
The Grand Finale Concert of the Wanganui Opera Week with a production performed by the students of the New Zealand Opera School at the Royal Wanganui Opera House, 7.30pm. Cost: $25; senior citizens and children up to 12 years $18.
You can book for these events at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.

Printmaking exhibition
An exhibition of works by Wanganui printmakers opens on January 14 at Gallery Dalgleish, 68B Guyton Street. The exhibition continues until February 16.

Greyhound racing
On January 13 there will be greyhound racing at the Hatrick Raceway, Spriggens Park. There are 10 races on the programme which begins at 12 noon.

Department of Conservation Summer Nature Programme
The Department of Conservation have a great line up of nature walks, talks and excursions to enjoy through to January 13. All bookings to be made at DoC office, corner Ingestre and St Hill Street.

Upcoming Council meetings
We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings.

Unless otherwise noted all meetings are held at 4.00pm in Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Agendas are available at the Customer Services Counter, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui and the Wanganui District Library two working days prior to the meeting.