• Thistle Hall, 2016.
    Thistle Hall, 2016.
  • Anti Bypass poster, 2004.
    Anti Bypass poster, 2004.
  • Freedom Shop, Cuba Street, 2000.
    Freedom Shop, Cuba Street, 2000.
  • Thistle Hall, 2000. Phillip Lionel Barton. Alexander Turnball Library.
    Thistle Hall, 2000. Phillip Lionel Barton. Alexander Turnball Library.
  • 'No More Roads Please', Upper Cuba Street, 1996.
    'No More Roads Please', Upper Cuba Street, 1996.
  • Thistle Hall in a derelict state, 1986.
    Thistle Hall in a derelict state, 1986.
  • Graffiti on Thistle Hall, 1986.
    Graffiti on Thistle Hall, 1986.
  • Arthur Street looking East, 1986.
    Arthur Street looking East, 1986.
  • 'Rockers against Racism' gig 1981, newspaper clipping form the front page of the Dominion.
    'Rockers against Racism' gig 1981, newspaper clipping form the front page of the Dominion.
  • Punk gig
    Punk gig
  • Children play outside Star Stores, below Thistle Hall, 1940s.
    Children play outside Star Stores, below Thistle Hall, 1940s.

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Nintendo Community Wellington

Time
2pm to 4pm Saturday (approximately on a 6 weekly basis, refer to our twitter or Facebook pages for the dates of our Meetups)
Cost
$3 Adults, Kids free
For Who
Nintendo gaming fans of All ages - bring your Nintendo Switch or 2DS/3DS.
Where
Meeting Room, Arthur Street entrance.
Contact

Peter Miller:  millergram@xtra.co.nz

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Fabulous Fitness Dance ‘Peeled Banana’ classes

Time
Tuesdays, 5.00pm
Cost
$20 per class but book and pay for Term. This Term is 10 weeks.
For Who
for everyone 16 years and over. All are welcome, beginners, experts and those in-between. Anyone who loves to dance for pleasure, fun and fitness. Easy to master steps and dances with old and new music.
Where
Upstairs. Arthur St. Entrance
Contact

Lynne Breed, lynnebreed@outlook.com, 0274 416 079

Good Yarns

Time
6.00pm - 8.00pm, every 2nd Friday
Cost
Gold coin donation
For Who
Anyone who has an interest in knitting, no matter how confident.
Where
Meeting Room - access via Arthur St
Contact

Maddie: 027-725-8885

https://www.meetup.com/Good-Yarns/ 

Senior English class - mclass

Time
Senior 1: Mon & Wed - 9.45am - 12.30pm, Senior 2: Tues & Thurs - 9.45am - 12.30pm
Cost
Free for NZ resident, permanent resident and NZ citizen whose english is the second language
For Who
Seniors (age over 60+ years old)
Where
Meeting Room - access via Arthur St
Contact

Multicultural Learning & Support Services: 

Tel: (04) 384 3693

Email: office@mclass.org.nz

www.mclass.org.nz

alpha omega playback theatre company

Time
Fridays, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Cost
$10 a session
For Who
Open to people with disabilities both intellectual and physical. We invite able bodied friends with an open heart to join and play.
Where
Upstairs, Arthur St entrance
Contact

Claire Hewitt

Claire | 027-3420-628

claire@creativespark.nz

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Social Dancing Group

Time
Mondays, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Cost
Gold coin donation
For Who
All seniors welcome
Where
Upstairs, Arthur St entrance
Contact

Chinese Senior Community

Jenny 022-0324-660 or Judy 021-1357-629

Website

Fall Prevention Class

Time
Thursdays, 11.00am - 12.30pm
Cost
Gold coin donation
For Who
All seniors welcome
Where
Upstairs, Arthur St entrance
Contact

Chinese Senior Community

Jenny | 022-0324-660 or Judy | 021-1357-629

Website

Variety of Activity Related Classes

Time
Wednesdays & Fridays - 11.00am - 12.30pm
Cost
$2/hr, Members free
For Who
Senior Citizens
Where
Upstairs, Arthur St entrance
Contact

Activities include Tai Chi, Chorus Music, Waist Drum Dance and easy Dance / Ballroom Dancing

Wellington Senior Citizens Health and Happiness Association 

Phone:021-1667-827

wschha@gmail.com

               

voice session: free improvisation or vocal toning, depending on who turns up

Time
9.00pm - 10.00pm, Tuesdays
Cost
Koha
For Who
All
Where
Upstairs, Arthurs Street entrance
Contact

Chris Prosser

capviolin@hotmail.com

Chris | 021-076-5572   

Core Connexion on the Open Floor Dance

Time
Tuesday 7:00pm - 8.30pm
Cost
$20/$15 $10 students, please enquire
For Who
Every body over 16 who loves to dance or is too shy to dance. Anyone who likes the freedom to follow their own movements and explore their creative expression in a supportive and safe space.
Where
Upstairs, Arthurs Street entrance
Contact

Ingrid Kölle

dance@coreconnexion.co.nz

021 265 9027

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DANSS

Time
Sundays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost
Koha
For Who
GLTBI community and friends
Where
Upstairs, Arthur Street entrance.
Contact

HETA - danssnz@outlook.com

Website: http://www.danss.org.nz/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/d1anss/

 

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA

Time
Thursdays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Cost
$10 per class
For Who
Beginners always welcome - wear flat soled shoes, a t-shirt and full length pants.
Where
Upstairs, Arthur Street entrance.
Contact

Stephen | 021 877 752

stephen@vital.org.nz

TACTICAL SURVIVAL (KRAV MAGA SELF DEFENCE BEGINNERS CLASS)

Time
Wednesdays 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Cost
$220 per term of 10 weeks (or $25 for casual visits). Student discount $150 per term of 10 weeks (or $20 for casual visits).
For Who
Beginners welcome - wear rubber soled shoes and loose clothing.
Where
Upstairs, Arthur Street entrance.
Contact

Instructor Will | 0210-246-6048
www.tacticalsurvival.co.nz/  
contact@tacticalsurvival.co.nz

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Kungfu Wu Style Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Free Sparring, Tai Chi Push Hands Etc

Time
Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.30pm
Cost
$20 per week
For Who
All levels - beginners welcome. Wear rubber soled shoes and loose clothing.
Where
Upstairs, Arthur Street entrance
Contact

Stephen Yan. 04 4711818 | 0211875654
chinza@vodafone.co.nz

NEVER STOP DANCING CLASSES

Time
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30 - 10.30am
Cost
First class is free. Then $15 casual; $125 for a 10-trip; $195 for a 20-trip; or $130 for a 1-month pass. Student/Gold/Com Service Card rates available on request.
For Who
Anyone over 16 years of age who loves to move to music and might also want to improve their fitness while having a whole lot of fun! Dance fitness classes, with music you love, moves you can master, and fantastic variety.
Where
Upstairs, Arthur Street entrance.
Contact

Virginia Keast

www.neverstopdancing.co.nz

virginia@neverstopdancing.co.nz

027 640 3595

https://www.facebook.com/NeverStopDancingWgtn/

Bachucada drummers in the upstairs hall