One Hour for our River
Sunday, 21 September 2003

This year the Clean Up NZ Week coincides with the International Year of Freshwater.

Members from the Whanganui River Clubs, with support from the River City FM and the Wanganui District Council, are giving an hour this Sunday to clean up the Whanganui River from Aramoho to Castlecliff. The aim of Sunday's effort is clear litter from the river within the urban area. Whanganui River Clubs will use boats to clean the river while the community is being asked to collect litter from the riverbanks.

To register contact River City FM (06) 345 8564 or the Wanganui District Council (06) 349 0001. You can register during Clean Up NZ Week or register with a team leader on the day. When you register you will go into the draw to win spot prizes that will be given away at the free BBQ after the clean up.

10.00am
1. Wanganui Sailing Club (Gilberd Street, Castlecliff).
2. Waimarie (behind Riverboat Museum, Taupo Quay).
3. Rivercity Canoe Club and Multisport Wanganui (Anzac Parade).
4. Landguard Bluff (opposite Army depot on route to South Beach).

Team leaders will be wearing neck tags and will issue bags, gloves and directions at these locations. Those helping out must wear covered footwear and appropriate clothing for conditions. Children must be supervised and adults will be delegated to handle sharp objects.

11.15am
Free bus to Waimarie for BBQ leaving from Wanganui Sailing Club (Gilberd Street) and Rivercity Canoe Club/Multisport Wanganui (Anzac Parade).

11.30am
BBQ at Waimarie Wharf area. Spot prizes will be given away. They include a trip for two on the Waimarie. Between 11.30-12.30 you can visit the Waimarie for a gold coin donation and she will set sail at 1pm.

1.00pm
Buses depart from Waimarie and will drop off volunteers in Wanganui East (Route 2) and Castlecliff (Route 8) along normal routes. You can get maps detailing routes from the Travel Centre in Ridgway Street. Buses will take 45mins to finish routes.

Buses sponsored by Horizons Regional Council.

Thank you to the following organisations for their generous donations and support: Classic Hits River City FM, Countdown Supermarket, McDonalds Family Restaurant, Crystal Valley Mineral Water, Video Ezy and the Waimarie Paddle Steamer.

For more information contact:
Wanganui District Council, Stuart Hylton (06) 349 0001
Classic Hits River City FM (06) 345 8564
Rod Trott, Union Boat Club (027) 208 3201
Teresa Goodin, Co-ordinator (025) 660 9928

Wednesday, September 24
7pm - 9:30pm

Light up Your Night at Virginia Lake
and add something to your 'things I did in the school holidays' list.

Meet 'smokin' Desmond the copper dragon, also Humphrey and his mates Eddie and Eddie.

It's free entertainment.

Reminder:
Picnic in Queens Park

Sunday, September 21, at 12 noon - to celebrate the first anniversary of the dedication of the Handspan sculpture and the International Day of Peace. Please come along with your picnic lunch and join in the celebration.

To September 29: NZ Inline Hockey Association National Championship
Venue: Jubilee Stadium.

September 20: Competition Society Highland and National Dancing
Venue: Pipe Band Hall, Bell Street.

September 20: Wanganui Caledonian Society Dance
Venue: St Andrew's Hall, Bell Street. 7.30pm.

September 20: Eastside Market and Crafts
Venue: Scout Hall, Duncan Street. 9am-2pm.

September 20: Rivercity Markets
Venue: Wanganui Racecourse. 8am - 1pm.

September 20: UFO Press Conference Video
Venue: St John's Centre, Tawa Street. 7pm.

September 22-25: Rawleigh's Shield Primary Girls Hockey Tournament
Venue: Hockey Turf, Gonville Domain.

September 23: Greyhound Racing
Venue: Hatrick Raceway. 2pm.

September 23: Coffee Club @ Whanganui Regional Museum
Venue: Whanganui Regional Museum. 2pm. "Why kereru eat what they do" - a presentation by Astrid Dijkgraaf, Conservancy Advisory Scientist, Department of Conservation.

Throughout September:
A wide range of exhibitions at the Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui Regional Museum and other galleries.

More information about things to do in the Wanganui District is available from the
i-Site Wanganui Information Centre, 101 Guyton Street.

Contact Great Events: 348 7840

Wanganui District Council supports the Wanganui Women's Weekend through its Community Contracts process.

River City Film Festival 2003

September 20 and 21
Everyone welcome to the screenings of short films

Wanganui War Memorial Hall
Concert Chamber
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm

New NZ short films: 11.30am & 2.45pm

Junior shorts from NZ schools: 10.15am & 1.30pm

Te Reo short films: 9.00am & 4.00pm
Thanks to Te Mangai Paho

Tickets at the door:
Half day ticket $12, Students $7
Single session $5, Students $3

Wanganui District Council supports the River City Film Festival through its Community Contracts process.

Unless otherwise noted meetings are held at 2.00pm 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.

The Council welcomes members of the public to attend its meetings.