Want mental stamina? Play chess!
Chess will change your brain! Play chess. Stimulate strategic thinking. Create mental stamina.
About this event
Meet with and play against a group of keen chess players of varying skill levels. A fun sociable evening had, where you will grow your skills through practice.
Duration: 3 hours (you don't have to stay for the whole 3 hours). Held every Thursday 7pm-10pm.
Venue: The Porirua Club, 1 Lodge Place, Porirua
Open to all skill levels. Casual players welcomed - fun for all. We welcome both beginners and experts to come along.
No prior playing experience is required. We provide chess boards. You are welcome to bring yours along too. We don't have chess clocks.
Use the link provided to book.
- Public transport is nearby.
- Wheelchair accessible venue.
- First two visits to Porirua Club are free. Annual club fee of $25 payable after that.
- Under 18-year-olds are required to be accompanied by their guardian
- Vaccine pass required to enter venue
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Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.
It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
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40.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.8% No, I enjoy it
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