Hello, my dear Frankies! 💜

So…we’re back! ♥

After last week’s newsletter, I received so many lovely messages and emails from people saying how much dear frankie is loved, appreciated and looked forward to each week. I honestly had no idea just how much it meant to so many of you.

Putting the newsletter together can be a big job. Finding all the events, sharing local businesses and telling the stories of the wonderful people in our community takes a lot of time, and when my own work gets busy, it can sometimes feel like a lot to keep up with. And I don't often get any feedback!

But hearing from all of you reminded me exactly why I started dear frankie in the first place...to hype up our local businesses, events and be a one-stop shop to help you plan your week!

So, we’re back! The newsletter might be a little shorter than before, but the weekly events list is staying. We want to keep helping you plan your week, discover brilliant local events and make the most of everything happening in our beautiful little corner of the world.

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to message us. You’ve made us feel very loved, and we’re so grateful that you want us to stick around ♥

R. and the Frankie Team xx

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Unscramble the letters above to find the Franklin-related phrase! Answer at the bottom of the newsletter!

​RX Fitness 235 are having a massive thrift shop on site on Sunday 18th October, to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Thursday

🎸 Acoustic Music with Edwin Judd​
5–8pm at The Good Home, 65 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
Settle in for an evening of live acoustic music, no cover charge.

🧶 Raranga Tahi: Weaving Together — Tukutuku Workshop​
6–8pm at The Uplift Centre, 42 Franklin Road, Pukekohe (waitlist available)
A Kia Ora Ake weaving workshop for whānau, with kai and supervised activities for tamariki.

🍻 Thursday Quiz Night​
6.30–8.30pm at Pukekohe Golf Club
Grab your team and test your trivia skills over a fun night at the club. More info here​

🎟️ Housie​
11am–1pm at 78 Nelson Street
Come along for a fun-filled session of Housie with friends and neighbours. Check it out!​

Friday

🎤 Sisters in Country: Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook and Wendy Thornton​
7.30–8.30pm at Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, 4 Victoria Avenue, Waiuku ($25)
Catch three of New Zealand’s country music talents on stage together for one night only.

👻 Scream Nights: Friday the 13th Universe​
Opens 8pm, last entry 9pm, approx. 90 minutes (R13, $59 plus booking fee)
Make your way through the Haunted House, Disturbia and The Woods, with a group photo to prove you survived.

Saturday

🌿 Herbal Walk with Kat’s Natural Solution​
1.30pm at Pukekohe Food Forest ($15)
Learn to identify common herbs and how they’re traditionally used, with a take-home PDF guide. All the details here​

🧘‍♀️ The Stretch Collective Taster Day​
9.45–11.45am at RX Fitness 235, 41 Belgium Street, Waiuku
Try all three TSC classes with all three instructors, plus Recovery Lane and a coffee cart to finish. More info here​

🎰 WPHC Casino Night​
6.30pm at Waiau Pa Community Hall ($50, includes entry and first round of chips)
A night of blackjack, roulette and Crown & Anchor open to the whole community, not just hockey club members. Check it out!​

Sunday

👕 Thrift Shop for Breast Cancer Foundation​
10am–12pm at RX Fitness, 41 Belgium Street, Waiuku
Rummage through heaps of pre-loved clothes and shoes for women, men and kids, with every dollar raised going to the Breast Cancer Foundation, cash or EFTPOS only.

👻 R18 Scream Night: Friday the 13th Universe​
8pm, approx. 90 minutes (R18, $69 plus booking fee)
Spookers’ more extreme adults-only experience through the Haunted House, Disturbia and The Woods.

🎲 Free Dungeons & Dragons Sessions​
12.30–2.30pm at Waiuku Library (All ages)
Roll dice and embark on beginner-friendly quests with Questbook’s professional storytellers, everything provided. All the details here​

🥕 Franklin Country Market​
8am at Pukekohe Park Raceway
Browse homegrown produce, handmade crafts, antiques and market stalls, with food trucks, live music and a car boot sale. More info here​

monday

🛸 Waiuku UFO Crafting Circle​
7–8.30pm at Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space, 5 Hosking Place, Waiuku
Bring along an unfinished craft project and work on it in friendly company.

🍻 Monday Quiz Night​
7pm at Good Home Pukekohe, 65 Edinburgh Street
Gather your team for a fun weekly quiz night, booking recommended.

🍹 Margherita Monday​
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Kick off the week with a $15 margarita, because Mondays deserve a little extra sparkle.

Tuesday

☕ Coffee Cupping​
10am at Your Local Coffee Brew Bar
Learn to taste and appreciate coffee like a pro at this fun cupping session. All the details here​

🎨 Painting Club​
6–8pm at Franklin Arts Centre
Bring along whatever you’re working on for two hours of dedicated painting time and connect with other local artists (term time only).

Wednesday

🎾 Twilight Social Doubles​
7–8.30pm at Pukekohe Tennis Club, Rosa Birch Park, 82–86 West Street ($80 per player, $20 discount for members)
Social doubles tennis for members and non-members, teams of four preferred.

👋 Anti-Social Social Club for Teens​
3.30pm at Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue
A brand-new after-school hangout for teens of all kinds, social, not-so-social, or anywhere in between, everyone’s welcome. More info here​

Word Scramble answer: Welcome Back

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