Learn Scottish Country Dancing
Ever watched country dancing
and thought that looks fun
(and good exercise!)….
Waipu Scottish Country Dancing Club
Beginners Day 24 March
Doors open 9.30
Classes 10-12 amd 12.30-2.30
Easy Socal 3-5pm
$15 includes lunch and afternoon tea
You will be taught by an international teacher who loves to share her love of dancing. A great chance to learn the basics or revise some basic steps so that when your feet start tapping next time – you can join in the fun.
Draft Tartan Week Programme now out….
The counter on the home page of this website is counting down to Tartan Week – 4 months and 13 days and counting.
Draft Programme for Tartan Week is out Read it here
The programme is not finalised, so feel free to add more suggestions- start planning your tartan outfits – off to the op shops NOW
- Join in the parade in your tartan outfit on 30 June and you could win a $50 prize – 3 prizes for the most ‘Correct’, most outlandish, most creative
- Have you sorted out a tartan outfit for your pet?
PLAN YOUR OUTFITS NOW
FOR YOU
THE KIDS
THE PETS …
Mary celebrates her 106th birthday
Saw this fabulous article in the Northern Advocate – read whole article here
Her parents were Charles Stevens, son of Captain William Stevens from Southland and Ngai Tahu woman Irihapeti Taki, and Arabella McKenzie, daughter of Captain Duncan McKenzie and Jessie McKenzie who were among the Scottish settlers who came to Waipu via Nova Scotia.
Edward VII was on the throne and Richard Sneddon was Prime Minister when Mary Stevens was born at Maungatapere in 1906.
On February Mary – who could be the oldest person in Northland – turned 106. Read more
Waipu Boutique Sunday Market – new owners
The new owners of the Waipu Boutique Sunday Market are local business women and stallholders, Ginny Hall-Cowley, from Tree Valley Farm Produce and Pav Stacey, from Kandiah Alpacas and Farm Stay, and their respective husbands Brian and Mark. They are taking over from Bill and Jo May who are off on an extended holiday, but will return later in the year once again as stall holders. Read more
Playing with Horses….
Northland Natural Horsemanship Games
On Easter Sunday April 8th 2012 at Barge Showgrounds, Whangarei the Northland Natural Horsemanship Games (NHG) will run for its second year.
Following last year’s amazing success where over a 1,000 spectators watched 35 contestants play and ride naturally with their horses, contestants, stall holders and spectators asked for it to become an annual event.
This years organisors are all from Waipu – and they are all passionate about Natural horsemanship – relating to your horse by using the horse’s own language. The human uses almost exclusively body language and modifies their natural predator responses. The horse then enters into more of a partnership with their human which opens the possibility for more fun and extends what a horse and human can do.
At the NHG there are 16 different games for contestants and their horses to play at their chosen skill level. All the events give everyone a chance to win ribbons if they complete the game in time and with their relationship with their horse intact.
During the day there are students showcasing what they can do with their horses and inspirational demos from some professionals. There will be food stalls, raffles and horse focused stalls. Several new sponsors have joined last years in donating some fantastic and valuable prizes. It is $25 for participants for the day and free for spectators.
The highlights of the day will be two demonstrations by Russell Higgins, a 4* Parelli Professional, and his two horses. You will see Russell play with Oscar and Maverick both on the ground and ridden, sometimes at liberty, sometimes with saddle and bridle. It is an inspiration to see the love and relationship the horses have with him.
View the NHG website for more details. You can download the Games Booklet and enrolment form and start practising for the fun and challenges the day will bring. You can phone Pat and Claire on (09) 432-0018 for more information.
WaiPurple – 23-26 March
WaiPurple? Waipu town is going purple to show their support for difficulties experienced by those with Epilepsy in Northland and New Zealand 23-26 March with a great range of events
Young Farmers Regional Final in Waipu
The National Bank Young Farmer Contest is New Zealand’s Ultimate Rural Challenge inspiring excellence, showcasing innovation and growing human capabilities.
The Northern Regional Final starts at 8am 31 March 2012 Read more
Pedal Power – a Fun Bike Event in Waipu
9am Sunday 15 April People are invited to ride bikes, unicycles and trikes, skate, scoot, drive mobility scooters, push pushchairs or just plain walk up and back along South Rd. to show their support for the proposed Waipu to Waipu Cove cycle and walking trail. Read more
Ruakaka Beach Clean up
11am 4 March 2012 from the beach access point at the end of Ruakanohi Street
Organised by DOC – an invitation to all to come and help clean the beach of litter and weeds.
Free Sausage Sizzle for participants – and someone will win a family trip to the Poor Knights with Dive Tutukaka!
Put the date in your diary Now!
Mangawhai Food – Wine – Walking
The Mangawhai Walking Weekend 31 March – 3 April 2012
Mangawhai Wine and Food Festival 31 March 3pm-7pm at the Olive Grove
Featuring James Ray
Mangawhai will once again be pumping with the best of walking and wine and food – just the combination of events which will tempt almost everyone. Hundreds of people join in on these popular events, and you are often offered an opportunity to experience private walks only accessible during this time. Check out the websites for more information.
