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Programmes and Events
Use the menu links on the left for more information on upcoming programmes and eventsLively Parks runs from Monday 18 January until Sunday 14 March, 2010. Lively Parks is a joint Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council initiative providing mostly free activities in more than 10 local parks across the Hutt Valley including:
Both Council's value your wellbeing, so we deliver programmes like Lively Parks to encourage you to be active and healthy, learn new skills and develop new interests using the valley's parks, outdoor areas and sporting facilities.
ALL LIVELY PARKS SESSIONS ARE FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Upper Hutt Programmes - Short Programme
See full details below
| Mondays from 18 Jan | Kid's Dance Bowls for all Pilates for all |
-Maidstone Park, Park St, from 10.30am. -Whakatiki Bowling Club, McLeod St, from 3pm -Pinehaven Reserve, Pinehaven Rd, from 5.30pm. |
| Tuesdays from 19 Jan | Gymsports for Kids Petanque for all Pilates for all |
-Maidstone Park, Park St, 4.30-6pm -Pentanque Piste, Maidstone Park, Park St, from 6.30pm -Maidstone Park, Park St, from 6.30pm |
| Wednesdays from 20 Jan Wednesdays 3-24 Feb |
Croquet for all Yoga -Self Defence |
-McLeod Park, McLeod St, from 10.30am -Harcourt Park Soundshell, Norbert St, from 6pm. -Timberlea Community House, from 6pm. |
| Thursdays from 21 Jan | Family Circuits Push Play in the Park |
-Maidstone Park, Park St, 6.30-7.30pm - Check programme for which park each week, moves between Pinehaven, Timberlea and Maidston |
| Fridays from 22 Jan | Qi Gong for all | -Harcourt Park Soundshell, Norbert St, from 6.30pm |
| Sundays from 24 Jan | BMX racing for all | -McLeod Park, McLeod St, from 1.30pm. |
PUSH PLAY IN THE PARK Join us during the day for fun and games for the children in a community park near you! Led by the Xtream Activation team. Bring a picnic, bring sunscreen, bring your kids.
Pinehaven Reserve, Pinehaven Road, Upper Hutt:
- Thursdays - 21 January; 11 February; 4 March at 4-5.30pm.
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
- Thursdays - 28 January; 18 February; 11 March at 4-5.30pm.
- Monday 1 February 6.30-7.30pm
Timberlea Park, Norana Road, Upper Hutt
- Thursdays - 4 February and 25 February at 4-5.30pm
- Monday 1 February at 4-5.30pm.
PILATES
Increase your core strength, flexibility and postural awareness by learning the essentials of Pilates by using controlled exercises and breathing patterns.
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
- Every Tuesday from 19 Jan to 9 March from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Pinehaven Reserve, Pinehaven Road, Upper Hutt:
- Every Monday from 1 Feb to 8 March from 5.30-6.30pm
GYMSPORTS FOR CHILDREN
Gymsports is great for kids to experience fundamental movement skills that are the building blocks for being fit and strong. Bring the kids along for a fun session brought to you by Rimutaka Gymsports.
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
Tuesdays 19 January, to 19 March from 4.30- 6.00pm
YOGA
Relax and enjoy the surroundings while working on flexibility, core and improving muscular imbalances. Yoga is for all levels, learn the basic positions and movements in a friendly atmosphere.
Harcourt Park (sound shell), Norbert St, Upper Hutt
Every Wednesday from 20 Jan to 10 March - 6pm to 7pm
PETANQUE
Enjoy the evening sun while meeting new people in this social activity. Learn the fundamental skills of Petanque in a friendly non competitive environment. All equipment will be provided and the members of the Upper Hutt Petanque club will be on hand to encourage you to join them!
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt (Petanque Piste behind the pavillion),
- Tuesdays 19 Jan to 9 March - 6.30pm onwards
QI GONG FOR CLEAR AND HEALTHY MIND
Maximise the capabilities of the body and mind through movments and energy training. Learn how to sense and cultivate energy to achieve a feeling of serenity. These introductory classes will leave you feeling calm, in-control and invigorated.
Harcourt Park (sound shell), Norbert St, Upper Hutt
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Every Friday from 22 Jan to 12 March - 6pm to 7pm
FAMILY CIRCUITS
Challenge your kids to these fun circuit classes run by Lifestyle Health and Fitness club. Workout with your family and bring an evening picnic for afterwards.
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
- Every Thursday from 21 Jan to 11 March - 6.30pm to 7.30pm
KIDS DANCE (for children 3-8 years)
Bring your children along to these fabulous dance sessions run by Anita from Anita's Dance Academy. Have a go at different dance genres and have heaps of fun!
Maidstone Park, Park St, Upper Hutt
- Mondays 18 Jan to 8 March - 10.30am.
LAWN BOWLS
Whakatiki Bowling Club, McLeod St, Upper Hutt
- Mondays 18 Jan to 8 March - 3.00pm
GOLD COIN DONATION PLEASE
CROQUET
The Upper Hutt Croquet Club invite you to have a go. Learn about the tactics of this age old sport and how it's kept a modern edge.
McLeod Park, McLeod St, Upper Hutt
- Wednesdays 20 Jan to 10 March - 10.30am
SELF DEFENCE
Learn the basic skills of avoidance and defence in this friendly class run by Upper Hutt Self Defence.
Timberlea Community House, Norana Road, Upper Hutt
- Wednesday 3 to 24 February - 6pm
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Phone 526 8660 or 027 618 0082
GOLD COIN DONATION
BMX RACING
You don't have to be a member to go down and find out about the Hutt Valley Thunderbolts. They have club days every fine Sunday duirng summer. Take the family and get involved!
McLeod Park, McLeod St, Upper Hutt
- Sunday 24 Jan - 14 March - 1.30pm
$2 per person
Further Information of all activities in the Hutt Valley summerscene.co.nz
Upper Hutt
www.activation.org.nz or phone 527 2169 (during normal business hours)
Lower Hutt
www.leisureactive.co.nz or phone 560 0307 (during normal business hours)
What to Bring
Bring the following along to each activity:- Comfortable clothing
- A towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Suitable footwear
- Any other equipment listed for your activity
Find Out More
To find out more on how to keep healthy and active visit the following sites:- www.leisureactive.co.nz
- www.activation.org.nz
- www.sportwellington.org.nz
- www.gw.govt.nz
- www.sparc.govt.nz/pushplay
- www.activesmart.co.nz
Important Legal Notices
- In choosing to undertake a "Lively Parks" activity you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk.
- If you have any medical concerns regarding your ability to participate in an activity (e.g. level of fitness, ability or skill) we recommend you seek appropriate medical advice and inform the instructor prior to commencement.
- Both Hutt City Council and Upper Hutt City Council accept no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage to personal property.
- Information contained in this programme is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change.
