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REGISTER
Cambridge Dog Obedience Classes
 
 
  When:
Every Tuesday during school terms
  Where:
McKinnon Park
cnr Taylor and Swayne Rd
Cambridge
  Phone:
Janette on 07 827-3726
  Contact:
cdocdogs@gmail.com
 
Morrinsville Country Market
 
 
  When:
  Where:
Morrinsville Township
  Phone:
07 889 5636
  Contact:
Email: mvllemarket@xtra.co.nz
  Food, fresh produce and crafts.

First Saturday of each month.
Lions Trash n Treasure Market
 
 
  When:
  Where:
Victoria St, Cambridge
  Phone:
027 693 7952
  Contact:
Gus Wackrow
  This market is held on the second Sunday of each month in the Victoria Street shopping area from 8.30am to Noon.

A wide variety of items for sale at the many stalls along Victoria Street.
The Market has become a feature event in Cambridge.

For more information on what Cambridge Lions do in our community, look in our Parents section - Cambridge Lions.
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
 
 
  When:
Monday 16th to Saturday 21st January 2012
  Where:
Mighty river domain, Lake Karapiro, 8am to 6pm daily. Entry for spectators is free but parking is $5 per day per car.
  Phone:
07 827 4178 or 027 548 4612
  Contact:
  Enquiries also to admin@wakaama.co.nz
Tamahere Country Market
 
 
  When:
Saturday, 21st January 2012
  Where:
St Stephens Church, Corner Tamahere Drive and Airport Road, Tamahere
  Phone:
07-858-2425
  Contact:
  Superb Atmosphere and everyone is welcome.

Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Market held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

*Seasonal Local Fruit and Vegetables
*Salami,Sausages,Smoked fish
*Gourmet Bread,Cheese,Olives,Preserves
*Cakes and Biscuits
*Devonshire Teas
*Sausage Sizzle
*Jewellery
*Ceramics
*Wooden Toys
*Artwork
*Books
*Craft
*Plants and Garden Art
*Knitwear
*Hand Embroidered Childrens clothing
*Soaps and beauty products
..... and much more

Plenty of parking in Tamahere Drive or Devine Road in the Tamahere Community Centre carpark.
Karapiro Beach volleyball open
 
 
  When:
Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd Januray 2012
  Where:
Karapiro sand courts, Mighty River domain
  Phone:
  Contact:
info@wrct.co.nz
 
Te Awamutu Arawata Market
 
 
  When:
Saturday, 28th January 2012
  Where:
Te Awamutu Township
  Phone:
07 871 5568
  Contact:
  Market for fresh food, produce and crafts.

Fourth Saturday of each month.
SPACE Programmes
 
www.space.org.nz
 
  When:
Check the website for sessions being held
  Where:
Sessions are held over 3-4 terms in a relaxed, baby friendly atmosphere
  Phone:
07 847-1739
  Contact:
space@waikatoplaycentre.org.nz
  SPACE - Supporting Parents Alongside Children's Education

Mainly for first time parents with newborn babies.

Weekly sessions include:
- The opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents
- Discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics
- Play sessions with appropriate equipment that supports infants' learning and development
- An introduction to rhymes, music and books for infants

Qualified facilitators along with other professionals share their collective knowledge and experience with the group. Reading material and ideas for home-made equipment are provided. Parents are invited to make a termly centre donation to help cover costs.
Plunket Walking Group
 
 
  When:
Every Monday (weather permitting)
  Where:
Meet beside the Superloo at Victoria Square (opposite the Town Hall), Cambridge
  Phone:
827-5891
  Contact:
Alison
  Plunket walking Group meets weekly at 10am and walks for about an hour.

Friendly and welcoming group. No need to book, just turn up on the day for some exercise and adult company.
Plunket coffee/playgroups
 
 
  When:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  Where:
Alternating around homes of parents in group
  Phone:
07 827-0422
  Contact:
Heather
  Groups currently running on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Friendly, welcoming groups so if you are a mum or dad at home with little ones and would like to join a Plunket coffee/playgroup for some adult company and conversation while your little one plays, contact Heather at heanderson@hotmail.com for more information.
Camkada Judo Club
 
 
  When:
Mondays and Wednesdays (in school terms)
  Where:
Maclean Street
  Phone:
823-0961
  Contact:
Harry Smith
  Juniors and Intermediates 6.30pm-7.30pm

Adults and Advanced Juniors 7.30pm- 9.00pm
Jaguar Thai Boxing
 
 
  When:
Every Monday and Wednesday
  Where:
Tauwhare Hall
  Phone:
07- 824-0878
  Contact:
Shaun or Sharon
  7.00pm - 8.30pm
Toy Hire and Birthday Party Gear
 
 
  When:
Every Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday
  Where:
Toy Library
Health and Community Centre
22a Taylor Street
  Phone:
  Contact:
  Opening times (all year)
Tuesday 9.30 - 11.00am
Thursday 1.00 - 2.00pm
Saturday 9.30 - 11.00am

Please show your support.
Mainly Music, Leamington
 
www.mainlymusic.org.nz
 
  When:
Tuesdays, during school terms
  Where:
Raleigh Street Christian Centre
24-26 Raleigh Street
Leamington
  Phone:
07 827-5794
  Contact:
  10am - 10.30 am

For all pre-school children

Dancing, motions, sing along, games and the opportunity for mums and dads to chat over tea/coffee afterwards.

$2 donation per family
Baby on Board Cinema sessions
 
www.eventcinemas.co.nz
 
  When:
Wednesdays and Fridays
  Where:
Event Cinemas
Chartwell
Hamilton
  Phone:
  Contact:
  10am

Every Wednesday and Friday

Tailored Baby on Board sessions especially for caregivers and young children.

All adult tickets are just $9.50 and entry is FREE for children under 5 (max of 2 free per paying adult)

Not valid during school holidays
Japanese Mothers' Group
 
 
  When:
Every Wednesday
  Where:
Hamilton East
  Phone:
07 843 8686
  Contact:
Tae
  Meet every Wednesday (9.30am-12noon). For more information, contact Tae.
Mainly Music, Cambridge
 
www.mainlymusic.org.nz
 
  When:
Thursdays, during school terms
  Where:
Anglican Church Hall
Cnr Victoria and Hamilton Rd
  Phone:
07 827-6751
  Contact:
  10am - 10.30 am

For all pre-school children

Dancing, motions, sing along, games and the opportunity for mums and dads to chat over tea/coffee afterwards.

$2 donation per family
Plunket PEPE Course - Your Active Toddler / Curious Preschooler
 
 
  When:
Thursday 3 Nov - Thursday 24 Nov 2011 (4 weeks)
  Where:
St Johns Building,
16 Fort Street
Cambridge
(Enter Conference room through side door, to the left of the ambulance bay)
  Phone:
07 8233350
  Contact:
Janine Rowe
  YAT / YCP Course
For Parents/Caregivers of children between one and three years old

Time: 10.00am - 12noon

Cost: Free, - although donations are greatly appreciated, to go towards costs incurred by Plunket to provide these courses.

(If you do decide to give a donation, there is a red donation box on the wall in the Plunket clinic waiting room. If you require a tax donation receipt for donations of $5 or more, just pop your donation in one of the donation envelopes and write down your name and address. A receipt will be posted out to you).

Course Topics:
- Toilet Training
- Nutrition
- Safety Issues
- Effective Discipline Techniques
- Parenting Styles
- Movement session with Sport Waikato

For more info contact:
Email:Janine_marshall2002@yahoo.co.uk
Free Cambridge Playschool
 
www.porse.co.nz
 
  When:
Wednesdays (in school terms)
  Where:
Fencourt Hall
Fencourt road (next to Goodwood School)

  Phone:
07-8279574
  Contact:
Porse
  Bring your under fives along and experience the Porse programme.

Every Wednesday 9.30am - 12noon during school terms.

To find out about this free Playschool and also information about the Nature Playschool for kids, phone Porse.

All Welcome!
SPROK-ETS Little Cinema for Pre-schoolers
 
www.eventcinemas.co.nz
 
  When:
Every Saturday and Sunday
  Where:
Event Cinemas
Chartwell
Hamilton
  Phone:
  Contact:
  10.30 am every Saturday and Sunday

All tickets only $6.50

Award winning children's programs every month
Pirongia Country Market
 
 
  When:
  Where:
Pirongia township
  Phone:
07 871 9536
  Contact:
  Set amidst the lush background of Pirongia, this market is filled with an interesting array of culinary delights, arts and crafts and local wares.

Last Sunday of each month

Time: 8.30am - 1.00pm
Tennis
 
 
  When:
Every Sunday
  Where:
Cambridge Racquets Club,
Thornton Street
  Phone:
  Contact:
  5.00pm
All Welcome.
Non-members $5.00