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14 Tuesday <strong>January</strong> <strong>30</strong> <strong>2018</strong><br />
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WESTERN NEWS<br />
Belly dancing fun<br />
for men & women<br />
The new term of Beginners belly dance<br />
classes at Kashmir Belly Dance in South<br />
Brighton starts in February. The class will<br />
be on Monday evenings from February 12<br />
at 6.<strong>30</strong>pm, while a mixed class (men and<br />
women) will be on Thursday evenings from<br />
February 15 at 7.<strong>30</strong>pm.<br />
Anyone enrolling and pre-paying by<br />
February 10 will receive a $20 discount.<br />
Enrolments are through the website, www.<br />
bellyraqs.co.nz.<br />
The eight, 75-minute classes comprise an<br />
hour of dance movement and 15 minutes of<br />
background information on belly dancing,<br />
with videos and music.<br />
With one husband and wife already signed<br />
up, instructor Kashmir is encouraging more<br />
men to join the mixed class.<br />
“Belly dancing is not just for women,” she<br />
says. “It is fun and enjoyable for everyone.”<br />
Belly dancing can also be a step on the way<br />
to a new fitness regime, and participants get<br />
to know how their body works through the<br />
various movements, Kashmir says.<br />
Kashmir Belly Dance is located at 8<br />
Drake Street, South Brighton.<br />
Traditional<br />
social dancing<br />
of Scotland<br />
For hundreds of years Scottish Country<br />
Dancing was enjoyed at every level of<br />
society, from royal ballrooms to village halls.<br />
Over the last 100 years it has been developed<br />
to maintain its unique style and music, while<br />
keeping pace with the modern world.<br />
There are Scottish Country Dance clubs<br />
on every continent of the world, which is<br />
testament to the universal appeal of the<br />
dancing. Here in the Christchurch area there<br />
are nine clubs providing the opportunity to<br />
enjoy this pastime Monday to Thursday, plus<br />
a children’s class on Saturday mornings and<br />
combined dances most Saturday evenings.<br />
The health benefits of Scottish Country<br />
Dancing are documented. The physical<br />
movements exercise the body. The patterns<br />
of the dances are great for keeping the brain<br />
on its toes. The music, which lifts the spirits,<br />
and the social interaction complete the<br />
package.<br />
Come and give it a go.<br />
Play<br />
rawhiti Golf club<br />
We Have...<br />
• 18 Hole Course<br />
• Friendly People<br />
• Membership<br />
Available<br />
• Tournaments<br />
• Ladies Days<br />
• Club Days<br />
course run<br />
by rawhiti club<br />
• Midweek 9 Hole<br />
Membership<br />
• Full Bar &<br />
Catering<br />
• Summer Twilight<br />
Games Friday<br />
From 3.<strong>30</strong>pm<br />
Come along & enjoy a game.<br />
Function facilities. Available for hire.<br />
Phone 388-7408<br />
100 Shaw Ave, New Brighton<br />
www.rawhitigolfclub.co.nz<br />
SCOTTISH SHINDIG!<br />
Kicking off with a piper and haggis at 7.<strong>30</strong>pm<br />
$10 adult / $5 child - includes supper<br />
Scottish Country Dancing ...Give it a burl!<br />
- no experience necessary!<br />
Fun for the whole family with easy dances taught on the go.<br />
No partner required.<br />
Fun. Fitness. Friendship<br />
Belly Dance<br />
with Kashmir<br />
Beginners<br />
Classes<br />
and Beyond<br />
Next 8-week<br />
beginner course:<br />
6:<strong>30</strong>-7:45pm Mondays, 12 Feb<br />
7:<strong>30</strong>-8:45pm Thursdays, 15 Feb<br />
From $90 (Early Bird prepaid)<br />
Men welcome Thursdays<br />
South Brighton<br />
Other classes available<br />
(see website)<br />
www.bellyraqs.co.nz<br />
382 0071 or<br />
027 438 7277<br />
Saturday 10th February - Heaton Intermediate School Hall<br />
Have a go at a local club in Feb/Mar:<br />
Burnside - Thurs 1st Mar 8pm, Isleworth School.<br />
Contact: Annette 358 9856<br />
Caledonian - Mon 26th Feb 7.<strong>30</strong>, Caledonian Hall, Wigram.<br />
Contact: Alice 021 2048148<br />
Christchurch - Wed 28th Feb 7.<strong>30</strong>,St Albans Uniting Church.<br />
Contact: Geraldine 357 0922<br />
Hoon Hay - Wed 21st Feb 7.45, Presbyterian Church.<br />
Contact: Frances 021 257 6207<br />
Scottish Society - Tue 20th Feb 7.<strong>30</strong>, Scottish Society Hall,<br />
Edgeware.<br />
Contact: Margaret 327 0193<br />
Tam O’Shanter - Tue 27th Feb 7.45, Heaton Intermediate.<br />
Contact: Susan 357 1071<br />
Little Thistles (ages 4 - 17) - Sat 24th Feb 9am, Burnside Primary.<br />
Contact: Linda 354 6694<br />
These introductory nights are free!<br />
House of Cards is a day-time bridge club<br />
situated in Merivale. Our philosophy is to<br />
provide a friendly, family-type environment<br />
for bridge players.<br />
Bridge is not only a wonderful, stimulating<br />
game, it is also splendidly social. We have<br />
had much pleasure in seeing many new<br />
friendships flourish over the years.<br />
House of Cards is especially renowned<br />
for its teaching and we have taught literally<br />
thousands of beginners as well as improvers,<br />
in Christchurch and around New Zealand.<br />
We have run several national teachers’<br />
conferences and have been instrumental<br />
in creating a national standard for bridge<br />
teachers.<br />
We have also written a whole series of<br />
bridge books for new and improving players<br />
which are widely used in New Zealand,<br />
Australia and the United Kingdom.<br />
We are a friendly, enthusiastic team who<br />
welcome new players. We have four sessions<br />
dedicated especially for the novice player, so<br />
you needn’t feel nervous!<br />
BRIDGE<br />
LESSONS<br />
4 introductory simple lessons to<br />
the wonderful game of bridge<br />
Classes start:<br />
Tues February 13th at 1.<strong>30</strong>pm &<br />
Thur February 15th at 9.<strong>30</strong>am<br />
We will also introduce you to<br />
SkyBridgeClub. This is an online club<br />
catering for the improving player, where you<br />
can practice online during your course. It’s a<br />
great way to learn.<br />
Come in and see us. We’d love to meet you.<br />
Come and Play<br />
BRIDGE!<br />
FREE<br />
Play FREE online<br />
during your course<br />
Ph: 355 0643 • Email: bridge@houseofcards.co.nz<br />
184 Papanui Road (opposite the Merivale Post Office)
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