Club Events

All club events are advertised in the club's newsletter. Please refer to the newsletter for full details and wet weather alternatives, or phone Stephanie (04) 234 7779 to confirm the event.


Fortnightly Club Morning Teas

10 am - 12 noon, Plimmerton Pavilion. A relaxed, casual morning tea for all club members. Morning tea provided, with toys for big and small. Gold coin donation appreciated to cover hire of toys. Contact Jacqui, ph (04) 232 5256.


Club Events

Story Time at Porirua Library, Wednesday 18 June, 10.15 am. Great for the kids imagination and they do a craft activity after the story. Join us for lunch at Cafe Kaizen. Contact Jacqui ph (04) 232 5256.


Monthly Committee Meetings


Mums night out


Clothing Night

Thursday 21 August, from 7.30 pm at Stephanie's house, 19 Molyneaux Close, Whitby. This is an informal get together and an opportunity to restock your kids'wardrobes. The idea is to bring outgrown clothes and swap them for clothing in the next size up. Clothes that your kids have outgrown may be given to Stephanie prior to the clothing night. There is always plenty of clothes for club members to use - so don't feel that you have to donate something. Contact Stephanie (04) 234 7779 for more information.


Breastfeeding Info Nights

These information evenings will be held by Lorraine Taylor in conjunction with members from the Wellington Club. Dates will be organised on a needs basis. If you are interested in receiving information about Breastfeeding and/or would like to attend these meetings, contact Lorraine on Ph (04) 233 6513.


Educational Courses

The Post and Ante-Natal Distress Support Group (Wellington) Inc runs regular 8-week support/education courses in Johnsonville to help you cope with looking after newborns, and provide self-confidence. Creche provided.

All most welcome, no matter where you live. $60 or what you can afford.

Phone (04) 471 8164 for more details.


Out and About

Storytime: Porirua Central Library, Preschool story time: Wednesday and Friday, 10.15 am. Story time sessions ideal for children 2 years onwards, followed by craft activities. Also held at other libraries in Porirua City. Check the Porirua City Council website for details.

Kindy Gym: Porirua Recreation Centre. Let your littlies loose on all the gym equipment and tire them out! Check the Preschool Programmes page for full details.

Whitby Toy Library: Open Wednesday 9.15-11.30 am and Saturday mornings 9 am - noon. Located in the Toy Library building next to the Whitby Scout Den, Discovery Drive. Various membership arrangements available. Website: www.wtl.org.nz

Tawa Swimming Pool: Friday morning toddler sessions (toys and face painting), 10 am-12 noon, Davies Street, Tawa. There is a paddling pool there so you can safely take your children for a dip in the water without having to get changed yourself.

Buggy Fitness: Tuesday, 10.15 am, $4.00 per session. Specifically designed low impact aerobics for mums. You can take your children with you in their buggies and these are included in the fitness programme. It's timed to accommodate mums who also have children at preschool. Address is City Fitness Gym, 1 Walton Leigh Avenue, Porirua City.

St Christopher's Anglican Church (Pop in and Play Group), Main Road, Tawa, Wednesdays, 9.30-11.30 am.

Titahi Bay Plunket Playgroup: Gospel Chapel, Mana Avenue, Titahi Bay, Wednesday, 9.30-11.30 am. Cost $1.00 per child.

Anchor Church Plunket Playgroup: 1 Joseph Banks Drive, Whitby. Monday 9.30-11.15 am. $3.00 per family. It's a great time to get out while your children have a play. You can get involved and play with your child, or simply just enjoy your child playing with all the equipment. There is so much for them to do. There's a mothers and babies area where mums with babies can sit on a large mat area and interact with their babies amongst a host of toys especially for babies. There are other areas set up for puzzles, reading, art activities, playdough, large play equipment such as a slide and climbing toy, balls, social play area with a workbench and a kitchenette. There are trucks to play with, puzzles to put together, dolls to mother and push around in prams. The children have a ball!!!

Mums can chat to other mums, or simply sit and watch the children play. You can get actively involved and kick a ball around with the children, or just relax. It is all safe and fenced in so no-one can escape. The hall is full of adults who will help others. And the greatest thing of all is the small cost. The playing stops at 11 am when there is a half hour for singing and music making. There are no obligations, you don't have to book or come a certain number of times. You can arrive and leave as you please. It really is a great opportunity to get out. Go on, give it a try, it really is a great way to get out and meet others too!

Mana Parent Centre Movement and Music: Meet Pember House Ground floor, Porirua City Centre, Monday for Non-Walkers, 10 am, followed by morning tea at 10.30 am. Tuesday 9.30am, beginner walkers, morning tea at 10 am. Confident Walkers at 10.30 am. $2.00 for members, $3.00 for non members. If you have a toddler and a baby please try to make it to a Tuesday class.

Extreme Dance Performance Centre: Classes available in Johnsonville, Porirua and Whitby. Special Discount for Families with Multiples - if you have twins in the same class, the 2nd child is half price, plus an early payment option for a further ten percent off. Phone (04) 237 5662 or email for an information pack.