A group of keen people who enjoy playing 500 and enjoying the company of others. It was formed approx 10 years ago. No partner is necessary.

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Traditional English Dance - Morris Dancing

Every solstice, outside the pubs of Palmerston North, strangely clad people can be seen leaping into the air, waving handkerchiefs and sticks, with bells jingling from their shins. This traditional ritual to welcome the return of the sun and spring is called Morris dancing, and it goes back at least to the 15th century in England. 

The origins of Morris dancing have been lost in history, but prevalent opinion is that Morris is based pre-Christian fertility or luck-bringing ceremonies. Over time, these 'pagan' dances were assimilated by the church (first the Catholic, then the Protestant) and by the 1500s, Morris was being performed for Easter, May Day and other local festivals.

Morris is still danced all year round to ensure a good crop, to provide entertainment, or to commemorate important events. Today, Morris is still performed in England and New Zealand on days such as Plough Monday, Easter, and the start of spring. Some of the dances have not changed in over a hundred years and because of this long history, Morris dancing is considered a living tradition.

We would love you to try Morris dancing. We practise at Palmerston North Fire Station on Thursday evenings.

Alternatively, if you would like us to dance at an event that you are organising please contact our Squire, Rob Freeman, or Lis Todd.


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The club has been running for 38 years. We share information from other clubs and classes at the local quilt shops. We have show and tell where quilters can display their quilts and talk about them. We have guest speakers both local and within NZ. We have an extensive library. We make quilts for the community. We have a yearly Tote and Gloat show in May and Celebration of Quilts alternate years open to the public. We have monthly meetings and also run retreats and bus trips to other club shows. We have a love of fabric and enjoy crafting with each other.

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The Manawatu Philatelic Society was formed in 1922, and since then has catered for stamp collectors from the junior and novice (of all ages) to the serious philatelist. The Society offers a range of services for its members including:

• Helpful advice for beginners and experienced collectors of all ages;
• Entertaining evening meetings with Guest Speakers and Member Talks; 
• Buy, sell and exchange facilities; 
• A comprehensive reference library;
• A lively newsletter; but most importantly; 
• Friendship and sharing of knowledge among people with a like interest in stamp collecting.


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The Palmerston North Bridge Club was established in 1946 as a membership club for those who enjoy duplicate bridge. Duplicate bridge is a partnership game that requires prior knowledge of the game (i.e. you have to have learnt how to play, probably in formal classes). We run 5 playing sessions a week – targeting different levels of the game of bridge - and also provide a 12 week class for those wishing to learn to play the game.  The Club is affiliated to New Zealand Bridge and takes part in an annual programme of national tournaments and events.

The Club has rooms on Cuba Street consisting of a large hall and a smaller hall with full kitchen facilities. It is available for hire to suitable groups for suitable purposes!
Enquiries phone Maxine 027 448 0561


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Established in the Manawatū in 2000. While U3A stands for "University of the Third Age", we are not a university in the modern sense: no qualifications, no exams. We are a community of older people who seek a greater understanding of life. Taps the reservoir of knowledge, skills and experience of older people through self-help learning. Provides opportunities for reading, research, discussions and field trips. The atmosphere for learning is informal and friendly. There are no compulsory activities or examinations. Costs are minimal.

We meet in small learning groups (usually less than 15 people). We currently have over 40 interest groups. Each group has a coordinator who organises and oversees the group. Groups meet in members’ homes, in libraries, art galleries, other spaces. Several groups have also been meeting online (eg Zoom, email). You may join as many groups as you like (there are waiting lists for some groups). Sometimes we go on visits, for example to art galleries, museums.

In addition to the groups we usually run two seminar series each year with themes of general interest.

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Menzshed Manawatu was formed in 2011. It exists primarily for retired men to share their experiences and skills while working on a variety of projects – at this stage mainly woodworking. While men are welcome to work on projects for themselves, a lot of the satisfaction comes from being part of community projects – often  providing something  to assist another community group to carry out their work.

At the heart of the Menzshed philosophy is men’s health and welfare, and the Shed gives them a “happy place”. Although access to tools may be a drawcard, companionship is what keeps members attending. The Shed reminds men that they are not alone, and that although their days of paid employment may be over, there can still be reasons to get out of bed in the morning, and have fun and fellowship at the same time.


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Established in 1952, the PNFAC is affiliated with the Floral Art Society of New Zealand, the aims of which are:

• To encourage, stimulate and promote participation in the art of floral design and to appreciate its cultural value.
• To develop and facilitate education, to provide suitable publications and to present exhibitions.
• To cultivate the art of designing with plant material as a recreational and social activity and to inspire environmental awareness and conservation of indigenous flora.
• To liaise and co-operate with allied organisations.


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We are a group of non-professional keyboard and organ players (mostly retired) ranging from experienced to beginner players and some non-players that come along to just enjoy the music. We meet every Monday at 1.00pm at the. Manchester Unity Hall, 26 Walding Street, and finish at approximately 3.30pm. Visitors are welcome and are only asked to pay the $2 door charge that covers the hall hire and afternoon tea expenses. The club owns an organ, piano and an electronic keyboard as well some members bring along their own keyboards and piano accordions. We hope that after visiting us a few times and getting to know the friendly and easy-going members of our club you too would become a member. 

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The Manawatu Overtones is a Women’s Chorus who sing a cappella, four-part harmony in the barbershop style.  Our chorus was first formed in 2004 and currently has approximately 35 members.  We are an auditioned chorus and members, although not required to read music, must be able to sing holding their part (whether it be Lead, Baritone, Tenor or Bass) while other parts may be singing around them.

Leads sing the melody, Baritones provide the fill-in notes and round out the harmony, Tenors have a light, sweet, pure tone to their voice and sing the highest part while basses have the lowest voices and  provide the foundation for the harmony.

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The Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists was established in 1972. We promote the study of family history and genealogy. We meet monthly and all are welcome at our meetings. At our meetings we often have talks by experienced genealogists and our many research resources are available (databases and library). We have a monthly newsletter with news, events and articles. 

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Amélie of Palmy is a community project for lovers and yet-to-be lovers of the French hit film Amélie (2001). A series of creative events connecting aspects of the film to Palmerston North, including acknowledging Amélie's birthday on 1 June. Bienvenue! 

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Our guild was established in 1969, by a group of Palmerston North women to promote the co-operation and interchange of ideas among those who were interested or engaged in embroidery. Our members are involved at whatever level they choose. We meet regularly to listen to speakers, attend workshops, learn new skills or build on existing ones, and participate in local, regional and national projects.

We hope to show you that even though we are called a "Guild" there is nothing stuffy or exclusive about us! We welcome beginners and those who already stitch or are interested in textiles and textile art.  Join the skilled needles of the Manawatū Embroiderers' Guild to pick up a few tips, join in on creative projects, or just for a chat.

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The Manawatū County Club, based in Palmerston North, was established in November 1928. It welcomes women of all ages, professions, ethnicity and educational backgrounds to participate in a diverse program of informative, stimulating and social activities, both at the Club Rooms and at selected offsite venues.

Within the Club are many interest Groups. These include Gardening, Antiques and Collectibles, Music, Arts and Travel, Bridge, Bolivia, Mah Jong and Oral History. They each develop their own annual program of activities. All members are encouraged to belong to those groups which interest them. There is also a program of key annual events and two luncheons, with interesting speakers, are held at the Club each month. 

The Club offers a warm and welcoming environment in comfortable surroundings for individual members and groups to meet, find friendship and support, share interests and participate in a range of social activities.  


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Alliance Française Palmerston North is a well-known French language and cultural centre located on the first floor of the Square Edge Creative Centre. It is one of the oldest cultural organisations, established in Palmerston North under the name of ‘Cercle Français’ in 1949. 

Alliance Française is a NZ registered charity which actively promotes interest in French language and culture. Our mission is to encourage the study of French language; to raise awareness of French and French-speaking cultures in all their dimensions; to foster cultural, intellectual, artistic and friendly exchanges between  French-speaking world and local communities; and to promote cultural diversity by highlighting all cultures.

Alliance Française offers and supports continued learning both in and out of the classroom by offering French courses for all ages and levels, cultural events, a French community library and official language diplomas.

Alliance Française supports refugees and migrants from different backgrounds and cultures, in particular French-speaking, by providing literacy and numeracy classes, as well as English classes. We facilitate social interaction and mutual exchanges with the local community.

Alliance Française also supports teachers in schools by offering competitions, workshops, professional development, and exams.

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Established in 2016, Palmy Rocks is all about creating art and spreading happiness by painting rocks to hide around Palmerston North or wherever you may travel to. The goal is to encourage creativity, exploring and community. Join us and have some fun!

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We are a local Scout Group that would love to show your child the benefits that Scouting will bring to their world. Our excellent hall is centrally located behind Palmerston North Girls High School and we enjoy the wonderful Ongley park on our doorstep.

For more information about SCOUTS NZ visit our website.

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Ages 3-14 athletics.  Runs Term 4 and Term 1. See our Facebook page for more info.

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Aziza Bellydance is a Palmerston North based dance group focused on performing and exploring fusion/modern oriental and traditional Middle-Eastern dance styles.

Established in 2007, it is committed to creating a fun-filled and empowering dance environment that will connect you with people from all walks of life.

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The Kung Fu School opened in 1996 and since then has grown into a nationwide organisation providing professional martial arts education to children, teenagers and adults throughout New Zealand.

We believe our success is due to our focus on quality teaching in all our locations and the fun, family environment we create for our students.

The Kung Fu School offers a comprehensive approach that gives you practical tools for self defense yet enough breadth that it can take a lifetime to master.

Come along and try your first class for free to see if our school is right for you and your family.

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Established in 2011, Hokowhitu Village Centre (HVC) is nestled in the heart of Hokowhitu Village at 356 Albert Street. We are a voluntary organisation of people working together to foster friendship and to strengthen our community.  You can come along and chat with one of our Volunteers who work in pairs for two-hour shifts.

We have an excellent library of good quality donated books, jigsaws, DVDs and children’s books available for anyone to borrow. Excess stock is sold to supplement funds for running the Centre ($2 per book or 3 for $5). Check out our book trolley daily, or visit on the 3rd Sunday of the month during the market.

The Manawatū Standard is provided daily. Justice of the Peace services are available each Thursday 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. We have a monthly afternoon tea on the 3rd Tuesday, and a Knit and natter group on 2nd and 4th Thursday. Our activities have been restricted during covid but we are gradually getting started again from October 2022 onwards. Contact us for more details, or follow us on Facebook.

We are accredited by Sport Manawatu to offer Strength and Balance classes.  These are on Thursdays at 9.30 in the St Alban's Church Hall, corner St Alban's Street and Albert Street. New members are welcome. Contact Helen on 027 444 8215, or chair@hokowhituvillagecentre.net.nz

Our venue is available for hire for meetings and activities.  Contact bookings@hokowhituvillagecentre.net.nz

We are responsible for Hokowhitu Hidden Books, hiding children's books in playgrounds and parks for them to discover.  They can keep the book, or re-hide it for someone else to find. In this way we encourage the enjoyment of reading, while also getting books into homes. Follow Hokowhitu Hidden books on Facebook.


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Square Edge Community Arts supports a vibrant community of artists and creative folk, arts and community organisations. 

We run a monthly exhibition programme, offer community workshops, hold markets and events, and host forums and performances. Our tenants and users include artists, a picture framer, photographers, a signage designer, sound healer, plastic free grocer, café, yoga, art, voice, drama, and language teachers, a garment centre, and much more. We offer studio spaces for artists, and bookable rooms for a diverse range of user groups. There are many opportunities to join in with a wide range of activities here.

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Manawatū Amateur Radio Society (MARS), call sign ZL2KO, was established to promote the hobby of private individuals to communicate by radio. We are Branch 20 of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART).

We have our own clubrooms, we meet every month, and produce a regular newsletter. If you would like to learn a new skill and have some fun, please come along to a meeting as a visitor – gents, ladies or youngsters of any age are welcome – and see what we do. We run training courses to help you gain your licence, and every year have a sales day for buying and selling second-hand equipment.

An important part of our activities is supporting Search and Rescue through AREC (Amateur Radio Emergency Communications – see www.zl2ko.org.nz/arec/).
 
Amateur Radio, also known as “ham radio”, is about experimenting and communicating, using not only radio, but a range of technologies including satellites, the Internet and even beams of light! In New Zealand, hams are licensed by Radio Spectrum Management (RSM). Once licensed, an amateur can operate two-way radio equipment from home, from vehicles and from anywhere in New Zealand and, in many cases, when overseas too. The possibilities are endless, from sending TV pictures and operating through amateur radio satellites, to just having a quiet chat with friends at a distance.

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We play the card game bridge! Our Club has about 75
members, and we meet twice weekly to play bridge. Our players range in age and bridge experience, from very new players to very experienced players. 

Our Club started in 1992, and we are affiliated to the national body, NZ Bridge. We are currently based at the Palmerston North Bridge  Club. Our Club is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors.

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Belly dance classes for Every Body!
Hipnotize has been sharing belly dance with the community for over 20 years. Our classes are welcoming, energetic, and most of all fun!
Hipnotize classes start with the fundamentals for all Belly Dance stylisations, adding layering, musicality, improvisation, choreographies and performance techniques.
No dance experience is required for the Fundamental classes and though primarily aimed at beginners, are open for all levels. 
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Belly dancer we have a class for you. 

Message, email or click the website link for more information & to register for classes.

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We are a club that flies model aeroplanes. Both big and small, and this includes helicopters and quadcopters (drones to some).

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Established as an incorporated society in 1977, the club encourages and promotes the sport of freshwater fishing.  

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The MRCCC is operated at our track located at 21 Raukawa Road. The club runs 9 months outdoors then moves indoors for winter racing. Racing every 3 weeks throughout the year. 

The club is a member of the NZRCA, the national body for RC racing in NZ. 

We race electric off-road cars and are focused on family and youth development, as well as catering for everyone that comes along.

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We are a passionate group of individuals who dedicate their spare time to preserving and celebrating the sport of armoured medieval combat. Unlike reenactment groups, we specialise in full-contact, fighting, with the goals of competing with other groups, both regionally and internationally.

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Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! Our book club picks a different theme each month and reads around that topic. It's fun to see everyone's different interpretations of the theme and find some new books for your 'to read' list!

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The Manawatū Art Collection is one of the most valuable and representative collections of contemporary New Zealand art in any region in the country. 

Our members are art lovers. We arrange events and activities for the enjoyment of our members and we share information about art in our community. We continue to acquire suitable works of regional significance to enlarge our collection. 

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Our collection been built up since the 1959 by the Palmerston North Art Gallery Society, renamed as the Manawatū Art Gallery Society and more recently known as Te Manawa Art Society. The collection is housed in the art gallery storerooms at Te Manawa Museum, alongside an art collection owned by the Te Manawa Museum Trust. As custodians of our collection, Te Manawa Museum provides a variety of opportunities for the community to view and appreciate the works in our collection. 

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Established in 2020, The Palmerston North Knights are an alternative sports and recreation group who use our members' love of the Star Wars Universe as a motivator for engaging in the physical activity of lightsaber combat and choreography.

We are a diverse and open group of individuals who value safety, sportsmanship, friendship and celebrating our fandom.

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Palmerston North Film Society is a non-profit, volunteer-run charity dedicated to showing rare films that are not usually commercially available. For over 70 years we have presented a wide range of local and international documentary and classic film masterpieces.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN: As well as offering access to the broadest cross-section of films available anywhere, a Palmerston North Film Society membership remains one of the cheapest entertainment deals in town!

Palmerston North Film Society

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Our purpose is to empower people to achieve excellence, through the world of martial arts.

We aim to do this by making martial arts accessible and available, providing the best martial arts experience possible, inspiring people to achieve great things, by applying the relentless pursuit of excellence and providing a model of continuous improvement to stay up to date, relevant and provide the best service we can to you.

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Toastmasters is a great way to help you to improve your speaking and leadership abilities in a small group .You will be mentored and supported by the other members as you work through the Toastmasters Pathways Program.

Our members join for different reasons but they all want to become more confident and competent when speaking to others. We can help you to do that at the pace that suits you.

We are based at IPU in Palmerston North and we have members from all over the world. Our members include IPU students and local residents.

Toastmasters holds regular competitions, conferences and leadership training to develop your skills and meet other people with common interests.

If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by email so we can answer your questions and send you an invitation to our next meeting.

You are welcome to attend a few meetings before you join to make sure we are the right fit for you.

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Fitzherbert Rebus Club welcomes retired and semi-retired people of all ages and from all walks of life, who are interested in coming together socially for friendship, fun, talks, guest speakers and leisure activities.

Founded in August 1997, the Club has about 60 members and is affiliated to Rebus NZ Inc.

We meet together monthly, with other regular activities and outings scheduled, which members participate in according to their interests.

Our meeting format usually involves announcements, a cameo speaker, morning tea and a guest speaker.

Current Interest Group Activities include: Coffee & Chat, Dining Out, Brunch, Ladies Group, Men's Group, Pétanque, Movies, Outings


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