The Globe Trotters Kid’s Club meetings in April will be on 13th and 27th at the Amari Gardens from 3:30 p.m. onwards. For more information call Mari on 225 687.

Chi Kung Club meets every Tuesday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join. Practice Chi Kung with an instructor who studied with Master Wang for many years. Call Rizza 421919, 428626, 370176 or Khun Carlo 01-862 6954.

Scandinavian AA meets in Pattaya every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at 519/56 Soi Skaw Beach, off Pattaya 2nd Road (between Florida and Skaw Beach Hotel). Contact Hans 01-9849-501.

Are you a keen bridge player? The Pattaya Bridge Club meets every Monday at 2 p.m. in the coffee shop of Pattaya Beach Tower in Soi 4. Visitors are always welcome and by the way, it’s Contract Bridge – not Auction!

Is football more your scene? The Pattaya Panthers Rugby club is always on the lookout for people who can play. They train every Tuesday night between 6 and 7 p.m. Ring Kim Fletcher at Shenanigans for more details, 710 641.

Fancy yourself as a warbler? Then the Seaboard Sound is just the ticket for you. This vocal group meets every Tuesday at 11. Ring Colin Throup on 232 908 for more details.

Mata Hari Restaurant will be closed for their annual holidays from April 9 until April 23 and will re-open again Tuesday April 24.

The Paradise Cafe and Grill is holding a “Delicate Dining” promotion until April 18, featuring delicious fillet of sole, fillet of duck, lamb steak & coq au vin, all at very reasonable prices. Open daily from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Breakfast is served as long as the sun shines. For reservations tel./fax (038) 723-177.

Amari Orchid Resort presents an American Food Promotion April 13 at Henry J. Bean’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy a delicious buffet of American specialties from 6 p.m. onwards. Don’t miss out on this great event. It’s the place to be - see you there!

Bakery Shop Mango Munchies! Sweet, succulent, sinful pleasure. The Montien Hotel, Pattaya’s fresh mango cake is a special treat you’ll want to enjoy again and again! Available daily at the bakery outlet! Please call (038) 428155.

Intensive Training on Thai Massage on 21st April. Call B.E.C. for more information, tel.421919, 428626, 370176.

Term 3 at AUA Pattaya commences on Monday, April 23 and concludes on Thursday, May 31. Evening classes are from Monday through Friday at 5:15, 6:35 & 7:55. Numbers are limited so book your placement test now. For details contact Jip at Room 214, Building 2, Banglamung School, tel./fax (038) 223399, email [email protected]

May “Mardi Gras” Madness at Planet Rock. Mardi Gras in May? And in Pattaya? You better believe it! The number one night spot in Pattaya, Planet Rock, located on Pattayaland 2 in South Pattaya celebrates its own unique version of a New Orleans style of Mardi Gras on Wednesday night, May 9, from 11 p.m. onwards, with a carnival of fun and frolic including a parade around town with stilt walkers and lavishly dressed performers all ending-up at Planet Rock for a night of exciting Mardi Gras shows, games and parties.

If you like up-tempo blues, visit the Blues Factory on Walking Street opposite the Marine Bar. Greg Caro and his seven-piece band should not be missed after 9 p.m.

Hot Hot Hot plays nightly (except Mondays) at the Moon River Pub. Come and enjoy amazing entertainment at one of Pattaya’s best pubs.

Pattaya Festival starts this Friday at 5 p.m. with a majestic parade through the streets of Pattaya. Prepare for week of cooling down with celebrations of the Traditional Thai New Year.

Songkran Day at the Amari Orchid Resort, Saturday the 14th from 7 p.m. onwards. Celebrate the water festival and the Thai New Year with traditional dance and a delicious buffet of Thai and international cuisine. Lively musical entertainment will also be provided by the resident band and don’t miss Easter Day, Sunday the 15th, 10 a.m. onwards. Where has the Easter Bunny hidden the eggs? Join the eggciting egg hunt and egg painting competition. All children are welcome to join in with the fun which starts at the children’s playground, including a mini buffet with 2 glasses of Coke. Coffee corner will be available for Mum and Dad.

The Chinese have been practicing Tai Chi as a fitness exercise for over 3000 years because of the wonderful sense of well being it gives them. Tai Chi is beneficial to the whole person, relaxing the mind as well as the body in that digestion, blood circulation and the functioning of the internal organs become more efficient. Dusit Resort Sports Club hosts a regular Tai Chi program for all interested people. Tai Chi has no age, gender, work, status or language barriers. Classes are free for members and 100 baht for non-members. All are welcome to come along. Monday 19:45, Tuesday & Sunday 11 a.m.

Thai Garden Resort has started their LAWA Gymnastics - every Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the indoor swimming pool. Lawa gymnastics is a new kind of gymnastics, combining land and water exercises to keep body, inner organs and mind fit at the same time. Only 100 baht for 1 hour. Please make your reservations with Ms. Elfi at the guest services office, tel. 370614-8.

The Royal Garden Spa and Fitness run 4 assorted aerobic classes per day including low impact, step, new body, body tone, and high/low impact. Call 412 120 ext. fitness for details and times.

The Pool Terrace at the Captains Corner Restaurant can accommodate private parties up to 100 people. Complete set-up with Bar-B-Q grill and bar. Call Ib Ottesen for further information (01) 802 3430.