Community Notices are broadcast - free of charge - on Radio Kidnappers on a random basis near the bottom of the hour: throughout the day and overnight as well.

We welcome your Community Notices! You can get them to us in one of 4 ways:

• Fastest Method: Use our website Form and submit online. Easy!


• Or put it on your letterhead and Fax it to us on 871-0590


• Or Post it to us, again on your letterhead, to P O Box 680, Hastings 4156


• Or Bring your Notice in to us and discuss it with us.

Send us your Notice at least 2 working-days ahead of when you wish it to commence.

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Notices not meeting our conditions, including any sent via ordinary email, are not accepted for broadcast unless prior arrangements have been made.

Notices which have been accepted, remain 'current' for a maximum period of 3 months or until the date of the event (whichever is longer), after which they must be resubmitted if continued broadcasts are required.

In case you want to check on the main points of any of the Notices, we list below the summarised details of those which are currently being broadcast. Just the basic facts (what/where/when etc) are shown, as well as any contact-numbers (where supplied) for further information.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CURRENTLY BEING BROADCAST:

(Note that the actual on-air broadcast may contain fuller/further details)



AGE CONCERN HAVELOCK NORTH - GOODS WANTED

• WHAT: Fundraising by selling publicly-donated unwanted items on TradeMe. Must be in good condition and in working order.


• WHAT: Freezer also wanted for Age Concern's own weekly activities.


• FURTHER INFO & COLLECTION: Jenny, ph 06-877-6488.

AGE CONCERN NAPIER

• WHAT: Wanting volunteer mini-bus drivers to transport members to various events.


• FURTHER INFO: Please contact Erin, ph 06-835-0346.

ARTHRITIS NZ - WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES

• WHEN & WHERE: Napier on Tuesdays at 10am, Hastings on Thursdays at 9:30am.


• FURTHER INFO: Phone the Service Centre (06-871-0980) between 9am-1pm Mon-Fri.

CARETAKERS OF COUNTRY MUSIC

• WHAT: Participate as a musician, sing, learn to linedance, be an onlooker, the choice is yours. All welcome.


• WHEN: 2nd Saturday of each month.


• WHERE: St Martins Hall, Willowpark Road, Hastings.


• COST: $2 adults, $1 Under 15, Under 5 is free. Raffles available.


• FURTHER INFO: Aroha Thompson, ph 06-870-9369 or 027-481-7550.

CARING FOR CARERS HB - CARER-WELLBEING & SELF-HELP COURSE

• WHAT: 4-week course for family carers, with Dr Pete Kershaw and Ana Ward from Help Yourself Heal.


• WHEN: Starts Monday 4th October, 10am-12noon. (Finishes Monday 1st November).


• WHERE: All Saint's Church, 23 Puketapu Road, Taradale.


• COST: $50, enrolment essential, spaces limited.


• FURTHER INFO: Ingrid Bryant, ph 06-877-8193 ext 730, or email info@caringforcarersec.co.nz.

DUTCH PLAYGROUP

• WHAT: Newly started, to keep Dutch language and culture alive for children growing up in HB.


• WHEN: Saturdays, 2pm-5pm.


• WHERE: Haumoana Playcentre.


• FURTHER INFO: Wendy van Hooijdonk, ph 06-875-0125.

FLOWERS IN PRAISE 2010

• WHAT: In praise of God's creation. Cafe open for refreshments. Wheelchair access.


• WHERE: St Peter Chanel Church, Gordon Road, Hastings.


• WHEN: Friday 18th September - 5pm, Opening with bubbly & nibbles.


• WHEN: Saturday 19th September - 9am-4:30pm.


• WHEN: Sunday 20th September - 12noon-5pm, followed by 5pm Civic Service.


• COST: Gold coin donation to local Helicopter Service would be appreciated.

HASTINGS STAMP COLLECTORS CLUB - SEPTEMBER MEETING

• WHAT: Sales tables, auctions, guest speakers, supper.


• WHEN: Wednesday 15th September, 7:30pm-9:30pm.


• WHERE: Wesley Lounge, cnr Hastings & Eastbourne Streets, Hastings.


• FURTHER INFO: Jan Price (06-870-0710) or Keith Richards (06-876-9439).

HASTINGS TOASTMASTERS - SPEECHCRAFT COURSE

• WHAT: Learn to be a confident public speaker. Eight, weekly, two-hour sessions.


• WHEN: Commencing Tuesday 28th September, 7:30pm.


• WHERE: Wesley Lounge, cnr Hastings & Eastbourne Streets, Hastings.


• COST: $160 for the eight sessions, an investment in yourself.


• FURTHER INFO: Phone Margaret (06-873-8444), Brian (06-878-2141), or fax 06-870-8353, or email speakup@xtra.co.nz.

HAVELOCK NORTH LIONS CLUB

• WHAT: Monthly Barbeque - hot chips and food. All proceeds to charities within Hawke's Bay.


• WHEN: 3rd Sunday of every month.


• WHERE: Keirunga Gardens Trains, Pufflett Road, Havelock North.


• ALSO: There all through every long weekend.

"HEALTHY HAPPIER & WISER" LIFESTYLES EXPO

• WHAT: Speakers: 11am - John Baker (solicitor) on Enduring Power Of Attorney, 11:30am - Lorna Cawen from Enliven Services.


• WHAT: Stands - Total Mobility, Options, Summerset, Diabetes, Audiology, Arthritis, BUPA, WINDZ, Legal Issues.


• WHEN: Thursday 7th October, 10am-3pm.


• WHERE: St Columba's Church Hall, Te Mata Road, Havelock North.


• COST: Free entry, free refreshments.

HERETAUNGA INTERMEDIATE - 50TH JUBILEE

• WHEN: Friday 22nd October & Saturday 23rd October.


• WHERE: Heretaunga Intermediate School & various other venues.


• ENROL NOW!: By ringing the school during school hours, ph 06-878-8358.

HERETAUNGA SENIORS - GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE

• WHAT: Donations of goods and produce appreciated.


• WHEN: Saturday 18th September, 8am-11am.


• WHERE: St.Martins Hall, 1120 Willowpark Road North, Hastings.


• FURTHER INFO & DONATIONS: Phone Barbara or Margaret on 06-870-7025, or Jean on 06-872-6137.

HERETAUNGA SENIORS - HAND MOWER WANTED

• WHAT: In good condition preferred, for mowing lawns around Hall.


• FURTHER INFO: Phone Barbara or Margaret on 06-870-7025 (during office-hours Mon-Thu), or John on 06-876-6668 anytime.

INTER-DISABILITY TEN-PIN-BOWLING COMPETITION

• WHAT: Annual event, hosted by HB Multiple Sclerosis Society.


• WHEN: Thursday 23rd September, Registration: 10:30am, Play starts: 11am.


• WHERE: Superstrike, 604 Omahu Road, Hastings.


• COST: $10 per person. Refreshments provided. Prizes & trophies.


• FURTHER INFO & BOOKINGS: Pip Wagstaff, ph 06-843-5002, or email msshb1@paradise.net.nz.

LANDMARKS HISTORY GROUP - SEPTEMBER SPEAKER

• WHAT: Special 50th Anniversary Blossom-Festival talks - Cynthia Bowers (history of the Festival), Helena La Hood (her experience as Blossom Queen), and James Morgan (Blossom Festival street riot).


• WHEN: Tuesday 14th September, 5:30pm-6:30pm.


• WHERE: Hastings Central Library, Warren Street, Hastings.

MOBILE BREAST-SCREENING UNIT - IN FLAXMERE DURING SEPTEMBER

• WHAT: Free mammograms (breast x-rays) for women aged 45-69. No referral required.


• WHEN: Monday 6th September until Tuesday 21st September.


• WHERE: Cook Islands Community Centre, Swansea Road, Flaxmere.


• FURTHER INFO & BOOKINGS: Phone 0800-270-200.

NAPIER BADMINTON CLUB

• WHAT: Kids & Family Badminton - 6pm Thursdays. Seniors & competitive - 7:30pm Thursdays.


• WHERE: Centennial Hall, Latham Street, Napier.


• ALSO: Visitors welcome, coaching & racquets available.


• FURTHER INFO: Phone Paddy on 06-844-9209.

NAPIER FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE

• WHAT: Holiday reading, children's books, fiction/non-fiction, talking books on tape, bargains, gems .....


• WHEN: Saturday 18th September, 10am-4pm.


• WHERE: Napier Central Library, Station Street.

NAPIER SPINNERS

• WHAT: Invitation for ladies who spin (or want to learn). All welcome.


• WHEN: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 9:30am-12noon.


• WHERE: Lounge at Baptist Church, Riverbend Road, Napier.


• FURTHER INFO: Val Willis, ph 06-836-6236.

NZ MOTOR HOME ASSOCIATION - MOTOR HOME SALE

• WHEN: Saturday-Sunday 2nd-3rd October.


• WHERE: Clubrooms, Nancy Street, Takapau.


• FURTHER INFO: Rita, ph 027-203-7870.

PARKVALE BROWNIES - WORLD-RECORD ATTEMPT AT LONGEST BRA-CHAIN

• WHAT: Wanted - any bras, in any condition.


• COLLECTION & FURTHER INFO: Alice, ph 06-879-9132 (leave a message), or text 027-496-3838, or email alice.hughes@clear.net.nz.

RED CROSS NAPIER - SPECIAL SALE OF CHILDREN'S KNITTED GARMENTS, RUGS, BABY BOOTIES

• WHEN: Friday-Saturday 15th-16th October, 9:30am-3pm.


• WHERE: Napier Red Cross Service Centre, Cadbury Street, Onekawa.

REFLEXOLOGY WEEK - 19TH-25TH SEPTEMBER

• WHAT: K-Mart Plaza Tuesday 14th September 12noon-4pm: charts & information, reflexologists on hand to answer questions.


• WHAT: Monday 20th September at 9:30am: Interview on Radio Kidnappers about Reflexology.

ST JOHN'S COLLEGE - GALA

• WHAT: All the usual stalls, bargains, food, fun & family atmosphere.


• WHEN: Saturday 11th September, 10am start.


• WHERE: St John's College, Jervois Street, Hastings.

WOT'S OUT THERE? DISABILTY EXPO

• WHAT: Opportunity for disability organisations to promote themselves and their services. Also includes art exhibition at Real People At Mosaic. All welcome.


• WHEN: Friday 17th September, 10am-3pm.


• WHERE: St Columba's Church, Taradale.