# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 am - **Event Description**: We invite you to join us for our next in-person group meeting in Hokitika on Tuesday, 6th January 2026 at 10 am to 11.30 am. Local artist Kerry Weston is joining us to guide us in making some ‘gelli plate’ art prints. Come along to have a play doing a fun, creative activity (you can take home the art print you create), while chatting with other people who have lived experience of chronic illness. These meetings are a good time to connect with others to share what is happening for you, or to bring a question about living with #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis / #ChronicFatigueSyndrome and #longCOVID We look forward to seeing you there if this is of interest, and you have time and wellbeing on the day. What’s a Gelli plate?? A Gelli plate is a reusable, flexible, gelatin-like printing plate used for mono-printing (making unique, single prints) without a press. Paint and textures are applied to its surface and then plate is pressed onto paper to transfer the image. ____________________________ ✦ Meeting Details: ✦ ✦ On Tuesday 6th January at 10 am to 11.30 am ✦ At West REAP, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika. ✦ Morning tea is provided and is a great time to connect with others. Gluten free and dairy free options always available. ✦ Our topic-based in-person meetings in Hokitika are planned for the first Tuesday of every third month (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct). ✦ Monthly social catchups may also occur at a cafe from time to time. Join the local facebook group to suggest or hear about these https://www.facebook.com/groups/mecfssupportgroupwestcoast or if you are not on Facebook, email us at info@mecfscanterbury.nz. ____________________________ To hear about our future meetings, sign up as a member to receive email updates, or check out the meeting calendar on our website... https://www.mecfscanterbury.nz/how-we-help/group-meetings-and-events ____________________________ **PLEASE NOTE** that MECFS Canterbury does not recommend any treatments. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace qualified medical advice. Please discuss any lifestyle and treatment changes with your doctor first. ____________________________ ✦ About Kerry Weston ✦ Kerry has a background in Fine Arts and teaching. The West Coast has been her home since 2002, where she has enjoyed being part of the local community, facilitating various arts projects such as Hokitika Artclub, Driftwood and Sand, the Lantern Parade, Junk2Funk, and Art4Me. Contact Kerry on https://www.facebook.com/KerryWestoNZArt - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greymouth/hokitika-in-person-meeting-for-those-affected-by-me-cfs-and-long-covid/200029433506212 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art, fine-arts, calendar, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Greymouth - **state**: WC - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: WestREAP - **lat**: -42.7125486 - **long**: 170.9724018 - **full address**: WestREAP, Toastmasters Hokitika, 72 Tudor St, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand, Greymouth ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9fb401420e66b425aec3055ddaa3e863e23a4e1c1aa4c7b990ae9a7c9ead0afc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c2d59-gmir?v=1767257772 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid being held? - **A:** Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid takes place on Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 am at WestREAP, Toastmasters Hokitika, 72 Tudor St, Hokitika 7810, New Zealand, Greymouth. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid? - **A:** Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid is organized by MECFS Canterbury. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hokitika In Person Meeting for those affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greymouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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