Listed below are notices and events going on in your community. They are listed in order of notification and will be periodically deleted when no longer relevant. If you would like to add a notice to this page please [contact] me.

Book Launch - A Gannet Named Grace

I'm a children's author based in Wellington, and alongside Gannet Beach Adventures, I'm launching my new book 'A Gannet Named Grace' at Clifton Beach on December 10th at 1:30pm. There will be a reading of the book, a Q&A session with myself and illustrator Lynne Parsons. Also a sausage sizzle and face painting sponsored by Haumoana school.
When   :  December 10th 2011, 1.30pm
Where :  Clifton Beach

Cape Sanctuary
Cape Sanctuary is the largest privately owned and funded wildlife restoration project of its kind in New Zealand.
For more information visit their page.
Phone Tamsin on 06 8750308 or 027 2273543 or email

Wanted to rent:
Hi we are a reliable 3 person family relocating home to Haumoana from Gisborne,and are looking for a home to rent.
If anybody has anything avaliable around that time please contact me. References avaliable.

Haumoana Miniature Rifle Club
The Haumoana Small Bore Rifle Club is reopening for 2011 on May 5th. 
This Club is open to adults and to children over 10 years old and is situated in Memorial Park. 
The cost is as follows:
Adult: $4.00 per first shoot $2.00 per second shoot
Children: $3.00 per first shoot $2.00 per second shoot
Club is open from 7.30 each Thursday night. Safe environment with adult supervision.
For more information contact Trevor Birch :: Ph: 8750 194 :: email or Jim Lord :: Ph: 8750 272 :: email

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes
Fridays 4.30pm at the Pavillion, Memorial Park, Haumoana.
Phone Damian 8750 832 for more details.

Hawkes Bay Farmyard Zoo Riding School
2 Hour sessions for $30. Includes riding and horse management. Professional instruction - purpose built arena. All levels catered for - your horse or ours. Small classes, holiday programmes, kindy classes, horse treks.
Contact: Hawkes Bay Farmyard Zoo, 32 East Road, Haumoana, Hastings. Ph 06 8750 244 [ website ]

Box-Fit Classes
Monday evenings 6pm at Haumoana Hall. A great full body workout that's also heaps of fun.
Phone Adam 021 190 3838 or [email]

Haumoana Junior Football Club
If you would like to get involved with the club or be part of the committee please get in contact.
Ph: Em O'Rorke 875 1183

Haumoana Pilates
Tuesdays 7pm
St Francis Hall, Beach Road, Haumoana.
Ph: Margaret Bruce 844 5417 or 021 234 6543 or [email] [website]

Yoga Classes
Monday 6pm - 7.30pm - all levels
A yoga class covering the fundamentals of yoga in a more up-beat fashion. Attention to alignment and detail in the postures keeps the mind focused and the body alert. Te Awanga Community Hall, Wellwood Tce, Te Awanga.
Wednesday 9.30am - 10.30am Intro/beginners.
Learn the basics of yoga as a good foundation for a great yoga practice. The class is open to people of all levels of fitness. Introductory yoga is a good place to start if you are recovering from injury or illness or looking to strengthen the body. Te Awanga Community Hall, Wellwood Tce, Te Awanga.
For more information contact Lucinda Sherratt :: 06 8750 740 or [email] or view [here]

Klein Beginnen - Dutch Playgroup
If there are any families who want to join the playgroup, which aims to keep the Dutch language and culture alive, they meet every Saturday at the Haumoana Playcentre fom 2pm till 5pm. For more information, call Wendy van Hooijdonk on 8750 125 or [email]

Haumoana Playcentre
Holden Avenue, Haumoana.
Wednesday and Friday Mornings 9.15am - 12.15pm
For more information please call Jess 8750 444 or 027 426 7900

Blackbridge Ukulele Group (BUG)
A ukulele group has been formed with an idea of regular get togethers for locals to practice playing together. All skill levels welcome. Meet on a Thursday every 2nd and 4th week of each month.
For more information contact [Andy Heyward] or view [here]

Yoga at Haumoana
General drop-in classes suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. Beneficial for stress release and deep relaxation.
Thursdays 6pm -7.30pm. St Francis Church Hall, Beach Road, Haumoana.
Fee: $12 or koha.
Enquiries Girvan 870 8466 or 021 207 1396
PG Dip. Yoga Studies India. Dip. Satyananda Yoga Teaching Australia

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